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Cedar Chapel Special School students and siblings Kosta Bieliaev and Tetyana Bieliaeva are pictured running the Boardwalk Photo by Chris Parypa Monday in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Relay for Special Olympics Maryland.

Worcester County Approves Income, Property Tax Hikes To Balance Budget See Page 8 • File Photo

Resort Institutes Ban On Dockless Bike, Scooter Share Programs

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Potential Solutions For Inlet’s Chronic Shoaling Outlined At Public Meeting

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Cutest Pet Of The Month

The winner of last month’s Cutest Pet of the Month contest was Kobi, a rescue Papillion owned by Jerry and Esther Lupton.

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INSIDE PAGES

Cops & Courts PAGE 24

Obituaries PAGE 38

Editorial PAGE 42

Sports

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Fatherhood PAGE 48

Things I Like

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Music

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Faces In Places PAGE 56

Crossword PAGE 60

Things To Do PAGE 64

Business PAGE 66

Classifieds PAGE 70

People In Society PAGE 80

Vanishing OC PAGE 86

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OC Council Approves Ban On Bike, Scooter Share Operations

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved on second reading an ordinance prohibiting the popular dockless bicycle and electric scooter share programs, but it appears at least one operation is already in place.

Back in March, the issue was first discussed at the police commission level and a proactive approach was undertaken. to prohibiting dockless bicycle and electric stand-up scooter ride-share programs, which have become increasingly popular in metropolitan areas in recent years. In simplest terms, private businesses often flood metropolitan areas with hundreds of bicycles or electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, which

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can be rented by consumers using a smartphone app.

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

They are called dockless bicycle and e-scooter share programs because the consumer does not have to go to a given location to rent them, but rather can pick them up wherever they find them and pay using the app.

After conducting research on the

ride-share programs, Ocean City officials authored an ordinance prohibiting the dockless bicycle and e-scooter operations within town limits. The ordinance came before the Mayor and Council on Monday for second-reading, but it was learned at least one dockless ride-sharing operation had already set up shop in Ocean City.

“They’re already here,” said Councilman Matt James. “I’m not sure what we can do about it. They are just sitting on the sidewalk. People bring them into town, use them, and then drop them wherever they want.”

City Manager Doug Miller said once the council passed the ordinance, the police department and other town officials can begin enforcing it. City Solicitor Heather Stansbury

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agreed the ordinance before the Mayor and Council on Monday would prohibit the ride-share operation already up and running and any other entities that attempted to set up shop in the resort.

“Once this goes into effect, we can start enforcing the ordinance,” she said. “I don’t know if there are just a couple of them or if it’s a business.

This is the first I’m hearing of them in town.”

James said he has already witnessed the ride-share operation in town.

“They leave the scooters and then other people are paid by these companies to take them home and charge them, and then put them back out on the street somewhere,” he said.

Mayor Rick Meehan said in addition to the ordinance in front of the council, there was no business license category for the ride-share operation in the town’s license structure. He agreed the point of the ordinance was to get something on the books before they inevitably proliferated.

“That’s specifically what we were trying to prohibit with this,” he said.

“We wanted to be out in front of it.”

It’s important to note the ordinance as written does not prohibit private ownership of the electric bicycles and scooters. Councilman Mark Paddack said he also had seen electric bicycles operating in town.

“The ordinance doesn’t prohibit private ownership of these bicycles and I’ve seen at least two of them,” he said. “My first thought was that they were stolen from some other jurisdiction and brought down here and put out on the street.”

The council passed the ordinance on second reading unanimously.

Stansbury said with the ordinance on the books, it can now be enforced, including the operation that is already up and running.

“We will eventually track down the company that brought them down here and explain to them that they are prohibited,” she said. “We will work on enforcing this. If we have to, we can impound them.”

According to the language in the ordinance, “it shall be unlawful to park, place, store, exhibit, demonstrate, sell, rent or offer to rent any bicycle or escooter which is utilized as part of a dockless ride-share program on any street, sidewalk, square, avenue, alley or within any park or other publiclyowned property within the corporate limits of Ocean City.”

According to the ordinance, a violation of the ordinance would result in a $500 fine for each occurrence. In addition, enforcement of the ordinance does not fall entirely on the police department. Language in the ordinance states it can be enforced by any town department or employee, whom would have the authority to remove any rideshare bicycle or e-scooter found in violation of the ordinance.

Two Boats Win First Marlin Prize

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The crew on the local sportfishing boat Uncle Keith caught and released the first white marlin of the season, earning $11,000 in combined prize money for the feat.

Last Saturday morning, the crew on the Uncle Keith reported catching and releasing the first white marlin of the season. The Uncle Keith was fishing just outside the Washington Canyon when they caught and released the first white marlin of the season and will earn $11,000 in prize money. See page 78 for a photo of the white marlin.

The total $11,000 prize includes a $5,000 check from the Town of Ocean City and another $6,000 from Fishermen United, a coalition of local businesses who ponied up the annual prize a few years back when the town considered dropping the annual prize after the decades-long tradition.

However, neither the Uncle Keith or fishermen on board are members of the Ocean City Marlin Club, which puts up its own $5,000 for the first white marlin release by a club member each year.

It didn’t take long for the Marlin Club’s $5,000 in prize money to come off the board, however. Last Sunday, Captain Steve Selander on the Hot Rod was fishing near the Hot Dog when he caught and released a white marlin. Selander and the Hot Rod are Marlin Club members and, thus, will earn the club’s $5,000 prize.

While the Uncle Keith crew’s first white marlin of the season is certainly a nice milestone and kickoff of sorts to the summer tournament season, there was nothing remarkable about the June 1 catch date. Historically, the first white marlin of the season has been caught in a window of around five or six days in mid- to late June.

The earliest ever was May 25 three years ago. The latest ever, since records have been kept for 70plus years since the first white marlin ever was caught off the Ocean City coast in 1936, was July 20.

Last year, the first white marlin of the season was caught by Captain Steve Moore and the crew on the Stalker on June 11, or 10 days later than this year’s first reported white.

Because Moore and the Stalker crew were marlin club members, they were awarded the full combined prize from the Town of Ocean City, Fishermen United and the Marlin Club.

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County Adds Another Stop Sign In West Ocean City After Accident

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – In an effort to address safety concerns, Worcester County will move forward with installing four-way stop signs at the intersection of Golf Course Road and Old Bridge Road.

On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to have staff move forward with installing four-way stop signs and “Look Again” signs at the intersection of Golf Course Road and Old Bridge Road. A tree that impacted visibility at the intersection has also been removed.

Commissioner Bud Church brought the intersection to the attention of county administration following an accident Memorial Day weekend.

“Staff did meet and determined that we do need to take some action with regard to that intersection,” Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Shannahan said Tuesday.

Shannahan said staff identified a tree that was within the sight triangle at the intersection.

“The property owner was contacted and they agreed to have a

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landscaper come and take that tree down. That is now in compliance,” he said.

Though staff conducted a speed study, it determined that the majority of motorists were driving within 10 mph of the speed limit there, which is 30 mph.

“The speed study showed that there’s not terribly excessive speeds there but again it is an intersection that is highly used and we believe a four-way stop in that location would be warranted,” he said.

He added that staff also suggested installing yellow “Look Again” signs below the stop signs.

Church encouraged his fellow commissioners to approve the proposed efforts to increase safety.

“There’s one accident that’s been mentioned but there’s been numerous accidents there,” he said.

He recalled one accident in which an F350 had been hit broadside and flipped over.

“It’s much more dangerous than this report shows so I’d encourage a yes vote on this,” he said.

The commissioners voted unanimously to move ahead with the new signage at the intersection.

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Commissioners Approve Property, Income Tax Increases

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a $201 million budget Tuesday that includes slight property and income tax rate increases.

The commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed, to approve a fiscal year 2020 budget that includes a one-cent property tax increase and a half-a-percent income tax increase.

“I would like to thank the commissioners for their hard work and dedication to this process,” Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins said. “I’d also like to thank our department heads and our agency heads for their continued support during this

process.”

The $201,285,552 budget is 5.9% more than the fiscal year 2019 budget.

Significant increases include $4.5 million in additional funding for Other Post-Employment Benefits, $3 million for Worcester County Board of Education operating expenses and new debt service for Showell Elementary School, $1.6 million for waste collection and $1.1 more for public safety. The budget also includes funding for a cost of living adjustment as well as step increment or longevity pay for county employees.

To fund the increased expenses, the budget includes a property tax rate of $.845 per $100 of assessed value effective July 1, 2019 and an income tax rate of 2.25% effective Jan. 1, 2020.

Even with the increases, the county continues to have the lowest income

tax rate in Maryland and the second lowest property tax rate in the state, according to the commissioners.

Mitrecic said that he was voting against the budget, as he has the last several years, because the county still wasn’t providing Ocean City the appropriate level of funding. He did however praise the commissioners and county staff for their efforts in developing the budget.

“I think it was great overall,” he said.

“I, of course, voted against the budget the last four years because of the tax differential situation for Ocean City and will do so again today.”

He went on to say he regretted supporting some of the budget cuts he had during recent weeks.

“I think that I’ve been shortsighted during this budget process, and I’ve

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gone along with cuts that, looking back on it now I don’t feel comfortable with,” he said. “We worked hard and made a lot of cuts. We made cuts that aren’t going to go away in next year’s budget.

They’re not going to go away in two years, they’re not going to go away in five years. These are items that our department heads asked for, these are positions our department heads asked for. I don’t think that they did that frivolously.”

He said he expected the county to face the same challenges going forward as it had this year.

“I think that possibly my shortsightedness in this budget is kicking the can down the road so to speak, and I apologize to the department heads and the employees of the county who have gone along with some of these cuts that were made,” he said. “I can’t support this budget again I think that we’re going down a road that, if we keep kicking that can down the road sooner or later it’s going to fall in a big hole. I don’t want to be a part of that.”

The Worcester County Board of Education’s budget, which is funded primarily by the county, was approved unanimously in a separate vote. Nearly $91 million of the board of education’s $112 million budget comes from Worcester County. The school system’s spending plan for fiscal year 2020 includes a salary package of $2.4 million, which includes a step, longevity step and salary scale adjustments as negotiated with a 3% cost of living adjustment for teachers and support staff.

Starting teacher pay increases to $45,594.

Corrections

In last week’s story, “Assateague Horse Incident Highlights Balloon Dangers,” it was incorrectly reported Ocean City does not currently have a regulation against releasing balloons. There is a section in the code under littering that states, “it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to throw, deposit, release or discharge, any sweepings, dust, ashes, offal, dirt, garbage, dirty liquids, advertisements, circulars, handbills, wastepaper, balloons or other material into any street, alley, air, waters or public place within the corporate limits of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.”

In a press release published last month previewing a ceremonial event to kick off the traditional summer season, the name of a former Maryland governor was reported incorrectly. The governor, who served from 1939-1947, was Herbert O’Conor.

We regret the errors.

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More Questions Raised Over West OC Bike Path Design

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – After hearing from a concerned business owner, an Ocean City councilmember this week voiced concern about the proposed design of the bike-friendly trail in West Ocean City.

For the better part of the last year, the State Highway Administration (SHA) has been developing plans for a bicycle and pedestrian-friendly path along the Route 50 corridor in West Ocean City. Bicycle traffic along the

section of Route 50 from Route 611 to the bridge has created challenges for years, but the issue has been exacerbated in recent years with the proliferation of new hotels and shopping in West Ocean City.

Perhaps most importantly, an increased number of J-1 visa summer workers are living in West Ocean City where housing is often more available and more affordable, and are commuting to jobs on the island on foot and on bicycles. To that end, SHA officials have been putting a bicycle and pedestrian-friendly path together

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During Monday’s meeting, Councilman Tony DeLuca, who chairs the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, briefed his colleagues on the agenda for the upcoming meeting next week. It’s important to note the proposed bike-friendly trail is outside of Ocean City limits, and is a SHA project, but because much of the bicycle and pedestrian traffic along the corridor enters Ocean City, resort officials have been privy to the planning process.

Councilman Matt James asked DeLuca to broach the subject of the proposed bike path along the south side of Route 50 to the committee when it meets next week. James asked for a review of the proposed bike path after hearing from a concerned West Ocean City business owner.

“I got a call from a West Ocean City business owner who is very concerned with the proposed layout of the bike path,” he said. “I know this isn’t something your committee designs, but I do know you talk about it a lot.

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James said the business owner

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was concerned with the increased bicycle and pedestrian traffic intermingling with vehicles along the busy corridor.

“Her concern is people driving east on Route 50 turning right into businesses won’t be looking for people on bicycles,” he said. “She’s concerned there will be a number of accidents. If you could bring this up and get them to talk about other options, I think it would be a good idea.”

During earlier reviews of the proposed bike-friendly path along Route 50 in West Ocean City, James had voiced other concerns with the plan.

For example, there is some existing bike-friendly infrastructure along that section of highway, particularly in front of the outlets on the north side, but SHA is planning on tying the existing paths together with a more comprehensive system.

“I’ve expressed my concerns before,” he said. “With the wider sidewalks already in place across the street on the outlets side, it just seems like a better place for the bike path.”

DeLuca said he would broach the subject with SHA officials during next week’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting.

“I’ll bring it up at our next meeting,” he said. “We have a State Highway Administration representative on our committee and we’ll pass this along.”

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Officials Discuss Inlet’s Future

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Construction of a permanent solution to the shoaling problems in the Ocean City Inlet is expected to begin in 2021, federal officials said at a public meeting last week.

Representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) shared information about planned improvements to the Inlet and a scour hole near Homer Gudelsky Park at a packed meeting at the Berlin library May 30. While a long-term fix to Inlet shoaling is still in the planning phase, officials assured those present that after decades of study it was moving forward.

“We have been studying this for a while,” said Jacqui Seiple, project manager. “It’s been a little bit slow but now we have funding committed. We have a budget, we have a schedule.

We think this is going to progress and we hope to be able to move forward with this quickly.”

Bill Anderson, assistant secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, thanked local officials, boaters and interested individuals for attending the meeting. He said ACE representatives would share information about the Inlet project as well as plans to address the scour hole.

“We’ve got two major projects that are really going to guide the future of the Inlet over the next several dec-

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ades,” Anderson said. “The projects are going to be laid out to you but the important thing we’re really going to be looking for is your questions, your comments, your ideas that’ll help us refine this project going forward before we start putting shovels in the ground.”

He stressed that progress was being made on addressing the shoaling in the Inlet.

“I’m sure there are people in the room that are skeptic,” he said. “Many of you are probably thinking ‘you know what I’ve been to this movie before and it didn’t turn out well,’ because of course we’ve been talking about the Inlet problem for over 20 years now.

Not a whole lot moved forward until very recently.”

According to Seiple, the Inlet and scour hole projects are moving forward through the USACE Continuing Authorities Program, which allows the agency to implement small scale projects without getting specific authorization from Congress.

“The problem with the Ocean City Inlet is the accumulation of sediment in the channel,” she said. “That’s what we’re calling shoaling. The Inlet is a very, very dynamic environment. Basically, what happens is we could go out there today and dredge and depending on environmental conditions we might go back next week and still need to dredge some more.”

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Handgun Threat On Boardwalk

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A Frederick, Md. man was arrested on weapons charges last weekend after allegedly threatening a group of people on the Boardwalk and stating “I’ve got 30 bullets for all of you,” according to police reports.

Shortly before 1 a.m. last Sunday, a description was broadcasted for a reported suspect with a handgun near 9th Street and the Boardwalk. Shortly thereafter, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer located a suspect matching the description in the area of 8th Street and Baltimore Avenue. The suspect, identified as Pharoah Lawson, 18, was walking with two other individuals.

The officer detained Lawson and told him he was going to frisk him for a weapon. According to police reports, Lawson threw a purse-like bag to the other individual he was with and told the officer, “go for it, but the bag isn’t mine,” according to police reports.

The officer searched Lawson’s person and reportedly found a small amount of marijuana in a bag in his pants pocket. Another officer on scene retrieved the purse, which Lawson earlier had over his shoulder, and found it to be heavy. A frisk of the outside of the

purse revealed the outline of a handgun. OCPD officers opened the bag and found a Glock .40 caliber handgun with a loaded magazine inside, although no round was chambered in the handgun.

At that point, Lawson was taken into custody and the handgun was secured.

OCPD officers interviewed witnesses back at the original scene at 9th Street.

One witness told police he was walking on the Boardwalk with a group of friends when they were approached by Lawson and the other man. According to police reports, Lawson was attempting to start a fight with the group and advised the group, “I’ve got 30 bullets for all of you,” according to police reports.

The witness told police a second witness corroborated the first witness’s version of the events. Meanwhile, a background check with a national gun center revealed the handgun Lawson possessed was reported stolen out of Miami. A further background check revealed Lawson was wanted on a nonextraditable warrant from West Virginia.

Lawson was arrested on multiple weapons charges including possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a handgun on his person and possession of a firearm by a minor. When interviewed, Lawson reportedly told police, “I’m not a gangster, I just have that for self-defense.”

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“We’ve got two major projects that are really going to guide the future of the Inlet over the next several decades,” DNR Assistant Secretary Bill Anderson told a group of citizens last Thursday.

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Seiple provided a brief history of the Inlet, which was created in 1933. Between 1934 and 1936, the north and south jetties were constructed by USACE to stabilize the Inlet.

Seiple said a 1998 Ocean City Water Resources Study recommended deepening the Inlet but that the issue hadn’t been addressed while the Assateague Island restoration project was underway.

In 2017, however, local officials joined together to reaffirm interest in addressing the shoaling problem. That kicked off the USACE’s current efforts.

The agency confirmed there was federal interest in the project.

“Normally after that process we would begin a several year feasibility study, but when we presented the federal interest determination and discussed it with higher level management at North Atlantic Division they recognized that there has been already a lot of work done...,” Seiple said, referencing the 1998 study. “As a result of that they thought it made sense to move into the design and implementation phase. That’s where we are today.”

Though the USACE hasn’t yet determined the best way to address the shoaling problem, initial cost estimates put the project’s price at $8.5 million.

The project’s cost share agreement sets the federal contribution at 90% and the non-federal contribution at 10%. Seiple pointed out, however, that because the project was being done through the USACE Continuing Authorities Program there was a $10 million cost limit.

Currently, the shoaling issue is being addressed through dredging.

“It might be dredged for maintenance dredging or opportunistically if we’re out there for the Assateague Island project,” she said. “If they’re dredging in the area they’ll come into the Inlet, grab a scoop from the problem areas which tend to be near buoys 11 and 12, and help us out that way. That’s how we’ve been keeping the Inlet clear for navigation. It’s not really a good long-term solution so we’re really looking for something more permanent at this point.”

She said possibilities being considered at this point included the addition of a structure to increase water velocity or simply deepening the Inlet.

“At this point everything is on the table,” she said.

“We’d like to hear from you as to what you think might be a good alternative.”

As the USACE works to select a solution, the agency will be considering the cost.

“We want the benefits to outweigh the cost,” Seiple said. “This is done looking at primarily the commercial vessels. We look at the revenue that vessels are bringing in, how much they’re spending on maintenance costs because of the problems in

the Inlet, how much they’re spending on fuel costs because they’re waiting for the tide to come in, all those kinds of considerations will go into the economic analysis.”

USAC officials are still collecting data and developing models of possible solutions. They hope to have model alternatives done by the end of the year and will begin project design in early 2020. That should be completed by the fall and construction is expected to start in early 2021, Seiple said.

Following her presentation, Andrew Roach, project manager for the USACE study addressing the scour hole near Stinky Beach, outlined his research.

He said the hole was getting deeper and larger and was beginning to threaten the stability of the shoreline. Some sections of riprap in the area are starting to fail as a result of the scour hole.

“I keep thinking about it like a pothole that keeps growing deeper and larger,” he said.

While research on the issue is underway, Roach said this project had a slower timeline than the Inlet project and would likely not enter the design and implementation phase until 2021.

When attendees had the opportunity to share their questions and suggestions, one speaker attributed the shoaling problems to beach replenishment efforts.

“That’s what’s coming in,” he said. “It’s not coming from our back bays.”

USACE staff said they were considering that possibility and that various data collection efforts would improve their understanding of hydrodynamics and sediment transport.

Senator Mary Beth Carozza said the evening’s presentation had been encouraging.

“We’re actually focused on solutions tonight and not just gathering together to talk about the problem,” she said. “I wanted to give some context to those who haven’t been participating in the meetings the last four years or so. We really have made progress and we’re now at the solution stage.”

Ray Nornes told USACE officials he’d dredged the channel multiple times and had experience with the scour hole. He suggested testing its behavior by pumping some of the sand from the shoaled areas into it.

Fritz Pielert, who’s lived near Stinky Beach since 1959, talked about changes he’d noticed with the scour hole and the area’s shoaling problems over the decades. He suggested that the shoaling was less of a problem when the bridge extended farther.

“What’s changed is the dynamics of what trained that water to go where it went,” he said.

The USACE presentation and posters presented last week are available online at https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/OceanCity/.

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Trio Arrested Over Skateboarding

June 7, 2019

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Three Baltimorearea men were arrested on various charges last weekend after allegedly causing a disturbance on the Boardwalk over a skateboarding incident.

Around 11:20 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were patrolling on the Boardwalk in the area of 9th Street when they observed Javon Thomas, 26, of Baltimore, skateboarding in violation of a city ordinance. An OCPD officer stopped Thomas, told him to get off the skateboard and provide identification, but Thomas refused to comply, according to police reports.

The officer reportedly advised Thomas he was not allowed to ride a skateboard on the Boardwalk at that time, but Thomas repeatedly ignored requests to dismount and provide identification information. According to police reports, Thomas began to shout loudly and drew the attention of around 100 people on the crowded Boardwalk, who reportedly formed a half circle and began filming the incident. According to police reports, there were young families including children in strollers among the mid-morning Boardwalk crowd.

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mas shouted he was being singled out and that there were other skateboarding violations going on, although no other skateboarders were seen in the immediate area. At that point, another man, identified as Tamil Witherspoon, 26, of Parkville, started to physically and verbally hinder the OCPD investigation into Thomas’ identification, at one point physically placing himself between the officers and the suspect while shouting at police and protesting the stop.

At that point, a third man identified as Quincy West-Crump, 25, of Baltimore, intervened and attempted to get Witherspoon away from the officers despite being told not to interfere. West-Crump then attempted to grab Thomas to get him away from the OCPD’s custody. When officers attempted to hold West-Crump back, he allegedly slapped their arms away and continued to intervene.

In the end, Thomas was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order. Witherspoon was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing and hindering. West-Crump was arrested and charged with two counts of assault on police officers, disorderly conduct and obstructing and hindering.

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SNOW HILL – Repairs at Diakonia will move forward in spite of concerns regarding the selected bid.

On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved roofing and siding bids from Robert’s Coastal Construction as part of Diakonia renovations being funded through a Community Development Block Grant.

While they approved the bids, the commissioners expressed concern about the low price quoted.

“If you all feel comfortable with it, it is what it is,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said. “I would just hate to get in the middle of it and find out that it’s going wrong.”

County staff presented the commissioners with three bids for roofing and siding at Diakonia. Mitrecic was quick to point out the disparity between the roofing bids. Robert’s Coastal Construction submitted a $11,200 bid for roofing, while East Coast Contracting’s bid was $26,527 and Spicer Brothers’ bid was $46,630.

“When I see numbers this different, it raises some eyebrows to me,” he said.

Kim Reynolds, the county’s senior budget accountant, said she’d met with Mike Diffendal, a member of Diakonia’s board of directors, and he’d contacted Robert’s Coastal Construction to ensure the bid was complete.

Commissioner Jim Bunting said he had the same questions Mitrecic had regarding the low bid. He pointed out that some line items in the bid were listed as to-be-determined.

Allyson Bernard-Church, chair of Diakonia’s board of directors, said Diffendal was overseeing the project and had spoken to the low bidder extensively.

“Mike is on the job every day watching it as it happens and so am I and I have background in real estate and construction as well,” she said. “We will watch it really closely because of your concerns.”

Commissioner Ted Elder said he was worried about the quality of material that would be used.

“Spicer Brothers has an excellent reputation and they use the top of the line material that really holds up a long time,” he said. “I just wonder if we’re getting something on there that’s not going to hold up.”

Bernard-Church assured him the issue had been addressed.

Mitrecic added that the company hadn’t named a brand of shingle in its bid.

“I don’t have a problem going back and asking questions and reconfirming,” Bernard-Church said.

The commissioners voted 6-0, with Commissioner Bud Church abstaining, to accept the roofing and siding bids from Robert’s Coastal Construction.

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Area Composting Program Looking To Grow In Second Year

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OCEAN CITY – The organizers of a city-wide composting program are seeking the community’s support to expand their efforts.

Tomorrow, Go Green OC – a local nonprofit dedicated to zero-waste goals in Ocean City – will launch the second phase of its city-wide composting program.

Last fall, Go Green OC partnered with The Hobbit Restaurant owner Garvey Heiderman – director of compost

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operations for the nonprofit – to launch a pilot composting program. And during the first phase of the program, the restaurant removed nearly 2,000 pounds of food waste from the trash.

“We wanted to see how much organic waste we could take out of the waste stream, and it was just over half of the waste we produced,” Heiderman said. “It was pretty staggering to me.”

Josh Chamberlain, founder of Go Green OC, said the goal is to expand composting efforts throughout the resort.

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around to this idea.”

Heiderman said he has noticed a growing interest in composting and environmental issues, and Chamberlain noted that other resort restaurants are in the queue to join the program.

“We thought if The Hobbit generated that much waste, what do the crab houses and buffets do?” he said. “So the next phase is to expand the program, bring in more restaurants and collect more data.”

But before that happens, Go Green OC must raise funds for equipment and transportation, as no pickup services exist in the Ocean City area.

“Up to this point, all of the time and materials have been out of pocket,” Heiderman said.

To that end, the organizers said they have launched a GoFundMe campaign to expand the program.

“We have a goal of $5,000, but even raising a few thousand dollars will go very far,” Chamberlain said. “We use 100% of the proceeds for programming.”

The nonprofit’s compost program includes partnerships with the restaurant, consultants, Sunbelt Rentals, and a local organic farmer, who uses the compost on his fields.

Organizers said the program also benefits the town in several ways, as it reduces tipping fees and the need for multiple weekly trash pickups. They

added compost can be used to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and limits the amount of pesticides.

In 2019, the nonprofit’s goal is to compost more than 10,000 pounds of food waste, which would require local permitting. But Heiderman said he is eager to see the program grow.

“We are doing everything the right way and are having conversations with consultants and local officials,” he said.

“So I think there’s a potentially good outcome for this program.”

As the program expands, organizers said they will be working with students and professors at Salisbury University to collect and analyze the data and create a model that can be used moving forward.

Chamberlain said the data will also be used to seek additional support from the town, which sends waste to an incinerator in Pennsylvania to be transformed into steam and then electricity.

Heiderman added the program is a win-win for the environment and for the town.

“We are helping the environment, saving the town money and creating a better image of Ocean City,” he said, “but we are doing all of that in the most efficient way possible.”

Heiderman said those seeking more information can visit gogreenwithoc.org or the nonprofit’s GoFundMe page (www.gofundme.com/ocmdCompost).

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June 7, 2019

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SNOW HILL – The last of four suspects involved in gunpoint robberies in Ocean City last year was sentenced last week to eight years in jail.

Kiya Conner, 21, of Salisbury, pleaded guilty in March to two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery for her role in the spree last Oct. 21 and sentencing was deferred. Back in court last Thursday, Conner was sentenced to eight years for each count for a total of 16 years, but the sentence in the second count was suspended, netting her a total of eight years.

Another defendant in the case, Kevone Bunting, 19, of Seaford, was sentenced last month to 10 years with all but five suspended for his role in the robbery spree last October. Adrian Matthews last month was sentenced to a total of 24 years for two counts of robbery with all but six years suspended.

Yet another defendant, Brittney Taylor, 20 of Salisbury, last month pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery and was sentenced to five years with all but nine months suspended.

Around 7:50 p.m. last Oct. 21, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a hotel in the area of 37th Street for a reported armed robbery. According to police reports, the victim walked from the hotel’s beach bar

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About 20 minutes after that, OCPD officers responded to a convenience store at 94th Street for a reported armed robbery. When the clerk scanned a purchase and the cash register drawer opened, one suspect pointed a black handgun at the clerk. The clerk told police she was uncertain how much money the suspects had taken.

OCPD detectives viewed surveillance video from the convenience store and determined the suspects matched

the descriptions of the suspects in the armed robbery at 37th Street.

The same suspects then entered a hotel on 55th Street with hoods pulled up covering their faces and asked about renting a room, but left the scene without further incident.

Around 9:40 p.m., OCPD detectives got a break when an employee at a convenience store at 85th Street told police a person matching the description of one of the robbery suspects had entered the store and purchased cigarillos before exiting the store and leaving the scene in a silver Nissan Sentra.

Around 10:30 p.m., an OCPD officer on patrol observed the suspect Nissan Sentra in the parking lot of a restaurant on 61st Street. During a search of the vehicle, OCPD officers located sweatshirts and other apparel in the trunk

which had been worn by the suspects in the armed robberies.

Connor and Taylor were interviewed and told police Matthews and Bunting had been involved in the armed robbery in the hotel bathroom at 37th Street and were disappointed because of the low amount of cash stolen. The two female suspects also told OCPD detectives that Matthews and Bunting had committed the armed robbery at the convenience store at 94th Street.

According to police reports, Connor told detectives she had driven Matthews and Bunting to each of the armed robberies. Matthews told police the weapon used during the crimes was a BB gun and that he had discarded the weapon behind a dune fence near the beach at 60th Street. OCPD officers recovered the BB gun on the beach at 60th Street.

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In early May, a new chestnut foal was birthed by the popular mare Gokey GoGo Bones and joined a band known to frequent the highly developed areas and campgrounds.

That good news was tempered somewhat last week when the May census report revealed a 31-year-old mare known only by her alpha-numeric name N6BM sustained a broken hind leg during a fight with another horse. Decades ago, the National Park Service began assigning alpha-numeric names to the wild horses on Assateague to better track their lineage as well as identify to which sub-herd they belong and the areas of the island they tend to frequent.

According to the National Park Service May census report, N6BM had been in a fight with another horse and suffered a broken hind leg. A visitor observed the fight, which occurred about six miles south into the OverSand Vehicle Zone (OSV) and reported the incident, which allowed for N6BM to be humanely euthanized without delay.

With the birth of the new foal and the loss of the injured mare, the population of wild horses on the Maryland side now includes 21 stallions and 55 mares. At 76, the current population is now under the ideal range of 80 to 100. However, at least two more mares are believed to be pregnant and are expected to birth foals in the coming months, bringing the number closer to the front edge of the ideal range.

The National Park Service completes a full census of the horse population on the Maryland side of the barrier island six times per year in February, March, May, July, September and November. Managed as a wildlife population, the Assateague horses are free to roam over the roughly 27 miles of the barrier island and are difficult to find at times.

During each census, the horses are identified by their distinguishing characteristics, mapped and counted.

Individual horses that are not observed over multiple census periods are presumed dead. The purpose of the census is to monitor the population dynamics of the horse herd in support of the long-term fertility control program that was initiated in 1994.

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BERLIN – Community members this week honored the first class of Project SEARCH interns with an endof-year celebration at Atlantic General Hospital.

On Wednesday, families, community leaders and staff at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) gathered to celebrate Worcester County’s first class of Project SEARCH interns.

Project SEARCH is a national program created to help people with disabilities secure competitive employment.

Last year, the hospital, Worcester County Public Schools, the Worcester County Developmental Center and the Maryland State Department of Educa-

tion Division of Rehabilitation Services partnered to bring the first Project SEARCH program to Worcester County.

Last fall, five local students in their final year of high school began internships at the hospital. And this week, the community came out to celebrate the four who completed the inaugural program.

The interns – Deshawn Collick, Bradley Dornes, Toni Dixon and Tyler Howard – spent six hours a day at the hospital, rotating through three different work experiences during the school year.

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“We have four students who were with us this past year who spent time learning how to interact with each other, learning how to interact in a way that’s helpful to each other and being part of a team …,” said Michael Franklin, the hospital’s president and CEO. “It’s been a big blessing for Atlantic General Hospital because it’s helped our team also to understand we are more than just taking care of sick people. We’re here for the community, and this is a great way of helping us give back to the community.”

Carol Beatty, secretary of the Maryland Department of Disabilities, thanked the partnering agencies for supporting the program and commended the interns, their families and hospital mentors for their efforts.

“This is a milestone because it is the inaugural class,” she told the interns.

“All of the classes that come after you will look up to you because you are the pioneers. You blaze the trail.”

Superintendent Lou Taylor praised the partnering agencies for offering students with disabilities an opportunity to learn job skills.

“We feel these kids deserve as much of an opportunity, if not more, than all the kids that graduate from Worcester County Public Schools,” he said.

Through Project SEARCH, Taylor said the interns have learned to be productive members of the community.

“You need to ask three questions of kids when they go out into the public,” he said. “Ask them how well they represent themselves, how well they represent their families and how well they represent Worcester County Public Schools. And if you can get positive answers from those three things, we’ve done our jobs … Those four have done those three things.”

Delegate Wayne Hartman said Project SEARCH has been a learning lesson for both interns and hospital staff.

“Talking to those who were involved, it wasn’t about what the graduates have learned, but what those who have interacted with them have learned as well,” he said.

After being presented with superlative awards, each of the interns received certificates for completing the Project SEARCH program.

Dixon is now working at AGH as a patient safety aide. Howard and Dornes will extend their time with the hospital through a school-based work program, and Collick is currently in the middle of his job search.

Dixon said she is excited to continue working at Atlantic General.

Through the program, she said she was able to assist patients and staff in the emergency and operating rooms.

“I got to see so many cool things,” she said.

Collick completed rotations in food services and housekeeping – said his internship also taught him “how to care for others.”

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In the meantime, another OCPD officer reported seeing Walls with the dog outside the health center on Caroline Street. The original officer responded to the area and found Walls with the stolen service dog lying on the ground at his feet. When asked what he was doing with the dog, Walls reportedly told police, “I was just taking him for a walk.”

At that point, Walls was arrested and charged with first-degree burglary, theft and trespassing. When questioned further, Walls reportedly told police he had permission to enter the unit and had permission to take the service dog for a walk.

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OCEAN CITY – A Catonsville man was arrested last week after getting asked to leave a midtown nightclub property and allegedly assaulting an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer.

Around 12:50 a.m. last Tuesday, an OCPD officer was working a Reducing Availability of Alcohol to Minors (RAAM) detail at a midtown bar when he observed an employee asking Jalen Butler, 23, of Catonsville, to leave the property.

However, according to police reports, Butler continued to walk around the private parking lot and started shouting derogatory insults at the OCPD officer.

Butler was reportedly told by police to leave the premises, but did not comply. According to police reports, Butler told the OCPD officer “Look man, I’m [expletive deleted] active duty United States Marine Corps and I will break your [expletive deleted] neck,” as a group of other patrons gathered around the scene.

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OCEAN CITY – A local man was arrested on first-degree burglary charges last week after allegedly breaking into a downtown residence and taking the occupant’s service dog.

Around 10:30 p.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to an apartment building on North Division Street for a reported civil dispute. The officer met with a female victim who reportedly told police she lived at the apartment with another man and that she was in charge of taking care of the man’s service dog while he was in the hospital.

The victim told police she left the dog at the apartment around 7:30 p.m. and did not return until about 10 p.m. She told police when she returned to the apartment, her boyfriend was there, but the other man’s service dog was not.

The boyfriend told police he returned to the apartment around 8:15 p.m., but did not see the dog. He told police he did not think anything of it at the time because he believed the service dog was likely at the hospital with its owner.

The victim told police she believed another acquaintance, identified as Christopher Walls, 46, of Ocean City, likely had the dog and that she did not want to press any charges at that time.

The OCPD officer left the area at that point to begin to attempt to locate Walls and the service dog.

A short time later, the OCPD officer spoke again with the female victim, who reportedly told police she had spoken with the dog’s owner in the hospital and that they had decided they wanted to press charges against Walls. The OCPD officer spoke to the dog’s owner over the phone and was told only the female victim had permission to have the dog.

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FROM PAGE 24 at that point, but began to run away from OCPD officers. At one point, he allegedly shoved one OCPD officer before fleeing the scene on foot. He was apprehended a short time later and was charged with trespassing and second-degree assault on an officer.

Passed Out In Wrong Unit OCEAN CITY – A Woodbridge, Va. man was arrested on burglary and other charges last week after allegedly breaking into a downtown residence and falling asleep in a spare bedroom.

Around 5:45 a.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a residence on Baltimore Avenue for a reported breaking and entering that had already occurred. The officer met with the condominium’s occupant who told police he was awakened by the sound of snoring coming from a guest room. The victim reportedly told police that only he and his wife were supposed to be in the unit.

The victim told police he investigated the snoring and found Wilson Romero, 34, of Woodbridge, Va., sleeping on a bed in the guest room.

The victim told police he led his wife out of the unit, pointing out he had to unlock the door to do so. The victim then took the officer around the back of the condo building to show the officer how Romero had entered.

The officer observed the back win-

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch dow screen to be torn and the window to be wide open. The OCPD officer entered the unit and found the suspect to be sleeping on a bed. The officer awakened Romero and handcuffed him. Romero reportedly told police he belonged in the unit because he was staying on 2nd Street.

He also reportedly told police he had to go through the window because his key didn’t work. According to police reports, Romero exhibited signs of intoxication. He was arrested and charged with burglary, intoxicated endangerment, trespassing and malicious destruction of property.

Naked Man Attempts To Enter Wrong Unit OCEAN CITY – A Beltsville, Md. man was arrested on indecent exposure and other charges last weekend after allegedly attempting to enter a downtown motel room and banging on the door while completely naked.

Around 6:20 a.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a motel on 29th Street for a reported disorderly male attempting to get into a room. The complainant told police he was staying in room 14 of the motel and a male wearing only boxing shorts was attempting to get into his room.

Upon arrival, the OCPD observed Josue Louissant, 23, of Beltsville, pulling on the door handle of unit 14 nearly completely naked wearing only pink socks. According to police reports, the officer approached Louissant and asked what the issue was.

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When informed he was not staying in unit 14 and that the occupant had called police, Louissant reportedly corrected the officer and said he was staying in Salisbury. When told he was in Ocean City, Louissant reportedly said, “Plot twist, I knew that.”

During the entire discussion, Louissant was completely naked except for his socks. Louissant was arrested and charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct.

Obstructing An Investigation OCEAN CITY – A Selbyville man was arrested on disorderly conduct and obstructing and hindering charges last weekend after allegedly interfering with a police investigation of a traffic collision.

Page 25 Around 10 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were investigating a motor vehicle crash at 44th Street when they were approached by a suspect, later identified as Charles Arthur, 23, of Selbyville.

Arthur reportedly approached the officers while they were attempting to secure another suspect in a transport van.

According to police reports, Arthur launched into an expletive-laced tirade at the OCPD officers and was told multiple times to move back and not interfere with the investigation. When Arthur did not comply with the officers’ orders, police attempted to take him into custody, but he resisted and had to be taken to the ground. He was ultimately arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing and hindering.

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Ocean Downs Leads Md. In Revenue Gains

BERLIN – Maryland’s six operating casinos generated over $152 million in gaming revenue as of May, and the Ocean Downs Casino recorded the largest percentage gain over the same month of the prior year.

Maryland Lottery and Gaming’s monthly report for May was a mixed bag of results including modest gains for some of the state’s six casinos and losses for others in comparison to May 2018. For example, the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore generated $20.5 million in revenue in May 2019, representing a decline of over 12% from May 2018.

Similarly, the MGM National Harbor Casino saw its gaming revenue decline about 5% from May 2018 to May 2019. With the exception of the Ocean Downs Casino, the state’s three other casinos showed gaming revenue nearly the same from May 2018 to May 2019.

Ocean Downs Casino saw the single best increase in gaming revenue in a comparison of May 2018 to May 2019. The Ocean Downs Casino generated $7.2 million in May 2019, representing an increase of nearly 13% compared to May 2108.

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director Gordon Medenica said those casinos that saw revenue declines should not be alarming.

“As Maryland’s casinos reach full development of their respective markets, we will begin to see more volatility in month-over-month results as today’s report shows,” he said.

Alcohol Compliance Checks This Month OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD), in cooperation with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, will be conducting alcohol compliance checks during the month of June.

This enforcement effort will take place at area bars, restaurants and alcohol retailers throughout the resort.

The purpose of this operation is to ensure employees of businesses that provide alcohol are making a concerted effort to avoid selling to individuals under the age of 21. Personnel under the age of 21, accompanied by plainclothes law enforcement officers, will be visiting bars, restaurants and alcohol retailers attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages.

The OCPD and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind all business owners that serving alcohol to underage citizens is not only illegal but can have a detrimental impact to their business and the underage individual involved. The OCPD encourages everyone to obey all alcohol regulations to ensure a safer resort town.

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Horseshoe Crab Survey Underway

OCEAN CITY – The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries and Boating Services are currently conducting their annual horseshoe crab spawning survey to assess the population and habitat availability in the coastal bays.

From early May through late July, horseshoe crabs come to shore to spawn and lay eggs during high tides.

Overall, fisheries scientists and managers have determined that that there is no clear coast-wide trend in horseshoe crab abundance, but it appears there are cases of localized population declines. More data is needed about horseshoe crab populations, and the information from this survey, as well as similar surveys in other states is helping to fill in gaps in scientific knowledge.

Last year’s survey revealed the horseshoe crab population is stable in the Maryland coastal bays. Thanks to countless volunteers this program is assisting scientists with monitoring the status of this species.

The MCBP encourages the community to keep a watchful eye throughout the summer and in the event a horseshoe crab gets caught up in certain environments, such as a riprap and marshes, help it find its way back to the water. They do not bite or pinch and can be easily helped by picking them up by the sides of the shell and returning them back to the water or you can flip them right side up if they are turned over.

SU Nursing School Scores Major Grant SALISBURY – A faculty team from Salisbury University’s School of Nursing received a $149,998 planning grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Nurse Support Program-II to develop and pilot a program to expand the preparation of experienced nurses for clinical teaching positions in Maryland’s nursing programs.

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Burglar Charged With Taking Liquor

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – A Baltimore man was arrested on burglary and other charges last weekend after allegedly entering an adjacent hotel room via a balcony and swiping liquor and margarita supplies.

Around noon last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a hotel at 21st Street for a reported burglary.

Upon arrival, the officer met with two individuals who were staying in a room on the sixth floor of the hotel. The victims told police they went downstairs to get breakfast at the hotel restaurant around 8:15 a.m. and when they returned about a half an hour later, a half-gallon bottle of tequila and a bottle of margarita mix was missing from their room.

The victims told police the missing items were on a table in the hotel room in clear view of the adjacent hotel room balcony and that the sliding glass door to their balcony was left unlocked when they went to breakfast.

The victims told police they suspected a male in an adjacent room might have entered their unit because he was staring into their room just prior to them leaving for breakfast.

Police identified the occupant of the adjacent room as Christopher Geair, 44, of Baltimore, who was not present in his room when police arrived. The hotel manager told police Geair had earlier walked out of the hotel restaurant after ordering an orange juice and three shots of vodka without paying his tab.

OCPD officers entered Geair’s room and found the empty bottle of margarita mix in the trash can, but not the bottle of tequila. The victims identified the bottle of margarita mix by a sticker on the bottle from a liquor store in their hometown. About an hour later, OCPD officers were called to a different hotel about a block away for a reported intoxicated male walking around the hotel property.

OCPD officers responded and found Geair walking around with a half-gallon bottle of tequila in his hand. When questioned, Geair reportedly told police he made a stupid decision. When asked how he entered the adjacent hotel room and stole the liquor, Geair reportedly told police “I’m not going to incriminate myself,” and “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Based on the evidence and witness testimony, Geair was arrested and charged with burglary for entering the adjacent room and theft for allegedly stealing the liquor. He was also charged with theft for allegedly skipping out on his hotel bar tab.

Elder Continues Rural Legacy Program Opposition

June 7, 2019

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – County officials approved a conservation agreement with a landowner this week that will help preserve 914 acres in the Snow Hill area.

The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a Rural Legacy Area easement agreement with E.S. Adkins. E.S. Adkins is giving up the majority of the property’s development rights and in exchange will receive slightly more than $700,000.

“The owner’s surrendering all subdivision and development rights save one residence,” said Bob Mitchell, the county’s director of environmental programs.

According to Mitchell, the property owner will be paid a price of $775 per acre through the Rural Legacy Program, which pays landowners for permanent conservation easements on their properties. The program is funded through a combination of state Program Open Space funds and general obligation bonds from the state’s capital budget.

“This price was derived using the two provided appraisals together with the easement value worksheet,” Mitchell said.

He said the property had minor subdivision rights for 25 to 28 lots. With the agreement approved this week, the landowner retains the rights to build

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just one residence on the property. The owner will also have to abide by impervious surface limits, which Mitchell said meant there would be no CAFOs or chicken houses built on the land.

He said staff supported moving forward with the easement.

“The negotiated price for this easement is lower than any per acre payment in the history of the Rural Legacy Program in Worcester County,” he said.

Commissioner Ted Elder, who typically votes against these types of requests, asked how much money the landowner would be receiving.

Mitchell said it would be slightly more than $700,000 though the final amount would depend on a survey of the property.

Elder said that was $700,000 in tax-

payer money.

“I guess you could say that, derived indirectly,” Mitchell said. “Again, this is a state program that’s not going anywhere. The county’s using it. If we don’t use these funds and implement the program we’ve implemented locally and preserve these areas, that money goes to another county.”

Elder said that the land had little road frontage, even if it did have development rights for 25-28 lots.

“That’s not to say they couldn’t create them,” Mitchell said.

He added that if the county didn’t move forward with the easement, the state could potentially buy the property.

“They’ve been buying similar properties in the watershed,” he said.

When Elder asked what the taxpay-

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ers would get out of the purchase, Mitchell said they would not have access to the property, as it remained private.

“The public’s not allowed on the land they’re paying $700,000 for,” Elder said.

Commissioner Bud Church said that if the funding wasn’t used by Worcester County it would just be used by another county.

“So they’re giving us the opportunity to preserve this land as opposed to it being preserved in Wicomico or Somerset or Allegany County,” Church said.

“Either way it’s taxpayer money going to an individual,” Elder said.

The commissioners voted 6-1, with Elder opposed, to approve the agreement.

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Pines Public House & Eatery Offers Unique Dining Spot

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN PINES – The owners of a local pizza chain are bringing a new dining option to Ocean Pines with the opening of Pines Public House & Eatery.

Located on Nicholas Lane, Pines Public House & Eatery combines elevated Eastern Shore cuisine with handcrafted metropolitan cocktails in an upscale dining atmosphere.

Co-owners Alex Buinovskis and Denis Klimins said Pines Public House is a complete departure from the chain of ca-

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sual pizza eateries they’ve operated throughout the years. For nearly a decade, the two business partners have operated Fox’s Pizza Den, with locations in Millville, Selbyville and Berlin.

“We looked at the building and the land and decided it was time to begin a project of our own,” Klimins said.

Last year, the business partners learned the space previously occupied

by Pizza Hut was available in Ocean Pines. After a tour of the space, the two decided to move forward with plans to establish a fine dining eatery.

“There’s no competition for fine dining

here,” Buinovskis said. “So we came in and went that direction.”

Throughout the winter and early spring, the owners worked with contractors and Gina Drago Frey of Gina Drago Design to completely transform the space into a cozy, intimate eatery with a woodsy atmosphere. For example, the restaurant features Alaskan birch walls, a see-through fireplace and a bar with balm of Gilead wood and Cambria quartz countertops.

“Everything about this space is custom,” Drago said.

And Buinovskis said the menu is just

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as unique. Menu items include “Shore Good Duck” with crispy skin, Asian slaw, peach barbecue and rice pilaf, a tuna poke stack made with marinated sushigrade ahi, cucumber, mango, avocado, seaweed salad and coconut milk rice and a “Boozy Chop” served with garlic mashed potatoes, lemon parmesan broccoli and a bourbon peppercorn glaze, to name a few. Select dishes also include organic, vegan and gluten-free options.

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vegetarians and meat lovers.”

Klimins said patrons can also expect the menu to change with each season.

“Seasonal foods will be reflected in our menu,” he said.

Accompanying the menu is a large selection of red and white wines and craft and IPA beers. Manager Erin Meyers, who helped create the restaurant’s menu and drink specials, said they also worked with the Philadelphia-based Evil Genius Beer Company to brew a beer specifically for Pines Public House.

“It’s called Birch Please,” she said.

“It’s a grapefruit IPA.” Pines Public House also sells handcrafted and cold smoked cocktails, including a maple bacon-infused bourbon with chocolate and walnut bitters and a Bloody Mary garnished with bacon, stuffed olives and a smoked Old Bay chicken wing.

“They are high-end, more complex cocktails that flow with the menu …,” Meyers said. “We use our barrels here to age our own bourbon, and eventually we’d like to age our own scotch and smoke chardonnay. That’s something that’s not touched on anywhere around here. It’s more of a cosmopolitan cocktail menu.”

Pines Public House opened its doors last month, and the owners said they are pleased by the outpouring of support from the community.

“We’ve really put a lot into this,” Valerievich said. “So we aren’t just going to be here for a few years and then leave.

We will be here for a long time.”

Dinner is served daily beginning at 4 p.m., but the owners said Pines Public House will soon open for lunch and happy hour. For more information, visit pinespublichouse.com or the Pines Public House & Eatery Facebook page, or call 443-513-4688.

“It’s almost like a touch of home when you come here,” Meyers said. “There’s nothing like it in this area.”

A wide variety of Eastern Shore cuisine, examples of main dishes pictured, are available. “There’s something for everybody … vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers,” said co-owner Alex Buinovskis.

Photos by Dana Marie Photography

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Pictured in the bar area of the new restaurant are, from left, designer Gina Drago Frey, manager Erin Meyers and coowners Alex Buinovskis and Dennis Klimins.

Photo by Bethany Hooper

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On Tuesday, town staff cordoned off the sidewalk in front of the rear portion of the building that houses Burley Inn Tavern.

“The property owner is investigating possible structural issues with the building and we closed the sidewalk as a precaution,” Town Administrator Laura Allen said.

The building, which is owned by Jack Burbage, is expected to be undergoing renovations soon, accord-

ing to Samantha Pielstick, Burbage’s property manager. She said when Burbage had an engineer visit the site this week in preparation for a remodel of the building, he’d advised them to “err on the side of caution” and cordon off the area. The roped off storefront sits between Town Center Antiques and the Burley Inn Tavern.

“It’s just an overabundance of caution,” Pielstick said.

Burbage hopes to remodel the space, which has been vacant for years, so that it can be used as an office. She added that they didn’t have a timeline for the project yet as the Berlin Historic District Commission still had to be consulted.

Council Overrides Executive’s Veto

June 7, 2019

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

SALISBURY – County leaders this week voted to reaffirm a legislative bill vetoed by the county executive.

On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to reaffirm a legislation bill adopted by the council in May and subsequently vetoed

by County Executive Bob Culver.

The legislative bill corrects a drafting error in the county’s personnel manual defining “termination-at-will.”

Late last month, however, Culver returned the bill back to the council with his veto. In a letter sent to the council, Culver argued against the classification of at-will employees.

“I vetoed Legislation Bill 2019-03 correcting the definition of Termination-At-Will in the Personnel Manual,” he wrote. “For continuity of operations and the support of proper governance that eliminate charter violations which could result in wrongful termination, these key positions should not be atwill employees.”

Culver also highlighted Section 602 of the county charter, which reads, “A. All appointments and promotions of county employers shall be made on the basis of merit and fitness, except in case of persons employed to make or conduct a special inquiry, investigation, examination and installation, if the County Executive certifies that the employment is temporary and that the work should not be performed by regular county employees.

“B. Discrimination prohibited. The personnel system shall ensure that personnel actions with regard to merit employees are based on merit and fitness, and that no person shall be hire to, or removed from, or in any way favored or discriminated against, with respect to any county position because of their sex, race, national origin, religion or political affiliations.”

Culver said it was his responsibility to protect the county from any liability.

“No employees should be terminated without cause or good substance for such wrongful actions,” he wrote. “It is my duty to protect the county from the liability of wrongful and discriminatory termination and there should not be any language that excludes employees from a grievance process if this should occur.”

Councilman Marc Kilmer told the council on Tuesday he was in support of the bill’s reconsideration.

“I understand this legislation is merely correcting a drafting error in the initial legislation and bringing the personnel manual into the county charter with the rest of the personnel manual,” he said. “I think it’s a very uncontroversial bill.”

The council voted unanimously to reaffirm the legislative bill.

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Mike Gillespie: 2nd Day On The Patrol

June 7, 2019

OCBP Alumni Of The Week

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(Editor’s Note: The following is the latest of an going series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)

OCEAN CITY – It's often said that every day on the OCBP is an adventure, some a bit more than others.

Mike Gillespie might not have been aware of this when he passed his test in 58-degree water.

It was 1977 and the Memorial Day weekend was starting off rather cool.

He started the first week of June on 94th Street and was determined to be early. On his second day, he was up and scanning the water before anyone else was around when he heard screaming and saw someone in distress, waving their hands and getting pummeled by the surf.

Gillespie swam out to the man, but quickly realized he wasn't the one in trouble. It was his "buddy" who had disappeared in the surf. "I got a general direction of where he was last seen and began duck diving in the rough surf as waves were breaking where we were trying to stand," he recalled.

Gillespie felt around for what felt like 10 minutes, but was probably more like two, when he "felt a big lifeless body floating a couple of feet beneath the surface." He brought the man up and "got his head onto the buoy and gave him a couple of breaths to no avail." Gillespie got the man through the breakers and into waist deep water when another guard showed up to help.

"By now a crowd of 50 or so onlookers circled around us as we pulled him onto the soft sand," Gillespie said.

The man was put down with, "a loud thud and the crowd gasped as he started breathing again," according to Gillespie.

Gillespie learned on that second day that "these physical and mental challenges helped prepare me for the real world." In 1982, when he left the beach for the world of finance, he was ready.

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Linda A. Barrett OCEAN CITY -- Linda A. Barrett, 75, of Ocean City, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in her home with family.

Born in York, Pa., on Aug. 18, 1943 as the oldest of five children, she is survived by her brother, Rance Hulshart. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosaleen T. Hulshart; step-father, LINDA A. BARRETT Carl Hulshart; and her siblings, Karen Sheely, Sheila Hess and Victor Lee Hulshart, all of York, Pa. She is survived by her children, Ronald Barrett and his wife Hagit,

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countless nieces, nephews, and friends.

Linda was a graduate of Albright College where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Linda was an Ocean City business owner with her late husband, John David Barrett, for more than 30 years and worked as a care giver and volunteer at Diakonia Thrift Shop, Atlantic General Hospital and FORGE Youth and Family Academy.

She loved spending time with other members of the community and was known for her kindness, smile and silly sense of humor, but her passion has always been with youth. Linda was often called “mom” by many during her involvement with her children in Worcester County Schools from 1975 to 1990 and has spent the last four years as the official grandmother to dozens of youth members at FORGE Youth and Family Academy in Pittsville.

A brief memorial service and celebration of life was held at Fager’s Island on June 2.

In honor of Linda and her passion for youth in the community and in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to FORGE Youth and Family Academy, Inc. 5930 Box Iron Road, Girdletree, Md. 21829.

Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Fu-

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Rita J. Castrignano BERLIN -- Rita J. Castrignano, age 76, from Berlin, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, May 23 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake, in Salisbury.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Julia and Thomas Quinn. She graduated from Coughlin High School and worked at RCA and Harris CorporaRITA J. tion until her retirement in 1998. She CASTRIGNANO was an avid music lover and enjoyed working with her husband as a DJ for Travelin Sounds. Upon her retirement in Ocean City, she worked seasonally at the Assateaque Market in West Ocean City.

Rita was a member of the Holy Savior Church in Ocean City and the women’s auxiliary at Mystic Harbor.

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She was proceeded in death by her son, Thomas Koval; grandson, CJ Evans; and sister, Loretta Thomas.

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Fredrick Lee Royer OCEAN CITY -- Fredrick Lee Royer, age 79, died on May 25, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Francis M. Royer and Florence E. Feller Royer. He is survived by his wife of FREDRICK 58 years, Joyce F. LEE ROYER George Royer, and children, Sharon Rolfs and her husband Harold of Waldorf, Robert Royer of Owings and Lisa Royer of

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Fred had nine grandchildren, Melyssa, Megan, Matt, Heath, Hunter, Kaleb, Bryton, Zayden and Quinten; two great-grandchildren, Miana and Melia; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister, Nancy DiLodovico and her husband Frank of Dunkirk, Md. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary-Frances Clare Richardson and Patricia Mobley.

A Christian Mass was held June 5 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. A donation in Fred’s memory may be made to Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America, 3011 Townsgate Road, Suite 450, Westlake Village, Calif. 91361. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Alexander Vincent Rosellini OCEAN CITY -- Alexander Vincent “Sonny” Rosellini, 76, of Baltimore and Ocean City, passed peacefully on May 29, 2019, in his home surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.

Sonny is survived by his wife of 58 years, JoAnn; two daughters, Kimberly Coffey and Rita Morsberger and her husband Dell; and five grandchildren, Jordan and Jacob Coffey, Brooke, Grant and Ryan Morsberger. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Rosellini.

He is predeceased by his father, Alesandro, and mother, Josephine, as well as a son-in-law, Tommy Coffey.

Sonny owned the Valley View Inn in Parkville for over 30 years. Happiest in his shorts and Birkenstocks, he enjoyed his daily rounds of visiting friends and family.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Isaac Jogues in Parkville. A reception will follow from noon-4 ALEXANDER p.m. at the Columbus VINCENT Gardens, 4301 ROSELLINI Klosterman Ave., Nottingham, Md. 21236.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 13, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, Md. 21842.

Private interment will be in Moreland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zaching Against Cancer Foundation, 6700 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 185, Columbia, Md. 21046.

Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, a division of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811. Please visit www.easternshorecremation.com to express condolences to the family.

Obituaries cost $50 to appear in The Dispatch and photos are no extra charge. Direct all inquiries to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com, fax to 410-641-4561 or mail to P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811.

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Another Perspective On Trash Disposal Editor: The May 31, 2019 issue of The Dispatch contained articles that show the trend toward fewer government services to help the people, the possibility of higher taxes for those fewer services and the plan for more punishment and fines for infringements that are the result of fewer services, plus higher taxes for the new services that would be required to police those violations.

It is our belief (and hope) that government exists to serve the people, not the other way around. This would be based on the idea that government, the larger entity, is more capable of managing certain tasks in areas where one person’s singular efforts are too small.

Such an area would be disposal of trash.

In a smaller, poorer country, such as the Bahamas, for instance, many individuals in the out islands have to maintain their own trash dump, often in their front yards. On the other hand, in the United States, many county and municipal governments provide pickup services not only for trash and recyclables but also for yard debris.

Worcester County, in contrast, charges a hefty fee for the privilege of using the county dump, which also is inconveniently located for a large number of residents. Otherwise, residents pay for trash pickup services from an independent contractor or do their own recycling by making use of “convenience centers” and recycling sites

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR such as that offered near Walmart.

We are alarmed to see proposals for cutting back on the number of county employees and convenience centers involved in receiving trash. We agree with County Commissioner Bud Church, who indicated that there would be more trash on the roads if there were fewer convenience centers. Commissioner Diana Purnell rightly acknowledged that many would not be able to afford pickup services or be able to take their trash to a center. On the other hand, Commissioner Jim Bunting wants to do away with the convenience centers altogether.

And then there’s Director of Public Works John Tustin’s “educational campaign” to curb illegal dumping with a suggestion of surveillance cameras and fines. Of course, it would take higher taxes and more personnel to provide revenue to support this effort whereas greater accessibility and frequency of dumping sites would prevent the need for policing and punishment.

If we’re going to have to spend more money, let’s do it for pro-environment prevention and services rather than for after-the-fact punishment and fines.

Monty and Sara Lewis West Ocean City

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At a recent meeting of the Berlin Mayor and Council, Planning Director Dave Englehart told officials that his department has so far received seven building permit applications for new homes in 2019. Somehow, the town presented these seven building permits as proof that these drastic cost increases are not impacting the real estate industry.

Like the rest of the country, our market struggles with inventory shortages and the high cost of new home construction limits our ability to provide our clients with high quality, affordable options. Therefore, we are thrilled to know that more homes are being built in Berlin.

However, our numbers show that the market in Berlin is not doing as well this year as it did last year. According to the Bright Multiple List Service, which is used by all local REALTORS® to list available properties, the number of new listings in Berlin between January 2019 and May 2019 increased by 13.6% compared to the same time period last year.

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and May 2019 decreased by 8% compared to the same time period last year. The volume of real estate sold between January 2019 and May 2019 decreased by 5.3%. That’s less homes selling in Berlin.

We want Berlin’s real estate market to be successful, not only for our members, but also for the property owners whose rights we are sworn to protect. While it is encouraging that the town is receiving building permits, to allude that the real estate market isn’t taking a hit, despite these drastic cost increases, is incorrect and misleading.

Cameron Drew Berlin (The writer is a director with the Coastal Association of REALTORS®.)

Event Support Acknowledged Editor: The second year of “The Big GetTogether” was a big success. I would like to personally thank everyone who contributed so generously to our fundraising event, held on May 22 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.

The Big Get-Together brought together tastings of craft beer, local wines, local food, original artwork, live music, and a “99 Bottles of Wine on the Wall” auction for a fun-filled evening that raised much-needed funds to support the programs of the Art League of Ocean City.

A special thank you to Sandy Gillis and her OC Foodie Tour for bringing in tastings from Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon, Candy Kitchen Shoppes, Dolle’s Candyland, Higgins Crab House, Longboard Café, OC Wasabi, Pit n Pub, Ripienos, Sanibel’s Oceanside 32 and Tailchasers. Thank you to Jamie Albright for coordinating the wall of wine and auction and to ShoreCraft Beer for lining up the craft beers tastings and Windmill Creek Winery & Vineyards for the local wine tastings.

Our gratitude also goes out to all who donated gift cards for our auction, including Angler, Coconuts, Creative Day Spa, Dolle’s Candyland, BLU/Embers, Fenwick Inn, Guido’s Burritos, Jolly Roger, OC Foodie Tour, Old Pro Golf, Pit n Pub, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Roland Powell Convention Center, SeaQuest Fashions, Team Productions, Touch of Italy, and Windmill Creek.

Thank you to Claire Esham for the wonderful music, and to all the wine donors who provided bottles for the auction. We also want to recognize the many volunteers to helped make this event possible, including Sandy Glassman, Kathy Bohs, Susan Burch, Marian Bickerstaff, Menat Elgadder, Becky Simonds and Shannon Southcomb.

Art does “bring together” the best in all of us.

Rina Thaler Ocean City (The writer is the executive director of the Art League of Ocean City and Ocean City Center for the Arts.)

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Anti-Casino Fight Seems Silly Now

The times sure have changed for the Ocean Downs Casino over the last eight years.

Today the casino has more than 880 slot machines and 10 banked table games. It employs hundreds and is an economic engine for the county.

In the years leading up to its 2011 opening as a casino, the thought of the ocean oval on Route 589 adding slot machines was feared by Ocean City and Worcester County officials. The primary concerns involved the assumption it would hurt Ocean City’s tourism base by providing increased competition through free food and meals as well as impug its family reputation. Additionally, there were traffic concerns for Route 589, worries over addiction issues growing and the area’s poor becoming worse off with gambling so readily available.

Thanks to hindsight, it’s official the evils pitched primarily by Ocean City officials never materialized. The people of Worcester County and especially Maryland wanted gambling. They supported slots in a referendum and then backed the expansion to table games.

The financial numbers behind the casino are staggering. Ocean Downs Casino saw the state’s largest increase in gaming revenue in a comparison of May 2018 to May 2019. The Ocean Downs Casino generated $7.2 million in May, representing an increase of nearly 13% compared to May 2108.

A portion of the revenue (33.5%) is dedicated to an education trust fund for the state as well as to Worcester County through local impact grants (5.5%). By law, the impact grants are awarded with 60 percent going to the county, Ocean City getting 20 percent and Berlin and Ocean Pines each receiving 10 percent. In July of 2011, the kickback to the county totaled $208,000. In May of 2019, the local impact grant was $356,746 with total fiscal year contributions totaling $3.5 million with another month to record.

The revenue is making a difference and is largely used to fund infrastructure improvements. For example, Berlin is using its casino distribution to pay off its new police station.

Furthermore, in the form of low-interest loans, revenue from the casino has been used to help jumpstart fledgling businesses in need of an immediate cash injection. For instance, in 2016, the Hoop Tea company received a $250,000 loan through the VOLT program, which is directly funded by dollars spent at the casino as part of the legislation approving slot machines in Maryland.

The positives of the casino being in Worcester County far outweigh the negatives today. That comes as a welcome surprise to many.

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By Publisher/Editor Steve Green

The year after an election is always tough on property owners. It’s when taxes are typically increased to help balance budgets facing increased expenditures. Local property owners in Worcester County are going to be especially hit hard this year because property taxes have been raised by Berlin, Ocean City and county governments.

In Worcester County, the property tax rate will jump a penny, from $.745 per $100 of assessed valuation to $.845 (resulting in $5 million in new revenue), and the income tax will increase by half of a percent, from 1.75% to 2.25% (bringing in $3.5 million in new dollars). For Worcester, thanks largely to pricey land values close to the coast, the property tax rate is the second lowest in the state and the income tax rate remains the lowest.

With those boastful designations in their cap, it seemed to be an easy decision this year for the commissioners to raise taxes. History shows us the commissioners, like most elected officials in government, usually raise taxes in the first budget after an election year. The hope being voters will forget about the increase by the time they vote again in three years.

It’s a philosophy that rings true traditionally.

There were a few things I found interesting about the county’s budget and the process.

Of the $201 million budget, approximately $91.6 million in county funds will be dedicated to schools. This year’s allocation represents a 4.7% increase over last year’s education spending. It’s clear support for the school system among the commissioners is there. For the first time I can remember, the commissioners approved the school board budget (unanimously) and the general budget (6-1 with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed) in separate votes to confirm the dedication to public education.

Staying with education, according to the new budget, it costs approximately $20,052 to educate a child in Worcester County. That number is derived from an estimated student population of 6,810 and approximately $136 million in total funding for the school system to operate.

I was surprised to see Mitrecic was the lone no vote on the budget. I thought Commissioner Josh Nordstrom would vote against the budget as well since he has expressed dismay over his home district of Pocomoke being turned down for funds on several fronts. Nordstrom indicated he was flirting with not voting for the proposed room tax increase as a show of disappointment over his colleagues not supporting his requests. Last month he did not vote for the enabling legislation for the room tax increase. The commissioners must unanimously approve the room tax increase or it will not happen. My guess is Nordstrom will vote for the room tax increase because it’s the right thing to do.

Since being elected five years ago, Mitrecic has voted against the budget because he believes the county is not giving enough money back to Ocean City, which he represents. He remains convinced Ocean City should be receiving considerably more funding from the county because of the tax differential concept, or duplication of services. My guess is Mitrecic will always vote against the county budget because Ocean City will never get compensated by the county for the services it pays for but never uses, such as solid waste, public works and emergency services.

It’s a political hot potato with no solutions county officials and state legislators can stomach because any change will have disastrous impacts on property owners living outside of Ocean City in the form of major tax increases.

“It’s not really a good long-term solution so we’re really looking for something more permanent at this point.”

That’s what Army Corps of Engineers Project Manager Jacqui Seiple told a group of fishermen, elected officials and citizens at last week’s meeting on the Inlet shoaling problem and the current plan of attack involving periodic dredging.

Included in last week’s presentation on the Inlet were three potential long-term solutions – building a structure to alter patterns for sediment deposit, deepening the channel and realigning the channel to deeper water. The estimated cost to address the shoaling has been put at $8.5 million with total spending not to exceed $10 million. As far as a timeline for work, the scope of which has not been decided, officials reported executing something “more permanent” would likely come in 2021.

Nonetheless, the meeting coupled with the presentations left many in attendance content a commitment is there to address this chronic problem once and for all. Senator Mary Beth Carozza expressed relief at that prospect.

“We’re actually focused on solutions tonight and not just gathering together to talk about the problem,” she said. “I wanted to give some context to those who haven’t been participating in the meetings the last four years or so. We really have made progress and we’re now at the solution stage.”

Let’s hope that momentum continues in the near future.

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Engle Shares Player of Year Honors In The News

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team, fresh off its fifth regional championship in six years, was well-represented when the Bayside South awards were announced last week including Co-Player of the Year honors for senior Sarah Engle.

The Seahawks captured the Bayside South championship this season and reached the state semifinals for the fifth time in six years and Engle was right in the middle of most of the action. The

prolific scorer was named Bayside South Co-Player of the Year when the conference awards were announced last week. Parkside’s Leah Vilov was also named Co-Player of the Year.

The Seahawks were well-represented on the All Bayside South Conference lists. Joining Engle on the All Bayside South-First Team were Ellie Dutton, Alyssa Romano, Kennedy Duke, Logan Townsend, Brittyn Lyra Leonard and Isy Kristick. Named to the All Bayside South-Second Team were Darby Moore, Abby Yesko and Julianna Fohner.

Johnston Earns Top Bayside South Honor

Decatur’s Xan Johnston last week was named Bayside South Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Pictured above, Johnston digs in against Worcester Prep in a game this season.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur boys’ varsity lacrosse standout Xan Johnston was named Bayside South CoDefensive Player of the Year last week when the conference awards were announced.

Johnston, bound for Lynn University next year, was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year last week when the Bayside South post-season awards were announced. Sharing the honor

with Johnston was Parkside’s Stevie Mancha. Bennett’s Luke Nestor was named Bayside South Offensive Player of the Year for the third year in a row.

Joining Johnston from Decatur on the All Bayside South-First Team were Chase Porter and Andrew Ball. Seahawks named to the All Bayside SouthSecond Team were Eric Gwin, Austin Airey and Kevin Beck. Seahawks Tony Scafone, Ryley Rayne and John James were also named All-Conference-Honorable Mention.

23rd Mako Mania Tournament Underway

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

Surf Club’s Longboard Challenge Returns

Decatur’s Sarah Engle was named Bayside South Co-Player of the Year when the conference awards were announced last week. Pictured above is Engle in action against Cape this season.

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MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Surf Club this weekend is holding the 17th Annual OC Surf Fest including the longboard team challenge with a weekend-long festival of contests and parties at different venues around the resort.

The annual event gets underway on Friday with a kick-off party at Barn 34 just a few blocks from the weekend’s contest site at the Castle in the Sand. On Saturday, the festivities continue with the Ocean City Surf Club “Anything Goes” Longboard Team Challenge at the beach in front of the Castle in the Sand at 37th

Street. The contest will feature 16 teams from all over the country competing for bragging rights for the next year.

On Sunday, the professional longboard surfers take center stage with 16 pros from all over the U.S. competing. The competition on Sunday gets more serious with a $5,000 prize purse on the line for the winner.

The Ocean City Surf Club is a local non-profit organization that initiated the Adopt Your Beach program, conducted the Surf into Integrity program at Stephen Decatur Middle School, offers scholarships for local high school students, conducts year-round beach and marsh cleanups and sponsors social events for club members.

OCEAN CITY – The 23rd Annual Mako Mania shark tournament got underway today with dozens of boats and teams of anglers participating in the annual event that serves as a kickoff of sorts for the summer offshore fishing tournament season.

Curiosity seekers will cram into Bahia Marina all weekend for a chance to see a potential winning shark hoisted at the scale in what has become a festival of sorts celebrating the arrival of another summer offshore fishing season. Makos are the featured species in the tournament although there are also divisions for threshers and bluefish.

Like most tournaments in the area, conservation of the various species is paramount and to that end, an award and a check for $1,000 is given out for the most shark releases called the W. W. Harman Award.

The tournament got underway yesterday with registration and a captain’s meeting, but the action gets underway offshore today, the first of three fishing days. Weigh-ins are held each of the next three days beginning around 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at host Bahia Marina.

A total of 37 boats and 176 anglers

competed in the 2018 version of the Mako Mania and the estimated total prize money doled out after the event came in at $87,590.

The big story last year was a massive thresher weighed at the scale by the crew on the Fishful Thinking. The thresher, which was practically the length of the boat and had to be hauled in alongside the SeaMent weight out at 644 pounds, which would qualify as the new Maryland state record for the species.

In the mako release division, the SeaMent also took first place with six releases and earned $17,700. The Portabella was second with three releases and earned $3,690. The Absolut Pleasure was third with two releases and earned $8,667. The Siren was third fourth with two releases and earned $3,690 and the Nontypical was fifth with one release and earned $684.

The SeaMent was second in the thresher division with a 355-pounder and earned an additional $10,035.

Third place in the thresher division went to Fishful Thinking with a 183-pounder worth $1890. The Teaser swept the bluefish division with two fish totaling over $5,000 in prize money. The W.W. Harmon Award for most mako released went to the SeaMent.

mallards earn Several mIll awards

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team placed several players on the Maryland Independent Lacrosse League (MILL) All-Conference First Team when the post-season honors were announced last week.

The Mallards compete each year in both the MILL and the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference

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(ESIAC). This season, the Worcester boys won the ESIAC championship, but fell to Calverton, 8-7, in the MILL title game despite a valiant comeback attempt.

When the MILL First-Team was announced last week, the Mallards were well-represented on the list. Named to the conference first team were attackman Alec Dembeck, midfielder Graham McColgan, long-stick middie Cooper Richins, defenseman Cole Berry and goalkeeper Hunter Gentry.

40th Small boat tourney returns next Week

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Marlin Club’s Small Boat Tournament gets underway next week for the 40th time.

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, next 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.

In the billfish release division, the crew on the Joken took first-place and the crew on the De-Bait-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 tournament-high $6,255. In the tuna division, Offshore Hooker took firstand 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.

Summer Seahawk basketball camp Slated

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Fresh off another highly successful season for the varsity program, Stephen Decatur basketball coach B.J. Johnson and his staff next week are hosting the 8th Annual Seahawk Summer Basketball Camp.

The annual camp will teach young participants the fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on development. The camp will include individual and team instruction from Johnson and his assistants including coaches Greg “Bubby” Brown and Jeff Levan.

Players will be grouped by age and ability, assuring each participant has the opportunity to thrive in the summer camp. Each participant will be given a camp T-shirt and a basketball. In addition to the individual and team instruction, the players will participate in

two-on-two, three-on-three and fiveon-five games with contests and other prizes.

Under Johnson’s direction, the Seahawks were a state championship finalist and Bayside South co-champs in 2016, Bayside Conference champs and a state semifinalist in 2017 and state 3A-East region champs in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The Seahawks also own a 25-game home winning streak spanning 2016 to 2017. Participation in the summer camp will help prepare young players to later become part of the outstanding program at Decatur.

The camp is set for June 17-20 at Stephen Decatur High School from 9 a.m. to noon each day and is open to boys and girls in grades 2-8. The early registration fee is $90 with a $100 registration fee at the door. For more information, contact Johnson at 443-373-9546 or email coachbaj83c@aol.com.

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here is a certain bond among parents we all should embrace.

Raising children is a journey full of peaks and valleys.

It’s meant to be challenging and rewarding at the same time. It’s the ups and downs associated with the daily trials and tribulations that remind me this journey is like a train with the adults trying to keep it on the right track. There are derailments along the way, sometimes daily, but each day the train starts on the track headed in the right direction.

Parenting is a unique connection, and we should all rally together as a community because it’s a crazy adventure. No matter how a family appears, there are challenges within. Rather than be competitive, we should be supportive and appreciative. There are individual concerns and worries for all parents to face. Each child is different and comes with strengths and weaknesses. There are obstacles with raising kids every day. The severity of these hurdles may pale in comparison to others, however. For instance, I would argue parenting a special needs child is more difficult than a so-called neuro-typical child. The challenges are more serious and complicated and not as easy to address with typical parenting. It takes creativity and a lot of redirection as well as patience.

I would know because we have an 11-year-old fifth grader who would be described as normal, although he has his challenges. His strengths far outnumber his weaknesses. He has always been an overachiever, but he has a stubborn streak. He can be kind and thoughtful at one moment and mean and inconsiderate at others (although the former far outweigh the latter).

We also are raising a nine-year-old third grader who has special needs.

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He keeps us on our toes for sure.

No matter the parenting journey, the point here is we parents need to be kind to each other. We need to lift each other up. We need to resist kid comparisons and competitiveness.

We should be a resource to help others. We should listen to each other’s worries because sometimes it just helps to know others are coping with the same issues. Most importantly we must laugh together because laughter truly is the best medicine.

Parenting should be a bonding experience. I call it the “I see you” bond.

Over the last few months, I’ve been keeping notes on “I see you” moments with parents. It’s those instances when only other parents can understand what’s up. Some of these have to do with special needs kids, while others are things I’ve observed with so-called normal families.

•I see you leaving school each morning with a look of relief because a parenting break is ahead of you. It doesn’t matter if this time includes a stressful work environment. It’s more predictable and less stressful than rushing around each morning getting the kids ready for school.

•I see you leaving behind your grocery cart in the store to locate a wandering kid, only to forget where the cart is you left behind.

•I see you at school assemblies beaming with pride over your child’s performance. I see you later agonizing over the terrible video you took because you were too busy actually watching your child perform.

•I see you at travel sports tryouts wanting him or her to do their best while also preparing how you will

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•I see you parking in the same parking spot every day because your child likes routine and freaks out at the mere mention of parking closer to school on a rainy day.

•I see you standing by your vehicle with the door open waiting for the electronics game of choice to be completed before going into the grocery store. After all, getting to school or an appointment on time is far less important than completing the latest Minecraft build or MarioKart race.

•I see you walking into school with cases of water while your kid runs far ahead with nothing but an empty bookbag and lunch bag.

•I see you and your spouse exchanging eye roll looks at church running out of options to keep your little ones entertained.

•I see you battling with a teenager who vacillates in minutes between sweet and caring to rude and nasty.

•I see you catching a quick nap in your vehicle while your kid is at sports practice.

•I see you and get your efforts to avoid meaningless small talk at the grocery store because I share the sentiment.

•I see you and agree Fortnite is ridiculous.

•I see you at field day glancing at your watch and wondering how these teachers do it every day.

•I see you running your hands through your hair and rubbing your eyes wondering why you are always so tired.

I know I take comfort in these observations because I feel it, too.

Maybe it will bring you peace in your respective journey as well.

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Pet’s Name: Junior Pet’s Age/Breed: 12-year-old Maine coon mix Pet’s Owner: Phyllis Groves

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Pet’s Name: Arlo Pet’s Age/Breed: 7-year-old Chesapeake Bay retriever mix Pet’s Owner: Pam Polk

Pet’s Name: Denali Pet’s Age/Breed: 20-month-old yellow lab Pet’s Owner: David Giusti

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Pet’s Name: Lola Pet’s Age/Breed: 6-year-old Bichon, poodle and maltese mix Pet’s Owners: Bruce & Shelley Tortoreti

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Pet’s Name: Bella Blu Pet’s Age/Breed: 1-year-old Siberian forest cat Pet’s Owner: Judy Jameson

Pet’s Name: Treble & Lula Belle Pet’s Age/Breed: Rottweilers, 19 weeks and 1 year Pet’s Owners: Brandy & Jason Danner

The Dispatch presents the latest edition of its Pets of the Month Contest.

Each month one special animal, or two, in some cases, is picked as the cutest photo of the bunch through a private vote of our staff. Here we present this month’s pets, submitted by our readers.

On the front page is last month’s winning entry, Kobi, owned by Jerry and Esther Lupton.

Those interested in participating in future months’ contests are invited to send their lovable pet photo to us at editor@mdcoastdispatch.com (preferred) or to P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811 or drop it off at our office in Berlin at 10012 Old Ocean City Blvd.

Please be sure it’s a high-quality photo suitable for reproduction and to include your mailing address, the pet’s name, age and breed and the owner’s first and last name. The next series will appear in this space on July 12.

Pet’s Name: Crockett & Davey Pet’s Age/Breed: Golden Retriever, 3 months, and Shepherd mix rescue, 2 years old Pet’s Owners: Drew & Laurie Haugh

Pet’s Name: Tito Pet’s Age/Breed: 2-year-old Cane Corso Italian Mastiff Pet’s Owners: Jason & Pamela Bookmyer

Pet’s Name: Milo Pet’s Age/Breed: 6-year-old short hair domestic Pet’s Owner: Janet Nicholson

Pet’s Name: Scar Pet’s Age/Breed: 1-year-old Doberdore Pet’s Owners: Kimberly & Blake Lindenberger

Fenwick Island Approves App For Parking Permits

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FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island will offer a free parking permit app beginning this summer season.

Last week, the Town of Fenwick Island introduced a new ParkMobile app, which allows visitors to obtain a permit for street parking without visiting the Fenwick Island Police Department or the kiosk.

“The Town implemented ParkMobile for a couple of reasons …,” Town Manager Terry Tieman said. “We believe it will be more convenient for vis-

itors in Fenwick Island and it is more efficient, saving valuable staff time.

Last year, we installed a parking kiosk at the Police Station for the same reason.”

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

The permits can then be used to park in sections of street parking labeled “parking by permit only.”

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The app does not include beachend parking, which is reserved for property owners with blue hang tags.

While the sign for a permit zone may be listed anywhere on the street, resort officials said visitors still must observe that parking is only allowed in areas with white lines and does not block driveways and trash receptacle areas.

Parking permit “zones” for ParkMobile are located on Atlantic Avenue, Bayard Street, Cannon Street, Essex Street, Farmington Street, Georgetown Street, Houston Street, Indian Street, James Street, King Street and Lewes Street on the ocean side and

James Street, Houston Street, Georgetown Street, Farmington Street, Essex Street, Dagsboro Street, Cannon Street, Bayard Street, Atlantic Avenue, South Carolina Avenue, Bayside Drive, Oyster Bay Drive, High Tide Lane, Windward Way, Ebb Tide Cove, Glenn Avenue and Madison Avenue on the bay side.

All parking within town limits requires a parking permit from May 15 to Sept. 15. Parking permits can also be purchased at the Fenwick Island Police Department and at the kiosk located outside the police department building.

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RaNDy Lee aShCRaFT & SwC johnny’s Pizza & Pub: wednesdays: Smitty mcGee’s: Thursdays & Fridays

CrabCake faCtory baySiDe 302-988-5000 • rt. 54 fenwick island, De Friday, June 7: Jason Lee, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12: Keri Anthony, 5 p.m.

fager’S iSlanD 410-524-5500 • 60th St. in the bay Friday, June 7: Fire Kite, 5:30 p.m., DJ RobCee, 9 p.m., Under The Covers, 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 8: Opposite Directions, 5:30 p.m., DJ Groove, 9:30 p.m., Jumper, 10 p.m.

Monday, June 10: TBA, DJ RobCee, 9:30 p.m., The Loop, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12: DJ Hector, 9:30 p.m., The Swell Fellas, 10:30 p.m.

The LooP Fager’s Island: monday, june 10

greene turtle north 410-723-2120 • 11601 Coastal hwy.

Friday, June 7: DJ Wax, 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 8: Dr. Harmonica & Rockett 88, 10 p.m.

Mondays: Karaoke W/ DJ Wood Wednesday: DJ Wiz

BeaTS By jeRemy mad Fish: wednesday, june 12 Pickles Pub: Fridays & mondays harborside: Saturdays

greene turtle WeSt 410-213-1500 • rte. 611, West oC Friday, June 7: Lime Green Band Saturday, June 8: Jordan Gillis Band

harborSiDe 410-213-1846 South harbor road, West oC Fridays: DJ Billy T Saturday, June 8: Chris Button/Side Project, DJ Jeremy

BeaTS By wax Buxy’s Salty Dog: Friday, june 7 Greene Turtle North: Fridays 127th St. Pit & Pub: wednesdays Pickles Pub: Thursdays

DR. haRmoNICa & RoCkeTT 88 Greene Turtle North: Saturday, june 8

oTTo GRuNDmaN Crabcake Factory: Thursdays

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Who’s Where When Sunday, June 9: Opposite Directions, 2 p.m., Rob Snyder, 8 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.

slamm Purple moose: Friday & saturday, June 7 & 8

Full CirCle seacrets: monday, June 10 & Wednesday June 12 (duo)

Harpoon Hanna’S 302-539-3095 rt. 54 & The Bay, Fenwick Island, DE Friday, June 7: Dave Hawkins, 4 p.m., Full Circle, 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 8: Dave Sherman, 5 p.m., Glass Onion, 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 9: Kevin Poole, 2 p.m., Dale Teat, 6 p.m.

Monday, June 10: Dave Hawkins, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 11: DJ Rupe/Kevin Poole Wednesday, June 12: Dave Sherman, 5 p.m.

Thursday, June 13: Dale Teat, 5 p.m.

HIgH STakES Bar & grIll 302-537-6971 • rt. 54, Fenwick Island, DE Friday, June 7: Lower Case Blues Saturday, June 8: TBA Thursdays: Baltimore Bob, 4 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays: Bob Burns, 4 p.m.

loWerCase Blues high stakes Bar & grill: Friday, June 7

oPPosite direCtions Fager’s island: saturday, June 8 seacrets: tuesday, June 11 harborside: sundays & thursdays

HooTErS 410-213-1841 12513 ocean gateway, rte. 50, West oC Friday, June 7: DJ BK, 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 9: Classic Vibe, 3 p.m.

Monday, June 10: This Your Monkey, 2 p.m. joHnny’S pIzza & puB 410-723-5600 • rt. 54 Fenwick Island, DE Friday, June 7: DJ BT Saturday, June 8: Lennon & The Leftovers Wednesdays: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys

loBSTEr SHanTy 302-436-2305 • 56th St. & Coastal Hwy., Bayside Sunday, June 9: Joe Mama & Dave Hawkins, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12: Blind Wind, 5 p.m.

Thursday, June 13: Taylor Knox, 5 p.m.

M.r. DuCkS 410-289-9125 • 311 Talbot St. Friday, June 7: Landmark, 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 8: Monkee Paw, 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 9: Muskrat Lightning, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12: DJ Batman Thursday, June 13: Monkee Paw

JaCk & t 28th street Pit & Pub: Friday, June 7

Blind Wind lobster shanty: Wednesday, June 12

MaD FISH 410-213-2525 • 12817 Harbor rd., West o.C. Friday, June 7: Keri Anthony, 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 8: Rick & Regina, 5 p.m., DJ BK, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 9: Monkee Paw, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12: Ray Holiday, 5 p.m., Karaoke w/Jeremy, 8 p.m. pICklES puB 410-289-4891 • 8th St. & philadelphia ave.

Friday, June 7: Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 8: Chris Diller Mondays: Karaoke W/ Jeremy Tuesdays: Beats By Adam Dutch Thursdays: Beats By Wax

purplE MooSE 410-289-6953 • Between Caroline & Talbot Streets on The Boardwalk Friday & Saturday, June 7 & 8: Slamm, 10 p.m.

Sunday-Thursday, June 9-13: CK The DJ, 9 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, June 7-9: CK The DJ, 2 p.m.

Wes & natalie davis 45th st. taphouse: Friday, June 7

anthem seacrets: Friday-sunday, June 7-9

Joe smooth & BoBBy Wilkinson Coconuts Beach Bar: monday, June 10

lime green Band greene turtle West: Friday , June 7

SMITTy MCgEE’S 302-436-4716 37234 lighthouse rd., West Fenwick Ireland, DE Thursdays & Fridays: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys SEaCrETS 410-524-4900 • 49th St.& Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 7: DJ Bobby O, 11 a.m., Jim Long Band, 5 p.m., Anthem, 9 p.m., Stellar Mojo, 10 p.m., 3 DJs Saturday, June 8: Cruz In De Bay, 10 a.m., Jim Long Band, 5 p.m., Anthem, 9 p.m., Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m., 4 DJs Sunday, June 9: Bobby O In De Bay, 10 a.m., Whiskeyhickon Boys, 5 p.m., Anthem, 9 p.m., The Benjamins, 10 p.m., 3 DJs Monday, June 10: Bobby On De Bay, 11 a.m., Full Circle, 5 p.m., I&I Riddim, 9 p.m., DJ Tuesday, June 11: Bobby On De Bay, 11 a.m., Opposite Directions, 5 p.m., I&I Riddim, 9 p.m., DJ Wednesday, June 12: Bobby On De Bay, 11 a.m., Full Circle Duo, 5 p.m., Zion Reggae Band, 9 p.m., Fish Out Of Water, 10 p.m., 2 DJs Thursday, June 13: DJ Bobby O 11 a.m., The Freddie Long Band, 5 p.m., Innasense, 9 p.m., Lost In Paris, 10 P.M., 2 DJs

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What a weekend it was to be a fan of the purple and black, as Ravens Beach Bash activities were held throughout the area including the Original Greene Turtle, Greene Turtle West, Harborside Bar & Grill, Crab Alley and Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill.

Greene Turtle north: Manager John Holland, Ravens Marketing Kim Ferguson, Manager Dawn Hodge, Lew Smith, Owner Steve Pappas and Manager Shawn Sturgis

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Green Turtle West: Terri Loughlin, GM Chad Rogers and Brad Bayline

Harborside: Ravens Playmakers Melissa and Ashlie

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Crab Alley: Ravens Playmakers Hope, Lizzie & Ashlie with Phil Bryan, GM Kelli Conroy and Paul Callahan

Harborside: DJ Billy T With Ravens Playmakers Lizzy and Hope

Greeen Turtle north: WGMD Hunter Landon, WBAL Keith Mills, Sports Commentator and On-Air Personality Mike Bradley and Walt Palmer

Coconuts Beach Bar: Sales Manager and Ravens Roost Coordinator Patricia Smith with Wes Henson, AKA Captain Dee-Fense and Jeff “Frosty” Volmer

Greene Turtle West: Live Remote with 98 Rock Middays with Amelia and Chris Chmielewski, Assistant Program Director

Coconuts Beach Bar: Steve Olert and Manager Joe Koziol

Coconuts Beach Bar: Ravens Roost #60 Charlotte, Karen and Michael Holt

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved plans for Greys Creek Nature Park at a meeting last month.

At the request of Recreation and Parks Director Tom Perlozzo, the commissioners approved the creation of land and water trails at the expansive Greys Creek Nature Park, which is not yet open to the public.

“Anytime we can take advantage and get people on our waterways and show people — teach them — about the water and conservation and everything else it’s a huge plus for the county as a whole,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said.

Perlozzo said the preliminary proposal for the park outlined his department’s vision for the property.

“As everyone knows Greys Creek is a 572-acre park in northern Worcester County,” Perlozzo said. “It was conveyed in 2006 with a memorandum of understanding from the state of Maryland. The park has set idle and still does.”

The county entered into an agreement with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program in 2014 to cooperatively manage the park.

“The park will have many recreational opportunities,” the plan reads. “Water access exists on both parcels and can serve as locations to launch kayaks and canoes to afford the public the opportunity to experience documented water trails. … Over two miles of potential upland trails have been identified between the eastern and western parcels enabling visitors on foot to explore the nature features of the upland areas, the woodlands and marsh areas.”

The park, which is near the Hidden Harbor subdivision, features an existing house which will be renovated and used as a research center.

“It’ll house some temporary housing for Maryland Coastal Bays and any of the experiments they do in cooperation with other agencies,” Perlozzo said.

He said that as the park’s plan had been developed, there had been two public comment periods during which staff had spoken to Hidden Harbor residents.

When asked about the complaints from neighbors regarding parking in the area, Perlozzo said the proposed general entrance of the park had been moved to address that concern.

Perlozzo said the development of the passive recreation opportunities at the park was expected to cost $375,000 but that the county had a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant of $188,345 and Program Open Space funding of $188,345. He said that would leave the county with a cost of just $37,669.

The commissioners voted unanimously to approve the Greys Creek proposal.

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Issue Highlights

Answers On PAge 48

New this year at Frontier Town was the Longhorn Saloon & Beef House.

The Diplomat Motor Hotel on 26th Street billed itself as “Ocean City’s Smartest Holiday Address.” You could reach them at “Atlantic 9-7148.

In an editorial, Dick Lohmeyer wrote, “Cullens Jenkins is dead. And with his passing Ocean City loses one of the too few confi-

The Eden Roc Motel on 20th Street was advertising, “Where Sophistication Joins With Comfort …

Ocean City’s smart new holiday address where free morning coffee, swimming pool, luxurious interiors, air conditioning, is commonplace.”

Among the new movies playing at the Capitol Theatre on Worcester Street and the Shore Drive-in Theatre three miles west of Ocan City were Midnight Lace, The Parent Trap, Angel Baby, Come September, Brides of Dracula, GI Blues, The Ladies Man, Black Sunday, 13 Ghosts and Butterfield 8.

Horoscopes

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Try using that Aries charm to warm up the usual set of workplace naysayers, and then back it up with a solid block of facts and figures to sell your idea to your colleagues.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): While nothing can deter a determined Bovine from following a course you believe in, it helps to have some supporting data and statements by trusted colleagues to make your case.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Take advantage of new information that could help make your career transition easier. The weekend is a good time to re-establish relationships with people you haven't seen in a while.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Personal matters demand your attention as once-stable situations begin to shift. Quick action to shore things up is called for in order to avoid more problems down the line.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Although your financial picture begins to brighten, "thrift" and "caution" are still the watchwords for fiscally astute Leos and Leonas to live by. Expect news about a family matter.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Before you try to blame a colleague for a workplace problem, make sure you have the proof to back you up. Make some quiet inquiries on your own to try to solicit more information.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Trying to cheer up a depressed friend or downcast family member can be difficult. But keep at it, and your efforts should soon pay off in ways you might have never expected.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): Taking a new look at an old and frequently recurring problem might lead you to consider making some surprising changes in the way you had been handling it up till now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Despite what the naysayers might say, setting your sights on a new goal could be one of the smartest things the typically sagacious Sagittarian has done in a long time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): Rebuilding an unraveling relationship won't be easy. But you can do it, if you really want to. Just remember to keep the lines of communication open between the two of you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): A new friendship could develop into a close relationship. Meanwhile, reassure an old friend who might be feeling neglected that he or she is still an important part of your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): You might be feeling that you're still in over your head as you continue trying to adjust to your new situation. But the pressures ease by week's end, giving you time to come up for air.BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for sensing the feelings of others. You might consider a career in some aspect of counseling. Š 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.410-641-0157.

Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting 7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-6416876.

Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library. Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot the Saturday following meeting and hosts a hands-on workshop the last Thursday of each month. Professional and amateur photographers and new members welcome. Meets second Monday of each month.

Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com.

Third Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Support Group 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Free caregivers group. 410-629-6123.

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

All are welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com or http://delmarvahanddancing.com. 410-2081151.

Second Wednesday: Polish American Club Of Delmarva Meeting 2-4 p.m. Columbus Hall. Anyone of Polish or Slavic descent is welcome. No meetings June, July, August. 410-723-2639 or 410-250-2548.

Every Thursday: Beach Singles 45 Plus, happy hour 4-7 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. 302-436-9577, 410-5240649, beachsingles.org.

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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 7: 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 410-524-7994.

June 7: Dancing Under The Stars 7-10 p.m. Germantown School Community Heritage Center. Join in for a night of blues and jazz, fellowship and fun under the big tent in the spacious yard. Music provided by VT Second Edition, reviving their original band, The Vibratones. Tickets: $25/person. Reservations: 410-641-0638. The Vibratones began at UMES in the early ’60s and played well into the ’70s throughout the Eastern Shore at clubs, graduations and other community and social events. Sure to bring back sweet memories of the musical adventures of the past. This fundraiser benefits ongoing expenses of maintaining this local historical gem built in 1923 to educate African American students in grades one-seven.

Many former students will be joing in this event.

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

Saturdays June 8, July 13, Aug. 10: Chicken Barbecue 8 a.m. until sold out. Berlin Fire Company, Station 2, 8427 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Berlin (across from Frontier Town on Route 611). Half-chicken and a roll: $8. All proceeds benefit Berlin Fire Company.

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

June 8: Democratic Central Committee Worcester County Monthly Meeting 9-11 a.m. Berlin Library, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin.

For more information call Judy Davis 410-2131956.

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.

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.

June 8: Spaghetti Dinner 4-6 p.m. United Methodist Church Hall, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Rd., Whaleyville. $9 all ages 11+, $5 ages 5-10, Free ages 4 and under. All-youcan-eat spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage. Contact Ginger Hall 410-726-0603.

June 9: Concert on the Lawn 6-8 p.m. Taylor House Museum. Begins at 6 p.m. featuring John O’Dell & Windy Ridge! Bluegrass and classic country music. Bring your own chair.

June 11: 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 13: Gardens Of Ocean Pines Tour 9 a.m.-noon. Those interested in showcasing their beautiful gardens, large or small, should contact 410-973-1423 or plookner@gmail.com to discuss placing your garden/yard on the tour.

June 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 410-524-7994.

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 410-6410638.

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 halfchicken, two sides, roll and can drink. Price: $10.

Ticketholders must have chicken picked up by 11:30 a.m. 410-430-1135.

June 15: Pig Roast 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Abate of Sussex County. 34291

June 7, 2019 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 410-251-8699.

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 410-641-4882.

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 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. by calling 410-524-7994.

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 410-524-7994.

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.

July 21: Crab Cake Platter Dinner 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bishopville Volunteer Fie Department Auxiliary, Main Station. One crab cake on a roll, cole slaw, bag of chips, one beverage (water/soda): $12. Pre-orders recommended as there are only 100 platters available. Call or text 619-922-9950 to reserve dinners.

July 2: 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.

July 5: 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 410-524-7994.

July 6: BBQ Fundraiser 10 a.m. American Legion Post 123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin. $9. Includes 1/2 BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans and roll.

BRIDGING CONNECTIONS FOR SUCCESS: EMPOWERING CAREGIVERS

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JUNE 27 • 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:30 A.M.

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FREE RESPITE CARE IS AVAILABLE

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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And Real Estate News Office Collecting Donations

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OCEAN CITY – The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Ocean City at 123rd Street is collecting food donations for St Peter’s Lutheran Church food pantry and soup kitchen as part of a companywide initiative, “Healthy Food Week.”

This is the fifth year in a row that offices throughout the region have collected healthy food to support food banks and create awareness of healthy food choices in their local communities.

Those who wish to donate can drop off healthy, non-perishable food items through Monday, June 10 at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office located at 12207 Coastal Highway Suite D in Ocean City. Donations will be accepted Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Every Wednesday, the church’s soup kitchen is open for lunch and the food pantry is open for food pick-up for the less fortunate.

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SALISBURY – John W. Breda, president and CEO of The Bank of Delmarva, recently announced two personnel promotions.

Joining the bank in 2015, Chesney West was recently promoted to the role of business analyst. In 2017, she graduated from Wilmington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Man- CHESNEY WEST agement. In January she graduated with her Master's Degree in Accounting from Wilmington University. West was recently accepted into the Doctorate of Business Administration program at Wilmington University.

An employee of the bank since 2012, Kelsey Dickerson Tilghman was recently promoted to the role of project manager for the bank.

Tilghman graduated from Wilmington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies in KELSEY TILGHMAN 2013 and graduated with her Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership through Wilmington University in 2015. Kelsey recently completed the Maryland Banking School program where she graduated with honors.

Coastal Meets With Officials

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Annual Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, DC, REALTORS® from across the country, including members from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal), traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with their federal elected officials.

The purpose of the visits is to share with elected officials NAR’s legislative priorities, which this year include reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), an investment deadline extension for Qualified Opportunity Zones, and passage of The Equality Act to support fair housing.

Since authority for the NFIP to write insurance is set to expire on May 31, NAR members advocated for reauthorization of the program to avoid a lapse. Flood insurance is required for a federally-related mortgage in more than 20,000 communities across the country. According to NAR research, 40,000 property sales are delayed or cancelled each month of a program lapse. REALTORS® support extending the NFIP as Congress continues its bipartisan work toward responsible long-term reauthorization that includes meaningful reforms to strengthen program solvency. The House voted to extend the NFIP through September, but the measure has not yet been approved by the Senate.

The Qualified Opportunity Zone program has great potential to spur real estate development and investment, creating additional economic opportunities in these designated communities. Investors are eager to participate, but delays in the process to finalize QOZ rules have stalled the program’s momentum. Members advocated for the U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service to quickly finalize rulemaking, or Congress should act to extend deadlines for certain tax benefits created through Opportunity Zones to ensure the program’s success.

Fair housing laws improve opportunities to employment, education, and healthy communities, and NAR is proud of its commitment to equal housing policies. Ten years ago, NAR amended its Code of Ethics to require that REALTORS® provide equal professional service to the LGBTQ population. Members advocated for H.R. 5, The Equality Act, which amends our nation’s civil rights laws to ensure the American Dream is available and accessible to all Americans. H.R. 5 was passed by the House on May 17 and awaits a vote in the Senate.

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GUARDING THE BEACH

OC Maintains No Alcohol Policy

OCEAN CITY – It is against the law to have alcohol on the beach in Ocean City. Our lifeguards are required to enforce the city ordinance that makes it unlawful to have an open container anywhere in Ocean City including the beach. If people do not comply with the law or present any resistance we immediately contact the Ocean City Police Department.

This infraction was reclassified in June 2012 as a criminal offense and may lead to the arrest of the individuals involved. The ordinance is posted on every street in Ocean City and on the back of every lifeguard stand. Furthermore, lifeguards are constantly enforcing this ordinance along with providing DAMIEN SANZOTTI water safety oversight.

As with any law, it is the citizens’ responsibility to know the local laws.

It amazes me that drinking still occurs on the beaches of Ocean City. I have to say though there is some irony to a 40year-old beach patron hiding his beer from an 18-year-old lifeguard. The fact is that our guards do see you hiding it and are going to ask you to take it off the beach. Trying to cover it up with a cozy, or pour it into a red Solo cup is unacceptable.

Not only is consuming alcohol unlawful on the beach, but there are numerous safety issues that arise. We deal with a high number of heat related illnesses on the beach that are alcohol related. The fact is that alcohol dehydrates you, and having only a beer or two on a hot day increases the risk of heat related illness.

Alcohol increases the loss of body fluids, accelerates dehydration, and leads to heat exhaustion. If untreated, it may result in heat stroke which is almost always fatal.

Furthermore, swimming in the ocean after consuming alcohol is extremely dangerous. Salt water and alcohol make the worst cocktail, and we rescue numerous people every summer that probably would not have gotten into trouble if they were not drinking. It is a known fact that alcohol impairs your judgment.

This can lead to serious incidents like near drownings or neck and back injuries. We can usually tell when someone has been drinking when we rescue him or her. On the open water, alcohol is very easy to smell on someone’s breath. I tell all my guards that if they rescue someone that has been drinking they should ask the person to leave the beach.

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Chris Parypa’s Photo Of The Week:

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Each week staff photographer Chris Parypa is tasked with submitting a photo from his vast library to be featured in this space. Above is a picture from 2015 when Staff Writer Charlene Sharpe flew with John Klatt in advance of the 2015 OC Air Show. To purchase any of Parypa’s photos, click over to www.chrisparypa.com.

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FROM PAGE 67 half of all the drownings among adolescent boys. The Ocean City Beach Patrol is asking you to follow the laws of Ocean City and make your beach trip much safer as a result.

Captain’s Note: In addition to Maryland’s Underage Drinking laws, Ocean City’s law is specific about the consumption of alcohol and has nothing to do with the container it is in (except that glass is also prohibited) although many people wrongly believe that pouring it in a cup makes it acceptable, which is not true.

From a safety perspective, alcohol and water don’t mix. Many of our more serious incidents over the years have involved intoxicated beach patrons that do things after drinking that they would never do if sober. The sad fact is, that many lives have been altered or affected in a permanent way by alcohol related incidents or injuries both in the water and on the streets, highways and crosswalks of Ocean City. Not only is the life of the victim of a paralyzing injury affected, but so is the rest of that persons family who are often left caring for that individual following the injury. Another,

issue with intoxicated “swimmers” is that reaction time and physical ability are diminished and often lead to the person finding themselves in trouble in the water and in need of help. If this occurs between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., they will be lucky enough to be rescued by an SRT, although following the rescue these individuals do not do very well and are often transported to a medical facility for further evaluation (we had several the past few summers). However, when an intoxicated individual decides to take a moonlight swim after the bars close the outcome is far too often

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tragic and ends with a body recovery and a call to the family of the deceased.

As was the case in 2017, when the family of an Irish J-1 student, came to Ocean City to return their son’s body home to Ireland. This is a sad, but easily preventable tragedy.

An entirely different issue is the preservation of a family atmosphere on the beaches of Ocean City. Almost 100% of the loud, obnoxious and disorderly people the Beach Patrol deals with in a summer are obviously under the influence of alcohol. This is why the beach patrol and your SRT work so hard to en-

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force the laws and ordinances of the Town of Ocean City. But we need your help.

Please do your part and obey the laws and listen to the SRT and keep the alcohol off the beach. Drink responsibly but drink where it is legal. And always remember, “Keep your feet in the sand, until the lifeguard’s in the stand.”

– Damien Sanzotti Special To The Dispatch (The writer has been with the beach patrol for 16 years and is currently a sergeant.

He is a physical education teacher at Berlin Intermediate School.)

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fuLL MOON sALOON: Hiring YR, FT/PT Line Cooks, Expeditors & Dishwasher. Great working conditions, clean environment. Pay based on exp. Apply in person, 12702 Old Bridge Rd, West OC. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GO-cArT sMALL eNGiNe MecANic NeeDeD: FT/YR. Call 410-289-4902.

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

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

P/T securiTy: Seasonal & Special Event Security needed in Ocean City. Please call 443-5134198 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– cLeANers: Now hiring PT spring cleaners and summer Seasonal cleaners for Fri, Sat & Sun. Call Lucille 410-723-2610 or call 410-463-1541.

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The Moore companies Landscape contractors Now Hiring

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WesT O.c. Office/reTAiL sPAces AvAiLABLe: 3 Offices/Retail and 2 Warehouses.

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LEGAL RATES: Legal advertising rate is $7 per column

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

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MicHAeL B MATHers esq WeBB, cOrNBrOOKs, WiLBer, vOrHis, DOuse & LesLie, LLP PO BOX 910 115 BrOAD sT sALisBury, MD 21803-0910 NOTice Of APPOiNTMeNT NOTice TO creDiTOrs NOTice TO uNKNOWN Heirs

esTATe NO. 17861 To all persons interested in the estate of MurieL c.

NicKersON, esTATe NO. 17861. Notice is given that PHiLLiP NicKersON, 204 cHArLesTON rOAD, BerLiN, MD 21811 was on MAy 16, 2019, appointed Personal representatives of the estate of MurieL c.

NicKersON, who died on APriL 21, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the register of Wills on or before the 16TH day of 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

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Date of Publication MAy 24, 2019

PHiLLiP NicKersON 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 5-24, 5-31, 6-07

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NOTice Of APPOiNTMeNT NOTice TO creDiTOrs NOTice TO uNKNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17858

To all persons interested in the estate of LeONArD frANKLiN rOBerTsON iii, AKA: frANK rOBerTsON, esTATe NO. 17858.

Notice is given that jAMes LeONArD rOBerTsON, 1126 KessLer WAy, MAryviLLe, TN 37801 was on MAy 15, 2019, appointed Personal representative of the estate of LeONArD frANKLiN rOBerTsON, who died on feBruAry 17, 2019, with a will. further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the register of Wills on or before the 15TH 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 24, 2019

jAMes LeONArD rOBerTsON 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 5-24, 5-31, 6-07

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MicHAeL B MATHers esq WeBB, cOrNBrOOKs, WiLBer, vOrHis, DOuse & LesLie, LLP POBOX 910 115 BrOAD sTr sALisBury, MD 21803-0910 NOTice Of APPOiNTMeNT NOTice TO creDiTOrs NOTice TO uNKNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17577

To all persons interested in the estate GerALDiNe L. BALTO, esTATe NO. 17577.

Notice is given that ANDreW j. BALTO, 107 cONveNTiON ceNTer Drive, B97, OceAN ciTy, MD 21842 was on MAy 20, 2019, appointed Personal representative of the estate of GerALDiNe L. BALTO, who died on AuGusT 24, 2018, with a will. further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the register of Wills on or before the 20TH 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 24, 2019 ANDreW j. BALTO 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 5-24, 5-31, 6-07

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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 iN THe circuiT cOurT fOr WOrcesTer cOuNTy MAryLAND c-23-cv-19-000138

sHeLTON DesHieLDs, jr.

402 cOviNGTON sTreeT sNOW HiLL, MD 21863 Plaintiff v. rOGer W. sANDOZ, jr. c/O Keyser & WOODWArD P.A. P.O. BOX 92 iNTerLAcHeN, fL 32148 Defendant and WOrcesTer cOuNTy serve ON: MAureeN HOWArTH, esq.

ONe WesT MArKeT sT, rOOM 1103

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sNOW HiLL, MD 21863 DefeNDANT AND uNKNOWN OWNer Of PrOPerTy DescriBeD As 2 Acs sMuLLeN cONTeNT W s sTeveNs rD W Of sNOW HiLL, AssesseD TO rOGer W. sANDOZ, jr., PArceL NO. 07-002483, THe uNKNOWN OWNer's Heirs, Devisees, AND PersONAL rePreseNTTives AND THeir Or ANy Of THeir Heirs, Devisees, eXecuTOrs, ADM i N i s T r AT O r s , 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: 2 Acs sMuLLeN cONTeNT W s sTeveNs rD, W Of sNOW HiLL, AssesseD TO rOGer W. sANDOZ, jr., PArceL NO. 07-002483, 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: 2 Acs sMuLLeN cONTeNT W s sTeveNs rD W Of sNOW HiLL, assessed to roger W. sandoz, jr., Parcel Number 07002483.

The complaint states, among other things, that the amount necessary to redeem tbe property has not been paid. it is thereupon, this 16TH Of MAy, 2019, by the circuit court for Worcester county, Maryland, OrDereD, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in The Dispatch for Worcester county, once a week for three successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in thls court and answer the complaint or redeem the properTy by juLy 19, 2019; and that the failure to answer the complrunt or redeem the prope1ty within the time limit set forth above may result in a finaj judgment foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff a fee simple title free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper:

Maryland coast Dispatch Date of Publication MAy 24, 2019 True TesT cOPy susAN r. BrANiecKi cLerK Of THe circuiT cOurT WOrcesTer cOuNTy, MAryLAND BeAu H. OGLesBy juDGe fOr THe circuiT cOurT WOrcesTer cOuNTy, MAryLAND 3X 5-24, 5-31, 6-07

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NOTice Of APPOiNTMeNT NOTice TO creDiTOrs NOTice TO uNKNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17863

To all persons interested in the estate MArGAreT ANNe POuLsON, esTATe NO. 17863. Notice is given that WiLLiAM BLADes HeNDersON, 62 DuNGArrie rOAD, BALTiMOre, MD 21228, was on MAy 17, 2019, appointed Personal representative of the estate of MArGAreT ANNe POuLsON, who died on MAy 01, 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 17H 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

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

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 24, 2019 WiLLiAM BLADes HeNDersON 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 5-24, 5-31, 6-07

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NOTice Of APPOiNTMeNT NOTice TO creDiTOrs NOTice TO uNKNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17848

To all persons interested in the estate jAMes j. rOseNBerG, esTATe NO. 17848. Notice is given that rAcHeL A. ONufrAK, 5 GArrisON AveNue, DOver, Nj 07801, was on MAy 14, 2019, appointed Personal representative of the estate of jAMes j. rOseNBerG, who died on APriL 24, 2018, with a will. further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the register of Wills on or before the 14TH 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

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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 24, 2019 rAcHeL A. ONufrAK 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 5-24, 5-31, 6-07

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NOTice Of APPOiNTMeNT NOTice TO creDiTOrs NOTice TO uNKNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17862

To all persons interested in the estate of BArBArA L. PArsONs, esTATe NO. 17862. Notice is given that KiMBerLy TODD, 117 HALL HWy., crisfieLD, MD 21817, was on MAy 16, 2019, appointed Personal representative of the estate of BArBArA L. PArsONs, who died on APriL 25, 2018, 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 16TH 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, ex-

cept 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 24, 2019 KiMBerLy TODD 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 5-24, 5-31, 6-07

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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 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

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.

June 7, 2019

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 218030041

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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

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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.

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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

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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 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.

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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, 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.

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SDHS Graduation:

Stephen Decatur High School held graduation exercises for the Class of 2019 last week inside the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Above left, Senior Class Officers are pictured, from left, President Allison Jones, Vice President Orre Omer, Secretary Halle Friedman and Treasurer Hannah Johnson. Above right, back from left, are Brett Berquist, Hunter Lago, George Luzier, Brady Ford and Xan Johnston, and, front, Jacques Remmell, Chase Porter and Eric Martinenza. At left are Shirley Yeung, Pete Noparat and Michelle Hernandez. At right, the cap of Jillian Griggs is shown.

Below left are Tynajah Bowen, Kima Singletary, Bruklyn Waters and Rakiyah Morris. Below right are Daletez Smith, Dequon Collick, Reggie Midley and Jhymi'r Blake. Bottom left are Aaron Campbell and Cameron Bradshaw. Bottom right. Kadena Snell poses for a selfie with Assistant Principal Leland Green.

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with Scott Lenox

Captain Victor Bunting of the Ocean Princess treated this angler to a surprise when he reeled in this huge monkfish.

The first bigeye tuna of the season was caught by Justin Marshall, Dan Fiedler, Aaron Holthouse and Ron Holthouse while fishing 200 fathoms in the Poor Man’s Canyon.

The first white marlin of the Ocean City season was caught on June 1 by David Nolan, Gary S., Philip Ingram and Jake Galiato while fishing the Washington Canyon on the Uncle Keith.

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Captain Corey Kennington of the Boss Hogg was fishing the Lucky Duck II when he put his anglers on some stud yellowfin tuna and a few gaffer mahi.

Tia Schwagler was visiting all the way from Gold Coast, Australia when she caught her first bluefin tuna ever with Captain Jeff Coats of Pitboss Fishing and his wife Karen.

Don Zimmerman from Westminster was fishing with Captain Monty Hawkins on the Morning Star when he landed these beautiful sea bass and the fish pool money.

This 27-inch, 5-pound, 9-ounce trout was caught in the Ocean City Inlet by Jeff Kauffman while he was fishing on his Heavy Eyes.

I had a great day filming a new Hooked on OC episode with the crew of the Wrecker with Captain Jeremy Blunt and mate Bobby Layton. We managed a limit of bluefin tuna to 83 pounds, some blueline tilefish and sea bass up to 4.3 pounds.

June has arrived and with it more consistent weather and some better fishing.

Water temperatures in the offshore canyons have warmed and some more “firsts of the year” have been caught and inshore more and more species are arriving to tempt anglers. Fishing pressure still isn’t bad during the week with kids still in school, but that’s about to change and weekends have been busy with activity.

We are off to a great start to the season so far and industry folks are excited to see what the meat of the season and tournament participation will be like. I think we are looking at good participation and high payouts since most are enjoying the benefits of a robust economy.

The highly anticipated first white marlin of the season out of Ocean City was caught on Saturday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. by the crew of the Uncle Keith while fishing an overnight trip in the Washington Canyon. This catch will win $5,000 from the Town of Ocean City and $6,000 rom the Fishermen United for a total of $11,000. Nobody on board was a member of the Ocean City Marlin Club so the club’s $5,000 prize was up for grabs, but it didn’t last long.

One day later Marlin Club member Captain Steve Selander was fishing the first trip on his new Hot Rod when he landed the first qualifying white marlin of the Ocean City Marlin Club season. Captain Steve caught the white while tuna fishing at the Hot Dog in chilly 64-degree water on a blue and white Ilander lure in front of a ballyhoo.

Captain Steve will be awarded the Ocean City Marlin Club prize of $5,000.

Another first of the season was caught on Monday of last week when Justin Marshall, Dan Fiedler, Aaron Householter and Don Householter caught the first bigeye tuna of the season. The crew was fishing 200 fathoms in the Poor Man’s Canyon when they were surprised by a hard fighting fish that didn’t quite look or fight like the bluefin tuna that they already had in the boat. Once boat side, they realized that it was in fact a bigeye so out came the gaff and in the boat came the fish. They weighed the 125 pounder at the Ocean City Fishing Center and although they weren’t awarded any prize money, they were rewarded some tasty tuna steaks.

As the water in the canyons pushes past 70 degrees, we are starting to see more and more mahi being caught to the delight of most charter captains. Mahi anywhere from “peanut” size of three or four pounds to “gaffer” size of 20 or more pounds are being caught in all the canyons with a good bite in the Washington

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Mate Dean Lo displays a jumbo sea bass of over 4 pounds caught by a lucky angler on board the Angler with Captain Chris Mizurak.

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Captain John Prather of Ocean City Guide Service put this party on four keeper flounder and a bonus trout on a trip to the Inlet.

Canyon. Mahi will eat most any trolled bait and if you find a school of smaller fish you can “bail” them with chunk baits and have a box full in no time. Sea bass fishing over ocean structure has been good for several weeks for the ocean going party boat fleet.

Squid, clams, jigs and cut bait have produced fish for just about everyone targeting them and I’ve seen several fish over 4 pounds. The ocean bottom fishing fleet is also starting to see a few keeper flounder from the ocean wrecks which is music to flounder fishermen’s ears. Flounder are

usually found around the structure and hold on flat bottom most of the time. The best ocean baits for flounder are strip baits, Gulp and jigs.

Flounder fishing in the back bays is still good, but it continues to be very tide dependent over the past week. Water in the back bays has been dirty thanks to wind and rain so the only clean water has been on the top of the high tide. If you can fish the clean water, you’ll have luck with Gulp baits, live minnows and shiners in most water depths now. Just keep in mind that flounder like temperatures between 55 and 70 degrees so if its warmer than 70 degrees fish deeper.

This weekend is the 23rd Annual Mako Mania Tournament at Bahia Marina with

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I had a great day filming a new Hooked on OC episode with the crew of the Wrecker with Captain Jeremy Blunt and mate Bobby Layton. We managed a limit of bluefin tuna to 83 pounds, some blueline tilefish and sea bass up to 4.3 pounds.

prizes for mako shark, thresher shark and bluefish. I remember helping to start this tournament with the late, great Captain Steve Harman and I’m glad that it has flourished for so long. This year NOAA fisheries has adjusted the minimum size for mako shark so tournament participation should be up. Last year all shortfin makos had to be 83 inches to harvest and there was only one qualifying fish because of it.

This year only female makos must be 83 inches while male makos can be 71 inches to harvest. It doesn’t sound like much, but an 83-inch fish is usually over 200 pounds while a 71-inch fish could be around 130 pounds or so. This regulation is dumb if you ask me as it now requires anglers to determine the sex of a vicious shark before

they make preparations to kill it.

I’ve been in the cockpit when an angry mako has been beside the boat and the last thing you should have to think about is the sex of the shark. Regulations are regulations however, and we all have to abide by the rules so we’ll take what we can get when it comes to relaxed minimum lengths.

This is a great event to bring the family and see the sharks come to the scales. I’ll be there every night covering for my Fish in OC Daily Angle. 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 Ravens 8th Annual Ocean City Beach Bash was held last weekend in conjunction with the 2019 Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts Convention and Parade. Pictured are some of the highlights from the Thursday Night Tailgate Kickoff Party at the Clarion Hotel, Saturday morning’s parade, convention activities at the Castle in the Sand and The Beach Bash at the Clarion Hotel.

Making sure no one got hurt on the blow-up obstacle course, were James Clingerman, Tommy Pappas and Shawn Lane at Saturday afternoon’s Beach Bash.

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FEATuRing ThoSE hELPing CAuSES in ThE RESoRT AREA

Volunteers for The Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts Sandy Finley, Sgt. of Arms Ed Kemp, and Carol Clifford made sure attendees had their wristbands for the convention luncheon.

Coconuts bartenders grace McKinney and Mila orozova poured beers for the convention luncheon at Castle in the Sand.

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Striking a pose at the Kickoff Tailgate Party were Baltimore Ravens Alumni WR Mark Clayton, RB Willis Mcgahee, and WR Qadry ismail on the Clarion hotel’s Beach Deck.

Baltimore’s Marching Ravens, Joe odum and Sam Keating, got ready to sound their horns at the Saturday morning Ravens Roost Parade.

getting the word out about E-Z Pass Maryland’s new free transponders and no monthly fees to Beach Bash attendees, were Tim Sheets and Barb Finlayson at the Clarion hotel.

official Judges for the Ravens Roost Parade included oC locals Tim and Joan Mullin.

Cute Clarion hotel F&B employees Miro Ecimovic and Eli Saulsbury kept the beverages flowing at the Ravens Beach Bash Kickoff Tailgate Party.

At the Ravens Beach Bash Kickoff Tailgate Party, Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders Antonia W. and Jennah M. signed autographs for the fans.

Chilling out with the crowd on the Clarion hotel beach, for the official Beach Bash were WR Willie Snead iV and TE Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens.

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Page 82 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-can-eat, 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

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City, “The Alamo.” You truly will not believe what we’ve done! Thursday we have fresh 1/2-lb. burgers served on a delicious Hawaiian Roll for only $5. Wash it down with a natural light for only $1. We also have tender pulled-pork sandwiches and unique chicken salad to die for. We’re open 7 days a week when the season kicks in. Come see our Caribbean atmosphere, 7 flat-screen TVs and the coolest pool bar in Ocean City.

CRAB ALLEY Golf Course 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. Wingfest every Tuesday from 6 to 8 with 50 cent wings.

And of course, the world famous Hooters Girls. Large parties welcome. Call for private party planning.

LIGHTHOUSE SOUND St. Martin’s Neck 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, tempurabattered 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

June 7, 2019 Bermuda Triangle, featuring cinnamon seared scallops finished with an ancho mango coulis along with house broiled crabcake with a sweet chili remoulade and finally, applewood smoked bacon wrapped around jumbo shrimp, grilled to perfection with jalapeno barbecue sauce. Other wonderfully delicious dishes cover the land and sea as well and each have a special touch that makes this restaurant unique among its peers. Children’s menu available. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

45TH STREET TAPHOUSE 45th 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 SEE NEXT PAGE

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live entertainment and dancing in the lounge nightly.

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

DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street • 443-664-8989 • dry85.com Steps from the beach. Gourmet "stick to your ribs" Lowcountry cuisine. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It's that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, ribs and wings and turns them completely on their head. Charcuterie boards. Late night bar. 120+ Whiskies. Craft beer. Artisanal craft cocktails. Seasonal outdoor seating. Named one of the Top 40 Whiskey Bars in America by Whiskey Advocate.

DRY DOCK 28 28th Street and Coastal Highway 410-289-0973 The new kid on the dining scene in Ocean City features eclectic pizzas, delicious sandwiches, soups, salads and hot steamers in a modern, nautical themed atmosphere. A beautiful boat bar is featured inside and features craft cocktails and brews. Outdoor seating is available. Carry out available and beer and wine to go. Live music is also offered in this kid-friendly establishment.

EMBERS RESTAURANT 24th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-3322 • www.embers.com The Embers is stepping it up again with their Famous ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEAFOOD AND PRIME RIB BUFFET! New buffet selections from our Executive Chef and Sous Chef paired expertly with all the old favorites! MASSIVE CRAB LEGS, LARGE SHRIMP, and over 100 additional items including our Raw Bar, Steamed Clams, various fish selections and a continuous array of delicious surprises from the kitchen daily. The Embers also offers an excellent HAPPY HOUR with some of the lowest drink prices and discounts on selected items from the buffet until 6 p.m. in our bar! Open daily at 4 p.m.

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

GENERAL’S KITCHEN 66th Street & Coastal Highway 410-723-0477 Join us at our new bigger and better location. Everybody likes breakfast, but for too many it comes too early in the morning. Not so at this sunshine-happy delight. Breakfast is what it’s all about, from 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The menu is a breakfast lover’s dream. From juice, cereal and eggs, to corned beef hash, waffles, hot cakes, bacon, sausage, to the best creamed chipped beef on the coast (try it on french fries). This is definitely the place. House specialties: creamed chipped beef, O.C. No. 1 breakfast, own recipes.

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

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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 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots.

Kids’ menu. Pet-friendly oceanfront patio. Official Hooters merchandise and of course, the world-famous Hooters Girls.

HOBBIT RESTAURANT 81st Street, Bayside • 410-524-8100 Beautiful panoramic views day and night from the bayside await in a warm, sleek and sophisticated dining room. Forgetting the view, the menu will also please, featuring the Hobbit Catch, Veal Pistachio and Jumbo Lump crabcakes. Fresh, new preparations from the chef will also never disappoint. The bar is friendly and inviting with bar stools and lounge seating available.

JOHNNY'S PIZZA & SPORTS PUB 56th Street & Coastal Highway 410-723-5600 • www.johnnyspizzapub.com The Official Pizza of OC, Johnny's Pizza & Sports Pub serves families throughout Ocean City and its surrounding communities 365 days a year. Eat in, carry out or have it delivered right to your doorstep.

Our comfortable dining room features ample seating for small groups or large parties and our speedy delivery service will deliver your hot, delicious pizza right to your home, hotel or condo for your added convenience. From steaming homemade pizzas to lightly tossed salads and fiery hot wings, we have something for everyone. Live entertainment every weekend all winter and live entertainment four nights in the summer.

MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 33rd Street in the DoubleTree Ocean City Oceanfront • 410-289-1201 www.marlinmoonocmd.com Eat where the locals eat. Marlin Moon is back in town with the talented Executive Chef, Gary Beach, creating his legendary food magic. Marlin Moon combines an eclectic atmosphere of ocean views and a fresh vibe with creative seafood and steak dishes you won’t forget. Winner of the Maryland People’s Choice Award, Marlin Moon delivers the culinary combinations you’re craving and uses only locally sourced seafood, meats and vegetables. Some of the original classics, such as Mom’s Shrimp and Fred-dy’s Seafood Pasta, are back as well as a raw bar, small plate appetizers, fresh salads and entrees sure to satisfy any food mood. Open daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

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

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

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

Kid-friendly menu. Great sunsets and cool drinks.

One block south of the Rte. 50 bridge.

RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street • 443-664-6801 • redredwinebar.com Steps from the beach. Fresh coastal cuisine with a focus on locally sourced seafood and hand tossed pizzas. Artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ Wines By the Glass. Full bar. Craft beer. Late night bar. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Casual atmosphere.

Seasonal outdoor seating. Named Best Wine and Beverage Program in Maryland by the Restaurant Association.

PICKLES PUB 8th Street, Ocean City • 410-289-4891 It’s pub food with a twist and a special emphasis put on quality and large portions. The big juicy burgers and oven baked wedge sandwiches are locals’ fa-

vorites as are the pub wings (in a variety of styles) and tacos (choose from thai pulled pork, grilled chicken and blacked ahi avocado). There are numerous unique craft pizza options to choose from as well with the house favorite here being the blackened shrimp and arugula.

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

94TH STREET NORTH-FENWICK BETHANY BILLY’S SUB SHOP • 410-723-2500 140th Street, Oceanside • 410-250-1778 Rte. 54, Fenwick Shoals • 302-436-5661 Now the best just got better because they deliver fresh-dough pizza, subs and shakes to your door and have three locations to serve you better. Washington Magazine wasn’t lying when it said Billy’s had the best milkshakes and fresh ground beef hamburgers at the beach and they don’t stop there. Fresh-dough pizza, cones, shakes, sundaes and more. More cheese steaks sold than anyone else in Maryland. Billy’s accepts MC/Visa.

CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL AND CONDOS 118th and the Beach • 410-524-1000 Reef 118 Oceanfront Restaurant located in the Carousel Hotel offers beautiful oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet or try one of our specialty omelets including lump crab and asparagus. Our menu offers a wide variety of Succulent Seafood along with steaks, pastas & ribs. $5.95 kids’ menu available. Stop by the Bamboo Lounge serving happy hour daily 4-6 p.m. with super drink prices and $4.95 food specials. Visit the Carousel and get served by the friendliest staff in OC! THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, Bayside • 410-250-3337 Now serving lunch and dinner, trust us when we say you can’t go wrong with anything you order here. The crabs are fat and never disappoint and are available eat-in or carryout. The BBQ ribs are also worth a try as well as any of the char-grilled specialties. Remember “Super Happy Hour” offered seven days a week, all day. Plenty of bargains available on drinks and food.

THE CRABCAKE FACTORY USA 120th Street/Beachside (Serene Hotel) 410-250-4900 Voted “Best Crabcakes in Maryland, DC and Virginia”

by The Washington Post. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out and sports bar. Outside seating available. Menu selections include prime rib, chicken Chesapeake, steamed shrimp, beer battered fish, real Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and a kids menu.

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

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kids menu plus full breakfast menu. visit us 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 37 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., yearround.

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

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

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

SMITTY MCGEE’S Rte. 54-West Fenwick Ireland 302-436-4716 www.smittymcgees.com Smitty McGee’s is the place to be for fun. Best wings on the beach for 28 years and counting. Enjoy great food and drink specials in a casual atmosphere.

Happy hour daily. Come enjoy the live entertainment Thursday and Friday. Full menu served unil 1 a.m.

Banquet facilities available. Open seven days a week.

We never close!

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

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

Open for lunch and dinner. Children’s menu, take-out and delivery available.

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

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A popular form of fishing that is affordable for the average fisherman is on a party boat or “head boat” (so-called because there is a flat charge per angler or “per head.”)

These boats provide rods, reels and bait and a mate to untangle lines and help bring fish aboard.

One of the most famous was the “Question Mark,” which sailed from the dock at Wicomico Street beginning in 1951 captained by Gordon S. Patton. The “Question Mark” was formerly Navy PT-139, which had been launched in September 1942 and assigned to the Motor Torpedo Squadron in Mellville, R.I. as part of the Navy’s training squadron.

As a party boat, the 80-foot long craft made two trips daily offshore at a cost of $4 “per head” and an evening cruise along the beachfront at twilight.

The “Question Mark” sank in the West Ocean City harbor in 1973 and now rests offshore in the Atlantic Ocean as part of an artificial reef.

To purchase one of Bunk Mann's books, click over to www.vanishingoc.com.

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