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Calling It A Day: As is done each day, a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol completed his Tuesday by pulling his stand up the beach until the

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Berlin Council Approves Budget, Tax, Fee Increases Become Official

This Weekend’s OC Air Show To Feature Blue Angels, Snowbirds, Others

Ocean City Names Next Fire Chief After Nationwide Search Nets 70 Hopefuls

Resort Advances Butt Hutt, Signs To Address Litter Problem Off Boards

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Classifieds PAGE 70

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Camera System, Hotel Tip Help Locate Stabbing Suspect

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The city-wide surveillance camera system, social media and an alert hotel employee are being credited this week with the apprehension of a suspect wanted in connection with a double stabbing on the Boardwalk last weekend.

Around 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a fight involving multiple people on the Boardwalk at Caroline Street. During the altercation, two individuals were stabbed. One victim, a 15-year-old juvenile, was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center, while a second victim was flown to Shock Trauma.

Both victims sustained serious in-

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juries, but both were listed in stable condition as of mid-week.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, identified as a light-skinned African-American male, stabbed the two victims. The suspect and at least one accomplice fled the scene on foot and were not located by police. Throughout the day on Sunday and into Monday, the OCPD posted surveillance still pictures of the suspect through various social media platforms, but finding the suspect remained a long shot.

However, detectives got a break on Monday when a resort hotel desk clerk saw the surveillance pictures of the suspect and remembered him checking into the lodging establishment.

Working with OCPD detectives, the hotel employee was instrumental in

identifying the suspect as Harold Rafael Nunez-Dominguez, 19, of Harrisburg, Pa., according to OCPD Deputy Communications Director Ashley Miller, who was just hired by the town this month.

“The hotel employee saw the social media post with the suspect’s photos from the City Watch surveillance,” she said. “The employee recognized the individual as a guest in their hotel and was able to recall their detailed checkin records to assist our officers. The attention of the employee and the hotel was beneficial for this investigation.”

By Monday, Nunez-Dominguez had been located back in his hometown in Harrisburg and was taken into custody without further incident. He has been charged with two counts of first- and

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The town’s City Watch surveillance system helped lead to the quick apprehension of Harold Rafael Nunez-Dominguez, 19, of Harrisburg, Pa. Submitted Photo

second-degree assault as well as two counts of reckless endangerment and a warrant was issued for his arrest on Monday afternoon. As of mid-week, the suspect was still being held in Pennsylvania and was awaiting extradition to Worcester County.

OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro praised town officials for their increased investment in the City Watch surveillance system in recent years and its contribution to identifying the suspect.

“We would not have the photographs, video evidence and the ability to quickly identify the suspect without our City Watch program,” he said.

“The investment in the town’s surveillance system is a key factor in solving this case.”

In addition to the City Watch photographs, detectives received multiple tips from citizens including the vigilant hotel employee credited with helping identify the suspect. Buzzuro praised the working relationship between the OCPD and the private sector.

“We work closely with the Chamber of Commerce and the Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association on ways to properly identify their guests,” he said.

“With the visitors to our community changing weekly, the partnership of our residents and business community is invaluable to our department and our investigations.”

Ocean City Communications Director Jessica Waters also praised the public-private partnerships and the diligence of the hotel employee.

“The hotel employee was a key component of this investigation,” she said. “To be honest, without the City Watch program and without the hotel taking extra steps to identify their guests, all of which was done under the advice of the police department, finding this suspect would have been like finding a needle in a haystack.

Along with the surveillance technology and the help of social media, our community played a huge role in solving this case.”

Sign Plan Aims To Reduce Litter

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – An unintended side effect of the prohibition on smoking on the Boardwalk has moved the issue to the side streets adjacent to the promenade, but there is a plan in place to alleviate some of those concerns.

Three years ago, the Town of Ocean City passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping on the Boardwalk and despite some early challenges, it appears the rule change is generally starting to achieve the desired results.

However, the Boardwalk smoking ban has led to a different issue of smokers stepping off the Boardwalk near the street ends to partake, often just a few feet away from the crowded promenade.

With that new trend have come the larger issues of cigarette butt litter at street ends adjacent to the Boardwalk and cigarette and vape smoke wafting over the crowds. To that end, the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, has acquired grants for cigarette butt receptacles, or so-called butt huts, to help alleviate the litter issue, but the question now is just where to install them.

During Tuesday’s work session, Public Works Director Hal Adkins and City Manager Doug Miller presented recommendations for where to install the butt huts and how best to move smoking to the west side of the Boardwalk.

“The catalyst for this discussion is we’ve been successful in getting smoking off the Boardwalk, but that has created a litter problem on our side streets,” he said. “We have grants for the butt huts, and now we’re figuring out how best to deploy them.”

Adkins agreed the litter problem sparked the discussion and presented a proposal to install the butt huts west of the Boardwalk and install signage that makes it known “smoking is prohibited beyond this point.”

“We have a litter problem at the street heads near the Boardwalk,” he said. “That led to the potential creation of designated smoking areas west of the Boardwalk. But then we thought ‘hold up, that could make our visitors walk through smoking areas on their way to the Boardwalk.’”

Adkins said he was looking for some direction from the Mayor and Council on the placement of the signage and cigarette butt receptacles.

“What is the goal?” he said. “Before we install signs and install the butt huts, I want to make sure we’re all on the same page. I think the concept is to put the butt huts near existing sign poles on both the north and south sides of the streets. The signs will say ‘no smoking or vaping beyond this point,’ and the receptacles will be depositories for cigarette butts.”

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Pines Candidates Seek Board Seats

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN PINES – Candidates for the Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors shared their views on transparency, budget expenditures and other topics at a forum this week.

On Wednesday, six of the seven candidates running in this year’s Ocean Pines Association board election participated in a forum at the Ocean Pines Community Center.

This year, seven candidates – Tom Janasek, Larry Perrone, Camilla Rogers, Paula Gray, Shawn Kotwica, Edward Solum and Gregory Turner – will vie for three board positions, all of which are three-year terms.

Candidates had an opportunity this week to share their views on matters ranging from budget expenditures to stormwater management. All but Solum attended the forum.

When asked how they would contribute to sound financial management and transparency in light of a recently released forensic audit, Janasek said he would like to see the association implement recommendations in the audit.

“I didn’t feel it was the right thing to do a $200,000 forensic audit,” he said.

“But after reading through it, there’s a lot of really good information in there.”

Gray said she supported detailed

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monthly budget reports, while Rogers suggested focus groups to promote transparency and fiscal responsibility.

“Fiscal responsibility has to be our major target,” she said, “and we are moving in a very positive direction.”

Turner elaborated the need for improved budget oversight, while Kotwica suggested the association could do a better job at presenting the budget.

“When you say ‘comparable to budget,’ that is not exactly what’s coming in and out,” he said. “We state that the Yacht Club is in the black. But if you look at it thoroughly, you see it is not in the black after bonuses were paid.”

Perrone said he would contribute to the proactive efforts that have taken place before and after the forensic audit was released.

Candidates also argued against the imposition of fines for homeowners who violate the association’s declaration of restrictions and offered their opinions on ways to control and reduce budget expenditures.

Gray said controlling expenditures begins with the departments and committees.

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Berlin Apartment Complex Plans Approved In 4-3 Vote

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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BERLIN – A controversial apartment project is expected to move forward on Route 346 after receiving approval from the Berlin Planning Commission.

After multiple meetings and lengthy discussion, the commission voted 4-3 Wednesday to approve changes to the Purnell Crossing planned unit development (PUD). The split vote came after several citizens voiced opposition to the project.

“This is a map to destroy what Berlin is now,” Austin Circle resident Wayne Harrison said.

In March, landowner Troy Purnell and builder Justin White presented plans to modify the Purnell Crossing PUD. Instead of the previously approved mix of

townhomes and assisted living space, White presented plans for a variety of rental apartment buildings. Area residents voiced countless objections, and in the months since, White and Purnell have met with concerned neighbors and tweaked their proposal.

Purnell said this week that in response to neighbors’ comments, the proposed buildings had been reoriented, landscaping had been increased and some of the apartments had been replaced with rental townhouses. Essentially, rental townhouses will be built at the end of Sunlight Lane while two three-story apartment buildings (one 36unit building and one 24-unit building) will be constructed on the land just west of the existing townhouses.

Purnell added that the existing PUD, which was approved more than a

decade ago, included a four-story assisted living building as well as two 60plus unit buildings. He said the assisted living facility had a 50% larger footprint than the 36-unit apartment building shown on the new plan.

Commission member Pete Cosby said he’d visited the project site several times and remained concerned about landscaping.

“We need some monumental trees,” he said.

Commission member Barb Stack said that altering the PUD by replacing an assisted living facility with apartment buildings was a drastic change.

“It’s totally different,” she said, adding that apartments would come with more mobile users and more traffic.

Cosby said what made Berlin special was the fact that it didn’t look like just

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“I’m not against this,” he said.“ I’m trying to find a reasonable compromise.”

Purnell said he didn’t object to improving the plan.

“I don’t think anybody has a problem making this look as nice as we can,” he said.

Commission member Newt Chandler, who previously expressed concern regarding the potential for Section 8 housing, asked if the developer was willing to stipulate that subsidized housing would not be a part of the project.

Mark Cropper, Purnell’s attorney, said that could be a condition of the PUD. Chandler also wanted to know if occupancy limits could be placed on the proposed two- and three-bedroom apartments. Planning Director Dave Engelhart said that was already addressed in the town’s code.

Cropper said the commission should consider White’s proposal compared to what was already approved for the PUD — assisted living and apartment buildings — and determine whether it was better or worse.

“It’s not better in my mind,” Planning Commissioner Ron Cascio said, adding that he was afraid Berlin was getting more and more pods of large development on the outskirts of town.

Cropper said the planning commission had already approved development of this property years ago when it approved the PUD. He said he thought White’s proposal was more in keeping with the town’s character than an institutional assisted living facility.

Stack and Cascio expressed concern that apartment buildings would mar the Route 346 entrance to Berlin.

Purnell said the PUD that had already been approved included two 60-plus unit apartment buildings on the site. He said they were four-story structures that included a parking garage underneath.

When asked if he was willing to sacrifice those buildings to get White’s project approved, Purnell said he was not but offered to reduce the size of those buildings to three stories.

“That’s a big concession folks,” Cosby said.

When the commission asked for public comment, residents of the Purnell Crossing townhouses and Austin Circle said they opposed the project. Harrison said it would change Berlin dramatically.

He said he wasn’t opposed to development there but thought it could be done in a smarter manner with better setbacks and buffering.

“I think they have the ability to do it the right way but the plan is not there,” he said.

Purnell Crossing resident Ruby Halligan said she wanted the PUD to be developed in the manner originally approved. She said putting apartments there would add to the already heavy traffic at the intersection of Route 346 and North Main Street.

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Halligan said concerned homeowners had made an effort to hire an attorney to fight the project but hadn’t been able to do so. She said they’d contacted 13 lawyers and they’d all declined to take the job. All but two of them cited conflict of interest as their reason for declining, she said.

Mitchell David, a resident who spoke against Oceans East when it was approved, told officials that the text amendment allowing 36-unit apartment buildings in town — which was intro-

duced prior to Oceans East being built — had opened Pandora’s box. He said the sight line of an assisted living building would be better than that of apartment buildings.

“In my opinion this is the wrong place for this type of project,” he said.

Other residents said Berlin’s quaintness was what had led them to buy homes here.

“You can’t have quaint and a threestory building,” Ray Nornes said.

Decatur Street resident Samantha Pielstick was the only member of the public to speak in support of the project.

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She said she knew several people who’d been unable to find places to rent in Berlin.

Cropper said he knew those who objected to Purnell’s plans were sincere but pointed out that their concerns were the same ones presented by neighbors of any project.

“I did the approval for this project,” he said. “I did most of the approvals for Ocean Pines. Every single hearing I’ve ever done for a PUD approval, new residents of the last project came and fought and opposed the new project.

They were just as sincere as every one of these people but it is normally what happens.”

Chris Denny, chairman of the commission, questioned whether there’d been any developer interest in the PUD as originally approved. Purnell said if he could have sold it he would have.

Denny said he felt the project was being ramrodded through and thought that White was just planning to flip it.

“If I lived there I’d be sitting out (in the audience) right now,” he said. “I don’t know any better way to state it. If I’d lived there for 10 years, I think it sucks ... I think there’s plenty of people that would purchase townhomes.”

Stack said she preferred the original PUD to the proposed changes. She said she thought that considering the demographics of the area, there would be a need for more assisted living facilities.

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“I need to address a little history,” Purnell said. “I’ve had the property sold three times in the past 12 years with $10,000 nonrefundable deposits. I’ve kept every one of them because, when they go to do the market study, it says there is a not a need and they cannot get the financing they need.”

Though Denny’s request for a motion one way or the other regarding the PUD alteration was initially met with silence, Cosby eventually made a motion to approve the project albeit with a variety of conditions. He said he wanted to see additional landscaping, particularly at the west end of the project, as well as elevation of its sign, a sidewalk in front of the property, no subsidized housing and no banner signs. He said that a final condition of the approval would be Purnell’s agreement to decrease the size of the two 60-unit buildings already incorporated into the PUD. “No four-story apartment buildings will ever be built in the PUD,” he said.

The motion passed 4-3 with the support of Cosby, Chandler, John Barrett and Phyllis Purnell. Denny, Cascio and Stack voted in opposition.

Halligan insisted on making one final statement to the commission.

“How can any person, resident of this town, ever feel comfortable with the approvals of the town if they’re subject to change?” she said. “Troy has won again.”

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Berlin Approves $15.2M Budget With Tax, Fee Increases

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

Pictured, from left, at this week’s council meeting were Councilmen Dean Burrell and Troy Purnell and Town Administrator Laura Allen.

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BERLIN -- Berlin officials approved a $15.2 million budget, highlighted by tax and rate increases for citizens, for the coming fiscal year.

On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1, with Councilman Zack Tyndall opposed, to approve the fiscal year 2020 budget. Mayor Gee Williams said the approved budget and the 18% percent property tax increase included in it would improve the town’s financial position.

“By adopting a new property tax rate and increasing water and sewer rates, the town’s general fund reserve balance will not be diminished but will gradually increase over time,” Williams said.

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million less than the town’s fiscal year 2019 budget. It raises the town’s property tax rate from $.68 to $.80.

“Even with the increased rate most Berlin taxpayers will be paying about the same amount in property taxes that they paid 10 years ago,” Williams said.

The general fund budget for fiscal year 2020 is $6.2 million, a decrease from the current year’s $7.2 million general fund budget. The electric department’s budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 is $5.3 million while the water fund’s budget will be $915,500.

The sewer fund’s 2020 budget is $2.4 million while the town projects spending $454,550 in the area of stormwater.

Though dozens of citizens shared their concerns about the town’s spending and officials’ plan to increase taxes as well as water and sewer rates during the last three months, just a few residents spoke during Monday’s public hearing on the budget. Resident Jim Meckley commended town staff for their efforts to cut spending but said he was disappointed that council members hadn’t gone line-by-line through the budget during work sessions.

“The only suggestion of line items to be addressed were from Councilman Tyndall and he was berated for that,” Meckley said. “That sends a message that most of you did not spend time outside the work sessions going through the presented budget and did not question any expenditures. Does that mean that there are no other items that could have been reduced or eliminated to keep the tax rate lower? How the budget is analyzed and revised needs to be addressed.”

Meckley suggested the town reduce its dependence on consultants and instead use local resources when possible. He also addressed Councilman Dean Burrell’s comments from past meetings regarding the increased citizen interest seen during this year’s budget process.

“You have said multiple times how nice it is to have so many people at the meetings,” Meckley said. “One thing that I think you misunderstand is we are not here at the meetings to please you.

We are here because we are losing faith in how the town’s being operated and we are here as guardians, caretakers and providers to see that the council is doing their job in the best interest of all of us residents.”

He said he also hoped the town would reduce its spending.

“Use what we have. Stop the excessive buying,” he said. “Live within our means and be frugal and use common sense.”

Meckley closed by offering advice to the mayor.

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Walter regarding his concerns. He also said that if citizens went through their records, many would see that even with the new increases they were still paying less than they paid in 2009.

“You’re right but that’s not unique to Berlin,” Walter said.

Purnell said he was only concerned about Berlin right now. Deborah Fletcher pointed out that comparative studies could be useful.

“If you can’t take a critical look at how you’re doing what you’re doing, you’re in a bubble,” she said.

The council voted 4-1, with Tyndall opposed, to approve the budget. When town staff moved on to departmental reports, Finance Director Natalie Saleh addressed this year’s budget development.

“It’s been a very specific and very interesting process for this particular budget year,” she said. “I do appreciate everybody’s input and support. I do however ask, specifically of Councilman Tyndall, to have a better communication tool in place.”

She said that she needed Tyndall’s suggestions prior to the last minute if she was going to be able to provide citizens with the information they requested.

“Going forward I would like better input,” she said.

Burrell also shared his thoughts on the budget. He said this year’s budget process had involved more public participation than he’d ever seen in his several terms as a councilman.

“I do believe that is a good thing,” he said. “Regardless of what motivates you to come I’m glad to see you here. If you come back enough you will understand and come to realize how much time and effort we put into managing this town. All of our decisions might not be what you think but as a council it is what, and I know, it is what each of us believe is in the best interest of this town that we all love. I implore you to keep coming back.”

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without a negative or explosive reaction would get you farther, save you a lot of energy and gain you a lot more respect from the community.”

Resident Marie Velong said she wanted to see the town’s economic development spending cut back.

“That does not benefit the residents of this town,” she said.

Velong added that officials needed to come to the realization that Berlin was a small town.

“Roads, sidewalks, safety,” she said. “Those are the things that people are interested in in a small town.”

Resident Don Fletcher said he wanted to be sure that the town’s department heads were following the budget.

“We should be able to catch those things before they get out of line,” he said.

Town Administrator Laura Allen said the town wasn’t in its current situation because of staff overspending. Councilman Troy Purnell said the issue was that the town should have raised taxes in years past.

Resident Deborah Fletcher asked officials to be more cautious with their spending.

“I’m concerned about creating more debt for things that aren’t essential,” she said.

Resident Jason Walter told the council he objected to the fact that the town had posted “disingenuous” graphics on its website regarding the tax increase. He said officials were trying to justify the tax increase in spite of the fact that just 16 municipalities in the state had a rate of $.80 or higher. He believes the town still needs to cut roughly $2.5 million to “right-size” its budget. He thanked Tyndall for being receptive to the public’s suggestions during the budget process.

“He listened,” Walter said. “The rest of you should have.”

Purnell objected, citing the fact that he’d spoken to

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OCEAN CITY – After an extensive, months-long search and interview process, resort officials announced the hiring of a longtime

Montgomery County and Fairfax County, Va. fire chief as the new chief of the Ocean City Fire Department.

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Larmore’s retirement became effective at the end of March, touching off an extensive search for his replacement.

On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council announced the process has been completed with the hiring of longtime Montgomery County firefighter Richie Bowers, who has served at different times as the fire chief in Montgomery County and also in Fairfax County, Va. Bowers had been a member of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service for 34 years, serving in every career rank from firefighter/EMT to ultimately fire chief.

Bowers also served on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue Maryland Task Force I team since its inception and has been on several deployments in that role including the Oklahoma City bombing and the 9-11 Pentagon terrorist attack.

He was also the Montgomery County Operational Task Force leader during its deployment to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. Most recently, Bowers served as fire chief in Fairfax County, Va., a position he held for five years before resigning in February.

City Manager Doug Miller said recently staff had concluded a lengthy process to replace Larmore and that he had submitted a recommendation to the Mayor and Council for Bowers as the successful candidate. Before approving the recommendation, the Mayor and Council wanted to meet Bowers before confirming him as Ocean City’s new fire chief and that meeting took place in a closed session on Tuesday.

Miller said the town received over 70 applications from all over the country for the vacant fire chief position. During the process, four internal candidates were interviewed along with six external candidates including Bowers. Miller said the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company was involved in the process, from helping develop a profile for the new chief to

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helping narrow the list of candidates to interview to actually sitting on the interview panel.

Larmore was hired as fire chief in 2008 during a turbulent time when the town of Ocean City combined its career paid division and its volunteer division and had led the department for over a decade. Serving as the merged department’s first chief, Larmore oversaw the various divisions including the career division, the volunteer division and the fire marshal’s office.

Bowers’ hiring was approved in the council chambers packed with fire department officials decked out in their dress blues. Miller explained the vetting process and how he arrived at the recommendation to hire Bowers.

“It was a multi-step interview process with a very diverse group on the panel including two representatives from the volunteer fire company,” he said. “It was a very good group that each brought different perspectives to the table.”

Mayor Rick Meehan then officially swore in Bowers.

“This is a great showing from our fire department, which is welcoming you to the department,” he said.

“This is only the second chief we’ve ever had with the combined departments and sometimes the second is most important. Public safety continues to be our top priority and this hire provides continuity for that.”

For his part, Bowers seemed humbled by the big turnout from his new charges and praised the nomination process.

“I just want to thank you for this opportunity and it was a great process,” he said. “We have a lot of work to do. I don’t want to spend a lot of time speaking, but a lot of time doing.”

For his command staff and crews, Bowers had one simple directive and promised to roll up his sleeves and get to work.

“Let’s work together to make this great department even better,” he said. “My only advice is just do your J.O.B.”

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OCEAN CITY – Three Edgewood, Md., men and a juvenile were arrested for motor vehicle theft and other charges last weekend after allegedly swiping a vehicle in Harford County.

Around 4:30 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were conducting surveillance at a hotel on 27th Street after discovering a stolen vehicle at a downtown convenience store parking lot. The OCPD officers were watching the hotel because at least one of the suspects involved in the motor vehicle theft was believed to be staying there.

While on surveillance at the hotel, detectives observed an African-American male matching the description of the suspect involved in the stolen vehicle walking with three other males in an alley behind the hotel. OCPD detectives observed the four men, later identified as Davonn Parson, 19, Dalonte Myers, 20, Amir Turner, 18, and a juvenile, all from Edgewood, Md., get into a green Honda Odyssey with Maryland tags.

A background check revealed the Honda had been reported stolen in Harford County the day before. While OCPD observed, the four suspects drove south on Baltimore Avenue and would not stop when emergency lights were activated.

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With the vehicle still in motion, the suspects got out and fled on foot. The vehicle rolled into the front yard of a residence on Marlin Drive and drove over some bushes and flower beds.

A witness grilling on his porch observed the suspects running south on Marlin Drive. OCPD officers set up a perimeter near the dead-end street.

Myers was located quickly and taken into custody. Turner and the juvenile jumped into the bay and were found clinging to pillars to stay afloat. Several minutes later, Parson was located hiding under a gazebo.

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Each of the four suspects was charged with motor vehicle theft. Parson later admitted being the driver of the stolen vehicle and was also charged with reckless driving. Turner and the juvenile also face charges related to the discovery of narcotics in the backpack each of them had possessed at different times during the incident.

Fenwick Seeks Del. Funds For Sidewalk

June 14, 2019

BY BETHANY HOOPER

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FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island are seeking state capital improvement funds to begin the first phase of a sidewalk construction project later this year.

On Tuesday, the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee laid out its plans for moving forward with a sidewalk construction project along Coastal Highway.

Two months ago, the committee agreed to pursue a town-led construction project after receiving a cost estimate of nearly $10 million from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).

While the town would be responsible for funding 20%, or $2 million, of the project, the committee at the time agreed to explore other options.

“I think DelDOT as a whole wanted to see this project happen,” Town Manager Terry Tieman said. “But the way in which it was to be funded and executed was the road block.”

Councilwoman Vicki Carmean, chair of the committee, agreed.

“We can’t afford what DelDOT proposed,” she said. “That’s the bottom line.”

To that end, the committee sought the help of The Kercher Group to gather preliminary cost estimates for adding sidewalks along six blocks of Coastal Highway from James to Essex streets.

That report, which was presented to the committee this week, estimated construction to cost $496,266 for the first phase of the project.

“I think that is very conservative,” Mayor Gene Langan said.

However, officials maintained it was the state’s responsibility to fund the sidewalk construction project.

“We believe we can do it for less than ($2 million) on our own,” Tieman said.

“But we also believe it is not our responsibility to fund that. That’s why we are asking for some of this to be funded in the bond bill this year.”

Tieman said she reached out to local lobbyists, Senator Gerald Hocker and Representative Ron Gray – a member of the state’s Joint Committee on Capital Improvement (Bond Committee) – for support. She noted, however, that the town will not know if it has received funding until July.

If funding for the first phase of the project isn’t approved through the bond bill, Tieman said the committee could hold a meeting with state officials to illustrate the need for sidewalks in Fenwick.

“All the coastal towns have gotten their sidewalks over the years and the state has pretty much funded them …,” Carmean said. “We don’t even have sidewalks.”

After further discussion, the committee made a favorable recommendation to potentially hire a lobbyist if state funding falls through this year. The committee also agreed to proceed with the project if funding is approved.

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BERLIN – A Stockton man has been sentenced to 75 years in jail, with all but 37 suspended, for multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor as he served as a youth pastor at a local church.

Rodney Harmon, Jr., 34, of Stockton last week was sentenced in Worcester County Circuit Court to a total of 75 years in the Maryland Department of Corrections after being convicted in February on three counts of sexual abuse of a minor and one count of displaying an obscene item to a minor. All but 37 years of the

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Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser commended the Sheriff’s Office, the Cricket Center, Life Crisis and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office detective for their tireless work on the investigation and thanked Assistant State’s Attorney Mike Farlow for prosecuting the difficult case.

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SALISBURY – An Ocean Pines man is behind bars this week and an elected official is recovering from head trauma following an alleged baseball bat assault stemming from dogs.

Shortly after 7 p.m. last Thursday, Salisbury Police officers responded to a residence on Bell Avenue for a reported assault. Upon arrival, Salisbury police met with Wicomico County Council President Larry Dodd, 59.

The initial investigation revealed Dodd and a suspect later IAN identified as Ian Lund- LUNDBERG berg, 41, of Ocean Pines, were engaged in a verbal argument that quickly turned physical. According to police reports, the argument was part of an ongoing dispute over a dog-related issue and that one dog had allegedly bitten another dog.

According to police reports, Lundberg allegedly walked onto Dodd’s property and initiated a verbal argument while Dodd stood in his doorway holding a baseball bat. As the argument progressed, Lundberg allegedly forced his way into the residence where the verbal argument escalated into a physical confronta-

tion.

Lundberg allegedly struck Dodd with a closed fist about his head and upper body area, according to police reports. Lundberg then allegedly continued the assault by grabbing the baseball bat from Dodd and striking him in the head with it.

After the assault, Lundberg reportedly fled the area in a vehicle described as a blue sedan. Salisbury Police officers immediately began searching the area for Lundberg and the vehicle to no avail. During the early morning hours last Friday, officers obtained an arrest warrant for Lundberg, charging him with assault and burglary, according to police reports.

Around 1:30 a.m. last Friday, officers located Lundberg at a residence on Mt. Hermon Road and he was taken into custody without further incident. Lundberg has been charged with first- and second-degree assault, home invasion, disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment and trespassing. Following a bail review hearing in Wicomico County last Friday, he was ordered to be held without bond.

Meanwhile, Dodd was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he was treated for serious injuries. Dodd was reportedly released from PRMC on Tuesday.

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NEWARK – A local educator will retire this month after more than four decades of working to meet the needs of local students.

Eloise Henry-Gordy, student services supervisor for Worcester County Public Schools, will officially end her 43-year career in education June 30.

“There are two things people tell you about retirement,” Henry-Gordy said. “You know when it’s time and don’t put it off. Once I submitted my letter I had a peace about it. I knew I’d made the right decision.”

Henry-Gordy, who spent her childhood in Richmond, grew up surrounded by teachers. Her mother worked in head start, the woman next

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door was an assistant principal and there were several classroom teachers on the street.

“I guess you could say it’s in the blood,” she said. “I always enjoyed working with children.”

She started her career as an elementary school teacher in Virginia.

After three years there, she moved on to Wicomico County, where she worked for 11 years, and has spent the past 29 years working for Worcester County Public Schools. HenryGordy has taught second, third and fifth grade and then spent a year as a school counselor before being appointed assistant principal in 1994 and then principal at Snow Hill Elementary School in 1997.

“I truly loved being principal at Snow Hill Elementary School,” she

said. “We were a family. We worked together, the teachers, parents and administrators.”

Henry-Gordy knew every student by name and still recalls a coworker laughing as they overheard her asking — by name — how a little boy’s dog was doing. She fondly recalls taking the entire school to Disney on Ice at the Wicomico Civic Center as a reward for students’ hard work.

“The children were so mesmerized,” she said. “They wrote thank-you notes afterward.”

She said that while leading an entire school was difficult, a devoted team of teachers had made it enjoyable.

“It is lonely at the top but when you have good people it makes a difference,” she said. “My job was to em-

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power teachers to do their best for the children.”

Henry-Gordy moved to the central office in 2003 when she began working in the student services department. She was appointed director of the department in 2017.

As the name of the department suggests, its staff focus on a variety of services meant to remove barriers to student learning. They oversee guidance and counseling, health services, alternative education and health education, in addition to home schooling and dropout prevention. Henry-Gordy said the biggest challenge of her career has been addressing the mental health issues that have come up in recent years. Locally, she said the slew of bomb threats the school system received several years ago changed things.

“The anxiety of the students became a very real concern,” she said.

“They had anxiety before but it was taken to a different level.”

She stressed the importance of school counselors, as they’re the first ones to encounter students dealing with mental health concerns. Their drop boxes and buddy programs make them the first to become aware of any problems that might exist.

“School counselors are very dear to my heart,” Henry-Gordy said. “School counselors are the first responders. They can then refer students to an outside agency.”

In addition to overseeing counselors, Henry-Gordy’s department is also tasked ELOISE with supervising alter- HENRY-GORDY native school, dealing with truancy and working with families in transition—those who are homeless. She acknowledged that she and her staff don’t always get to see positive results.

“We try to find the silver lining in student services,” she said, adding that seeing alternative school students return to their home schools and learning that teenagers who belonged to families in transition were enrolled in college were positive results she looked forward to.

As she prepares to step down from her position, Henry-Gordy says what she’ll miss the most is the relationships she’s built with the students. She won’t have much time to dwell on that though, as she will take on a new role the day after she ends her career with Worcester County Public Schools.

While she’d planned to spend her first six months of retirement traveling, Henry-Gordy said God had different plans. On July 1 she becomes pastor at Zoar United Methodist Church in Selbyville.

“I’m thankful to God for that blessing and look forward to what else he has for me to do,” she said. “I’ll still be helping people.”

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Garage Attacks Result In Charges OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man was arrested on assault and other charges last week after allegedly punching people in an uptown parking garage.

Around 10:25 p.m. last Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a hotel parking garage at 91st Street for a report of a disorderly male assaulting individuals.

Upon arrival, officers observed two men holding down a suspect later identified as Garrison Markey, 19, of York, Pa., who was screaming obscenities as he attempted to stand up.

OCPD officers also observed a female crying nearby. According to police reports, Markey exhibited signs of intoxication. OCPD officers interviewed one of the male victims who told police he walked out to his vehicle to go to dinner with members of his group and observed Markey allegedly pulling at his vehicle’s door repeatedly. When the man told Markey to stop pulling on his vehicle’s door handle, Markey allegedly told the victim it was his vehicle.

The victim told police Markey then began hitting the vehicle several times with overhand punches. An inspection of the vehicle corroborated the victim’s story. During the course of the investigation, it was determined Markey allegedly hit the female victim with an open hand, pushed one male victim, causing him to fall to the ground and punched another male victim in face, causing a cut to the bridge of his nose.

OCPD officers next spoke with Markey’s friend, who reportedly told police Markey was acting in a “crazy” manner. With the assistance of another male, the friend pulled Markey away from the three victims and held him on the ground to prevent him from assaulting anybody else until police arrived.

By then, a crowd had gathered to watch the incident while Markey continued to yell expletives and derogatory remarks at the police officers. Markey was ultimately arrested and charged with intoxicated endangerment, three counts of assault and disorderly conduct.

Hit-And-Run Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Norfolk man was arrested on numerous traffic charges last weekend after an alleged hit-andrun collision.

Around 5 p.m. last Thursday, an

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Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the area of Baltimore Avenue and 13th Street for a reported hit-and-run collision. The officer spoke with a victim who told police he was driving north on Baltimore Avenue in the area of 11th Street when a vehicle he could not describe changed lanes and struck his Jeep Cherokee before quickly leaving the area.

OCPD officers located a female witness who reported the vehicle that hit the Jeep and fled the scene was a Dodge Charger with Virginia tags. The witness said she followed the vehicle until it stopped at 12th Street, but did not get a good look at the driver.

The OCPD officer observed the Dodge Charger on 12th Street with a flat tire. Around 6:20 p.m., the OCPD officer observed a suspect identified as William Frank, 19, of Norfolk, Va., and another man attempting to change the flat tire. Frank explained he was the only individual who drove the vehicle that day and that the front-end damage was caused by accidentally hitting a guardrail on a highway in Virginia.

At that point, Frank was arrested for hit-and-run. When told why he was being arrested, Frank told police the other vehicle left its lane and struck his vehicle.

Stalling On DUI Breath Test OCEAN CITY – A New Jersey man was arrested on various charges last week after getting pulled over for dragging a piece of his vehicle and later allegedly assaulting the police officer who was attempting to administer a breath test at police headquarters.

Around 12:50 a.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD)

officer patrolling around 45th Street observed a vehicle driving southbound on Coastal Highway and heard a loud dragging noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The officer reportedly observed a portion of the wheel well dust cover being dragged behind the vehicle.

The vehicle turned onto 41st Street and the officer conducted a traffic stop because of its unsafe condition. The officer identified the drive as Jose Delacruz, 25, of Teaneck, N.J., who reportedly exhibited signs of intoxication.

According to police reports. Delacruz told the officer he was unaware of the dragging wheel well and suspected it was the result of failing to secure it after changing the vehicle’s oil.

Delacruz told police he did not hear the car part dragging although the officer reportedly heard it from half a block away. The officer also observed grass and dirt on the front grill of the vehicle, suggesting it had recently gone off the roadway. According to police reports, Delacruz told the officer he had consumed at least three mixed drinks and was driving back to his condo on 41st Street.

Delacruz was administered field sobriety tests which he did not pass to the officer’s satisfaction. At that point, he was taken into custody on suspicion of driving while impaired. According to police reports, Delacruz told the officer “I knew this would happen,” and “I can’t afford this.”

At the intoximeter room at the Public Safety Building, Delacruz said he was thirsty and was provided with a drink of water. The officer played the audio version of the advice of rights and while it was playing, Delacruz reportedly talked over the recording.

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June 14, 2019 ficer allowed it but told him he had to listen carefully to the recording. Delacruz then began talking during the second playing of the advice of rights recording, at one point telling the officer, “I want to wait to give myself a better chance.”

When the officer asked Delacruz to explain, he reportedly told police he wanted to stall so he would have less alcohol in his system. At that point, he fell asleep in a chair in the intoximeter room.

Another officer arrived and advised Delacruz the machine was ready to take a breath sample. Delacruz told the officer he wanted to re-read the advice of rights again and was given ample time to read the document. However, he was warned if the machine timed out again, it would be taken as a refusal to take the test. At one point, Delacruz put all his fingers in his mouth. When the machine timed out, he was advised the test was over and it was deemed a refusal.

At that point, Delacruz reportedly began screaming and yelling that he was sorry and he was ready to take the test. When OCPD officers attempted to escort Delacruz from the testing room, he allegedly resisted, telling one officer “Man, get off of me, I’m stronger than you are.” Delacruz reportedly shoved the officer, causing him to get pushed backward. Based on the evidence, Delacruz was charged with driving while impaired and under the influence, driving an unsafe vehicle and second-degree assault on the officer.

Beach Bar Assault OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania woman was arrested on assault charges last weekend after allegedly pushing and punching two men at a midtown beach bar.

Around 7:25 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a reported fight. Upon arrival, the officer observed a suspect later identified as Gina Neary, 46, of Kirkwood, Pa., pushing a man and attempting to hit him as he walked backward.

A bar staffer told police it was Neary who was creating the problem and she was taken into custody for second-degree assault. The bar staffer told police before the officer arrived, Neary’s husband had gotten angry with him and began pushing him and attempting to fight him. At one point, Neary got in beSEE NEXT PAGE

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While awaiting transport to the Public Safety Building for processing, Neary allegedly launched into an expletive-laced tirade at the police officers who had taken her into custody. According to police reports, a large crowd had gathered including some small children and disorderly conduct charges were tacked on.

Indecent Exposure Charges OCEAN CITY – A Westminster man was arrested on indecent exposure charges last weekend after allegedly exposing himself to a family with young children while urinating on a dumpster at a downtown convenience store.

Around 9:50 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on bicycle patrol in the downtown area was approached by a female victim who told the officer her family had just pulled into a convenience store parking lot on North Division Street when they observed Brett Howery urinating on a dumpster. According to the victim, Howery’s penis was exposed and he made no effort to conceal himself even after observing the family with young children.

Each of the five children, ages seven to 13, confirmed the adult’s version of the story. While police were interviewing

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Jail For Hit-and-Run OCEAN PINES – An Ocean Pines man, charged in April after a hit-and-run collision during which a Worcester County Sheriff’s deputy was struck, pleaded guilty this week to driving while impaired and was sentenced to one year with all but 60 days suspended.

Around 10 p.m. on April 17, a Worcester County Sheriff’s deputy was conducting a traffic stop on Route 90 near Route 589. While the deputy was out of his vehicle, he was struck in the back by a passing vehicle. The driver of that vehicle, later identified as William Edward Mott, 62, of Ocean Pines, did not stop after the collision and exited Route 90 onto Route 589.

Deputies located the suspected vehicle at a residence in Ocean Pines. According to police reports, Mott appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. He was placed under arrest and charged with 12 different offenses from driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, driving while revoked and others.

The deputy who was struck suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening and was treated and released. On Monday, Mott pleaded guilty to driving while impaired and was sentenced to one year, all but 60 days of which were then suspended. He was also placed on probation for three years upon his release.

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, above left, are pictured making a turn over Ocean City two years ago. Above, the Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds are shown flying over Ocean City last year.

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OCEAN CITY – The 2019 OC Air Show will showcase a variety of military performers when it returns this weekend to Ocean City.

Although the event is headquartered with multiple attractions on the beach at 16th Street, the acts booked for this year’s air show can be seen all over Ocean City. All major acts will perform Saturday and Sunday with the schedule of performances beginning at noon and ending around 4 p.m.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the event, which will also in-

clude the Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds for the first time ever.

The Blue Angels team is the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron with aviators from the Navy and Marines. The Blue Angels team was formed in 1946, making it the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world, after the French Patrouille de France formed in 1931. The six demonstration pilots fly F/A-18 Hornets in more than 30 shows at various locations throughout the United States each year, where they

still employ many of the same practices and techniques used in their aerial displays from their inaugural 1946 season.

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Snowbirds will also be a highlight. Also known as the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, the team is comprised of active duty members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Serving as Canadian ambassadors, the Snowbirds demonstrate the skill, professionalism and teamwork inherent in the women and men of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and the Canadian Armed

Forces.

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whom comprise the show team that travels during the show season. The Snowbirds’ demanding schedule is met through the dedicated teamwork of not only the 11 military pilots and technicians, but also the entire home team.

The CAF Snowbirds leave their home base in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and travel to Comox, British Columbia in April each year for about two weeks to practice over different terrain. Starting in May until mid-October, the team travels across North America performing at various air shows. On average, the team will fly approximately 60 air shows at 40 different locations during a single season across North America.

“We’re excited the Snowbirds will be at the OC Air Show for the first time ever,” said Bryan Lilley, president of the OC Air Show. “Show attendees can definitely expect a great performance.”

The show will also feature two A-10 Warthog Thunderbolts from the 175th Wing of the Maryland Air National Guard. They are scheduled to do flyovers on both show days.

The A-10 Warthog or Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, low, straight-wing aircraft. The design of the wing allows short takeoffs and landings from primitive airfields. Because of this, the A10 can operate nearly anywhere and provide ground troops with close air support.

There will also be an appearance by the C-5M Super Galaxy from the 436th Airlift Wing based at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The C-5M will fly on one day only – Saturday, June 15.

The C-5M Super Galaxy is the largest transport aircraft in the U.S. military and one of the largest in the world.

The C-5M is a modernized version of the legacy C-5 and is operated by the U.S. Air Force. There are 52 C-5Ms in the fleet that are stationed at Dover Air Force Base, Del.; Travis AFB, California; Lackland AFB, Texas; and Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass.

The U.S. Coast Guard out of Atlantic City, N.J. will also stage a search and rescue (SAR) demonstration, which will spotlight how the Coast Guard performs an out-the-door water rescue of a person in distress from an HH-65 Daphine helicopter hovering overhead.

The U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team will also be performing. The team's F-16CM Fighting Falcon, affectionately known as the "Viper," is a single-seat, multi-role fighter with the ability to switch between an air-to-ground and an air-to-air role at the touch of a button.

The F-16 Viper Demo Team recently announced a new commander/demo pilot – Major Garret “Toro” Schmitz.

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Kotwica and Turner said the association should focus on maintaining infrastructure. Janasek argued for some departmental budget cuts and financial accountability.

“There’s a lot of money going around that’s not accounted for …,” he said. “To me that’s something that has to be looked into, and we have to have a checks and balances system for all the money going out of the Pines.”

Perrone, however, noted the association’s efforts to reduce expenses and balance the budget.

“People aren’t just spending money all over the place for nothing,” he said.

“We are spending it like it’s our own money.”

Rogers said the association can control spending by following a strategic plan and implementing employee evaluations. Currently, salaries and benefits make up roughly 42% of the budget.

“One of the places we need to control the outflow of money is through our salaries,” she said. “We have to make sure they are fair and equitable.

We want to keep a stable workforce.

But one thing we don’t have here are competency-based evaluations.”

Candidates were also asked if they would support a change in the bylaws for project spending. Currently, the bylaws allow the board, through a referendum, to commit 20% of annual assessment revenue to projects. There has been some interest, however, in lowering that amount to $1 million.

Kotwica and Turner said they would support a change in the bylaws to reduce the spending threshold.

“It should go to a referendum to the community …,” Turner said, “so people will know exactly what they are getting, exactly what they are paying for.”

Janasek, Perrone and Rogers, however, disagreed.

“I hate to see ourselves get wrapped around referendums that have to be continuously voted on,” Rogers said.

Janasek said aside from the country club and administrative building, he did not foresee any major capital expenditures in the coming years.

“If we can put together a maintenance plan for all these brand-new buildings we have … I think we can upkeep these buildings and not ever have to spend 20% of our assessments,” he said.

A second candidate forum will be held on June 22 at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Ballots will be mailed out the week of July 8.

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OCEAN CITY – With municipal bus ridership continuing to trend down, resort officials this week explored possible solutions including finding ways to attract and retain more drivers.

The Transportation Committee on Tuesday explored a three-year comparison of municipal bus ridership numbers and the bad news is the data continues to decline slightly from a peak in 2017. The good news is the department is meeting its goals in terms of wait times and frequency of buses, but the declining numbers -ridership is down around 13% since 2017 -- continue to be a concern for committee members.

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ards told committee members the department has been successful in meeting its frequency objectives through May and the first week of June, which is an important aspect of customer satisfaction with the system.

“We’ve been able to track the buses and look at the frequency in every step of the process,” he said.

“Over Memorial Day weekend, we averaged eight-and-a-half minutes and through the first week of June, we’ve consistently been around the 10minute mark.”

However, the number of deployments is directly related to the number of bus drivers available, which has created challenges for the department. From a peak of around 150 bus drivers in 2017, the department currently has about 108 available head-

ing into the peak season. Operations Manager Steve Bartlett said in addition to the lower number of drivers available, getting them to show up as scheduled continues to be a problem.

“The biggest problem I have is attendance,” he said. “They are seasonal positions filled with a lot of retirees. They’ve spent most of their lives working and missing birthdays and cookouts, so when they decide they aren’t coming in, they don’t come in.”

With the last day of school this week, Bartlett said the cavalry could be coming over the hill in the form of an influx of additional drivers. He said as many as 11 school bus drivers could be added to the ranks this week.

“Luckily, a lot of people are stepping up and we’re covering the shifts,” he

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said. “This week, we are getting our school bus drivers back and that always helps.”

While the correlation between the number of available drivers and ridership numbers can not be directly quantified, Mayor Rick Meehan said the department cannot let its guard down in terms of recruiting.

“We need to look at different ways to recruit,” he said. “That’s why we set that desired number that high because we know from experience we will have some attrition.”

Bartlett said the department has taken numerous steps to make the position more desirable including, “For the first time ever, we’ve paid for learner’s permits, physicals and driving records, etc. I’m not sure what else we can do.”

Councilman and committee member Tony DeLuca voiced concern about ridership and overcrowded buses relative to the number of drivers available.

“I understand you’re making your headways, but my concern is how many times are the buses full and passing people by,” he said. “If you look at 2017, we’ve continually gone down. That was the target year and we had 150 to 155 drivers. Then we were at 129 last year and 108 this year.”

Public Works Director Hal Adkins said the wait times are the key indicator, and there is no direct correlation between number of drivers and ridership.

“If we deploy more buses, we can create a better comfort level for the rider,” he said. “That doesn’t necessarily increase ridership or revenue.”

DeLuca emphasized most of the key indicators in the resort are trending positively thus far while bus ridership and the number of available drivers continues to trend in the opposite direction.

“All of the metrics in town thus far are positive,” he said. “Food tax is up, sales tax is up, occupancy rates are up. The weather has been great and everything is trending positively, yet bus ridership is down.”

Rickards explained the impact of ride-sharing systems cannot be ignored in terms of ridership numbers.

“Uber and Lyft are definitely taking over the transportation world and it’s not just Ocean City but all over,” he said. “It’s certainly had an effect on our ridership.”

Councilman and committee member Dennis Dare said the numbers indicate only a modest decline and said a broader sample size is needed before jumping to conclusions.

“The trend shows ridership is down about 1%,” he said. “That doesn’t necessarily mean we’re not doing something or doing something wrong. There are just less people out there riding the bus. We could have twice as many drivers then we need, but that wouldn’t necessarily increase ridership.”

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FROM PAGE 5 The conventional thinking all along has been to install the butt huts and designated smoking areas where Boardwalk access controls have been placed. Earlier this year, the town completed the second phase of the Boardwalk access control plan, or essentially the hardening of the Boardwalk in the interest of public safety.

As a result, decorative bollards have been installed at several streets where vehicles can access the Boardwalk.

The logical location for the butt huts would be in those areas where bollards have been installed west of the Boardwalk. However, the problem is there is great disparity in the distance between the bollards and the Boardwalk. In some cases, the distance is as short as three feet, while in other areas, the dis-

tance is as far as 17 feet.

To that end, in the interest of consistency, Adkins recommended installing the butt huts and appropriate signage at the ramps on the side streets leading to the Boardwalk.

Councilman Matt James suggested taking a larger step and making the entire Boardwalk and beach a smokefree zone. Council President Lloyd Martin did not disagree, but said that was a discussion for another day.

“I think that’s a bigger discussion,” he said. “That would affect a lot of people. I think we need to take these smaller steps first.”

Mayor Rick Meehan said the smoking ban on the Boardwalk was finally achieving the desired results and the logical next step was directing smokers away from the Boardwalk.

“The good news is people are getting off the Boardwalk to smoke,” he said. “They are moving off to the side streets. The message is getting out.

The natural flow is taking them to the concrete portion of the Boardwalk.”

Martin said whatever recommendation was chosen, there would always be a small percentage that choose to ignore the rules.

“Around 80% to 90% of people will use them,” he said. “There will always be a small percentage that don’t care and won’t do it.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca said whatever option was chosen, something had to be done about the cigarette butt litter.

“This came out of the Adopt Your Beach program,” he said. “By far, the biggest contributor to litter are cigarette butts. It’s not even close. This

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gives them a place to dispose of cigarette butts, but we have to give them a place west of the Boardwalk.”

The proposal calls for signage directing smokers to areas west of the Boardwalk and at the Inlet lot near the access points to the Boardwalk. Adkins said the overall goal is to clean up the signage and make it known in no uncertain terms where smoking is allowed west of the Boardwalk, a situation he said does not currently exist.

“As it stands, there is no conformity at all,” he said. “Some streets have zero signs and some have as many as four. My goal is to make it uniform, simple and clean.”

There could be some pushback from businesses along the side streets where the signs and butt huts will be installed, but DeLuca said the town would be a good partner on the issue with the private sector.

“We’ll work with any business that has a problem with them,” he said. “We’ll work with them to find an appropriate place for the signage.”

In the end, the council voted unanimously to install the signage and butt huts at the ramps along the side streets leading to the Boardwalk on both the north and south sides. In addition, signage would be placed on the east side of the sign poles directing smokers to the butt huts and acceptable areas for smoking.

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June 14, 2019

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Town officials approved a local church’s request to hold a basketball camp at Henry Park at a meeting this week.

On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved a request from Ocean City Baptist Church to hold a youth basketball camp at Henry Park from July 15-18.

“It has been our goal for a long time to have a positive impact on the community,” said Dustin Wheelock, who presented the church’s request.

According to Wheelock, the church has offered a soccer program for years and wanted to offer a basketball program as well.

“We just don’t have the facility to do it,” he said.

He said the church was seeking the town’s permission to host the four-day camp at Henry Park the week of July 15. The program will cost $50 a child, he said, but added that scholarships would be available for participants who needed financial support.

When asked how many kids he expected to participate, Wheelock said he was hoping for 100. He indicated that the church already had connections through its soccer program.

“There is a large amount of kids we can reach,” he said.

Councilman Dean Burrell asked why the church had asked for a waiver of the fee required to rent the park when it was already charging kids to participate. Ocean City Baptist Church’s Sean Davis said that the camp fee each child paid would cover the cost of equipment and shirts.

Mary Bohlen, the town’s administrative services director, said the church had initially presented the camp as a free activity and had not completed the form that allowed for a business use of the park.

“If they’re charging a fee it becomes a business use of park,” she said.

The council approved the church’s request, and a waiver of the park fee, on the condition that the required “business use of park” form was submitted. Councilman Zack Tyndall asked Wheelock to also ensure that advertising to promote the camp included information about the scholarships that would be available.

Correction

In last week’s story, “Commissioners Approve Property, Income Tax Increases,” the percentage increase of a Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) for school system employees was incorrectly reported. The Board of Education’s employees will receive a 2% COLA adjustment. We regret the error.

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June 14, 2019

OCEAN CITY – D3, a full-service digital marketing agency serving businesses on the Delmarva Peninsula, has announced the expansion of its partnership with The Dispatch by offering mobile options to advertisers through ExploreOC.com.

D3 has worked with The Dispatch for over 15 years to make local news more accessible to the community through its digital edition, the development of the Daily Buzz email and social media marketing. Taking the next step, the companies have expanded the partnership by offering mobile marketing solutions that expand the digital footprint and audience reach for advertisers.

“The Dispatch has been an area leader in business development for decades, and we are excited to strengthen our relationship with them to better serve local businesses and the community,” said John Gehrig, D3 president. “ExploreOC.com will provide another tool in the digital tool belt to reach a more diverse audience, ultimately making area businesses the biggest winners. We look forward to this next chapter and all the other ideas it sparks.”

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June 14, 2019

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN CITY – Police activity, smoking enforcement and recruitment updates highlighted this month’s meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission.

With the summer season underway in Ocean City, resort officials spent the majority of Monday’s police commission meeting reviewing statistics on police activity, smoking citations and seasonal recruitment efforts.

Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro told the commission this week officer calls for service decreased by 10% during the month of May, while citizen calls for service increased by 6.5%.

The police department also reported a 45% increase in the number of traffic stops during the month of May. Buzzuro said the increase was a result of the annual Cruisin event, which in 2018 was marred by inclement weather.

“We had considerably more car stops than we did in May of 2018,” he said, “about 540 more if my math is right.”

Mayor Rick Meehan told Buzzuro the increase in traffic stops showed proactive enforcement measures.

“That’s good,” he said. “I think it

shows enforcement is taking place during the event.”

Calls for service during the month of May also highlighted a 40% increase in the number of 911 hang-ups, a 37% increase in the number of parking complaints and violations and an 8% decrease in city ordinance violations.

“Beyond that, there wasn’t too much that was glaring as far as differences in calls for service,” Buzzuro said. “Looking at the numbers, we are mostly in line with where we were last year.”

Buzzuro also presented the commission this week with statistics on smoking citations for the month of May. In 2015, Ocean City passed an ordinance that banned smoking on the beach and Boardwalk, except within 15 feet of a designated smoking area.

While the first two years with the new ordinance focused on outreach and education, the town last year began to change its focus to strict enforcement with fewer warnings.

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from the beginning of May through the end of September. Roughly 84% of those citations were issued during the month of June, according to police data.

But this week, Buzzuro said smoking citations on the Boardwalk had decreased slightly during the month of May. “As you can see for the month of May, we had eight this year and last year we had 10,” he said. “Hopefully, we should see a lot less. There should be a higher rate of compliance.”

Meehan said he had noticed more people smoking at the street ends off the Boardwalk.

“That in and of itself shows the message is coming out,” he said.

Regardless, Meehan said the department should continue to be proac-

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tive in its enforcement efforts.

“It doesn’t mean everyone shouldn’t be cited, or at least addressed,” he said.

The commission on Monday also received its final update on seasonal recruitment efforts.

Buzzuro reported the total number of seasonal police officers and public safety aides (PSAs) decreased from 147 in 2018 to 131 in 2019.

The number of seasonal officers decreased from 59 in 2018 to 56 in 2019, while the number of PSAs decreased from 88 in 2018 to 75 in 2019.

And while the police department received fewer applicants for seasonal positions, Buzzuro said the number of applicants who completed training and entered the field had improved.

“We had slightly less in the door,

but were able to retain them through the process …,” he said. “We feel strongly that the number of part-time seasonal help is sufficient.”

Commission members also noted the growing number of returning seasonal employees.

“You’ve got more returning PSAs this year than last year,” Council President Lloyd Martin, chair of the commission, said. “That is good.”

Buzzuro also noted the number of PSAs transitioning to seasonal officers positioned had increased. In 2018, eight of the 59 seasonal officers were former PSAs, and this year 15 of the 56 officers were PSAs. “This is what we want to see …,” he said. “We are headed in the right direction. Hopefully we’ll see that number grow in 2020 and moving forward.”

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Ocean City Remains Safe To Visit, Live Editor: Spending time in Ocean City in early June is always a fun experience.

This is true, even more so on the Boardwalk. The families are out and about, the “June Bugs” of Senior Week are celebrating their accomplishments, and those brave enough to do so are enjoying the still very chilly waters of the Atlantic. This past weekend was a typical early June weekend, or so we thought.

On Sunday, June 9, we decided to wake up early and go for a run on the Boardwalk. The haze and clouds and ominous weather forecast did not dampen our spirits. As we began our run up and down the boards just before sunrise, there were the mounds of trash as one might expect after a Saturday night of fun on the Boardwalk.

As we made our way up and back, we were impressed with the hard

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR working men and women who so diligently cleaned the Boardwalk and made it look brand new. In relatively short time, they transformed what looked to be a war zone, into the clean pristine beach that we all know and love. As the workers finished their cleaning duties, the beach began to fill with participants and spectators for the beach soccer tournament. What started out as a few dozen, quickly turned to a few hundred and ultimately ended up being well over a couple of

thousand. It was a great experience to watch the day unfold and our wonderful beach come to life.

Sadly, when we finished our run and got home, we learned of the stabbing that took place on the Boardwalk just a few hours prior to our run and only a few blocks from our home. The joy we felt in the early morning transformed to sadness and then to anger. Two boys, ages 15 and 17, were stabbed on Caroline Street.

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June 14, 2019 cams made the identification of the suspect(s) relatively easy, and they were quickly located. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty and I am confident that the young man apprehended will get a fair shake in the legal system.

However, I want to be sure that the rest of us get a fair shake. The residents, property owners and vacationers have a right to feel safe while in our town. The stabbing incident jolted many and the news coverage has many believing that they may not be safe in Ocean City. I think those that think this way may have some merit but I would disagree with them. I believe we have a very safe town.

The justice system needs to send a clear message to everyone that this violent behavior cannot be tolerated in Ocean City. Whether it is the person the police have identified as a suspect, or it turns out to be someone else, the person(s) responsible for stabbing the two boys needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I do not care if the perpetrator is young or old, black or white, male or female, rich or poor, mentally fit or unstable, on drugs or sober.

I care about our town and I want this person gone and away so they can do no more harm. A stiff sentence will send a message to criminals that they need to take their antics elsewhere and also to our residents and guests that Ocean City is a safe place to be.

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Air Show Brings Economic Impact

In its 12th year, the OC Air Show has grown into an economic factor for the town and its businesses.

While some businesses are direct benefactors of the event more than others, based on locales and visitor tendencies, there’s no dispute the event brings people to the resort. For many years, the question was whether it was merely a day-tripper event or one that sparks hotel room and rental bookings. The answer seems to be both, but there’s no question Ocean City hosts many regional guests who spend the day on the beach and then return to their homes on the shore within a short driving distance.

In other cases, it’s a weekend many circle on their calendar. One family from Manheim, Pa. reported the air show falls on the first weekend of no school for their young kids. Therefore, they have made a tradition of staying in Ocean City from ThursdayMonday each year. They stay at an oceanfront hotel near the event. While it costs them approximately $2,000 for just their accommodations, the family finds value in the location and understands they are paying for the convenience of being on the Boardwalk.

Almost since its beginning, there was debate over how much an economic engine the OC Air Show truly was for Ocean City and whether the city should continue to subsidize it with in-kind contributions and even a cash infusion for some time.

It’s an interesting debate. We believe the investment is well worth it.

We understand the concerns from north Ocean City businesses who do not feel the same economic boost as their counterparts on the Boardwalk and downtown area. This is just one of those situations when a holistic view is needed. The event packs an economic punch in the form of parking revenue, room tax dollars, a surge for casual dining spots and a retail boom in the immediate area near the event.

Moving forward, what excites us is the potential for a major boost to June with back-to-back big weekends as the OC Air Show is this weekend and the inaugural Jellyfish Festival next weekend. It will take some time for the festival to take off and become a true economic draw, as it did with the air show. Nonetheless, popular events are reshaping June, which at one time was a month many avoided because of the Senior Week element. While we have seen the downside of hosting these crowds this week as crime does escalate, moving the month toward family events, which the OC Air Show has become on Father’s Day weekend and the Jellyfish Festival aspires to be, is a step in the right direction.

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This summer marks five years since Ocean City added surveillance cameras to the Boardwalk. The importance of that move was highlighted last weekend when the city’s police department was able to quickly and widely distribute quality images of the suspect sought for stabbing two people in downtown Ocean City.

The high-tech surveillance system acting as a “force multiplier,” in the words of Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro, came about as a reactive measure after a serious jump in crime in 2013, particularly on the Boardwalk.

Although there had been indications crime was escalating on the Boardwalk beforehand, the summer of 2013 was an especially rough one. While there were numerous acts of random violence, thefts and robberies during that summer, especially in June, one high-profile incident involved a man being stabbed and dumped in a hotel lobby. The victim refused to cooperate with police and would not provide any information because the incident was likely gang related.

Cameras have been on the Boardwalk for many years, but the disturbing incidents of the summer of 2013 led to the purchase and installation of an active system. The cameras in place previously were used for tourism and not monitored by police. The City Watch system in place today is actively monitored by police personnel during the summer season.

That’s why images of the suspect were able to be distributed immediately on social media and news outlets. Those pictures led to a key tip from a hotel employee who recognized the suspect. This week, Buzzuro said, “We would not have the photographs, video evidence and the ability to quickly identify the suspect without our City Watch program.”

Ocean City Communications Director Jessica Waters took it a step further, saying, “To be honest, without the City Watch program and without the hotel taking extra steps to identify their guests, all of which was done under the advice of the police department, finding this suspect would have been like finding a needle in a haystack …”

These were dollars well spent to upgrade public safety in Ocean City.

A certain amount of litter on the Boardwalk is inevitable because of human nature. People are messy types and that can be confirmed every morning by simply walking the beach and Boardwalk. By and large, I think the city’s public works crews do an admirable job during the early morning hours of getting the town back to presentable after it’s trashed in some respects the night before, especially this time of year.

One aspect of littering receiving a lot of attention this week was cigarette butts on the side streets near the Boardwalk. City officials seem content with their goal of getting smoking off the boards, but they said it “has created a litter problem on our side streets,” according to City Manager Doug Miller. To combat this growing problem, the city is looking to use grant money, “to put the butt huts near existing sign poles on both the north and south sides of the streets. The signs will say ‘no smoking or vaping beyond this point,’ and the receptacles will be depositories for cigarette butts,” according to Public Works Director Hal Adkins.

While the city must do something about the accumulation of cigarette butts near the Boardwalk because it’s become a problem, I’m hopeful a lot of money is not used to address it. I fear no matter what the city does the improper disposal of cigarette butts will always be a problem. Even with easy disposal available on the beach in the designated areas, cigarette butts remain the top piece of beach litter gathered by city crews. Doing nothing is not an option, but the city seems to be on the right track with some small changes – new signs and more consistent butt hutt placements – that do not carry a huge price tag.

Kudos to former Daily Host Jon Stewart for offering compelling testimony before a Congressional subcommittee this week. He was testifying before a poorly attended meeting by elected officials about the reauthorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund for those battling illnesses attributed to their heroic work at Ground Zero. “… as I sit here today, I can’t help but think what an incredible metaphor this room is for the entire process that getting health care benefits for 9/11 first responders has come to. Behind me, a filled room of 9/11 first responders and in front of me, a nearly empty Congress,” he said. “Sick and dying, they brought themselves down here to speak to no one. Shameful. It’s an embarrassment to the country and it’s a stain on this institution. And you should be ashamed of yourselves for those that aren’t here. But you won’t be because accountability doesn’t appear to be something that occurs in this chamber.

“And I’m sorry if I sound angry and undiplomatic. But I’m angry, and you should be too, and they’re all angry as well and they have every justification to be that way. There is not a person here, there is not an empty chair on that stage that didn’t tweet out “Never Forget the heroes of 9/11. Never forget their bravery. Never forget what they did, what they gave to this country.” Well, here they are. And where are they? And it would be one thing if their callous indifference and rank hypocrisy were benign, but it’s not. Your indifference cost these men and women their most valuable commodity: time. It’s the one thing they’re running out of.”

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Regional Digest

June 14, 2019

Officials Intervene In Pittsville Water Issue

PITTSVILLE – The Lower Shore’s state delegation is now intervening after the municipal water quality in Pittsville took another turn for the worse.

Since April, the town of Pittsville in Wicomico County has been experiencing problems with its municipal water system, although town officials made some corrections and thought the problems were behind them.

However, similar problems reemerged this month with water coming out of fixtures with a yellow, brown and even black color in some cases.

On Wednesday, State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-38), who represents Pittsville, along with Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38C), intervened and was scheduled to get the state’s Department of the Environment (MDE) involved.

“I, along with Delegate Wayne Hartman and other members of the Wicomico County delegation, have been in contact with MDE Secretary Ben Grumbles and Pittsville town officials to resolve this issue,” Carozza said in a statement. “We expect that MDE’s site visit this week will be helpful in resolving the situation.”

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Pirate’s Wharf Plan Near

SALISBURY – A draft master plan for the future development of the Pirate’s Wharf property in Wicomico County will be presented to the public on Monday.

Last October, Wicomico County officials announced they had received an $820,000 grant from the National Park Service through the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the future development of the historic Pirate’s Wharf property. The county purchased the 340-acre property located along the Wicomico River in 1997, and, to date, has not developed the property for public use. County officials have said the goal of developing Pirate’s Wharf is to provide low-impact recreational activities and water access.

County officials have said they would like to see the property be used for low-impact activities. Ideas included pollinator gardens, native vegetation, access for small or nonmotorized watercraft, handicap-accessible trails, bike paths, pavilions and pervious parking lots, among other things.

A public presentation of the Pirate’s Wharf draft master plan is scheduled for this Monday at the Flanders Room in the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center at 6 p.m. The draft plan will be presented by Salisbury architectural and engineering firm Davis, Bowen and Friedel and the public is encouraged to attend.

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Salisbury Tap Water Named State’s Best SALISBURY – Salisbury officials announced the city’s tap water took first place in the Maryland Rural Water Association’s (MRWA) annual “Toasting the Tap” competition for the fifth year in a row.

Salisbury also enjoyed previous back-to-back victories in 2008 and 2009. Part of the MRWA’s annual “Toasting the Tap” convention in Ocean City gives municipalities from across the state the opportunity to showcase their drinking water in a competition hosted and judged by their peers in water works. Judges evaluate the submitted water samples and grade each on taste, appearance, and odor. Salisbury’s winning sample was once again collected from the Paleo Water Treatment Plant on Scenic Drive.

By winning at the state level, Salisbury qualifies to participate in the Great American Water Taste Test, hosted by the National Rural Water Association in February of 2020.

Salisbury’s state-level win in 2017 led to a second-place win at the national competition in 2018.

The 2019 “Toasting the Tap” victory marks Salisbury water’s second big win of the year, having brought home first place ground water honors in the annual taste test competition hosted by the Chesapeake Section of the American Water Works Association and Chesapeake Water Environment Association.

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Comprised of community leaders, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, government representatives, clergy, and citizens, the CCC will coordinate community efforts to ensure that every Wicomico County citizen is counted in the 2020 census. The mission of the CCC will be to engage local communities by teaching the importance of the census.

The group will employ a fivephase strategy to educate, raise awareness, motivate, remind, and ultimately thank citizens for participating in the process. Both the city of Salisbury and Wicomico County will offer administrative support to the CCC through the end of the 2020 census.

“Success of the CCC will help bring a more accurate count in the 2020 census,” said County Executive Bob Culver. “We must ensure that all citizens of Salisbury and Wicomico County are counted accurately. I am eager to work with all communities in the County to help educate around this process.”

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2019 Ocean City Surf Fest A Big Success

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MANAGING EDITOR

In The News

Saltwater Lax Club Stays on Major Roll

Last weekend, the Saltwater Lacrosse Club boys’ 2023 captured the AA Division championship in the Brine Beach Lax Festival Submitted photo

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – The Saltwater Lacrosse Club stayed on a major roll last weekend in the summer-long travel tournament season, collecting another division championship in a local tournament featuring top teams from all over the region.

Based in Berlin, the Saltwater Lacrosse Club features young players largely from Worcester County and neighboring Sussex County in Delaware. The club fields boys’ and girls’ teams in various age brackets based on their anticipated high school graduation year.

Two weeks ago, Saltwater’s boys’

2025 team captured the B division championship in the prestigious Lax Splash Tournament in Baltimore. The 2025 team went undefeated and beat the Baltimore Breakers in the championship games.

The 2025 Saltwater team scored 45 goals in four games while giving up just six, three of which came in the title game.

Last weekend, the Saltwater Lacrosse Club’s boys’ 2023 team captured the AA division title in the Brine Beach Lax Festival played at locations all over northern Worcester County. The 2023 team went 3-1 in the tournament and had to beat the API Diamondbacks twice to win the AA division championship.

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Surf Club’s 2019 O.C. Surf Fest last weekend was a huge success with a weekend-long festival of contests, parties and the club’s typical positive community message.

The annual event got underway last Friday with a kick-off party and legends induction at Barn 34, just a few blocks from the weekend’s contest site in front of the Castle in the Sand. Legends inducted this year included Eric Green, Chris Farren, Denny Riordon, Troy Purnell and Steve Harmon, who was inducted posthumously.

During the Friday night event, Isabel Emond of Stephen Decatur High School, this year’s recipient of the O.C. Surf Club’s $4,000 scholarship, was acknowledged. In addition, Decatur’s Kennedy Duke was awarded a $2,000 college donation from the surf club.

Laurie Chetelat was honored with the 2019 O.C. Surf Club Volunteer of the Year Award, while Rick Vach of Longboard Café was named the club’s 2019 Sponsor of the Year and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program was awarded the 2019 O.C. Surf Club Community Service Award.

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All in all, the 2019 O.C. Surf Fest was successful with the club raising record funds for scholarships, youth mentoring programs, environmental programs and other charities and community service. New to the festival this year, the Ocean City Beach Patrol did live demonstrations with actual victims showing how they rescue swimmers in riptides and how they remove victims from the ocean with serious head, neck or spine injuries. The OCPD also provided information on how to escape rip currents and recognize swimmers in distress.

On Saturday, the festival’s focus turned back to the waves with the annual Anything Goes Team Challenge, an amateur contest featuring teams of five surfers competing for trophies and bragging rights for the entire year. On Sunday, the main event was the Walk Da Plank Pro Invitational featuring 14 professional long-boarders from all over the country.

The longboard professionals competed for the contest’s $5,000 in prize money. Despite rough and choppy surf, the pros did not disappoint with a stunning array of maneuvers delighting the fans on the beach. For the record, professional long-boarder Tony Silvagni repeated as the contest’s winner.

Isabel Emond of Stephen Decatur High School was recently awarded the Ocean City Surf Club’s annual $4,000 scholarship. Pictured above is Emond’s classmate Alyssa Romano, Ocean City Surf Club’s Tommy Vach, Emond and Surf Club Scholarship Coordinator Zac Newton.

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Earlier this month, the Saltwater Lacrosse Club boys’ 2025 team captured the B Division championship at the prestigious Lax Splash Tournament in Baltimore.

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OCEAN CITY – Bad weather and rough seas somewhat curtailed the 23rd annual Mako Mania tournament last weekend, but still nearly $43,000 in prize money was doled out to the winners in several categories.

Just 18 boats and 81 anglers participated in the 23rd annual Mako Mania tournament out of Bahia Marina last weekend and not qualifying sharks were weighed at the scale during the three-day event, but roughly $42,850 in prize money was awarded to the winners, mostly in the release

category. The Just Fold took first place in the mako release category with four releases and earned $21,185 in prize money.

The Sea-Ment to second in the mako release category and earned $10,911, while the Just One More finished third with two releases and earned $7,274. The Sea-Ment crew also finished first in the bluefish category with as 12.5-pounder and earned another $2,787 in prize money. While the Reel Obsession finished second with a 6.8-pounder and earned $693. The W.W. Harmon Award for most mako releases went to the Just Fold crew.

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Burroughs Scholarship Recipients Named

The Giroud Sandstorm under-23 team pictured above won the championship in their age bracket during the Ocean City Sand Duels tournament last weekend.

The event was held on Saturday and Sunday on the beach between North Division and Wicomico Streets.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Six Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) students this week were awarded the annual Franklin Burroughs Golf Scholarship to attend the Eagle’s Landing Golf Camp, the last such awards after 12 years.

The scholarship is named in honor of Franklin Burroughs, who owned One-Time Plumbing in Berlin for over 25 years. This year’s recipients include BIS students Samantha Booger, Bodee Garner, Jasper Davis, Matthew Holland, Riley Pruitt and Ellie Rankin.

Each recipient will attend the Eagle’s Landing Golf Camp later this summer.

According to Burroughs’ wife Freda, who now lives in Texas, this will be the final year of the scholarship. She thanked everyone for their previous contributions to help make the scholarship program a success. Because of their generosity and friendship, 17 deserving young golfers from BIS have received the scholarships over the years.

“My husband loved God, children, golf and all athletics,” she said. “His children and all the neighborhood children who came to his home he called ‘The Burley Bunch’ because of all the fun activities he provided and the fact that he lived on Burley Street at that time.”

40th Small Boat Tourney Underway

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 40th Annual Small Boat Tournament gets underway on Saturday with the first of two fishing days.

With several major offshore tournaments looming later this summer, some of the smaller boats in the resort’s sportfishing fleet will get their chance in the spotlight this weekend with the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 40th Annual Small Boat Tournament. The Marlin Club’s annual Small Boat Tournament provides an opportunity for smaller boats to compete in a tournament before the bigger events such as the Ocean City Tuna Tournament and the White Marlin Open arrive on the summer fishing calendar.

Participating boats must decide to fish one of two fishing days, Saturday or Sunday, with daily weigh-ins the Sunset Marina in West Ocean City from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. As its name implies, the Small Boat Tournament is open to all boats with a length of 34 feet or under. The event is divided into two divisions; the Offshore Division and the Inshore Division. Inshore, participating anglers will target flounder,

sea bass, tog, bluefish and rockfish.

The offshore division targets tuna, dolphin, shark and billfish, the latter of which will be recorded and released in a points division.

Last year in the billfish release division, the crew on the Joken took first-place and the crew on the DeBait-Able took second, each with 100 release points. In the dolphin division, In the Black took first place with a 13.4-pounder worth a tournamenthigh $6,255. In the tuna division, Offshore Hooker took first- and second-place with a pair of bigeyes weighing 98.6 pounds and 92 pounds and earned $5,382 in prize money.

Carol’s Teakettle was third in the tuna division with an 84-pound bluefin worth $873.

In the inshore portion of the tournament, the Fish in OC/Hooked on OC crew took first- and second-place in the bluefish division and earned $453.

In the flounder division, the Fish Magnet II took first place and the Dale Brown Award with a 5.2-pounder and earned $827. The SeaCraft 23 took second and third in the flounder division. The Jezebel swept the top three spots in the sea bass division and earned $390 in prize money.

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or parents with kids in school, this was a big week.

It’s the transition from school to summer. Like most years, my boys, who are finishing fifth and third grades, respectively, were eager to throw their bookbags in the corner one last time. Carson even took his book bag up to his room, and it hasn’t been seen since. I’m guessing it’s under his bed because that’s his spot for all things when he’s done with them.

Each school year with my kids is full of highlights and lowlights. There are success stories and failures (or more like when they did not meet expectations). Overall, there have been far more positives, and each has a list of proud achievements.

The end of school for Beckett this year marked a significant moment in his life. He’s officially finished lower school and becoming a middle schooler. That means he’s been at Worcester Prep for seven years now.

It’s incredibly hard to believe he’s reached the halfway point of his education journey at the school. I am proud of his hard work because if he hadn’t put in the time and effort he never would have succeeded.

For Carson, this week marked the end of his sixth year at Ocean City Elementary School, as he started school when he was 3 years old in the early intervention program. Who teaches and works with Carson at school is a constant concern for us. By virtue of his disabilities, including an Autism diagnosis and an inability to speak, we rely on his education team heavily to communicate with us. Like most years at his school, his teachers have been excellent at letting us know about Carson’s day. Positives or negatives, we need to know so we can praise and build him up or give a consequence and explain the need to do better the next day.

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While reading the teachers’ individual comments, some of which are touching and heartfelt, it’s impossible not to be overwhelmed by memories of years gone by. One teacher told Carson this year, “I’m a better teacher and person from knowing you.” That’s an amazing thing to say about our kid who by nature of his disabilities made her life a living hell at points throughout the last nine months. We are grateful for her and her impact on our kid and us. The same can be said for all my kids’ teachers over the past year.

The text of the book is always meaningful as well. If you’ve never read it, I recommend it. Excerpts of the text are below but the illustrations make it special too.

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The Delmarva Hand Dance Club donated $500 to the American Legion Riders Post 19 to benefit veterans the group has adopted at the Veterans Nursing Home.

Pictured are officers and members of the club with the Legion Riders.

Employees from Faw, Casson & Co., LLP brought supplies to Worcester County Humane Society that were donated by the firm’s employees and clients.

Pictured, back from left, are Steve Black, LoriAnn Pereira, Mike Burden and Chelsea Hulburd; and front, Hilari Ashton, Roxana Palmer, Laurie Harper and Chris Cannon.

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Popeye’s Chicken in West Ocean City held a fundraising event for Stephen Decatur’s Math Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta last month. Approximately $600 was raised for their club. Mu Alpha Theta Club President Kevin Beck accepted the check from Salah Hassanein of Popeye’s. Also present was faculty advisor Sherryl Olson.

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 1091, Ocean City, presented its first Barry Berger Memorial Scholarship to Stephen Decatur NJROTC Cadet Andre Nieto at their monthly membership meeting. Nieto was awarded $2,000. He will be attending Salisbury University in the fall. This scholarship was named in honor of Berger, a native of Ocean City who was killed in the Vietnam War. Nieto was also awarded the Vietnam Veterans of America JROTC Medal and Ribbon.

Cindy Ostrowski, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Worcester County Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc, spoke at last month’s general luncheon meeting of the Republican Women of Worcester County. Ostrowski is pictured with Sandy Zitzer, first vice president of RWWC.

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County Observes Elder Abuse Awareness Month

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

Pictured at last week’s commission meeting were, first row from left, Meg Marcarelli, Barbara Stevenson, Jamie Manning, Terry Whitney and Tracey Age; second row, Commissioners Josh Nordstrom), Diana Purnell and Chip Bertino and COA Director Rob Heart; and Commissioners Ted Elder, Jim Bunting, Bud Church and Joe Mitrecic.

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SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation declaring June Elder Abuse Awareness Month at a meeting last week.

Commissioner Diana Purnell recognized Jamie Manning, assistant director of services for the Worcester County Department of Social Services (DSS) as well as her staff.

“This proclamation touches all of us,” Purnell said. “I’d like to thank Jamie and what they do, DSS staff, because they’re always trying to be aware.”

Purnell acknowledged that there were times when people saw abuse taking place but didn’t make an effort to intervene.

“Sometimes its hard for you to step in,” she said. “This is something we need to get involved with.”

According to the proclamation presented Tuesday, nearly 2.1 million senior-age citizens in the United States are violated each year as victims of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment or exploitation.

“Together, we can prevent or end the cycle of abuse in a victim’s life through prevention, detection, and intervention by becoming aware, recognizing the warning signs, and advocating for that individual by reporting suspected abuse,” Purnell read.

Manning introduced her staff as well as representatives from the Worcester County Health Department and the Worcester County Commission on Aging.

“Without that partnership with the three agencies, we couldn’t do this alone,” she said.

She also credited Maryland Access Point, the state’s aging and disability resource program, with ensuring the needs of local seniors were met.

Manning thanked the commissioners for their support and encouraged everyone to watch for signs of elder abuse.

“Just like you said a lot of people sweep elder abuse under the rug,” Manning said. “One out of six people will be touched by that … If you see something say something.”

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It was wonderful this week to check out some of the newest businesses to open in our area – Three Anchors Coastal Eats and Spirits, the Pines Public House & Eatery and the Windmill Creek Vineyard and Winery.

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Ocean City Celebrates Brown’s Service On His Retirement

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan is pictured last month presenting a proclamation to Kevin Brown, who retired after 28 years with the town.

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OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s long-time chief building inspector was feted with a special retirement ceremony last month at City Hall after wearing many hats for 28 years for the resort.

Throughout his career with the city, Kevin Brown was a constant within the Planning and Community Development Department, most recently serving as the chief building inspector. Since his career with the town began in 1991, Brown has worn many hats including building inspector and plans examiner, floodplain administrator and even harbormaster in his role with the Board of Port Wardens.

As such, he has often been the town’s eyes and ears on new build-

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ing permit approvals, inspections on existing buildings and, perhaps most importantly the safety and standards for the town’s vast rental properties.

During the retirement ceremony on May 28, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville pointed out Brown has shared responsibility for over 30,000 residential properties in Ocean City, 20,000 of which are rental properties, along with building projects along 67 miles of shoreline in the resort.

Mayor Rick Meehan, who presided over the retirement ceremony, said the occasions were always bittersweet.

“You work with someone for a number of years and see their face in City Hall every day and it seems like all of the sudden they move on and there is definitely a void,” he said. “That is definitely the case with Kevin.”

As chief building inspector, Brown often had to reject certain project plans or hold developers’ feet to the fire on building code issues, a task Meehan called a thankless job.

“That’s one of the toughest jobs in Ocean City,” he said. “It’s one of those positions where he often has to say no. Throughout your 28-year career, you’ve worked with the community, worked with those trying to get building permits or get through inspections and you’ve always done it the right way by being part of the process and not simply saying no. I think that’s extremely important.”

For his part, Neville said he had the utmost respect for Brown’s dedication to the city.

“It’s been a pleasure to work next to somebody who has dedicated much of his life to making Ocean City better,” he said. “You’ve done great work to make sure rental properties are safe and not over-occupied. I know that’s been a steady mission of yours.”

Delegate Wayne Hartman was on hand to present a certificate on behalf of the General Assembly.

Hartman said he worked closely with Brown in many ways as a councilman and on various committees, but also as a business owner involved in the rental property business.

He jokingly said some of those assembled on Tuesday were either celebrating his accomplishments or celebrating his retirement, but said in either case, Brown was always thorough and fair.

“All kidding aside, it’s been a pleasure working with you when I was on the council, the PRESS Committee and even with my own business,” he said. “You don’t always like the answer Kevin gives you, but there is always a good reason behind it.”

Best Practice Expands IT Program As Company Grows

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Q&A WITH SAM CARD

BERLIN – Evaluating your IT infra- won’t change much. But, if you’re going structure as your business expands and from 10 to 25 employees, significant contracts will ensure that you are maximiz- changes will have to be made to your ing your technology investment. Using technology. You may need more wirescalable IT solutions is one way Sam Card, less access points, a larger firewall or CEO of Cards Technology, recommends. an additional switch. You have to be Q: When is it necessary to re-eval- able to accommodate more activity on uate my current IT approach? your network. Make sure to contact your A: A good rule of thumb is to look at IT provider during the planning process your IT whenever you hit a limitation in – not after. your business. When you can’t add Q. I’m planning to open a new more clients or increase revenue business location. What are because your team just can’t the most important technolhandle anything more, technology considerations I should ogy can revolutionize your busithink about? ness. Technology will improve A: Assess your current infrayour efficiencies with automation structure first to find out if it can and quicker access to informasupport another location. If tion. For example, you can autoyou’re set up with an on-premise mate your invoicing with software computing infrastructure, you SAM CARD which reduces manpower and inwill most likely need to add more creases accuracy. Reports that are servers, additional software licenses, or being done manually now can be sched- make changes to your phone system uled and sent through automation. and file sharing infrastructure. If you Q. As my business grows, what have migrated to the cloud, you will can I do to prevent making costly er- need to make sure you have a reliable rors when it comes to my technol- internet connection at your new locaogy? tion.

A: The main error businesses make Q. I want to reduce my IT costs. is not planning their IT with the assis- What are the ramifications? tance of their IT provider. You have to A: When you are looking at IT cost, begin with the end in mind. If you’re you must take the total cost of service adding one or two more people to your into account: the sum of the bill you’re organization, your technology stack paying each month coupled with the

outcomes of your service requests. If you’re paying less than the competitive market rate, it’s likely you are receiving lower quality service. For example, if you pay your IT provider $150 an hour and they work for half an hour on an issue, you’re charged $150. If you go with another provider who only charges $75 an hour but it takes them an hour to fix your problem, your staff was down for double the amount of time. So, the total cost of service needs to include the cost of the extra downtime in addition to

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the hourly rate. Lower cost providers usually have limitations on the resources they devote to your overall cybersecurity as well. They may not provide employee training, be aware of compliance requirements or have a security incident response team in place.

Less security and lower staff productivity aren’t worth the risk of saving a few dollars a month.

(The writer can be reached at SCard@cards-tech.com. To learn more about Cards Technology, visit www.cards-tech.com.)

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What Was Most Important Historical Battle Fought?

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BERLIN – Ask any American what was the most important battle fought by this country, and you will get a variety of answers. Some might say D-Day, Gettysburg or Iwo Jima.

All were important, but in my mind the one that had the most significant, longlasting effects was the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia ending on October 19, 1781.

It was not an easy victory. We could never have succeeded without the aid of France. With the profound entreaties for assistance at the French court by Ben Franklin, combined with the fact that France was still smarting over the loss of their American colonies to Britain after a stunning defeat in Quebec in 1759, King Louis XVI was eager for revenge. He cast his lot with the Americans.

In 1780, France sent 6,000 troops,

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History Revisited

A Case For Battle Of Yorktown

along with General Comte de Rochambeau, to assist their American allies in wresting a well-protected New York City from British troops. That was General Washington's plan to end the war.

Rochambeau had a better idea. He convinced Washington to abandon New York City, and with the help of the French Navy, tried to defeat General Cornwallis and his southern Army in Virginia. Washington finally agreed, and their combined forces slipped quietly out of New England and marched toward Virginia with enough deception for the British to believe an attack

on New York was imminent.

Meanwhile, the French fleet had routed a smaller British fleet at the mouth of the Chesapeake. With this victory, Admiral Comte de Degrasse blocked any aid or escape to the sea by Cornwallis.

By late September, Washington and Rochambeau had arrived, and Cornwallis' Army was completely surrounded. Washington decided to win the battle by a siege. With superior artillery, he gradually grew closer to the British army until his accurate and intense fire finally convinced Cornwallis to surrender. After two days of

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negotiation, the final surrender ceremony occurred on Oct. 19, 1781.

The victory had a tremendous impact on the western world. It boosted American morale, and almost all Americans were finally convinced that their attempt at liberation from England was successful.

In England, the government and the people were tired of the war. They didn't like losing their sons and husbands, and they were convinced that they could never defeat the American colonies. There were no more significant battles. Washington moved his Army to New Windsor, N.Y., where they remained until the Treaty of Paris was signed on Sept. 3, 1783.

At that time, the Continental Congress was temporarily situated in JOSEPH F. Annapolis. It took conPALMISANO siderable time for a quorum of representatives to reach Annapolis.

George Washington resigned as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army at the statehouse in Annapolis on Dec. 23, 1783, and retired to his home in Mount Vernon.

The Treaty of Paris was finally ratified by a quorum of representatives on Jan. 14, 1784.

Maryland had the honor to host the birth of the United States of America in the presence of three future presidents, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe.

The treaty formally ended the Revolutionary War and established the United States of America as a free and independent nation.

The Battle of Yorktown made all that possible.

– By Joseph F. Palmisano Special To The Dispatch (The writer is a retired physician who shares insights about historically significant events and personal reflections on the area.

The Ocean Pines resident is the author of “Doctor Joe, A Family Doctor In The Twentieth Century.” He can be reached at docjoep@aol.com)

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An editorial, “The Vacant 8 Months,” read, “Late last spring the Mayor and Council were practically forced into hiring a much needed publicity man for Ocean City. Now that the resort has a publicity bureau of sorts we’d like to see town officials vote a small winter budget to the bureau expressly for the purpose of promoting the winter attractions of the resort.”

In his After Dark column, Dick Lohmeyer weighed in on the summer of 1963. He wrote, “Not since the 50s has Ocean City enjoyed a season as prosperous as this summer. The first few summers of the 1960s were actually disastrous and many resort businessmen were forced into bankruptcy because of the small crowds, cool summers and severe storms that destroyed numerous oceanfront establishments. Yes, Summer ’63 has been a good season, but the fortunes that appear to be piling up will, in most cases, go directly to the bank to pay the principal for loans that went unpaid in 1961 and 1962.”

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Cornhole Dock Party w/DJ Billy T, 4 p.m.

Trivia w/DJ Bigler, 8 p.m.

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Opposite Directions, 6 p.m.

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Stevenson United Methodist Church 123 North Main St., Berlin, Md. 410-641-1137 • www.stevensonchurch.org

8:30 a.m.: Fellowship In The He Brews Cafe 9 a.m.: Blended Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.: Children And Youth Sunday School

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LUNCH & DISCUSSION ABOUT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, MAKING CONNECTIONS TO SERVICES, PLANNING AHEAD, AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION BY AUTHOR LORETTA VENEY. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT AGH.CARE/BRIDGINGCONNECTIONS OR CALL 410.641.9268 IF TRANSPORTATION IS NEEDED PLEASE CONTACT RACHEL AT 410.632.1277 EXT. 114.

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Revving car lovers up for the October auto auction, were George Miller, David Miller, Paul Kouvaris, Ken Brown and Jeff Wilgus of Cruisin Classic Auctions during the 29th Annual Cruisin Ocean City.

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It was another successful Pirate Party for Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services with Board Officer Karen Bush and CASA Volunteer Coordinator Nina Tomaselli at the helm.

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Vantage Vacation Rentals owner Brad Callahan and Vantage Resort Realty agents Terry Riley, Nancy Lowe, Stephanie DiGristine, and Carter Howell were excited for the ribbon cutting of the new Fenwick Island office.

Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services Board Members Karen Clayland, Cindy Ostrowski, and event sponsor Suzy Taylor (Ayers Creek Adventures) got ready to party like pirates at the 11th Annual Pirate Party.

Vantage Vacation Rentals Director of Business Development Denny Murphy had the support of his wife, Genna at the new Fenwick Island office ribbon cutting.

Behind the information booth at Cruisin Ocean City 2019 were Allison Warren and Carrie Sutherland.

At Cruisin Ocean City 2019, Robert Marquez and Hannah Watkins, sold official merchandise at the OC Convention Center.

Welcoming in the community to the ribbon cutting of their new Fenwick Island office were Cindy Bolok (owner relations) and Megan Peterson (guest services) of Vantage Vacation Rentals.

Doling out the rations at the 11th Annual Pirate Party were Tiffany Scott (youth programs coordinator) and Arnold Dowling (board member) of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services.

Pirates for the Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services 11th Annual Pirate Party, Jamie Davis and Kenny Tomaselli, did a great job fundraising for the event.

June 14, 2019 ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Things that usually come easily and quickly for the Aries Lamb might need more of your time and attention during the next several days. Try to be patient as you work things out.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A changing situation can create some complications. But if you apply that sensible Bovine mind to what seems to be a hopeless tangle of confusion, you'll soon sort things out.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Creating a new look for your surroundings is fun. Expect to hear mostly positive comments on your efforts, as well as some well-intended suggestions you might want to note.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Maybe you'd rather do anything else

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than what you're "stuck with" right now.

But if you stop complaining, you might see how this could lead to something with real potential.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Even a proud Leo ultimately recovers from hurt feelings. However, a damaged relationship might never heal unless you're willing to spend more time and effort trying to work things out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): There are lots of changes on the horizon, so be prepared to make some adjustments in your usually fine-tuned life. One change might even impact a personal decision you've been putting off.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Being

the dependable person you are could work in your favor for a project that requires both skill and accountability. But check this out carefully. There could be a hidden downside.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): A temperamental outburst about a mishandled project causes some fallout. Be sure to couple an apology with an explanation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Changing horses midstream is usually unwise but sometimes necessary. Examine your options carefully before making a decision. A trusted colleague offers good advice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19):

Page 19B While much of your time is involved with business matters, fun-time opportunities open up by week's end. Enjoy yourself, but be careful that you don't overspend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): A "revelation" opens your eyes to what is really going on in the workplace. What you learn could make a difference in your career path.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Not wanting to make waves might be the safest way to deal with a difficult situation. But no substantive changes can be made unless you share your assessments with others.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of talking to people that makes them want to listen. You could find a successful career in politics. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Page 22B 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 CRAB HOUSE & CARRYOUT Rte. 611, Assateague Island • 410-641-4330 On the way to visit the ponies of Assateague, stop by this rustic crab house. Enjoy Maryland crabs by the dozen, or try the all-you-can-eat specials including snow crab legs. Their extensive menu features various appetizers, fresh fish, seafood, steaks, chicken and ribs. The kids can enjoy their own menu along with the great game room. Great for casual dining or carry-out. House specialties: All-you-caneat, crab cakes, steaks and ribs.

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!

CARIBBEAN JOE’S BAR AND GRILLE 12614 Ocean Gateway Next To Alamo Hotel 443-664-8509 Completely renovated and under new ownership, we are proudly located at the first ever motel in Ocean City, “The Alamo.” You truly will not believe what we’ve done! Thursday we have fresh 1/2-lb. burgers served on a delicious Hawaiian Roll for only $5.

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Wash it down with a natural light for only $1. We also have tender pulled-pork sandwiches and unique chicken salad to die for. We’re open 7 days a week when the season kicks in. Come see our Caribbean atmosphere, 7 flat-screen TVs and the coolest pool bar in Ocean City.

CRAB ALLEY Golf Course Road, West Ocean City Head Of Commercial Fishing Harbor 410-213-7800 • www.craballey.com Just close enough to be out of the way-located at the head of the commercial fishing harbor in West Ocean City, Crab Alley has it all! Spectacular view, casual and fun atmosphere, super service and mouth-watering food combine to make “The Alley” a true locals’ favorite. Enjoy our light fare and full menu of unbelievably fresh seafood, chicken and steaks indoors or on our upper deck. We offer appetizers, sandwiches and a children’s menu too. Our name says it all -”crack’em and attack ‘em”. Big Fat Crabs both by the dozen and all you can enjoy specials. Check out our website for our fantastic happy hour food and drink specials or find us on Facebook. Having a special affair? We can handle your group, large party or special occasion. Make Crab Alley your first stop!

DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND West Ocean City, Boardwalk locations, 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 49th St. & 123rd St. www.dumsersdairyland.com This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for many families. Voted O.C.'s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser's is celebrating 80 years of serving the shore, and the ‘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 and awesome drink specials. Enjoy incredible weekly chef specials along with our extensive regular menu. Check out foxspizzamd.com for a list of our regular menu items FULL MOON SALOON 12702 Old Bridge 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.

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

fresh-squeezed orange crush, of course.

HOOTERS RESTAURANT Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 • www.hootersofoc.com New mouthwatering smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with raw bar and Alaskan crab legs. Children's menu and game room. Apparel and souvenir shop. Sports packages on a ton of TVs and live entertainment.

Wing-fest every Tuesday from 6 to 8 with 50 cent wings. And of course, the world famous Hooters Girls. Large parties welcome. Call for private party planning.

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

One mile west of Ocean City, Md., just off Route 90 on St. Martin’s Neck Road. Reservations recommended.

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 custom-aged Midwestern beef. We broil it exactly the way you like it at 1,800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor. Then we serve your steak sizzling on a heated plate so that it stays hot throughout your meal. Many of our recipes were developed by Ruth, favorites such as shrimp Remoulade, Crabtini and Ruth’s chop salad.

Located five miles west of Ocean City in the GlenRiddle Golf clubhouse. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended.

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

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

INLET TO 94TH STREET 28TH 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.

32 PALM 32nd Street Oceanside In The Hilton 410-289-2525 • www.32palm.com Executive Chef Rick Goodwin has introduced an exciting new menu. A favorite among many is the Bermuda Triangle, featuring cinnamon seared scallops finished with an ancho mango coulis along with house broiled crabcake with a sweet chili remoulade and finally, applewood smoked bacon wrapped

June 14, 2019 around jumbo shrimp, grilled to perfection with jalapeno barbecue sauce. Other wonderfully delicious dishes cover the land and sea as well and each have a special touch that makes this restaurant unique among its peers. Children’s menu available.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

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. SaturdaySunday, 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, piero-gis,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. Special kids menu. Lots of free parking.

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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.

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

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 “mustvisit” 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-caneat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp and baby back ribs. In addition, there is a full menu offering a variety of delicious soups, appetizers and entrees. Open Monday-Friday at 2:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at noon.

HOOTERS RESTAURANT 5th Street & The Boardwalk Ocean City 410-289-2690 • www.hootersofoc.com Mouthwatering traditional and boneless wings with

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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 worldfamous 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 Freddy’s Seafood Pasta, are back as well as a raw bar, small plate appetizers, fresh salads and entrees sure to satisfy any food mood. Open daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

M.R. DUCKS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILLE Talbot St. & The Bay • 410-289-9125 www.talbotstreetpier.com A world-famous, open-air gazebo bar on the bay.

Deck seating available for lunch and dinner. Live entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-9 p.m.

No cover and plenty of parking. Wings, crab dip, burger, steamed shrimp, crab cakes and much more.

Kid-friendly menu. Great sunsets and cool drinks.

One block south of the Rte. 50 bridge.

RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th 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 atmos-

phere. 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 ABBEY BURGER BISTRO • 410-250-2333 12601 Coastal Highway An enticing selection of flavors are offered for any burger palate, from rotating exotic meats like antelope to locally raised Dry Aged Black Angus to Delicious Handmade Vegetarians and even Vegan options. All are hand-pattied and made to order. If you’re feeling creative, you can build your own using our signature ‘Build A Burger’ checklist, or simply choose one of the tested and proven classics and leave it to the chef. A wide selection of local, domestic, and imported beers and micro-brews as well as an expansive bar are featured. Also offered are adult and children’s arcade games as well as a children’s play area.

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. Freshdough 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 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

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online at crabcakefactoryonline.com or on our Facebook page. Casual dress, full liquor bar, no reservations.

FENWICK CRAB HOUSE 100 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, DE • 302-539-2500 Along with all-you-can-eat crabs every day, the full menu is available daily for eating in or eating out.

Daily dinner specials are offered along with favorites such as fried chicken and baby back ribs. Check out the new lunch menu, which is available until 3 p.m. daily. A fun and popular happy hour is also offered daily until 6 p.m. with food and drink specials.

GREENE TURTLE-NORTH 116th 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-caneat 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!

SURF’S EDGE DELI & PIZZERIA 100 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island 302-537-5565 Best Salads award by Coastal Style 4 years in a row.

Healthy, casual dining featuring home-made salads, fresh salads, subs, paninis, sandwiches and pizza.

Open for lunch and dinner. Children’s menu, takeout and delivery available.

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

Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested.

Be Safe And Thanks For Visiting Ocean City

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Wicomico Council Fills Vacant School Board Position

June 14, 2019

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week selected Tonya Laird Lewis to fill a vacant position on the Wicomico County Board of Education, but not before a lengthy discussion on the nomination process.

On June 4, the Wicomico County Council voted for a second time to fill a vacant position on the Wicomico County Board of Education.

At a May meeting, a resolution to appoint a nominee to the board did not pass after a tie vote between candidates Tonya Laird Lewis and Gains Hawkins Jr. The tie breaker, Council President John Cannon, abstained because of a working relationship between his wife and Hawkins’ daughter.

Back on the agenda this week, the council had before it two resolutions, one to appoint Hawkins and another to appoint Lewis. However, a resolution to appoint Hawkins failed as it received no motion.

Moving ahead, the council then made a motion to appoint Lewis to the school board. But during discussion, Councilman Bill McCain asked to table the resolution “This is not about the candidates,” he said. “It’s about the process and procedure and transparency and good governance.”

Earlier this year, the Wicomico County Board of Education Nominating Commission began the process of seeking qualified applicants to fill a board vacancy created by the death of member David Goslee, who was elected to represent District 3 late last year.

And in March, the commission submitted the names of two nominees – Hawkins and Lewis – to the county council for consideration.

McCain said his argument for tabling the resolution rested on how the council proceeded following the tie vote.

According to state legislation, the county council has 60 days to hold a public hearing regarding the nominees and can subsequently vote on a nominee to fill a vacancy. If the council deems both candidates unacceptable, the council must return the names to the commission and request the commission submit the names of two additional candidates.

“This has to go back to the committee,” he said. “That process, though, has not happened.”

McCain said he also requested the two resolutions on Tuesday’s agenda be withdrawn until the council received some legal clarification for how it should proceed in a revote.

“I have some concerns,” he said.

A motion to table the resolution, however, failed with McCain and Councilmen Ernie Davis and Josh

Hastings in favor and Cannon and Councilmen Larry Dodd, Marc Kilmer and Joe Holloway opposed.

McCain then recused himself.

“I’m recusing myself from the discussion and any vote on this issue considering that we are potentially violating state law,” he said.

Kilmer told the council he believed there were issues with the nominating process. However, he said he disagreed with McCain’s argument.

“After our last meeting, it wasn’t stated we had to return to the nominating commission,” he said. “It was clearly stated we could revote if someone changes their mind, or we can send it back to the nominating commission.”

Kilmer argued the council was following the law.

“I think we are within our rights to have another vote,” he said. “We have two nominees that are acceptable.

Now we have to choose which one is more acceptable.”

Dodd agreed.

“I think the board of education needs someone to desperately fill that seat,” he said. “Two candidates have stepped up to the plate and I think a recount of the vote is acceptable at this time.”

Davis and Hastings, however, said they supported seeking a legal opinion regarding the process of a second vote.

“In the last 12 hours, I have gotten a dozen calls and emails asking if we

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were making a choice that was not congruent with the law,” Hastings said.

“I don’t know if that’s true or not, but with that reason I will abstain.”

Holloway said he was in favor of moving forward with a vote.

“Neither candidate was deemed unacceptable,” he said. “It was a tie vote. I think we need to move forward with this.”

Cannon this week also explained why he abstained from last month’s vote and why he had decided to place two resolutions on the agenda for Tuesday’s council meeting.

“I abstained on both individuals and I should not have done that …,” he said. “That’s why I brought it back to the table.”

He said last month’s abstention was unfair to Lewis, with whom he had no personal affiliation.

“I was treating both applicants as running against each other, so I told the council I had to abstain because of a conflict,” he said. “But what I realized had happened was that my conflict was with one individual only and not with both. What I have realized was in abstaining … my abstention with Mrs. Lewis penalized her.”

With no further discussion, the council voted to appoint Lewis to the school board, with Cannon, Dodd, Kilmer and Holloway in favor and Davis and Hastings abstaining.

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Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.)

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eveRett SPeLLS Fager’s island: Sunday, june 16

dj BK Greene turtle West: Friday, june 14 mad Fish: Saturdays Buxy’s Salty dog: Sundays

dj duSty Clarion/ocean Club: every Friday & Saturday

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

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Sundays: Local Party w/DJ BK

Caribbean Pool bar 410-289-6181 • 2nd St. & boardwalk Friday, June 14: The G-Men, 1 p.m., RoastJohn, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 15: Funk Shué, 1 p.m., Taylor Knox Project, 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 16: No Buyscuyts, 1 p.m.

Monday, June 17: Dave Sherman, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, June 18: Smooth & Remy, 1 p.m., Nate Clendenen, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 19: Murphy’s Law, 1 p.m.

Thursday, June 20: Sean Style, 1 p.m.,

FiRSt CLaSS Clarion/ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, june 14 & 15 Lenny’s Beach Bar: Friday-thursday, june 14-20

dj Wiz Greene turtle North: Wednesdays

BLaKe haLey hooters: Sunday, june 16 harborside: mondays higgins Crab house South: Wednesdays

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Every Thursday Thru Saturday: Phil Perdue On Piano

Clarion hotel 410-524-3535 • 10100 Coastal highway Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15: First Class, 9:30 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays: DJ Dusty Lenny’s Beach Bar: Friday-Sunday, June 14-16: First Class, 5 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, June 17-20: First Class, 5 p.m.

CoConutS beaCh bar & grill CaStle in the SanD hotel 37th & 38th St. • 410-289-6846 Friday, June 14: Darin Engh, Noon-4 p.m., Luna Sea Band, 5-9 p.m.

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Monday, June 17: Nate Clendenen, Noon-3 p.m.

Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth 4-8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 18: Taylor Knox, Noon-3 p.m., Dave Hawkins & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

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RoaStjohN Caribbean Pool Bar: Friday, june 14 Greene turtle North: Saturday, june 15

otto GRuNdmaN Crabcake Factory: thursdays

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Who’s Where When Sunday, June 16: Opposite Directions, 2 p.m., Mondays: Blake Haley, 4 p.m., DJ Billy T, 4 p.m.

Tuesdays: Dust N Bones, 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m., Trivia w/DJ Bigler, 8 p.m.

Thursdays: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m.

DOC MARTEN & THE FLANNELS (AKA DIRT) Purple Moose: Thursday, June 20

FULL CIRCLE Seacrets: Wednesday June 19 (duo) Lobster Shanty: Thursday, June 20 (duo)

Harpoon Hanna’S 302-539-3095 • rt. 54 & The Bay, Fenwick Island, DE Friday, June 14: Dave Hawkins, 4 p.m., Bo Dickerson Band, 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 15: Dave Sherman, 5 p.m., On The Edge, 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 16: Kevin Poole, 2 p.m., Dale Teat, 6 p.m.

Monday, June 17: Dave Hawkins, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 18: Kevin Poole Wednesday, June 19: Dave Sherman, 5 p.m.

Thursday, June 20: Dale Teat, 5 p.m.

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Sunday, June 16: Blake Haley, 3 p.m.

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M.r. DuCkS 410-289-9125 • 311 Talbot St. Friday, June 14: Identity Crisis, 5 p.m.

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Sunday, June 16: Bird Dog & The Road Kings, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, June 18: Dust N Bones Wednesday, June 19: DJ Batman Thursday, June 20: Clossal Fossil Sauce

SMOOTH & REMY Crab Cake Factory Bayside: Friday, June 14 Dry Dock 28: Saturday, June 15 Coconuts Beach Bar: Wednesday, June 19

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Saturday, June 15: Shortcut Sunny, 5 p.m., DJ BK, 8 p.m.

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Tuesday & Wednesday, June 18 & 19, VJ Mazi Thursday, June 20: Doc Marten & The Flannels Friday-Sunday, June 14-16: CK The DJ, 2 p.m.

LAUREN GLICK BAND Coconuts Beach Bar: Sunday, June 16

CITY PAINTED GREEN Pickles Pub: Saturday, June 15

SQUARING THE CIRCLE Greene Turtle West: Saturday, June 15

LIME GREEN BAND Mad Fish: Friday, June 14

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SEaCrETS 410-524-4900 • 49th St.& Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 14: DJ Bobby O, 11 a.m., Jim Long Band, 5 p.m., Innasense, 9 p.m., Kristen & The Noise, 10 p.m., 3 DJs Saturday, June 15: Cruz In De Bay, 10 a.m., Light Up The Moon, 1 p.m., Innasense, 5 p.m., Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m., Garden State Radio, 10 p.m., 4 DJs Sunday, June 16: Bobby O In De Bay, 10 a.m., Triple Rail Turn, 5 p.m., Innasense, 9 p.m., Garden State Radio, 10 p.m., 3 DJs Monday, June 17: Bobby On De Bay, 11 a.m., New Direction, 9 p.m., Crash The Party, 10 p.m., 3 DJs Tuesday, June 18: Bobby On De Bay, 11 a.m., Opposite Directions, 5 p.m., Rising Sun Reggae, 9 p.m., The Rockets, 10 p.m., 3 DJs Wednesday, June 19: Bobby On De Bay, 11 a.m., Full Circle Duo, 5 p.m., Rising Sun Reggae, 9 p.m., Tribal Seeds, 9 p.m., 3 DJs Thursday, June 20: DJ Bobby O 11 a.m., The Freddie Long Band, 5 p.m., 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m., Go Go Gadjet, 10 P.M., 3 DJs

Students Awarded $7K In Ocean Pines Golf Scholarships

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BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council recently awarded $7,000 in scholarships to six local high school students.

The scholarships are given each year in the name of Ocean Pines Golf Club members who support the scholarship fund throughout the year.

Last year, $5,000 in scholarships were awarded and in 2017 the Golf Members’ Council awarded $4,000.

Three scholarships were presented during an awards night at Stephen Decatur High School (SDHS) on May 22, and three additional scholarships were given out during commencement services for Worcester Preparatory School (WPS), on May 24.

An eight-member committee comprised of Sally Stafford, Don McMullen, Walt Lischak, George Solyak, Scotty

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Pictured, from left, during Worcester Prep’s graduation are Upper School Head Mike Grosso, Council Scholarship Chairman Bob Long and students Matthew Durkin, Colin Miller and Jacob Meakin.

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Wheatley, MaryAnn O’Malley, Olga Novy and Council Scholarship Chairman Bob Long reviewed the applications and recommended the following students for awards: Emily Malinowski (SDHS): Mali-

nowski is an Ocean Pines resident and started playing in Ocean Pines’ junior golf tournaments at the age of 6. She works at the club as a bag girl and is an instructor in the junior camps. Malinowski has been a four-year participant on the Stephen Decatur golf team and was co-captain this year. Her strong academic record caught the eye of the committee. Malinowski plans to attend the University of Maryland and study engineering. She was awarded $1,600 in scholarship aid.

Hayden Snelsire (SDHS): Snelsire is an Ocean Pines resident and fouryear participant on the Stephen Decatur golf team. He was co-captain of the team this year as well as an AllConference golfer. Snelsire won the team’s Sportsmanship Award in both his junior and senior years. He was

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Decatur High School scholarship recipients Joseph Beck, Emily Malinowski and Hayden Snelsire.

also a pitcher on the Decatur baseball team and plans to play baseball at Randolph Macon College in Virginia.

He ranks at the top of his class academically. Snelsire was awarded $1,100 in scholarship aid.

Joseph Beck (SDHS): Beck is an Ocean Pines resident and has participated on the JV and varsity golf teams at Stephen Decatur for four years. He hopes to play Division III golf at Stevenson University next year. Beck has a strong academic record and is involved in several extracurricular activities. He was awarded $1,100 in scholarship aid.

Colin Miller (WPS): An Ocean Pines resident, Miller only played one year of competitive golf, having played for the school’s soccer, basketball and tennis teams before joining the golf team his senior year. Miller received team MVP and Eastern Shore Interstate Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors this year. He has an exceptional academic record and will attend the University of Maryland. He was awarded $1,100.

Matthew Durkin (WPS): Durkin, who lives in West Ocean City, has played golf at Worcester Prep since eighth grade and has been on the JV and varsity teams all four years of high school. Durkin was co-captain of his team this past year and plays on the tennis team. He has been described as a quiet leader and has significant involvement in service activities. Durkin has an outstanding academic record and will attend the University of Maryland. He was awarded $1,100 in scholarship aid.

Jacob Meakin (WPS): Meakin lives in Salisbury and has played golf for WPS since seventh grade. He has been on the varsity team each year of high school and plays on the tennis team as well. Meakin has a strong academic record, including many AP science courses and extensive study in fine arts. Meakin plans to study bio-engineering at the University of Maryland. He was awarded $1,000 in scholarship aid.

The average SAT scores of the six recipients was 1,370 out of 1600, which would qualify an individual for the top 7% of students, nationally.

“The membership should be very proud of their efforts to provide this aid and should be very proud of this year’s recipients,” Long said.

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OC Art League Offers Bus Trip To New Museum

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OCEAN CITY – The Art League of Ocean City is sponsoring a bus trip to the new Glenstone Museum in Potomac, Md. on Thursday, June 27, and the public is invited.

The bus will depart the Lowe’s parking lot on Route 1 in Lewes at 8:15 a.m. and make another pickup at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th StReet bayside, at 9 a.m. The bus will arrive back on the Eastern Shore at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Glenstone is a new contemporary art museum and sculpture garden located on 230 acres, a place that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and landscape into a serene and contemplative environment.

The cost of the trip is $70 per person and includes the bus, entrance to the museum, plus water and snacks.

Lunch is available at the museum cafe. Outside food and drink are not permitted. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Prior to the bus trip, on Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at the Arts Center, Art League fellow Brooke Rogers will give a pre-tour lecture about the Glenstone collection.

“My lecture will offer background information on major artists in the collection,” he said. “Preparing for a visit to view sometimes-cryptic modern and contemporary art can really enhance the experience.”

Rogers will also accompany the group on the bus trip to provide insights into the art.

“This is a rare opportunity for art lovers on the Eastern Shore to visit Glenstone, as the new museum is one of the hottest destinations in the DC area after being featured on CBS Sunday Morning,” Rogers said. “Tickets are very difficult to get. The beautiful thing about limiting the number of tickets each day is that the spacious galleries and outdoor sculpture grounds are never overcrowded.”

Rogers believes the founders of Glenstone ensured a quiet, thoughtful environment for taking in the beauty of the art and the nature on display.

“We envision Glenstone not only as a place, but a state of mind created by the energy of architecture, the power of art, and the restorative qualities of nature,” said founders Emily and Mitch Rales. “At the core of the museum is a collection of post-World War II art, a very personal project driven by the pursuit of iconic works that have changed the way we think about the art of our time.”

Tickets can be obtained at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433.

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The Freeman Stage’s Photo Of The Week:

Each week during the season The Freeman Stage will submit a photo of the week from an event held recently at the Selbyville venue. Over three days this month, The Freeman Stage welcomed more than 6,300 students from Maryland and Delaware for a performance of Charlotte’s Web by TheatreWorks USA. For most students, it was their first trip to The Freeman Stage and to experience a live performance. To learn more about upcoming events, click over to www.freemanstage.org.

Photo by Natalee DeHart

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and another guard paddled out on rescue boards to bring him in.

"By the time we got out to him, he was a half mile off shore and barely conscious,” Merrifield said. “My partner and I hooked his ropes up to our ankles and began the long paddle back to shore. It felt like we were never going to get there."

Merrifield and the windsurfer made it in just fine. He continued on the beach patrol until 1982, before becoming a paramedic and firefighter because he "liked helping people, which all started with the OCBP."

OCEAN CITY – During the months of June and July, the Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum is celebrating the history of surfing within Ocean City with our Repeat the Past Tandem Surfing Challenge. Whether you are an experienced long-time surfer or someone who just enjoys wading in the waves, you are invited you to take part in the tandem surfing challenge.

This means getting out there and tandem surfing whether it be on a surfboard, body board or paddle board. It can be you and a friend, child or

beloved pet. Anything goes in this tandem surfing challenge. Make sure you snap a photo and send it to christine@ocmuseum.org or post your photo to Instagram using #tandemsurfingocmd. Through Aug. 1, the museum will be sharing your photos and surfing photos from decades past on its Facebook and Instagram pages.

“This tandem surfing challenge serves as an opportunity for novice or experienced surfers to celebrate the ever-changing sport of surfing,” said curator Sandy Hurley.

Before becoming a paramedic, Larry Merrifield is pictured above left with a fellow lifeguard.

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OCEAN CITY – Larry Merrifield was never the kind of guy who waited around for things to happen. He always made the decision and went. That was certainly the case when he graduated from Parkville High School in 1979 and headed straight to Ocean City with a couple of friends. And once he hit the beach, there was no question about what he was going to do, saying, "The only job I wanted was OCBP." He got it. And then he almost lost it.

While making a call in a phone booth just off the Boardwalk, a Ford Bronco lost control and crashed into him, severely hurting his leg.

"I was devastated. Something I had worked so hard for, was over," Merrifield said.

But Merrifield quickly realized that OCBP "meant too much for me to just give up". The captain agreed and let him go through rehabilitation while maintaining a position on the patrol. Through hard work and determination and a lot of help from his new crew mates on beach patrol, he came back ready to take the stand and to take charge.

That never quit attitude came in handy one particular day as he watched a windsurfer battling a strong west wind.

The man was too far out and unable to make it back into shore, so Merrifield

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Three Anchors Opens Next To New K-Coast Surf Shop

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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OCEAN CITY – A new commercial property in Ocean City is now home to Three Anchors Coastal Eats & Spirits.

Located next to K-Coast Surf Shop on 78th Street, Three Anchors Coastal Eats & Spirits offers coastal cuisine in a family friendly environment.

Owners Mark Pugh, Chris Shanahan and Kevin Rohe opened the doors of Three Anchors to the public on Memorial Day weekend.

Since that time, Shanahan said management and staff have worked diligently to bring patrons the best dining experience in a casual, neighborly atmosphere.

“Being a restaurant that is walkable and bikeable is really important to us,” he said. “It’s all about location. We aren’t on the water, but we see this as being like a dock bar on the highway.”

Shanahan and Pugh are no strangers to the area. For 28 years, the two have owned and operated KCoast Surf Shop on 78th Street.

Last year, the business partners replaced the old 78th Street store with a larger retail facility and brought with it additional space for an attached restaurant. Partnering with Rohe for their new business venture, Shanahan said he is eager to continue serving the community at Three Anchors.

“It’s all about location. We aren’t on the water, but we see this as being like a dock bar on the highway,” said co-owner Chris Shanahan.

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“We know the neighborhood and we have a good relationship with the neighborhood,” Shanahan said. “We really feel that when we built this building like this, it would become like the new ‘restaurant row’ in town.”

The 3,500-square-foot restaurant features seating for nearly 200 customers and includes an outdoor dining deck overlooking Ocean City.

Shanahan said the restaurant will also partner with Pelagic – an offshore lifestyle brand – to design the upstairs bar to match the coastal fishing

theme.

“There are several companies in our industry that are starting to branch out into the hospitality field with restaurants and bars,” he said. “So it’s nice to have that partnership. It will be called the Pelagic Bay at Three Anchors.”

Haley Martin, head bartender and a social media manager for Three Anchors, said the menu features a variety of food, including banana bread Belgian waffles with chocolate chips, a house-made Three Anchors burger

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with a three-ounce crab cake, and a blackened ahi tuna sandwich with coconut jicama slaw and mango pineapple chutney, to name a few.

The restaurant will also provide carryout services with a smoothie, milkshake and ice cream bar.

“It’s a little bit of everything,” she said. “Our head chef, Jim Lewis, has his own little twist that he likes to put on everything. A lot of the stuff on our menu I have not seen anywhere else before.”

Martin said the drink menu also features a large selection of cocktails, wines, beers and flights.

“We are really trying to push the local brands and support the community,” she said.

Three Anchors hosted a grand opening celebration throughout last weekend.

“We had happy hour all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday for our grand opening weekend,” Martin said. “And starting Friday, we rolled out our full menu. We opened at 9 a.m. for the first time and had brunch, lunch and dinner.”

For more information, call 410-5248930 or visit www.threeanchorsoc.com or the restaurant’s Facebook page.

“Locals can enjoy it and out-oftowners can enjoy it,” Martin said. “It’s a place for everyone.”

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Students, Surfrider Foundation Partner On Beach Cleanup

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OCEAN CITY – Students at Pocomoke Middle School joined the local chapter of the Surfrider Foundation last month in a post-Memorial Day beach cleanup in Ocean City.

On May 29, more than 30 students from the school’s Surfrider Student Club and National Green Schools Society (NGSS) gathered at the Ocean City Inlet to clean the beach.

Science teacher Karen McCabe, the Surfrider Student Club advisor at Pocomoke Middle, said the cleanup effort was just one part of the school’s ongoing commitment to help the environment. ““We haven’t branched out too much into the community yet,” she said. “But we do a lot of stuff at the school.”

Three years ago, for example, students and staff began recycling paper, plastic, metal, glass, batteries, markers and small electronics. And in recent years, McCabe said students even participated in two environmental summits.

“We really try to focus on water quality in the Pocomoke River and the students test the water a couple of times a year,” she said. “The eighth-graders all presented last year at the Maryland Watershed Summit in Annapolis and this year they presented their data at the Youth Environmental Action Summit at the Ward Museum.”

Last year, the school also established a Surfrider Club with the help of the Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. And earlier this month, the school launched the first chapter of NGSS in Worcester County. The honor society program is designed to give environmentally focused students a chance to increase their impact in school and in their communities.

“For the Surfrider Club, they had to write an essay to apply, come to meeting and do volunteer work,” McCabe said.

“For NGSS, students had to apply, and it was based on academics and community service.”

On Wednesday, Ocean City Surfrider Foundation Chair Jane Robinson met with students from both groups to promote source reduction efforts and encourage environmentally friendly practices before they began the cleanup.

She applauded Pocomoke Middle – a state-certified Green School – for its ongoing stewardship efforts.

McCabe noted students were eager to do their part on school grounds and in the community.

“I think they see they have to get involved right now because the adults aren’t necessarily doing a good job,” she said. “I think they know this is going to fall on their feet, so they need to know what to do. Hopefully we can show them what that is.”

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Taphouse Opens 4th OC Location

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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Taphouse Tavern owner Zev Sibony is pictured with his new draft system inside the new Taphouse Tavern on 137th Street.

Photo by Bethany Hooper

OCEAN CITY – Great atmosphere.

Friendly service. Delicious food and drinks.

That’s what owner and operator Zev Sibony said patrons can find at the new Taphouse Tavern.

Located within the Bayside Plaza on 137th Street, Taphouse Tavern is the newest location of the Taphouse Bar & Grille brand.

Since 2010, the Sibony family has grown the Taphouse brand to include locations on 4th, 9th and 45th streets in Ocean City. And about a year-anda-half ago, Zev Sibony said he began scouting properties in north Ocean City and West Ocean City for a fourth location.

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Free Pottery Demos Planned For Resort

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Center for the Arts is hosting a free weekend of pottery demonstrations and hands-on activities geared for all ages from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on June 2223 at 94th Street bayside. The public is welcome to drop in, and reservations are not required.

Organized by the Art League of Ocean City and the Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore, the free weekend includes pottery demonstrations, children’s activities and original pottery for sale.

The event will also include an ice cream social with the Thaler Gallery set up café-style. Handmade pottery bowls from the Empty Bowl Project will be available for $20 including ice cream donated by Island Creamery or ice cream alone can be purchased for $5. Funds raised will benefit the Empty Bowl Project to advance the programs of Diakonia and the Art League.

Hands-on activities for all ages include the making of ceramic fish, sea creatures, fairies, pumpkins, pins and rings. Guests can also make a hand print or a paw print in clay with their child's or pet’s name.

All events are free, but if participants wish to take home the pottery they make, a firing fee based on size will apply. Pottery will be fired later for pickup in three weeks.

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4th Street in 2015,” he said. “So I’ve been looking for a new location and a new market that I haven’t been into.

West Ocean City and North Ocean City were the top two.”

Sibony said his search led him to 137th Street. When he heard that Kirby’s Red Onion Grille was closing, he said he began making plans for a north-end location.

“There is a huge local following here … and I wanted to be a part of it,” he said.

In recent months, Sibony said construction crews have been hard at work tearing down walls and redesigning the restaurant and bar to include larger windows, an exposed brick wall and new bathrooms, among other things.

“We gutted the place and took the whole thing down to the studs,” he said. “It was quite the undertaking and took longer than we thought.”

Despite construction delays, Sibony said Taphouse Tavern was able to open in time for Memorial Day weekend.

“I want this to be year-round and something where people can come in and be treated like family,” he said.

“We want to be a neighborhood bar, but we also want to give our guests a great food experience too.”

Sibony said the menu at Taphouse Tavern features a large selection of el-

evated pub food, including a crabby pretzel, award-winning wings with hand-crafted sauces, homemade crab cakes, burgers and sandwiches.

For the first time, the Taphouse menu will also feature a selection of melts and flatbreads.

“That’s something new we didn’t dabble with at 4th, 45th and 9th streets,” he said. “It’s a big staple of our menu, and it’s a lot of what I would like to eat. Although I’m a chef by trade, I like really good bar food.”

Sibony said his favorite menu items include a pulled pork bahn mi flatbread served with Korean barbecue pulled pork, pepperjack cheese, jalapenos, fresh pickled vegetables and Siracha aioli and a chicken caesar flatbread served with grilled chicken, grated parmesan, lettuce, croutons and a caesar drizzle.

“It’s different, it’s weird and it’s really good,” he joked.

Taphouse Tavern also features a large selection of cocktails and beers.

“We have 16 beers on tap, three domestic and 13 craft beers,” he said.

“We also have a few bottles and cans of craft beer as well.”

Sibony said patrons can expect a quality dining experience at Taphouse Tavern, as 90% of the food is made from scratch and drinks are made by seasoned staff.

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Sibony recognized his staff for making the first weeks of operation successful and encouraged everyone to visit Taphouse Tavern.

“We’ve been midtown and south since 2010, and this is our venture up north,” he said. “I’m very excited about it, and I think we are going to be here

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for a long time to come.”

Taphouse Tavern serves lunch, dinner and drinks daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. The kitchen will offer a full menu until 1 a.m. every day, and happy hour will run from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, visit www.octaphouses.com or the Taphouse Tavern Facebook page.

“All I ask is for people to come here, have an open mind and enjoy the atmosphere, food, drinks and service, he said. “Once they are here, they will want to come back.”

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BERLIN – Limited inventory is stalling activity in the Lower Eastern Shore’s real estate market, according to the latest numbers from the Coastal Association of REALTORS®.

Active inventory in all three counties was down 23.4% in May, compared to the same time last year.

Individually, active listings were down 23.3% in Somerset County and decreased 24% in Wicomico County and by 23.3% in Worcester County.

New listings on the market in May were up slightly by 2.7% in Somerset, Worcester and Wicomico counties. Individually, new listings were down by 11.9% in Somerset and were up by 8.8% in Wicomico and by 1.6% in Worcester.

New residential settlements were down overall by 21% in May in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Individually, settlements were up by 4.1% in Somerset and were down by 24% in Wicomico and by 21.9% in Worcester.

Year-to-date settlements are also lagging compared to the same time last year. Overall, homes that sold between January and May of this year are down 3.8% in all three counties, compared to the same time last year.

Individually, settlements remained the same in Somerset, were down by 20% in Wicomico and were up by 5.1% in Worcester.

List prices reached an average of $255,824 in all three counties in May, which is 15.8% higher than the same time last year. Individually, the average list price was $175,669 in Somerset, $225,912 in Wicomico, and $365,892 in Worcester.

Sale prices reached an average of $224,198 in all three counties in May, which is 12.3% higher than the same time last year. Individually, the average sale price was $183,839 in Somerset, $185,587 in Wicomico, and $303,169 in Worcester.

Days on market was up 34.8% in May in all three counties, showing that homes are selling a bit slower than they were a year ago.

“With low inventory and higher prices, it’s really a seller’s market right now, and it’s a great time to list your property,” said Coastal President Bernie Flax. “We still expect a very busy summer thanks to lower mortgage interest rates and increased consumer confidence ...”

New Hotel Project Underway OCEAN CITY – Gillis Gilkerson announced this month the start of construction on the new Hilton Tru Hotel

at 34th Street at the former home of Planet Maze and Lost Galaxy Golf.

“It’s exciting to be a part of the team that is introducing a new Hilton brand to Ocean City,” said Dwight Miller, president of Gillis Gilkerson. “We look forward to strengthening our relationship with Deep Blue Hospitality and building a comfortable and cost-efficient space for millennial visitors to enjoy.”

The 53,000-square-foot hotel will include five floors with 105 rooms, 104 parking spots and additional space designated as a bus shelter. The Hilton Tru enterprise brand is targeted as an affordable option for millennial travelers that offers smaller, more cost-efficient rooms, an indoor pool and larger community space.

“We are on track to open by late April/early May of 2020,” said Mike Meoli of Deep Blue Hospitality, LLC. “Our experience working with the Gillis Gilkerson team has been positive and we look forward to seeing the hotel come to fruition in the near future as we can continue to build through the summer season in Ocean City.”

Bank Announces Addition BERLIN – Calvin B. Taylor Bank President and CEO Raymond M. Thompson announced Eureka Herring has joined the bank as electronic services manager. Herring will oversee the bank’s electronic banking functions, including the management of a team focused on customer relations and service delivery.

Herring comes to Taylor Bank with over 16 years of banking experience, specializing in branch operations, leadership and customer relationship management in the Sussex County, Del. market. During her banking career, she has served as a teller at County Bank, assistant branch manager of Delaware Federal Credit Union, senior relationship banker of Citizens Bank and branch manager of Artisans Bank.

She is working towards her degree in business management from EUREKA Wilmington University.

“We are delighted HERRING that Eureka Herring has joined our team of outstanding banking professionals. She is an experienced banker, and a local from the Delaware market in which we serve. We look forward to the contributions that her skills will provide to our team, customers, and our stockholders,” Thompson said.

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WILLARDS -- Deeley Insurance Group has welcomed Matt Jones as the agency’s personal lines manager.

In his new role, Jones will be charged with the strategic direction of the department and for providing an excellent client experience to more than 10,000 policyholders.

As a third generation agent, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, he joins the team with over 10 years of experience in personal lines and financial services.

“We are thrilled to have Matt join our leadership team,” said Cindy Hall, vice president of sales and MATT JONES client service. “In addition to being a strong cultural match for Deeley, he is a talented and energetic driver for change and someone who brings enthusiasm and a passionate strategy for growth to our personal lines team. This will help us continue to build our personal lines products and services for the benefit of our clients.”

Office Upgrades Completed SALISBURY – Renovations to Taylor Bank’s main office in Berlin were recently completed by Gillis Gilkerson.

The 5,000-square-foot main office building, originally built in 1906, underwent HVAC upgrades and architectural improvements to the flooring, offices and lighting.

“We worked with Taylor Bank in 2017 when we gutted and restored their historic Chincoteague branch,” said Dwight Miller, vice president of Gillis Gilkerson. “We value the relationship we have with the bank and are glad we had the opportunity to transform the Berlin branch to better serve their customers and continue to grow in the community.”

Taylor Bank in Berlin has been through four expansions since 1906.

While this project was not an expansion, the renovations added security to the building and allows for better utilization of space.

“The renovation was well-planned and well-executed while the building remained occupied,” said Ray Thompson, chief executive officer and president of Taylor Bank. “We could not have conducted this renovation without the planning, expertise, and flexibility of Gillis Gilkerson.

They have extensive experience in renovating historic buildings, understood the logistical challenges, and expertly guided us through the process. Their on-site staff and subcontractors were always professional and courteous to our employees and customers. We could not be more satisfied with our experience with Gillis Gilkerson, but more importantly, the beautiful end product that was delivered to us by this quality firm.”

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Third graders participated in the Worcester Prep Annual Grade 3 Spelling Bee on May 22. The top three finishers were, from left, Ryan Shipp, Gavin Bren and Ariana Cornescu.

Jessica Beck, Rina Dirickson and Jack Greenwood from Stephen Decatur Middle School have been recognized as Promising Young Writers by the National Council of Teachers of English. The school-based writing program was established in 1985 to stimulate and recognize writing talents and to emphasize the importance of writing skills among eighth-grade students.

Submitted Photos The Most Blessed Sacrament fifth grade class visited the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines to learn the history of the memorial park, how to properly fold a flag and the importance of honoring veterans. Students Laila Pascucci and Chloe March are pictured with members of the Naval Junior ROTC from Stephen Decatur High School.

Atlantic General Hospital representatives visited Worcester Preparatory School on May 28 to accept a $525.25 donation from second graders who raised the money during their annual Bread Sale. The sale was modeled like a small business project, with the students baking the bread and then selling it in their classroom cafe for 25 cents to other students and faculty. Pictured, with the second graders are, back from left, teacher Kelley Burton, AGH Development Officer Tammy Patrick, Head of School Randal Brown, AGH President/CEO Michael Franklin, AGH Vice President of Public Relations Toni Keiser, teacher Tracey Berry and Head of Lower School Laura Holmes.

Most Blessed Sacrament eighth graders Claudia Walker and Sandra Pawlowska won second and first place, pictured, respectively, in The Knights of Columbus Council 9053 Memorial Day Essay Contest. Seventh graders Brooke Delahanty won third place and Daniel Genga won honorable mention.

Evelyn Collins' kindergarten students at Showell Elementary are published authors. With help from their teacher and educational assistant, all 16 students worked together to write a book about zoo animals that could do anything they wanted.

Ravens Roost #44 presented scholarships to three outstanding Stephen Decatur High School student/athletes on May 22. The scholarships were presented

by Roost member Marvin Brewster, left, to graduates Alexis Black, Grace Beyers and Brett Berquist. The scholarships are funded by proceeds from an annual charity golf tournament held at Ocean Pines Country Club.

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•Austin Kosin was awarded a bachelor of science degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute last month.

•Robert Oliver, a psychology major from Bishopville, was inducted into Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society, at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford this spring.

•Sophia Marks received a Bachelor of Science degree Cum Laude status from Peru State College.

•Jillian Petito earned dean's list honors for the Spring 2019 semester from Mount St. Mary’s University.

•Among those earning bachelor’s degrees from McDaniel College last month were Megan Mary Mitchell, who graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting Economics and Business Administration; Matthew Lloyd Scott, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry; and Matthew Scott Fogle, who earned a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

•Hannah Proctor was recently initiated into Salisbury University’s Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. •Carson Shanholtz will join outstanding high school students this summer from across the nation in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, Envision’s Game and Technology Program at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. Game and Technology Academy is one of the Envision family of programs that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.

“I am excited to attend Envision’s Game and Technology Program because it directly relates to my dream career,” he said. “This is a rare opportunity and I look forward to learning new ideas. I look forward to experiencing what it will be like to stay in a dorm for a few weeks and to meet new people that share my passion for gaming and technology.

I am very grateful for this opportunity.”

•More than 2,000 Coastal Carolina University students were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2019 semester including Patrick A. Miller, an Intelligence & National Security Studies major.

•Stella Cunningham, Class of 2021, has been named to the dean's list for the spring 2019 semester at the University of Vermont. Cunningham is majoring in Health and Society in the College of Arts and Sciences.

•Isabella Keith of Selbyville will enter Kutztown University (KU) in the fall as the newest member of the Golden Bear family. Keith comes to KU from Indian River High School.

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BERLIN – The following represents a collection of press releases announcing recent accomplishments of local students.

•The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City awarded $18,000 in scholarships to 20 deserving graduating senior students at Stephen Decatur High School to further their educations. Scholarships were awarded to Grace Beres (The Ray Pugh Memorial) Wyatt Sperry (The Dick Jacobs Memorial), Kayla Smith, Julian Griggs, Brett Berquist, Jude Al-Hamad, Emily Malinkowski, Joseph Beck, Kyla Scherlag, Chase Porter, Kennedy Duke, Berre Murat, Logan Townsend, Jacques Remmell, Kirsten Graham, Jordan Ferguson, Hayden Snelsire, Isabel Emond, Lily Figgs and Collin Terlizzi.

•The Art League of Ocean City awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a college degree in the arts. Winners were Sarah Hancock who is attending Salisbury University with a major in art and architecture; Trent Carpenter, a re-applying senior at UMES, who is studying sequential illustration; Trevor Hayes attending Virginia Commonwealth University for fine arts and graphic design; Colleen Shanahan studying illustration, graphic design, and animation at the Maryland Institute of Art; Kendal Snyder studying commercial dance at The Studio School of Los Angeles; Deprina Rolley who studies animation at the South Carolina School of Art and Design; Kate Carpenter who studies theater and dance at SU; and Elle Bargar who is continuing her arts education degree at UMES. •Zoe Spadaro, a Health and Occupation major at Elizabethtown College, was named to the dean's list for the spring 2019 semester.

•Moravian College named 745 students, including Katie Boyle, to the Dean's Honor List for the Spring 2019 semester. Boyle was also a member of Moravian College’s Class of 2019.

•U.S. Air Force Airman Markeith A. Miller Jr. graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. Miller, a 2018 graduate of Pocomoke High School, is the son of Nicole and Markeith Miller Sr. •Jamison Donohue, a senior at Vanderbilt University majoring in mathematics, economics and finance, has been named to the Dean’s List. He is the son of Jim and Carol Donohue of Salisbury.

•Eric Robinson, a student in the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven, was named to the Dean's List for the spring semester. Robinson is working on a Bachelor of Science in

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NOTICE Of APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN hEIRS ESTATE NO. 16863

To all persons interested in the estate of ChESTER ThOMAS MILLS, ESTATE NO. 16863. Notice is given that ShELLEY MILLS MASON, 10610 SIREN LANE, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on MAY 22, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ChESTER ThOMAS MILLS, who died on SEPTEMBER 8, 2016, 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 22ND day of NOVEMBER, 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 follow-

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Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch. Deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon. For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

ing 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 31, 2019

ShELLEY MILLS MASON 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 5-31, 6-07, 6-14

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NOTICE Of APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN hEIRS ESTATE NO. 17866

To all persons interested in the estate of ANNA L. CORTESE, ESTATE NO. 17866. Notice is given that NIChOLAS A. CORTESE, JR., 9947 MASON ROAD, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on MAY 23, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ANNA L. CORTESE, who died on MAY 16, 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 NOVEMBER, 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 31, 2019

NIChOLAS A. CORTESE, JR. 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 5-31, 6-07, 6-14

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NOTICE Of APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN hEIRS ESTATE NO. 17873

To all persons interested in the estate of ChARLES K. GRUShOLT, ESTATE NO. 17873. Notice is given that SCOTT B. GRUShOLT, 5088 LERCh DRIVE, ShADY SIDE, MD 20764, was on MAY 31, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ChARLES K. GRUShOLT, who died on

APRIL 05, 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 30Th day of NOVEMBER, 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 JUNE 07, 2019 SCOTT B.GRUShOLT 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 6-07, 6-14, 6-21

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ROBERT A. EATON, ESq. ROBERT A. EATON, PA 121 EAST MARKET STREET PO BOx 41 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0041

NOTICE Of APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN hEIRS ESTATE NO. 17874

To all persons interested in the estate of EDMOND J. fLEMING, AKA: EAMONN fLEMING, ESTATE NO. 17874. Notice is given that ROBERT A. EATON, PO BOx 41, SALISBURY, MD 21803, was on MAY 31, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of EDMOND J. fLEMING, , who died on MAY 26, 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 30Th day of NOVEMBER, 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 JUNE 07, 2019 ROBERT A. EATON 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 6-07, 6-14, 6-21

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BARBARA R. TRADER, ESq. 122 EAS MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801

NOTICE Of APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN hEIRS ESTATE NO. 17865

To all persons interested in the estate of BETTY L. LAWS, ESTATE NO. 17865.

Notice is given that BARRY R. LAWS, 300 W. GREEN STREET, SNOW hILL, MD 21863, was on MAY 29, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of BETTY L. LAWS, who died on APRIL 20, 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 29Th day of NOVEMBER, 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 JUNE 07, 2019 BARRY R. LAWS 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 6-07, 6-14, 6-21

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LAW OffICES Of COATES, COATES & COATES, P.A. 6200 COASTAL hWY, SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 204 WEST GREEN STREET PO BOx 293 SNOW hILL, MARYLAND 21863

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IN ThE CIRCUIT COURT fOR WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND C-23-CV-19-000146

ROMELIA PROPERTIES, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company 3 St. George’ s Road Baltimore, MD 21210 V.

JAMES W. PURNELL (deceased) (no estate opened) P.O. Box 147 Stockton, Maryland 21864 Defendant and

WORCESTER COUNTY Serve on: Maureen howarth, Esq. One West Market Street.

Room 1103 Snow hill, MD 21863 Defendant and

Unknown owner of property described as LOT APP 1/2 AC 72' x 305' W SIDE R-12, Parcel No. 08-004994, 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 APP 1/2 AC 72' x 305' W SIDE R-12, Parcel No. 08-004994, Assessed to James W. Purnell.

Defendants ORDER Of PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding, is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following parcel, sold by Phil Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and Treasurer of Worcester County, to the Plaintiff, and described as follows: LOT APP 1/2 AC 72' x 305' W SIDE R-12. The property is further identified as Parcel No. 08-004994; assessed to W. James Purnell, Deed Reference 177/107, and lmown as 1537 Snow hill Road, in Stockton, Maryland.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amount necessary to redeem the property has not been paid.

It-is thereupon, this 4th of JUNE, 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,

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Deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon. For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966. warning ail persons interested in the property to appear in this Court and answer the Complaint or redeem the property by AUGUST 4, 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 tights 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 JUNE 07, 2019 BRIAN D. ShOCKLEY JUDGE fOR ThE CIRCUIT COURT Of WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND 3x 6-7, 6-14, 6-21

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MELVIN J. CALDWELL, JR. ESq. CALDWELL & WhITEhEAD PA 109 CAMDEN STREET P.O. BOx 4520 SALISBURY, MD 21803-4520 NOTICE Of APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN hEIRS ESTATE NO. 17881

To all persons interested in the estate of ShIRLEY A. DALE, AKA: ShIRLEY AVALON DALE, ESTATE NO. 17881. Notice is given that CARLA RENEE ROSS, 27 ThOUSAND OAKS TERRACE, hOWELL, NJ 07731, was on JUNE 06, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ShIRLEY A. DALE, who died on JANUARY 3, 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 6Th day of DECEM-

BER, 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 JUNE 14, 2019 CARLA RENEE ROSS 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 6-14, 6-21, 6-28

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JOhN P hOULIhAN ESq JOhN P hOULIhAN, PA 560 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE A 201 PO BOx 272 SALISBURY, MD 21803 NOTICE Of APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN hEIRS ESTATE NO. 17875

To all persons interested in the estate of JOANN M VOITEK, ESTATE NO. 17875.

Notice is given that MARIA BEAN, 22644 fALCON SqUARE, AShBURN, VA 20148, was on MAY 31,

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2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOANN M VOITEK, who died on APRIL 4, 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 30Th day of NOVEMBER, 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 JUNE 14, 2019 MARIA BEAN 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 6-14, 6-21, 6-28

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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE Of APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN hEIRS ESTATE NO. 17879

To all persons interested in the estate of BETTY ANN BENSTON. Notice is given that DONNA J. ALLENBAUGh, 10639 ShADY DRIVE, BERLIN MD 21811 and WILLIAM T. hUTZELL, 100-118 LAUREL SPRING DR., DURhAM, NC 27713, was on JUNE 03, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of: BETTY ANN BENSTON, who died on MAY 15, 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 JUNE 14, 2019

DONNA J. ALLENBAUGh WILLIAM T. hUTZELL 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 6-14

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IN ThE MATTER Of MATThEW JAMES TYSON-WEBB fOR ChANGE Of NAME TO MATThEW JAMES TYSON

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 MATThEW JAMES TYSONWEBB to MATThEW JAMES TYSON. The petitioner is

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seeking this name change for the following reasons: I WANT TO hAVE ONLY ONE LAST NAME, MY fAThER’S, “TYSON”. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 24Th day of JUNE 2019. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1321. failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a 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.

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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 6-14

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JOSEPh E. MOORE, ESq. WILLIAMS, MOORE, ShOCKLEY & hARRISON 3509 COASTAL hWY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE Of APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN hEIRS ESTATE NO. 17849

To all persons interested in the estate of ChARLOTTE SOPhIA TETER, ESTATE NO. 17849. Notice is given that JOSEPh E. MOORE, ESq., 3509 COASTAL hIGhWAY, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, was on JUNE 11, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ChARLOTTE SOPhIA TETER, who died on MAY

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03, 2019, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 11Th day of DECEMBER, 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.

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JOSEPh E. MOORE, 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 6-14, 6-21, 6-28

Decatur Students Complete Financial Literacy Program

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Students at Stephen Decatur High School were recognized last week for completing a financial literacy course.

On June 5, students received certificates for completing the EverFi Financial Literacy program, a digital education tool that teaches students how to make wise financial decisions with interactive lessons.

For nearly eight years, the Bank of Ocean City has sponsored the EverFi program as a way for students to fulfill the state’s standards on personal finance curriculum.

Students spend several hours completing online lessons designed to cover a variety of financial topics, including credit and debt, banking basics, budgeting and diversification.

Business and economics teacher Kurt Marx said 34 students completed the financial literacy program this semester. His students also completed the most EverFi classes in Decatur history this year.

“We completed 78 classes in financial literacy, investing basics, African-American history and entrepreneurship,” he said.

Principal Tom Sites commended the students for participating in the financial literacy program.

Stephen Decatur High School students are pictured with their certificates and teacher Kurt Marx, Principal Tom Sites and Bank of Ocean City Vice President Earl Conley.

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“This is a wonderful program to get you guys thinking about what your money does in the future,” he said. “I wish when I was in high school I would have taken a class like this. It really gives you a good understanding of what you can do to invest in the future.”

Bank of Ocean City Vice President Earl Conley said the EverFi program teaches students how to manage their money.

“The little things you do when you are 18, 19 years old will stick with you for years,” he said. “You should take care of your finances and prepare for the future.”

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Conley also outlined the importance of credit scores and investing.

“In the old days, we had guaranteed pensions. Every job had a retirement plan. Not anymore. It will now be up to you,” he said. “You aren’t going to make a lot of money by stuffing it in a bank. You are going to have to learn how to invest it. The stock market is a great way to do it.”

Eleventh-grade student Sydney Boger said the program and other EverFi courses have prepared her to make financial decisions on her own.

“Now, if I ever want to get money out of an ATM, I know there are fees

attached to that,” she said. “And as I graduate soon, I know I should start investing. I should definitely invest now when I am young instead of waiting.”

Ninth-grade student Ashten Snelsire said the financial literacy course has prepared him to pursue a business-related degree in college.

“If you want to start a business or be a part of a business, it gives you so much prior knowledge that others don’t have,” he said. “And even if you don’t do anything business related, you are still learning how to be financially stable and manage your money.”

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Sand Cave-Ins A Major Concern

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GUARDING THE BEACH

OCEAN CITY – One of the most asked questions that I get on the beach tends to be about sharks. While I would agree sharks are an interesting topic, statistically speaking they are not among the most dangerous things at the beach.

Rip currents, lighting and sand hole collapses have all caused more deaths.

Out of those three, the public is most naive about the dangers of sand hole collapses.

When the digging is occurring they are simply not thinking about the possibility that the hole could collapse quickly and without warning. From 1990 to 2006, there were 16 fatal sand-hole collapses and 11 fatal shark attacks in the US. Here in Ocean City the beach patrol enforces an ordinance in which a hole’s maximum depth should be no greater than knee deep for the person standing in the hole or the smallest person in the group. That means if I dig a hole for my son or daughter to stand in, it must be less than knee deep for him or her, not me.

With large populations in the water, it is sometimes difficult for the lifeguards to spot a hole being dug behind the umbrellas on the beach. If you notice someone digging a large hole, notify the lifeguard immediately so we can address the issue. My hope is the people that read this will have enough courage

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to say something to those they see digging the holes and who may not be educated about how dangerous this activity really is. If we see a hole that is knee deep, we are going to ask that you stop digging. If a guard spots a deep hole, they are trained to fill it in right away. Even when the hole is knee deep please avoid tunneling.

Our latest event occurred last summer when a young girl kept asking the lifeguard if the hole she was digging was too deep. She kept it below knee depth but then began to dig a tunnel. As she dug, the tunnel became large enough she could fit her head in, and as soon as she did that it collapsed one her head.

Thankfully, her parents and the lifeguard were only feet away and assisted her out within 10 seconds of the collapse.

She made it out but was shaken.

The most surprising thing about the sand hole collapses is how long it takes to dig out a “target.” Even if we know exactly where the hole was it takes many rescuers working diligently and cooperatively to make sure the hole does not collapse again as the rescue is taking place. The clock is against you. The amount of time we have to execute a successful extrication is so short that any assistance by specialized equipment is useless except in the case of a body recovery.

In Ocean City there has been one fatality in the past 30 years due to a sandhole collapse (at 7 p.m.) and three very close calls. The two most recent incidents involved a young girl who needed CPR and the other a 12-year-old boy who also needed CPR to be revived.

Thankfully both children made full recoveries and their families avoided this preventable tragedy.

All beach goers need to heed the warning and use these incidents as a lesson about how dangerous sandholes are. This story was featured on the “Early Show” and was remade two years later following the death of someone on the west coast, to highlight this often-unknown danger. To view that interview, go to https://www.cbsnews.com/news/beach-sand-digging-dangers/ A serious danger well known to SRTs is the potential for a suffocation emergency following a sand cave in. In recent years, this serious danger has been widely documented throughout the world and was even featured in the New England Journal of Medicine. Victims typically become completely buried in the sand when the walls of the hole unexpectedly collapse, leaving virtually no evidence of the hole or the location of the victim. Although our last near fatal sand collapse was in a shallow tunnel and the boy’s legs were exposed, it still took a dozen people and several long minutes to dig him out. With this in mind, never attempt to tunnel under the sand or dig into the side of a sand mound.

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One of the most frustrating experi- the past each SRT is trained and pracences SRTs have is when they are ex- tices the technique to locate and extriplaining a safety concern and the cate a trapped individual, additionally parents have an attitude that they can the SRT is on constant surveillance and handle the situation if something were to will get down from a stand to educate occur. This couldn’t be more wrong. and monitor the people digging holes.

The basic problem is that the Even witnessing a sand collapse sand is both heavy and unstable you may not be able to extricate and when a collapse occurs, resthe person in time. Unfortunately, cue attempts are hindered bethis exact situation took the life of cause as sand is being removed a 17-year-old young man in Florida to free the victim the hole will cona few years ago, although people tinue to collapse in on itself, maksaw the collapse he was not able ing a successful rescue very to be revived and died two days DAMIEN later in a Florida hospital. Studies SANZOTTI difficult.

That is why the lifeguards remain vighave shown that over 60 percent of sand collapse victims die and many of the ilant and continue to be proactive about digging holes, preventing accidents beones that have survived needed CPR. Although the beach patrol is proac- fore they happen. Besides the potential tive and effective in monitoring sand for suffocation, holes create a potential hole digging while we are on duty, holes danger for those people responsible to that are being dug after we go off-duty maintain and patrol the beach througheach day pose a serious risk. This risk out the night. Remember, if you dig it, fill is not only to those digging the hole but it. We are glad you are here and we often these deep holes are attractive to want you to remain safe.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 410723-2639 or 410-250-2548.

Every Thursday: Beach Singles 45 Plus, happy hour 4-7 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649, beachsingles.org.

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

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

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

Every Friday: FORGE Contemporary Youth And Family Ministry 6:30-8:30 p.m. FORGE Center, 7804 Gumboro Rd., Pittsville. Designed for kids ages 5-65, the program provides a meal, music, games, activities and a life lesson that can be of use to any-

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one. Christian-based 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.

Every Sunday Now Through Sept. 29: Berlin Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Producers-only market featuring locally handmade or grown products. More than 20 vendors including fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, seafood, poultry, farm-fresh eggs, organic goods, wood working, beauty products and much more. Live music by local artists, kids crafts and a petting zoo. Berlin Welcome Center: 410-973-2051.

June 14: Maryland Crab Cake Dinner 4-6:30 p.m. Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin. $8 Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich or $12 Maryland Crab Cake sandwich with green beans, baked potato, cole slaw. Carryout available.

June 14: Berlin Bathtub Races 5-8 p.m. Main Street in downtown Berlin. Local businesses and sponsors create their own rolling tubs and compete for the Ducky Trophy! Sponsored by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce.

June 14: Maryland Crab Cake Dinner 4-6:30 p.m. Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin. $8 Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich or $12 Maryland Crab Cake sandwich with green beans, baked potato, cole slaw. Carryout available.

June 14: Knights of Columbus Bingo 5 p.m. 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City.

Starts promptly at 6:30 pm. Over $1,000 a night and chance to win the $1,000 big-jackpot game each week.

For more information, call 410-5247994.

June 15: Assateague State Park Youth Fishing Derby 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Assateague Day Use Beach. Event for children under 16.

Free registration at Nature Nook, next to Day Use parking lot. Free hot dog lunch and chance to win prizes with registration. Fishing equipment limited so participants should bring own equipment if possible. Chance to learn

fishing techniques from local experts from Assateague Mobile Sportfishermen’s Association. Contact Erin Swale for information at ErinR.Swale@maryland.gov or 410-641-2120.

June 15: Poplar Hill Mansion Festival 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. 117 Elizabeth St., Salisbury. Free event. Parking at Bethesda Methodist Church on corner of Division St. and Isabella St. War of 1812 reenactors, period music and dancing. Market Square, food vendors, 50/50 and quilt raffles. Tours of mansion by period-dressed guides available. For more information, visit www.poplarhillmansion.org or call 410-749-1776.

June 15: Community Summer Fun Kickoff 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Germantown School Community Heritage Center, 10223 Trappe Rd., Berlin. Celebrate the end of the school year with free food and fun activities. For more information, call 410-641-0638.

June 15: Willards Volunteer Fire Company BBQ 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Route 346 and Main Street across from Farmers Bank of Willards. Includes half-chicken, two sides, roll and can drink. Price: $10.

Ticketholders must have chicken picked up by 11:30 a.m. 410-4301135.

June 15: Pig Roast 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Abate of Sussex County. 34291 West Line Rd., Selbyville, Del. Pig prepared by Chopper.

Rita’s Ice Cream and Empire Trading Post, confederate item by Tom Drummond. Bring your own table to set up for free. $15/adults; $7 for 12 and under. $13 for Abate member with valid card. Porton of proceeds go to the Bike Pac of Delaware. DJ/music, door prizes every hour. Rain date: June 16. 302-732-3429 or 410-2518699.

June 17-21: Vacation Bible School 5-7:15 p.m. Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway (MD 575 & 90), Berlin. Bible stories, games, crafts and food for children 4 years old through high school. $10 each child, $25 each family with three or more children. A light dinner served each evening. For registration forms, information or directions, call 410-6414882.

June 18: Seafood with the Knights of Columbus 5-6 p.m. 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. Steamed crabs, shrimp and seafood entrees. Cash bar available.

Must pre-order Monday or Tuesday

June 14, 2019 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. by calling 410-524-7994.

June 21: Fish Dinner 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Bowen United Methodist Church, 8421 Newark Rd., Newark. Platters $10 each.

Platters include flounder filet, mac and cheese, green beans, corn bread and dessert. Dine-in includes beverage. Shave ice will be available for purchase from the Aloha Shop van.

June 22: Church Rummage Sale 7 a.m.-1 p.m. 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City.

June 22: Teach a Kid to Fish Day 9-11 a.m. South Gate Pond near Sports Core Pool, Ocean Pines. Kids of all ages invited to learn fishing skills with Ocean Pines Anglers Club. Free event. Bring your own rod. Bait will be provided. Raffle to win rod and reel.

Insect repellent and bottled water recommended. Jack Barnes, 410-6417662.

June 22: Return to Goat Island Paddle Festival 7:30 a.m. Byrd Park, Snow Hill. First race at 8:30 a.m. Activities include short distance children’s fun race, one-mile open race for first-time paddleboarders, six-mile recreational flatwater race for intermediate to advanced paddlers and 17-mile flatwater race. For information and registration, visit https://paddleguru.com/races/ReturntoGoatIsland2019.

June 25: Seafood with the Knights of Columbus 5-6 p.m. 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. Steamed crabs, shrimp and seafood entrees. Cash bar available.

Must pre-order Monday or Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. by calling 410-524-7994.

June 28: Knights of Columbus Bingo 5 p.m. 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City.

Starts promptly at 6:30 pm. Over $1,000 a night and chance to win the $1,000 big-jackpot game each week.

For more information, call 410-5247994.

June 29: Democratic Club Of Ocean City And Berlin 4-7 p.m. Annual picnic. Fiesta Park, Ocean City. Chicken, salads, desserts and beverages will be served. $15.

Reservations: 410-629-9107. Make check payable to DCOCB, mail to DCOCB, P.O. Box 3195, Ocean City, Md. 21843.

June-Sept. 8 Saturdays: Yoga On The Beach 8 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.

OP Beach Club Bathrooms Will Offer Attendants

June 14, 2019

Move In Response To Access Concerns

OCEAN CITY – Starting this Friday, June 14, Ocean Pines will have an attendant stationed at the Beach Club bathrooms from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Guests using the bathroom will need to show their Ocean Pines homeowner identification, wristband from the pool or receipt from Beach Club purchases.

General Manager John Viola approved a request to hire and place the attendants, after concerns were raised about open access to the Beach Club bathrooms.

“When concerns are brought to our attention, it’s important to the team to address them as quickly and as effectively as we can,” Operations Director Colby Phillips said.

The Beach Club property covers the oceanside block of land between 49th and 50th streets in Ocean City.

The three-level cedar shake building includes a snack bar with live entertainment, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for sale on the central level. Alcohol may only be purchased by Ocean Pines property owners, residents and their guests. The upper level is available for dining, private parties, weddings and banquets for both residents and non-residents.

The Beach Club also features a spacious outdoor swimming pool with ample deck space, lounge chairs, a full-service restaurant and bar, quick-service food counter, and easy ocean access with umbrella and chair rentals from beach-front vendors. Beach wheelchairs are available upon request.

Additionally, vehicle parking by permit is available in two private lots.

Daily passes are available and annual Beach Club parking and pool passes are $215 for residents. For additional information on passes, including pricing for nonresidents, visit www.oceanpines.org/amenities/bea ch-club-2.

The Beach Club pool is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sept.

3. The Beach Club restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Sept. 3.

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New Cinemas Now Open In West Ocean City

June 14, 2019

WEST OCEAN CITY – After a long hiatus, a new state-of-the-art movie theatre is now open at White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City.

“The new Flagship Premium Cinemas are modern, state of the art theaters unrivaled by any other in the greater Ocean City market,” said Paul Wenger, president of Flagship Premium Cinemas and Flagship Premium Cinemas at White Marlin Mall. “Our movie guests will find plush, power reclining chairs with ottomans and the latest in digital sound and projection. Our Flagship Premium Cinemas provide the latest in upscale amenities. These include reserved seating, ample free parking and an expanded menu that includes hot food and self-serve soda with free refills.”

Matt Mittenthal, vice-president and assistant director of asset management at Greenberg Gibbons Commercial, which operates the mall, said the addition of the movie theater fills in a void in the 200,000-square-foot open-air shopping destination.

“Paul’s vision and Flagship’s state-ofthe-art concept are exactly what we have been missing in West Ocean City,” said Mittenthal whose firm opened White Marlin Mall in 1986. “We are excited to bring a cinema back to the community and we anticipate that this one will be a regional draw for our yearround residents and summer guests.”

When customers enter Flagship Premium Cinemas, they receive a premium experience upon their arrival, Wenger said. The lobby area features a bar, named the “Pig and Whistle,” where moviegoers can enjoy up to two beer or wine drinks per person. Alcoholic beverages can only be enjoyed in the lobby area. Wenger said the cinemas' beer and wine rules have been proven to please customers in another location. “ Customers can also order light fare and hot foods at the bar or the concession stand with the other movie theater staple items. Food items can be enjoyed in the lobby or while watching a movie at their assigned seats, he said.

Moviegoers can order Angus burgers, pizzas, chicken tenders, Mozzarella sticks, waffle fries, churros and premium hot dogs. There are also special promotions for pails of popcorn.

Flagship Cinemas and its sister company, Triton Entertainment Services, own and operate five movie theaters in Maryland, including three on the Eastern Shore in Easton, Cambridge and Chincoteague. They are pleased to be a part of West Ocean City.

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June 14, 2019 FROM PAGE 80 luctant to go and try it out. Whereas with visitors to Ocean City, they are usually looking for the newest best thing."

The movie theatre is located in the space previously occupied by Michaels that opened at its new site earlier this year.

"Basically what we're trying to do is give you the same intimacy you have in your living room if you were sitting with your loved one watching a movie," Wenger said. "We want to replicate that space and that environment, but in a shared space. Once you recline the seats nobody can see you. You can't see anybody else. It's almost like watching a movie in the privacy of your own home."

The cinemas feature a Red Carpet Screening and Private Party Room.

This is an event space dedicated to birthday parties, corporate parties, holiday parties and all other types of private events.

"We built our theatres to be really more of a cultural destination," Wenger said.

There are special Red Carpet package plans available. Those interested are encouraged to contact the theatre manager at 443-664-8483.

Those who visit Flagship Premium Cinemas will notice the massive posters that adorn the hallways. Keeping fresh art in the theatre is a way to entertain and inform patrons of upcoming movies.

“We have built a space where we’re adding a lot of really cool art images

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Thirty new jobs were created with the opening of Flagship Premium Cinemas at White Marlin Mall. The lobby area of the new facility is pictured.

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that’s going to be inspiring as you walk through it," Wenger said.

The theater has a special entrance and parking for those who choose to join the new Admirals Club. For a nominal yearly fee, theatregoers receive special benefits on an on-going basis. A dedicated Admiral’s Club brochure is available on site and online.

The new facility has electronic ticket

machines, but customers can also reserve seats online before they arrive at the theater. For online service one can access: http://flagshipcinemas.com/gettickets.html.

According to Wenger, opening up the cinema in West Ocean City was a natural fit for his company.

"West Ocean City has developed into such a vibrant environment," Wenger

said. "It's become a great shopping and dining destination and it really made sense for us to build a theater here. It's the one element that's been missing here. The whole area has experienced a re-emergence as the place to shop and dine. Besides that, there's not a whole lot more to do as far as visual entertainment is concerned. So we are helping with that."

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Education Donation:

June 14, 2019

HERE’S MY CARD

As part of the 150th anniversary year, all 14 Worcester County public schools held Penny Wars and Casual Days for faculty and staff to celebrate and as a way to give back by making a donation to the Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF). Principals from all 14 schools made a check presentation to the WCEF for $5,747. The WCEF was established in August of 2013 as a 501(c)3 non-profit to establish a proactive partnership between the community and the public school system by linking community resources with the educational needs of its students to prepare them to succeed. Above, WCEF Administrator Hope Palmer and Superintendent Lou Taylor are pictured with the principals.

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BERLIN – Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity) has announced its 5th Annual GOLD on the Green Golf Tournament fundraiser is scheduled on Wednesday, June 19, at Ocean City Golf Club’s Newport Bay Course in Berlin. This is GOLD’s major annual fundraising event.

If you’re not a golfer, there are other great ways to promote your business and sponsorships. GOLD is requesting donations of items for golfers’ gift bags, which can include a business logo, and raffle and award prizes. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated.

The 18-hole golf tournament will be a scramble format, with registration and lunch at 12:30 p.m. and a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. A buffet awards dinner with carving station follows the tournament.

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Kelly Bunting outfished her husband Tim when she used Fish in OC Dale Timmons Deadly Doubles to take these two keeper flounder last week.

Don Peters and “Hurricane” Murray display some nice sea bass caught with Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star.

Captain Corey Kennington of Boss Hogg fished the Lucky Duck II with Art Boykin, Cliff Wallace, Kurt Wallace and Paul Suplee and whacked eight bigeye for a total of 887 pounds of tuna.

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Captain Joe Drosey got his crew in on the bigeye action Friday putting them on six bigeyes to over 100 pounds.

Captain Steve Moore and guest Captain Chad Meeks had wonder twin powers unite when they landed five bigeye tuna and some gaffer mahi.

Budd Heim used a 5-inch white Gulp to land this 6-pound doormat flounder to take the lead in the doormat derby.

Despite the strong northeast winds, Captain Jason Mumford of Lucky Break Charters found clean water and put this couple on eight keeper flounder.

Hello everyone! We had a tough week of weather this past week with some windy conditions that made the ocean unfishable over the weekend and put a damper on the 23rd Annual Mako Mania Shark Tournament out of Bahia Marina. The windy weather also bummed the offshore fleet because they were unable to get to the insane bigeye bite that started on Friday. The water in the back bays stayed relatively clean despite the wind so flounder fishing wasn’t impacted, but the ocean going party boat fleet lost a few days to northeast winds at over 25 mph and seas from 8-12 feet.

The 23rd Annual Mako Mania Shark Tournament kicked off June 7 with just 18 boats registered thanks to a forecast that called for rough seas for the weekend. The seas got even rougher than predicted and in the end there were no qualifying mako or thresher sharks brought to the scales.

There were a few qualifying bluefish brought to the dock at Bahia Marina and the largest was caught by the crew of the Sea Ment who landed a big 12.5-pound chopper that earned them a cool $2,800.

Since there were no qualifying sharks

caught last weekend, the money from those categories was moved into the mako release category much to the delight of Captain Willie Zimmerman, Evan Evans and Dan Parncutt. Fishing on the Just Fold, the trio released four mako sharks in two days of fishing to finish in first place in the Release Division and were awarded a check for over $20,000.

The big news this past week was the arrival of bigeye tuna in and around the Baltimore Canyon and the insane bite that happened on Friday before the wind started to blow. Boats fishing the Baltimore Canyon with spreader bars and ballyhoo had a lot of bigeye tuna bites and several boats ended up with several hundred pounds of fish in the box. The best catch I saw was that of the Lucky Duck II, a private boat run by Boss Hogg Captain Corey Kennington for the day. Captain Corey put Art Boykin, Kurt Wallace, Cliff Wallace and Chef Paul Suplee of Boxcar 40 on eight bigeye tuna that totaled 887 pounds of tuna.

Other boats also had tremendous days including the Wrecker with Captain Jeremy

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The first boat to find multiple bigeye tuna was the Pumpin Hard when Captain Mike Burt put his crew on four big fish over 100 pounds early in the week.

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This beginner crew did an awesome job landing six big bigeye tuna after hooking eight at one time with Captain Jeremy Blunt on board the Wrecker out of the Ocean City Fishing Center.

Blunt (six bigeye), Rhonda’s Osprey with Captain Jose Drosey (six bigeye) and Stalker with Captain Steve Moore (five bigeye.) Not only was the bigeye fishing good before the blow, there were also several yellowfin tuna, some mahi and a few white marlin caught out in the canyons. Yellowfin in the 30- to 50-pound class and mahi from 10 to 30 pounds were caught on naked ballyhoo and skirted ballyhoo from 100 to 500 fathoms in the Baltimore and Poorman’s Canyon areas.

The ocean going party boat fleet may have been blown out last weekend, but fishing was good up until that point. Sea bass are still being caught in good num-

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Captain Willie Zimmerman, Evan Evans and Dan Parncutt won the release division with four mako releases in last weekend’s Mako Mania Shark Tournament. Thanks to no qualifying sharks, their check totaled over $20,000.

bers by the Morning Star, Angler, Ocean Princess and Judith M on both full and half day trips and they are also starting to see some flounder coming over the rail. My buddy Curt Presnell of Coastal Carpentry took his son Cody out for a bottom bouncing trip and had two keeper flounder and several big sea bass while fishing over some ocean structure at the Twin Wrecks.

Flounder fishing in the back bays has slowed, but is still steady. Thankfully northeast winds don’t dirty the back bays like any type of west wind would, so we still had clean water to fish on the high tide. The inlet and behind Assateague Island were the most productive spots for flounder fishermen and the best baits were Gulp swimming mullet, live minnows and shiners. Put those baits on a jig head or on our Fish in OC Deadly Double designed by Dale Tiim-

mons and you’ll have your best chance at landing a keeper flounder. Remember in Maryland we’re allowed four keeper flounder per person, per day with a minimum size limit of 16 ½ inches.

There are still some bluefish and small rockfish in our back bays and we are seeing an encouraging number of weakfish or grey trout. These fish can all be caught on similar baits around the same areas so don’t be surprised if you catch a trout while you’re fishing for blues or stripers. Fishing the Oceanic Pier, the north or south jetty and the Route 50 Bridge will produce bluefish, some stripers with the very occasional keeper and just maybe a trout. Bluefish have to be 8 inches to keep and you’re allowed 10-fish per person, rockfish must be between 28 and 38 inches or greater than 44 inches to keep and you’re allowed two per person and weakfish have to be 13

inches and you’re only allowed one per person. You can find all of these regulations on our website at www.FishinOC.com so know before you go.

The Ocean City Air Show is in town so the waterways are going to be busy on Saturday and Sunday with spectators that sometimes don’t anchor in the most convenient spots. Remember that as discourteous as some of them will be they do have the right of way regardless of where they are anchored so be careful. And Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads out there. I hope you have a wonderful weekend spending time with family enjoying what you feel like doing. Until next week, tight lines.

(The writer is the owner of Fish in OC and host of Ocean City’s fishing television show Hooked on OC. He has worked in the fishing industry and been fishing the waters in and around Ocean City for over 25 years.)

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The original building was partially destroyed by Hurricane Hazel in 1954 and suffered serious flood damage in the March Storm of 1962. Both times the nightclub was rebuilt, enlarged and ready for the next summer season.

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