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Council Gives Conceptual Approval To Punkin Chunkin

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – With an abundance of caution and more questions at this point than answers, Ocean City officials this week gave conceptual approval to bringing the World Punkin Chunkin championships to the Inlet area in November.

For decades, the World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association hosted the iconic annual fall event in rural areas of neighboring Delaware, but it has been without a home since 2016 when a television producer was injured and later sued. That case was ultimately dismissed with prejudice and the association was cleared of any fault, but finding a new home in the region has remained a challenge.

That could change if the association and potential Punkin Chunkin promoter Bob Rothermel of TEAM Productions, which produces many of the special events in Ocean City including fireworks shows and certain concerts, for example, can work through a myriad of concerns and potential issues with holding the annual fall tradition at the Inlet. During Tuesday’s work session, Rothermel presented the annual TEAM Productions slate of events for 2019 and one conspicuous addition was potentially hosting the World Punkin Chunkin Championships at the Inlet during the first weekend in November.

By way of background, Punkin Chunkin includes all manner of catapults, trebuchets and even high-powered air cannons launching pumpkins great distances, as far as 4,000 feet, in

some cases. For years, it was held at different farms in rural Delaware, creating a weekend-long festival of sorts with camping, tail-gaiting and watching the spectacle, which gained national and even worldwide attention.

Rothermel told the Mayor and Council on Tuesday the tentative plan is to bring the event to the Inlet area in November. The various mechanisms would set up on the beach at the Inlet and launch pumpkins great distances out over the open ocean.

The launch areas would be cordoned off for safety although there would be some designated areas close to the action where tickets would be sold for the premium vantage points. Otherwise, thousands of spectators could gather in the free, open areas outside the ticketed areas.

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A big part of the Punkin Chunkin event is the competition and Rothermel said organizers are still working through the challenge of measuring the launches, but the technology clearly exists. Some early suggestions include triangulated lasers measuring the distances or even chips put in the pumpkins themselves.

“We’re working on the particulars on how to track the distances for the competition,” said Rothermel. “That is probably the most important part of this.”

Nonetheless, despite voicing some obvious concerns that need to be worked through carefully, the council voted to approve TEAM Productions’ slate of special events for 2019 including the World Championship Punkin Chunkin event. Rothermel said he had been in discussions with the association about moving the event to Ocean City, but Tuesday’s work session was the first time the plans were made public.

“We’ve been in discussion with the Punkin Chunkin Association, which is looking for a site for their world championship event,” he said. “This could really put the punctuation mark on the end of the season.”

Rothermel explained how the traditional event could be sited at the Inlet in November.

“The line of trebuchets and long guns would be in safe zones along the beach and there would be safe zones for the spectators along with vendors,” he said. “They would charge to go into the ticketed areas, but spectators could watch from back at the Inlet lot and from the Boardwalk.”

He said safety measures would be in place after consulting with the town’s various departments and state and federal partners.

“Everything would be in the sand,” he said. “We would sink telephone poles in the sand with netting in case anything moved backward. On the north side of the pier, the youth divisions would be held along with some of the smaller demonstration parts.”

Punkin Chunkin was just one part of Rothermel’s larger slate of events planned for 2019, but it clearly garnered the most attention. Council Secretary Mary Knight said she supported the overall TEAM slate of events, but couldn’t get behind the Punkin Chunkin idea.

“I’m a big proponent for everything on here but the Punkin Chunkin,” she said. “Everything I’ve seen and read shows this is more of an agricultural event. I don’t know that it carries over well for Ocean City. It seems like an event better suited for Snow Hill. We are an agricultural county, but I’m not sure this pairs well with Ocean City.”

Rothermel said the same revenue distribution formula adhered to with other events such as the Cruisin events, for example, would be in place for the Punkin Chunkin event including a 10% share for the town. Knight expressed reservations about some of the SEE NEXT PAGE

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FROM PAGE 4 well-known activities traditionally associated with Punkin Chunkin.

“There’s a lot of having a good time with alcohol,” she said. “We don’t allow drinking on the beach or on the Boardwalk. I just see this as a major enforcement issue and I’m not sure the 10% the town would receive would even cover all of the overtime needed.”

Rothermel said the drinking aspect of Punkin Chunkin had been toned down in recent years and pointed to other special events in the resort during which alcohol is served.

“From the alcohol standpoint, it used to be a bring-your-own event, but they stopped that because it became a Preakness infield-type event,” he said. “They really scaled back the operation from that standpoint. We sell beer there during the Springfest and Sunfest events and we sell alcohol during Bike Week. I just think those issues can be controlled.”

Councilman Mark Paddack said he fully supported the concept and said he had no concerns with the alcohol enforcement.

“It’s a little hypocritical,” he said. “We allow alcohol at these other events. I got chills when I saw Punkin Chunkin on this list. We are a tourist town and we’re part of Worcester County.”

Paddack said he had been to the Punkin Chunkin events in Delaware back in the 1990s and had seen firsthand some of the activities associated with it, but said the organizers had scaled back on it in the years since.

“I remember thinking it was a little over the top, but they’ve changed their operation,” he said. “There would have to be a lot of insurance built into the memorandum of understanding, but I’m not concerned with the alcohol and any possible strain on our resources.”

Punkin Chunkin organizer Dawn Thompson, herself a world champion, said the association wants the event to remain a Delmarva tradition, but said the association has exhausted its efforts to find a rural location.

“I’ve been to Snow Hill as you’ve suggested and we just can’t find the space with the right distance,” she said.

“The ocean out there is unlimited.”

Thompson also offered assurances on the drinking concerns.

“As far as the alcohol goes, we are sure that can be controlled,” she said.

“Ocean City has a great public transportation system as opposed to thousands of people driving out into a field somewhere.”

Of course, launching pumpkins thousands of feet out into the ocean could create different challenges.

“The entrance channel to the Inlet hugs the beach in that area and they SEE PAGE 36

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Berlin Council Reduces Proposed Tax Increase To 18%

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

Pictured, from left, are Councilmen Zack Tyndall and Elroy Brittingham, Mayor Gee Williams, Councilmen Dean Burrell and Troy Purnell and Town Administrator Laura Allen.

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BERLIN – Elected officials agreed to cut a proposed property tax increase to 18% following weeks of public outcry.

In a budget work session Monday, members of the Berlin Town Council agreed conceptually to an 18% increase – which would make the rate $.80 per $100 of assessed value – this fiscal year to be followed by a to-bedetermined increase next year. They also agreed to raise water rates 5% and sewer rates 25% to ensure the enterprise funds don’t need to borrow from the general fund.

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At a well-attended special work session Monday, officials quickly agreed to rate increases of 5% and 25% for water and sewer. Though they initially discussed a sewer increase spread over five years, staff said Monday the immediate increase would eliminate any shortfalls in the fund and would provide the town with time to study rates further going forward.

“This is just stopping the bleeding,” Finance Director Natalie Saleh said.

Councilman Troy Purnell said the whole sewer rate structure was flawed, as new development was subsidizing the town’s wastewater department.

Mayor Gee Williams agreed.

“The premise is flawed that we were advised to do many years ago,” he said, adding that the town would be moving forward with a new rate study.

As far as property tax rates, the council Monday reviewed a handful of possible scenarios. They looked at what the mayor’s proposed 30% increase would mean for the town as well as other possibilities – a phased-in increase of 20% this year and 7% next year, a phased-in increase of 15% this year and 7% next year, and a simple 7% increase. According to the figures provided by town staff, the 15% increase and the 7% increase would leave the town with shortfalls in the coming year.

Councilman Zack Tyndall asked if the town could use its casino revenues to cover that gap.

Saleh explained that those funds where required to be used for public safety and were in fact being used to pay back the general fund for the money spent to build the town’s new police station.

Tyndall said he was concerned that the town was changing too many fees at once. He suggested just focusing on water and sewer rate increases and addressing general fund shortfalls with budget cuts.

Tyndall also suggested acknowledging the tax decrease officials approved in 2012 was a mistake and said the town could bring taxes back to $.73.

“Lowering the tax rate was prudent at the time,” Purnell said. “We had a lot of cash in the bank. All of the sudden the wastewater fund started sucking us dry. That’s what’s got to be fixed in my mind.”

He pointed out that the budget the town was currently considering had very little capital spending proposed even though there was sure to be some in the coming year.

“We’ve got to fix stuff when it breaks,” he said. “The last person that wants to raise any taxes is me but we’ve got to right the ship.”

Burrell agreed but said the public had spoken out against a 30% tax increase.

“After all we work for the people,” he said. “The folks are telling us a 30% increase is not the way to go.”

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FROM PAGE 6 would be a 7% increase.

Saleh said that would leave the town with a $140,000 shortfall. She said it would take a 15% increase – which would mean a rate of $.78 – to break even.

Burrell said that if the town wanted to eliminate the $140,000 shortfall, staff would likely need to be cut.

Tyndall said he thought the shortfall could be addressed through the elimination of fringe benefits. He said he’d identified $90,000 in potential cuts and suggested eliminating BJ’s and Sam’s Club memberships as well as cellphone allowances.

His peers offered no objection to cutting BJ’s memberships but spoke against cutting cellphone allowances.

The maximum cellphone reimbursement an employee can receive is $50 a month.

“I’d hate to see that cut,” Burrell said.

“When stuff breaks it’s staff we contact.”

Saleh pointed out that even if substantial cuts were made to the proposed budget, the town still had to consider next year’s spending. She said changes to minimum wage meant that costs would be going up, as vendors the town dealt with would be increasing their fees. She said even if cuts could be made this year, next year the town would have to look at salaries.

“There’s no easy decision,” Williams said.

When Burrell asked if anyone on the dais supported a 30% increase, they indicated they did not.

Williams, who proposed the 30% increase, said the town had started budget discussions early but still needed to come to a decision on a tax rate.

“But it’s not going to be 30%,” Burrell said.

“Of course not,” Williams replied.

“You have to propose something. You can’t say what if what if what if….I’ll take all the heat I need to take to get this process accomplished but I can’t be myself – the mayor – and you. You guys have got to decide what it is you want to pass. You’re the ones that have to vote on it.”

Purnell asked John Stern of PKS, the town’s auditing firm, if he had any advice.

“The sewer fund is an albatross,” Stern said. “You really need a study done.”

He said it was also important for officials not to confuse the town’s reserves with cash. “You have to have spendable money in case of a crisis,” he said.

He added that the town hadn’t increased taxes in 12 years.

“That’s kind of unforgivable I hate to tell you,” he said, adding that there

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When council members asked what the town’s tax level would be if officials had raised taxes incrementally over the years, Saleh said it would be $.92.

“I apologize for not raising taxes more,” Williams said. “But now we are where we are.”

Stern said he recommended the town go with a 30% increase or phased-in increases of 20% and 7%.

“That’s a minimum to get you moving,” he said.

Purnell and Councilman Elroy Brittingham said they supported the phased-in increase. Tyndall said he wanted a 7% increase, which would bring the town’s tax rate back to $.73, while Burrell said he wanted a 10% increase.

Williams said that Councilman Thom Gulyas, who was absent following his brother’s death, would support the minimum increase the town could live with.

Resident Jim Meckley told officials they should consider larger utility rate increases and less of a tax increase.

“We’re all right now scared to death of a 30% raise in property taxes on top of the sewer and the water,” he said.

Williams said that possibility had already been eliminated.

“Not one person has said we should raise the rate to $.88,” he said.

Meckley said officials had asked for input but it seemed as if Williams’ mind was made up.

“No,” the mayor said. “I’m telling you I am damn tired of people telling me what I think… I had to put out the word of what our situation is financially. We have tried to come up with the best possible solution we can.”

Tyndall asked to see a draft of the budget with cellphone reimbursements and Sam’s Club/BJ’s memberships removed in addition to his own travel expenses.

“Out of town travel for myself will be covered by me,” he said.

Williams said travel expenses for all elected officials had already been cut from the budget.

“You are trying to make some sort of sacrifice … when we’ve already made that cut,” Williams said.

Saleh reminded officials that removing expenses like BJ’s memberships would have a minimal effect, as the primary challenges facing the budget would be the increased cost of services.

As officials tried to reach a consensus on a tax rate, Burrell suggested a compromise – an 18% increase this year paired with a raise next year that could be determined during next year’s budget process. According to staff, an 18% increase would equate to an additional $240 for a $200,000 home.

Tyndall continued to express concern regarding a tax hike. “I’m stuck because I don’t think we’ve really changed anything on the expense side,” he said.

The meeting ended however with the majority of the council supportive of a tax rate of $.80 – an 18% increase – and agreement that the next year’s increase was to be determined then.

The proposed tax rate is expected to be approved at the council’s May 13 meeting following a public hearing.

Berlin Park Name Input Sought

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – The committee tasked with guiding the future of Berlin Falls Park is seeking the public’s input regarding a new name for the public space.

The Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee is asking for public participation in a brief online survey. It asks for input on a handful of possible names and provides respondents with the option of submitting their own ideas.

“We look forward to hearing all of the ideas for park names from those who care about the town and about the park,” said Amy Field, chair of the committee. “I hope the outcome of the survey will reflect what people already love about the property, and what they hope it can bring to the town.”

The survey, which will be open until June 14, is available on the Berlin Falls Park website (berlinmd.gov/park/berlinfalls-park) or on the Berlin Falls Park Facebook page.

“The whole process will take you a minute or less,” Field said.

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naming policy, which states that context and geographical location, natural features and historical significance should be taken into consideration. Field added that the survey was not a voting contest.

“Although a name that gets a lot of votes will definitely get our attention and be discussed and considered,” she said. “It’s a challenge to pick a name for a park which hasn't been developed yet. However, we know that the ponds area will stay natural, and we have identified the wildlife and plants there which could provide inspiration for a name. We also know that the front part of the property will be for more active uses, and we are moving forward with the amphitheater concept.”

Field said that would be discussed later this spring after David Deutsch, the project coordinator, researched concert options that wouldn’t compete with those already offered in the area.

“The next step with that might then be funding options for it, such as grants and business sponsorship,” she said.

“We will also be discussing event possibilities for summer and fall on the property, such as night sky events and guided nature/birding tours.”

Field pointed out that while the committee is considering a new name for the property, there will likely be additional naming opportunities in the future as various sections of the 62-acre parcel are developed.

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OCEAN CITY – The first formal step toward prohibiting dockless bicycle share programs and electric scooters took place this week.

The Mayor and Council had before them Tuesday a proposed ordinance that would ban dockless bicycle share programs and stand-up electric scooter share programs, which have become increasingly popular in metropolitan areas in recent years. In simplest terms, private businesses often flood

metropolitan areas with hundreds of bicycles or electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, which can be rented by consumers using a smartphone app.

Using the app, an individual can grab one of the bicycles or e-scooters, ride it to their destination and simply leave it where they no longer need it. Others can then pick up the same bikes or scooters and use their app to take them where they want to go. The private companies then round them all back up and drop them off at locations where there is the highest demand. During a meeting last month, the police commission voiced

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concern about the growing phenomenon coming to Ocean City. Among the issues raised was the possibility of potentially hundreds of bicycles and e-scooters cluttering the streets of the resort where consumers just left them when they were finished riding them. As a result, the police commission sought the advice of City Solicitor Guy Ayres on how to ban the share programs. During Tuesday’s work session, the council was presented with a draft ordinance prepared by Ayres that would prohibit the proliferation of bicycle and e-scooter sharing programs in Ocean City.

“We’ve seen issues with these in other parts of the country, including locally in Baltimore and D.C.,” said Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Captain Michael Colbert. “We sought advice from Guy on an ordinance prohibiting them in case somebody wanted to come in a dump a bunch of bikes and scooters on our streets. It seems their business model has been to ask for forgiveness and not permission. They just kind of move in and then use that as leverage.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca said he often travels to Baltimore for Ravens games and has seen some of the issues with the sharing programs first-hand.

DeLuca made a motion to approve the ordinance presented on Tuesday prohibiting the practice in Ocean City. “I’ve witnessed it in Baltimore with both bikes

and scooters and it’s just terrible,” he said. “Can you imagine from July 4th to Labor Day all of these scooters and bikes lying around all over the streets?”

Colbert said the problems were particularly acute with the stand-up escooters because they don’t fit easily into the existing definitions and regulations on motor scooters and bicycles.

“The problem with the e-scooters is they are so new,” he said. “There is no law in Maryland either regulating them or even defining them. Are they pedestrians? Are they the same as bicycles or motor scooters? Can you ride them on the sidewalk? We just want them because we don’t know what they are at this point.”

Councilman Dennis Dare pointed out language in the ordinance prohibited electric, or battery-assisted, bicycles in Ocean City, which he believed ran afoul of the intent of the ordinance.

“What’s the difference between an electric bicycle and any other bicycle?” he said. “They are already here. If you ride a battery-assisted bicycle to the store, lock it at a bike rack, do your shopping and ride it back home instead of taking your car, why would we want to ban that? I think that section gets away from the intent of this.”

DeLuca amended his motion to delete the language related to the private use of electric bicycles. The motion passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote.

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OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved funding to offset losses from last year’s OC BikeFest, which was curtailed by a pending hurricane.

The Mayor and Council reviewed Tuesday a series of funding requests from the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) for various special events in the coming year. Each year, TAB gets an allocation paid for through a portion of the room tax to help fund certain special events.

The list presented to the Mayor and Council on Tuesday included $3,000 in funding for a wheelchair lacrosse tournament, up to $20,000 for a basketball tournament at the convention center in June and another $8,000 for the Kings

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of the Mat wrestling tournament next November for the benefit of the Stephen Decatur Junior Seahawks and the Decatur High School wrestling program.

Each of those events benefits the various organizations which promote and host them, and perhaps more importantly put heads in beds, which helps contribute to the room tax that supports the TAB budget. Another item on the TAB list presented this week was $24,000 for O.C. Jams to support the 2019 OC BikeFest.

The event has received funding support from the town in the past, but organizers have been told in recent years that funding stream had dried up. OC BikeFest showed back up on the TAB funding request again this year for a different reason. In the days leading up to last year’s bike week,

Hurricane Florence was churning off the coast and a state of emergency was declared in Maryland. With the uncertainties surrounding the track of the storm, many of the ticketed concerts and larger vendors were moved from the Inlet lot into the convention center.

Because of the unpredictability of the storm, many of the participants who had already purchased tickets for the events decided not to come. As a result, newlyelected TAB President Steve Pastusak told the council on Tuesday the organizers had requested over $50,000 to help offset the losses from last year’s storm event. Pastusak said organizers were intent on honoring the pre-purchased tickets sold last year for this year’s event, which resulted in a deficit in the 2019 event’s budget.

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number has been pared down to $24,000,” he said. “That would help them recoup the money they lost last year when the event was impacted by a storm. There were 2,500 people with tickets that they are going to honor this year.”

Councilman Dennis Dare drew from his experience of a similar situation in the past as a teaching moment.

“I remember Sunfest years ago when a storm tore down the tents and cancelled a Kool and the Gang concert,” he said. “The lesson we learned at the time is that we had to buy insurance for those kinds of unforeseen things. Maybe that’s what BikeFest should learn. Ocean City is not an insurance company and I can’t vote for that part of this.”

Councilman John Gehrig agreed he wouldn’t typically support subsidizing a private event, but said an exception was likely appropriate in this case.

“In general, I agree, but this is such a big event and they have been such a great partner with the town,” he said.

“This is one of our least destructive events and on top of that, they pay us $135,000. In the spirit of doing business and being good partners, I think it’s okay to do this. It’s a key event for the town.”

Council Secretary Mary Knight also extolled the event’s virtues.

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FROM PAGE 12 hotels and they eat in our restaurants, and I’ve seen how they tip and they are very generous,” she said.

“They also do a lot of charity and do a lot of good around town. They are beneficial in so many ways.”

Councilman Mark Paddack agreed an exception was likely appropriate.

“This event is critical in terms of generating revenue for our small businesses,” he said. “It’s really the nicest of the motor events. I think we should spend the $24,000 to help our partner get out of the hole somewhat.”

Pastusak said the pending hurricane could not have been predicted by organizers and also said the promoter has apparently learned the lesson about insurance.

“We felt like this was something they didn’t see

coming,” he said. “We’ve pretty much said this is a one-time thing. They are taking advice and looking into getting insurance this year.”

Council President Lloyd Martin said he supported the proposal and had confidence in TAB to judiciously allocate the funding. “We want them in town,” he said. “We want these special events. This is paid for out of TAB funding and they wouldn’t spend the money if they didn’t think this was important.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca made the motion to approve the TAB requests including the subsidy for bike week. That motion passed with a 6-1 vote with Dare opposed.

“I support this from a business partner aspect,” said DeLuca. “This is one of our best events. It’s a really great event and I think we should support them on this request.”

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“It’s just generally sprucing the parks up,” said Mike Wiley, chairman of the town’s parks commission. “It’s in conjunction with Earth Day. It’s just something we try to do to raise awareness and get people to take pride in the parks.”

Wiley said that though event participation had dwindled in recent years – likely due to the array of events scheduled for the Saturday after Earth Day – turnout had increased this year. He attributes that to the fact that for the first time the town partnered with Comcast for the cleanup. Savannah Isner, senior public relations specialist with Comcast, said employees joined town officials and residents in cleaning, weeding, mulching, trimming and planting throughout Berlin.

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OCEAN CITY – The resort’s parking task force met this week for the fourth and final time before the summer season and closed with all proposed options still on the table including expanding paid street parking in other areas of town.

From the beginning, task force members asserted the point of the exercise was not to immediately make the jump to expanding paid parking, but it became clear fairly early on that revenue was the driving force. Finding ways to make up an estimated $1.7 million shortfall in parking revenue is now clearly the stated goal. Essentially, increasing parking revenue is an opportunity to have day-trippers pay their fair

share of the cost for beach cleaning, maintaining the Boardwalk and infrastructure and other amenities that make Ocean City a desirable destination.

In simplest terms, the task force’s conventional thinking is day-trippers are the third leg of a three-legged stool. Property owners support the services through property tax and those visitors who stay in hotels or rent condos pay their share through the room tax. Expanding paid parking or at least increasing the hourly rates in the areas where paid parking already exists is a way to help ensure day-trippers are doing their part. Of course, the two groups that make up the other legs of the revenue stool would be affected to some degree by an increase in paid parking, but the challenge is to insulate them some-

how from any recommended changes.

The basic options on the table when the task force convened on Wednesday included increasing the rates in areas where paid parking already exists, expanding paid parking in the ocean block from 11th Street to 33rd Street, or expanding paid onstreet parking in the ocean block from 34th Street to the Delaware line.

Each of the latter options would likely include a residential permit program. Also included in the discussion was having paid parking at just a portion of the parking spaces in the ocean block, the concept being there should be a premium for parking in those most convenient spots closest to the beach.

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including making the shuttle from the Park-and-Ride in West Ocean City free and reducing or eliminating paid parking in the shoulder months of April and October. At the outset of Wednesday’s meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan, who appointed the group, urged task force members to enter the exercise with an open mind.

“It’s an important discussion,” he said. “The combination of all of these things is going to result in a recommendation. Let’s all say what we think today.”

City Engineer Terri McGean said the purpose of Wednesday’s final meeting before adjourning for the summer season was to winnow down some of the options. He said he was not looking for any firm recommendations on Wednesday, but rather some broad direction for what he and hired consultant Dan Kupferman of Walker Consultants should continue to explore through the summer season.

“The goal is to get some kind of direction,” he said. “We want the task force to give us some broad direction and begin to narrow this down. This is the last meeting for this season and we’ll reconvene after the summer season.”

For his part, Kupferman said an important question needed to be answered first before any firm recommendations were made. He said a summer’s worth of new data would make decisions on where to expand paid parking and how much to charge easier if there was at least a desire from the task force to explore it.

“Do you want to do it?” he said.

“That’s the first question. If the answer is yes, then you start to look at the hours and the rates.”

Task force member Brett Wolf said whatever decisions are made, there should be some uniformity in the rates and the fines in different areas. He said the current situation is a mish-mash of different rates at different times and differing fines depending on the area.

“It just seems like there is too much confusion,” he said. “Why do we have these layers of rates and fines. We need more consistency than less.”

Kupferman presented data based on demand that showed the ocean block paid parking generates more revenue per space than the Inlet lot.

The caveat is the sample size is much smaller, but Wolf questioned if that was the case, why was the hourly rate at the Inlet lot higher. “If there is more demand on the ocean block, why does it cost less than the Inlet lot?” he said.

“It’s a logic and fairness issue.”

Kupferman used the analogy of sliding scales on hotel room rates to explain the difference.

“It’s just like room rates,” he said.

“Why is this room $80 in April and not the same in July? It’s a demand issue.”

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“We get property tax, room tax and a half-a-percent of the food tax, and that’s dedicated to the convention center,” he said. “We don’t get any of that.

If somebody buys $50 worth of gas or an umbrella from Sunsations or a Tshirt on the Boardwalk, we don’t get a penny of that.”

However, Meehan said visitors who fill the restaurants and patronize the shops contribute to the town’s economic well-being indirectly in other ways.

“They are supporting the businesses,” he said. “They do play a part in the success of Ocean City. They support businesses, who, in turn, pay employees. It’s a circle of life kind of thing.”

Kupferman attempted to dispel the notion that expanding paid parking or increasing rates in areas where it already exists would deter people from coming to Ocean City.

“You don’t think people are going to come to Ocean City?” he said. “People are willing to pay to do that. Ocean City is not going to become a ghost town because of paid parking.”

Kupferman said people have expectations to pay for parking when they visit other areas and what makes Ocean City unique is paid parking is limited to just certain areas.

“Parking is a limited resource and there’s a cost associated with it,” he said. “All cities have paid parking and Ocean City is no different. The big difference is your paid parking is concentrated in a small area.”

Kupferman said Ocean City’s greatest asset was reason enough to consider expanding paid parking.

“You have this amazing beach,” he said. “You have 10 miles of beach with parking in close proximity. It’s an amazing resource. Nobody wants to pay, but they do want to come here and they are willing to pay.”

Meehan pointed to the convenience of being able to park in close proximity to the amenities one wants to enjoy.

“When you’re on vacation with your family, the most important thing is time,” he said. “If you can find a space close to where you want to be and you have to pay for it, you will because you want to save that time.”

For the record, Meehan has said repeatedly he does not support expanding paid parking and stood by that on Wednesday during eventual straw poll votes on some of the options.

Each of the options for expanding paid parking includes a residential permit program or set-aside with a portion of the spots on a given street remaining free. Councilman and task force member Dennis Dare at an earlier meeting used the analogy of choosing to pay more to fly first class rather than flying in coach in terms of parking in

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those spaces closest to the beach and Boardwalk or choosing to drive around and finding a free spot further away.

“Maybe we don’t need to look at 11th Street and up with the entire street,” he said. “Maybe 50% is too much. Maybe it could be just those spaces closest to the beach. It’s back to my point about flying in first class versus coach.”

During the debate about expanding paid parking or increasing rates, the task force has been cognizant of the potential push-back from visitors and the discussions have included ways to give something back. For example, there has been considerable debate about getting more out of the relatively underutilized Park-and-Ride in West Ocean City and one option on the table is to make the shuttle that transports visitors into town free.

“I think you need to figure out a way to make it truly free,” said Kupferman.

“Making the shuttle free from the Parkand-Ride is a give back. If you raise something, you want to give something back. If you’re going to raise the rates somewhere else, the concept is to have a free option. The Park-andRide can be an alternative.”

Kupferman said another potential “give back” is reducing or eliminating altogether paid parking in the shoulder seasons of April and October, perhaps eliminating it during the week from Monday to Thursday.

“In April and October, there is low demand and, consequently, low revenue,” he said. “There is an opportunity to reduce or even eliminate paid parking during the week in those months and give something back in the shoulder seasons. It would mean a loss of $38,000 in revenue, but it could be a measure of good will.”

In the end, McGean systematically called for a straw poll vote on each of the options on the table including increasing the rates in existing paid parking areas, expanding paid parking in the ocean block on other areas of town, making the Park-and-Ride shuttle free and reducing or eliminating paid parking in April and October. “‘I’m trying to narrow the focus,” he said. “What I’m asking from this task force today is what to do want to leave on the table? Do you want to consider raising the rates at the Inlet lot? Do you believe the rates should be raised at the existing on-street parking? Are there any of these four options where you say Terry and Dan don’t waste any more time on that?”

In some cases, the votes were unanimous, but there was a majority vote in favor of keeping each of the options on the table for further discussion with more data and other information collected. At the end of the day, just about every option discussed, short of doing nothing, was left on the table as the task force adjourns for the summer.

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BERLIN – A historic South Main Street home can be used as a bed and breakfast following approval from the town’s board of zoning appeals.

On Wednesday, the board of appeals voted unanimously to approve a conditional use request that will allow Mark Harris to use his home at 101 S. Main Street as a bed and breakfast.

“We still have a lot of work to do,” Harris said. “It could be as far as a year away.”

Harris told the board that since buying the house in October, he’d decided that operating it as a bed and breakfast would help recoup some of the money he was putting into the historic home’s renovation. He said he’d like to be able to offer visitors a room or two during the summer and when the town held special events.

“I don’t foresee or wish to have a fulltime bed and breakfast,” he said.

Though Harris was asking for the board’s approval, he said he still had a lot of yard work and home improvements to make before he would try to lease rooms.

“It was let go for quite some time,” he said.

Carol Rose, chair of the town’s historic district commission, voiced her support of Harris’ request.

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“I think this is terrific,” she said, thanking Harris for the improvements he’d already begun at the house. “The work that’s been done already shows you love this town.”

The board voted unanimously to approve the conditional use for the property.

At Wednesday’s meeting the board was also presented with a request for a variance for a Brittany Lane property. Homeowners Junior and Janet Fortney were asking for a variance that would allow them to build a second garage on their property.

They said they wanted to build a 20-by-24-foot garage that would give Junior Fortney enough space to store his tools and work on his car. Janet Fortney explained they were seeking a variance of the required side yard setback so they could put the garage right on the property line. Putting it closer to the house, she explained, would force them to drive behind the house to enter it.

“I’m looking at curb appeal for my house,” she said. “I think it looks better if it’s all lined up.”

Joe Moore, chairman of the board, explained that in order for the board to approve a variance, the applicant had to demonstrate a practical difficulty or undue hardship.

Board member Woody Bunting said the sketch plan the Fortneys submitted didn’t accurately depict where the garage was to be placed. He said neighbors might have an opinion about the project if they understood where the garage was going to be built. He added that if the board approved this request they’d likely receive similar requests.

“It sets a precedent,” he said.

When board member Doug Parks made a motion to approve the variance request, it failed with just two votes. While the Fortneys would have to wait a year to present the same application again, Moore said that if they changed their request they could approach the board again sooner.

“We don’t like turning people down but the standard for a variance is different than approval for a conditional use,” he said.

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Since 1974, the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) has maintained a fire station, or Station 5, on a piece of property fronting Keyser Point Road in West Ocean City. The same general area of city-owned property is also home to a public works department facility. Additional town-owned land along Keyser Point was provided to the OCVFC in 1988 and again in 2006 as the needs of the fire company in the growing West Ocean City response area increased.

On Tuesday, the OCVFC requested another boundary line adjustment to facilitate further growth for the company’s West Ocean City station. OCVFC President Jay Jester explained the fire company has outgrown Station 5 and is hoping to expand again.

“When we rebuilt Station 5, we wanted more space,” he said. “Everything in there is so small. The offices are small and the storage areas are small. We have things stored on the floor in the apparatus bays and things hanging on the wall that encroach on the apparatus bays. It’s a safety issue.”

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“The paramount reason for the request is for an expansion of the live-in program,” he said. “We currently have three suites that are about the size of a prison cell and all three are occupied. We’d like to be able to expand the space for the live-in program because it’s been wildly successful.”

The flag-shaped parcel in question is currently owned by the town’s public works department as part of its larger West Ocean City complex, but Public Works Director Hal Adkins said his department had no objection to conveying it to the OCVFC. “On behalf of the public works department, I have no current or longrange need for this land,” he said. “We have no interest in it.”

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OCEAN CITY – Potentially dangerous offshore drilling for oil and natural gas has been put on hold indefinitely, resulting in a tempered celebration for coastal communities and environmental advocacy groups up and down the east coast.

Recently appointed Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt told the Wall Street Journal last week the Trump Aavast areas off the mid-Atlantic coast including Ocean City and Assateague were being put on the back burner indefinitely as the result of a recent legal ruling challenging the initiatives. The news was quickly heralded by coastal communities and environmental advocacy groups up and down the East Coast, which, for years, have

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been staunchly opposed to offshore drilling.

By way of background, offshore drilling for oil and natural gas off the Atlantic coast was first proposed during the Obama administration, but was reversed under intense opposition from coastal communities up and down the eastern seaboard along with a coalition of environmental advocacy groups. In 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reopening vast areas off the mid-Atlantic coast to offshore oil exploration and drilling, renewing a years-long battle that resulted in the previous administration reversing the plan.

Last November, the National Marine Fisheries Service announced it had issued its final Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) permits allowing seven private sector companies to begin the

potentially dangerous practice of seismic air gun testing for oil and gas reserves in the mid-Atlantic, including vast areas off the Ocean City coast. As the name implies, the permits allow for the incidental harassment of marine life off the coast during the testing process including dolphins, whales and other species, for example.

Those approvals triggered a renewed response in opposition to both seismic air gun testing and offshore drilling and excavation. Clearly, the parallel issues are directly related to potential dangers to the ocean environment and the countless species that call it home. Perhaps no less important is the potential harm to the billion-dollar coastal economies up and down the East Coast including Ocean City.

Last week, however, Bernhardt announced the administration’s plan to

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pursue offshore drilling in protected areas off the Atlantic coast had been shelved indefinitely while the federal suit challenging the practice plods through the court system. The Business Alliance for Protecting the Atlantic Coast Vice President Amy MacKown said the decision to back-burner plans for drilling for oil and gas off the coast represented a victory for environmental advocates, albeit a potentially short-term one.

“Today’s announcement by Secretary David Bernhardt is a victory for coastal communities along the Atlantic, though only temporary as the future remains uncertain,” she said.

“This plan has received widespread opposition from members of the state’s legislatures as well as critical stakeholders and the broader public.”

MacKown said those same groups must continue its full court press in opposition to future offshore exploration and excavation.

“We cannot afford to let our guard down,” she said. “We must continue to focus on the protection of our marine environments.”

Environmental Entrepreneurs Director of Advocacy Grant Carlisle urged the administration to drop all plans to drill offshore in protected areas along the Atlantic Coast and beyond.

“The administration’s drilling plan should be scrapped permanently,” he said. “Exposing coastal communities to the economic and environmental costs of offshore drilling was never worth it.”

Oceana Chief Policy Officer Jacqueline Savitz said the plan to shelve offshore drilling, at least temporarily, was a credit to the vast number of coastal communities, legislators and advocacy groups who passed resolutions, signed petitions and took action against the proposal, including Ocean City.

“We are encouraged by this move,” she said. “It signals that our campaign and the voices of coastal leaders and communities are working. We may have generated enough opposition to slow this down, but until the Trump plan is final, the president is positioned to open up our coasts at a moment’s notice.”

Oceana Campaign Director Diane Hoskins questioned if the plan to take offshore drilling off the table was just temporary.

“Sidelined indefinitely or completely off the table?” she said. “Anything short of all new areas being protected would be a major problem for the communities and coastal economies who have the most to lose from dirty and dangerous offshore drilling.”

Surfrider Foundation Environmental Director Pete Stauffer also praised the administration’s decision to take offshore drilling off the table.

“Offshore drilling is a dirty and dangerous practice that puts our marine environment, coastal communities and economies at unnecessary risk,” he said. “Moreover, offshore drilling is wildly unpopular across the country as members of both political parties are overwhelmingly opposed to new oil and gas development off our coasts.”

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Pedestrian Struck OCEAN CITY – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area of 28th Street last weekend, but the victim was not seriously injured and no charges were filed against the driver.

Shortly after 5 p.m. last Sunday, a pedestrian ran into the southbound lanes of Philadelphia Avenue and was struck by a pickup truck. According to witnesses, the pedestrian ran directly into the path of the vehicle and the driver had no time to react. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The driver was not cited.

Elevator Assault Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Chester, Md., man was arrested last weekend after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in the elevator at a midtown hotel.

Around 2 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a hotel at 59th Street for a reported assault that had already occurred. Upon arrival, the officer met with female victim and a male suspect, later identified as Austin Hennequin, 25, of Chester, in the hotel lobby.

According to police reports, the female victim was visibly upset and crying and told police she and Hennequin had been drinking and were walking back the hotel when they got in an argument. When asked if the argument had turned physical, she reportedly told police it was “nothing she did not already feel comfortable with” and “nothing she could not handle.”

The OCPD officer then met with the hotel clerk, who had initiated the call.

The clerk told police he observed the victim and Hennequin come into the hotel lobby and enter the elevator.

However, when the elevator was about to close, the clerk heard the victim scream loudly. The clerk told police he went to the elevator and observed Hennequin on top of the victim, who was faced down.

The clerk told police Hennequin was punching the victim in the sides and that he had to pull Hennequin off of the victim. The OCPD officer then interviewed Hennequin, who told police he and the victim had been in an argument and nothing more. However, when pressed further, Hennequin told the OCPD officers “you guys know what

happened,” according to police reports.

OCPD officers observed a bloody cut on the victim’s ankle, but when they asked her how she got it, she did not know. At that point, Hennequin was placed under arrest for seconddegree assault. During a search incident to the arrest, OCPD officers located a spring-assisted knife in his right front pocket.

Once Hennequin was in the officer’s patrol car, he appeared contrite, saying things such as “It’s messed up pushing up on my girlfriend,” and “I’m not a bad guy, I’m mad at myself more than anything,” according to police reports.

Tirade Leads To Disorderly Arrest OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City man was arrested on disorderly conduct and other charges last weekend after an alleged drunken, profanity-laced tirade.

Just after midnight last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to an apartment complex on North Division Street for a reported disorderly individual. Upon arrival, the OCPD officer observed several people outside their units with the suspect, later identified as Samuel Cornish, 56, shouting loudly.

According to police reports, Cornish told the officer his daughter was staying in one of the units where a separate incident had allegedly occurred. The OCPD officer observed Cornish walk in an aggressive manner toward the area where another OCPD officer was talking to the suspect in that incident.

OCPD officers reportedly told Cornish to stand back and not interfere, but he did not comply with their orders.

When the officers told Cornish to leave the immediate area so they could con-

duct an investigation, he allegedly disregarded the lawful order. One OCPD officer physically grabbed Cornish by his arm and led him away from the area, but Cornish refused to comply and launched into an expletive-laced tirade.

Cornish’s tirade attracted the attention of other occupants in the apartment building along with passing motorists at the foot of the Route 50 bridge. He was ultimately arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing and hindering.

Stumbling In Highway OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man was arrested on disorderly conduct and trespassing charges last weekend after being found stumbling around the midtown area.

Around 12:40 a.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the area of 59th Street for an individual lying on the parking lot of a hotel. The caller told police it appeared the individual might be overdosing on something.

The caller told officers the man had gotten up and was stumbling around and could barely walk and heading toward Coastal Highway, according to police reports.

OCPD officers observed the suspect, later identified as Michael Stanley, 24, of West Chester, Pa., walking north along Coastal Highway in the area of 63rd Street. Officers reportedly observed Stanley hit a real estate business sign and nearly fall into Coastal Highway at 70th Street, according to police reports.

Stanley reportedly detected OCPD officers were observing him and attempted to take furtive actions such as walking through private parking lots. At one point, Stanley hid under a condo

May 3, 2019 building until he believed the officers had gone, according to police reports.

OCPD officers detained Stanley in the area of 74th Street. According to police reports, he did not know where he was and told officers he was returning to his condo at 88th Street, which he was said just a block away. However, he was being detained at 74th Street, which was 14 blocks away. Stanley was arrested and charged eventually with disorderly conduct and trespassing.

Local Man Arrested For Assault OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City man was arrested last week after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at a midtown motel.

Around 10 p.m. last Thursday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a motel at 60th Street for a reported domestic assault in progress.

Upon arrival, the officers could hear a man and woman arguing loudly from inside a second-floor unit. When officers knocked on the door, the suspect later identified as Jerome Hoffman, 50, answered and told the female victim, “see, you made them show up,” according to police reports.

Hoffman reportedly took a fighting stance toward the officers initially, but eventually complied with their orders to sit down. The victim reportedly told police she had been sitting on the bed talking to her daughter on the phone when an argument ensued between Hoffman and her daughter with the victim caught in the middle.

When the victim defended her daughter, Hoffman reportedly shoved her off the bed, causing her to hit her head on the leg of a table. According to police reports, the victim had a knot on the back of her head consistent with the story. However, Hoffman told the officers the victim was intoxicated and just fell. Based on the evidence and victim’s statement, Hoffman was arrested and charged with second-degree assault.

Jail For Drunken Outburst OCEAN CITY – A local man, arrested in March on disorderly conduct charges after allegedly screaming expletives at someone who allegedly stole his watch before turning his raciallycharged tirade in the direction of resort police, pleaded guilty last week and was sentenced to 32 days in jail.

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FROM PAGE 24 Around midnight on March 16, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to an apartment building near the base of the Route 50 bridge for a report of a disorderly male banging on doors. OCPD officers responded and encountered Levin Martin, 34, who had since moved down to the public sidewalk. According to police reports, OCPD officers knew Martin from numerous prior encounters.

According to police reports, Martin was screaming racial statements that an unnamed individual had stolen his watch. When OCPD officers told Martin to calm down and lower his voice so they could investigate his claims, Martin allegedly directed his expletivelaced tirade at the police.

Martin could not be dissuaded from his racially charged tirade at police and was ultimately arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order. Incidentally, during a search of Martin’s person incident to the arrest, his watch was found in his pocket, according to police reports.

Last week, Martin pleaded guilty to public consumption of alcohol and failure to obey a lawful order and was sentenced to a combined 32 days in jail.

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Around 3:20 a.m. on March 24, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a midtown 911 call. According to police reports, a male caller reported a woman had been hitting him and throwing drinks at him and was currently banging on the hotel room door while he had locked himself in the bathroom.

When police arrived, they found the suspect, later identified as Karen Miller, 65, of Pennbrook, Pa., in the hallway of the hotel with all her belongings on the floor. OCPD officers observed the door frame of the room to be broken and separated. Miller also exhibited signs of intoxication, according to police reports.

When police asked Miller what had happened, she began shouting in the hallway to the point other guests were coming out of their rooms and she was asked to lower her voice, according to police reports. Once calmed down, Miller told police she had been in an argument with the male in the room and he had locked her out.

Miller told police she began shouting for the male inside to let her back in.

When asked if she had used her body to damage the door, Miller admitted she had, according to police reports.

The door was valued at over $200. She was charged with malicious destruction of property and intoxicated endangerment. Last week, she pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property and was placed on probation for one year.

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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BERLIN – A man on a mission to share his kindness movement with children and adults around the nation visited library patrons in Worcester County this week.

This week, Bob Votruba and his Boston terrier, Bogart, made their way to each of the five library branches in Worcester County to promote One Million Acts of Kindness.

In 2009, Votruba bought and decorated a blue bus, hit the road and began his 10-year journey around the U.S. to encourage others to practice kindness each day. In the last decade, he has visited every state in the continental U.S., racked up hundreds of thousands of miles on his Kindness Bus – which broke down and had to be replaced five years ago – and attended thousands of speaking engagements to convince as many people as possible to start a lifetime goal of performing one million acts of kindness.

“Having kindness as a goal is a very prodigious goal,” he said. “You really have to work on it. But if you do 50 acts of kindness every day for 55 years, really anyone under the age of 30 can reach that goal. And older people can have that as a mindset.”

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ter County Library, said the teachings of One Million Acts of Kindness supports civility programs already taking place at the library.

“It really fits into our Choose Civility programming that we are promoting this spring …,” she said. “It’s a wonderful thing.”

While this is the first time the library system has invited Votruba to share his mission with others, he said this will be his fifth visit to the Eastern Shore since 2010.

Votruba said he decided to launch a kindness initiative in April of 2007, shortly after a shooting at Virginia Tech killed 32 people.

“After three days of watching this on the news, I drove down to Blacksburg, Virginia, about a seven-hour drive from my home in Cleveland,

Ohio, and was there for four days …,” he said. “I thought ‘How does a person take 32 lives? What sort of hurt has to be in someone to make them act out in such a hateful way?’”

But on his way home, Votruba said he had an idea.

“I thought that maybe I could do something about this,” he said. “I was driving home, and as I prayed and meditated about what I could do to make a difference, the thing that kept coming to me was kindness, but making it a goal. That’s what One Million Acts of Kindness is.”

Each year, Votruba meets with people at schools, college campuses, libraries, clubs and more to encourage acts of kindness. In addition to visiting the public libraries this week, Votruba also made appearances around Salisbury to share his mission.

“It’s not just about the physical acts of kindness – holding the door, smiling, saying please and thank you – there are also kind acts from the heart, wishing and wanting goodness for anyone you see or think about during the course of the day,” he said. “Those acts are what we’ve grown away from in this world, wanting goodness for others instead of judging.”

Votruba added it is never too late to practice kindness. “Life at any point presents us with a new starting line …,” he said. “That can start with kindness.”

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Project Reviewed

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – With the first phase of a massive storm draining cleaning project in the books, resort officials this week got an overview of just how much material was removed from the system.

Last year, it came to light Ocean City’s storm drainage system had not been systematically cleaned in over three decades. In the three decadesplus since, the town’s storm drains have steadily clogged to the point they were contributing somewhat to the town’s chronic flooding problem in some areas.

To that end, the town’s public works department, in conjunction with the State Highway Administration (SHA), embarked on the first phase of a thorough, systematic cleaning of the town’s drainage system with priority in the first phase give to known trouble spots. As the project commenced, it was learned the extent of the damage was greater than first believed.

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FROM PAGE 26 ran out this spring and the summer season approached. SHA officials have promised to resume storm-drain cleaning after the season if funding is available.

Ocean City, meanwhile, dedicated $100,000 for its portion of the stormdrain cleaning project. The first phase of the town’s share came from reserves in the critical area mitigation program. During Tuesday’s work session, Public Works Director Hal Adkins and his staff presented an overview of the first phase of the storm-drain cleaning project to the Mayor and Council.

In total, the first phase included cleaning 24,000 linear feet of stormdrain pipes, 144 catch basins and 31 manholes. During the 25 working project days, 131 cubic yards of sand and sediment was removed from the town’s drainage system.

“We took a little over eight large dump trucks full of material during this first phase,” said Deputy Public Works Director Woody Vickers. “That’s a lot of material taken out of the system.”

During Tuesday’s presentation, Adkins presented before-and-after pictures of some of the catch basins and outfalls cleaned out during the first phase of the massive project. In some cases, the drains were blocked by 50 percent or more. In other cases, massive amounts of material that otherwise shouldn’t have been in the various catch basins and outfalls were depicted.

“Some of the pictures were quite disturbing,” said Adkins. “We found big chunks of asphalt in some of the catch basins, which we believe got in there during the many paving projects.”

Adkins pointed out one particular area in the uptown area where a largediameter drainage pipe had essentially disappeared.

“Anyone familiar with the flooding issues in that area knows there is an outfall into the bay at 125th Street,” he said. “What we learned is that outfall has completely collapsed. We haven’t found it yet.”

Adkins said the overview presented on Tuesday was just a snapshot of what had been done thus far and what was yet to be done. He said the town will resume the next phases of the storm-drain cleaning projects in the fall. During budget deliberations last month, the Mayor and Council dedicated $100,000 annually to the storm drain cleaning project.

Adkins said the first phase included many of the known trouble spots and the extent of the damage could be less going forward.

“I want the council and the public to know the town has funded $2.5 million in roadway projects,” he said. “There are large sections of town where the roadways are relatively new, and we anticipate finding fewer problems in those areas.”

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Junior Chris Kaufman is pictured with his first-place award from the Stock Market Game and business teacher Kurt Marx.

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BERLIN – A local student has been named the state champion for a simulated stock market game.

Stephen Decatur High School junior Chris Kaufman won first place in this year’s Stock Market Game as a member of the after-school Investment Club. Over the course of the game, he earned a 20% return on a $100,000 virtual investment.

The Stock Market Game is an online simulation of global capital markets that is offered annually to students in grades 4-12. As part of the program, students research industries and companies and are given $100,000 in virtual money to invest in stocks.

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“Everyone in the Stock Market Game starts with $100,000 and they have the time that is offered to buy and sell stocks on the stock market, such as Nike or Apple or Amazon,” Kaufman said. “Once they find a stock to buy or short, they hope to make a profit on it.”

Kaufman said he joined the school’s Investment Club – led by business teacher Kurt Marx – in ninth grade to learn more about the stock market.

“My dad does stocks in the stock market with real-world money, and I’ve always been quite interested in doing it for myself,” he said.

Since that time, Kaufman has participated in the Stock Market Game six times. In ninth grade, he won his first state champion title, and this year, he competed against 857 teams in Maryland to take the lead again for the high school division.

“It was definitely a hard competition this time …,” he said. “It feels great to win, but it also feels great to compete against all of the other students and see how they did with their stocks.”

This year, Kaufman ended the game with more than $120,000, or a 20% return on his investment.

“I invested in stocks that were mainly hiked up by day traders for small news, such as FUV and BioPath,” he said.

Marx noted Kaufman is the only two-time state champion of the Stock Market Game in school history.

“We’ve had eight state champions from this school and two of them came from Chris,” he said. “Prior to Chris, the most recognized student was Andrew Haas. He had one state championship and three regional championships.”

Marx applauded Kaufman’s accomplishments and drew an analogy to illustrate his point.

“When you look at the number of people he was competing against and to beat that many people just once is awesome …,” he said. “But to be a state champion a third of the times you play is off the charts. It’s like Babe Ruth the year he hit 60 home runs and beat every American League team. It’s extremely impressive.”

Kaufman – who will graduate this spring – said he will attend Salisbury University in the fall and plans to major in computer science and minor in information systems. But he said he would like to continue the stock market program in college.

“I hope to take some business classes while I’m at Salisbury University and hopefully participate in a stock market club that’s offered there,” he said.

Kaufman also offered advice to anyone who invests in the stock market.

“Watch the news and look for trends,” he said.

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Regional Digest

Salisbury Launches Green Certification Effort

SALISBURY – Officials this week announced the city’s Sustainability Advisory Committee (Green Team) has developed a comprehensive green business certification program to recognize businesses making a provable commitment to becoming more sustainable in operations.

In order to receive the certification, a business must complete a self-evaluation using a provided checklist. The more difficult or important an item on the list is to fulfill, the higher its assigned point value. Upon completion of the checklist, point values are totaled up, and a successful business will have qualified for one of three tiers of certification, either gold (12 points), silver (10 points) or bronze (8 points).

Among the many factors considered is whether a business has decided to go “strawless” by either eliminating drinking straws altogether, or by choosing to use more environmentally-friendly options such as paper or bamboo, rather than traditional, plastic straws.

Other items on the checklist include the use of sustainable practices during events, such as limiting single-use items, or using only recyclable products; the use of energy-efficient lighting; being bike-friendly; the use of compostable materials such as utensils and bags and water efficient fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms.

Convention Center Bill Signed ANNAPOLIS – Legislation authorizing the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) to issue new bonds and structure financing terms for expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center was signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan this week.

“This facility has long been an important economic driver for Ocean City and the state of Maryland, bringing in thousands of visitors for conferences and allowing local businesses to stay open and continue to hire year-round,” said Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) after the bill was signed into law.

The expansion is set to create over 600 jobs and bring in over $60 million for the State of Maryland. Joining Carozza and Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38C) at the bill signing were Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, Ocean City Engineer Terry McGean, MSA Chair Tom Kelso and MSA Executive Director Michael Frenz.

Other priority bills supported by Carozza were signed into law this week including legislation increasing cancer coverage benefits for firefighters; legislation expanding tax credits for electric vehicles; legislation that expands access to “Achieving a Better Life Experience” (ABLE) savings ac-

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counts for individuals with disabilities; legislation giving craft beer manufacturers contract flexibility; and Stacey’s Law, which repeals the statute of limitations for the crime of solicitation to commit murder.

Support For Children’s Mental Wellness Urged SNOW HILL – Local residents are urged to wear green next Thursday, May 9 to show support and raise awareness for children suffering from mental illness in the community.

As many as one-in-five children experience a mental, emotional, or behavioral health problem before the age of 18, yet 70% of school-aged children with a diagnosable mental illness do not receive treatment. Children’s Mental Health Matters Week stretches from May 5-11 this year and the Worcester County Health Department, in partnership with the Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority, and Worcester County Local Management Board, are asking residents of Worcester to wear green next Thursday, May 9 to raise awareness of the challenges of coping with mental illness and the importance of reducing stigma.

“May 9 is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day and we are asking staff and the public to wear green to increase visibility of the issue,” said Jessica Sexauer, director of the Local Behavioral Health Authority and Local Management Board.

“We’re fortunate to have a variety of public and private organizations in Worcester offering resources and services that support children’s mental wellness and we want to get the word out about what’s available.”

City Hotel Parking Easement Terminated OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to terminate a 19-yearold parking easement agreement no longer needed by an uptown hotel.

On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council approved the termination of the old parking easement agreement first reached in 2003 with the then-Georgia Belle Motel at 120th Street, which has since been renamed the Coastal Palms Hotel. Through the agreement, the Town of Ocean City dedicated four off-street parking spaces on Assawoman Drive to the hotel, which did not have enough parking spaces to accommodate the new hotel project at that time.

However, the Coastal Palms Hotel now has the 94 parking spaces needed on its property to accommodate the 94-room hotel. As a result, the four-space easement for on-street parking first reached in 2003 is no longer needed. The council unanimously agreed to terminate the old parking easement agreement.

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Obituaries

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Lydia Virginia Mastrangelo BISHOPVILLE – Lydia Virginia Mastrangelo, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Bishopville.

Born June 20, 1936, in Pescara, Italy, the daughter of the late Carmela De Sanctis (nee Giuliani) and Donato De Sanctis. Lydia came to America at the age of 21, where she met her late husband, Salvatore P. Mastrangelo, and was married for 32 joyous years.

Lydia taught Italian and Latin for 20 years at St. Maria Goretti High LYDIA School in Philadelphia, VIRGINIA MASTRANGELO Pa. She enjoyed teaching and was an inspiration to many of her students. She had a passion for the arts and enjoyed classical music and ballroom dancing. She was known for her home-made Italian cooking and baking, always welcoming family and friends to her home. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the center of her life. She touched the lives of so many with her

humor and kindness, encouraging all to laugh, sing and dance.

She is survived by her children, Salvatore Mastrangelo, Lisa Robinson (John), and Carla Canakis (Jerrold).

She was the cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren, Andrew, Justin and Alexander Canakis, James, Daniel and Kristin Robinson and Salvatore, Alexandria and Brett Mastrangelo, and dearest sister of Giuliani Postiglione (Carl) and Paula De Sanctis Bonavitacola, and late Louis "Gino" DeSanctis.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday, May 3, 9-10:15 a.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 380 Highland Lane, Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010. Funeral Mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.

Donations in her memory to the Filitalia Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1809 West Oregon Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19145.

Ray Allan Bunting REHOBOTH BEACH – Ray Allan Bunting, 71, of Rehoboth Beach, Del., slept away peacefully on April 25, 2019, at the Milford Hospice Center.

Ray was born on Sept. 14, 1947, in Lewes, Del. He was pre-deceased by his father, Alvah Freeman Bunting in 1949, his mother, Bertha Mae Lingo Vickers in 1994, his step-father, Charles Vickers in 2007, and a brother, Gerald Lee Bunting in October of 2018.

Ray leaves behind his wife, Robin Gordon Bunting, his partner in life for 33 years. He is also survived by daughter Dr. Lori Hudson Stark and her husband, David, of Tucson, Ariz., and daughter Tara Arnold and husband George, of State College, Pa. Ray had five grandchildren, Bryn Hudson, 22, a sophomore at Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., Lauren Arnold, 17, a junior at State College High, State College, Pa., Quinn Hudson, 16,

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Ray embarked on a career that started as director of security for the Hecht Companies in Washington/Baltimore where he was offered a position in their retail divisions as a buyer. He retired as senior vice president of Hecht’s parent company, May Department Stores.

He was the president of Smith Apparel for several years with locations in Selbyville, Ocean City and Fenwick and Waterworks in Bethany and Rehoboth.

In 1986, Ray was encouraged to pursue a career in real estate in Ocean City. Ray had found his calling.

With virtually no training, he rose to the top of the company for Heritage Development Corporation and placed number RAY ALLAN one in sales for 1986, BUNTING 1987 and 1988. He was invited to participate in an international competition for resort sales and placed in the top two in his division. With this international recognition came a job offer to join a team being recruited to sell a resort condominium property on the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten. After seven years and with inventory dwindling, an international development firm pursued Ray to head its resort development and sales division with the acquisition of the then 4 Star Oyster Pond Hotel. Ray’s creativity and flare for design was key to the development of a resort environment with competitive amenity components.

As project director for Oyster Bay Beach Resort, Ray and Robin were recognized as project directors for the Fasting Selling Resort in the Caribbean.

Upon returning to the U.S., after 10 years, Ray was attracted to South Carolina for their base and after a brief stint in Murrell’s Inlet, he settled in Hilton Head and enjoyed great success as a sales manager there for a Canadian builder/developer. This success earned him the offer for the top spot at the oceanfront Royal Floridian Resort in Ormond Beach, Fla. After retirement and returning to Sussex County in early 2013, Ray was offered a position for a local homebuilder and his successful techniques and winning personality served him well.

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FROM PAGE 30 ing symptoms that weren’t easily diagnosed. After two months, he was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma Brain Tumor and given a terminal diagnosis of 12-14 months. Ever the fighter, Ray rose to the challenge. Following brain surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, Ray spent time with his children and grandchildren, renewed old friendships, kayaked, went to Georgetown Speedway for every race and vowed to beat his diagnosis. In October of 2018, he danced at his niece Morgann’s wedding in Western Maryland. His positive attitude and unfailing smile lit up every room he walked into.

The week before Easter, he had three friends he wanted to see and made the trip to see them – traveling to eastern and southern West Virginia.

The list was complete. His journey was coming to an end.

Ray had a broadly diversified career and was involved in many hobbies and organizations. He was the youngest member of the American Society of Industrial Security, past-president of the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce and was elected to two five-year terms on the Indian River School Board. He was a former president of the Board of the Fenwick Branch of Delaware National Bank. He had served as president of the Eastern Shore Hunters Association and is a former member of the Selbyville Fire Department. He was a member of the St. Maarten Golf Association, the Eastern Caribbean Golf Association and the US Navy League in St. Maarten. He had been a contributing sponsor to resort case studies through the American Resort Development Association.

Most recently Ray was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and a member of the Chancel Choir, the Sussex County Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors and the Delaware Homebuilders Association. He was also active with the Eastern Sussex Republican Club and was an Associate Member of the Sussex County Republican Women’s Club. He was a member of the Indian River Yacht Club, the Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club, the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and of the Single Action Shooting Society. He looked forward to the monthly luncheons with his beloved Class of 1965 from Millsboro High School.

Visitations for Ray will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 2-4 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m. at Watson Funeral Home, 211 South Washington St., Millsboro, Del. A Celebration of Life will take place at Grace United Methodist Church, 330 Church St., Millsboro, Del., on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at 2 p.m. Internment will follow at Millsboro Cemetery, East State Street, Millsboro, Del. Ray loved flowers. Memorial donations can be made to the Millsboro Fire Department.

Electronic condolences via www.watsonfh.com.

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ation recognized outstanding individuals at the 6th Annual Worcester Honors Awards Ceremony, held at the Clarion Fontainebleau in Ocean City. Each year the school’s alumni association honors individuals who have been a special part of the Worcester Preparatory School legacy. Family, friends and guests celebrated this year’s honorees, Nancy Decker for Service to Worcester; Martin Sanchez for Athletic Achievement; and Brett Martin for Distinguished Alumnus. Pictured, from left, are Sanchez, Decker and Martin.

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Hope4Recovery Benefit Planned

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – A recovery house in Berlin is seeking the community’s support to raise funds for capital improvements.

On Saturday, May 18, Hope4Recovery – a nonprofit organization in Worcester County that provides a safe, sober and structured living environment for those in recovery – will hold its first annual barbecue picnic fundraiser.

Since October, Hope4Recovery has operated its sober living facility at a house on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin. The building was formerly occupied by the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health.

And while she highlighted the success of Worcester County’s first recovery home, Executive Director Tish Ottey said the nonprofit is now looking to raise money for capital improvements at the facility.

“We have some repairs that need to be done,” she said. “So we are looking to take care of those before another season comes through.”

To that end, Hope4Recovery will host its first fundraiser on May 18 for members of the community.

“We invite everyone in recovery or not in recovery to come out,” she said.

“It will be a family friendly and relaxing event.”

Ottey said the fundraiser will feature food, snow cones, moon bounces, a dunk tank, cornhole tournament and more.

“It will be a way for everyone in the community to celebrate recovery,” she said. “If we can fundraise a little money along the way, then that would be great.”

Ottey explained funds raised from the picnic will be used to complete phased repairs and renovations at the

Hope4Recovery house. The nonprofit will also hold a second fundraiser for facility improvements on June 2 at 1 p.m. at Ocean Lanes bowling alley in Ocean City. The $300 registration fee per team includes three games, shoes, pizza and water.

“Our first goal is to replace the HVAC for our building and the building out back,” she said. “From there, we will have to address some issues in the basement and then work on expanding and updating the kitchen. It’s a big undertaking.”

Ottey explained the improvements will ultimately benefit the living environment at the Hope4Recovery house, which she said has remained full since the beginning of the year.

“Things are going great …,” she said. “We haven’t had more than a day or two where we haven’t been full in the past three months. We’ve also had a few long-term residents, which is amazing. It’s a huge success, and I couldn’t be more proud of the guys that live there. They’re amazing.”

The barbecue picnic will take place on May 18 from noon to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Hope4Recovery house, located at 10226 Old Ocean City Blvd. in Berlin. This year’s inaugural event will be sponsored by Maryland Title Service.

The fundraiser will have a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children. The nonprofit is also seeking volunteers to man the dunk tank.

“This is a little different than a lot of fundraisers …,” she said. “We want the community to celebrate everyone that’s working so hard to be in recovery, and we want to show off how great these guys are doing.”

For more information on the barbecue picnic or bowling fundraisers, visit the Hope4Recovery Inc. Facebook page.

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Berlin Farmers Market Returns

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BERLIN – The Berlin Farmers Market kicks off its second season in a new location this week.

On Sunday, May 5, the Berlin Farmers Market opens for the 2019 season. The market, which will be located on Pitts Street, features 21 vendors and will be open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October.

“Come support our local farmers,” said Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director.

The market, which was started last year on Artisans Green, will now operate on Pitts Street. It will be set up on the street, a portion of which will be closed to vehicles, as well as in the Taylor Bank parking lot around J&M Meat Market.

Wells said the new location was more accessible to vendors and visitors and also doesn’t require the town to pay a rental fee, as Artisans Green had.

The majority of the vendors who participated in last year’s market will return. In addition, Johnson Bay Oysters & Crabs will be offering seafood and J&M Meat Market will be offering meat.

“If you can’t make it to the farmers market, J&M Meat Market will be featuring some stuff from the farmers market throughout the week,” Wells said.

Other vendors include Baywater Farms, Chesterfield Heirlooms, Cross Farm, Grays Produce, Sconer, Bratten Farm, Masterpiece Flowers, Marshall Creek Farm, Home Canning Classics, Del Vecchio’s Bakery, Goatopia, Anchor Wood Creations, Swamp Boy Botanicals, Eastern Shore Kettle Korn and Gilberts Provisions, among others.

The market will again feature live acoustic music from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Another new feature of the market will be crafts for kids. Wells said a middle school teacher would be present each Sunday to help children with various nature-themed crafts such as felt flowers and apple birdfeeders.

Wells is hopeful that last year’s market success will continue. She encourages those who haven’t visited the Sunday morning market to check it out.

“It’s a way to get out in town on a Sunday morning and say hello to your neighbors,” she said. “I think it’s also important to know where your food is coming from.”

Wells is also in the process of planning a four-course farm-to-table dinner.

“I believe in the shop local, eat local movement,” she said. “Hyper-local even more so. That means your food is grown and sold here. Many people still don’t know how important that is.”

She added that sharing a meal together was one of the best ways to build community.

“Eating together makes people happy,” she said. “We need more of this.”

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The Town of Ocean City celebrated Arbor Day at Ocean City Elementary School on Friday, April 26 with the help of the Ocean City Beautification Committee and second-graders. After performances from the students and an appearance from Smokey the Bear and comments from officials, a tree planting took place on school grounds.

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FROM PAGE 5 would be shooting over that,” said City Manager Doug Miller. “I’m not sure the Coast Guard will be keen on that.”

However, Rothermel pointed out those types of issues would be vetted during the complex special event application process.

“We are aware of those issues and would go through all of that during the special event process,” he said.

“We can work through that process, but we need at least some conceptual approval before we get that far.”

Councilman Dennis Dare also point-

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ed out some of the challenges with launching the pumpkins into the ocean.

“Look at the air show and there are notices to mariners to stay out of those areas,” he said. “It’s the same thing with rocket launches at Wallops. We’ve seen launches from Wallops cancelled because some clammer went into the box area. We have a commercial and recreational fishing industry in and out of there, and I would need a lot more answers on those issues. It seems like a great concept if all of those issues can be worked out.”

Rothermel said all issues could be

addressed, but without at least some tacit approval from the council, there was no point in exploring it further.

“I think this is something viable,” he said. “I think we have the infrastructure in this community to work those things out. We only got this far to see if the council can support the concept. Otherwise, there is no use in going through that process.”

Knight said there were obvious liability issues to resolve with thousands of spectators cramming into the Inlet area where high-powered machines were launching pumpkins great distances.

“I think we need to look at the insurance concerns,” she said. “I’d be open to this, but we need a lot more information. I also think there are environmental concerns. You’re just going to have to prove it for me.”

Rothermel attempted to assure the council the liability and insurance issues would be carefully spelled out in any future memorandum of understanding for the event.

“TEAM puts our own insurance in front of this and the association has insurance,” he said. “There would be layers and layers of insurance.”

Paddack expressed his enthusiasm for the potential event and called some of the issues and concerns being voiced a little hypocritical.

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for this are the same questions asked years ago about the car shows and Bike Week,” he said. “It’s a little frustrating. This has the potential to be a real ‘wow’ event.”

Perhaps as a means of leverage, Thompson said Punkin Chunkin had been courted by other areas around the country, but reiterated the association’s desire to keep it a uniquely Delmarva event.

“My next choice is Illinois,” she said. “I’d hate to move the event out of this area, but if we can’t do it in Ocean City, we’ll have to move it somewhere.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca made a motion to approve the TEAM Productions’ slate of special events for 2019 including the World Punkin Chunkin Championships, contingent on each and every concern raised by the council being carefully vetted and all of the questions answered before final approval is given. That motion passed with a 6-0 vote with Dare out of the room. Rothermel assured the council all questions and concerns would be addressed through the special event application process.

“There’s going to be a process to work through,” he said. “We will meet with every department head and every public safety department. There is a process to address all of these things, but we have to start somewhere.”

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May 3, 2019

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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BERLIN – For the first time in a decade, refreshed exhibits will greet visitors to the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum this spring.

While the first floor of the museum looks much as it has in recent years, volunteers revamped much of the second floor exhibit space as repairs to the roof and floor were made this winter.

“It has a fresher look,” said Susan Taylor, the museum’s curator. “It’s not as packed and it’s easier for people to view.”

A water leak forced the museum to install new ceiling and flooring in the large gallery on the second floor. Because volunteers had to move the displays to accommodate the work, when they moved the exhibits back in they opted to rearrange them to allow for better viewing.

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In doing so, they also created a few new displays. One features high school graduation memorabilia from Buckingham High School and Berlin Colored High School. Another includes an elaborate beaded ceremonial costume worn by members of the Red Men, a local social organization that met during the first half of the 20th century.

There’s also a new display highlighting the history of the town’s library, which operated at various locations downtown before moving to its new Harrison Avenue building in 2018.

The first floor of the museum continues to provide guests with a glimpse of what an early 19th century home would have looked like.

The Taylor House will be open for International Museum Day Saturday, May 18, and will resume its summer hours after Memorial Day. Through the end of October it will be open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Though the museum hasn’t yet opened to the public, many local merchants got a glimpse of the refreshed displays last week during a Berlin Chamber of Commerce event.

“Everybody was amazed and wants to come back,” Taylor said.

Ivy Wells, Berlin’s economic and community development director, praised Taylor’s efforts at the museum. She said the museum provided residents and visitors with a better understanding of the town’s rich history.

“You can’t be a historic town without showcasing history,” Wells said. “If you want to learn about small town history it’s the perfect place to go.”

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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SALISBURY – The Salisbury Zoo will host an after-hours event next week for children with special needs.

On Tuesday, May 7, the Salisbury Zoo will host “A Special Night for Special Needs Families” from 5-7 p.m.

Education Curator Leonora Dillion said families and children with special needs can explore the zoo and test new sensory-inclusive materials.

“Children with special needs have

things that can bother them or set them off,” she said. “So we wanted to find ways to assist them and make it easier for them to utilize the zoo.”

Dillion said the education department decided to explore programming opportunities for children with special needs after working alongside local students.

“Our education department works with a variety of students with special needs in the Wicomico County school district,” she said. “After working with them for a couple of semesters and

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having them in intern positions, we started looking into groups and organizations that host special events.”

A few years ago, the zoo teamed up with the Bay Area Center for Independent Living (BACIL) to offer a few events for those with special needs.

But Dillion said she recently turned to associate professor Rhyannon Bemis and her psychology students at Salisbury University to develop permanent programs and materials.

“She came up with the idea of her students doing a research project where they look at different disorders and things that could trigger meltdowns and give accommodations to those with special needs,” she said.

“So each group of students came up with prototypes of sensory-inclusive materials to use at the zoo.”

those zones or to be prepared for them,” she said.

Dillion said families will be asked to complete a survey on their experience. She explained the responses will be used to develop permanent programs and sensory materials at the zoo.

“The game plan is to eventually offer sensory backpacks that can be checked out by families visiting the zoo during its normal hours of operation,” she said. “It could include fidget toys, sensory zone maps and tools for nonverbal children to communicate their thoughts and feelings.”

Until then, Dillion said the zoo will continue to partner with Salisbury University students next semester to offer more after-hours events for families and children with special needs.

Psychology students from Salisbury University will be present at the after-hours event on May 7 to share new materials created for children with special needs.

“The long-term goal is to have the zoo be more inclusive,” she said, “to have more opportunities where a child can come in an be assisted on a daily basis.”

Dillion said the after-hours event will feature new maps and signage, which will identify zoo exhibits that could affect children with light, sound and smell sensitivities, packages with earplugs and more.

“A Special Night for Special Needs Families” will take place on Tuesday, May 7, from 5-7 p.m. Space is limited, and families must register online to attend.

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May 3, 2019

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

POCOMOKE – A new student group is the latest in Pocomoke Middle School’s ongoing environmental stewardship efforts.

Pocomoke Middle School this month launched a chapter of the National Green Schools Society (NGSS).

On April 24, 16 eighth-graders were inducted into the group.

“The National Green Schools Society celebrates the academic achievement of students in the area of science in addition to their environmental activism in school and community,” said Karen McCabe, a science teacher at Pocomoke Middle. “This is the first chapter of NGSS in Worcester County.”

According to McCabe, NGSS is a program designed to give environmentally focused students a chance to increase their impact in school and in their communities. She said the program made sense for Pocomoke Middle because the school was already committed to helping the environment.

“Pocomoke Middle School has made environmental literacy and advocacy a priority in our building,” she said.

The school recycles paper, plastic, metal, glass, batteries, markers and small electronics. The school also established a Surfrider Club with the

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help of the Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. Pocomoke students even presented data regarding water quality in the Pocomoke River at the Maryland Watershed Summit last year and at the Youth Environmental Action Summit this year.

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Launching a chapter of NGSS was a logical next step in the school’s ongoing efforts to go green.

“We decided to establish an honor society to recognize eighth-grade students for their contributions in the classroom and community,” McCabe said.

Sixteen students were admitted to NGSS based on their environmental knowledge, leadership skills, earthly stewardship and service to others.

Several of them participated in Pocomoke Pride Clean Up Day April 27 and going forward, they’ll be planting trees and stenciling storm drains at Pocomoke Middle. They’ll also be among the Pocomoke students working with the Surfrider Foundation on a post-Memorial Day beach cleanup.

Principal Matthew Record says he’s proud of the fact that students have already started to take the environmental lessons they’ve learned through programs at school back into their community.

“I think as we prepare students to be successful out in the community part of that is environmental stewardship,” he said. “In order to be a 21st century learner students need to understand best practices in environmental science.”

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Outcome Questionable, But Process Worked In Berlin HOW WE SEE IT

An 18% property tax hike and increases to sewer and water fees are likely for Berlin property owners. It’s natural for no residential or commercial landowner to be happy with Town Hall, but one thing we applaud Berlin officials on is the transparency of this budget process.

While the huge tax increase of 18% is difficult to stomach, it’s important for Berlin property owners to remember it’s been 12 years since their property tax rate was increased. In fact, the tax rate was actually reduced by five cents in fiscal year 2013 because the town felt like its coffers were strong enough to give back to the ratepayers.

The new $.80 tax rate will result in an annual increase in taxes of $240 for a $200,000 valued property and $480 for a $400,000 valued property.

Add to this a 25% increase to the sewer fee and a 5% bump in the water fees. Town property owners are in for a hit and the cost of living in Berlin will surge as soon as the budget is inked. The cost of going out to eat and buy retail goods in town will also be increased inevitably as landlords pass on their increased expenses to their tenants. Equally concerning is another, albeit smaller, tax increase and a hike to the stormwater fee are expected one year from

now.

While this direction is cause for concern and its impact on households is immense, the severity of the Town of Berlin’s budget requires it. Moving forward, the town desperately needs to determine what level the town’s reserve fund should be stabilized at.

This would be untouchable dollars in the event of an emergency. Current reserves are inadequate. Secondly, as Councilman Troy Purnell indicated this week, the town’s wastewater fund is a wreck. Purnell said, “All of the sudden the wastewater fund started sucking us dry. That’s what’s got to be fixed in my mind.”

In hindsight, there is clear blame to go around at Town Hall as to how there was no mechanism in place years ago to prevent the town’s funds from being borrowed and transferred all over to address shortfalls. We think the elected officials should want to know how the town got to this situation.

While we continue to be harsh on the town’s mismanagement of the budget and its utility funds, we do give credit to town officials for how they handled this budget process. Long before any other government was publicly discussing budgets Berlin held a work session meeting in February when it was revealed a 34%

property tax increase was under evaluation to avert further borrowing of general fund dollars to support utility funds, especially sewer.

Even before that, dating back to last fall, Mayor Gee Williams was giving warnings that taxes and fees would have to be increased in the next budget. The writing was further on the wall in December when a typically banal audit review was anything but ordinary. The auditor told the town its reserve fund is not adequate and will only fund five months’ worth of operating expenses in an emergency.

Rather than use reserve dollars to pay for capital projects and boost under-funded utility accounts, the auditor advised the town must adopt a formal policy to adhere to in future budgets.

The state of affairs in Berlin is disconcerting, but town officials deserve credit for being transparent in this budget process for the last several months. Elected and appointed officials have been verbally roasted numerous times during the process, most of which was warranted, but they have kept their composure and pressed forward.

In the end, the consequence of this public reviewing of the budget is a more involved electorate. That’s a positive.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continue The Fight, Pray To Cure Cancer Editor: Spring showers bring May flowers, Mother’s Day, Springfest and Relay for Life. We are beach people and want warm and sunny weather. When we don’t get it, we become disappointed.

In another situation, cancer patients, cancer survivors and cancer caretakers want a sunny cure for this dreaded disease, cancer.

Disappointment in life is a reality.

We have it every day. To have cancer, is a very tramatic happening in one’s life and the crisis that one has to endure can be overbearing for the patient and their family. The weather can change from bad to good on a whim.

Having cancer might change but it is a struggle to overcome. Some of us change and some don’t. Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It effects young, old, black, white and all ethnic groups.

As a 16-year survivor, I pray and hope that one day we can celebrate the cure for all cancers. Everyone I know, has family, friend or themselves who have suffered from cancer. The American Cancer Society, like myself, has a goal to raise funds. We need

your help. Please give to your local chapter. Our theme this year is “HOPE AMONG THE STARS.” Stars represent many things such as our wishes, our spirits or our quality of life.

When stars twinkle, we are reminded that we all share the same stars and same power to make a difference in the world. For all people, we need the power to fight back and cure cancer.

On May 11, the American Cancer Society is having a Relay for Life at Frontier Town, Berlin, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It is a community event to honor survivors. Our mission is simple, fight back and cure this disease.

We must help people to stay healthy and well.

I found this quote on a key chain given to volunteers at Atlantic General Hospital.

“LOVE, STRENGTH, COURAGE – LOVE of both the caregiver and patient, STRENGTH for the endurance and determination of the patient and COURAGE to work through the unknown”.

Every year I write to the local papers about the Relay for Life and pray and hope my message is clear.

Fight and pray to cure cancer.

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Response To Letter Editor: In response to the letter, “Our Direction Questioned,” I urge Carol Frazier and all readers to listen to the April 4 NPR program on “the 1a.org”.

I also was somewhat sickened by the thought of late-term abortions, but after listening to the poor women who had to make this difficult decision, I have changed my mind.

These women sincerely wanted these babies and through sobs and tears told their heart-wrenching stories of their decision. All abortions were performed for medical reasons and to save their babies from a brief life of pain and suffering we can’t even imagine. Please listen.

The comparison you are attempting with the protection of the bald/golden eagle is bizarre and questionable.

Also, I am sick of people not wanting to allow women to have a choice for their reproductive decisions, but are totally sure they don’t want to help pay for assistance for these children.

How can people be so uncaring. I find it hard to understand.

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Hogan For President, Really?

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Even as his game of footsie with the Never Trumpers intensifies, Gov. Larry Hogan continues to insist that he’s not interested in a suicide mission to challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 primaries. Sure, he just spoke in New Hampshire, said some bold things (by Republican standards) about obstruction of justice and the Mueller report, and confirmed that he plans to visit 16 states as part of his non-campaign. But he says he’ll only actually run if he can win.

What are the chances that could happen? According to conventional political wisdom, virtually zero. But “virtually” is not the same thing as “absolutely.” Here’s what Governor Hogan would be up against and what he would need to do to have a shot.

The history of primary challenges to sitting presidents isn’t good for either the challengers or the presidents.

Former Nixon and Reagan White House official Pat Buchanan challenged President George H.W. Bush in 1992. He lost in the primaries, and Bush lost in the general. In 1980, Sen. Edward Kennedy won several primaries in his challenge to President Jimmy Carter, but not enough.

Mr. Carter lost in November. And in 1976, Ronald Reagan challenged President Gerald Ford, coming closer than any modern challenger to besting the incumbent. But he came up short, and so did Ford in the general election. The only semi-recent time an intra-party challenge to a sitting president has worked was in 1968, when Sen. Eugene McCarthy’s strong showing in New Hampshire and Sen. Robert Kennedy’s entry into the race prompted President Lyndon Johnson to drop out. But that was before the advent of the modern primary system, and it didn’t work out for the Democrats in the general election either.

All indications suggest Mr. Hogan faces an even more uphill battle than any of those primary challengers did.

Despite the strong opposition to President Trump from Democrats and many independents, he retains a strong hold on Republicans, with the most recent polling suggesting that no more than about 30 percent of GOP voters would even consider voting for someone else in the primary. Running to the left of the incumbent in a Republican primary is not usually a successful tactic – that’s not where the voters or energy are – and further complicating matters, another GOP moderate, former Massachusetts Gov. William F. Weld, is already trying it. What’s worse, Mr. Weld has nextdoor-state advantage in New Hampshire, historically a crucial primary for insurgent candidates. Oh, and Mr. Trump has raised a ton of money while in office – about $67.5 million as of the end of last year, with the Trump-aligned Republican National

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Committee and pro-Trump super PACs taking in tens of millions more.

Mr. Hogan has no national campaign war chest or apparatus to speak of.

The biggest key to a Hogan nomination in 2020 is out of his hands. For him or anyone else to have a shot, something truly cataclysmic would have to happen to weaken President Trump – like, quagmire in Vietnam level bad, or pardoning Richard Nixon level distasteful. The Mueller report clearly didn’t do the trick, and waiting around for Mr. Trump’s unpresidential behavior, mendacity or recklessness to catch up to him won’t either. All those things are already baked into his support. But given President Trump’s volatility, the profusion of investigations into him and his lack of interest in actual governance, anything’s possible.

Not only would something truly cataclysmic have to happen, but the timing would need to be just about perfect. If Mr. Trump suffers a politically fatal wound too soon, a profusion of more likely GOP candidates than a moderate Maryland governor would be apt to get in, and at that point, Mr. Hogan would find himself, at best, the John Kasich of 2020. (Unless Mr. Kasich himself is playing that role.) He would need to take leap of faith and declare for president and hope something happens between the filing deadline in November 2019 and the New Hampshire primary in February 2020. (New Hampshire is better for him than the Iowa caucuses for a variety of reasons, in particular that it’s an open contest in which independents and Democrats can vote.) He needs to be the candidate who catches fire and builds up a string of victories before other more conventional potential GOP presidential candidates can react.

Even under that unlikely scenario, a Hogan nomination is still a long shot. After New Hampshire come Nevada and South Carolina (neither great territory for him) and then Super Tuesday. Mr. Hogan could conceivably do well in that day’s primaries in neighboring Virginia and possibly some parts of New England, but that delegate rich contest is tilted toward big southern states like Texas, Alabama and Tennessee. It would be tough to survive until the next good day on the calendar for him, the Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Rhode Island primaries on April 28.

Mr. Hogan’s only real hope is to be the right person at the right time, and to that end, keeping the door open by traveling to New Hampshire and planning trips to another 16 states makes sense. But if you’re an anti-Trump Republican hoping he’s your savior, don’t hold your breath.

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After four meetings and months to come to some sort of consensus, Ocean City’s parking task force adjourned for the season without a clear direction. I’m dumbfounded over the fact not one option has been removed from consideration or gained support after all these meetings.

Although paid consultants often get a bad rap, I think the parking guru hired by the Town of Ocean City was right this week when he tried to remind those on the task force this is not a complicated matter. It takes an outside perspective oftentimes to bring the matter back to reason. The fact is Ocean City is going to make some changes to paid parking because new funding will be needed for the next budget. Whether it’s increasing the per-hour rate at the town-owned lots like the Inlet or adding new paid parking spots to the prime oceanfront spaces – both initiatives I think are needed to raise new dollars – there will be complaints. Nobody will be happy with paying more for parking than last year and having to pay to park where they previously did not. However, it’s important to note many consumers will not even notice it one bit. An argument could be made the unaware will represent the majority of the consumers. The vast majority of today’s visitors are not tuned into it as much as people may think, despite what social media haters may opine in the comments section of Internet articles.

Consultant Dan Kupferman put it this way this week when he seemed to question the legitimacy of the concerns being expressed by task force members over parking changes.

“You don’t think people are going to come to Ocean City?” he said. “People are willing to pay to do that. Ocean City is not going to become a ghost town because of paid parking. Parking is a limited resource and there’s a cost associated with it. All cities have paid parking and Ocean City is no different. The big difference is your paid parking is concentrated in a small area … You have this amazing beach. You have 10 miles of beach with parking in close proximity. It’s an amazing resource. Nobody wants to pay, but they do want to come here and they are willing to pay.”

Over the next several months, I hope the consultant’s comments are weighed because he’s right. I also think there’s merit to what was discussed this week in exchange for increasing parking rates and adding new paid parking areas. If significant changes are made to parking fees and areas, the town should explore making the park and ride transportation free and consider not charging for parking during the weekdays in April and October. Those are compromise measures that deserve some research before the discussion is broached again next winter. The difference between the task force’s work next year and this year will be the town will be looking for new funding for the budget. A decision will have to be made.

On the surface, the idea of the World Championship Punkin Chunkin event coming to Ocean City seems out of place. A deeper dive, however, finds there is potential for it to be an economic generator at a slow time of year if all the environmental and practical concerns can be addressed.

When people think of this event, many see images of a rural party full of drinking and partying with pumpkins flying out of cannons and other homemade contraptions. That was the event for many years in Delaware. It was sort of like Preakness Day in Baltimore but in a rural town in Delaware. If it comes to Ocean City, the event organizer, Dawn Thompson, made it clear this week the event will be different than in years past as far as the trademark rowdiness. Even without those assurances, Councilman Mark Paddack took his colleagues to task over their concerns with alcohol enforcement at the event grounds.

“It’s a little hypocritical,” he said. “We allow alcohol at these other events. I got chills when I saw Punkin Chunkin on this list. We are a tourist town and we’re part of Worcester County. The questions that are coming up for this are the same questions asked years ago about the car shows and Bike Week. It’s a little frustrating. This has the potential to be a real ‘wow’ event.”

Alcohol is not my main concern with this event. I have more qualms with what the U.S. Coast Guard is going to think and how it will keep marine traffic safe from the flying projectiles. I’m sure there is way to safeguard a landing area in the ocean, but questions remain nonetheless. There are also the environmental concerns associated with pumpkins being left in the ocean.

Social media was full of concerns to that effect. Because I like the trivial side of social media, one suggestion I laughed at this week involved the cannons being fired south from Ocean City onto Assateague Island so the horses could eat them. I’m thinking that’s one suggestion to discount immediately.

Most people in Berlin find fault with the name of the town’s new park – Berlin Falls Park. Now is your chance to weigh in if you are in that camp.

The Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee is seeking the community’s input on renaming the park through an online survey, which can be found on the group’s Facebook page and on the Town of Berlin’s website. Potential names listed on the survey include Falls Park, Legacy Park, Adventure Park, Heron Park, Pride Park and Boulevard Park. If none of those hit you well, online users are able to present their own name for review as long as it complies with naming standards outlined.

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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BERLIN – An annual jazz and blues festival will return to Berlin this weekend with a new event and a new name.

On Saturday, May 4, the Berlin Maryland Chamber of Commerce will hold a Jazz & Blues, Wine & Brews Festival on Main Street.

Event organizers said this year’s event is a new twist on the annual Jazz and Blues Bash, which started in 2008. In additional to music, art, food and shopping, this year’s festival will also feature a fine wine tasting.

Chamber President Steve Frene said the music festival will remain free and open to the public, but tickets are now on sale for an unlimited tasting of more than 60 domestic and international fine wines.

“The music is free, like any other year,” he said. “You can come and listen to the jazz and blues bands, purchase food and art from the local vendors and enjoy the day. But the new thing this year is the wine tasting component.”

Frene said officials with the chamber had noticed the growing number of breweries and wineries on the Eastern Shore and for years had wanted to incorporate the idea of a tasting into a

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festival.

“We thought it would be neat to incorporate that into a festival,” he said.

“But for some reason or another, we couldn’t make it happen. No one really knew how to do a wine festival, so we came up short every year.”

But with the help of town officials, Frene said he was introduced to Chad Newberger of Republic National Distributing Company, which worked with the Atlantic Hotel.

“He was the perfect guy to help us do this,” he said. “It was a match made in heaven.”

Frene said the wine tasting event will feature 11 wineries, each with at least six different varieties of fine wine to sample. Those who wish to purchase a bottle of wine can do so at the Atlantic Hotel.

“There will be international wines from Spain, Italy and France, as well as domestic wines from California and Washington,” he said. “People can check in and visit the different wine vendors in each tent.”

In addition to the wine tasting, this year’s festival will feature six acts on two stages, as well as art and food vendors.

“The backdrop of Berlin gives us a distinct advantage,” Frene said. “Unlike other festivals, we have the luxury of having the downtown historic district, with museums, shops and restaurants, at our feet. And you don’t have to pay for anything if you don’t want to.

You can simply bring your chair and listen to the music.”

This year’s event will feature performances from the Snow Hill High School Jazz Band at 10 a.m. (Fins Stage), Earl Beardsley & the Heritage Dixieland Jazz Band at 10:30 a.m.

(Globe Stage), the U.S. Navy Jazz Band Commodores at noon (Fins Stage), Lower Case Blues at 1:30 p.m. (Globe Stage), Timbason La Original Latin Jazz Band at 3 p.m.

(Fins Stage), and Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark & The Blues All-Stars at 4:30 p.m. (Globe Stage).

Frene said he was excited for the return of the U.S. Navy Jazz Band Commodores and for the opportunity to hear new jazz styles from Timbason La Original.

“I don’t think we’ve ever had anything like Latin jazz as part of the festival,” he said. “I think this will be a way for Berlin to open its doors and arms

to the Hispanic community.”

Frene added officials will carry on the tradition of opening the festival with a performance from a local student band.

“It’s a nice feather in their cap and gives them a large audience,” he said.

“It’s also a chance for the kids to perform with world-class jazz bands.”

The Jazz & Blues, Wine & Brews Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. A parking shuttle will also be available to and from Berlin Intermediate School on the corner of Franklin Avenue and Route 113.

“It’s a great day of free entertainment, or a wonderful way to sample over 66 different fine wines,” Frene said.

Tickets for the wine tasting can be purchased online in advance for $35 or at the festival for $40. Each ticket includes a commemorative etched wine glass, a lanyard that holds a wine glass and a catalog of the wineries.

For more information, visit berlinchamber.org, or call 410-641-4775.

Frene also recognized event sponsors – including the Giles Group of Merrill Lynch, Atlantic Hotel, The Globe, Fins Ale House and Raw Bar and Bank of Ocean City – for their support.

“We couldn’t do it without them,” he said.

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Two new members were signed up at the April Republican Women of Worcester County luncheon held at the Mad Fish Restaurant in West Ocean City. Pictured, from left, are Jean Delcher, RWWC membership chair, and new members Cynthia Malament and Jennifer Brilhart.

The Retired Nurses of Ocean Pines recently presented a check for $850 to Colleen Wareing, vice president of patient care services at Atlantic General Hospital, benefiting the James G. and Nancy W. Barrett Nursing Scholarship Program. The Retired Nurses of Ocean Pines have generously contributed more than $10,000 to Atlantic General Hospital’s nursing scholarship program since 2008. Pictured, from left, are Joyce Brittan, treasurer; Mary Mullins, R.N., scholarship recipient; Elaine Gilgenast, vice president; Jean Beatty, secretary; and Wareing.

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SoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, recently donated $2,500 to the Community Resource Center, which helps meet the needs of eastern Sussex County residents facing a crisis. Pictured, from left, are Jo AllegroSmith, director of the CRC, and Lindsey Barry, controller at SoDel Concepts.

The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City received Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events training from Corporal Rob Price of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office at its weekly meeting on April 24. He is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Dick Clagett.

At the April meeting of the Wicomico Retired Educational Personnel (WREP), 2019-2020 officers were sworn in. WREP meets four times a year for lunch, fellowship and guest speakers. All retired Wicomico County school employees are eligible. Pictured, from left, are Ann Marie Downey, president, Maryland Retired School Personnel Association; WREP President Ben Reavis; Jackie Jones, corresponding secretary; Stewart Soper, treasurer; and Dottie Yeatman, president elect.

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OCEAN CITY – A French-inspired pop-up picnic party will allow members of the community to celebrate the summer season and raise money for two nonprofits.

On Sunday, June 2, Real Hospitality Group will hold its first Annual Fete en Blanc benefitting Diakonia and ECPATUSA, a national organization dedicated to ending the commercial, sexual exploitation of children through awareness, advocacy, policy and legislation.

In keeping with the theme of Fete en Blanc – a French description meaning Party in White– guests wear white attire, set up a white table setting and celebrate the summer season while raising money for the two organizations. But unlike traditional fundraisers, Fete en Blanc organizers will notify guests of the surprise location 24 hours prior to the event.

“It’s a large pop-up picnic and the venue is kept secret until 24 hours prior to the event,” creator Mary Rudd, talent acquisition and development coordinator with Real Hospitality Group, said.

“Everything, from the attendees’ outfits to their setups, must be in white.”

Embracing the spontaneity of a pop-up party, guests will bring their own picnic elements, including tables, chairs, tableware, glasses, decora-

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tions, food and non-alcoholic drinks.

The event will feature prizes for the best setup, drone footage, a caricature artist, a henna tattoo artist, a DJ, a silent auction and a live performance

by MP Steel Band. Alcohol and food can also be purchased on site.

Rudd said the idea of Fete en Blanc is to raise as much money as possible for Diakonia and ECPAT-USA. “I think Fete en Blanc is a nice way to give back 100% of what we earn because people bring their own food, or buy it from the food truck,” she said.

“One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to charity, which is very important to us.”

Each year, Real Hospitality Group – a hotel management company headquartered in Ocean City – uses its platform to support local, national and global initiatives.

Alma Seidel, vice president of human resources, said charity and corporate responsibility are a large part of Real Hospitality’s mission. Each year, for example, the company supports hotel community initiatives through its Real Cares program and contributes tens of thousands of fundraising dollars to national charities such as ECPAT-USA. “It’s something we’ve supported since the beginning …,” she said. “We were actually the first company in the country to sign The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism, which means we provide training and tools to understand the problem and recognize the signs.”

Seidel added this year’s Fete en Blanc will also benefit Diakonia, an organization dedicated to building a foundation for those in crisis or who are homeless while maintaining their dignity and respect, providing hope and assistance and helping them change the direction of their lives, one step at a time.

“We chose them because of what they do to support people in our local community,” she said.

Rudd noted the Annual Fete en Blanc will allow guests to learn about and support nonprofits that help the community.

“Fete en Blanc is an event that anyone can attend,” she said. “We wanted it to be a way to bring people together for a common cause and to educate people about ECPAT-USA and Diakonia.”

Seidel also noted opportunities to expand the fundraiser in the future.

“I don’t think we’ve done anything like this before, and it’s something different and exciting,” she said. “We want to start small, but our expectation is to grow this event year after year.”

The first Annual Fete en Blanc will take place on Sunday, June 2, from 5-8 p.m. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be divided equally between ECPATUSA and Diakonia.

Tickets are limited and will be on sale for $25 for adults and $10 for children under the age of 12. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit rhgfete2019.splashthat.com.

New Exhibit Opens Friday At OC Arts Center

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OCEAN CITY – The public is invited to the free First Friday opening reception at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street on May 3 from 5-7 p.m. with complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Painters Pamela and David Lussier of Somersworth, N.H., share the walls of the Thaler Gallery with their show, “Water Views.”

David Lussier is an award-winning contemporary impressionist and nationally recognized plein air painter and workshop instructor.

In his oil landscapes, he strives to capture the essence and sense of place.

Pamela Lussier is a painterly realist, graduating from the Art Institute of Boston. She paints and teaches full time as well as managing the Todd Bonita Gallery in Maine in the summer season.

The group show hanging in the Galleria, titled “Felines vs. Canines,” is part of May’s Animals in Art month at the Arts Center, to benefit the Worcester County Humane Society. Pip the Beach Cat will make a special appearance at the First Friday opening.

Other May events include the Brushes and Bubbly “Paint a Pup” paint night on May 8, a class on fused glass animals on May 10, and a pottery class on ceramic pet bowls on May 28. More information on these events is available at ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org.

Photographer John Carter of Reisterstown, Md., occupies Studio E during May. A native of Philadelphia, he is a member of the Central Maryland Photography Guild and has a master’s degree in Instructional System Design.

Carter focuses his camera on nature, landscape and wildlife images.

Myrna McGrath of Salisbury is featured in the Spotlight Gallery.

McGrath is a maker of limited-edition maps that portray landmarks and natural features – lighthouses, fish, ships and towns, for example – of the Chesapeake Bay and the eastern coastline.

Marisa Longo of Ocean City is May’s artisan in residence. She creates mixed media metal trees, pendants and figures with the wire-wrapping technique, often inset with pearls.

All shows will be on display at the arts center until June 1.

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SALISBURY – A total of $107,713 has been granted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to 30 local nonprofits.

Twice a year, nonprofits serving Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties apply for Community Needs grants to help fund programs designed to address a variety of needs on the lower shore. This spring, the grants will support underserved youth, health, homelessness, addictions recovery, hunger, environmental issues and more.

“Our Community Needs Grants serve a wide array of programs that impact the Lower Shore community,” said Erica Joseph, CFES president.

“This truly captures the spirit of grants made by the community, for the community, and allows so many nonprofits to grow their services.”

The following nonprofits received program funding: 4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Program-to teach life and career skills to individuals with disabilities through interaction with horses.

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for the growth and sustainability of this wildlife and natural resources focused organization.

Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation-Structural improvements to the Children’s House by the Sea, which provides respite care for critically ill children.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore Inc.-to pair boys facing adversity with positive role models for mentoring.

Brown Box Theatre Project-to purchase improved lighting equipment.

Child & Family Foundation Inc.“Boutique Nights,” a personal enrichment program for middle and high school girls.

Christian Shelter Inc.-Retrofitting the second-floor housing space of the homeless shelter.

City of Salisbury SWIFT ProgramTransportation assistance for the Salisbury Wicomico Integrated First Care Team (SWIFT) program, which provides mobile community health assistance.

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National Folk Festival.

Epoch Dream Center-to enhance a mentoring program which pairs at-risk youth with individual mentors.

Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake-One Water Partnership program, which builds regional groups working to heal local watersheds, improve water quality, and bolster local environmental stewardship.

Islamic Society of Princess Anne-to pilot an Arabic Language and Culture summer school program in partnership with UMES. Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Inc.-Support for the JA Philanthropy program, which teaches students about the importance of philanthropy and the roles of nonprofits.

Moveable Feast Inc.-to provide healthy home-delivered meals to Eastern Shore residents with chronic illnesses.

Recovery Resource Center-to pilot life skills classes for persons in addictions recovery.

Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District Inc.-Support for the free, multi-day

Downtown Salisbury Festival in Summer 2019.

Salisbury University-for the annual Children & Young Adult Festival, which promotes children’s literature and writing.

Salisbury Urban Ministries-Support for the Lazarus Food Pantry, which serves food to citizens in need in Wicomico County.

Somerset Committee for the Homeless-to provide life and career skills training to residents of the Lower Shore Homeless Shelter.

Somerset County Judy Center Partnership-to create a tri-county accreditation program for early child care providers.

Somerset County Library-for the Rock Out While School’s Out teen program activities at the Princess Anne branch.

St. James A.M.E. Zion Church-to provide educational field trips to Pemberton Elementary school students.

TEAM 360 - to purchase equipment for athletes of different abilities to enable them to train and race in mainstream athletic events.

Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art-to support a Youth Environmental Action Summit for third- to 12th-grade student-led grant projects.

Wicomico County Free Library – Books and supplies for Project READ, a literacy program for adult learners.

Wicomico Environmental Trust – to facilitate a consultant-led strategic planning session.

Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services Inc.-to purchase bedding for homeless and disadvantaged children.

Word of Life Center-to equip a new immigration office in Salisbury which helps immigrants become established in the community.

Wor-Wic Community College-Summer Scholars program scholarships for third- to ninth-graders.

YMCA of the Chesapeake Inc. Henson Family Location-for “Senior Socials” which connect local seniors with the community and help them stay mentally and physically fit.

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Each week staff photographer Chris Parypa is tasked with submitting a photo from his vast library to be featured in this space. Above contractors are pictured last month preparing the Inlet parking lot for its Springfest transformation. To purchase any of Parypa’s photos, click over to www.chrisparypa.com.

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BERLIN – Phishing, whaling and spear phishing are attempts by hackers to steal sensitive and personal information to gain access to your business or personal accounts. Because phishing accounts for 90% of data breaches, Sam Card, Cards Technology founder and CEO, discusses what you can do to protect yourself and your business from these hacking attempts.

Q: What are phishing attacks and how can they impact the security of your business data?

A: Phishing attacks are social engi-

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Q&A WITH SAM CARD

neering attempts designed to steal user data like passwords and user names. Firewalls and antivirus software typically are successful at stopping hackers from getting into your network so hackers have come up with an easier way to get this information – phishing emails.

The emails are disguised to look like they are from a trustworthy source so users can be tricked into giving out sensitive information such as passwords and even credit card numbers.

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Q: What steps can your business take to prevent these types of attacks?

A: One of the best defenses is to have proper data governance policies in place. Part of this system is a data loss prevention and retention policy to idenOnce hackers have this information, tify where data should be stored and they can impersonate you which is how long it should be retained (or not). where the main security impact is. Act- Policies can be set up to prohibit users ing as you, the hackers send out from saving information in the emails to your contacts asking wrong location or accessing data for more information to access they aren’t permitted to access. even more online accounts.

More importantly, data goverQ: Are Office 365 users nance policies can trigger alerts targeted by attackers? if specified types of data are A: It’s not that Office 365 used inappropriately or shared users are being targeted per outside of your company. se. Because the use of Office Cybersecurity awareness SAM CARD 365 is so widespread, hackers training is the other essential disguise their phishing attempts to piece to protecting your business inlook like they are coming from Share- formation as human error is currently Point, Teams or Outlook, for example. the weakest link in cybersecurity. EmSince most people recognize mes- ployees must be trained to recognize sages and notifications coming from phishing attempts and then be tested Office 365 they are more likely to trust regularly to continually train them on and act upon them. how to deal with them. Even after Q: What type of data could a awareness training, people typically hacker gain access to if they obtain still click on a phishing email because your credentials? they can look very convincing. BusiA: When a hacker has access to ness leaders should make sure emyour email account, for example, they ployees feel safe and understand that can figure out a lot – where you do they must report it to the IT departyour banking, where your company ment if they click on a phishing email. stores its files, what your Facebook ac- If no report is made, the hacker has a count is. With this information, hackers much improved chance of not being can easily get access to more private caught and realizing high levels of information like names and addresses success with their attack. of your customers and other data (The writer can be reached at SCard@about your business that is commonly cards-tech.com. To learn more about Cards Technology, visit www.cards-tech.com.) used to aid in identity theft schemes.

AGH Campaign Receives Donation

May 3, 2019

BERLIN – Approximately $108,750 was raised in support of this year’s Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award Gala. Kimmerly Messick, recipient of the 2018 Hal Glick Distinguished Service award, distributed $10,000 of those dollars to the expansion of Emergency Department and Outpatient Services, while the Temple Bat Yam distributed $10,000 of its funds to the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center.

The Glick Award started in 2010 with the recognition of Hal Glick, the pioneering Ocean City realtor. The next year, the award began bearing Glick’s name and has ever since. Over the last eight years, philanthropists have been recognized in Glick’s name for their support of local community non-profits, including Atlantic General Hospital.

In addition to the annual recipients AGH Foundation and Temple Bat Yam, three local charities were chosen by Cropper among which to distribute funds – Atlantic General Hospital’s expansion of the Emergency Department and Outpatient Services, Rebecca and Leighton Moore Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit at PRMC, and the Salisbury University Kimmerly Messick Scholarship.

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Pictured, above from left, are Kevin McCabe, emergency medicine; Dr. Jeffrey Greenwood, director of emergency medicine; Andi West-McCabe, director of emergency services; Jack Burbage, Campaign for the Future co-chair; Kimmerly Messick, 2018 Hal Glick Distinguished Service award recipient; Jeff Thaler, Hal Glick Distinguished Service award gala co-chair; Todd Ferrante, chair of Atlantic General Hospital Foundation; Christine Glick, Hal Glick Distinguished Service award gala co-chair; Tammy Patrick, Atlantic General Hospital Foundation development officer; Colleen Wareing, vice president of patient care services; and Toni Keiser, vice president of public relations.

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Horoscopes

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might be tempted to be more assertive when dealing with a job-related matter. But a carefully measured approach works best at getting the cooperation you're looking for.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): While others urge you to act now, you instinctively recognize that a move at this time is not in your best interests.

You should know when to do so by week's end.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): A busy schedule keeps you on the move for much of the week. But things ease up by the time the weekend arrives, allowing you to reconnect with family and friends.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Travel dominates the week, and despite some delays in getting to where you want to go, the overall experience should prove to be a positive one in many ways.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Your Leonine self-confidence comes roaring back after a brief period of doubt and helps you get through a week of demanding challenges and ultimately emerge triumphant.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Virgos who have made a major commitment – personal or professional – should be able to tap into a renewed reservoir of self-confidence to help them follow through.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): You soon could receive news from a surprising source that could cause you to change your mind about how you had planned to deal with an ongoing jobrelated problem.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): A surprise move of support from a colleague who has never been part of your circle of admirers helps influence others to take a new look at what you've put on the table.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): While a bold decision to take an "I know what I'm doing" approach impresses some colleagues, it also raises the risk of causing resentment among others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): A misunderstanding 'twixt you and a friend might not be your fault at all, despite what he or she suggests. Talk it out to see at what point the confusion might have started.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Getting into a community operation fulfills the Aquarian's need to help people. It also can lead to new contacts that might one day help you with a project.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): A minor problem could delay the start of a long-anticipated trip for two. Use the time to recheck your travel plans. You might find a better way to get where you're going.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are a dedicated romantic who seeks both excitement and stability in your relationships. © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

Rainbow Fun Run Returns With New Site, Activities

May 3, 2019

SALISBURY – The largest celebration of diversity, pride and inclusion on the lower shore is returning and expanding in 2019.

Following two successful years, and in order to accommodate increasing interest and growing attendance, the event has been moved to Winterplace Park. The expanded event, scheduled for June 1, includes both a non-competitive 5K (with optional walk route) and a community fair. The purpose of the event is to show and build support for the LGBTQ community. All proceeds from this “fun” raiser will benefit The Lower Shore LGBTQ Co-

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alition Inc. and Salisbury PFLAG Inc., two local non-profit organizations that provide education and support for LGBTQ people and their loved ones.

On-site registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race/walk begins at 8 a.m.

The family-friendly community fair which begins at 9 a.m. is open to all and free to attend. The fair includes dignitaries, live performances, food trucks, vendors, corn hole, voter registration, a photo booth, button making, face painting, information tables, and more.

Tickets for the fun run/walk can be purchased in advance online at salis-

burypflag.eventbee.com for $15 per ticket or $50 for a group of four and include a commemorative T-shirt for each participant. Tickets can also be purchased on-site the day of the event for $20.

The Lower Shore LGBTQ Coalition was formed in May 2013 by several local agency workers and Salisbury University students after attending the Annual Conference, “Issues Impacting Mental Health of the LGBT Population.” The conference created an overwhelming awareness regarding the lack of resources and support on the Lower Shore of Maryland and the

Page 15B need to address this concern. The coalition seeks to improve and preserve the well-being of youth and young adults through support, education, and advocacy.

The Lower Shore LGBTQ Coalition, Inc. and Salisbury PFLAG, Inc., are pleased to continue their partnership as they come together to reduce intolerance and enhance acceptance of LGBTQ people through the Rainbow Fun Run/Walk and Community Fair.

For more information about either organization, contact Jennifer Riebe, president of the Lower Shore LGBTQ Coalition, at lowershorelgbtq@gmail.com or Shelly Copper, executive director of Salisbury PFLAG, at SalisburyPFLAG@outlook.com.

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THINGS we like

(Editor’s Note: Once again, we are opening up “Things I Like” for our readers to report on some aspects of life they enjoy.

Shoot your submission of 10 things you like to me at editor@mdcoastdispatch.com or P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811 or fax to 410-641-0966.)

Using the golf clubs from our deceased best man, who was a Vietnam veteran Seeing our Excalibur friends around the pool Watching sunrises on the beach and sunsets on the bay Babysitting our grandson when the “kids” go out Having crabs on our balcony Walking across the street to Beer Barrel’s Surprise visits from friends on the beach Having a small family reunion, for the first time down “da oshun” St. Paddy’s Day parade for the first time with our grandson Watching our grandson playing in the ocean CAROL CROOKS

OC Transit Gears Up For ’19 Season

May 3, 2019

OCEAN CITY – The official start of the 2019 beach season with Springfest returning this weekend.

This year the excitement is on the Boardwalk with the arrival of new trams, although all the new Jeep sets with new coaches will not entirely roll out until Memorial Day weekend. Springfest weekend will still see the older tram coaches as the new tram sets are being prepared for the full conversion to service.

The big news is the fare change for the Boardwalk trams. The fare is now $4 for a one-way trip down the Boardwalk.

The punch tickets are available for $26 for a group of eight rides, which equals $3.25 per one-way trip or a savings of 75 cents per person per trip if the punch ticket is purchased.

The unlimited ride pass, which costs $8, allows a passenger to get on and off the tram as much as they like between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The unlimited ride pass is only valid on the day of purchase and is not available during holidays, holiday weekends or special events.

The $4 tram fare, $26 discounted punch card and $8 unlimited ride pass are sold at the north and south tram ticket booths and on any tram. Major credit cards and exact cash fare is accepted by the conductor at the rear of the tram.

Please note the tram operation is subject to prevailing weather conditions.

Call 410-289-5311 or 410-723-1606 to determine if weather is a factor. Tram hours for the Boardwalk are 10 a.m. to midnight Thursday to Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday.

Bus transportation to Springfest will be available with 10-minute service on Coastal Highway all through the fourday weekend and the West Ocean City Park and Ride will open for business all weekend. Parking is free at that location on Route 50, and buses run every 10 to 20 minutes during the day and more frequently for concerts. Tickets will be available at the ticket window at the Park and Ride lot station. The fare is $3 to ride all day. There will also be a convention center shuttle operating every 20 minutes from the south convention center parking lot that will drop off beside the tents in the Inlet parking lot.

That service runs from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Don’t forget that you can also pay your bus fare by phone at ocemoney.com by downloading the emoney app and you can track your bus by going to OCT.TRANSLOC.COM on your phone or text your Bus stop ID on the bus stop sign to 41411. The location of the buses will show up in real-time on your smart phone.

– Mark Rickards Special To The Dispatch (The writer is the transit manager for the Town of Ocean City’s Department of Public Works.)

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Seahawks Run Win Streak To Six Games

May 3, 2019

In The News

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – After a couple of midseason losses to tough Bayside North schools, Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team has now won six straight to improve to 11-2 on the season.

Decatur started the season with five straight wins to jump out to an early 5-0 record. The Seahawks then dropped two games to Queen Anne’s and Kent Island to drop back to 5-2.

Since then, Decatur has now won six in a row including a pair of blowout

wins this week.

The new streak started with a twogame sweep of a holiday tournament in Anne Arundel County over Easter weekend. The Seahawks then beat Cambridge-South Dorchester, 16-5, last Wednesday. On Monday, the Decatur boys routed visiting Dover, 173, in a game made up from March 21.

Back in action on Tuesday, the Seahawks blew out Bayside South foe Wicomico, 21-2.

Decatur plays Parkside at home on Friday in a game which could determine the Bayside South championship.

Seahawks Sweep Two Over Bennett

Decatur’s Calvin Lorrance delivers a pitch during the second inning of the Seahawks’ 3-0 loss to Kent Island on Monday.

Photo by Shawn Soper

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – A pair of walk-off wins over old rival Bennett this week had Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team on the cusp of a Bayside South championship.

The Seahawks had won six in row before falling to Kent Island, 3-0, at home on Monday. That result was of little consequence, however, for the Seahawks, who had a pair of crucial games against Bayside South rival Bennett on Tuesday.

Back on March 28, the Seahawks and Clippers played to a 1-1 tie before the games was halted because of darkness after 10 innings. That game

resumed on Tuesday afternoon in the 10th with the scored tied at 1-1. Decatur loaded the bases and got a walk-off walk by Dawson Delaney to edge the Clippers, 2-1, in a game that had major implications on the Bayside South standings.

After that suspended game was completed, the Seahawks took on Bennett again in the game regularly scheduled for Tuesday and that one ended with more dramatics. Decatur trailed late in the game, but scored six runs on the fifth inning to pull out the 8-4 win, completing the season sweep of the Clippers all on the same day. The Seahawks’ record now stands at 13-3 overall including a 6-1 conference record.

Mallards Sweep Three, Stay On Roll

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

Worcester Girls Win Two In Conference

Decatur’s Kellen Conboy sets up the offense against Dover at home on Monday.

Photo by Shawn Soper

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team rebounded quickly from a loss last week to St. Mary’s Ryken with a pair of resounding wins over Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) rivals this week.

The Mallards had won four straight before last Thursday’s loss to St. Mary’s Ryken, 16-4. The Worcester girls then wasted no time starting a new winning streak with a pair of wins over ESIAC foes. Last Saturday on Senior Day, the Mallards routed Gunston, 18-6. The game was fairly close as Worcester led just 9-4 at the half.

However, the Mallards outscored the Herons, 9-2, in the second half to pull away for the 18-6 win. Back in action on Monday on the road against Salisbury School, the Worcester girls snuffed the Dragons, 16-3. In that game, the Mallards led 10-2 at the half and never looked back.

With the pair of wins, Worcester improved to 9-4 on the season. The Mallards play old rival Saints Peter and Paul on the road on Friday in the second game of its typical home and home series with the Sabres. Worcester beat Saints Peter and Paul, 22-2, at home back on April 12. Worcester closes out the regular season on the road next week against St. Thomas More before the ESIAC playoffs get underway.

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team stayed on a big roll this week with a sweep of three games including a 12-6 win over Gunston last Saturday which was essentially the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship.

After falling to Calverton, 9-5, back on April 18, the Worcester boys have swept three games in impressive fashion. During the recent run of success, the Mallards have outscored their three opponents by a combined 51-11. The streak began with a 16-2

rout of the Tome School in Delaware last Wednesday.

On Saturday, Worcester beat Gunston, 12-6, on Senior Day and what was also the ESIAC championship game. Worcester competes in both the ESIAC and the Maryland Independent Lacrosse League (MILL).

Back in action on Monday, the Mallards routed Salisbury School, 23-3.

With the three wins, Worcester’s record now stands at 8-4. The Mallards face Delmar at home on Saturday and will get a rematch with Calverton on May 10 in the MILL championship game. Also still on the schedule is a May 13 date with Woodbridge.

Decatur Girls Right Ship With Pair Of Wins

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – After three straight twogoal losses, Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team righted the ship this week with a pair of comfortable wins.

Starting back on April 8, the Seahawks lost three straight close ones

including a 9-7 loss to North Caroline, an 8-6 loss to Queen Anne’s and another 9-7 loss to Kent Island.

However, the Decatur girls have since bounced back with a pair of wins including an 11-6 win over Cambridge-South Dorchester last Wednesday, followed by a 19-1 rout of Wicomico at home on Tuesday.

Seahawks Strong In Snow Hill Meet

May 3, 2019

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

SNOW HILL – Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in solid performances in last week’s Bayside South meet at Snow Hill with the girls finishing first and the boys finishing second.

The Decatur girls finished first in team points with 137, while host Snow Hill was second and Crisfield was third. Snow Hill finished first in team points on the boys’ side, while Decatur was second and Pocomoke was third.

In the 100, Cameron Bradshaw finished 10th. Elijah Whitbank was seventh in the 200, while Garrett Herr was ninth. Chad Fischer finished third in the 400, while Miguel Cervantes finished eighth.

Fischer finished first in the 800, while Sam Rakowski was second, Matthew Miller was sixth and Philip Becnel was ninth. Rakowski finished fourth in the 1,600, while George Cheynet was fifth. Liam Foley finished second in the 3,200 and Jake Gillespie finished sixth.

Samuel Oates finished second in the 110-meter hurdles, which Victor Vick was fourth. Vick finished sixth in the 300-meter hurdles, while Oates finished eighth. The Decatur boys were third in the 4x100 relay, second in the 4x200, second in the 4x400 and second in the 4x800.

In the field events, London Drummond finished first in the high jump,

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while Justin Hicks was third. Drummond finished second in the long jump, while Raul Gault was third and Nolan Kelley was seventh. Drummond also finished first in the triple jump, while Gault finished third. Noah Selt came in second in the pole vault and Hicks was fifth. Daletez Smith finished second in the shot put and Khi Reid was 10th.

On the girls’ side, Imani Walker finished seventh in the 100. Jessica Janney finished second in the 400, while Sommer Smith was fourth. Dori Krasner finished first in the 800, while Mikayla Denault was fifth, Ella Peters was seventh, P.J. Venezia-Westphal was eighth and Alyanna Braciszewski was ninth.

Krasner finished second in the 1,600, while Zehra Mirza was sixth, Devon Kramer was seventh, Emily Magee was eighth, Amalia Murphy was 10th and Erin Riccio was 11th.

Denault was second in the 3,200, while Murphy finished fourth. Giana Cauble was fourth in both the 100meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. In the relays, the Decatur girls finished fourth in the 4x100, second in the 4x200, first in the 4x400 and first in the 4x800.

In the field events, Janney finished first in both the high jump and the long jump. Also in the long jump, Mae Purnell finished fourth, Tamyzia Bowen was fifth, and Lydia Woodley was sixth. Amelia Easton finished second in the pole vault and Zoriah Shockley was second in the shot put.

Two Dramatic Wins For Decatur Softball

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity softball certainly had a flair for the dramatic this week, winning two games in their very last at-bat to improve to 13-3 overall and remain very much in the thick of the Bayside South race.

The Seahawks have now won six straight games, but the last two this week were certainly the most dramatic.

On Monday, Decatur faced Bayside North power Kent Island at home and

trailed 8-5 in the last inning. However, six straight Seahawks reached base in the final frame, culminating with a walk-off single by Lexi Black to complete the 9-8 comeback win.

On Tuesday, the Seahawks faced Bennett in a crucial Bayside South game and trailed the Clippers, 2-1, late. Decatur scored a single run in the sixth inning to tie the game and scored a walk-off run in the bottom of the seventh to complete the 3-2 come-frombehind win. With the pair of walk-off wins, the Seahawks improved to 13-3 on the season.

Mallards Blank Seahawks, Remain Unbeaten

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity tennis team blanked visiting Stephen Decatur, 7-0, on Monday to remain unbeaten on the season with a perfect 9-0 mark.

The Mallards have recorded seven shutouts in their nine matches and have yielded just two losses throughout the season. On Monday, the Worcester girls made the short trip over to Decatur and kept the streak alive against the Seahawks.

Abigail Plyar won the first singles match for Worcester, while Annika Larsen beat Laura Meadows in the second match. Sumira Sehgal beat Sophia Gordy, Summer Walker beat Sarah Haskell and Maya Natesan beat Kaitlyn Mourlas.

Worcester Prep also won both doubles matches. The Mallards’ team of Mesa Cammack and Saylar McGuiness beat Decatur’s Melis Unal and Emily Stitely in the first doubles match, while Kennedy Humes and Korina Gjikuria beat Abby Crisanti and Anna Rosenburg.

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The Adventures Of Fatherhood

By STEVE GREEN

t took a couple months, but both my kids got a chance to meet their 11-week-old niece last weekend.

In the days leading up to our brunch get-together at Kent Narrows last weekend, the boys were excited.

On the morning we were to meet baby Zoe, Carson came downstairs with 50 books he wanted to share with Zoe. I convinced him to narrow it down to about six board books he wanted to take with him. While I was holding her at the restaurant, Carson brought out “The Nose Book” by Al Perkins and insisted I read it to her.

Whenever I stopped to arrange her differently, he was quick to let me know I needed to keep reading to retain her attention. He held the book while I held Zoe. When he wasn’t encouraging people to read to her, Carson was standing guard over Zoe. When he wasn’t eating, he clearly was focused on protecting her. At one point, when most of us were away from the table checking out the buffet, a man approached our table and Carson immediately made it clear he was not to come any closer to his little niece, who was asleep in her stroller. In his nonverbal, but anxious, way, he motioned for the man to carry on in a different direction. He even called his mom for backup.

As for Beckett, I was touched by his excitement and genuine interest in Zoe. He has always had a huge heart and is a sensitive, emotional type. As he gets older (turns 11 years old next weekend), these sensibilities are not always on display, but we get these reminders every now and again that really hit us. He may be changing in some ways, but he’s got a wonderful heart and cares deeply.

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Beckett marveled over how everything was so incredibly small on Zoe. It was then I realized this was the first baby he has been around for an extended time since Carson was born. Since he was under 2 years old at that time, it’s understandable it would all seem so new to him. He was particularly fascinated by her tiny fingers as they wrapped around his.

Before meeting Zoe, he had talked about wanting to hold her but being scared because she’s so small. He didn’t want to hurt her if he was clumsy. I assured him we could get him in a good spot where she was safe with him. The result was a priceless photo of him holding her as she slept. He was clearly impacted by this meeting. I told him later you will always remember the first time you met her and will likely be amazed how much she has grown the next time you see her.

As for me, Zoe already had my heart before I met her, but I was smitten within minutes as she smiled at me and we babbled back and forth making silly sounds.

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“It is strange but true that we tend to treat those who are closest to us without the kindness and consideration that we extend to strangers. Parents love their children, but they are so familiar with them, they often take basic kindness for granted. And they don’t always model kindness as a behavior for the world as a whole. Real kindness involves gratitude and forgiveness, service toward others and an awareness of the world outside yourself. It’s important to show our kids that the most exciting and rewarding thing you can do is to make someone else’s life better. “… The ultimate goal of TRICK is creating self-responsible people in a selfresponsible world. This is what we’re doing as parents, teachers and employers – not just raising children or managing classrooms and boardrooms, but building the foundation of the future of humankind. We’re evolving human consciousness, and we’re doing it faster than ever before. You are the parent your child needs, and with your trust and respect, your child will become exactly the person they are meant to be.”

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This is a trip back in time for those of you who remember The Rat Pack. Three talented young entertainers starting out on what would become arguably three of the most famous careers in the entertainment industry. Three famous superstars who came together in the 1960s will re-create their magic. All have since died, but their image and their music are being carried on by three wonderful performers who assume the roles of the three great singers during their glory days.

Tony Sands as Sinatra, Johnny Petillo as Martin and Jeff Foote as Davis combine to bring their audiences the best of the Rat Pack songs, comedy and sketches and their individual hits with the onstage banter that made their act a big hit in Las Vegas.

For tickets, go to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center at www.ticketmaster.com or call 410-289-2800.

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Who’s Where When 28th/127th Street Pit & Pub 410-289-2020 • 443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal hwy.

Friday, May 3: Jack & T Saturday, May 4: Olds Cool, 9 p.m.

Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.) AtlAntiC hotel 410-641-3589 2 north Main St., berlin Mondays: Earl Beardsley Tuesdays: Bob Miller on Piano

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dJ Robcee fager’s island: Monday, May 6

sean LooMis tRio coconuts beach bar: tuesday, May 7

buxy’S SAlty Dog Dry DoCk 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal hwy.

Friday, May 3: Aaron Howell, 6 p.m.

CAPtAin’S tAble 410-289-7192 Courtyard by Marriott hotel, 15th St. & baltimore Ave. Every Thursday Thru Saturday: Phil Perdue On Piano

ClArion hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal highway Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4: New Censation Every Friday & Saturday: DJ Dusty

CoConutS beACh bAr & grill CAStle in the SAnD hotel 37th & 38th St. 410-289-6846 Friday, May 3: Lime Green Band, 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 4: Monkee Paw, 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 5: Natalie Davis Band, 3 p.m.

Monday, May 6: Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7: Sean Loomis Trio, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8: Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 9: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4 p.m.

CrAbCAke fACtory bAySiDe 302-988-5000 rt. 54 fenwick island, De Friday, May 3: Kevin Poole Sunday, May 5: Chris Button, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8: Keri Anthony, 5 p.m. fAger’S iSlAnD 410-524-5500 60th St. in the bay Friday, May 3: DJ Greg, 6 p.m.

DJ Hook, 9 p.m., Bye Felicia, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 4: Opposite Directions, 5:30 p.m., DJ Groove, 9 p.m., Bigg Romeo, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 5: Everett Spells, 11 a.m.

Monday, May 6: Deck Party DJ Greg, 5 p.m., RoastJohn, 5:30 p.m., DJ RobCee, 9:30 p.m. greene turtle north 410-723-2120 11601 Coastal hwy.

Friday, May 3: DJ Wax, 10 p.m.

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eveRett sPeLLs fager’s island: sunday, May 5

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Joe MaMa coconuts beach bar: Wednesday & thursday, May 8 & 9

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Randy Lee ashcRaft & sWc Johnny’s Pizza & Pub: Wednesdays & saturday, May 4 smitty McGee’s: thursdays & fridays beats by Wax Greene turtle north: fridays 127th st. Pit & Pub: Wednesdays Pickles Pub: thursday

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Who’s Where When hArPoon hAnnA’S 302-539-3095 rt. 54 & the bay, fenwick island, De Friday, May 3: Dave Hawkins, 5 p.m., Tranzfusion, 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 4: Dave Sherman, 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 5: Kevin Poole, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7: DJ Rupe Thursday, May 9: Dale Teat

voice of Reason Purple Moose: friday & saturday, May 3 & 4

tRanzfusion M.R. ducks: saturday, May 4

hooterS 410-213-1841 12513 ocean gateway, rte. 50, West oC Friday, May 3: DJ Wax, 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 4: Chest Pains, 4 p.m.

johnny’S PizzA & Pub 410-723-5600 rt. 54 fenwick island, De Saturday, May 4 & Every Wednesday: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys lobSter ShAnty 302-436-2305 56th St. & Coastal hwy., bayside Friday, May 3: TBA

Joe sMooth & bob WiLkinson coconuts beach bar: Monday, May 6

oPPosite diRections fager’s island: saturday, May 4 harborside: sundays & thursdays

M.r. DuCkS 410-289-9125 311 talbot St. Friday, May 3: DJ Batman, 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 4: Tranzfusion, 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 5: Muskrat Lightning, 3 p.m.

PiCkleS Pub 410-289-4891 8th St. & Philadelphia Ave. Friday, May 3: Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m.

Saturday, May 4: Dust N Bones Mondays: Karaoke With Jeremy Tuesdays: Beats By Adam Dutch Thursdays: Beats By Wax

cheRRy cRush seacrets: sunday & Monday, May 5 & 6

oLds cooL 28th st. Pit & Pub: saturday, May 4

PurPle MooSe 410-289-6953 between Caroline & talbot Streets on the boardwalk Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4: Voice Of Reason, CK the DJ, 2 p.m.

SMitty MCgee’S 302-436-4716 37234 lighthouse rd., West fenwick ireland, De Thursdays & Fridays: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys

33 RPM Greene turtle north: saturday, May 4

dust n bones Pickles Pub: saturday, May 4

Jack & t 28th st. Pit & Pub: friday, May 3

chest Pains hooters: saturday, May 4

SeACretS 410-524-4900 49th St.& Coastal hwy.

Friday, May 3: The Freddie Long Band, 5 p.m., Anthem, 9 p.m., DJ Tuff, 9 p.m., The Rockets, 10 p.m.

Saturday, May 4: John McNutt Band, 5 p.m., Anthem, 9 p.m., Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m., 2 DJs Sunday, May 5: Cherry Crush, 9 p.m., DJ Tuff, 10 p.m.

Monday, May 6: Cherry Crush, 9 p.m., DJ Bobby O, 10 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7: JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m., DJ Bobby O, 10 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8: JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m., DJ Bobby O, 10 p.m.

Thursday, May 9: Full Circle Duo 5 p.m., Jah Works, 9 p.m., DJ Tuff, 9 p.m.

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This week I stopped in to the opening weekend at Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grille; attended Wine Fest at Fager’s Island; and the 13th Annual Cash For College Fund Bloody Mary Contest at Seacrets.

Fager’s Island Wine Team: Erin Jones, Robin Springer, Bea Huber, Dave Rizer and Oana Casmir

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In Places

Fager’s Island: Seth Figgs, Pat Nash and Marcos Lopez

Macky’s: Manager Carl Bozick and owner Pam Stansell

Fager’s Island: Nate Beard and Phil Cropper

Macky’s: Managers Magen Starey and Kristy Baraniak with owner Pam Stansell, center

Macky’s: Jared Teeters Katie Pound and Andy Kirk

Seacrets: Crabcake Factory owner Johnny and Krista Brooks, Micah Reese and Jax Hayes, winner for best presentation – congratulations

Seacrets: Ashlee Whitlock and Taylor Bahoric

Seacrets: Pickles Pub Manager Colin Topping and owner Justin Acita won spiciest – congratulations

Fager’s Island: Liesel Valdez and Tyler Horton

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Walking For A Cause: The Worcester County Humane Society held its

20th Annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets fundraiser on April 20. Pictured are event mascots, event chairs Sandy Summers and Heather Bahrami and Pip the Beach Cat.

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And Real Estate News

Harper Hertrich, a third-grader at Worcester Preparatory School, traveled last month to Annapolis with family, teachers and representatives from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal) for a special recognition ceremony with Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford. The ceremony, held in the Maryland State House, honored nine students from across the state who were chosen by the Maryland REALTORS® as finalists in this year’s Fair Housing Art Contest. Hertrich is the finalist from the Lower Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, are Rutherford, Hertrich and Maryland REALTORS® President Merry Tobin.

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"We’re excited to welcome Marlene and Spike to the company,” said Terri Bracciale, regional president of the company’s Baltimore metro region.

“Not only are they amazing agents with proven track records of successfully helping buyers and sellers for many years, but they’re also terrific people and a true pleasure to work with.”

Ott has been a real estate leader in the Maryland coastal area for over 40 years. She consistently ranks in the highest 10% among the nation’s top producers and has received numerous accolades over the years, including Metropolitan Magazine’s Best RealMARLENE OTT tor® award, the Women’s Council of Realtors’ Businesswoman of the Year award, and a Lifetime Achievement award and Super Nova award from the Coastal Association of Realtors.

“Marlene was the one who actually started me on my own career path in real estate,” said Sharon Curtiss, branch manager of the company’s Ocean Pines office. “She recommended that I get my license back in 2001, which I did, and we then became friends through the Women’s Council of Realtors. I can personally

vouch for Marlene’s integrity and professionalism, and we are all so pleased that she and Spike have decided to affiliate with us.”

Sands has been a resident of Ocean City since 1994 and has been delivering superior service to his clients since entering the business in 2010. A top producer with consistent five-star ratings on Zillow®, he is currently among the Coastal Association of Realtors’ top 50 in sales volume for Worces- SPIKE SANDS ter, Wicomico and Somerset counties.

With a deep expertise and vast knowledge of Ocean City and its surrounding towns, Sands prides himself on his sharp eye for great value and keen sense of opportunity.

“On behalf of Spike, we’re both so pleased to be joining the company,” Ott said. “Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty’s brand has always stood for knowledge, expertise and a commitment to superb customer service, which is what we’ve delivered and continue to deliver to the home buyers and sellers in the Eastern Shore year after year.”

Coastal Holds Fair OCEAN CITY – The Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal) held its fourth annual REALTOR® Fair & Technology Expo on Wednesday, April 17 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City.

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Over 300 real estate professionals, both locally and from across the state and Delaware, attended the event.

Participants partook in complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages, as well as an event photo booth and Money Machine.

Leadership Academy Graduates ANNAPOLIS – Two members of the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal) Board of Directors graduated from the 2019 Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy.

Steve Parsons of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Salisbury and Austin Whitehead of Whitehead Real Estate Executives in Salisbury were honored recently in Annapolis for completing the program.

The Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy was formed by REALTORS® who understand the important role they play in their community and the need to enhance the leadership skills, knowledge, and competencies of fellow REALTORS® interested in making a difference in their personal lives and in their communities.

The Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy offers an intensive curriculum designed to develop skills in leadership, communications, strategic planning, legislative and government affairs, community involvement, and interaction. Classes are conducted over seven months and stress the value of professional and personal commitment to business, charitable and civic endeavors.

Parsons received the W.H.C. Wilson Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to the graduate who best demonstrates integrity, a desire to lead, and a high ethical standard, both professionally and through community involvement. Parsons has been a REALTOR® since 2013 and holds the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation and e-PRO Internet Professional, the Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), and the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certifications. In addition to sitting on the Board of Directors, Parsons chairs the association’s Education Committee as well as the committee that plans the annual REALTOR® Fair & Technology Expo.

Whitehead has been a REALTOR® since 2014 and received the association’s Rising Star Award in 2017. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, Whitehead currently cochairs the association’s Government Affairs Committee. He is a Sterling R Major Investor in the REALTOR® Political Action Committee.

“We are incredibly proud of Steve and Austin for working hard to complete this rigorous program,” said Coastal President Bernie Flax. “They are the future of our association and our local market, and we are grateful to them for being such dedicated volunteers.”

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Selling “Wheelbarrow of Cheer” raffle tickets at the 18th annual Gala By The Sea were Ciara Evans and irene aragon for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House.

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FEaTurinG THoSE HELPinG CauSES in THE rESorT arEa

Susan G. Komen Maryland’s Gretchen Derewicz, Michael Jessup, and Lori Yates kicked off More Than Pink Walk Weekend with Hope in Bloom, a free breast health dinner and discussion.

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Welcoming attendees into the Hope in Bloom event were Mary Smith, Wylita Whaley and Dru Mumford of atlantic General Hospital.

These fine young men, Luke Bickford, Brian Parsons, Brad DeGraw, Brady Esham and James DeGraw made sure walkers were fueled up for the Susan G. Komen Maryland More Than Pink Walk.

The Believe in Tomorrow Gala By The Sea cocktail hour entertainment was provided by John remy and Joe Smooth.

Touch of italy Catering Director Lisa Tratiak and Carlos Carranza presented a nice selection of antipasti for the Believe in Tomorrow Gala By The Sea cocktail hour.

Believe in Tomorrow volunteers Bryn Daly and Melissa Shore kept the chocolate fountain flowing at this year’s Gala By The Sea.

The mystery box raffle is always popular at Believe in Tomorrow events with Jordan Cencula and ally Wright helping out with sales at the 18th annual Gala By The Sea.

representing atlantic General Women’s Health Services were nicki akstinas, CrnP and Lisa Bayles DnP, CrnP at the Hope in Bloom Breast Health Conference.

Walkers could get their official More Than Pink Walk gear from Sgt. Chad Miller and olga Cibils at the merchandise tent during the Saturday morning activities.

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN CITY – A local organization will offer Narcan training to those in the hospitality industry.

On Friday, May 10, Growing Hope – an organization with a goal to educate the community on the opioid epidemic – will offer a training session on Narcan, a medication used to counteract the effects of an overdose.

Ruthie Shofi of Growing Hope said the group will partner with the Worcester County Health Department to offer a training course from 9-11 a.m. at Seacrets’ Morley Hall. She said anyone from the hospitality industry is welcome to attend the event.

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“The health department is going to offer certifications and recertifications to administer Narcan,” she said.

Shofi said the Narcan trainings are a way to equip those working in resort hotels and restaurants.

“Three years ago, we provided our first Narcan training through the HotelMotel-Restaurant Association and it went well,” she said. “We trained between 50 and 100 people before the start of the summer season.”

Shofi noted, however, an interest in offering training sessions again this year.

“About three weeks ago, Lou Lombardo with Seacrets called and asked if we were offering any certification or recertification classes again,” she said.

“So we called the health department, and they were generous enough to come along and provide training.”

Shofi said the training event will be offered just before the start of the summer season.

“The goal was to have this training done before Memorial Day,” she said.

“Our season will soon begin … Knowing this is still a big problem, we want everyone to be prepared.”

Shofi said those interested in attending the training session can email mrs513@comcast.net, or call Ruthie Shofi at 443-783-9723 or Judie Kisly at 443-614-2313, through May 8.

“We just want to notify anyone who feels they need to come and be a part of this,” she said.

Shofi explained Growing Hope’s initiatives – including the Narcan training sessions – compliment community efforts to educate individuals on the opioid epidemic.

“We find small opportunities to help in any way that we can,” she said.

For more information on Growing Hope, visit the Growing Hope Facebook page.

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Swim Ocean City Donates

Swim Ocean City founder Corey Davis donated Easter dinner to Diakonia, a local homeless shelter in West Ocean City. The residents of Diakonia enjoyed sliced ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans and rolls from the Minit Market in Ocean City.

“I have been so blessed with the support from local businesses over the years. I like to give back any chance I can,” said Davis.

Swim Ocean City is a local nonprofit organization that raises funds for research and awareness of traumatic brain injuries and promotes the positive effects that sports have on the brain and body.

Every July, Swim Ocean City hosts Ocean Games – a competitive open water, nine-mile and three-mile swim along the shoreline of Ocean City. The funds raised from this event support local charities, families and brain injury awareness.

Since its debut in 2013, the Ocean Games has raised over $130,000. Ocean Games is widely supported through grants and many local Ocean City businesses.

For more information, visit www.oceangamesusa.org.

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BERLIN – The following local students were recently recognized for achievements in their respective universities.

•Karin Fredrikson of Selbyville, Del., was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Fredrikson was initiated at Clemson University.

•Local students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, N.J. named to the Honors List for the Fall 2018 semester included Rachel Beers of Selbyville, Del. and Shea Griffin of Berlin.

•Initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate

honor society, were Salisbury University students Carly Pasqualine of Ocean City, Victoria Miller of Berlin and Elizabeth Masters of Berlin.

•Earning a degree from Western Governors University (WGU), the online, nonprofit university, were Kimberly Iacona of Bishopville, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, and Mary Mullins of Ocean City, Master of Science, NursingLeadership and Management.

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•Brooke Fischer of Selbyville, Del., was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Fischer was initiated at The University of Tampa.

•Jenna Leitgeb of Berlin has been placed on the Gettysburg College Dean's Honor list for outstanding academic achievement in the Fall 2018 semester. Students with a quality point average of 3.60 or higher (on a 4.0

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•Elizabethtown (Pa.) College Dean’s List students included Zoe Spadaro, a class of 2020 health and occupation major of Ocean City.

•Michael Kanavy has been named to the Fall 2018 Dean's List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a "C" and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the fall of 2018.

Kanavy of Selbyville, Del., is a Doctor of Physical Therapy student.

•Laila Mirza of Ocean Pines made the Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

•Widener University Commonwealth Law School Dean Christian Johnson announced Dean's List students for the Fall 2018 semester. Students named to the list earned a grade point average in the top 20 percent of their class and division for the semester. They included Paige Parker of Selbyville, Del., and Rue Stamnas of Berlin.

•McDaniel College student Matthew Scott of Berlin has been selected to perform in the Gospel Choir Concert on Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College.

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BERLIN – The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) annually sponsors American History and Christopher Columbus essay contests in area schools. Winners were invited to an awards luncheon on April 17 at Worcester Technical High School to receive their awards from American History Chair Janet Simpson.

The American History Essay Contest is open to all grade five, six, seven and eight students in a public, private or parochial schools ad those who are home schooled. This year’s topic was "The Women's Suffrage Campaign." A panel of judges comprised of DAR members and nonmembers selected the following chapter winners: Emily Skorobatsch, fifth grade, Pocomoke Middle School; Ryan Mann, sixth grade, Worcester Preparatory School; Case Tilghman, seventh grade, Worcester Preparatory School; and Sajiv Satyal, eighth grade Worcester Preparatory School.

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BERLIN – Maryland Coastal Bays Program has teamed up with the Ocean Pines Association to show homeowners how to improve backyard habitat by planting native pollinator plants; build bat boxes, bird houses and bee homes and construct seed bombs at the annual Bay Day in Ocean Pines.

“By taking simple steps towards a bay-friendly backyard, homeowners can reduce time and effort maintaining their yards, and, at the same time, help to improve the health of the Coastal Bays,” said Liz Wist, education coordinator at Maryland Coastal Bays Program.

Bay Day is set for Sunday, May 5, from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at White Horse Park, located at 235 Ocean Parkway.

“We hope to showcase what local homeowners can do to improve backyard habit for wildlife and to improve local water quality,” said Frank Piorko, executive director of Maryland Coastal Bays Program.

A small pollinator garden project, one of several at Ocean Pines to be established this year, will be completed at the Bay Day event. Homeowners additionally can receive a Maryland native plant to take home.

An interactive art piece that highlights the issue of single-use plastics will also be on display.

The event will also showcase food from local vendors such as Street Kitchen, Eastern Shore Kettle Korn and the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City and local beverages from Burley Oak. From free boat tours and kayaking to educational exhibits, this public event will be a day of fun, hands-on activities and educational talks.

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OCEAN CITY – Ocean City is celebrating the start of the season with the 29th annual production of Springfest this weekend.

Beginning yesterday and running through Sunday, the annual event, located in the Inlet parking lot, features live music, art, crafts, food and more – all located adjacent to Ocean City’s historic Boardwalk and beautiful clean beach.

Springfest, one of the top arts and crafts shows in the United States, features nearly 300 vendors with over 250 selling art and crafts.

Visitors should also bring their appetite as the event includes 30 food vendors serving a variety of delicious offerings, from famous Eastern Shore delicacies, an assortment of ethnic food and gourmet offerings.

Springfest comes to life with a diverse variety of live musical entertainment on two stages all day for four days with anchoring ticketed evening headline acts. Almost Queen, the Ultimate Queen Experience, entertained the crowds last night.

LeAnn Rimes will play to a soldout country music crowd on Friday night. Saturday evening brings an ’80s night with Night Ranger and special guest The Reagan Years.

Don’t let the fun stop there, purchase tickets at Springfest for the headline acts at Sunfest, which will be held Sept. 19-22.

Springfest is fun for people of all ages and admission to the four-day event is free, including all entertainment, with the exception of the ticketed evening headline performances.

Since parking in the downtown area is limited, the Town of Ocean City will offer shuttle bus service to and from the West Ocean City Park and Ride on Route 50 beginning at 6 a.m., operating throughout the event. When the Ocean City Park and Ride service is not available, Shore Transit will provide service to and from both the Park and Ride and the South End Transit Station.

For more information about the West Ocean City Park and Ride service, call the Ocean City Transportation Department at 410-7231606.

Hours for the popular free-admission event are Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

For more information about Springfest 2019, call the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department at 410-250-0125, toll-free at 1-800-626-2326 or on OCocean.com.

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Worcester Prep’s Junior/Senior Prom was held at the Kylan Barn in Delmar on April 13. The prom court included, from left, Senior Class Prince Cameron Hill and Senior Class Princess Kendall Whaley; Prom King Cooper Richins and Prom Queen Remy Trader; Junior Class Prince Gavin Carmody and Junior Class Princess Jordan Campbell.

The William E. Esham, Jr. Chapter of the prestigious Cum Laude Society at Worcester Preparatory School welcomed 11 new members during a ceremony in the school’s Guerrieri Library on April 17. The inductees include, front from left, Kathryn Marini, Delaney Abercrombie, Gracie Gardner, Hannah Merritt and Ellie Todorov, and, back, Jack Walinskas, Henry Taboh, Max Huber, Frank Carter, Andrew Stickler and Eli Prushansky. The featured guest speaker was long-time math teacher Cyndee Hudson.

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The General Levin Winder Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized DAR Good Citizens from three Worcester County high schools during a luncheon at Worcester Technical High School. Recipients were McCammon Mottley, Pocomoke High School, Carley Rew, Snow Hill High School and Jude Al-Hamad, Stephen Decatur High School.

Pictured, from left, are Good Citizens Chair Janet Simpson, Mottley, Al-Hamad, Rew and Regent Gail Weldin.

Shelby Ennis' kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School has been studying the life cycle of a plant and the parts of a plant. Each student planted their own marigold seed and has been caring for their plant the last two weeks.

Students are monitoring how their plant has changed in a journal. Pictured, from left, are Lila Ball, Salah Sbih and Angelo Jones.

Students in Dr. Melanie Biscoe's fourth-grade class at Ocean City Elementary School celebrated a baseball-themed pep rally to prepare for MCAP testing which began last week.

Berlin Intermediate School students Elijah Payne, Shane McDermott, Mekei Henry, Heydein Flores and Daniel Gallo represented BIS in the Student Environmental Action Showcase at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. They received a total of $600 for their presentation, placing them ninth overall among 90 regional teams. Along with the Ward Museum competition, the students have earned $1,100 for their environmental project, revitalizing the school’s outdoor learning environment.

A group of NASA engineers and interns from the sounding rocket operations at Northrop Grumman visited grades three-eight at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School on Tuesday, April 16. Above, third-grader Meera Pascucci launches her rocket with the help of NASA engineer Meredith Danowski.

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1 On eligible fixed-rate and adjustable rate first mortgages, PenFed will give a promotional credit of .50% of the loan amount not to exceed $20,000. To receive the maximum amount offered of $20,000, the loan amount must be $4 million. The average promo savings is $1,416 as a lender credit. Available when obtaining an eligible mortgage through PenFed, using a network real estate agent and using our affiliated title providers. In states where PenFed does not have an affiliated title company, and in Florida, New York and Texas, members can choose their own title company and still be eligible for the promotion. The application of additional loan level pricing adjustment will be determined by various loan attributes to include but not limited to the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, credit score, transaction type, property type, product type, occupancy, and subordinate financing. Promotion available for the purchase of a primary residence, second home or investment property only. The promotional credit cannot be used for the downpayment. Other restrictions may apply.On eligible fixed rate VA mortgages, PenFed will give a promotional credit of 0.50% of the total loan amount. Loan amounts available up to Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) 2019 loan limits for the One-Unit Limit. While a veteran may use the promotion to acquire a property up to 2-units in size, the total loan amount will be based on the One-Unit (single-family residence) limit for the county in which the collateral is located. Veteran may finance the funding fee and still be eligible for the promotional credit even if the addition of the financed funding fee exceeds the county loan limit. Available when obtaining an eligible mortgage through PenFed, using a network real estate agent and using our affiliate title providers. In states where PenFed does not have an affiliated title company, and in Florida, New York and Texas, members can choose their own title company and still be eligible for the promotion. Promotion available for the purchase of a primary residence. Applicant is responsible for VA funding fee. Lender credit cannot be used for downpayment. Other restrictions may apply.

Mock Trial Team Places Second

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BERLIN – The Worcester Preparatory Upper School Mock Trial team recently completed its ninth year, winning second place in the Wicomico/Worcester County circuit.

The team is guided by faculty coach Carol Evans and attorney coaches Valerie Gaskill and alum Chris Mancini.

Mock Trial is an after school, simulation trial program where Maryland high school students compete against public and private high schools within circuits throughout Maryland.

By early November, selected students assumed roles as attorneys, witnesses and bailiffs, representing both

the prosecution/plaintiff and defendant.

Competitions ran January through March at courthouses in counties represented by competing schools.

As members of the mock trial team, students learned about laws and the judiciary system while expanding their critical thinking and presentation skills and promoting teamwork. Teams were given a fictitious, but relevant case to prepare for trial. This year’s case was a criminal case involving electronic mail harassment as well as assault. It highlighted the damaging effects of cyberbullying which led to the creation of Grace’s Law, which criminalizes cyberbullying.

May 3, 2019

This year’s outstanding Worcester Preparatory School mock trial included, back from left, Josh Conway, Max Taylor, Jenna Elrick, Hayes Peterson, Hugh Cropper, Sam Cantor, Caleb Danner, Sarah Butler, Kathryn Marini, faculty coach Carol Evans and Ibrahim Khan, and, front, Riley Schoch and Cyia Quillen.

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Ocean Pines: 11001 Manklin Meadows Lane • 410-208-3500 MULTI LIST SERVICE

West Ocean City: 9748 Stephen Decatur Highway #109 • 410-520-2600

Debbie Bennington

DOWNTOWN OC

Steps to beach! Historic c. 1930 Blackmoore Hotel in all its charm and glory, lovingly renovated from studs in, to a magnificent move in ready, 5BR/4.5BA home with two 1BR/1BA apartments. $999,995

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PRICE REDUCED

MARINA VILLAGE

1BR/1.5BA furnished condo, steps to Ocean Pines Yacht Club/Restaurant, Marina and direct access to bay. Open, airy floorplan. Gas fireplace.

Large private balcony overlooking bay. $214,900

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KEY WEST VILLAS

Major price adjustment, motivated seller! Turn key efficiency in much sought after building. Great 28th Street location, 2 blocks to beach, 3 blocks to boardwalk, easy walk to restaurants. $119,900

13328 Cove Landing Road, Bishopville, MD

LITTLE SALISBURY

Luxurious waterfront townhome. Breathtaking views of spectacular sunsets over canal and bay. Great community off 94th street. No HOA or condo fees. 3BR/3BA. Private dock with boat lift. $629,900

OCEAN PINES

RIVER RUN

Traditional, coastal style 4BR/2.5BA home located in premier community just minutes from OC beaches.

Situated on a serene, peaceful pond and golf course lot with expansive back deck. $460,000

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Lovingly cared for one owner home in premier 55+ community of Ocean Pines.

Turnkey 3BR/3BA plus Den/4BR. Perfectly secluded angled cul de sac wooded lot with privacy galore. $359,900

Luxurious coastal style custom built 3BR/2.5BA home on large, private lot. Expansive living space includes living room, dining room, bonus room, chef’s kitchen, sunroom, screened porch. $339,900

OCEAN PINES

Picture perfect, move in ready, partially furnished 3BR/2BA home. Large living area open floor plan. Complete with floored attic, private deck oasis outdoor shed, extra long driveway. $235,000

OCEAN PINES

Traditional yet open floor plan provides 3BR/2BA, light filled living room complete with wood fireplace, expansive eat in kitchen with sliders out to deck. Many renovations in past 2 years. $195,000

Waterfront home on .45 acres with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3 car garage, dock and boat lift near the end of a main canal. Freshly painted interior. New rugs. Living room, dinette, huge kitchen with a breakfast bar, large deck just off large sunroom with serene waterview looking out at a tree lined canal and view to creek.

Only minutes by boat to bay for great boating, fishing, and many waterfront restaurants. Only 2 miles to exclusive golfing community of Bayside which houses Freeman Stage and Harris Teeter. Only 6 miles by car to Fenwick Island and North OC. $539,900

Let The Season Begin!

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Contact Jeanette Deskiewicz at 410-641-4561 Or jeanette@mdcoastdispatch.com

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Ocean Pines: 11001 Manklin Meadows Lane • 410-208-3500 MULTI LIST SERVICE

West Ocean City: 9748 Stephen Decatur Highway #109 • 410-520-2600

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One of the best condos on the beach. direct Oceanfront building with decked walkway to beach, game room, picnic area, indoor pool, security, and on-site management.

410-726-6557 • sdouganrealtor@yahoo.com !

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SWANN COVE WEST

#803-Rare, very spacious, 3BR/2BA direct oceanfront southern end unit. Large balcony stretches across living room and master bedroom.

Open floor plan. Many upgrades in last five years.

Remodeled kitchen, new carpet, new tile flooring, new furniture, new televisions, freshly painted, new HVAC, new master bath, updated décor.

Currently in rental program, $40K+GRI. $549,900

Warrens Park 31 Canal Overlook Lane

#1601-Very spacious 3BR/2BA Penthouse has large balcony that stretches across living room and master bedroom. End unit with southern and western views, including beautiful bay views, gorgeous sunsets, and fireworks from all sides on July 4th! Open floor plan. stone wood-burning fireplace. Upgraded stainless steel appliances. Remodeled kitchen and baths. New furniture. $489,000

Waterfront beach cottage with boat slip in heart of OC! Well maintained Isle of Wight Park waterfront community 243 Mallard Lane features private Cute as a button beach cottage in bayside boat ramp, waterfront community, close to boardwalk, beach fishing pier and fish cleaning station! 2BR/2BA, and fine restaurants! 1BR/1BA, new roof 2017, new partially furnished, move in ready. easy to clean vinyl flooring, cathedral ceilings, cozy Beautiful views! $324,900 porch for entertaining. $138,900

Judy Froman 410-726-8560

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Move in now! 3BR/2BA show stopper in Selbyville, DE. Sold partially furnished with open living/kitchen/dining concept, ideal for family gatherings! Just a few miles from Fenwick & OC. $344,900

Looking for a new home, with great space, and priced right?

Coastal style, new construction 3BR/2BA charmer with everything you could want and more! Great open concept living spaces.

NOW $284,900

Location, Location! One level 3BR/2BA, nicely updated, super starter home! Open, bright, airy! Very large lot.

Nice screened porch and attached storage! Concrete driveway. Front or side entry. $239,900

SOUTH POINT

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8 Watertown Road Ocean Pines Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Luxurious coastal style custom built 3BR/2.5BA home on prestigious Ocean City Golf Club, only a 5-minute drive to beautiful Assateague Island National Seashore.

No HOA fees or City Taxes! $369,900

Charming rancher on the quiet side! No town taxes, only county! 3BR/1BA with garage, lots of privacy, and space for growing family.

Only minutes from Berlin and Assateague!

NOW $207,900

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Large Laundry Room. 13x13 Screened-In Porch, Large Rear Deck 26x8, Real 2 Car Garage 26x24.

6325 Knoll Hill Drive, South Point A Must See! $375,000

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Very Open and Bright Floor Plan, Granite Counter Tops, New Stainless Steel Appliances, Super Efficient Geo Thermal Heating & Cooling, 2 Car Garage plus Work Shop, Almost Half Acre that is Partially Fenced, Located in South Point Just Minutes to Assateague Island, Rum Pointe & Ocean City Golf Courses, Boat Ramp Just Down the Road, Bay Views from Huge Wrap Around Deck, Outside Shower, and So Much More!

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“Your Friends At The Beach”

May 3, 2019

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LIVE Monday-Friday 4-7 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT with Awesome Food & Drink Specials!

FRIDAY: ALL DAY/NIGHT

FRIED OYSTER & SOFT SHELL

LATE NIGHT SPECIALS 10 P.M.

2 Dozen St. Clams $13 Bowl of Garlic Mussels $6 1/2-Lb. Steamed Shrimp $6 Jerk Chicken or Pizza $5 16 Oz. Domestic Drafts & Natural Light $2.50

THURSDAY: Opposite Directions FRIDAY: Ladies Night With DJ Billy T SATURDAY: Chris Button /Side Project DJ Jeremy SUNDAY: Opposite Directions

South Harbor Rd • West End, Ocean City • 410-213-1846 Waterfront WiFi • www.weocharborside.com

Free Skin Cancer Screenings Offered Melanoma Monday

May 3, 2019

SALISBURY – Free skin cancer screenings will be held at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, and at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute Ocean Pines on May 6 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Appointments are required.

To schedule an appointment, call 410-543-7006.

May 6 is Melanoma Monday, part of a national campaign to encourage early detection and teach prevention of skin cancer. On Delmarva, as the weather warms up, many people are eager to spend time outdoors. But whether you’re walking the boardwalk or working in the garden, there’s one essential step to take before you head out: applying sunscreen.

Skin cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States. Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime; those rates are even higher on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, accounts for 11 percent of all cancers treated at Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, compared to a 5% rate in the nation and in Maryland.

When treated in its earliest stages, melanoma can be cured. If not treated early, the disease can quickly spread to other parts of the body and be fatal.

That’s why Delmarva dermatologists are donating their time to this event to encourage those who have never had a skin screening to have a skin exam.

The free screenings will be held on the second floor of the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at PRMC in Salisbury and at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute Ocean Pines, 11105 Cathage Rd., Berlin.

Call 410-543-7006 for information.

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$15/Week For Minimum Of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available)

ClEANERS: Male or female.For condos, and lobbies. Must drive, be on time and reliable. Contact Jackie 410-422-4826 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ElECTRICAl HElPERS: Energy Co. looking for Electrical helpers.

Must have own trans. Up to $16/hr.

Call 410-212-3507.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YR ClEANER NEEDED: Must be honest & have transportation.Must be detail oriented. Call 410-7266877.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SECURITY NEEDED: Seasonal & special Event Staff needed.

Please call 443-513-4198.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FISH TAlES: NOW HIRINg! FT/PT Line Cooks & Kitchen Help.

Apply in person. 21st. St. OC. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEASONAl ClEANERS: PROPERTY & RESIDENTIAL cleaning.

Ocean City & DE. Must have exp. w/trans. Must be avail. weekends.

Exc. pay! 443-614-5397.

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FT DENTAl ASSISTANT : Small Dental Practice looking for a patient oriented FT Dental Assistant with x-ray certification. Email res: dentistryinthepines@gmail.com or fax to 410-208-9019.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FT/PT SERVERS: Exp. Servers needed. Apply within or call 410723-0477, Thurs-Mon. Generals Kitchen, 66th St., Ocean City.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YR SERVERS : AlEX’S ITAlIAN RESTAURANT Now hiring Year Round Servers. Apply in person.

Rt 50 in West OC. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DRIVINg TEACHERS: Premiere Driving school now hiring teachers.

PT Class or Car. 3pm-7pm, 3 days/wk. No exp. necessary. 410877-7100.

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CAYMAN SUITES HOTEl: Hiring Year round Maintenance. Apply in person. 125th St. Ocean City.

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WEST OC DENTAl OFFICE:Join our successful practice as an Office Assistant. Dental knowledge necess. PT/FT, M-F, no evenings or weekends. Great Benefit pkg.

Fax Resume to 410-213-2955 or Email: contact@atlanticdental.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SOUTHSIDE gRIll WOC: Hiring Line Cooks, Kitchen Help, Dishwashers. YR, FT or PT. Ambitious, willing to work individuals only. Pay neg. based on performance. 9923 Stephen Decatur Hy, 410-2131572.

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Hooked Restaurant, 81st Street, Ocean City, MD is accepting applications for;

FRONT OF HOUSE POSITIONS BACK OF HOUSE POSITIONS •Permanent Employees •Seasonal Employees •Growth motivated Employees

Hooked Restaurant is seeking;

Be available for open/close shifts, weekends and holiday schedules.

Hooked is part of the Off the Hook Restaurant Group.

If you are interested in a rewarding career with a winning team, please visit our 81st Street restaurant or please send resume to: gbowers@irseafood.com EOE

IND IA N RIVE R M ARIN A NOW H IRING !

•BOATYARD •FUEL DOCK/DOCK HAND For additional information, please contact the Marina office at 302.227.3071 AA/EOE

PUT YOUR LOGO IN COLOR FOR JUST $10

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

May 3, 2019

Now Hiring!

Full & Part time

IND IA N RIVE R M ARI NA NOW H IRING !

•DOMESTIC/GROUNDS

For additional information, please contact the Marina office at 302.227.3071 AA/EOE

NOW HIRING!

PART-TIME INSPECTORS Saturdays OCEAN CITY, MD •Great way to earn extra $$ one day per week •All you need is a valid license & personal vehicle •Up to $13 per hour

Join Our Awesome Team Today!!

To Apply, Go to Metacoastal.com and click CAREERS or Visit our Elevate Cleans Office: 12815 Coastal Highway, OC

Join the Northeastern Supply Team!

We have an immediate opening for a

COUNTER SALES/ WAREHOUSE/ DRIVER in our West Ocean City Branch!

To be considered, bring a copy of your current driving record during the hours of 9am-3pm to: 9731 Stephen Decatur Highway Ocean City, MD 21842

COOKS, DISHWASHERS, RETAIL CLERKS Bring all or no experience.

Also hiring STEAM TRUCK DRIVERS for weekends only through September. Very competitive wages. Clean driving record, able to lift over 50lbs, and able to pass a DOT physical required.

If interested, stop in the restaurant Mon thru Thurs, between 10am & 3pm or call 410-213-1771 to arrange an interview.

Hooper's Crab House 12913 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842

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$15/Week For Minimum Of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available)

Now Hiring

Both locations!

•GRILL/SUB MAKERS •DISHWASHER •COUNTER PERSON 67th St, OC & Tanger Outlets Call Angie 443-523-8377

Friendly, energetic people to join our crew. Exp. pref.

Serious Inquiries Only

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Work With the Best Ocean City has to Offer ...

We Invite You to be a Part of our Family!

Year Round - Full/Part Time ~BANQUET SERVER ~SERVER ~BARTENDER ~DISHWASHER ~BUSSER ~FOOD RUNNER ~LINE COOKS ~ROOM ATTENDANT ~FRONT DESK ~MAINTENANCE ~NIGHT AUDIT ~INCOME AUDITOR ~SECURITY GUARDS ~POOL ATTENDANTS 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

PUT YOUR LOGO IN COLOR FOR JUST $10

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.

Part Time/Full Time

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EVENING DESK CLERK WANTED

Salary Negotiable

20th Street at Baltimore Ave. 410-603-1731

PROFESSIONAL SERVERS HOSTESSES

ALL POSITIONS!

Apply In Person Nantuckets Fenwick Island

Apply In Person Lobster Shanty Fenwick Island SOMERSET jEWElERS,INC. FT/PT

NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS FOR SUMMER •Front Office Manager •Front Desk •Maintenance •Housekeeping •Houseman Send Resume: Hiring@ocrooms.com Call for interview: 410-213-9556

High Stakes Bar &grill Rt 54 Fenwick Island

Now Hiring

Experienced Reliable

KITCHEN STAFF BAR STAFF

Many Shifts available Apply in person

SEASONAl SAlES POSITION Boardwalk location

Apply in person.

Btwn Somerset & Wicomico St. 410-289-7011

Come join Our WinningTeam!

Now accepting applications for the following positions: FRONT DESK RESERVATIONS OVERNIgHT RESERVATIONS RECREATION ROOM INSPECTOR ROOM ATTENDANT MAINTENANCE PAINTER SERVER BARISTA HOSTESS lINE COOK We are looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk.

We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

NOW HIRING AWESOME PEOPLE

Holding open interviews

EVERDAY! 11am-2pm for:

•SERVERS •HOSTS •BUS STAFF •KITCHEN STAFF •SECURITY

Come by and join our 2019 family!

Seeking YR, EXPERIENCED

lINE COOKS SERVERS PT HOST Apply within Tuesday - Sunday 11 AM - 10 PM

Assawoman Ale Shoppe Hiring for all positions.

Apply within store.

52nd Street, Bayside, OC.

54th ST OCMD 410-723-5565

Behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop

SECURITY STAFF Security Staff needed for large condominium in Ocean City. Year Round and/or seasonal. All Shifts available. Must be able to work weekends.

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

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$15/Week For Minimum Of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available)

May 3, 2019 PUT YOUR LOGO IN COLOR FOR JUST $10

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.

FT & PT /YEAR-ROUND

•LINE COOKS •EXPEDITORS •DISH WASHER NOW HIRINg NIgHTIME 6PM-ClOSE

•BARTENDERS • COOKS •DRIVERS

410-723-5600 Apply in person.

Interviews Tues & Thurs. at 11am. johnny’s Pizza & Pub, Bayside, 56th St. & Coastal Hwy.

Employment Opportunities

Coconuts and The Beach House Restaurant are now seeking experienced and reliable applicants for the following positions:

Breakfast Server Breakfast grill Cook Coconuts PM grill Cook

Please apply in person, ask for jeff: The Castle in the Sand Hotel/Beach House Restaurant 37th Street Oceanfront Ocean City, Maryland

Now Hiring

Immediate openings:

OVERNIGHT PREP MGR. KITCHEN STAFF Apply in Person or Online www.smittymcgees.com 302-436-4716 BEACH PlAzA HOTEl 13TH ST AND THE BOARDWAlK OCEAN CITY, MD.

•NIgHT AUDITIOR •FRONT DESK AgENTS

Seeking an individual able to work any shift. Duties would include greeting guests, making reservations, answering phones, check in and out, and able to handle currency.

Please apply in person Btwn 10am and 12pm-1pm and 3pm Monday thru Friday or call for an appointment-410-289-9121x1556

Great working conditions, clean environment and salary adjusted to qualifications.

APPLY IN PERSON. 12702 OLD BRIDGE RD. WEST OC

NOW HIRINg!

MARYlAND lICENSED STYlIST 410•250•6110

NOW HIRING DELIVERY DRIVERS Make $12-$16 per hour.

Flexible Hours, Great Working Atmosphere.

Apply within, Downtown location 710 Philadelphia Ave, OC, 410-289-1200

Now Hiring Ocean View DE Clubhouse Attendants PT Seasonal May - September Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Starting at $10/hr Working 20-26 hrs a week. Excellent people skills a must!

Microsoft skills preferred.

Please send resume to: jobopportunitysussex@gmail.com or Fax to: (302) 537-4075 EOE

CARPENTERS & CARPENTERS HELPERS Must have : Tools, Trans Driver’s License

Exp. Required!

PATTERSON & SONS BUIlDERS Call 410-641-9530

RESTAURANT MANAgER YR/PM Entry level Position Banquet exp. a plus

Inquire Within 32 Palm at Hilton Suites 3200 Baltimore Ave. Ocean City, MD

Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842

Now hiring for the following full-time, year round positions for our resort hotel, to join our busy and professional team::

•FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE •MAINTENANCE •HOUSEKEEPINg

Please stop by the front desk to complete an application.

AUTOMOTIVE-EXPANDING COME GROW WITH US!!!

We are part of a large automotive group With parts stores, service centers and used car dealershipand STILL GROWING!!!

We have locations in the Rehoboth, Bethany and Ocean City areas.

Due to expansion, we are now accepting applications for the following positions: TECHNICIANS SERVICE ADVISORS/ MANAGERS TIRE & LUBE TECHS AUTO PARTS ASSOCIATES / ADVISORS Must have valid driver's license. Excellent pay & advancement opportunities. Company matched Retirement plan, vacation, holiday pay, discounts And more!!

Call 302-228-2353 or 443-497-0465

FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST (FUll TIME)

A caring. dependable person with excellent communication skills in person and on the phone. Dental experience in insurance and dental procedure knowledge is required.

Fax resume to 302-732-3855 or email to brafmanfamilydentistry@mchsi.com Immediate opening with benefits.

SUN N FUN MOTEL NOW HIRING!

FT HOUSEKEEPING PT FRONT DESK APPLY IN PERSON Mon-Fri 10am-2pm 29th St & Baltimore Ave

Selbyville goose Creek Fenwick goose Creek Hiring for all positions.

For Both Locations Apply Online www.mygcjob.com

Now Hiring

TAXI DRIVERS call Ken 443-235-5664

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Classifieds PUT YOUR LOGO IN COLOR FOR JUST $10

$15/Week For Minimum Of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available)

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.

FUll-TIME PERSONAl BANKER

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

Please send resume to Jennie Rice at 12641 Ocean Gateway, OC, MD 21842 or email: kris.derickson@fbwbank.com Application cut off is 5-13-2019 “Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

The Moore Companies landscape Contractors Now Hiring

The Moore Companies of Berlin, MD are in need of FT & PT Landscape Laborers & persons with Irrigation knowledge. Our serving areas include Selbyville & Millsboro, De and Ocean City, WOC, OP & Berlin, MD. Valid driv.’s lic. required.

Call 410-641-2177 or email office@themoorecompanies.com to schedule an interview

DENTAl OFFICE

Patient oriented dental practice seeking front office staff person. Must be a courteous, people person, self-motivated team player, familiar with dental terminology and software. Dentrix, Microsoft word, and Power Point experience a plus.

Send resume to: Dentist P.O Box 348 Selbyville, DE 19975 Email: jkdmd2@mchsi.com

WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS & MANAGERS IICRC certifications a plus

DECK COATING APPLICATORS INTERIOR REMODELING PROFESSIONALS LEAD CARPENTER/FRAMERS Please apply in person 12905 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City MD or online at https://oceantowerconstruction.com/careers/ call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours

DENTAl ASSISTANT (FUll TIME)

Experienced Dental Assistant for busy dental office in Dagsboro, DE. Self-motivated, responsible, and good communicator. Hours M-T 8-5 Friday 8-1. Benefits available.

Call 302-732-3852 or email resume to brafmanfamilydentistry@mchsi.com

AUTO/ MARINE PARTS Now hiring for :

PARTS ADVISORS & MANAGERS Locations in the Rehoboth, Bethany and Ocean City Areas Call: 302-339-6910

HIRINg

•HOUSEKEEPERS •MAINTENANCE

All Positions

Apply in person

FRONT DESK & HOUSEKEEPERS for 4 OC Hotels, and

for a New Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant

Apply 10am-1pm Sea Cove Motel 27th & Baltimore Ave

Daytime/Evening CASHIER in Ocean City, MD

Looking for outgoing, friendly people. Great place to work. Must be flexible, day or night hours.

Apply in person, 139th St. Coastal Hwy, Ocean City

High Stakes Bar &grill Rt 54 Fenwick Island

Now Hiring

Many Shifts available Apply in person

THE SPINNAKER NOW HIRING! FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPING APPLY IN PERSON Mon-Fri 11am-2pm 18th St & Baltimore Ave Work on the Beach!

BEACH STAND OPERATORS

Call lauren 443-614-5020

Hourly + Tips

COMMERCIAL

OFFICE BUIlDINg FOR RENT: 720 Sq. Ft. Across from Ocean Downs. $1,600 per mo. Call 410251-3412.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WEST O.C. OFFICE/RETAIl SPACES AVAIlABlE: 3 Offices/Retail and 2 Warehouses.

Plenty of Parking. 443-497-4200.

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YARD SALES

COMMUNITY YARD SAlE: Sat, 5/4, 7am-11am. Berlin, Decatur Farm, off Rt 113, across from Stephen Decatur Park.

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(Exp. only, please)

Seahawk Motel 12410 Coastal Hwy, OC

THUNDERBIRD BEACH MOTEL NOW HIRING!

FULLTIME HOUSEKEEPING

ROOMMATES ROOMMATE WANTED: To share 3BR Apt. $400 + shared util’s. Mid town location, OC. Call for details.

410-251-6678.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEASONAl ROOMMATES:Looking for College age female roommates for seasonal rental. Call Tricia 443-610-4644.

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lANDSCAPERS NEEDED

(Berlin-Ocean City)

Must have 5 years + exp. in lawn maint. must be able to operate Zero turn, mowers, weed whacker, hedge trimmer, chain saw, etc... Must be hard working have strong attention to detail!

Spanish speaking a bonus.

Pay based on knowledge & exp.

Call today to set up an interview

443-944-3559

RENTALS SEASONAl: Large 3BR, 2BA home, West OC on Center Dr. sleeps up to 12. J-1 students welcome in group or individual. Close to Rt. 50, Bus station, White Marlin Mall, Factory Outlets, etc. $18,000. for group of 12 OR $500.per month for individuals.

Rent includes AC, WD, WiFi, TV, & 1 bike. Mike or Starr 410 2138090. Or email: events@oceanpromotions.info ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WATERFRONT COTTAgE: 4BR,2BA. Screened in porch. $10, 300. May 15th-Sept. 15th. 443831-9898. Boat slip available for lease.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEASONAl COTTAgE: 1BR, 1BA. Sun porch. Waterfront property. $4,650. May 15th -Sept. 15th.

443-831-9898.Boat slip available for lease.

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FOR SALE

SADDlE FOR SAlE: Circuit Elite, English. Brown. Used but in great condition. Call for details.

410-713-9139.

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SERVICES

FUll TIME/YEAR ROUND

Experienced Reliable

KITCHEN STAFF BAR STAFF

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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEASONAl BAYSIDE RENTAl: Sleeps 4-6, 2BR, 2BA, AC, W/D, WiFi, fully furn. $13,750. + sec. dep & util’s. Call Mike 410-6036120. Avail. May-Sept 12th.

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Seasonal positions

APPLY IN PERSON Mon-Fri 10am-2pm 32nd St & Baltimore Ave

needed.

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REAL ESTATE

FOR SAlE BY OWNER: Large 3BR 2 BA home on double lot. Enclosed porch, FP, lrg. 2 story double garage, quite street. Center Drive in West OC, 2 blocks from OC Elementary School, close to Rt. 50, Factory Outlets, White Marlin Mall, Marina’s, Restaurants, etc., reduced to $199,000.

410 213-8090 or emai: events@oceanpromotions.info ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR SAlE: 3BR, 2BA. New cond.

Home will qualify for FHA, VA, USDA financing. $249,000. Call Howard Martin Realty. 410-3525555.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– -MOBIlE HOME: 2BR,, 2BA. Newly remodeled. Near county boat ramp. 8 miles to beach. $63,000. Monthly lot rent $425.includes water, sewer, trash, taxes.

Howard Martin Realty. 410-3525555.

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OPEN HOUSE

WEST OCEAN CITY

9704 Shady grove Court

Sat, May 4th, 9-12 Noon Sun, May 5th 1-4 PM

4 BR 2 1/2 Baths

Highly Desirable Whispering Woods Neighborhood

FSBO $ 389,000 443-880-0364 NO REAlTORS

Ceja’s Landscaping

& More!

•YARD MAINTENANCE •PAINTINg •POWER WASHINg 410-251-3425 410-202-2545

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.

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BOATS WOC BOAT SlIP FOR RENT:$850 season. Includes elec. & water. Waterfront cottage also available. 443-831-9898.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BOAT SlIP RENTAl: Robyn Drive Bayside. $2,000 for season.

Hose & water access. Call 717870-8454.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BOAT SlIP FOR RENT: Mem. Day - Labor Day. West OC. Access to open ocean, less than 1 mi. $3,000 for season. 443-366-4411.

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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.

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17768

To all persons interested in the estate of DORA T. TIlgHMAN, ESTATE NO. 17768. Notice is given that SUSAN T. BAKER, 10014 HARRISON ROAD, BERlIlN, MD 21811, were on APRIl 12, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DORA T. TIlgHMAN who died on jANUARY 30, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12th day of OCTOBER, 2019.

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 APRIl 19, 2019 SUSAN T. BAKER Personal Representative

True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT

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Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 4-19, 4-26, 5-03

SECOND INSERTION B. RANDAll COATES, ESq. COATES, COATES 7 COATES PO BOX 293 SNOW HIll, MD 21863

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17820

To all persons interested in the estate of jOHN E. CRESMER, ESTATE NO. 17820.

Notice is given that jAMES l. CRESMER, 3314 NORTHSIDE DRIVE, UNIT 153, KEY WEST, FlA 33040, were on APRIl 23, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of jOHN E. CRESMER, who died on MARCH 5, 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 23rd day of OCTOBER, 2019.

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 APRIl 26, 2019 jAMES l. CRESMER 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 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 15632

To all persons interested in the estate of lAURENCE O. SCHRAWDER, ESTATE NO. 15632. Notice is given that PATRICIA A. SHRAWDER, 12808 lANDINg ROAD, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, were on APRIl 17, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of lAURENCE O. SCHRAWDER, who died on MAY 28, 2014, 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 17TH day of OCTOBER, 2019.

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 MAY 03, 2019 PATRICIA SCHRAWDER 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 5-03, 5-10, 5-17

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jAMES A. SUllIVAN, jR. ESq. MIlES & STOCKBRIDgE, PC 11N. WASHINgTON STREET, SUITE 700 ROCKVIllE, MD 20850 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17714

To all persons interested in the estate of jOHN W. ROCHFORT, ESTATE NO. 17714. Notice is given that jAMES A. SUllIVAN, jR. ESq., 11 N.WASHINgTON STREET, SUITE 700 ROCKVIllE, MD 20850, was on APRIl 09, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of jOHN W. ROCHFORT, who died on jUlY 12, 1998 without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 9TH day of OCTOBER, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal repre-

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sentative 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 APRIl 26, 2019

jAMES A. SUllIVAN, jR., ESq. 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 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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jAMES H. PORTER, jR, ESq. 11 VINE STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17815

To all persons interested in the estate of VAlERIE ROSS lIDDlE, ESTATE NO. 17815. Notice is given that SHAUN PATRICK lIDDlE, 2738 STOCKTON ROAD, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851, was on APRIl 18, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of VAlERIE ROSS lIDDlE who died on MARCH 08, 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 repre-

sentative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18TH day of OCTOBER, 2019.

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 APRIl 26, 2019

SHAUN PATRICK lIDDlE 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 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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MCCANDlISH & lIllARD, PC MElINDA MERK, ESq. 11350 RANDOM HIllS ROAD, SUITE 500 FAIRFAX, VA 22030 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIgN PERSONAl REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17808

Notice is given that the CIRCUIT COURT of FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA, appointed jOSEPH lEE TANg, 1104

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WATER POINTE lANE, RESTON, VA 20194, as the EXECUTOR of the Estate of AMY SUI lEE, AKA: AMY lEE SUI lINg, who died on FEBRUARY 15, 2019 , domiciled in VIRgINIA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is jOSEPH lEE TANg, whose address is 7091 MEWBERRY DRIVE, COlUMBIA, MD 21044. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYlAND counties: WORCESTER COUNTY. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice.

Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIl 26, 2019 jOSEPH lEE TANg 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 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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MICHAEl B. MATHERS, ESq. WEBB, COMBROOKS, WIlBER, VORHIS, DOUSE, lESlIE & MATHERS P.O. BOX 910 SAlISBURY, MD 21801 410-742-3176 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF A SETTlOR OF A REVOCABlE TRUST

To all the persons interested

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in the trust of RITA FRANCES KACzMAREK: This is to give notice that RITA FRANCES KACzMAREK died on FEBRUARY 18th, 2019.

Before the decedent's death, the decedent created a Revocable Trust for which the undersigned, jEROME BERNARD KACzMAREK, WHOSE ADDRESS IS 1965 lONgVIEW ROAD, BROADVIEW HEIgHTS, OH 44147-1225, is now the trustee.

To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned trustee at the address stated above.

The claim must include the following information: •A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; •The name and address of the claimant; •If the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; •If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; •If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and •The specific amount claimed.

Any claim not presented to the trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIl 26, 2019 jerome Bernard Kaczmarek, Trustee 3x 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY MARYlAND C-23-CV-19-000091

COATES, COATES & COATES, PA 6200 COASTAl HWY SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

ROMEllA PROPERTIES, llC, a Maryland limited liability company Plaintiff

v.

lUTHER gREEN, jR. (deceased) 17 lINCOlN AVENUE NORWAlK, CT 06854 Defendant and

WORCESTER COUNTY Serve on: MAUREEN HOWARTH, ESq. ONE WEST MARKET STREET, ROOM 1103 SNOW HIll, MD 21863 Defendant and

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 4 KEEP COURT SNOW HIll ESTATES, Parcel No. 02007452, 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 All persons that have or claim to have an interest in property located in Worcester /County, MD, described as lOT 4 KEEP COURT SNOW HIll ESTATES, Parcel No. 02-007452, Assessed to luther green, jr.

Defendants

The testate and intestate successors of lUTHER gREEN jR., deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under the decedent Defendants Order of Publication

The object of his 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 Treasurer of Worcester County, to the Plaintiff and described as follows: lOT 4 44810 Sq FT KEEP COURT SNOW HIll ESTATES; Parcel No. 02-007452; assessed to lUTHER gREEN jR. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amount necessary to redeem the property has not been paid.

It is thereupon this 18TH

DAY OF APRIl 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 jUNE 18, 2019 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.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIl 26, 2019

BRIAN D. SHOCKlEY judge for the Circuit Court for Worcester County 3x 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYlAND C-23-FM-19-000174

IN THE MATTER OF HANNA SEVASTSYANAVA POIST FOR CHANgE OF NAME TO HANNA POIST

NOTICE (ADUlT) (DOM REl 61) The above petitioner has field a petition for Change of Name in which he seeks to change his name from HANNA SEVASTSYANAVA POIST to HANNA POIST. The petitioner is seeking this name change for the following reasons: THE MIDDlE NAME “SEVASTSYANAVA” IS DIFFICUlT TO USE DUE TO ITS SPEllINg AND PRONUNCIATION. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 21ST day of jUNE, 2019. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321.

Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a

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judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought.

A copy of this notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to fine an objection.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 03, 2019

SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County Room 104 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 5-03

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MATTHEW j DYER ESq. lAW OFFICES OF RICHARD M MCgIll 5303 WEST COURT DRIVE PO BOX 358 UPPER MARlBORO, MD 20773 SMAll ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17830

To all persons interested in the estate of RAlPH A. zANElOTTI. Notice is given that MElISSA D. BROWN, 606 BRIDgE CREEK CIRClE, REEDVIllE, VA 22539, was on APRIl 29, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the SMAll ESTATE of: RAlPH A. zANElOTTI, who died on SEPTEMBER 14, 2018, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on

or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 03, 2019 MElISSA D. BROWN Personal Representative True Test Copy

TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 5-03

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B. RANDAll COATES ESq COATES, COATES, & COATES P.O. BOX 293 SNOW HIll, MD 21863 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 13563

To all persons interested in the estate of CORNElIUS AMES BYRD, ESTATE NO. 13563. Notice is given that KERI FOSTER, 813 MARKET STREET, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 was on APRIl 24, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of CORNElIUS AMES BYRD who died on jUNE 27, 2009 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

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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.

Register of Wills on or before the 24TH day of OCTOBER, 2019.

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 MAY 03, 2019

KERI FOSTER 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 5-03, 5-10, 5-17

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SMAll ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17822

To all persons interested in the estate of BARBARA A. DOlAN. Notice is given that lISA C BONTEMPS, 805 CASlA COURT, lEESBURg, VA 20175, was on APRIl 24, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the SMAll ESTATE of: of BARBARA A DOlAN, who died on APRIl 2, 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 repre-

sentative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the no-

tice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 03, 2019 lISA C BONTEMPS Personal Representative True Test Copy

TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 5-03

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lESlIE CASE DIPIETRO ESq. PROCINO-WEllS & WOODlAND, llC 616 WIllIAM STREET BERlIN, MD 21811

SMAll ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17818

May 3, 2019

To all persons interested in the estate of RICHARD M. DE ANgElIS. Notice is given that KRISTEN B. DE ANgElIS, 302 WEST FEDERAl STREET, SNOW HIll, MD 21863, was on APRIl 22, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the SMAll ESTATE of: RICHARD M. DE ANgElIS , who died on jANUARY 06, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on

or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAY 03, 2019 KRISTEN 8. DE ANgElIS Personal Representative True Test Copy

TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 5-03

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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. 410-6416876.

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.

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: 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. All are welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.-com or http://delmarvahanddancing.com. 410-208-1151.

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. 410-723-2639 or 410-250-2548.

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. Christianbased program but does not require the practice of faith to attend. 443-366-2813.

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.

May 3-4: Gigantic Yard Sale And Bake Sale

8 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church, 33384 Mackenzie Way (off Plantation Road), Lewes, Del. Look for the gold dome. Rain or shine. Proceeds

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May 3-4: Yard, Bake, Book Sale, Silent Auction

benefit St. Andrew’s Church. 302-436-4029.

7 a.m.-2 p.m. both days. Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Rd., Berlin, just off Route 589 across from Gum Point Road. Breakfast and lunch available. 571-250-2010, office; 571-328-3878, cell.

May 7: Ocean City Community Health Fair

8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 40th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Free screening including carotid, skin, respiratory, bone density, foot checks, hearing, blood pressure, lab draws-lipid panel and blood glucose (12-hour fast required), special appearance by Pets on Wheels of Delmarva, blood drive by Blood Bank of Delmarva, more than 130 vendors to present information on health and wellness.

May 9: Ocean Pines Garden Club

10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Speaker will be Kellie Romanowski, head of landscaping in Ocean Pines. New members welcome.

May 9: AARP Meeting

10 a.m. Ocean City Senior Center, 41st Street and Coastal Highway (behind the Dough Roller). Please arrive early at 9:30 a.m. for a social half-hour and refreshments. Guest speaker will discuss the Living Legacy Foundation. Optional luncheon will follow the meeting at a local restaurant. New members welcome. 410-250-0980.

May 10: Maryland Crab Cake Dinner

4-6:30 p.m. Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin. $12: Maryland crab cake sandwich, green beans, baked potato, cole slaw or $8: Maryland crab cake sandwich. Carry-outs available. Bake sale table.

May 11: One-Day Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ocean Pines Branch library.

The Maryland Safe Boating Certificate is required for all boat operators born after July 1, 1972, and is awarded after succesful completion of the course.

Class includes piloting in local waters, tying nautical knots, foul weather tactics, legal issues, common marine maintenance. $15 fee for materials. Register: 410-935-4807 or email CGAUXOC@GMAIL.COM.

May 11: Floral Arrangements For Sale

Ocean Pines Garden Club will be selling arrangements at the Ocean Pines Farmers Market in White Horse Park. Variety of arrangements available just in time for Mother’s Day..

May 11: Inside/Outside Yard And Bake Sale

6 a.m.-until. Berlin American Legion Auxiliary, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin. Weather permitting inside/outside. Table rentals available. Limited, so call eary. $15/each. 443-235-4866 or Legion Post at

May 11: Worcester County Garden Club Plant Auction And Sale

410-641-3760.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Covered pavilion at Sturgis Park, River Street, Snow Hill. Auction begins at 11 a.m.

Annuals, perennials, gift baskets and more. Bring a chair and a friend. 443-235-9313.

May 11: Horseshoe Crab Ecology And Tagging Demo 11 a.m. Join Assateague Island Alliance volunteer and citizen scientist Dick Arnold for an informative, hands-on program encounter with horseshoe crabs.

Discover how valuable this living fossil is to the global ecosystem and humankind plus how horseshoe crabs are tagged and why. Refreshments at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Assateague Environmental Education Center, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin.

May 11: Annual Yard Sale

8 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Matthews-By-The-Sea UMC, Ocean Highway, Route 1 at Dagsboro Street, Fenwick Island, Del. Proceeds go to missions.. Crafts, attic treasures, jewelry, ussed books, bake sale items. UMM will sell homemade soups and hot dogs.

May 15: Local Ocean Pines Chapter AK Of P.E.O. Italian Buffet Fundraiser

5:30-8:30 p.m. Ocean Pines Yacht Club. All proceeds benefit educational projects for women. Menu will feature antipasto and cheese board, Caesar salad, custom pasta bowls, grilled chicken, sausage with peppers and onions, meatballs, fresh vegetables, pasta, garlic bread, tiramisu and beverages.

Cost: $40. Includes a silenet auction, gift baskets, mystery wines, gift card boxes. 410-201-2508. To attend, respond by May 4. Checks made out to PEO, Chapter AK, mail to Marian Bickerstsaff, 29 Wood Duck Dr., Ocean Pines, Md. 21811.

May 18: Pine’eer Craft Club Meeting

Refreshments: 9:45 a.m.; business meeting: 10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Project for May: marble vase. Cost: $6. Call 410-208-4317 to reserve your project.

May 18 And June 14: Flags For Heroes 2019

Veterans Memorial Park, Route 589 between Manklin Creek Road and Cathell Road. Sponsor a flag for $50. Each flag honors a person who has made a difference in someone’s life: military member, first respondfer, teacher, community leader, anyone who has been a hero in your life. Rotary Club of Ocean City/Berlin and Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation. Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 1576, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811. cliff0917@aol.com.

May 19: Crab Cake Platter

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bishopville Volunteer Fire Depart-

Page 81 ment Auxiliary, Main Street, Bishopville. Must preorder. Only 100 platters available. One crab cake on a roll, cole slaw, baked beans, water or soda. Call or text: 443-880-6966.

May 23: Worcester County Democratic Club

6:30 p.m. Assateague Room, Ocean Pines Community Center. Former Democratic Sen. James Mathias will discuss activities of the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly and his new position as legislative liaison for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES0. His report will be in lieu of Sen. Carozza who was not able to attend the April club meeting. Public is welcome to attend. Refreshments served. 443-523-4491.

May 25: All-You-Can-Eat Fried Chicken Buffet

3-6 p.m. Sound United Methodist Church, Route 54, Williamsville, Del. Adults: $15; children: $8. Carryout available. Bake sale.

May 25: Artisans Fair Craft Show

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Route 26, Ocean View, Del. Artisans will exhibit both indoors and outdoos, showing textiles, metal work, fine art, glass, jewelry, pottery, photography, woodworking and sculpture. An outside farmers market will offer a variety of produce and specialty foods from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Other attractions include a raffle auction of artisans’ work, silent auction for two quilts, baked goods, a 50-50 cash raffle and breakfast, lunch and snack items. Free admission and free parking. Proceeds benefit the college scholarship fund of South Coastal Delaware AARP. 302-7326336.

June 6: Women’s Club Of Ocean Pines Game Party

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dunes Manor Hotel, Ocean City. Organize a table to play a game of cards with friends or we’ll find a group that needs a player. Munchies and beverages during play, lunch entree from choice of three. Raffles. Cost: $30, payable to WCOP. Fundraiser to benefit high school scholarship and community donations program. 410-600-0552, 443-397-6121 or soonerkay@gmail.com.

June 13: Gardens Of Ocean Pines Tour

9 a.m.-noon. Those interested in showcasing their beautiful gardens, large or small, should contact 410-973-1423 or plookner@gmail.com to discuss placing your garden/yard on the tour.

June-Sept. 8 Saturdays: Yoga On The Beach

9 a.m. Enjoy low-impact exercise to increase balance, flexibility and reduce stress to the sound of ambient waves. All levels welcome. Free but park entrance fees are in effect. Donations benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. Bring your own beach towel. Meet at the Shade Pavilion in North Beach parking lot, 6633 Bayberry Dr., Berlin.

Sept. 7: Walk To End Epilepsy

8 a.m. Boardwalk at the Inlet, Ocean City. Free registration. Join the Epilepsy Foundation Maryland at this nationwide walk to end epilepsy, a fun, familyfriendly walk that brings the community together to affect change through care, advocacy, research and education. Features kids’ games, purple tent, scavenger hunt, entertainment. Money raised from the walk helps fund research and awareness, training programs and first aid, as well as improved access sto specialty and supportive care for the more than 60,000 people affected by epilepsy in Maryand. Create a team, sponsor an activity or be a volunteer.

Epilepsy.com/Maryland or mwontrop@efa.org.

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Page 84 FRUITLAND-SALISBURY RESTAURANT 213 213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland 410-677-4880 • www.restaurant213.com Recently named one of the 100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America for 2015 by OpenTable (1 of the only 2 restaurants named in the State of Maryland), the food at Restaurant 213 is far from your conventional Chesapeake Bay fare. A former apprentice of Roger Vergé in southern France, chef Jim Hughes prepares unpretentious, globally influenced cuisine inspired by the area’s plentiful ingredients. Chef Hughes has catered many events for Ronald Reagan, while he was President of the United States. He also served as Chef for the King of Saudi Arabia at the Saudi Arabian Royal National Guard military academy.

Chef Hughes has been honored by the James Beard Foundation and DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America). For 2015 Restaurant 213 was voted Best Chef, Best Special Occasion Dining, and Best Fine Dining Restaurant

by Coastal Style Magazine, and Best Special Occasion Restaurant by Metropolitan Magazine.

Frommer's Travel Guide has Awarded Restaurant 213 its highest Rating of 3 Stars, making it one of only 3 restaurants on the Eastern Shore. Additionally, "Special Finds" awarded this distinction from 2010-2015 in their Maryland & Delaware Travel Guide Edition. Open Tuesday-Sunday at 5 p.m. Special 5-course prix-fixe dinners offered on Sundays and Thursdays.

WEST OCEAN CITY-BERLIN OCEAN PINES ASSATEAGUE DINER Rte. 611 & Sunset Avenue, 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 Street, 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!

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

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the past 20 years, Dumser's is celebrating 80 years of serving the shore, and the ‘40s-style 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. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight.

FULL MOON SALOON 12702 Old Bridge Road, West Ocean City 443-664-5317 Locally owned and operated, this moderately priced casual restaurant/bar has freshly caught seafood, BBQ, and pork entrees, giant sandwiches as well as a variety of homemade soups.

Locally we are known for our jumbo lump crab cakes, pork and beef BBQ, cream of crab soup, and 100% angus burgers as well as a variety of other sandwiches and entrees that are cooked with a local flair. Open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and open until midnight. Sundays breakfast offered 8 a.m.-noon. Fifteen televisions and a big screen available for all sports events.

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

With an exciting menu, The Greene Turtle is sure to please with delicious sizzling steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, raw bar, homemade salads and more. Live entertainment, Keno, Turtle apparel, kids menu, carry-out. Something for everyone!

Voted best sports bar, wings and burgers in West OC. Great happy hour and plenty of parking.

dine overlooking the bay and the beautiful Ocean City skyline. Savor entrees such as local rockfish, tempura-battered soft shell crabs, chargrilled 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.

MAD FISH BAR & GRILL 12817 Harbor Road, West Ocean City West Ocean City has welcomed a new concept created by the team of The Embers and Blu Crabhouse. Located conveniently on the harbor with tremendous views of the Inlet and sunsets, the menu offers something for everyone. Fresh fish and classic seafood dishes will tempt most, but the Filet Mignon from the land side never disappoints.

Lighter options, like Certified Angus Beef burgers and fish and shrimp tacos, are also offered along with a diverse kids menu. Check out the outdoor decks for drink specials and live music.

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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HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL South Harbor Road • 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 freshsqueezed orange crush, of course.

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

Weekend entertainment.

HOOTERS RESTAURANT Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 • www.hootersofoc.com New mouthwatering smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with raw bar and Alaskan crab legs. Children's menu and game room. Apparel and souvenir shop. Sports packages on a ton of TVs and live entertainment. Wing-fest every Tuesday from 6 to 8 with 50 cent wings. And of course, the world famous Hooters Girls. Large parties welcome. Call for private party planning.

32 PALM 32nd Street Oceanside In The Hilton 410-289-2525 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.

LIGHTHOUSE SOUND St. Martin’s Neck Road • 410-352-5250 Enjoy the best views of Ocean City at the newly renovated, Lighthouse Sound. Come relax and

45TH STREET TAPHOUSE 45th Street and the bay • 443-664-2201 At the newly remodeled 45th Street Taphouse,

May 3, 2019 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.

BLU CRABHOUSE AND RAW BAR 24th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-3322 • www.blucrabhouse.com Brought to you by the restaurateurs of The Embers, BLU Crabhouse and Raw Bar features outside dining under the palms, with a newly expanded outdoor bar, beautiful sunsets on the bay, and accessibility by boat to enhance your experience. The same attention to quality and commitment to excellent customer service are offered at this new establishment featuring jumbo crabs by the dozen, all-you-can-eat crab feasts and a diverse menu focusing on a variety of seafood selections. Be sure to check out the popular BLU Beach Bar Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. for great bargains on drinks and food. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 3 p.m.

BONFIRE 71st Street & Coastal Highway 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 Street • 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, pierogis,egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Don’t miss our daily specials.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street & Baltimore Avenue 410-289-7192 One of Ocean City’s premier restaurants is back with a new and improved atmosphere and a brand new home. However, the mission to provide the same fresh, quality food and attentive service has not changed. Excellent chefs, who inspect each dish for culinary perfection, prepare the meals here. The finest seafood is guaranteed and nothing but the best in black angus beef is served. Be sure to inquire about the daily specials and check out the new bar and lounge area.

They have the kids covered as well with a quality kids menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL 37th Street Oceanfront • 410-289-6846 No matter if you are looking for a hearty sandwich, a tasty seafood appetizer or a robust fresh salad, they have all the bases covered. A favorite on the appetizer list is the wasabi shrimp and crab dip bites, but everything on the menu is worth a try at least once and never disappoints, especially the fresh seafood offerings that can be added to salads and make for impressive sandwiches.

They have the “Little Surfers” covered as well with several offerings. Also be sure to ask about their specialty cocktails that are always impressive.

COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street 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.

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DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street • 443-664-8989 • dry85.com Steps from the beach. Gourmet "stick to your ribs" Lowcountry cuisine. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It's that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, ribs and wings and turns them completely on their head. Charcuterie boards. Late night bar. 120+ Whiskies. Craft beer. Artisanal craft cocktails. Seasonal outdoor seating. Named one of the Top 40 Whiskey Bars in America by Whiskey Advocate.

DRY DOCK 28 28th Street and Coastal Highway 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 Street & Coastal Highway 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, 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 daily at 4 p.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR 201 60th Street On The Bay 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com Fager’s Island is an award-winning popular bayfront restaurant where lunch is a forgivable habit, dinner an event and sunsets unforgettable.

Lite fare lunch served from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., dinner from 5 p.m., famous raw bar, festive Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and children’s menu. Complete house wine list and award-winning proprietor’s list available upon request. Outdoor decks and bar. Nightly entertainment in-season, Friday-Saturday, off-season. Open every day, year-round. A Fun Place!

GENERAL’S KITCHEN 66th Street & Coastal Highway 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.

HAPPY JACK PANCAKE HOUSE 2404 Philadelphia Avenue 410-289-7377 www.happyjackpancakehouse.com Happy Jack Pancake House has been serving the families of visitors and locals alike for over 50 years. Started by Dick Smith and taken over

by Bob Torrey over 30 years ago, the restaurant has been a “must-visit” for generations. Good food, including 14 varieties of pancakes, fast service and a friendly staff is a guarantee. A family operated and family oriented restaurant, family serving family is a way of life here. There is something for every breakfast lover on the menu.

HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street & Coastal Highway 128th Street & Coastal Highway 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

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soups, appetizers and entrees. Open MondayFriday at 2:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at noon.

HOOTERS RESTAURANT 5th Street & 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.

HOBBIT RESTAURANT 81st Street, Bayside • 410-524-8100 Beautiful panoramic views day and night from the bayside await in a warm, sleek and sophisticated dining room. Forgetting the view, the menu will also please, featuring the Hobbit Catch, Veal Pistachio and Jumbo Lump crabcakes. Fresh, new preparations from the chef will also never disappoint. The bar is friendly and inviting with bar stools and lounge seating available.

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

From steaming homemade pizzas to lightly tossed salads and fiery hot wings, we have something for everyone. Live entertainment every weekend all winter and live entertainment four nights in the summer.

MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 33rd Street 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 Fred-dy’s Seafood Pasta, are back as well as a raw bar, small plate appetizers, fresh salads and entrees sure to satisfy any food mood. Open daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

M.R. DUCKS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILLE Talbot St. & The Bay • 410-289-9125 www.talbotstreetpier.com A world-famous, open-air gazebo bar on the bay.

Deck seating available for lunch and dinner. Live entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. No cover and plenty of parking. Wings, crab dip, burger, steamed shrimp, crab cakes and much more. Kid-friendly menu. Great sunsets and cool drinks. One block south of the Rte. 50 bridge.

RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street 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 Street, 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 Street 410-524-4900 • www.seacrets.com We are Jamaica USA! Serving our world famous jerk chicken, along with a full menu of appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, entrees, desserts and a children's menu. Enjoy happy hour drink prices everyday until 7 p.m.and live entertainment in a tropical atmosphere. Please check our website www.seacrets.com for a complete list of live bands and daily food and drink specials or call 410-524-4900. Find us and get lost!

94TH STREET NORTH-FENWICK BETHANY BILLY’S SUB SHOP • 410-723-2500 140th Street, Oceanside • 410-250-1778 Rte. 54, Fenwick Shoals • 302-436-5661 Now the best just got better because they deliver fresh-dough pizza, subs and shakes to your door and have three locations to serve you better.

Washington Magazine wasn’t lying when it said Billy’s had the best milkshakes and fresh ground beef hamburgers at the beach and they don’t stop there. Fresh-dough pizza, cones, shakes, sundaes and more. More cheese steaks sold than anyone else in Maryland. Billy’s accepts MC/Visa.

CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL AND CONDOS 118th and the Beach • 410-524-1000 Reef 118 Oceanfront Restaurant located in the Carousel Hotel offers beautiful oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet or try one of our specialty omelets including lump crab and asparagus. Our menu offers a wide variety of Succulent Seafood along with steaks, pastas & ribs. $5.95 kids’ menu available. Stop by the Bamboo Lounge serving happy hour daily 4-6 p.m. with super drink prices and $4.95 food specials. Visit the Carousel and get served by the friendliest staff in OC! THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, Bayside • 410-250-3337 Now serving lunch and dinner, trust us when we say you can’t go wrong with anything you order here. The crabs are fat and never disappoint and are available eat-in or carryout. The BBQ ribs are also worth a try as well as any of the char-grilled specialties. Remember “Super Happy Hour” offered seven days a week, all day. Plenty of bargains available on drinks and food.

THE CRABCAKE FACTORY USA 120th Street/Beachside (Serene Hotel) 410-250-4900 Voted “Best Crabcakes in Maryland, DC and Virginia” by The Washington Post. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out and sports bar. Outside seating available. Menu selections include prime rib, chicken Chesapeake, steamed shrimp, beer battered fish, real Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and a kids menu. Casual attire, full liquor bar, no reservations. Open Year Round. The Crabcake Factory started out as a breakfast house in 1996 and still serves one of the best and most creative breakfast menus in Ocean City. Try Eastern Shore favorites prepared daily by Chef-Owner John Brooks including a chipped beef, skillets, omelettes and their famous lump crab creations.

World-Famous Crabcakes are served all day starting at 8 a.m. and can be packed on ice for you while you are eating breakfast. Try Sue’s Spicy Bloody Marys to start the day with a kick.

Full breakfast menu available for carry-out. Online at: www.CrabcakeFactory-USA.com. See other

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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 crabcakefactoryonline.com or on our Facebook page. Casual dress, full liquor bar, no reservations.

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

HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Rte. 54 and 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 Street, 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-you-can-eat prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet is available most weekends throughout the year and daily in season. The Ocean Club Nightclub features top-40 dance music every weekend and nightly this summer.

We’ve added some popular local bands to our lineup, so come join us “where the big kids play!”

Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill: enjoy surf, sun and live entertainment 7 days a week on the deck, from Memorial day through Labor Day during our afternoon beach parties. Enjoy something to eat or drink from our extensive menu. Try our “Bucket of Fun”, or a fresh “Orange Crush”–two of our favorites!

NANTUCKETS Rte. 1, Fenwick Island • 302-539-2607 Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 20 years. David and Janet Twining will wow you with the finest foods and drinks in the area. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast’s finest dining establishments has in store for guests. Everything here is a house specialty.

There’s the memorable steaks, fresh seafood, famous quahog chowder and the chef’s daily specials, just to name a few.

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

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

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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General’s Kitchen

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WITH BUNK MANN

Since 1965 ... The Original House Of Chipped Beef

Best Creamed Chipped Beef On The Beach!

House Specialty

The Original House Of Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast Or Biscuit With Hash Brown Potatoes Or Grits

WE MAKE THIS FROM SCRATCH! OUR OWN RECIPE!

open 6:30 a.m. 5 DayS a Week Closed Tuesday And Wednsday

66Th ST. & coaSTal hWy. • 410-723-0477 www.generalskitchenoc.com

Voted Best Breakfast In The Washington Post 2005 “Best Of Ocean City” GOLFERS WELCOME • RIDE THE BUS TO US!

Your Hosts, Bob Noll And Law Adkins

The first “Lifeguard Ball” was held in 1931 for the purpose of raising funds to buy needed equipment for the Ocean City Beach Patrol. The dance would become a highly anticipated annual event for both the guards and the closeknit group of young people who worked in Ocean City each year. For most, it would be the only time they would dress up all summer.

The last Lifeguard Ball held in Ocean City was at the Pier Ballroom on Sept. 1, 1964. The following year, city limits expanded from 41st Street to the Delaware line and the beach patrol tripled in size. With no local venue big enough to handle the large crowd of lifeguards, beachboys and their dates, the dance was moved 30 miles away to the Salisbury Armory in 1965. Recording star Wilson Pickett was the headline performer.

That was the final Lifeguard Ball ever held. Safety concerns (primarily drinking and driving back to Ocean City) and the time and effort needed to put on a successful dance ended a popular tradition.

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