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OC Council Talks How Best To Sell Ocean City’s Brand

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – Throughout the marathon two-day strategic planning sessions this week, a recurring theme was defining exactly what Ocean City’s brand is and how best to market it.

During the strategic plan work sessions this week, the town’s elected officials along with department heads and other key staff began the arduous task of updating the plan revised just two years ago.

Communications Director Jessica Waters, who moderated the work sessions, asked attendees to supply one word in each of two columns -- a column entitled “future” and a column entitled “challenges.” The responses varied, especially in the “future” col-

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umn, but one consistent word offered in the “challenges” column was funding.

“These words sum up this entire exercise,” said Waters. “Whatever we do today and tomorrow will come back around to these words. The strategic plan is a road map for success and we’re going to develop that road map.

It’s a living document.”

Beyond the various capital improvement projects and other initiatives discussed, the purpose of the strategic plan work sessions was to begin to redefine Ocean City’s brand and how best to sell it. For many, that meant deciding to move forward with various town-sponsored and privately produced special events throughout the offseason. Essentially, the question boiled down to keep promoting Ocean City as a year-round resort, or

going strong in promoting what Ocean City does best in the summer and shoulder months.

Long gone are the days of flashing yellow traffic lights in the winter months and a handful of essential businesses keeping the sparse year-round population afloat. In its place is a year-round calendar stocked with special events practically every weekend, some more palatable for the local community than others.

While those events put heads in hotel beds and backsides in restaurant seats, they come with an increased cost to the town in terms of staffing and resources required to properly and safely service them. In some cases, the costs associated with servicing a year-round community do not match the return on investment.

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“We’re at the point where we have to decide to pull back or plow forward,” said Councilman John Gehrig. “Do we plan offseason events, or do we pull back and say we’re content being a summer resort? That’s where we are right now. If we decide to plow forward, we have to go all in. We have to be all in or all out.”

Gehrig said “going all in” would likely require a clearer definition of the town’s brand, followed by an aggressive plan to sell that brand.

“The selling of Ocean City is our business,” he said. “We need people to go out and sell our brand because we have a lot to sell. This is how we can replace some of the less desirable events. We need to be constantly active in economic development and that is people out there selling Ocean City and all it has to offer.”

Gehrig has been a strong proponent for tapping into the blossoming youth sports market and many of his comments focused on that aspect.

Council Secretary Mary Knight agreed that would be an important element of the town’s brand going forward, but said a broad-brush approach was needed to define the brand and then selling it.

“I agree we have to sell,” she said.

“I think we have to plan what we’re selling. I just think it has to be broader.”

As she is wont to do, Budget Manager Jennie Knapp pointed out the costs associated with a year-round special events calendar and the strain on personnel and resources needed to accommodate them.

“The more we push the season out beyond May 1 and Sept. 30, the more resources we need,” she said. “I hear it all the time from the police department, the fire department, public works. It creates a lot of pressure on the budget.”

Mayor Rick Meehan said there had to be balance. He said there was no going back on growing and nurturing a year-round community.

“This is a year-round community,” he said. “It has grown into that over the years. If we continue to grow yearround, we have more businesses open, more employees working, and we can increase the year-round population.”

Councilman Dennis Dare pointed to a similar crossroads the resort met nearly three decades ago.

“In the 1990s, we wanted to expand the shoulder seasons and we expanded the convention center, which we’re about to do again, we built the golf course and we added special events,” the former city manager said. “Maybe if there was less concentration on the special events, the impact on public works and public safety wouldn’t be as great.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca said Ocean City needs to continue to go after the offseason months.

“I’m in favor of anything that helps us grow to a year-round community,” he said. “I really don’t like the terms ‘shoulder’ or ‘seasonal.’ I’m in favor of ecoSEE NEXT PAGE

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nomic expansion wherever possible.”

Throughout the discussion, Gehrig pointed to the need for a salesperson or a sales team to go out and aggressively sell the town’s brand and its amenities.

“We need to see if all of our products are in the same store, not on the same shelf necessarily,” he said. “Like any business, and that’s what we are, a business, we need a sales force. A salesperson has a different mindset.

We need somebody to go out and sell what we are.”

Councilman Matt James agreed perhaps a different approach to defining the brand and going out and pitching it was needed.

“We have to define our brand and our season and sell that,” he said. “I don’t know if it’s one person or a whole team. I think we need to brainstorm on how best to maximize the resources we have.”

Meehan said the aggressive sales and marketing approach pitched by Gehrig and others seemed to focus on the need for a quarterback.

“I think bringing in an economic development director is the way to go moving forward,” he said.

Dare pointed out the tourism department and the special events department sells the town in terms of special events. The convention center sells its space to events that meet the town’s image and bring in the best return on investment, while the recreation and parks department markets and sells space for tournaments and events that put heads in hotel beds. Dare agreed maybe the time was right to bring in an economic development director to bring all of those components together.

“We already know we have an unbelievable team,” he said. “I think what we’re saying is we need a coach or a coordinator.”

In terms of marketing the peak season in Ocean City, Gehrig said perhaps the message needed to be redefined.

“I think we need to look at the trends and determine what our target audience is,” he said. “We’re selling ‘spend a week in Ocean City’ to all of our markets, but we’re so close to Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia.

In those markets, it’s become a weather-related thing.”

For years, Ocean City, at least during the summer months, was a typical Saturday to Saturday vacation destination, but societal and familial differences have changed that. In recent years, the challenge has been to fill in the midweek dates during the summer and that hasn’t changed, but Gehrig said the town should embrace the weekend trade for what it is.

“We need to dominate and own the weekends,” he said. “That’s our wheelhouse. We need to celebrate the weekends. The family thing is great and we’ll never go away from that, but we’re more than that and we need to go out and sell it.”

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Major Boardwalk Project Looming

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – One of the significant projects discussed during this week’s strategic planning session was the re-decking of the Boardwalk, but unlike some of the other issues discussed, there was no question if it should be done, but how soon.

For the last few years, resort officials have known a major re-decking of the Boardwalk was looming and it has been a steady fixture on the town’s capital improvement plan. It now appears that bill is coming due with the wear-and-tear on one of town’s most important assets starting to show. The wooden sections of the Boardwalk were last replaced in 2010 and 2011 and the life expectancy at the time was eight to 10 years.

“The critical issue for that is going to be funding,” he said. “We need to have that money in place by next fall.

It will have to be a two-phase project.”

Public Works Director Hal Adkins said some sections of the Boardwalk needed attention more than others, but said it was time to begin re-decking the entire promenade.

“In that heavily traveled section from 16th Street to 4th Street, the boards are popping up,” he said. “We can keep going back and nailing them

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down and it will survive another summer initially. Beyond that, we need a complete re-decking.”

Adkins said his department would be able to limp the Boardwalk through another summer season, but by next fall, the major renovation should be undertaken.

“We will have issues next summer, but we will survive it,” he said. “We will get through it one way or the other.”

Councilman John Gehrig questioned if any cheaper alternatives, and perhaps longer-lasting alternatives were available. However, McGean said all alternatives were explored the last time around and there was no substitute for the wooden Boardwalk from a tradition and durability standpoint.

“Back in 2010-2011, we looked at every alternative,” he said. “We found a plastic alternative and people said if we put that down, they weren’t coming back to Ocean City. We looked at concrete and there was a petition saying hell no. When all is said and done, southern yellow pine is the best alternative. We got the life we expected out of it.”

After some debate, officials agreed to include funding for the two-phase project in the next bond sale likely in February. The project will be done in two phases in 2020 and 2021.

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Ocean City Officials Continue Youth Sports Market Talks

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – Part of redefining Ocean City’s brand is aggressively going after the growing youth sports market, an issue that arose again during this week’s strategic planning sessions.

Throughout the day on Tuesday and much of Wednesday, the Mayor and Council along with department heads and other key staff worked on an update to the town’s strategic plan last revised two years ago. The discussion turned toward an aggressive plan to go after the ever-growing youth sports market, a growing multi-billiondollar industry. Ocean City has been exploring ways to tap deeper into it.

There has been considerable debate

about maximizing the resources the town already has at its disposal and even a larger debate about developing a sports complex either on the island or out in the county to further exploit the growing market. Last winter, Ocean City commissioned private sector consulting firm Crossroads to conduct a feasibility study, which has not been completed.

Meanwhile, Councilman John Gehrig, who has championed the youth sports marketing cause, renewed the debate during this week’s marathon strategic planning sessions.

“I think we’re out of touch in a lot of ways,” he said. “The youth sports deal is the real thing. We spend 100% of our marketing budget targeting 50% of our audience. For many families, vacation days are dedicated to sports. We have what so many of these destinations

don’t have, and that’s our beach, our Boardwalk and other amenities. I think we can dominate this.”

City Manager Doug Miller said the effort to tap into the youth sports market was proceeding a parallel path.

“We need to determine two things,” he said. “Do we have a commitment to do this? It will be a major endeavor. It will have to be built from the ground up and it will likely have to be a public-private partnership. If it is a priority, we need to invest more time and resources into it.”

Clearly, there is a will to proceed with it, as evidenced by the commissioning of the feasibility study last year. Councilman Matt James said there is a will, but advised his colleagues to see the results of the ongoing study first.

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“We know what it can do for our economy. We need to see what the study comes back with and that will dictate our next step.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca agreed the study would likely dictate some of the particulars involved with developing a sports complex.

“We’re talking about building a sports complex, but the question is where?” he said. “Is it Route 90, Route 50, along Route 113 somewhere. Also, the question is when? In my mind, this is something that’s three- to five-years out.

What’s the next step?”

Gehrig, meanwhile, said the town’s elected officials and its staff are more than capable of advancing plans for going after the youth sports market even before the study is complete.

“I think we’re smart enough to know what’s best for our community,” he said. “What if the study comes back and says it isn’t feasible? Is that the end? Around 150 million kids play youth sports and it’s an $80 billion industry. Kids travel 30 weekends a year for sports and anybody with kids ages six to 17 knows that. Waiting is not an option. We shouldn’t be on the sidelines.”

Mayor Rick Meehan said the intricacies involved with garnering county, state and even private sector partners in a future project made the study a necessity.

“In order for us to attract partners, in order for us to get money from the state or the private sector, we need that tangible study,” he said. “I believe it will come back positive. I’m just disappointed it’s taken 10 months.”

Gehrig agreed Ocean City can and is already effectively going after the youth sports market. The Northside Park complex is bustling with activity all year long, the convention center is hosting more and more sports events all the time and there are more beach soccer, volleyball, lacrosse and other events than ever before.

“We’re doing it already to some degree,” he said. “We’re expanding this building and that will allow us to bring in soccer and volleyball events. We have a wrestling tournament in here this weekend. We already have a foundation. We have a huge market that wants to come here. The sports complex comes later. We don’t need to wait for that.”

Meehan agreed the town already has some significant resources to expand youth sports marketing and pointed to the Ocean City Baptist Church’s growing Upward youth soccer program in West Ocean City as an example.

“We have inventory to sell right now,” he said. “We have a beautiful Northside Park complex, we’re expanding this convention center. There are options we can sell right now. There are seven beautiful soccer fields behind the White Marlin Mall and they’re amenable to opening opportunities for us to bring in tournaments and events. Let’s take a look at the resources we have already.”

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Ocean City Renews Effort To Handle Own 911 Calls

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Eliminating the need for 911 calls generated in Ocean City to be routed to Snow Hill before being relayed back to the resort’s emergency service providers remains a goal for resort officials.

For years, 911 emergency calls originating in Ocean City have been relayed to Worcester County’s call center in Snow Hill before being sent back to the appropriate emergency service providers in the resort. While

the system has worked for the most part and no major lags in response times have been reported over the years, there remains the potential for critical seconds lost.

The issue is certainly not a new one and it was broached again this week during larger discussions on updating the resort’s strategic plan. Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald said, by and large, the system does work.

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factor. We’re kind of a stand-alone, but that’s the way it has always been.”

However, Theobald acknowledged there were times when critical seconds were lost because of the relayed calls.

About 100,000 911 calls originate from Ocean City.

“There is a time factor,” he said.

“There are seconds used to receive the call in Snow Hill, ask the appropriate questions and then relay the calls back to Ocean City. We then have to ask a lot of the same questions on our end to determine what resources are needed and where.”

There is also a financial element to the issue. Councilman Mark Paddack said he attended a Maryland Municipal League (MML) summer conference on the increased per-line fees on cell phones and land-lines to offset the cost of the 911 service and how those fees are redistributed to call centers.

“During the summer conference, I learned the fees attached to each cell phone and each land-line are increasing and I asked how Ocean City was going to get some of that money,” he said. “I was told it goes right to the county. We all know we’re not going to get any of that. The reality is, the county is not going to work with us, but it’s a discussion worth having.”

Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers said there were obvious flaws with the current system.

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“There are two things you lose,” he said. “First of all, I know all of the people at our call center and they know my number whenever there is an emergency. Also, it potentially increases our time to respond to calls from citizens in our city. That is so critical.”

Council Secretary Mary Knight was adamant about exploring efforts to eliminate the unnecessary step in the current system.

“I want our calls to come right into 65th Street,” she said. “I want it here.”

It was learned during Wednesday’s session the state collects 25 cents per cell phone number or land-line for the 911 service, while the county collects 75 cents. Mayor Rick Meehan said the county gets that substantial funding, but little of it trickles back to Ocean City to support its emergency services. He said getting the county to relinquish the 911 service in Ocean City would be challenging.

“Worcester County doesn’t want to give it up because they make so much money on it,” he said. “They aren’t willing to do that, despite the potential for better response times.”

After considerable debate, Ocean City officials decided to ask for additional revenue during the annual request for funding from the county and to seek a legislative remedy that would designate Ocean City as its own standalone 911 call center.

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Carl Gilly Foultz, whose mom passed away last month, is pictured cutting the ribbon last week on “The Anna Foultz Room” at the Ocean Pines Community Center.

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OCEAN PINES – More than 100 community members gathered last week to honor a local legend as “The Anna Foultz Room” was dedicated at the Ocean Pines Community Center.

Elected officials, residents and community members assembled at the community center last Thursday to honor longtime Pines resident and

tireless volunteer Anna Foultz, who passed away in September at the age of 93. Ocean Pines Association (OPA) officials unveiled a plaque Thursday renaming the space formerly known as the Marlin Room as “The Anna Foultz Room.”

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Pictured, from left, at last week’s room dedication were Delegate Wayne Hartman, Senator Mary Beth Carozza, Carl Gilly Foultz and Jen Foultz.

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FROM PAGE 13 port Foultz had given the community through volunteer work as well as through Star Charities, the nonprofit she started with her husband more than a decade ago, and through her involvement with the Girl Scouts.

“Somebody with that level of volunteer spirit only comes along once in a while,” Parks said.

Sen. Mary Beth Carozza presented a Maryland Senate memorial citation to Foultz’s family while Del. Wayne Hartman presented a memorial citation from Gov. Larry Hogan. Carozza said Foultz was a true servant leader.

“Her endearing nature of pulling anybody and everybody into her service activities, at all ages, had the effect of reaching and assisting thousands and thousands of people on the shore, throughout Maryland and our country, even worldwide,” she said. “She truly made it fun serving others. As a result, I believe her true legacy may be her army of volunteers inspired by Anna who are living life and serving others.”

Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino described Foultz as oneof-a-kind. He shared his memories of Foultz’s penchant for taking photos at community events with her oft-malfunctioning camera.

“How many of us had to stand waiting with a frozen smile while Anna fiddled with her camera to make it work?...” he said. “We all did it and we did it because it was Anna.”

Bertino said that while Foultz was good at making telephone calls and asking for contributions to her various causes, she was even better at thanking those who supported her efforts.

“It didn’t matter how small the gesture was on our part because the gratitude by her was large and it was heartfelt…,” he said. “She always put service first, raising money for this cause and that cause. Boy did she get things done. Who wasn’t in awe of what she could accomplish?”

Others also described Foultz’s self-

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less nature and her countless efforts to help with programs such as the “Holiday Gifts for Our Soldiers” campaign. Paul Mazzei recalled how he’d met Foultz when he purchased tickets she was selling for a fundraising dinner and went on to find that she was involved in every community group he was involved in.

“She was the most energized senior citizen I’ve ever seen — put that damned bunny to shame,” he said.

Judy Boggs, a former county commissioner, said she remembered another side of Foultz. She recalled how Foultz had been upset to learn she’d received an award for “businesswoman of the year” because she didn’t feel she was one.

“I said, ‘Anna, just be calm and think about these things,” Boggs remembered. “Everything a businesswoman does you do, only you don’t take credit for it. You have lots of people who work for you.’ She said, ‘Well, they don’t get paid.’ And I said, ‘They get paid in love and in appreciation.’”

Ocean 98’s David “Bulldog” Rothner fondly recalled Foultz’s habit of leaving long occasionally off-topic answering machine messages. He added listeners had always been entertained by his radio interviews with Foultz.

“Every time she came in my studio she came in to help somebody else… ,” he said. “She was always so much fun. Star Charities and everything else she did — Anna was great for our community, for the area. We’re better for knowing her and she had a real clear message, it was always to help others and do what you can.”

Star Charities volunteer Barb Peletier said the Kiwanis would be awarding a scholarship in Foultz’s name to a local high school senior in the spring.

Foultz’s son Gilly thanked the community for honoring his mother. He said she would be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with her husband.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Sen. Mary Beth Carozza outlined her concerns with the Kirwan Commission’s efforts to revamp the state’s education system this week.

A listening session Carozza hosted in Ocean Pines Monday was highlighted by her comments regarding the Kirwan Commission and its current focus on education funding. Though she’s only recently become a member, she said she’d been paying close attention to the commission since it was created.

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Carozza said she agreed with the majority of the commission’s recommendations—such as the emphasis on prekindergarten, better equipping teachers and promoting career and technical education opportunities—but thought financing the commission’s recommendation was going to be a major challenge. Carozza said she and new members of the commission had met with Kirwan Monday and would be attending SEE PAGE 41

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Special Events’ Strain On City Resources Reviewed

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Most special events throughout the year put a strain on the various departments in terms of staffing and resources, raising the question this week if the return on investment is always worth the cost.

That was a question debated extensively this week during the town’s strategic plan update work sessions.

It’s no secret the various special events throughout the shoulder seasons put heads in beds and keep the resort’s private business sector thriving for the most part, but there is an increased cost in terms of the manpower and other resources the town provides to host them.

In a perfect world, the special events would be largely self-sufficient,

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but it has come to light in recent years special events have come with an increased cost to the resort, some more than others. Naturally, the signature events such as Springfest, Sunfest, the Air Show, the White Marlin Open and St. Patrick’s Parade, for example, typically result in big boom weekends for Ocean City. Others including Bike Week and the various other motorized special events do the same, but in all cases, there is an increased cost to the town in supporting them.

From the public works department building stages, installing lighting and other electrical components and even setting up cones for a 5K race, to the extra police manpower needed to safely monitor events and direct traffic, all of that comes with increased costs to the town suffering an employment drain in the offseason when the sea-

sonal workforce is long gone.

“The salaries and overtime associated with the special events is about $1 million per year,” said Budget Manager Jennie Knapp this week. “That’s just the labor cost. The most expensive special events in terms of staffing and salaries are the motor events.”

Public Works Director Hal Adkins said his department can continue to stretch manpower to accommodate special events, but it might come to the point other important city work is compromised.

“If we keep adding special events, there will be some attrition with what we’re able to do,” he said. “Maybe curbs don’t get painted or streets aren’t maintained. We’re just barely hanging on now.”

City Engineer Terry McGean agreed dedicating much of the public works

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department’s manpower and resources to the special events has caused a strain on getting other city projects done in some cases.

“These events have an impact,” he said. “We used to be able to use city carpenters and city electricians. We talk about putting lights at the bus stops, well we used to be able to use city electricians for projects like that.

Now, those people are consumed with doing the special events week in and week out.”

Mayor Rick Meehan pointed out the cost of manpower and other town resources is only part of the special events equation.

“It’s tough to gauge the entire economic impact in terms of the city’s costs,” he said. “It’s not an exact science. We have to look at the big picture. We have to look at the businesses these events support, the jobs they support and the money they bring into the town.”

Dedicating a portion of the recently increased room tax to offset the cost of town resources to support special events is an idea bandied about. Naturally, if the events are truly putting heads in beds, the room tax portion should be sufficient in terms of offsetting the town’s expenses. However, Councilman Dennis Dare pointed out the large percentage of room tax is still derived from the peak season months.

“Look at the room tax in the offseason,” he said. “About five months out of the year contribute around 87 percent of the room tax. If that’s what we’ve been doing and it’s working, maybe we should keep doing that.

Maybe we find out being able to keep the lights on, so to speak, 24/7, 365 days a year might not be possible.”

Councilman John Gehrig pointed out the town was likely at a crossroads in terms of continuing to support offseason special events, but had to be in it to win it if that was the path taken.

“We can’t stay here,” he said. “We have to scale it back or charge forward. That’s the decision. Nobody is saying January and February are ever going to match July, but there is room for growth in the offseason.”

Dare said the municipal bus system was analogous to the acceptable costs associated with special events.

“We run the bus 24/7 during the summer and it makes money,” he said.

“We run it all winter and it loses money, but that’s acceptable because it’s a necessary service. Maybe it’s kind of the same way with the special events.

We’re subsidizing the offseason with what we do in the summer.”

Knapp explained the room tax contribution to the general fund in the context of special events and the need for additional staffing and resources. She said for the month of December, the growth in the room tax contribution to the general fund in the last 10 years has been $35,000, or just $3,500 on average in each December. In October over the last 10 years, the growth SEE NEXT PAGE

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in the room tax contribution to the general fund has been a little better at $86,000, or $8,600 in each October, but that doesn’t begin to cover the town’s costs for the special events.

“Special events cost the town an average of $133,000 per month in terms of staffing, overtime and other expenses,” she said. “When you look at the numbers over the last 10 years, you have to wonder if we’re ever going to get there.”

Nonetheless, Meehan again pointed out the vast difference between winter in Ocean City now and winter in the resort two decades ago and attributed it in part to the various special events.

“Look at December in Ocean City now compared to 20 years ago,” he said. “There are a lot more non-resident property owners and they’re here on the weekends in the winter. They are going to restaurants and supporting our businesses. Look at the Christmas parade. There are people packed along the route. Yes, there is always a cost associated with that, but we are a year-round community.”

Council President Lloyd Martin said identifying funding sources to offset the town’s cost of supporting the special events was paramount.

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“We sit here every budget season and say we’re not going to raise taxes,” he said. “We keep doing more with less, but there comes a tipping point. We want to continue to grow these events, but we have to come up with a way to fund them.”

Dare said the town has accomplished some revenue enhancements in recent months that could offset the costs associated with special events.

“We’ve taken a lot of positive steps in the last year,” he said. “We raised the room tax, we keep fighting for tax differential, we set the constant rate property tax and we have a task force looking at parking revenue. We’re nibbling away at it with a lot of these things.”

Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said the special events, particularly some of the motorized events in the fall, continued to put a strain on his charges.

“Our people work all summer without a break, then we go into September and October and we have back-toback-to-back events,” he said. “By then, our seasonal support staff is gone. It would give us some relief. Now, we’re heading into November and we’re just starting to get some relief.”

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Improvements Eyed For Aging Berlin Apartment Buildings

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – The aging apartments at the south end of Flower Street will be renovated in 2020.

Homes for America, the company that owns the property commonly referred to as the Isaiah Fassett apartments, met with town officials last week to discuss plans for the complex located between Uncle Willie’s convenience store and Henry Park. Dave Engelhart, the town’s planning director, said staff had been pleased with the company’s proposal.

“They brought their whole team,” Engelhart told the town council Monday. “They impressed us with what they had.”

According to Engelhart, Homes for America initially presented plans to renovate the apartment complex last year but then failed to get the funding package that would have allowed the project to move forward. Funding has now been received, however, and the company remains interested in proceeding with a major renovation. Engelhart and the town’s other department directors met with company representatives last Thursday to go over concept plans.

“We had good feedback,” he said.

“Those apartments will be redone

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completely in and out.”

The oldest section of the apartment complex, the red and white building next to Henry Park, will be torn down.

“That 11-unit building’s going to be demolished and they’re going to build a new building there …,” Engelhart said.

“It’ll be a much better streetscape.”

Engelhart said the demolition of that building and the renovation of the other structures would likely begin in July 2020.

“The residents who are there, they do the existing apartments six at a time so that those that want to be relocated, they have other properties in the region,” he said. “They’ll relocate

them there. It’s a good time of year if they have to do that with some of them the kids are out of school they could move elsewhere if they have to.”

He added that Homes for America also owned another property in town, the apartments at 545 Bay St., and that the company would be doing an exterior renovation there. That is expected to include new rooflines, new siding, a new playground and a new picnic area.

Engelhart said the various apartment improvements were good for the town.

“After these get redone we’ve got one more that needs a facelift,” he

said. “The rest have all got it. I think that’s important that we have a good housing stock and good places for people to live.”

Homes for America is expected to do some community outreach during the renovation process to ensure area residents are aware of the coming changes.

Councilman Elroy Brittingham, who lives on Flower Street, praised the proposed renovations.

“It’s good to know those other two apartments are going to be refurbished because Bay Terrace has just been completed and it looks nice,” he said.

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Midtown OC Fire Station Staying Put

November 1, 2019

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – It now appears the Ocean City Fire Department’s midtown Station 3, debated in recent years for redevelopment at 65th Street, will remain where it is for now.

In recent years, resort officials have debated moving the aging and outgrown Station 3 at 74th Street to the vast parking area along Coastal Highway in front of the Public Safety Building. In fact, the city agreed to spend $30,000 for a feasibility study of moving the station to 65th Street.

However, during strategic planning sessions this week, OCFD Chief Richie Bowers recommended a rebuild and renovation of the existing station at 74th Street rather than relocation.

“Fire Station 3 has served its purpose, but it has outlived its usefulness,” he said. “It needs to be modernized. We have a lot of needs if we really want to improve service. My opinion is the station is best situated where it currently is.”

Bowers said the existing station should be renovated and modernized.

“We would need to maintain continuity of operations and we might need to acquire more land to do what we really need to do,” he said. “There is one more consideration. I suggest using the $30,000 for the study to start gathering an estimate for what it will cost to redo that station.”

The firehouse was built in 1969 and expanded in 1987. It has been part of a larger fire station multi-year strategic plan that has included a complete rebuild of fire headquarters at 15th Street and the rebuild of Station 4, or the Montego Bay station. City Manager Terry McGean added, “That $30,000 will get you a conceptual design and a program estimate. It will probably cost around $3.5 million, which is about what Station 4 cost.”

For his part, Bowers said it made more sense to re-allocate the $30,000 earmarked for the relocation feasibility study to developing conceptual plans and forming estimates for keeping the station where it is.

“I just think it’s a better use of the money,” he said. “We don’t need a study on where it should go. We believe it’s in the right place.”

Communications Director Jessica Waters, who moderated this week’s strategic planning sessions, asked the Mayor and Council and staff if that was their will in terms of an action item.

“It’s in the capital improvement plan for 65th Street,” she said. “Do you want to take the chief’s recommendation to leave it where it is?”

The consensus was to accept Bowers’ recommendation and leave the firehouse at 74th Street and to repurpose the $30,000 for the study to begin forming a conceptual plan and complete remodel estimates.

OPA Board, Attorney Differ On Referendum Letter Intent

November 1, 2019

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN PINES – Members of the Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors don’t object to the concept of a referendum but rather the fact the referendum relates to the board’s spending limit, according to comments made Saturday.

At a town hall meeting Saturday, board member Larry Perrone offered insight on the referendum sought by members of START. The advocacy group submitted a petition in August to have the association hold a referendum regarding lowering the board’s spending limit. Because the association deemed the petition invalid because of its wording, START engaged attorney Bruce Bright and has threatened to take the issue to court.

“We’re not going to talk a whole lot about the referendum because as you know there’s been a letter sent to the board accusing the board of bad faith,” Perrone said Saturday. “That letter also accuses our attorney of basically malpractice.”

The letter, sent by Bright in early October, states that the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) is in violation of its bylaws by not holding a referendum when the petition START turned in contained the number of signatures required. Bright wrote that the board’s decision “lacks any good faith basis.”

Perrone addressed the issue when it was brought up by a resident at Saturday’s town hall meeting.

“My feeling is that first off we’re not trying to take the voice away from the residents but reducing that number to a million dollars is not appropriate,” Perrone said. “It’s not appropriate. We are not going to go ahead and voluntarily do it.”

He went on to say that the situation was just serving to increase the association’s legal fees.

“I’ve been involved in a lot of litigation in my years and quite honestly this letter from this attorney to our attorney was, I have never seen one attorney put in writing to another attorney that he acted, basically accused him, of malpractice,” Perrone said. “It was very inappropriate.”

Bright said in an email this week he did not accuse OPA attorney Jeremy Tucker of malpractice.

“My letter states that Mr. Tucker is, in my opinion, legally incorrect and also states that, in my view, there was a lack of due diligence by Mr. Tucker and the board in their failure to review and consider a board resolution that governs referendum petitions and their failure to review and consider past practices of the OPA when formulating their stated position,” Bright said. “I have also stated that, in my view, their position lacks a good faith basis, and that is my strongly held belief.”

He added that Perrone acknowl-

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edged that the board was concerned about the potential result of the referendum.

“I would note that Mr. Perrone on Saturday stated in so many words that the board will not ‘voluntarily’ submit the question to referendum and that it opposes the spending threshold be-

cause (in their view) ‘it’s not appropriate,’” Bright said. “In other words, whatever (incorrect) technical grounds may have been advanced by Mr. Tucker and the board for refusing to recognize and act on the petition, the board seems to be principally driven by its opposition to the proposed

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spending limitation/threshold that’s at issue in the petition.”

When contacted this week, Slobodan Trendic — the former board member who created START earlier this year — said Bright’s response addressed Perrone’s statements and said he had nothing more to add.

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Assault Charges For Choking Incident

OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last week after allegedly strangling his girlfriend at a resort residence.

Around 12:10 a.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a residence on 5th Street for a reported assault. As the officer approached the unit, he could hear a male and a female arguing inside, according to police reports. The officers knocked on the door and George Ruark, Jr., 36, of Ocean City, answered and let them in.

OCPD officers entered the unit and observed the female victim on an exterior porch still on the phone with Ocean City Communications. As an OCPD officer walked through the unit, he observed a wooden end table that was broken, glass dishes shattered on the floor and several empty beer cans strewn throughout, according to police reports.

The officer spoke with the female victim, who told police she was in bed attempting to sleep while Ruark was on the couch in the living room drinking, which he had been doing all day, according to the victim. The victim reportedly told police Ruark came into the bedroom to demand money and more alcohol.

The victim told police she brought up Ruark communicating with other women on social media and he became enraged and began smacking her. The victim told the officer Ruark then grabbed her by the neck and began strangling her. The victim told police she was unable to breathe and that her vision was starting to go dark.

The victim reportedly told police Ruark screamed he was going to kill her. Only after the victim was able to scratch the man’s neck was she able to free herself from his grasp. The victim had red marks and abrasions consistent with being choked, according to police reports. She was taken to Atlantic General Hospital to be evaluated.

OCPD officers then interviewed Ruark, who was still on the couch in the living room. Ruark admitted to police he was drunk and had scratch marks on his neck consistent with the victim’s

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story. Ruark told police the victim had caught him communicating with other women on social media and that an argument ensued, during which the victim scratched his neck. Based on the evidence and testimony, Ruark was arrested and charged with firstand second-degree assault.

Loaded Handgun Arrest

OCEAN CITY – A Virginia man faces multiple charges this week after first allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and later being found in possession of a loaded handgun.

Around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched for a reported domestic assault that had already occurred in the downtown area. According to police, the victim’s mother called Ocean City Communications to report her daughter had been hit by her boyfriend, later identified as Benjamin Gooden, 25, of Elkton, Va. The officer was able to obtain the victim’s cellphone number and called her to find out what had happened and where she was located. The victim told police she was staying on the fifth floor, but that she didn’t know which room number. The victim told police she had been assaulted by Gooden, who had left the room just before she called the police. The victim also provided a description of Gooden.

As the officer was approaching the building, he observed a male matching Gooden’s description walking near the building. The officer asked the suspect “are you Ben?” to which he replied yes. Gooden was asked to sit

down on the curb while the officer questioned him. According to police reports, Gooden was carrying a plastic bag containing clothes and other belongings, and when he set it down on the sidewalk, the officer detected the sound of metal hitting the ground.

When the officer asked Gooden if he was carrying any weapons, he reportedly admitted carrying a pistol.

The officer inspected the bag and found a .40 caliber Smith and Wesson handgun in the bag concealed under a shirt, according to police reports.

The officer rendered the weapon safe and noticed a round in the chamber and nine more rounds in the magazine. When questioned, Gooden said he always carried the handgun with him for protection. “I take it everywhere I go, I even had it on the Boardwalk earlier,” he said, according to police reports. Gooden told police Virginia was an open-carry state and that he didn’t know he wasn’t allowed to carry it in Maryland.

As far as the alleged assault goes, Gooden told police he had a verbal argument with the victim, but it had not been physical. Based on the evidence, Gooden was arrested at that point for carrying a loaded handgun on his person. OCPD officers then interviewed the victim, who told police she and Gooden had been in an argument and that he had back-hand slapped her on her hip. An additional charge of second-degree assault was added to the weapons charges.

Disorderly, Assault Charges

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OCEAN CITY – A Chestnut Hill Cove, Md., man was arrested on multiple charges last week after getting kicked out of a midtown nightclub and causing a scene while refusing to leave.

Last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the area of 50th Street for a reported disorderly male. When the officers arrived, he observed the suspect, later identified as Ryan Budka, 32, of Chestnut Hill Cove, Md., being held down on the ground by security personnel from a nearby nightclub. According to police reports, Budka was flailing on the ground and screaming “don’t hurt me,” and “get off me.”

Security staffers told police Budka had been falling over in the nightclub and had attempted to expose himself to patrons, which is why he was told he had to leave. According to police reports, Budka did leave the area in a taxi, but returned a short time later and refused to leave the area.

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Budka off the premises, but he escaped their grasp and ran back toward the entrance to the nightclub, which is when security staffer took him to the ground. While on the ground, Budka reportedly kicked a nearby parked vehicle, causing damage.

Based on the evidence and testimony, Budka was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and intoxicated endangerment. During a search incident to the arrest, suboxone was found in Budka’s wallet and additional charges were tacked on.

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OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man was arrested on intoxicated endangerment charges last weekend after falling into and flattening some bushes at a midtown hotel while attempting to urinate.

Around 2:30 a.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the area of 48th Street observed a suspect later identified as Beau Dunkerly, 40, of Hanover, Pa., walking toward bushes on a hotel property to urinate. While the officer observed, Dunkerly reportedly lost his balance and fell into the bushes, flattening them in the process.

The officer spoke with Dunkerly, who told police he had just left a nearby nightclub and was intoxicated. Dunkerly was arrested and charged with intoxicated endangerment.

Jail For Golf Club Thefts

OCEAN CITY – A Hagerstown, Md., man, arrested in June after a theft spree from vehicles at a north-end condo parking lot, pleaded guilty last Friday to theft under $25,000 and was sentenced to 18 months, all but seven days of which were then suspended.

Bradley Jordan, 27, of Hagerstown, pleaded guilty last week to theft under $25,000 for the theft spree at the north-end condo parking lot and was sentenced to 18 months, all but seven days of which were suspended. He was also placed on probation for two years upon his release and was ordered to pay $900 in restitution to the victims.

Last May 19, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a condominium on 81st Street for a reported theft. The officer met with a victim who reported some time in the overnight or early morning hours, someone had stolen his golf clubs, golf bag and other personal property from his unlocked vehicle.

Two days later on May 21, another OCPD officer handled a theft complaint at the same north-end condo parking lot. In that incident, the suspect, later identified as Jordan, had stolen a set of golf clubs and a GPS system. Over the following couple of weeks, the OCPD handled more reports of theft from the same condo

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch parking lot including a woman’s purse and cellphone charger, for example.

OCPD officers watched video surveillance footage from the condo and observed a suspect matching Jordan’s description make multiple trips across the parking lot carrying various items.

On two occasions, the surveillance video showed Jordan carrying golf bags with clubs in them.

A separate surveillance camera showed images of Jordan entering a unit on the 6th floor.

OCPD investigators determined an unidentified female was the renter for the unit and made contact with her.

The renter identified Jordan as the suspect who had entered the unit with the stolen property. After multiple attempts to contact Jordan by phone failed, he was located and charged in June with multiple counts of theft, theft scheme and rogue and vagabond.

Rough Trip Across Road Nets Jail Time

OCEAN CITY – A Hagerstown, Md., man, arrested in September after be-ing found passed out in front of a bank in the uptown area before stumbling across Coastal Highway and exposing himself to police, pleaded guilty this week to intoxicated endangerment and was sentenced to 90 days, all but four of which were suspended.

Around 1:55 a.m. on Sept. 22, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the area of 92nd Street when he was flagged down by an individual trying to get the officer’s attention. The officer pulled over and learned from the witness a suspect later identified as Randy Saylor-Ryan, 30, of Hagerstown, was sleeping in the grass in front of a nearby bank.

The officer responded and found Saylor-Ryan sleeping in the grass with his sunglasses on his face. The officer awakened Saylor-Ryan and attempted to find out where he was staying After several failed attempts, the officer was able to determine SaylorRyan was staying at a hotel across the street. The officer instructed Saylor-Ryan to cross the street when appropriate in the marked crosswalk.

According to police reports, SaylorRyan crossed Coastal Highway in traffic, causing vehicles to slow down to avoid hitting him and blowing their horns.

Once safely on the opposite side of the street, Saylor-Ryan got tangled up in a tree as part of the hotel landscaping and fell down. When he got to his feet again, he crossed the street to a neighboring condo parking garage.

According to police reports, SaylorRyan pulled his pants down to his ankles and began urinating in plain view of police officers.

He was arrested and charged with intoxicated endangerment, disorderly conduct and indecent exposure. On Tuesday, Saylor-Ryan pleaded guilty to intoxicated endangerment and was sentenced to 90 days, all but four of which were suspended. He was also placed on probation for one year.

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In 25th Year, Berlin’s Victorian Charm To See New Owners

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BERLIN – An iconic Berlin business will change hands this fall after 25 years on Main Street.

Victorian Charm, which celebrated its 25th anniversary earlier this year, has been sold and will soon be operating under new ownership. Longtime shopkeepers Debbie and Steve Frene have decided to retire.

“It was almost a spontaneous decision to even think about it, and it’s happened so fast and easy I feel like it’s the right thing to do,” Debbie Frene said.

In the early 1990s, Frene was working for the town when she realized there was a need in Berlin for a gift shop. Local residents didn’t want to have to drive to Salisbury every time they had to purchase a quick present

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for someone. And so Frene opened Victorian Charm long before the town had gained its current popularity.

“When we first opened, you almost had to beg people to come to Berlin,” she said.

Knowing that, she worked hard to ensure her inventory had a broad appeal. She stocked the shelves with items for every budget.

“I have tried to keep things over the years that are $10 and up,” she said.

“We will have people that will come in … and they want something that looks nice, doesn’t look like it cost $10, but is $10 or less.”

In Victorian Charm’s early years, Frene said there were just five or six key merchants that worked together on efforts to bring visitors to town.

“We didn’t have committees and all,” Frene said. “One day we’d be standing in the shop and say, ‘you know what we ought to do?’ And then we would brainstorm it and make it happen. That’s how I’d say 90% of the events in Berlin happened.”

Their efforts got the ball rolling but Frene says it was the fact that Berlin was chosen as the location for the filming of the “Runaway Bride” that really secured the town’s success.

“No doubt about it the movie was the huge turnaround,” she said. “At that point we had events in place. Once the movie came, people got curious about Berlin, they saw our events and what we were planning and loved them. It was just a growing process from then.

The more events we had the more people came, the more businesses that wanted to open.”

Merchants today don’t face the challenges the town’s shopkeepers faced in the 1990s.

“Right now it’s like if you open a business and do a halfway good job you’re probably going to make it,” she said.

“Back then we struggled. I can remember finding out there was a convention in Ocean City and writing directions from that hotel, step by step, how to get to Berlin, going to the hotel and asking them to give it to people when they checked in or checked out. It was very hands on just trying to get people to come to Berlin. Now it just happens.”

While there’s no question Berlin has become a popular destination, not all downtown businesses prove profitable.

Frene attributes Victorian Charm’s longevity to her efforts to offer what customers want.

“That’s where I have always concentrated, trying to make sure we had affordable gifts for everyone,” she said. “I think that’s a lot of it.”

She believes the friendliness of the store’s clerks has also played a key role.

“People can go anywhere and buy anything I have,” she said. “I think you’ve got to be friendly and helpful. It doesn’t matter if someone walks in here and buys anything, when they walk out that door if they’ve had a good experience that’s what counts.”

She added that she’s always enSEE NEXT PAGE

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joyed chatting with customers.

“You learn things and make friends,” she said. “You get as much out of it as they do. You really do.”

Nevertheless, Frene says she and her husband—who you can find leading Berlin Chamber of Commerce meetings or performing with his bluegrass band just outside the shop most summer Friday nights—are at an age where they’d like to have more free time to spend with kids and grandkids.

They’ve talked about potentially retiring for years and decided just a few months ago to list the business for sale and see what happened.

“It’s just time,” she said. ‘Everybody said when it’s time you’re going to know it and I just kind of feel like it’s time to enjoy each other and our grandkids and kids. Life goes fast.”

Within two months of listing the business the Frenes agreed to sell Victorian Charm to Salisbury couple Chris Yingling and Melissa Stover.

“We found wonderful people to buy it,” she said. “We’re excited to turn over the reins to them mainly because they do have ties to Berlin and I think a lot of people are going to recognize them. They’re very nice people.”

Stover used to live in the area and Yingling is a former Worcester County teacher. The Frenes spent much of this week showing Stover the ins and outs of the shop and its daily operation.

“They’re going to pretty much keep everything exactly like it is,” Frene said. “I’m helping her order right now to make sure she’s got stuff in for Christmas.”

Stover said the couple already operated a cleaning business in Salisbury and had been looking to take on a second business when they saw that Victorian Charm was available.

“We were kind of looking for a new venture to take on,” Stover said. “This just looked to be the best opportunity for us. She’s been so successful with it… I don’t plan on changing a lot, just building on her success.”

While paperwork is still being finalized, they expect the sale to be completed within 30 days. Though she’s eager to have some free time, Frene said she was going to miss seeing customers every day.

“We’re going to miss everybody,” she said. “That’s the thing when you’ve worked 25 years you don’t have customers anymore you have friends.”

Local officials recognize the positive impact the Frenes have had on Berlin.

“Since its inception, the Victorian Charm has embodied just the right balance of tasteful goods, caring assistance and a vibe that has turned out to be the template for today's charming downtown Berlin,” Mayor Gee Williams said. “We couldn't have asked for a better example for our community.”

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OCEAN CITY – Ocean City got an unexpected ally in its ongoing battle to push proposed offshore wind turbines back to a distance not visible from shore when a state agency fired off a letter to the approving body urging a review of the original approval process.

In 2017, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) approved two offshore wind energy projects off the coast of Ocean City. Technically, the PSC awarded Offshore Renewable Energy Credits (ORECs) to the two

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companies seeking to develop wind farms off the coast of the resort including the US Wind project and the Skipjack project. The awarding of ORECs was a necessary first step in what has become a lengthy approval process.

Last week, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) fired off a letter to the PSC urging the agency to reopen the cases awarding the ORECs to the two projects and reconsider the original approvals. The MEA letter, penned by MEA Director Mary Beth Tung, cites the significantly increasing size of the wind turbines for both projects as reason enough to revisit the original approvals.

From the beginning, Ocean City has been in a prolonged battle to have two approved companies site their wind turbines as far as 26 nautical miles off the coast, or a distance believed to have the turbines not visible from the shoreline, citing potential impacts on views, tourism and ultimately property values.

Ocean City has made its case against the turbines being visible from the resort’s coast to almost anyone who would listen. Meanwhile, the proposed size of the wind turbines has continued to grow in the years since the initial approval by the PSC.

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When the PSC first approved the two offshore wind projects over two years ago, the best available technology called for 4-megawatt turbines. In the many months since, technology has improved to the point the two approved companies are now moving forward with turbines that are double or even triple that size. For example, the Skipjack project is now proposing 12-megawatt turbines described as the “world’s largest offshore wind turbine.”

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this fall said they would likely use 8megawatt turbines, or double the size of what was first approved by the PSC in 2017. It’s important to note the PSC approval was based on the “best available technology” when the ORECs were awarded and in the years since, technological advances have significantly increased the size of the proposed turbines.

However, the MEA letter to the PSC last week points out the proposed size of the wind turbines has increased substantially since the approvals were first granted.

“The Maryland Energy Administration has noted recent filings by Skipjack Offshore Energy LLC and US Wind, Inc. in which Skipjack advises it has selected a 12-megawatt turbine for use in its offshore wind project,” the letter reads. “US Wind noted that while a final decision on turbine selection has not yet been made, a 4-megawatt turbine originally planned is no longer available and, thus, will select a larger turbine.”

For that reason, the MEA is urging the PSC to reopen the cases and reconsider the original approvals.

“Coastal communities, including Ocean City, Maryland, have raised concerns that these projects have drastically changed since they were first approved by the Commission in 2017,” the letter reads. “These changes include more powerful turbines – the largest of their kind in the world – and taller towers, which are hundreds of feet taller than what was originally proposed or approved. MEA believes that these changes demand additional review by the Commission to ensure that the facts underlying the original order have not been materially modified.”

During a strategic planning work session this week, City Engineer Terry McGean said the MEA letter at least represents Ocean City’s opposition to the distance of the proposed turbines from the shore are not falling on deaf ears.

“I think we’re making good progress,” he said. “More and more people are starting to question some of these things. The letter from the Maryland Energy Administration is asking the PSC to reopen the case to award ORECs to Skipjack and US Wind because of the substantial changes in size. It’s good to have that state agency in our court.”

Mayor Rick Meehan agreed the MEA letter appears to put some teeth in the city’s argument against the proposed distance of the wind farms from the resort’s coast and the ever-growing size of the turbines.

“We think that’s a major step forward,” he said. “It looks much more positive than it was even six months ago.”

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Missing Man’s Body Recovered In Berlin

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Initial Probe Concludes No Foul Play Suspected

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BERLIN – Police say the body of a missing Berlin man was found behind a Rite Aid last Friday, but no foul play is suspected at this time.

At around 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, Berlin Police Department officers were dispatched to the rear of the Rite Aid, located at 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., for a reported deceased person in a ditch, according to a press release issued Tuesday.

Upon arrival, officers contacted the complainant, who stated he was walking his dog in the area and that his dog was drawn to the ditch where he found the deceased person, later identified as Jonathan Michael Driessen, 41, of Berlin.

The Berlin Police Department secured the scene and contacted the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation to take lead on the case, according to the release.

Police say detectives retrieved a wallet at the scene, indicating that Driessen was the deceased subject.

The on-call medical examiner was summoned to the scene, according to the release. Upon review of the body, no unusual signs of trauma were found.

Detectives then confirmed that Driessen had been missing for an extended period.

The deceased was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for a full autopsy and cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time.

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Italian performers Ilaria Della Bidia and Attilio Di Giovanni visited Atlantic General Hospital’s Regional Cancer Care Center last Friday to meet with patients.

Pictured, from left, are Tanna Bryant, RN, Di Giovanni, Paige Wildmann, CRNP, Della Bidia, AGH Development Officer Tammy Patrick, Atlantic Physical Therapy owner Bobby Hammond, Brittany Carpenter, medical receptionist, Stephanie Ellis, RN, and patient Elva Workman. Above right, Della Bidia sings to patient Carl Bartlett.

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STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Two Italian performers visited Atlantic General Hospital’s cancer care center last week to visit with patients receiving treatment.

Patients at the John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center received a surprise visit last Friday from Italian singer Ilaria Della

Bidia and Italian pianist and composer Attilio Di Giovanni.

Della Bidia – a professional singer, pianist and song composer who has performed alongside famed tenor Andrea Bocelli as a guest artist since 2011 – and Di Giovanni visited the cancer center as guests of Atlantic Physical Therapy owner Bobby Hammond, who met Della Bidia while vacationing in Italy over the summer.

“He invited us here for a few days, and we are glad to visit these places that he’s showing us, like the hospital,” Della Bidia said. “We’ve met a lot of people.”

Della Bidia said this was her first visit to Maryland. She is currently traveling in the country to promote her U.S. debut.

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Della Bidia, born and raised in the province of Lucca, graduated in piano at the Conservatory of Lucca before moving to Rome. There, she attended several Italian television and radio shows on the main national channels as guest singer, pianist, performer and writer.

In 2011, Della Bidia met Bocelli and since that time has performed alongside the famed tenor as a guest artist in tours, festivals and special events.

To date, Della Bidia has performed in more than 2,000 concerts and shows.

She also sings in Spanish, Russian, Swahili, French, Armenian, Portuguese and Arabic, as well as English and Italian.

In 2018, Della Bidia composed and recorded, together with Di Giovanni, the soundtrack of the movie “Darc,” produced and directed by Julius R. Nasso and distributed by Netflix.

Together, Della Bidia and Di Giovanni visited the cancer care center last week to speak with patients receiving treatment at the facility and sign autographs. Della Bidia also treated patients to an impromptu performance of Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

Della Bidia said she will be in New York City for a performance this week, but noted last week’s visit to the cancer care facility was an opportunity to share her talents with those in the community.

“I’m glad for this gift because this gift allows me to meet new people,” she said. “It’s a gift from God, and I love to share it.”

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Dealership Annexation Approved

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council voted 3-1 to approve an annexation agreement with I.G. Burton.

“What has happened here is this is another case where the property owners, who are immediately contiguous to our town services, have asked if they can be annexed into the town and hook onto those services,” Mayor Gee Williams said. “They’d be paying for those services plus paying property tax and all other related fees.”

The connections of I.G. Burton have been working toward annexation of the property since early 2019. In July, the town’s planning commission gave the proposed annexation a favorable recommendation. Sandy McAllister, the dealership’s attorney, said the only issue in the process had been ownership of Barrett Road, which is completely within the property. County officials said they didn’t want the road and town officials said they didn’t want it either. As a result, I.G. Burton will take responsibility for the road.

While the I.G. Burton Jeep property has always been in town limits, the I.G. Burton Chevrolet property has always been in the county.

“Just so people know, many many years ago the town took a strategy that not every town takes in that we don't have forced annexations …,” Williams said. “We had the high school and middle school needed sewer and water. We agreed to annex those properties but not the ones in between.”

New construction, however, was required to be on property within town limits. Williams stressed that Berlin didn’t force people to annex.

“In some communities when you annex a property down the road then you force the people in between to come in,” he said. “That's just not our philosophy. I think what's happening gradually and steadily is as people age and business sells, most often one of the first things they do is seek annexation because it makes sense for everybody.”

Councilman Zack Tyndall asked why the I.G. Burton property wouldn’t be switched to Berlin Electric once it was annexed. Williams explained that in spite of the efforts of John Howard Burbage, a past mayor, the Maryland Public Service Commission wouldn’t allow it.

“Their rule is you’ll die and go to hell first before they allow any municipality to have any more coverage area than you have,” Williams said, adding that his own home, though in town limits, was served by Delmarva Power and not the town’s electric company.

He said the town’s electric service area didn’t match its boundaries.

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“There are places outside town limits that are served by town electricity,” he said. “There are places like most of the road where myself and the people on Old Ocean City Boulevard, we're in town limits but we can't get town electricity. It's an anachronism that I don’t expect to see fixed in the foreseeable future.”

The council voted 3-1, with Councilman Dean Burrell absent and Tyndall opposed, to approve the annexation agreement. When asked Tuesday why he opposed the annexation, Tyndall said he was worried the town was approaching the point where it would need to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility.

“This potential cost to the town comes at the time where our residents are already dealing with the financial burden of a 20% property tax increase, a 5% increase in water rates and a 25% increase in sewer rates,” he said. “Additionally, there has been a discussion about a property tax increase for the next fiscal year and an increase in stormwater fees. My vote against this annexation had to do with what I think is best for the financial future of the Town of Berlin and its residents. It is my job to continue to stand up for the people I represent and make sure that Berlin remains a great place to live, work, and visit.”

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FENWICK ISLAND – Elected leaders in Fenwick Island are calling for a public meeting with the developer of an offshore wind farm and a Delaware agency to share the community’s concerns about an onshore power transmission station at Fenwick Island State Park.

Last Friday, members of the Fenwick Island Town Council expressed their opposition to a proposal that, if approved, would allow Danish company Orsted to construct an onshore interconnection facility on roughly an acre of land at Fenwick Island State Park in exchange for millions of dollars in park improvements, including a nature center, new bathrooms, pedestrian overpass and additional parking.

Orsted is one of the two companies holding permits for offshore wind energy farms off the coast. While its Skipjack project is considered a Maryland project, Orsted must bring its transmission lines ashore to connect to the power grid. To that end, the company has targeted the Delaware state park as a future home for the interconnection facility.

“It is a Maryland project in the sense that the purchase agreement, the money exchanging hands for the sale of the power, is with the state of Maryland,” said Joy Weber, development manager for Orsted. “But from a power perspective, we are interconnecting to the grid in Delaware … so Delaware will be receiving some of that power.”

Last week, six of the council members (Councilman Richard Mais was absent) went on the record opposing the project because the community’s questions and concerns had not been addressed.

“We don’t have enough information, and everything was done through what I consider an underhanded method … ,” Councilman Gardner Bunting said. “I think it will ruin the state park rather than enhance it.”

Members of the council and the public last week also highlighted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Orsted and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Parks and Recreation that was signed in July, three months before the proposal was presented to the public.

When reached for comment this week, however, Weber said the MOU was the first step in bringing the proposal to the public.

“It’s a nonbinding document …,” she said. “There is nothing that is definitively decided and done by this MOU having been signed. It’s the natural course of dealing when you are trying to come to terms with another party on a plan like this.”

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tative Ron Gray told the community on Friday they would work to schedule a larger public meeting with DNREC, Orsted and community stakeholders to address concerns.

“There are too many questions that need answers at this point,” Gray said.

Community members last Friday also suggested seeking legal representation.

“We need to get united, we need to come across as one united voice, and I think professional legal representation is a good idea,” resident Julie Lee said. “We need to work together to stop this before it goes any further.”

In an interview this week, Weber said the company and the state agency would be eager to meet with members of the community.

“We are happy to have as many informational sessions as necessary,” she said. “As part of the federal permitting process, there will be additional public scoping meetings that are required by that process. So all of these public scoping meetings are coming.”

In a meeting last Saturday, a coalition of concerned community members, “Friends of Fenwick,” met at town hall to begin a grassroots effort to contact officials and policymakers with the goal of delaying any agreements until the project’s impact could be reviewed and concerns could be addressed. Organizers said they are opposed to both the state park project and the wind energy farm off the coast.

“We don’t have any other way to do this except through the people,” organizer Patti Breger said. “And we do have a voice and we do make a difference.”

The group was joined by John Toedtman, executive director of the Caesar Rodney Institute, members of the Fenwick Island Society of Homeowners, Gray and Senator Gerald Hocker. Many pointed out the Delaware park would host a transmission station that Maryland does not want.

“This is called pay to play,” Hocker said. “They are paying to get here because if they can’t bring those transmission lines, they are done. If it costs them a fortune to bring those transmission lines, they are done.”

In an interview this week, Weber pointed out the benefits of the partnership, including improved accessibility to the state park.

“There are valid concerns when a project of this magnitude comes to a town …,” she said. “The reason we have such a lengthy permitting process is so that every single one of these concerns can be thoroughly addressed before we are given permission to build anything.”

Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens said the agency is currently seeking public comments through Nov. 3. As of Wednesday, more than 400 people have completed an online survey on the potential park improvements.

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Christopher Morgan Trimper OCEAN CITY – Christopher Morgan Trimper, age 42, of Ocean City, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 from an allergic reaction.

Born April 17, 1977 in Salisbury, he was the son of John Douglas (Doug) Trimper and Gail Zeigler. He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle and their three children, son, Christopher Grant Trimper II, daughters Madison Lily Trimper and Emma Rose Trimper, brother Brooks Trimper, halfsister Chelsea Trimper and step-mother Cindy Trimper.

Christopher was a Howard County native CHRISTOPHER and a proud Virginia MORGAN Tech graduate. Contin- TRIMPER uing a 100-year tradition, he worked alongside his family at Trimper Rides and later Trimper’s Playland. He served the community he loved by

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being an active member of the OCDC, the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, the Lions Club and Evergreen Masonic Lodge #153 in Berlin.

Christopher will forever be remembered for his kindness to others and his infectious smile. If he could pass on a message it would be to care for those around you in every way that you can. He knew no strangers, only friends he hasn’t met yet.

A service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Md. 21842 at noon.

Friends and family may call from 10 a.m.-noon. Pastor Kyle McDaniel will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chris’s memory may be made to The Association for Frontotemporal Degen-

eration at theaftd.org in honor of his stepfather Harry Zeigler. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be made to the family via, www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Antonio B. Coletta BERLIN – Antonio B. Coletta died at the age of 87 on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

Formerly of Washington, D.C., he was the beloved husband of Elena Coletta; father of Maria, Marco (Pamela), Peter and Patriza (Ivano); and brother of Bruna. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at St. Patrick's Church, Norbeck &

November 1, 2019 Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. ANTONIO B. Services handled by COLETTA Collins Funeral Home, www.collinsfuneralhome.com.

David Alexander Bryant ELLICOTT CITY/OCEAN CITY – David Alexander Bryant, age 73, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2019 at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Herbert E. and Edith Brower Bryant. He is survived by his brother, Herbert Bryant, Jr., and his wife May of Las Cruses, N.M., former sister-in-law, Charlene R. Bryant, and niece Dana J. Carr and her husband Robert, of Ellicott City.

Preceding him in death was a brother, John Wesley Bryant, and a sister, Clara McLain.

David was a graduate of University of West Florida. Returning to the Eastern Shore, he taught school in Dorchester County briefly until finding his “niche,” working for Brice and Shirley Phillips, starting at the Phillips Crab House, then general manager of the Beach Plaza Hotel, to Phillips Seafood Restaurants in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., as Director of Design, retiring from there in 2012.

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FROM PAGE 36 He was a member of the Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association, Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and the Ocean City Downtown Improvement Association, where he was instrumental along with Paul Wall, in its development.

Cremation followed his death.

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Donald Leslie Olson OCEAN PINES – Donald Leslie Olson, Lieutenant Commander, US Navy (Retired), passed away on Oct. 22, 2019, after a brief illness.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Wanda Ardeen, his eight children, 20 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Don was born on Oct. 21, 1927 and raised in Montevideo, Minn.

When he was just 15 years old, he ran away from home to enlist in the U.S. Navy under the name of his older brother. He then fought in the Pacific theater from 1943 until the end of World War II. Among other conflicts, he was involved in the Battle of Iwo Jima and witnessed the raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi from the beach where he was stationed as a radio operator. After the end of the war, Don continued his career in the Navy working primarily in communications and, later, cryptology. During his career, he was stationed in Guam, Alaska, Japan and several other bases in the U.S. After his 30-year career in the Navy, Don retired at the rank of Lieutenant Commander in 1973. He then pursued a second career in banking, working as a branch manager for Bal-

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November 1, 2019 timore Federal Savings and Loan in Severna Park, Md., and later working for Augusta Federal and John Hanson Savings and Loan. In 1974, after several years of attending college at night, Don received an Associate of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, University College. Don was actively involved in the Severna Park community from 1961 through 1993; he was a leader of his local Kiwanis and Lions Clubs, the Severna Park Chamber of Commerce and the Severna Park High School Marching Band Boosters.

In recognition of his community service, he served as Grand Marshal of the Severna Park Fourth of July parade in 1983. When not working or volunteering, Don enjoyed boating on the Severn River, rebuilding cars, photography, amateur radio and, beginning in the 1970s, new technology. He was also an active member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Annapolis, Md. At the age of 17, Don married Wanda, then 16, who he met while he was serving in the Navy with Wanda’s older brother, Charles. Together they raised eight children, Donald Roger Olson, Judy Laverne Foster, Lloyd John Olson, Marsha Sue Buss, Wanda Jean Olson, Margaret Olson Hall, Martin Leslie Olson and Julie Marie Olson Daniel.

After retiring from his second career, Don and Wanda moved from Severna Park, Md., to Ocean Pines, Md., where they were both actively engaged in their local community as volunteers and avid bowlers. They helped organize and lead their local AARP tax assistance project DONALD for 20 years, helping LESLIE OLSON elderly residents e-file their federal and state tax returns. They were trained as auxiliary officers of the Ocean City Police Department and received a Key to Ocean City for over 5,000 hours of volunteer service when they relocated to Collington Retirement Community, in Mitchellville, Md., in 2014. While at Collington, Don enjoyed volunteering for the Opportunity Outlet Shop, helping repair watches and replacing watch batteries for other Collington residents.

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FROM PAGE 16 the entire commission meeting Wednesday.

“I have been very open with my public statements about my overall concerns about the current recommendations,” she said. “I start with the premise that I believe most of my constituents expect us as elected officials to balance both education priorities and non-education priorities. The concern about the proposal as introduced is that the cost when you’re talking about the increases, $3.8 billion in spending on top of what we’re already spending on education…it just becomes an affordability issue.”

She said she also wants to make sure local school systems have the authority they need to implement any changes. Carozza supports prioritizing the commission’s recommendations.

Carozza said she was worried that because of the state’s wealth formula, Worcester County could be particularly hard hit by the Kirwan recommendations.

“The wealth formula is heavily weight -ed on property and not income which means it affects the level of funding Worcester receives,” she said. “A lot of that wealth and property income is second homeowners that don’t live here. It distorts our poverty numbers.”

She said she’d heard from county and school system officials who shared that concern but that at this point there was no plan to change the state’s formula.

“At this point it is not part of the recommendations of the funding work group,” she said. “There are some recommendations that would increase assistance to certain low-income areas.”

Carozza is expected to be among the speakers next week at an information meeting Worcester County officials are holding to discuss the recommendations of the Kirwan Commission. The meeting is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Ocean Pines library.

Aside from addressing the issues associated with the Kirwan Commission, Carozza used Monday’s listening session to meet one-on-one with constituents who had concerns. Subjects discussed included a request for assistance for services for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers, concerns about the siting of aquaculture leases from South Point residents, a request from White Horse Park residents for the county to consider a waiver and other options on residency requirements, support for gun control legislation, support for tax withholding changes for reserve and active duty military Maryland residents and support for more emphasis on career trade technology education.

“I hold what I call listening hours as opposed to a traditional town hall because I find that if I can have some conversations with my constituents leading up to the session that that’s very helpful,” Carozza said.

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Same Issues For 911 Calls 25 Years Later HOW WE SEE IT

Ocean City wants to revisit its longheld quest to handle its own 911 calls.

Expectations for any changes on this front should be low.

For at least 25 years, Ocean City officials have tried to convince Worcester County to allow 911 calls originating on the island to be answered in the resort. It makes sense.

Currently, if a person dials 911 from 64th Street, one block south of Ocean City’s communications center, the call first goes to Snow Hill then back to the city’s communications center for dispatching to first responders. A typical call takes about 20 seconds to get dispatched under the current system.

It doesn’t make sense from a practical or geographical standpoint, but money involved here. The finances trump the realities in this case. Worcester County does not want to give up the state funding it receives from emergency calls. If Ocean City were to field

its own calls, the state funds would go to the resort. The county would still need to staff its own communications center and there are costs associated with that. The county’s position is clear and logical. The city’s desire of wanting to handle its own 911 calls is equally understandable.

As of 2015, 44% of all county 911 calls (about 95,000) originated in Ocean City. Back in 2015, County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic provided an update to the Ocean City Mayor and Council on the town’s desire to field its own sourced calls. He said at that time, “The county is not willing to give it up … I’m getting a lot of push back thus far.” Therefore, the question is: what’s different today than it was in 1997 or 2002 or 2015? In 1997, thenCommissioner Granville Trimper, a true homer for Ocean City, said, “We checked into this and found there wasn’t a pressing need to do it. … to

do it just to please somebody is ridiculous. No other county in the state has two 911 systems.”

That was 22 years ago, the issue remains the same today as it was then. Even Ocean City officials acknowledge the system is working, but they do point out response times have been impacted at times. We have always supported the idea of Ocean City fielding its own calls, but practical and logical reasons are not enough in this case. The need for the funds will always win in Snow Hill.

Ocean City has two options – ask the county to share some of the state funding it receives from 911 calls or go through the legislature and try to establish its own stand-alone call center. Neither of these are healthy options, but the legislative route is the only option if the city wants to continue to push the matter. It’s an uphill battle for sure.

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Benefit Rigging Deplorable Editor: I am appalled that Ms. Zadnik/Snider rigged the fund raiser for the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department. I was there. I know exactly what table her son and family were sitting at. Two people at my table said they would love to check the bowl with the numbers. They were willing to bet their numbers were not in there. They were probably right.

But she didn’t just hurt the OPVFD, what about all of the people that came there, paid their money to walk in the door and then continued to spend money. She defrauded every single one of us. Now I do not wish any money be taken from the fire department, but I think that the fine should match all of the people there. Or she should be made to pay a bigger fine to OPVFD. I personally left that night saying I would never attend another quarter auction because it seemed rigged. I did not know who or how, but I knew luck is one thing, that night was another. I don’t think she should just have a $530 fine She defrauded everyone there also. Makes you think twice before attending a "fund raiser".

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Delaware Must Slow Down Wind Agreement Editor: Beach lovers visit eastern Sussex County for the ocean, and a pristine view to the horizon is critical to beach enjoyment. In many ways the view to the horizon would be recognized by Native Americans who fished on the

beach a thousand years ago. The Counting Crows song, They Paved Over Paradise, says, “you don’t know what you’ve lost till it’s gone.” That resonates with us because it’s true.

We are about to lose that horizon view while no one is paying attention.

Two companies have leases in federal waters extending all the way from the Ocean City Inlet to north Rehoboth.

One company wants to build the tallest industrial offshore wind project in the world using wind turbines as large as the Chrysler Building in Manhattan.

When shown visualizations of what the view could be when the leases are built out, and adjusting for the actual details of the proposed projects, 20 to 30 percent of beach lovers say they would go elsewhere, and 30 percent of homeowners would sell their homes.

Even more people will object when they see nighttime views of flashing red airplane warning lights. Imagine that field of lights stretching from Rehoboth to Ocean City. For perspective, the proposed industrial sized turbines planned for this project are four times taller than the one in Lewes.

Can we put a price on this loss of view? It turns out we can. The Delaware Department of Tourism estimates the direct economic value of beach tourism is about $2 billion a year, supporting over 18,000 jobs. In a worst case scenario, counting direct, and indirect losses in round numbers, the beach economy could lose a billion dollars a year in tourist revenue, and 9,000 jobs.

Let’s be clear. This is not about whether wind or solar projects are built. It’s about where. During the Maryland approval process a consult-

ant concluded the offshore projects would simply replace onshore wind projects which sell electric power at one-fourth the price, requiring onetwentieth of the subsidies from electric customers. We could build a whole lot more wind and solar for what it is costing to build offshore.

The projects exist because of federal decisions to offer leases, and Maryland’s state government decisions to offer the offshore wind companies a guarantee of $5 billion in revenue backed up by Maryland electric customers. Ocean City, MD opposes the state plan out of concern for lost tourism from the negative impacts of the view of wind turbines off the coast, and has refused to allow power transmission cables to come ashore if the turbines are visible from the coast.

The only leverage Delaware beach towns have to stop these projects is to follow Ocean City’s lead and work to change the state approval to bring electric transmission cables onshore. Our beach communities need to hold hearings, to receive public comment, and to vote for resolutions for, or against these offshore wind projects, just like they did when there was a threat from off shore oil drilling. The towns passed resolutions opposing the drilling, and the state amended the Coastal Zone Act to prohibit pipelines from coming ashore.

The deeper we dig into the process used to approve the projects, the more disturbing things become. For example, the State Park Division is asking for comments on bringing electric transmission cables ashore at Fenwick Island State Park, and building two power subSEE NEXT PAGE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR stations. Planned improvements to the park infrastructure include adding a parking garage, and pickle ball courts.

Yet, the agreement with wind developer Ørsted was already signed on July, 18. Comments generally come before contracts are signed, not after.

No environmental, navigation, geotechnical, or economic impact studies have been done. However, the agreement states numerous state permits will be granted with no mention of any studies. Is a flood prone barrier island the right place for power transmission substations? Do the park neighbors have any real say in an already signed agreement?

The agreement with Ørsted leaves a five year window to obtain permits.

Good thing they left so much time as signs are not good the project will be approved quickly. Significantly, the Maryland Energy Administration ask-ed the Maryland Public Service Commission to re-open the approval docket.

The PSC approval started with turbines about 300 feet high, increased to 459 feet, and as of September 24, to 853 feet, with even taller turbines on the drawing board. MEA “believes these changes demand additional review”.

A review could take a long time, no doubt Ocean City will request a review of the economic impact study which ignored the potential impacts on tourism. Our state parks division signed the Fenwick Island agreement before the taller turbines were announced.

When the U.S Interior Department, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management put the leases up for bid they had completed minimal studies on the environmental, navigational, fisheries, and economic impact needed to give final approval of offshore wind projects. They still haven’t completed the final studies. In August BOEM took a step back to review the cumulative impact of offshore wind which is likely to further delay project permitting.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service has complained the BOEM initial studies did a poor job on the fisheries impact analysis. Impacts on tourism were not considered. Bird and bat impacts have not adequately been covered. Honestly, who in their right mind would put a 40 square mile gauntlet of whirling turbine blades almost a thousand feet high directly in the middle of the Atlantic Flyway, one of North America’s major annual migration routes for millions of birds?

The University of Delaware received hundreds of thousands of dollars from BOEM to conduct an East Coast survey of how tourists would react to offshore wind. This is a key issue in determining economic impacts. The survey measured reactions to daytime and night visualizations of what the project would look like. A similar study from North Carolina State University found dramatically higher negative reactions to the nighttime images. However, the Delaware study did not publish the results of the

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nighttime images. Why not?

U.S Representative Andy Harris’s office confirmed this week the Coast Guard is in the final stages of designating part of the southern lease area off the Ocean City coast as a navigational fairway which would preclude the construction of wind turbines in that area.

The Ørsted project requires the gathering of meteorological data for one year from an ocean based tower.

A special boat required to erect the tower arrived off the Delaware coast in September, but has sailed away without erecting the tower. This will result in another lengthy delay.

It is clear wind projects off the Delaware coast face major hurdles.

Given all these concerns, why is the state in such a rush to sign a longterm agreement? We hope our beach towns will do their due diligence on this topic. We hope our Delaware politicians, including the federal delegation, will work to protect the ecology of our state parks, and the will of beach towns.

David T. Stevenson (The writer is the director of Caesar Rodney Institute’s Center for Energy Competitiveness.)

Craft Beer Fest Thanks Editor: On behalf of the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC), I would like to thank the numerous businesses and individuals that made our 5th annual craft beer fest held on Oct. 26 at Sunset Park in downtown Ocean City such a big success. Over 1,500 attendees enjoyed this event which continues to get larger and better each year.

This success includes our event partners, Shore Craft Beer, and the Town of Ocean City, the 19 breweries with their seasonal craft beers, Eastern Shore Distributing, Carey Distributors, Street Kitchen and Mother’s Cantina food trucks, retail vendors, Johnny Bling Band and our many volunteers. We are thankful to the Town of Ocean City, Worcester County Tourism and HMRA who sponsored the commemorative pint glasses. We wish to provide a special thanks to the adjacent property owner to Sunset Park, Wilde Daug’s On Lost Lady Beach, who allowed this year’s festival to use their waterfront property.

Also, thanks to The Harrison Group who provided nearby parking for event vendors and volunteers.

In addition to this event bringing many people to the downtown area it is also a fundraiser for our nonprofit organization. We look forward to seeing everyone next year for our 6th annual craft beer fest, tentatively set for Oct. 24, 2020. And don’t forget about the “Love On Tap” craft beer festival to happen on Feb. 29, 2020 at the OC Convention Center. Information and tickets will be available at www.shorecraftbeerfest.com.

Glenn Irwin (The writer is the executive director of the OCDC.)

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By Publisher/Editor Steve Green

This time of year is when businesses and commercial properties are often sold. Even when the deals never materials, it’s in the fall months when rumors begin circulating about certain businesses about to change hands. In Berlin, that’s certainly been the case. A prime example would be in Berlin when one of the area’s more successful independent retail stores, Victorian Charm, was recently sold.

Though the Victorian Charm rumors from the summer turned out to be true, there has been a lot of scuttlebutt about The Globe in recent week. The rumor mill has it that the restaurant has been sold by proprietor Jennifer Dawicki. She said this week that’s not true. What’s accurate is the building is for sale and a contract is in place for it to be sold by C & E Patton Family LLC to Burley Oak Brewing Company owner Bryan Brushmiller. Though neither the buyer nor the seller wanted to discuss the potential deal because it’s not official, it’s clear the property will be changing hands soon barring something unforeseen in the purchase process.

Now the sole proprietor of The Globe after she and friends purchased the business from the Patton family in 2006, Dawicki said this week the pending transaction would not impact her restaurant operations at this time. On her marquee this week, Dawicki acknowledged the ongoing fodder about the business’s future. The marquee message read, “Don’t be spooked by rumors, sweet treats inside.” With details scant at this time because of the ongoing nature of the deal, what is known is the 6,268square-foot landmark property on Broad Street has a current property assessment of $545,000 as of July. There will be more to report on this in the coming months.

Chris Trimper’s death last Thursday from an allergic reaction was tragic. To leave behind a loving wife and three young kids at the age of 42 years old is heartbreaking. You didn’t have to know Trimper to understand the enormity of this loss for his family, business and community.

I didn’t know Trimper personally. I knew of him because it’s such a small community. He was clearly a leader who cared about his community. It wasn’t just about making money off the family business – Trimper Rides. He believed in giving back of his time and resources and was active in a variety of organizations. It’s ironic that he passed away after participating in a Downtown Association of Ocean City golf fundraiser. The allergic reaction that took the man’s life occurred at the golf benefit’s reception.

Though social media can be a disgusting venue at times, there were some beautiful messages shared about Trimper last Friday. Nothing will ease the grief this family is experiencing. The feeling of loss will persist forever in all likelihood. Time will help for some folks. For others, it will take years to come to grips with what happened. May his loved ones find some peace in their memories of him and in knowing how well he was thought of in our community. Services will be held Saturday in Ocean City at noon.

There were more than 645 comments on this paper’s initial Facebook post announcing Trimper’s death Friday morning. Here’s a sample of what some people (names being withheld) said about him on Facebook.

“Such a great person and a truly kind soul. An honor to know him.

Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Such a sad time. Thank you Chris Trimper for shining your infectious smile on us all. Rest easy my friend.”

“He was the kindness person we know. Loving father and husband.

He will be missed by all the people he touched. Our prayers are with all the family.”

“My heart breaks for his family. What a beautiful legacy to leave his children. His character was a true model for others. Sending healing light to his entire family & our community.”

“My heart is with his family and friends. He was such a great guy to work for. Was always super kind and had a smile on his face every time I saw him.”

“What an awesome man he will truly be missed but NEVER forgotten!

He had the biggest heart ever would do anything for anyone he didn't even have to know you. Thinking & praying for his friends & family!”

“OMG, such a tragedy and a huge loss to his family, friends and the Trimper organization and the entire community. RIP. Live each day as if it's your last.”

“Our hearts are broken. We are keeping everyone in our prayers. This has created a void that can never truly be filled. Prayers, hugs, and love to all.”

“Such a tragic loss! Ocean City has lost another gentle giant! Deepest sympathies to his loving family and friends.”

“Chris was a wonderful person and a great friend. His untimely passing will be felt by everyone who knew him and our prayers are with the family.”

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Flight Academy Honored BERLIN – Ocean Aviation Flight Academy has been recognized for its high standard of accomplishment in flight training by The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the world’s largest aviation association.

Ocean Aviation Flight Academy has been awarded a spot on the 2019 Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School, a title given to high scoring flight schools from AOPA’s annual Flight Training Experience Survey.

AOPA’s Flight Training Experience Awards were created to highlight the best flight training the industry has to offer.

“Creating a genuine bond with a customer is crucial to creating a positive flight training experience,” said Chris Moser, AOPA’s Senior Director of Flight Training Education. “Based on the direct feedback we received in the survey, there is no doubt that this year’s winners have connected in a powerful way to their customers. These flight training providers are doing it right.”

Mike Freed, president of Ocean Aviation, thanks all the students and the team of flight training professionals who have helped to attain this recognition.

The 2019 awards were drawn from flight students and pilots who voluntarily reviewed their flight training experience this past summer through an AOPA online customer satisfaction survey. The process yielded an evaluation of 972 different flight schools and 1,876 individual flight instructors.

Leadership Promotions SALISBURY – Peninsula Regional Health System (PRHS) of Salisbury recently entered into agreements with Nanticoke Health Services in Seaford, Del. and McCready Health in Crisfield to

create an integrated healthcare system to enhance and expand world-class care for the entire Delmarva Peninsula.

Stronger partnerships guarantee a superior provision of care at the right place and the right time. This new collaboration, which will be finalized by early 2020, will result in a larger, more comprehensive health system combining experiences, people, best quality and safety practices and a shared passion and dedication for helping people.

A significant component of the partnership is establishing leadership at the health system level to ensure the DEBRA new system operates as SHEETS effectively and efficiently as possible across all care sites.

Recently, PRHS President/CEO Steve Leonard announced the promotions of Debra Sheets to Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness and Scott Phillips to PRHS’s Vice President of Supply Chain and Support Services. Sheets has been with Peninsula Regional Medical Center and PRHS since 2008.

Phillips has been with the organization for the last nine years.

“As the system continues to evolve, we look SCOTT PHILLIPS forward to Deb and Scott extending their expertise and support beyond PRMC to now include Nanticoke in their respective areas. It will be important that the system maintains extremely high quality while looking for ways to improve operations and reduce cost,” added Leonard. “I look forward to each of these individuals having a lasting impact as we work through the integration.”

AGH To Use Grant Funds On Expanding Diabetes Services

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BERLIN – A $100,000 grant is expected to help a local hospital expand its diabetes management program.

In an award presentation last week, officials at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) received a $100,000 grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to expand services for individuals with diabetes.

The hospital’s Diabetes and Endocrinology Center will use the funds to expand its diabetes management program. Specifically, the expansion will incorporate care coordination and medication therapy management services to help patients better manage the complexities of diabetes, improving outcomes and allowing individuals to maintain a high quality of life.

Colleen Wareing, vice president of patient care services at AGH, said the grant funding supports the hospital’s mission to care for individuals in the community. She noted that 16.7% of county residents have diabetes, which is higher than the state prevalence rate of 10.2%.

“We are significantly higher than the state,” she said, “and that means we have a bigger problem and a problem we need to address.”

Wareing said the hospital has implemented education, prevention and

Representatives from Atlantic General Hospital and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield are pictured at last week’s check presentation.

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support programs that have reached thousands of patients over the years.

She said the grant funding would expand upon those efforts by identifying people with high blood sugar and connecting them to health care services.

Dr. Faustino Macuha, of the hospital’s Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, noted complications from diabetes can be severe.

“As we know, improperly controlled diabetes can lead to a bunch of different complications,” he said, “really effecting every organ system in the body.”

But Macuha said the hospital’s diabetes management program helps those in the community. He said the grant will provide funding for education, drug management services, and retinopathy screenings.

“A lot of patients don’t have regular vision coverage, and we will be able to provide good, adequate retina screenings for diabetic retinopathy at a point of care,” he said. “I think this is a really great option for our patients to have in our center.”

Julie Wagner, vice president of com-

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munity affairs at CareFirst, said the grant is a way for the company to reinvest in the community.

“We really look at our community giving as that dividend back into the community,” she said, “with a goal of improving the overall health beyond our members, reaching out to those who are uninsured or underinsured.”

Wagner noted that CareFirst seeks innovative programs that tackle challenges within a community. She said the grant is the first step in the company’s campaign to address health issues associated with diabetes.

“We want to thank you all for the work that you are doing and the way in which you are doing it,” she said.

“It’s just the type of thing we look for.”

Delegate Wayne Hartman recognized CareFirst for its generosity and AGH officials for starting the program.

“It’s great to see that we are doing something, to take the initiative and increase awareness,” he said. “I feel confident this program is going to work and that it’s working already.”

In an interview after the presentation, Macuha said the goal of expanding the diabetes management program is to reach more people and improve the health of those with diabetes and pre-diabetes.

“We hope to identify and target patients and make sure that they have that access to care,” he said.

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Mallards Win ESIAC Title In Penalties

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BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team won its sixth straight Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship last week in dramatic fashion.

The Mallards overcame tremendous adversity to repeat as ESIAC champions. For starters, Worcester had to replace legendary Hall of Fame Coach Terry Underkoffler, who stepped aside last year after a remarkable career at Worcester and in New Jersey. Underkoffler was replaced by first-year Head Coach Jon Adkins, who took over the program this season.

In addition, the Mallards also lost a 40-goal scorer and team MVP from last year along with 12 total seniors who dominated playing time on last year’s championship team.

The Mallards finished the regular season with a pedestrian 6-5-3 record, but put it together when it counted in the ESIAC playoffs with a pair of overtime wins. During the stretch run, Worcester went on a seven-game non-losing streak includ-

ing five wins and two ties. The Mallards played three overtime games in the last week of the season alone. It was a theme that carried over into the ESIAC playoffs and Worcester was up to the task.

Last Wednesday, the Worcester boys beat Delmarva Christian, 2-1, in the ESIAC semifinals on the road.

After a scoreless first half, Max Taylor scored a breakaway goal to put the Mallards on the board in the second half. However, Delmarva Christian tied it, sending the game into overtime. In the overtime, Ryan Cronin scored for Worcester, sending the Mallards into the conference championship game on Friday against Salisbury School.

Worcester and Salisbury School split two regular season matchups, so something had to give in the title game. The two teams were tied at 00 after 80 minutes of regulation. Neither team was able to score in 20 minutes of overtime. During penalty kicks, Worcester’s Max Huber scored the clinching goal and won the conference championship for the Mallards, touching off a wild celebration on the home field.

Worcester Falls In Conference Semifinals

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity soccer team’s season ended with a 5-3 loss to Salisbury School in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) semifinals last week.

The Mallards entered the ESIAC playoffs as the top seed in the conference and faced familiar rival Salisbury School in the semifinals at home last Wednesday. The Worcester girls had

beaten Salisbury School twice during the regular season, including a 5-1 win on the road on September 11, followed by a 6-2 victory at home on October 8.

However, the third time was not the charm for Worcester last Wednesday as the Mallards fell to the Dragons, 53, in the ESIAC semifinals at home.

The loss did little to tarnish what was a remarkable season for the Mallards, who finished with a 6-1-2 record, their only regular season blemish a 2-0 loss to old rival Saints Peter and Paul back on September 18.

Decatur Girls Bow Out Of Regionals

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity soccer team bowed out of the state playoffs quietly last week, falling to Chesapeake of Anne Arundel County, 3-0, in the 2A-South sectional opener.

The Seahawks had an up and down

season and finished with a 4-8 record.

Decatur was seeded sixth in the 2ASouth Section II region when the brackets were released last week and drew a first-round matchup against Chesapeake on the road last Thursday. The Seahawks fell to Chesapeake on the road in the playoff opener, closing out the season.

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Seahawks Fall To Bennett In States

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team fell to old rival Bennett, 2-0, in the state 3A-South sectional final at home on Tuesday, ending what was otherwise a remarkable season for the Seahawks.

Decatur went 11-1 in the regular season, its only loss coming to Parkside, 1-0, back on September 24. Despite falling just a game short of winning the Bayside South title and a shot at the Bayside Conference championship, loftier goals were still out there for the Seahawks including a possible regional or even state championship.

When the state 3A-South brackets were released last week, Decatur had earned the top seed in Section II and a first-round bye. The Seahawks took care of business in the state playoff opener last week with a 2-1 win over

fourth-seeded Chesapeake of Anne Arundel County.

However, looming in the Section II final was familiar Bayside South rival Bennett. The Seahawks had recently beaten the Clippers, 2-1, in overtime back on October 17, but the road to a potential regional championship was blocked by another meeting with Bennett.

As the higher seed, Decatur hosted Bennett in the Section II final on Tuesday. The teams were tied at 0-0 after one half, but the Clippers scored twice in the second half and the Seahawks couldn’t get anything going on offense as Bennett held on for the 2-0 win.

Again, the abrupt end to the state playoff run did little to tarnish a remarkable season for the Seahawks.

Decatur started with a five-game winning streak before the lone loss to Parkside. The Seahawks then reeled off seven straight wins before the loss in the state playoffs on Tuesday.

Parkside Rallies Past Decatur Late

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team hung with visiting Parkside for a little over three quarters last week before the Rams pulled away for the 35-21 win.

The Seahawks entered last Friday’s home game against Parkside with a 25 record, although Decatur had been competitive through most of the season.

Parkside, meanwhile, had been on a roll, winning five straight after a narrow 7-6 loss to North Caroline in the season opener way back on September 6.

On paper at least, Decatur’s game with the Rams looked like a mismatch, but the Seahawks turned in one of their better performances of the season at home last Friday. De-

catur lead 21-15 at the half and held the lead through the third quarter as the Rams started to battle back.

Parkside scored early in the fourth quarter to take its first lead of the game at 28-21. The Rams added a late touchdown and pulled away for the 35-21 win. Next up for the Seahawks is the annual regular season finale against county rival Snow Hill, representing a good chance for the Seahawks to end the 2019 campaign on a high note.

Snow Hill enters the home game against Decatur on Friday with a 1-7 record, its only win coming in the season opener with Chincoteague. In the last few years, Decatur has vented a little frustration on Snow Hill in the finale, beating the Eagles, 61-0, last year and 49-0 in 2017.

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Berlin Seahawks Advance To Regionals

The Berlin Seahawks Pop Warner under-12 team pictured above finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and captured the Henlopen Conference championship.

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MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – The Berlin Seahawks Pop Warner under-12 team finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and captured the Henlopen Conference championship.

The Seahawks now advance to

the Eastern Region Pop Warner tournament that gets underway this weekend with an opportunity to advance to the Pop Warner Super Bowl at the ESPN Zone at Disney in Orlando. The team with have to make it through a four-game single elimination bracket to make it to the Super Bowl.

Decatur Harriers Solid In Bayside Meet

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity cross-country teams turned in solid performances at the Bayside Conference championships last week in Cambridge with high team scores and several standout individual finishes.

On the boys’ side, Sam Woodley was Decatur’s top finisher, coming in 11th, while Tristan Dutton was 13th.

Liam Foley was 45th, Silas Cascio was 46th, and Kai Ross was 48th.

George Cheynet was 52nd, and Aryavir Sangwan was 60th out of the 102 runners in the boys’ meet.

On the girls’ side, Mary Mergott was the top finisher for Decatur in the girls’ meet, coming in 6th. Devon Kramer finished 17th, Elizabeth Dutton was 20th, Avery Braciszewski was 23rd, Mackenzie Cathell was 24th, Mikayla Denault was 25th, and Amalia Murphy was 36th.

Worcester Prep’s cross-country teams last week claimed the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship. Pictured above, the happy Mallards show off the championship hardware.

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am constantly amazed at what my kids do and do not remember.

My boys, 11 and 9, are highmaintenance kids. I’m not talking negatively of them. It’s just the way they are at this point in their lives.

They need us.

I am fortunate to have friends with kids nearly the same age as mine.

Therefore, it’s wonderful to be able to compare our journeys and commiserate about this or that.

For instance, I sent a buddy a picture of what I found underneath Carson’s favorite chair one day. It was a bunch of empty plastic bags. If he was a teenager, I might have thought it was something illicit. Knowing it’s Carson and the fact he’s a cookie monster, I knew he was stashing away the evidence of some trips to the kitchen for cookies. It’s funny to me he didn’t think of throwing the bags away in the trash because we don’t dig through our trash for evidence of wrongdoing. My friend sent me back a picture of candy wrappers under his daughter’s bed from Easter.

It’s comforting to know we are swimming in the same proverbial lake.

Another time recently I exchanged a series of text messages about how forgetful our kids are these days. It seems their brains just can’t keep everything straight. I like to think of it as their lives is like a juggling act.

They have a lot of balls they are trying to keep in the air and there are times when one or two or more fall to the ground.

In Beckett’s case, he’s fortunate we live and work close to his school.

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This is all part of growing pains and teaching independence. There are bound to be missteps along the way. As his parents, we are there to help as we can, but it’s remarkable to me how he can forget important things like a second shoe and remember trivial things from five years about a vacation or the exact point his video game crashed due to an Internet issue when he was 8 years old.

At one point recently, I threw one of his favorite phrases – I don’t get it -- back at him. It was during a period of exasperation over his forgetfulness. I told him, “I don’t get it, how can you forget to print out an important essay and not remember to get a test signed that you got an ‘A’ on, but you can recall how many sacks Ray Lewis got in his career and how many threes Steph Curry made his rookie year.” He reminded me it’s because he has an “extreme interest” in sports, as if that should clear up or comfort me in some fashion.

With the other child of the house, it’s much of the same on a different level. Due to his disabilities, Pam and I do a lot more for Carson than Beckett when it comes to independence.

We want Beckett to be accountable and able to function on a certain level without us. There are limitations with Carson.

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There is no question Carson, 9, works us. For example, he can get himself dressed each morning. We pick out his clothes for him, but it’s a struggle for him to dress himself. We want him to be more like his brother.

The rule with Beckett is no electronics in the morning until he’s ready to walk out the door, meaning he must be dressed with his teeth brushed and in a presentable state. In a perfect world, Carson would be doing the same. I think one morning this school year got himself dressed by himself, proving he can do it. Most mornings he whines and acts helpless. Whether it’s laziness or his disabilities I don’t know, but I do know he’s playing us most of the time.

Another example of his questionable limitations came at school. One afternoon he evidently did not pack his homework folder. When we went to get out his reading homework, the folder was not there. I told him we can’t do his homework then. He gave me a coy smile, making it clear he may have intentionally not packed it.

Later, when his mom asked if he did his homework, he hunched his shoulders and signed, “Dad.” She then asked me about it and I told her the homework folder didn’t come home.

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District Governor Bill Ferguson recently attended a meeting of the Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club and presented the club with the 2019-20 Rotary International Banner. Pictured, from left, are Co-President Cliff Berg, Ferguson and Co-President Dan Harris. The club meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Residence Inn by Marriott.

On National Make A Difference Day, members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 166 (President Emily Nock, Vice President Karen Thompson, Rosie Garlitz, Jessie Parsons and Jeanette Deskiewicz) presented US Coast Guard Station Ocean City, represented by Seaman Smith, CS1 Hinkle and Fireman Wellman with Halloween goodies.

Servers in SoDel Concepts’ 11 restaurants engaged in a friendly competition this summer to see who could sell the most wine from Bouchaine Vineyards. Located in Napa, Bouchaine is owned by Delaware residents Gerret and Tatiana Copeland.

Above, Mike Zygmonski, the company’s wine director, is pictured with the winners, from left, Viktoria Kuleshova, Samantha Danaher and Sarah Shoemaker.

Members of the Ocean Pines Players visited the Kiwanis Club of Ocean PinesOcean City this month to talk about their two remaining performances of year, namely "Assisted Living" (musical) in November at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Ocean City and in December "Twas the Night Before Christmas" in the Mar-Va Theater in Pocomoke. Pictured, from left, are Karen McClure, Dorothy Shelton and Jerry Gietka with their banner.

The Germantown School on Trappe Road in Berlin hosted the dedication this month of a handmade wooden bench, donated by the Republican Women of Worcester County. The bench is located facing the school and in what was the original apple and peach orchard. Six apple trees have been recently planted and peach trees will soon be planted.

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In The News

Worcester Prep’s Upper School dedicated the entire week of Oct. 7-12 to celebrate Homecoming. Festivities kicked-off with an activity-packed Spirit Week and culminated with an alumni/family cookout, soccer game, and Homecoming dance. Above, The Homecoming Court consisted of, from left, freshman prince and princess Luke Bunting and Olivia Mattingly; senior prince and princess Gavin Carmody and Jordan Campbell; senior king and queen Jacob Lewis and Kennedy Humes; sophomore prince and princess Vaughn Zender and Brooke Phillips; junior prince and princess Hunter Gentry and Arusa Islam. Below, members of the Class of 2023 celebrated their Powder Puff football game victory.

The Stephen Decatur High School Atlantic Athlete Outreach group participated in a grounds clean up to promote clean athletic facilities. The group also promotes equal access to athletic programs by recycling equipment. Pictured are Mary Mergott, Summer Vorsteg, Macy Dill, Isy Kristick, Gabby Izzett, Prutha Patel, Richard Poist, Jake Gillespie and Luke Mergott.

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Kindergarten students at Ocean City Elementary School celebrated their first narrative writing piece during Writer’s Workshop. Pictured are new writing partners, Dominic Greer and Joseph Kraeuter from Robyn Diesel’s class sharing their stories.

Berlin Intermediate School's fourth grade science classes learned about potential and kinetic energy. These students, including Jason Geremia and Rozie West, made rubber band rollers to show the transfer of energy from potential to kinetic energy.

Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School eighth graders worked together this month as a team with Chesapeake Housing Mission to build a handicap ramp for a Westover woman. The students worked under the direction of Joe Flanagan and Kevin Johnson of the Chesapeake Housing Mission in using hand and power tools in their task completion. The project included removing an old ramp before building the new ramp.

The Stephen Decatur High School National English Honor Society (NEHS) sponsored its 6th annual Haunted Hallway featuring an R.L. Stine's Goosebumps theme. Above, Devin Tucker, Dylan Wilkins and Eddie Aksu are pictured.

New Parking App Reducing Tickets In Fenwick Island

November 1, 2019

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island say the town’s new ParkMobile app has lowered the number of parking tickets issued to visitors.

In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council last week, officials noted a significant decrease in parking tickets issued in September.

Councilwoman Vicki Carmean said the number of parking tickets decreased from 20 in September of 2018 to five this September.

Fenwick Island Police Chief William Boyden attributed the decrease to the town’s use of the ParkMobile application.

“Our parking tickets have dropped dramatically,” he said, “not because of the kiosks, but mostly because of the app. A lot of people are using the app.”

In June, the town introduced a new ParkMobile app, which allows visitors to obtain a permit for street parking without visiting the parking kiosk at the police department.

Those who download the ParkMobile app can use their phones to purchase parking permits by parking their car in a ParkMobile “zone,” entering the ParkMobile number located on the sign and selecting the amount of time they want to use. Parking time can also be extended using the mobile app.

Boyden said the app has made it more convenient for visitors to pay and renew parking permits.

“As soon as it went online during the summer we saw a decrease in parking tickets,” he said. “I think for people it’s much easier.”

According to police activity reports issued each month, parking tickets decreased from 58 to 35 in June, from 80 to 59 in July, from 59 to 52 in August, and from 20 to five in September.

“They pull up and see a parking spot and they don’t have to go to the kiosk,” he said. “They just get their phone out. It’s worked out very well.”

Boyden last week also encouraged Fenwick Island property owners to sign up for the police department’s House Watch Program.

“If anybody is leaving town for the holidays or for the winter, please either send us an email or drop us a line or call and leave a message,” he said. “That way we can give some extra attention to your house and keep an eye on it.”

Boyden added that property owners should also fill out emergency contact forms.

“That way, if we find something wrong with your house or a door is open, and you have an emergency contact, we can call you directly,” he said.

For more information, visit www.fenwickisland.delaware.gov/communityprograms.

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This week I stopped in the Pines Public House and the Original Greene Turtle as well as closing weekends for The Hobbit and Harrison’s Harbor Watch.

The Hobbit Staff: Evan Kibby, Vlad Chris, Tim Preziosi, Val Frizzle, Chri Wright, Alex Miller, Olivia Thomas, Hannah Adkins, Owner Garvey Heideman, Alex Dunstan, John Rich and Gabe Campoverde - Thanks For A Great Season!

By Terri French

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE REGIONAL RESTAURANT AND BAR SCENE

Pines Public House: Owners Alex Buinovskis and Dennis Klimins

In Places

Harrison’s Harbor Watch: Erin Summers, Christine Cortazzo, Parker Harrington, Rachel Cloud, Bree Gregorio and Jessica Cooney.

Thanks For A Great Season!

Pines Public House: Manager Erin Meyers, Taylor Toomey and Josh Blackway

Harrison Harbor Watch: Micki Perry and Lori Vetock

The Hobbit: Don & Penny Flounders

Greene Turtle North: Rita Constable & Michael Smith of Pearl Duo entertained the Happy Hour crowd.

Greene Turtle North: Will Jenkins and Chelsea Cloyd

Greene Turtle North: The Famous Bartender Jean Taylor and Brent Spicer

Pines Public House: Casey Storer and Ryan Culp

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Chris Parypa’s Photo Of The Week: Each week staff photographer Chris Parypa is tasked with submitting a photo from his vast library

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Big kudos to Rackliffe House Colonial Fair Event Chair Laura Mears, President Sue Cropper, and Executive Director Tina Busko for putting on an amazing event.

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By Jeanette Deskiewicz

FEATURING THOSE HELPING CAUSES IN THE RESORT AREA

The Globe Theater presented a Monster Art Mash with artists Tres Denk, Marc Emond and Pete Mueller during the October 2nd Friday Art Stroll.

In Society

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Partnering up with their honey and teas at the Rackliffe House Colonial Fair were Ron Wilson (Stillbrook Farm Apiary) and Jamie Davis (Coastal Coffee Roasting).

At the inaugural Rackliffe House Colonial Fair Emily Vackof and Megan Kiser had eggs for sale laid by their Heirloom Chickens, Forsynthia and Chickweed.

Local Boy Scout Troop members Penny Lavezzo (#621) and Woody Woodward (#225) assisted with parking at the inaugural Rackliffe House Colonial Fair.

The Julia Purnell Museum 2019 Fiberfest featured craft vendors such as Jennifer and Jamie Compston of Jennifer J Creations.

Weekend Docent Sandra Hudson joined Board volunteer Dawn Mowbrey in selling books and baked goods at the 2019 Julia Purnell Museum Fiberfest.

During Berlin’s 2nd Friday Art Stroll, Lindsey Buckman, Bonnie Preziosi, Lora Walinskas, and Manette Cramer got caught by a creature outside The Globe Theater’s Monster Art Mash Show.

At Downtown Pocomoke’s Annual Fall Festival, Tammy and Richard Doda collected donations for the Aid Our Veterans organization.

Election judges Karen Timmons and Lisa Shockley can always be found looking for help for the upcoming 2020 election, including at this year’s Downtown Pocomoke Annual Fall Festival.

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Grants To Charities:

The Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal) has awarded $9,200 in grants to local charities through the Coastal REALTORS® Foundation, including the Art League of Ocean City, Coastal Hospice, The Cricket Center, Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District, Crisfield Volunteer Fire Department, The Grace Center, Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore, Wicomico Child Advocacy Center, Wicomico Environmental Trust, Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, Wyatt’s Warriors Foundation and Young Life Salisbury. The foundation is a charitable fund held by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

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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.

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 1, 2019 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 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 9: Anglers Club Meeting The Ocean Pines Anglers Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Ocean Pines Library. Featured speaker will be White Marlin Open winner Tommy Hinkle. All are welcome.

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 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 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.

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.

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

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

November 9: Democratic Meeting The next Democratic Central Committee of Worcester County meeting will be held from 9-11 a.m. at the Snow Hill library branch. 410-213-1956

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 16: Fried Chicken Dinner New Hope United Methodist Church will hold an all-you-can-eat fried chicken dinner, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $13 per adult. Carryouts available.

410-543-8244 or 443-235-0251.

Horoscopes

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Caution dominates the Sheep's monetary aspect this week. Rams and Ewes might want to shear their big spending plans until a more favorable financial picture begins to emerge by week's end.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Thrift counts both at home and at work.

So you might want to rethink major purchases or investments. Also, be wary of a so-called revelation about a previous decision.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Both household budgets and workplace accounts might benefit from some judicious trimming of unnecessary expenses. A partnership could lead to an unexpected challenge.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): A previously overlooked opportunity could re-emerge with a new travel-related matter. Check this out carefully to see if it's what you really want before you decide one way or another.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): This could be the start of a new careerchanging phase, so start marking down your many accomplishments for those who need to know how much you have to offer. Good luck.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): It's not too early for the sometimes procrastinating Virgo to start making those long-distance travel plans. The sooner you decide where to go, when to go and how to go, the better.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Financial matters once again figure in any major action you might take regarding career, travel or other endeavors. You'll want a ready reserve to help you back up those moves.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): Trying to resolve a problem in a personal relationship could be more difficult than you'd expected. Look into the possibility that someone might be interfering for his or her own reasons.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): A project you once rejected might be more attractive because of changes that you feel you can now work with.

The weekend is especially favorable to family matters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): This is a good week for the gregarious Goat to enjoy being with people you care for. You might even want to show off those creative kitchen skills you're so adept at.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): A colleague might think your attitude is patronizing or even outright insulting. True. That might be his or her problem. But you might want to take some reassuring steps anyway.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): It's a good time to jettison those old concepts about a family matter you might have been holding on to. This will help make room for a new and more enlightened way of dealing with it.

BORN THIS WEEK: You like to analyze a puzzling situation before you try to resolve it. This makes you excel at getting things done the right way. © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Friday November 8, 2019 at 11:00 AM Sale to be held on the premises.

Inspection one hour before the auction.

Exceptional commercial property in Ocean Pines. Property includes 2369 square feet improvement plus bonus detached modular structure on .44 +/- acre lot. Prime Commercial location inside the Pines with endless possibilities. Broker Participation Offered.

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VALUABLE WATERFRONT HOME SITE

Summary of Terms of Sale: A first deposit in the form of cash, cashier’s check or certified check for $20,000.00 due at the time and place of sale.

An additional, or second, deposit in an amount that will bring the total deposit up to 10% of the Purchase Price is due to be paid at the auctioneer’s office within two (2) business days after the sale.

Settlement is 30 days from the sale date.

A 6% BUYER’S PREMIUM ADDED TO THE HAMMER PRICE, collectively the Purchase Price.

Friday November 8, 2019 at 1:00 PM Sale to be held on the premises.

Inspection one hour before the auction.

Exceptional .71 +/- Acre waterfront home site in Ocean Pines.

Bring your plans and live the dream! Prime residential lot inside the Pines with endless possibilities. Broker Participation Offered.

Lot 64, Port Arthur Court ,“White Tail Sanctuary” Ocean Pines, MD 21811

Summary of Terms of Sale: A first deposit in the form of cash, cashier’s check or certified check for $10,000.00 due at the time and place of sale. An additional, or second, deposit in an amount that will bring the total deposit up to 10% of the Purchase Price is due to be paid at the auctioneer’s office within two (2) business days after the sale.

Settlement is 30 days from the sale date.

A 6% BUYER’S PREMIUM ADDED TO THE HAMMER PRICE, collectively the Purchase Price.

For complete terms and conditions visit www.atlanticauctions.com or contact Jack Levi at jlevi@bscamerica.com or (410) 803-4161.

Choosing Between Term, Permanent Life Insurance

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Wealth Of Knowledge

BY COLIN MACOMBER

SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCH

BERLIN – People are often confused about the types of life insurance.

How long does coverage last? Why can pricing be so different? How much life insurance do I need?

The first thing to know about life insurance is that there are two main types - term and permanent. Think of these two as renting vs. buying a home.

Renting may be cheaper however you do not build any equity. When your lease expires, you move out and the money spent is gone. This “renting” phenomenon is how term insurance works. Permanent life insurance is similar to purchasing a home. The monthly expense may be higher, but you are earning equity and paying down principal. If and when you sell your house, you receive all of the equity as well as any appreciation that may have occurred.

Term life insurance is a short-term fi-

Many Options To Weigh With Decision

nancial safety net usually taken out for a period of 1-30 years at a cost much lower than any type of permanent insurance. During the selected term, if the contract owner dies, the beneficiary receives the face value of the term policy. Term insurance, however, does not acquire any cash value.

When the term is over, the coverage ends.

Should you want to renew, your premiums will increase with your COLIN age. Term is a great MACOMBER cost-effective means to cover longterm debts, like a mortgage, or future expenses, like college education, in the event of an untimely death.

Permanent life insurance is a catch all for a variety of different types of

policies. The key difference between all permanent and term policies is the accumulation of cash that can be distributed tax free to the policy owner.

The major difference between policies in the permanent insurance world is how the cash value is accumulated.

The three main types of permanent life insurance are whole, variable and indexed universal life insurance.

Whole life typically offers a fixed rate on the cash value, leading to slow and steady growth. Variable life insurance’s underlying investments are in equities and mutual funds, meaning that the value grows along with the stock market. Strong market growth can make for significant returns but there is risk of poor market performance which creates the possibility of losing principal. Variable policies often

have the highest fees associated with them due to the management of the underlying investments.

The last type of permanent life insurance is indexed universal life. Indexing allows you to capture a portion of the market growth based on a specific index like the S&P 500, while eliminating the risk of loss. All of these options provide a locked in premium that can even be paid using the accumulated cash value.

There are pros and cons to both term and permanent life insurance depending on your specific situation and needs. Life insurance is a great security blanket, potential retirement income generator and estate planning tool. We recommend utilizing an insurance professional to make sure that the most effective choices are made.

(The writer is a financial advisor with Key Financial Services who also specializes in life insurance options. Contact him if you’d like more in-depth information on the specifics of coverage types.)

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The DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront hosted the Distinguished Women of Ocean City event where 14 strong, philanthropic and savvy women of Ocean City were honored.

Presented by the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce & sponsored

by PNC Bank, this event was created to also celebrate the year of the woman and the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, the 19th amendment was passed by Congress in June of 1919.

Ocean City has a rich history of women taking leadership roles and providing the exemplary hospitality.

The honorees were Carol Withers, A Perfect Face Spa; Donna Greenwood, Play it Safe and Greenwood Farms; Marty Trimper, former convention bureau director and Trimper Travel Agency; Chris Butler, Wockenfuss Candy; Pam Stansell, Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill; Michelle Fager, Fagers Island and Bad Monkey; Lauren Taylor, Captains Table Restaurant; Anne Marie Dickerson, Francis Scott Key Family Resort; Jill Ferrante, Park Place Jewelers; Rina Thaler, Art League of Ocean City; Anna Dolle Bushnell, Dolle's Candyland; Maddy Carder, BJs on the Water; Cheryl Taustin, The Embers Restaurant; and Laura Deeley Bren, Deeley Insurance Group.

Photo by Images By Tara

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NOW HIRING!

FULL-TIME PERSONAL BANKER

ROYAL PLUS ELECTRIC, INC IS NOW HIRING FOR DELAWARE CARD CARRYING: FULL TIME /YEAR ROUND

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.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GO-CART SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC NEEDED: FT/YR. Call 410-289-4902

•APPRENTICE •JOURNEYMAN WIREMAN

Farmers Bank of Willards has two full-time Personal Banker positions available at the Salisbury location. Looking for professional and motivated individuals with extraordinary customer service skills. Cash handling experience & excellent computer skills a must.

Please send resume to Kris Derickson at P.O. Box 10, Willards, MD 21874 or email: kris.derickson@fbwbank.com

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.

Application cut off is 11-12-2019

TEA ROOM-BERLIN

Owner needs PT ASSISTANT

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410-641-4000

Selbyville Goose Creek Fenwick Goose Creek Hiring for all positions.

For Both Locations Apply Online www.mygcjob.com

Assawoman Ale Shoppe Hiring for all positions.

Apply within store.

52nd Street, Bayside, OC.

“Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS in OCEAN CITY!

25 year + Exterior Restoration Building Company is now hiring FT/YR employees who are able to: Caulk, Point & Patch, building exteriors.

Must have Swing Stage experience.

Excellent pay!

Call 443-507-5096

NOW HIRING

CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN Must have knowledge and a valid Driver’s Lic.

Call 443-493-0966 GENERAL LABORERS / CARPENTERS We offer paid training, vacation and personal days. We also offer a quality benefits package incl. health, dental, vision and life ins. Wage is BOE from $11-$25. Based in the Berlin/Ocean City area.

What we require: -Valid Driver's License -Reliable form of contact -Background Check.

-Ability to pass a drug test -Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

If you feel that you can fill this position call us to set up an interview.

We can be reached at 410-251-1096.

POSEIDON PLUMBING & HOME SERVICES

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DELIVERY DRIVER

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.

Please apply in person at: 11935 Hammer Rd., Bishopville, MD or apply online:

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CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811

Deadline For Insertions, Cancellations And Payment Is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Pre-Payment Is Required. We Accept Visa & MasterCard.

HELP WANTED

November 1, 2019

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FREE EMPLOYEE MEALS AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS! FAX RESUME & SALARY REQ. to: 410-723-9109 Online at www.clarionoc.com APPLY IN PERSON Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

CLARION RESORT FONTAINEBLEAU HOTEL 10100 COASTAL HWY. OCEAN CITY, MD. 21842 EOE M/F/D/V

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•STUCCO & EIFS MECHANICS • CARPENTERS •CONCRETE BLOCK • FLAT CONCRETE •CONCRETE REPAIRS •COMMERCIAL CAULKING •COATINGS SPECIALISTS •DELIVERY DRIVER •WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLERS Experience Preferred. Tools, transportation & a valid driver’s license are a plus.Competitive benefit package available.

Please apply in person at 11935 Hammer Rd, Bishopville, MD, or apply online: http://allstatesconst.com/delmarva-renovations-careers

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.

EOE

Contact: Matt McGinnis 410-641-3575 or mmcginnis@worcesterprep.org

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Great pay & Benefits!

Please apply in person.

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MAINTENANCE

Send resume to generalmanager@goldensandsclub.com or call 410-524-5505, ext. 4 to schedule interview

FULL-TIME PERSONAL BANKER FLOATER Farmers Bank of Willards has a full-time Personal Banker Floater position available at the Salisbury location. Looking for professional and motivated individuals with extraordinary customer service skills. Cash handling experience & excellent computer skills a must.

Please send resume to Kris Derickson at P.O. Box 10, Willards, MD 21874 or email: kris.derickson@fbwbank.com Application cut off is 11-12-2019 “Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

SOMERSET JEWELERS,INC.

YEAR ROUND

SALES ASSOCIATE Must be responsible and mature Btwn Somerset & Wicomico St. 443-880-3791

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AFFORDABLE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS Low and Moderate Income ~Accessible Units and Facilities Available ~Air Conditioning ~Kitchen-Furnished w/Range & Refrigerator ~Wall-toWall Carpet ~On-Site Laundry Facilities ~One Year Lease Call Us Now To See If You Qualify!

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CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811

Deadline For Insertions, Cancellations And Payment Is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Pre-Payment Is Required. We Accept Visa & MasterCard.

Maintenance person needed for large condominium in Ocean City. Year Round, full time, good pay, excellent benefits. Must have plumbing, electrical and HVAC experience. Send resume to generalmanager@goldensandsclub.com or call 410524-5505, ext. 4 to schedule interview.

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WINTER

YEAR-ROUND RENTAL

3BR, 2BA Rancher Near Northgate Ocean Pines OR

Minimal credit... no problem!

No smoking, No pets Rent is very competitive based on rental terms

Call 410-726-5200

WEEKLY RENTALS 2 BR Apartment $300.

3 BR Suite $400.

4 BR House $500.

Family Room $235.

Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave.

410-289-8581 WINTER RENTAL: 1BR, 1BA. 2 Queen beds. Nicely furn. Newly painted. 2 blocks from Northside Park. $750 per mo. + elec. & sec. dep. Avail. now until May. 412-965-4079.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YR RENTAL: High Point North. Direct OF. Lrg 1BR, 1BA. Beautiful view of ocean & bay. Convenient Location, $900 per mo. + util.’s. & sec. dep, Nov.-May 30th. 717-938-5986. Must be credit worthy. Single occ. only.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WEST OCEAN CITY: Off season rental. 2BR. $750 per month. Text 443-497-9177.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YR, HOUSE FOR RENT: 3BR, 2BA. Beautiful home. Unfurn. Oyster Harbor. $1,600 per mo. + util.’s. Available Nov. 1st. 443-880-5323.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OFF SEASON RENTAL: Waterfront ome/mobile home. 11212 Gum Point Road, Berlin, MD. 2 Bedroom and 4 Bedroom. $900 & $1200 per month.

410-430-9797 (text preferred) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Call Mike for details. 410-877-3894 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

SERVICES OCEAN SEABREEZE CONTRACTING: All phases of work. 35 yrs. in the area. 443-880-3346.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HANDYMAN SPECIALIST: General maintenance of all types, All powerwashing. Build/Stain/PWash Decks. Drywall repair. Painting.

Property Management. Call for any other odd jobs! Joe 443-610-4644.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Baybridge Construction, LLC.

ROOMMATES ROOM FOR RENT: Ocean Pines, single occupancy. 1 mi. from North gate. NON SMOKER. $600 per mo. + $500 sec. dep. 267-7842588.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Lv. Msg. 410-641-1421.

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REAL ESTATE FSBO-LOT-FENWICK AREAKEENWICK SOUND: Lot on Roy Creek, adjacent to golf course.

Water & sewer. $89,900. Call 302270-1894.

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COMMERCIAL OCEANFRONT STORE FOR LEASE: 1,100 sq. ft. with patio.

Space is immaculate! 7th St. & Bdwlk. Avail. for 2020 season, or can take now. 443-880-5323.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WEST O.C. OFFICE/RETAIL SPACES AVAILABLE: 3 Offices/Retail and 2 Warehouses.

Plenty of Parking. 443-497-4200.

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Call for more info. 410-251-1098.

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inch. Deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon. For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

SECOND INSERTION 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 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 16th 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 MICHELLE M. O’BRIEN Personal Representative

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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:

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 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.

(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

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.

(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

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

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KENNETH L HOOPER, ESQ 126 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 138 SALISBURY, MD 21803 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18019 To all persons interested in the estate of WANDA L. TULL, AKA: WANDA LEE TULL, ESTATE NO. 18019.

Notice is given that H. WAYNE TULL, 12045 SHEPPARDS CROSSING ROAD, WHALEYVILLE, MD 21872, was on OCTOBER 08, 2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of WANDA L. TULL, who died on JULY 28, 2019, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the

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decedent’s will) their objections Register of Wills fore the 8th day 2020.

shall file with the on or beof APRIL,

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.

PLAINTIFF V. JAMES WILLIAM PURNELL (deceased): (no estate opened) P.O. Box 147 Stockton, Maryland 21864 DEFENDANT and WORCESTER COUNTY Serve on: Maureen Howarth, Esq. One West Market Street, Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 DEFENDANT and Unknown owner of property deScribed as lot east side Route 12 south of Stockton, No. 08—007691, the unknown owner’s heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors,administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title, and interest DEFENDANTS and

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication NOVEMBER 01, 2019 H. WAYNE TULL 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 11-01, 11-08, 11-15

FIRST INSERTION COATES, COATES & COATES, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND C-23-CV-19-000277 ROMELIA PROPERTIES, LLC, a Maryland Limited Liability Company 3 St. George’s Road Baltimore, MD 21210

All persons that have or claim to have an interest in property located in Worcester County, MD, described as lot east side Route 12 south of Stockton, Parcel No. 08-007691, Assessed to James William Purnell.

DEFENDANTS The testate and intestate successors of JAMES WILLIAM PURNELL, deceased, and all persons claiming by, though, or under the decedent DEFENDANTS ORDER 0F PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following parcel, sold by Phil Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and the County of Worcester, to the Plaintiff, and described as follows: Lot eastside R— 12 south of Stockton. The property is further identied as Parcel No. 08-007691; assessed to James William Purnell, Deed Reference 416/409, and known as Snow Hill Road, in Stockton, Maryland.

The Complaint states,

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among other things, that the amount necessary to redeem the property has not been paid. lt is thereupon, this 28TH OF OCTOBER, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion ,of a copy of this order in The Dispatch, for Worcester County, once a week for three successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court and answer the Complaint or redeem the property by JANUARY 2, 2020; and that the failure to answer the Complaint or redeem the property within the time limit set forth above may result in a FInal judgment foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff a fee simple title free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019 BRIAN SHOCKLEY Judge for the Circuit Court for Worcester County True Test Copy 3x 11-01, 11-08, 11-15

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY IN EQUITY C-23-CV-19-000318 Terrapin Certicates LLC c/o James F. Truitt, Jr. 20 East Timontum Road, Suite 106 Timonium. Maryland 21093 Plaintiff V. Martha A. Bowen Gordon B. Heyman, Trustee Atlantic Loan Company, Inc. 101 123RD STREET. UNIT 360C3

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The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Worcester County, Maryland (for Maryland Annotated Code 14—1836(b)(1)(v) purposes onIy) and Any and all person having or claiming to have any interest in the fee simple in the properties and premises situate, lying and being in the County of Worcester described on the Tax Rolls The Town of Ocean City Collector of State and County Taxes for said County known as: 101 123rd Street. Unit 36003, Ocean City. MD 21842, 10th (tenth) Election District, described All that Iot of land.

DESCRIBED AS JOCKEY BEACH CONDOMINIUM. UNlT 360 B C P 3.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the foliowing property 101 123rd Street, Unit 36003, Ocean City, MD 21842 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Coiiector of Taxes for The Town of Ocean City and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot of land, DESCRIBED AS JOCKEY BEACH CONDOMINIUM, UNIT 360 B C P 3 The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It ls thereupon this 25th of

OCTOBER, 2019 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Ordered, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the day of JANUARY 2, 2020, and redeem the property 101 123rd Street, Unit 360C3, Ocean City, MD 21842 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff’s title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

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FIRST INSERTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY IN EQUITY C-23-CV-19-000316 Terrapin Certificates LLC c/o James F. Truitt. Jr. 20 EastTimonium Road, Suite 106

Page 65 Timonium. Maryland 21093 Plaintiff V. David Carabelli Alan Fink, Trustee Fairfax Savings Association 5104 COASTAL HIGHWAY. #101N AND Worcester County, Maryland (for Maryland Annotated Code 14—1836(b)(1)(v) purposes onIy) and Any and all person having or claiming to have any interest in the fee simple in the properties and premises situate, lying and being in the County of Worcester described on the Tax Rolls The Town of Ocean City Collector of State and County Taxes for said County known as: 5104 Coastal Highway, Unit 101N, Ocean City. MD 21842, 10th (Tenth) Election District, Ali that lot of land and imps DESCRIBED AS SIESTA VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, UNIT 101 N. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the foliowing property 5104 Coastal Highway, Unit lOiN, Ocean City, MD 21842

in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the The Town of Ocean City and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot of land and imps DESCRIBED AS SIESTA VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, UNIT 101 N The complaint states, among other thlngs, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 25TH OF OCTOBER, 2019 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Ordered, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County once a week tor three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by JANUARY 2, 2020, and redeem the property 5104 Coastal Highway, Unit iOi N, Ocean City, MD 21842 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption ln the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff’s title, free and clear of ail encumbrances.

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with Scott Lenox Hello everyone and welcome to the final Fish In OC fishing report for 2019.

It’s a bittersweet day for me as I really enjoy providing fishing information and photos to our loyal readers, but I’ll have a couple more hours to do some fishing over the next six months so I’m ok with it. Plus, this time of year it sometimes gets tough to get enough content to justify a report as Mother Nature brings the change of season and along with it wind and rain and fewer fishing opportunities.

There was some very good fishing this past week out in the ocean, so let’s

The crew of Gret’s Three J’s out of Sunset Marina had an awesome trip to the deep last week with a yellowfin tuna, a swordfish and two jumbo bigeye tuna.

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get to it. Offshore fishing has become less active as some boats head south and others come out of the water for the winter, but there are still several boats heading to the canyons when the weather cooperates. Daytime swordfishing has become a popular option and boats are having success catching fish from 80 to 200 pounds. I even saw a couple of bruisers this summer that were over 400 pounds. There are still some tuna and mahi to be had along temperature breaks in the canyons too. Captain Jeremy Blunt and the crew of the Wrecker trolled up eight yellowfins and two mahi on a three-degree break in the

Austin Ensor and the #gang on Primary Search had an awesome overnight trip that produced two nice swordfish, including a 200-plus pounder.

This angler was fishing on the Angler with Captain Chris Mizurak when he landed this big 4.5-pound sea bass on a clam bait.

deep last week and Gret’s Three J’s had two bigeye tuna and a yellowfin on the same day. Inshore ocean wreck and reef fishing has been good for sea bass over the past few weeks and the ocean going party boat fleet has been taking full advantage when Mother Nature allows.

Squid, clam, Gulp and jigs are producing good catches of sea bass, a couple of flounder and some triggerfish for anglers with some of the sea bass as large as 4.5 pounds. This fishing should continue into December so if you’ve got the boat put away and would like to get some fillets for the freezer a trip on one of our local party boats is a great option.

Back bay fishing for flounder has been pretty tough over the past few weeks thanks to dirty water conditions caused by recent rain and wind. There have been some fish caught, but it’s been difficult and the fish will only be

Captain Jeremy Blunt and the Wrecker of Ocean City Fishing Center found a three-degree temperature break and eight yellowfin tuna and two mahi.

around for another couple of weeks.

I’ll give it a try a few more times, but come mid-November most flounder will have moved on.

It’s time that I bid thee farewell until next spring. Make sure to come visit me at some of this winter’s trade shows and don’t forget to check out the Daily Angle every day there’s a fishing report at www.FishinOC.com.

Until next spring, 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.)

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Things I Like ...

By Steve Green

Eating well at the beginning of the week A long drive home after a win Nice handwriting

Berlin’s Halloween spirit A pleasant surprise

The Ultimate Air Dogs event A colorful front door

When a terrorist is taken down A pile of big, colorful leaves Close World Series games

Eating not so healthy at the end of the week

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Page 68 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

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a special affair? We can handle your group, large party or special occasion. Make Crab Alley your first stop!

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 Restaurant, 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. Wingfest 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.

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28TH ST. PIT & PUB 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. 410-289-2020 • www.pitandpub.com Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the

November 1, 2019 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 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 award-winning 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 Monday-Friday 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.

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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.

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, FridaySaturday, off-season. Open every day, yearround. 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.

HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st 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.

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.

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

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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 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.

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.

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.

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 410-5244900. Find us and get lost!

94TH ST. NORTH-FENWICK-BETHANY

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 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 microbrews 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 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.CrabcakeFactoryUSA.com. See other listing (Crabcake Factory USA). Open year-round.

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.

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.

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.

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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 year-round and our “famous” all-youcan-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 home-made 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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The Colonial was one of two cottages on N. 1st Street (the other was called “The Maryland”) built by William J. Warrington in the 1890s. In 1897, he attached the two into one hotel and named it “The Colonial.” The hotel fronted on the Boardwalk and was able to host as many as 100 guests. It boasted an oceanfront dining room but had no private bathrooms, no elevators and like hotels of that era had no heat or air conditioning.

Smaller and less elegant than its famous next door neighbor, the Plimhimmon, The Colonial had a frequent succession of ownership in its 75-year history.

By the 1960s, it had seen its better days and became one of the first hotels to lease its Boardwalk frontage; its tenants included Joe Kro-Art’s original Ocean Gallery.

The Colonial was the first victim of the infamous “fire bug arsonist” (never caught or identified) of 1972-73 and burned down on Dec. 14, 1972. In 1975, Ocean City’s first Boardwalk timeshare — Boardwalk One — was constructed on the site.

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