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A Canal Sunset: A hot summer day is pictured winding down Monday as the sun sets over the bay and a canal near Old Wharf Road in north Ocean City. Pilot Safely Lands Distressed Plane In Ocean With No Injuries Reported
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Resort Committee Exploring Projects Aimed At Further Reducing Waste See Page 22 • Submitted Photo
Berlin Petition Against Annexation Falls Short After Verification Process
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Effort To Relax Offseason Rules On Pets In Ocean City Gets Little Traction See Page 20 • File Photo
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Editorial PAGE 42
Sports
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Music
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Business PAGE 64
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Things To Do PAGE 82
Vanishing OC PAGE 86
Community PAGE 1B
Things I Like PAGE 3B
Faces In Places PAGE 6B
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People In Society PAGE 14B
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Pilot Uninjured After Landing Plane In Ocean
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
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The 1981 Cessna 172 RG single-engine plane is pictured before being removed from the ocean Tuesday.
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OCEAN CITY – A tragedy was averted on Tuesday evening when the pilot of a small plane flying over the resort coast experienced engine trouble and safely belly-flopped the aircraft in the ocean. Around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, a single-engine 1981 Cessna 172 RG crashed into the ocean about a quarter mile from shore at 21st Street. The pilot and lone occupant, identified as Trevor Deihl, 23, of Reedville, Va., was able to get out of the aircraft and was not seriously injured. He was assessed at the scene by Ocean City EMS immediately following the crash and it was determined he did not need to be transported to the hospital. Deihl told investigators he had taken off from Reedville, Va. and had planned to land at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. Deihl said he was about one mile offshore when the aircraft began having engine trouble and he was ultimately able to glide the plane into the ocean about a quarter mile from shore. A video of the crash shows the plane maintaining a horizontal position as it glided into the ocean before nosediving into the water. It is uncertain just when Deihl was able to get out of the downed aircraft, but he was successfully able to glide it into the water just offshore in front of a crowded Ocean City beach in mid-July. Had the incident occurred much earlier, there likely would have been numerous swimmers and bathers in the ocean in that area. Personnel from the Ocean City Beach Patrol, the Ocean City Police Department and the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) responded immediately to the scene. Deihl was assessed by OCFD paramedics and it was determined he was not seriously injured. Members of the OCFD dive team stabilized the downed aircraft, which had floated into the shoreline. Waves pounded the vessel as it came to rest in the shore break, causing further damage. The plane was ultimately dragged onto the beach and later removed. Maryland State Police responded after being notified of the incident by the OCPD. In addition, officials from the Maryland Natural Resources Police, the Coast Guard, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration were also notified and responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing. In a message to his new charges, OCFD Chief Richard Bowers praised the pilot for his quick action in putting the failing plane safely down in the ocean. “There was only a pilot operator and no others on board,” he said. “The SEE PAGE 28
Berlin Annexation Petition Falls 43 Signatures Short After Verification
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BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
BERLIN – The annexation of property along Route 50 and North Main Street will move forward after a resident’s petition for the issue to be decided by referendum fell short. Resident Jeff Smith presented town staff with a petition July 12 that contained signatures of 710 individuals who wanted the annexation of land near the intersection of Route 50 and Route 818 to be decided by referendum. During the signature verification process this week, town staff determined that the petition was 43 signatures short of the amount needed to trigger a referendum. It would have needed signatures from 20% of the town’s registered voters. “The failure of the annexation petition to reach the required minimum as prescribed by state law means the approval of this property into the Town of Berlin by the planning commission in March and the mayor and council in June will proceed as planned,” Mayor Gee Williams said Thursday. Smith spent close to a month gathering signatures for the petition, which he created after the town council approved the annexation of six acres on Route 818 owned by Spiro Buas’ Athena Properties. In Maryland, there is a 45-day period after annexation approval during which citizens can petition for referendum. A municipality is required to hold a referendum asking residents for a yes or no vote on the annexation if a petition signed by 20% of the town’s voters is submitted. According to the Worcester County Board of Elections, there are 3,407 registered voters in Berlin. Whle Smith’s petition appeared to have met the 20% threshold, many of the signatures on his petition were determined to be invalid. “Verification of the petitioners against the current list of registered town voters showed that 72 of the signees were not valid, including a number of duplicate signatures, bringing the total of verified petitioners to 638, a total of 43 less than the valid signatures needed to require a special election,” a news release from the town stated. Williams said there had been a lot of misinformation in discussions with citizens regarding the impact of annexation. “I am relieved that this annexation is going forward within the town boundaries of Berlin,” he said. “Several petitioners were told their town taxes would go up if this annexation was allowed to proceed. This is simply not true.” Williams pointed out that because the portion of the Buas property clos-
Petition organizer Jeff Smith turns in his packet of signatures to Town Administrator Laura Allen on Friday.
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est to Route 50 was already in town limits, the developer could have built the proposed 7-Eleven without annexing the six acres. He stressed that all infrastructure for utilities on the property and the connection to the town’s existing sewer and water lines, which already run by the site, would be paid for by the developer. “Ironically, if opponents to this annexation had succeeded in a special election the project would still have been built, but the town would have not been allowed to collect any property taxes from it,” Williams said. “Annexations such as this enable the Town of Berlin to expand our property tax base. Our town is still required to provide all public safety services to such properties whether they are with the town boundary or not, which represents almost 40% of our annual general fund budget. Cost will continue to go up regardless because of inflation. Everyone is better off if there is a larger number of property owners to share this inevitability.” During an interview as he submitted the petition last week, Smith said he was simply trying to give residents a say in the annexation process. “This is about giving the people of Berlin an opportunity to have a voice and have a vote in what happens to the town and its future,” he said. Smith said that as he’d canvassed local neighborhoods most of the people he’d talked to had supported his effort. Nevertheless he acknowledged that he didn’t surpass the required signature threshold until the day the petition was due. Buas, who saw the petition after it was turned in, said Monday that he suspected many of the signatures on it didn’t meet verification standards.
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June Smoking Citations Down 88%
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY -- The number of smoking citations issued during the month of June dropped dramatically compared to the same month last year, resort officials learned this week. In 2015, Ocean City passed an ordinance banning smoking on the beach and Boardwalk except within 15 feet of designated smoking areas with appropriate receptacles. During the first couple of years with the new smoking ordinance, the focus was on outreach and education. However, the focus changed last year to stricter enforcement with less friendly warnings and more citations issued. As a result of the changing enforcement techniques, the number of citations issued in any given month, in this example June, has been a bit of a moving target, but it appears the ordinance is achieving the desired results. For example, the number of smoking citations issued in June dropped to 43 from the 357 reported in the same month last year. Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the statistics to the Mayor and Council during a review on Monday of last week’s police commission meeting. “The number of smoking citations written in June was down consider-
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ably,” he said. “It was down 88% from last year. I think we can attribute it to a combination of education, compliance and enforcement.” Enforcement of the smoking ordinance, at least on the Boardwalk, has become the responsibility of the OCPD’s Public Safety Aides (PSAs), who generally issue warnings and educate visitors about the ordinance, using citations as a measure of last resort when there isn’t compliance. During the public comment period later on Monday, downtown resident Scott Chismar praised the efforts of the PSAs. “I was not surprised to hear the chief report the smoking citations are going down,” he said. “I’ve been watching the PSAs on the Boardwalk this year and they have been phenomenal. I’ve seen them stop numerous people to let them know and those guys are doing a great job.” Now in its fourth year, it now appears most visitors understand and are complying with the smoking ordinance. For some, the results did not come fast enough, but Chismar said he was satisfied with the current results. “You all were a lot more patient with the plan than I was,” he said. “I was skeptical, but I think it’s really working now.” SEE PAGE 8
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Little Traction For Relaxing OC’s Offseason Pet Rules
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials renewed the debate this month about relaxing the rules for dogs on the beach and Boardwalk during the offseason, but the idea appeared to have little traction. Hoping to tap into a growing market, the town’s tourism commission this spring initiated a discussion about expanding the season when pets are allowed on the beach and Boardwalk. The Recreation and Parks Committee renewed the debate on July 9, and although the concept was not dismissed entirely, it appears resort officials are clearly divided on it. Currently, pets are allowed on the beach and Boardwalk between Oct. 1 and April 30. However, a popular
growing trend is for vacationers to bring their favorite four-legged friends with them. During a tourism meeting this spring, it was pointed out more and more lodging establishments are becoming pet-friendly in response to the growing trend. For example, there used to be just four hotels and motels in the resort area that allowed pets and now there are at least 20. “More and more people are traveling with their pets,” said Councilman John Gehrig. “I think we should at least begin a discussion about relaxing our no dog policies a little between Labor Day and Memorial Day.” However, Councilman Mark Paddack said he was not in favor of relaxing the rules for dogs on the beach in the shoulder seasons, strictly from an enforcement standpoint.
“I wouldn’t change a thing,” he said. “It would have to be complaint-driven and enforced by the police. You get out there and it’s a mom and dad and a little dog. What are you going to do?” Gehrig said with some creative marketing, the town could become known as a pet-friendly destination in the offseason by relaxing the rules for the beach and Boardwalk. “From a marketing standpoint, it should be couched in such a way that it sounds like an opportunity and not emphasize the times that you can’t,” he said. “We don’t want to emphasize all of the things you can’t do. It’s a growing market and we want to make sure we’re getting a share of it.” Council President Lloyd Martin said he was not entirely opposed to the concept, but cautioned about expanding
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the dog-friendly season on the beach without some real enforceable rules. “It could only be done at times when most people aren’t using the beach,” he said. “They get out there and let the dogs off the leash, maybe throw a ball 100 yards away and maybe the dog does its business far away from the owner. I’d say 10% to 15% aren’t going to pick it up. They’d ruin it for the other 85% that are doing the right thing.” Paddack said whatever direction was chosen, there had to be strict rules about cleaning up after pets. He said he wasn’t sure if the town’s existing rules about pets weren’t relaxed enough already. “I don’t want our visitors to worry at all about stepping in dog feces or dog urine,” he said. “I wouldn’t change a thing. Our existing rules aren’t anti-dog. They’re actually very dog-friendly if you follow the rules like keep the dog on a leash and always carry a bag, etc.” After some debate, Gehrig said it was clear no consensus was coming out of the meeting and said the discussion could be renewed at a later date. The tourism commission is also expected to take up the discussion again. “There doesn’t seem to be the will to do anything with this right now,” he said. “We’ll revisit this in the fall.”
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FROM PAGE 7 Chismar said he believes there could be stronger enforcement on the beach. “When we get past the Boardwalk and down to the shore, there is not a whole lot of enforcement there at all,” he said. “The beach patrol is focusing on the water as they should. I was wondering if you are considering expanding the PSAs’ reach so they can maybe take care of some of the smoking going on at the beach.” In other news related to smoking and enforcement, Councilman and Green Team Chair Tony DeLuca reported nearly all cigarette receptacles, or so-called butt huts, have been installed along the side streets off the Boardwalk. With the ban on smoking came the unanticipated problem of smokers tossing butts into the street ends off the Boardwalk and the associated litter problem. In addition, many patrons of Boardwalk businesses were stepping outside to smoke, typically on the new access control barriers at street ends, and casting their butts into the roadway. To that end, the Mayor and Council this spring approved new receptacles, or butt huts, at the end of the access ramps to the Boardwalk, allowing smokers to put out and discard their butts before entering the promenade.
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OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved on first reading an ordinance creating a line of credit with a local bank at $2.5 million, but not before some issues were raised from a familiar source. The Mayor and Council had before them on Monday an ordinance for first reading that would approve a $2.5 million line of credit offered by the Bank of Ocean City. The town will likely enter a line of credit for a three-year
term with a fixed rate of 2.9%. When it was first presented during a work session last week, Finance Director Chuck Bireley explained the $2.5 million line of credit could be used for larger projects and purchases such as property acquisitions in the future. The ordinance provides for a means by which to quickly pay it back if and when any portion of the line of credit is used. If the entire line of credit, or a portion of it, is utilized by the town for a major purchase or acquisition, it would be paid back with the next bond is-
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Four Injured In Boat Collision BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – Four people were injured in a boat collision Tuesday evening involving a rented personal watercraft and a rented pontoon boat in the back bay near the Marsh Harbor community. Around 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Coast Guard Station Ocean City was alerted by a Good Samaritan of a boat collision involving a personal watercraft and a pontoon boat in the Sinepuxent Bay near the Marsh Harbor community. Coast Guard Station Ocean City launched a 24-foot special purpose craft-shallow water crew to the scene. Four injured passengers were retrieved and taken to the Coast Guard station in downtown Ocean City where Ocean City paramedics were standing by to provide assistance. According to Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP), among the injured, one adult and two children from the pontoon boat were transported to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The operator of the personal watercraft was not injured. According to the NRP, the pontoon boat was adrift and not underway at the time of the collision. The personal watercraft operator ran into the stern of the pontoon boat, sending multiple occupants into the water. “One good thing to come out of this was that all of the children aboard had their life jackets on,” said Coast Guard Station Ocean City Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Zanoni, a member of the responding boat crew. “It could have been much worse.”
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Proposed As Means To Ease Congestion
BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
State Highway Administration District Engineer Jay Meredith discusses the proposed roundabout near the North Gate of Ocean Pines with citizens last week. Photo by Charlene Sharpe
OCEAN PINES – Dozens of residents attended a meeting hosted by state officials last week to voice their concerns about a roundabout proposed for Route 589. Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) officials were greeted with comments and concerns from many Ocean Pines residents last Thursday as they hosted a meeting regarding the roundabout proposed for the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Route 589 at the north gate of the community.
“We have a lot of statistics that support the idea of a roundabout but I also want to say we’re not here to ram anything down anybody’s throat,” said SHA District Engineer Jay Meredith. “We believe that it’s a good solution for a congestion problem and that’s why we’re offering it up.” Meredith and several other SHA representatives answered questions and set up displays of the proposed roundabout at an informal meeting at the Ocean Pines Community Center last Thursday. Residents hovered around Meredith, most waiting for the chance to express their frustration with the proposal. Resident Ginger Sutula felt strongly enough about the roundabout to start a petition asking SHA to hold a formal hearing on the issue. She indicated she thought the informal walk-through setting of Thursday’s meeting was intentional. “This is a divide and conquer thing. If they had a formal hearing they’d have a bunch of angry people sitting here,” she said, adding that many residents had signed the petition and didn’t want to see a roundabout at the north gate. Sutula said one of the only places a roundabout was effective was at an intersection that already had a fourway stop. “This is a thoroughfare, Route 589,” she said. “This is crazy… People do not want this. if you’ve lived in New Jersey, you don’t want this.” Meredith said he simply wanted people to keep an open mind. He said that roundabouts were typically a cause for objection until they were built. “Just about every place that we put a roundabout you have people that are scared to death and they don’t want it,” he said. “I’ve been in this business 42 years. Every case that I know of personally people have always come back and said ‘I was wrong.’” He said that while roundabouts were installed in some places to address safety concerns, the one being discussed for Route 589 was intended to improve mobility and address traffic congestion. Officials are eager to get resident input. “We’re not here to tell people we’re building a roundabout,” Meredith said. “That’s not our purpose. We’re here to present an idea, a solution to a problem we feel exists on 589. That’s what we’re here for. We’re just here to throw it out and try to get some input.” He added that SHA put more emphasis on projects that related to safety issues than it did projects that addressed mobility and congestion. “If we get a lot of negative feedback, which it appears that we are, we’re going to go back and look at it and say ‘hey do we have to do this now? Can it wait until 20 years when 589 is dualized?’” Meredith said.
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SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a request for additional sewer capacity for a new restaurant in West Ocean City. The commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a request for additional EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) for a restaurant in the new Hooper’s Plaza Shopping Center. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said he opposed the request because of the parking issues at the adjacent Hooper’s Crab House. “Somebody’s going to end up getting killed out there,” he said. “I can’t support this until we get some kind of parking plan from the applicants.” According to county staff, the connections of the shopping plaza were seeking seven additional EDUs. Though they purchased nine EDUs last year to serve the plaza, which at that time was proposed as retail and office space, they’ve now decided to use a portion of the shopping center for a 75-seat restaurant. “They are now proposing to lease space for a restaurant which will generate additional sewer flow and therefore require purchase of additional EDUs to accommodate the proposed use,” Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Shannahan said. Mitrecic said he’d recently advised Director of Development Review and Permitting Ed Tudor of his concerns regarding the existing parking situation
at Hooper’s Crab House. “We have a severe parking issue out there,” he said. “Saturday night at seven o’clock there were cars parked on both side of the shoulder of Route 50 from the bridge all the way up past Chick-fil-A. I think the applicants know they have a problem, they have people working the parking lot for them.” He said a 75-seat restaurant would only make the issue worse. He said all of the parking spaces in the area were full Saturday when the new restaurant wasn’t even open yet. Tudor said that nevertheless Hooper’s Crab House and the new shopping plaza met the minimum parking requirements. “Of course, we do have I guess you would say an extraordinary circumstance, a very popular place,” he said. “I’m sure there’s parking that bleeds over from establishment to establishment over there but they do meet their required minimums.” According to Tudor the new restaurant would require 17 parking spaces. Jennifer Keener, the county’s zoning administrator, said that as initially proposed, the shopping plaza needed 80 spaces. With the change in use of part of it into a restaurant, it now needs 90 or 91 spaces. She said the developer had provided 131. “They provided more than the minimum required,” she said. The commissioners voted 6-1, with Mitrecic opposed, to approve the EDU request.
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SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this week denied a local charter captain’s request to use the public boat ramp in South Point. On Tuesday, the commissioners voted unanimously to deny a request from Marc Spagnola, of Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing, to use the boat ramp in the South Point community. “I don’t think we need to be setting a new precedent,” Commissioner Jim Bunting said. Recreation and Parks Director Tom Perlozzo advised the commissioners Spagnola had requested a special use permit to utilize the South Point boat ramp for his business, Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing. “If you were to approve his request, it would not have any material impact on Recreation and Parks,” Perlozzo said. In his letter to county administration, Spagnola, who’s been in business for several years, explained that last fall, an issue arose regarding his use of the South Point ramp. “As of this request, it is important to point out that like the public and many charter captains alike, I do use the site to launch and retrieve my watercraft and while on the water, I utilize the
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parking area for my vehicle and trailer,” he wrote. “At no point has commercial business ever been conducted on county property.” Spagnola said that his use of South Point increased safety, as it was prudent to launch close rather than to run long distances in rough water. He added that his activities supported the county’s economy. “Furthermore, and without going into specific detail, it would become clearly apparent to anyone who takes a moment to review the present situation that the utilization of many county ramps by others pursuing a commercial end is simply commonplace,” he wrote. Bunting, who made the motion Tuesday to deny Spagnola’s request, said the commissioners had previously turned down similar requests. “The man has a good business,” Bunting said. “He needs to rent a slip somewhere just like anybody else would.” Commissioner Bud Church said he represented the South Point area and that citizens there had concerns about Spagnola’s request. “We’ve always denied commercial use out of there,” he said. “We’ve had, at least in the number of years I’ve been here, two or three requests in the past.” The commissioners voted unanimously to deny the request.
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
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WHALEYVILLE – A Salisbury man is being held without bond on first-degree assault and burglary charges after being identified last week as a suspect in a home invasion in Whaleyville late last month. Sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. on June 28, a home invasion occurred at a residence on Whaleyville Road. During the home invasion, the homeowner was injured and transported to Peninsula Regional DUSTIN VASS Medical Center and was listed at the time in stable condition. The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) was called in to investigate and was able to obtain video surveillance of two suspects leaving the scene in an older model white Ford SUV. Last week, WCBI detectives were
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Divided Council Turns Down Bar’s Bus Parking Request
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – A divided council this week turned down a resort business’s request to use six public on-street parking spaces on certain dates for band tour buses, but did not slam the door on the idea completely. On Monday, the Mayor and Council heard a request from Cowboy Coast Saloon owner Mark Bogosh to utilize six public parking spaces adjacent to his business on 18th Street to house band tour buses in August. The band tour buses would use the spaces to load and unload equipment and also utilize the tour bus as a green room of sorts between performances. Bogosh first pitched the idea to the police commission last week when he told commission members he was trying to bring in larger national acts, but most have special needs including ready access to their tour bus from the concert venue. Bogosh told the police commission last week he did not have the space on his own property to host the band tour buses, which is why he was seeking the use of six on-street spaces immediately adjacent to his establishment. During the police commission meeting last week, Councilman Matt
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James made a motion to approve the request, but it died for lack of a second. Instead, the police commission attempted to find another solution with Bogosh and Cowboy Coast, including potentially leasing parking from the church immediately across the street on the requested dates, most of which fall on Thursdays. It was also pointed out during the police commission meeting if the request was approved, signage and barricades would have to be in place at least 48 hours before a performance and the six parking spaces would be designated as a tow-away zone. After considerable debate, the police commission last week decided to send a neutral recommendation on the request to the full mayor and council, which took up the debate on Monday. James said on Monday he believed it was a reasonable accommodation. “It was a good presentation on how this would allow the business to attract bigger and better bands and attract more people to Ocean City,” he said. However, Councilman John Gehrig, who does not sit on the police commission, said there appeared to be more questions than answers. “I think we need more information,” he said. “I don’t know if I’m inclined to
support this as presented. I’d like to have more of the facts.” Councilman Mark Paddack said he would like the answers to some of those questions before he could support the request. “I’m surprised the business owner is not here,” he said. “I can see in the notes he made a comment that national acts expect certain things and I get that. Where did these tour buses park before? Why is he now coming to the police commission to ask for permission to use town property?” Paddack, a former Ocean City police officer, alluded to some of the potential uses of a tour bus as a green room for a band between performances. “The tour bus is characterized as a green room of sorts for the band,” he said. “I wasn’t born yesterday. I know what a green room for a band outside a bar can be.” Paddack also questioned the use of staff time and resources to accommodate the request. “What about the cost for public works to set up barricades and signs?” he said. “I don’t feel the taxpayers should bear that expense without the town being reimbursed. I am totally opposed to this.” Councilman Dennis Dare said he understood the request and pointed out similar concessions had been
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made for other resort businesses. “I commend the business owner for bringing entertainment into town,” he said. “We’ve done a lot of things for other businesses like load and unload zones and 20-minute parking spaces. It seemed like a reasonable request until I looked at why it can’t be parked on site.” Dare explained he did a drive-by of the establishment before the meeting to get a picture in his head of what was going to be discussed and found a school bus parked over six spaces on the property. “On the way to the meeting, I drove by and saw an old school bus parked on site,” he said. “The roof was cut off and it looks like it has been there a long time. I didn’t get out and I’m not sure it even has tags or registration stickers, but I know I’ve never seen it driving around town.” Dare said the old school bus appears to be occupying a space on the restaurant’s property that could accommodate the band tour buses. “Until they get rid of this abandoned school bus, I’m not sure I can support this,” he said. “We’re willing to help him, but he has to help himself. When I left home, I had a favorable idea about this. By the time I got to City Hall, I had changed my opinion.” SEE NEXT PAGE
July 19, 2019 Council Secretary Mary Knight said when the business owner made the presentation at the police commission, he said those spots were rarely used by the public, a notion she dismissed from personal experience. “He said those six spaces are never full,” he said. “I drive by there several times a day and the least number of spaces I ever see full is four and often all six are full. Those spaces aren’t available for something like this.” Gehrig said the discussion revealed his colleagues on the council had just as many questions as he did about the request. He also said Bogosh likely couldn’t be there on Monday to answer those questions because of the timing of the meeting. “It seems like you have more questions than I do,” he said. “It’s now 7:30 at night in the middle of July and he has a business to run. That’s probably why he is not here.” Gehrig also said an amenable solution for everybody could likely be worked out if the questions were answered by the business owner. He said there could be some framework by which the six spaces could be utilized by the business on those select dates. “When we have special events, we have fees for using our beach,” he said. “We also have fees for applying for special events and the associated costs to the town. I think we should have a discussion about fees for using street parking on certain occasions.” Gehrig said he wasn’t battling for the business owner, he was just looking for a reasonable solution. “I’m not dying on the hill for this one,” he said. “Why can’t it be on a case-by-case basis? What does it have to be all or nothing with this?” Paddack made a motion to deny the request to use six on-street public parking spaces for the restaurant and bar. The motion passed with a 4-3 vote with Paddack, Dare, Council President Lloyd Martin and Knight in favor and Gehrig, James and Tony DeLuca opposed. However, that did not necessarily close the door on Cowboy Coast’s request to utilize the six on-street parking for band tour buses in the future. Mayor Rick Meehan said the town should be open to having Bogosh come in again and make another presentation. “I don’t know if he knew he should have been here tonight or if he was even invited,” he said. “The council voted this down tonight, but he can come back. The vote has been taken, but we need to inform him he the option to make this request again.” In the meantime, Meehan suggested Bogosh reach out to neighboring businesses and see if there is support for using public parking spaces for his band tour buses on certain dates. “It’s advisable to him to talk to his neighbors,” he said. “There are many businesses in that area and they all have challenges with parking.”
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BY BETHANY HOOPER
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OCEAN CITY – A proposed art installation and waste reduction project was discussed at length in a resort committee meeting last week, prompting members to seek advice from the town’s public works department. Last week, Councilman Tony DeLuca presented the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, with a waste reduction project that uses an art installation to collect plastic bottles on the beach. “I’ve got a couple of emails from people saying they love this idea …,” he said. “Then Mark Paddack on the council brought it up and said we should consider this.” The installation – called “Goby Loves Plastic” – uses metal framing and mesh to form a large, transparent sculpture of a fish. The idea is to collect waste from the beach by encouraging visitors to “feed Goby” by throwing their empty plastic bottles in the fish’s mouth. Gail Blazer, the town’s environmental engineer, said the idea to bring Goby to Ocean City was first brought before the Green Team last year. “We talked about this last fall, and I know we talked about this in the past,” she said. “Someone thinks it’s a good idea.”
A “Goby Loves Plastic” receptacle is pictured at the W Bali Seminyak resort in Indonesia. File Photo
While she said the art installation was a unique concept, Blazer shared Public Works Director Hal Adkin’s concerns with the committee. “I did present this to Hal, and Hal had a whole bunch of questions,” she said. “Who’s going to clean it out? Where is it going to go? What’s it going to do?” Blazer, however, said it was ultimately up to the Green Team to decide if it wanted to explore the project. “We have to figure out who’s going to maintain this and dump it,” she said. Many members of the committee questioned if other U.S. cities had implemented the “Goby Loves Plastic” initiative. Sandi Smith, development and marketing coordinator for the
Maryland Coastal Bays Program, noted that pictures showing the sculpture were taken from other countries. “My curiosity was if a municipality somewhere in this country was doing this, how are they maintaining this?” she said. “There are a lot of flaws to this design.” Smith said she was concerned the sculpture would attract unwanted waste and littering. She also noted the potential smells that could emanate from the bin. “If people are walking by, they are just going to throw stuff in there,” she said. “That’s what worries me.” However, Smith argued the project could complement beach festivals. “If it were economical to do it at fes-
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tivals, like Jellyfish, that’s a fun thing to chunk stuff in,” she said. Committee members questioned if the sculpture could be purchased and how much it would cost. DeLuca said another hurdle was finding a way to maintain the installation and empty the bin each day. With no further discussion, the committee agreed to share its questions and concerns with Adkins and the public works department. “If Hal can’t find the answers to those questions, it’s dead,” he said. “Until that happens, it’s just a fun idea.” The committee last week also discussed another waste reduction initiative that uses plastic bags to encourage beach goers to pick up their trash. “It’s called BlueTube,” Blazer said. “It’s basically a blue container people put plastic bags in and others can take one and use it pick up litter.” Committee members, however, questioned if plastic bags would remain in the containers. “We are all about source reduction,” DeLuca said. “Why would we put this somewhere where it can blow away?” Instead of a town-initiated project, Blazer said residents wishing to improve their street ends could use the concept. “If someone wants to adopt a road end and put one of these up and maintain it, that’s something we may be able to do…,” she said.
Resort Mayor Reflects On Foreign Workforce Interactions
July 19, 2019
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – At a time when immigration and open borders is such a divisive issue, the influx of thousands of foreign summer workers in Ocean City appears to be the opposite. During Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan told his colleagues about an informal gathering of foreign students working in the resort on seasonal J-1 work and travel visas he hosted last week. A couple time during the summer, Meehan hosts small gatherings of foreign seasonal workers -- last week’s group was around 17 -- to give them a tour of City Hall and to interact. “We just sit around and talk about Ocean City,” he said. “They ask me questions and I ask them questions. I
No Parking Signs Set For WOC Road
WEST OCEAN CITY – County officials approved plans to add “no parking” signs to the east side of Golf Course Road this week. The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a request from Public Works Director John Tustin to add no parking signs to the east side of Golf Course Road between Old Bridge Road and Sunset Avenue. Tustin said more and more cars had been parking on the shoulder there, which was intended for pedestrian and bicycle use. “It forces the pedestrians out into the roadway,” Tustin said. “As a result of this dangerous situation that’s been occurring, we’re requesting that the commissioners approve no parking signs on the east side of Golf Course Road.” Tustin said that years ago, the county had paved Golf Course Road and in doing so had widened it about two feet, allowing a narrow lane for walkers and bikers. The county lined the route with reflective markers. “We installed what we call safe hits,” Tustin said. “They’re flexible posts—reflective posts at night so drivers can see them. Basically we have residents and walkers and bicyclists on that protected side of the road.” In recent weeks more and more vehicles have been blocking the lane. “We have recently noticed around the harbor area that there are cars, cars with boat trailers, parking between the safe hits, even on top of the safe hits,” he said. “What that does is it impedes the easy flow of walking traffic.” The commissioners voted unanimously to allow Tustin to install the no parking signs on Golf Course Road between Old Bridge Road and Sunset Avenue.
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always learn more from them then they learn from me. They are very articulate, interesting young individuals.” Meehan said he tries to find out about the foreign seasonal workers’ experiences in Ocean City and what they enjoy and what could be made better. “I always ask them what they like best about Ocean City and what is most beneficial to them,” he said. “They all unanimously say our public transportation system. Buses are prevalent in Europe, but they are very haphazard. They don’t know when or if they are going to come of if they are going to be full. They say our buses are timely and the fare is fair.” For many of the thousands of seasonal summer workers, bicycles are the primary mode of transportation, just as it likely is in their own countries.
Along Coastal Highway, bicycles share the far-right lane with municipal buses for the most part, and while the system isn’t perfect, it is considerably better than what many foreign seasonal workers expect. “They are also impressed with our bike paths,” he said. “Of course, bikes are all over Europe but there really aren’t designated areas for bikes to ride. Our bike lane, even though it is shared with the buses, they think is convenient and safe and it really helps them get around Ocean City.” Later during the public comment period of the meeting, downtown resident Scott Chismar related some of his own experiences with the foreign seasonal workforce, all of which are positive for the most part. “Our neighbors downtown host several students each year and I agree
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with everything you said,” he said. “It’s really phenomenal to see these folks come over here for a short period of time and as we interact, we learn so much about each other.” Chismar provided an example from earlier this month to illustrate his point. “Every year, they host a Fourth of July party for the kids, who are from China, Thailand, Romania and Russia or wherever and most of them can speak many languages,” he said. “When they don’t speak a language, they get their phones out and use the translator apps. It really is an enjoyable experience.” Council President Lloyd Martin added, “The whole world could learn from the program we have here in Ocean City. These kids come from all over the world and everybody just seems to get along.”
Ocean City Dog Park Expansion Plans Moving Forward
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – A plan to substantially expand the town’s dog park at 94th Street will now move ahead after some questions about ownership of a stormwater retention area were resolved. During a recent Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, Public Works Director Hal Adkins presented a creative plan for the first phase of the expansion of the diminutive dog park at 94th Street. The dog park currently has a stormwater retention area, essentially a marsh, running down the length of one side. Adkins’ plan is to excavate that marshy area and backfill it with an abundance of dirt and other material his department already has nearby at a construction depot of sorts behind
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the old Ocean Plaza Mall property. A new stormwater retention pond would be created to handle the runoff formerly handled by the marshy area. During a meeting on Monday, the creative plan to expand the dog park, which could double or triple its current size, was presented to the Mayor and Council during a review of the minutes of last week’s committee meeting. No action was required and no vote was taken to move forward with the project, but Councilman Dennis Dare had a few questions he wanted to resolve before giving the project his blessing. For one, Dare questioned if the proposed stormwater retention pond was large enough to handle all of the runoff for the entire former Ocean Plaza Mall property. “When Ocean Plaza Mall was built,
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The dog park located off 94th Street in Ocean City is pictured
that area was the stormwater management for the entire 40 acres,” he said. “This looks like it reduces the size of the stormwater retention pond. I think that
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area is stormwater management for the entire mall property.” City Manager Doug Miller answered that question, pointing out advances in technology require less area for storm-water management for a property that size. Next, Dare questioned if the proposed expansion of the dog park and the associated filling in of the existing marshy area was even possible because of ownership questions. “There could be a question of ownership,” he said. “I’m not sure we even own it or have an easement.” However, Adkins said he and his staff had researched the deeds and land records and determined the town did indeed own the property around the existing dog park. “It appears we purchased it some time ago with Program Open Space money,” he said. “We own it and there are no impediments on that end for doing this project.” Over the last year or so, the town has been exploring ways to expand the narrow dog park on 94th Street in the same general area as the Ocean City Art League building and the old Ocean Plaza Mall. The Recreation and Parks Department last year submitted a grant through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a major renovation of the heavily-used 94th Street dog park. However, that grant request was turned down for a variety of reasons although the department is preparing to resubmit a new grant application next month for the dog park. In the meantime, Adkins’ plan will allow the department to double or triple the size of the dog park in the same basic footprint at very little cost. Because the public works department has the materials, manpower and other resources to do the first phase of the project in-house, it will come in with a price tag much lower than expected. What was once expected to cost around $100,000 can be accomplished for around $20,000 by doing it in-house. Meanwhile, the recreation and parks department will prepare a grant application to the state for a later second phase including some attractive fencing, potentially a water feature and maybe some artificial turf in certain areas.
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Beach Bar Assault, Theft OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City woman was arrested on assault and other charges after allegedly accosting a juvenile male on the beach. Around 9:25 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer assisting with an assault investigation interviewed a juvenile male who told police he was on the beach near a midtown beach bar when he saw Kara Mihavetz, 19, of Ocean City, urinating on the beach behind a beach stand box. According to police reports, when the juvenile and his friends confronted Mihavetz about the incident, she became angry and shouted at the juveniles, who then told bar security. According to police reports, Mihavetz was removed from the bar property by security, but a short time later, the juveniles observed her crawling back onto the beach bar property on her hands and knees. A short time later, Mihavetz allegedly confronted the juvenile and his friends again and attempted to throw a drink in his face. The thrown drink missed the mark, but did splash all over the juvenile. Mihavetz then grabbed the juvenile’s backpack, ripping it violently from his shoulders and causing the strap to break. During the struggle, Mihavetz allegedly slapped the juvenile. Mihavetz walked away from the juvenile “bear-hugging” his torn backpack, which contained his cell phone, wallet containing credit cards, bank cards and cash along with other personal property. The juvenile again reported to bar security that Mihavetz was back on their property and that she had taken his backpack. When bar security was removing Mihavetz from the property again, she reportedly shoulderchecked the juvenile who was standing nearby. OCPD officers interceded and interviewed Mihavetz, who agreed to talk to police. Mihavetz told police the group of juvenile boys had approached her and her group and asked them to buy alcoholic beverages for them, but they refused. Mihavetz also told police the juvenile boys asked another female in her group to show them her breasts, which she also refused. Mihavetz said that angered her and she confronted the boys, who then threw sand at her.
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Hit-And-Run, DUI Charges OCEAN CITY – Two Maryland men were arrested on a slew of traffic charges last week after an alleged incident that began with a hit-and-run at the midtown bar and included switching drivers before a drunk-driving stop. Around 10:10 p.m. last Thursday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were advised to be on the lookout for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run at a midtown bar parking lot. According to police reports, a green pickup truck had backed into and damaged another vehicle without stopping or reporting the collision. An OCPD officer stationed nearby observed the suspected vehicle stopped at the entrance to the bar. The officer observed two men standing outside the vehicle. While the officer observed, Nicholas Lucker, 25, of Greensboro, Md., got in the passenger seat of the truck. Another man, Donald Pearson, 29, of Centreville, Md., walked around behind the truck and got in the driver’s seat. According to police reports, it was apparent the two men were switching seats with Pearson now behind the wheel. An OCPD officer followed the vehicle south on Coastal Highway. The vehicle was stopped at a red traffic signal, but when the light changed to green, the truck just sat there and did not move forward, blocking traffic for several seconds, according to police
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July 19, 2019 struction of property charges last week after allegedly destroying a chair at a downtown hotel. Around 2:10 a.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the downtown area observed Colin Rihn, 23, of Lancaster, Pa., spring away from a convenience store on North Division Street. Following Rhin were to other men later identified as employees of a nearby motel. The employees told police Rihn allegedly walked onto the motel property, picked up a plastic chair in front of one of the units and threw it, destroying it in the process. When the employees confronted Rihn about destroying motel property, he allegedly screamed an expletive at them and ran into the nearby convenience store, according to police reports. A description of Rihn, who was reportedly highly intoxicated, was broadcast and he was located a short time later in an alley nearby. The motel employees were brought over and positively identified Rihn as the suspect who destroyed the chair. He was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property.
Jail Time For Knife Assault OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City man, arrested last November after pulling a knife on his live-in girlfriend at an uptown residence, pleaded guilty last week to second-degree assault and was sentenced to seven years, all but 225 days of which were suspended. Around 11:45 p.m. last Nov. 24, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a residence on 123rd Street for a reported domestic assault. Upon arrival, the officer met with a female victim who told police she lived at the residence with her 6-year-old child and her boyfriend, Robert Neverdale, 37, of Ocean City. The victim told police she and Neverdale had been in an argument earlier in the afternoon and the fight had carried over into the evening, according to police reports. The victim told police the fight continued and she observed Neverdale downstairs in the unit sharpening a knife. The victim told police Neverdale had inflicted injuries on himself in the past to gain attention, according to police reports. The victim SEE NEXT PAGE
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told police Neverdale came upstairs with the knife and began yelling at her and waving the weapon at her, according to police reports. The victim told police Neverdale then struck her in the head with the broad side of the blade two or three times. The officer observed a swelling bruise on the victim’s forehead corroborating her story, according to police reports. The victim told police Neverdale then struck her across the face with an open hand. The officer noted in the report the victim’s face was red and swollen. The victim told police she was then able to reach a balcony and called for passersby or other neighbors to call the police. A neighbor heard her pleas for help and called the police. The victim told police Neverdale had physically abused her in the past and that he had broken her neck in a prior incident. Another OCPD officer met with Neverdale, who admitted being in an argument with the victim, but denied any physical interaction. At one point, Neverdale lifted his shirt to dry his face, revealing superficial wounds on his abdomen and stomach. According to police reports, Neverdale told police he had inflicted the wounds on himself with a knife. Neverdale was taken into custody for alleged domestic violence charges. Once Neverdale was handcuffed, he changed his story again and told police the wounds on his abdomen were self-inflicted. Neverdale was ultimately charged with first-degree assault for his alleged knife threat and attack on the victim. Last week, he pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and was sentenced to seven years, all but 225 days of which were suspended.
Suspended Sentence For Handgun Threat OCEAN CITY – A Frederick, Md., man, arrested on weapons charges last month after threatening a group of people on the Boardwalk, pleaded guilty last week to possession of a firearm by a minor and was sentenced to three years, all of which was suspended but the time he served while awaiting trial. Shortly before 1 a.m. on June 2, a description was broadcast for a reported suspect with a handgun in the area of 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, of Frederick, 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 through 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
The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch 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. 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, and 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 non-extraditable 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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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania woman was arrested on multiple charges last week after allegedly choking her fiancé and a young child during a domestic incident. Around 3 a.m. last Thursday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers dispatched to a motel for a reported assault. OCPD officers met with a female victim who told police her fiancé, McKayla Myers, 24, of West Decatur, Pa., had assaulted her and her three-year-old son. The victim told po- MCKAYLA MYERS lice Myers on the day prior had spanked her son and had pinched his face for not listening. The victim told police later that same day, Myers told her she wanted to go to a bar, but the victim did not and Myers went by herself. Myers returned around 2:20 a.m. and a verbal argument ensued with the victim because Myers had reportedly texted another girl. The victim told police Myers choked her against the wall before pushing her face down on a bed and repeatedly punched her in the head with a closed fist. Myers then allegedly choked the victim again to the point
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she could not breathe. According to police reports, the victim broke free from Myers and grabbed her three-year-old son and ran down the sidewalk. The victim told police Myers chased after her and her son. The victim put her son down and told him to run away, but the child did not understand. According to police reports, Myers ran past the victim and grabbed the child in a choke hold around his neck. The victim told police Myers ran about 70 feet to her car while holding the child with his feet dangling. The victim told police when she got to Myers, the child’s face was red and purple and he could not breathe. According to police reports, Myers allegedly told the victim, “I’ll break his [expletive deleted] neck.” The victim was able to rip the child from Myers’ grasp and ran screaming for help back to the motel. The night guard at the hotel helped the victim and her child into the lobby and locked the door. According to police, the victim had red marks around her neck and the child had bruises on his back side and bruises and abrasions around his neck, chest and shoulders. Myers was arrested and charged with two counts of assault, child abuse and reckless endangerment.
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – A Georgia man was arrested on first-degree assault and burglary charges last week after allegedly threatening to kill another man who wanted him to leave his downtown residence. Around 3:45 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a convenience store on North Division Street for a reported assault. The officer met with a male victim who reported he was assaulted by John Vaughn, 26, of Atlanta, Ga., at his residence nearby. The victim told police he got in an argument with Vaughn because he did not want Vaughn at his residence. The victim said Vaughn then punched him in the face with a closed fist, knocking him to the ground. The victim told police Vaughn then got on top of him and choked him and told the victim he was going to kill him, according to police reports. The victim told police Vaughn also threatened to stab him with a knife he was carrying in his pocket. According to police reports, the victim was bleeding from the mouth and elbow and was complaining of a sharp pain on the left side of his rib cage. The victim was also grasping
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at his neck, complaining of neck pain and struggling to breathe. The victim told police he eventually got away from Vaughn and ran to the nearby beach patrol headquarters for help. When he found nobody at beach patrol headquarters, the victim ran to the convenience store. When the victim ran into the JOHN VAUGHN store, Vaughn reportedly went back to the victim’s residence and locked himself in. Officers responded to the residence and observed Vaughn standing in the doorway. When they approached the residence, however, Vaughn slammed the door shut and locked it. When police told Vaughn to come outside and talk to them, he refused telling the officers they needed a warrant. With OCPD officers on hand, the victim was brought over and attempted to unlock the door with his key. However, each time he unlocked it, Vaughn immediately locked it. The victim’s roommate eventually woke up from the commotion and opened the front door. Vaughn was taken into custody without further incident and was charged with firstand second-degree assault and burglary.
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Obituaries Elizabeth Stock Makowske
BERLIN – Elizabeth Stock Makowske, age 70, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Reinisch Stock. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Raymond Theodore Makowske. Also surviving is a brother, George Stock of Essex, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Makowske received her PhD in Psy- ELIZABETH STOCK chology from Catholic University in Washing- MAKOWSKE ton, DC. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. She was an avid reader, loved to travel and enjoyed playing poker with family and friends. Elizabeth loved her numerous pet dogs and enjoyed volunteering at the Worcester County Humane Society. A mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, July 17 at 2 p.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Rev. John Solomon officiated. Interment will be in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery in Baltimore at a later date. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
Joseph George Sibiski Jr. BERLIN – Joseph George Sibiski Jr., age 83, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Joseph George Sibiski Sr. and Marie Kowalewicz Sibiski. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Ann Sibiski; son Michael Joseph Sibiski (Kathleen) of Bel Air, Md.; daughter Michele Dawn Kosin (John) of Berlin; brother Jerome Sibiski (Helen) of Street, Md.; sister-inlaw Bernedette Sibiski; brother-in-law Joseph JOSEPH GEORGE Augustiniak; grandchilSIBLISKI, JR. dren Colin Sibiski, Allison Sibiski, Devin Sibiski and Austin Joseph Kosin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, George Sibiski, and sisters, Marlene Augustiniak and JoAnn Cichetti. Joseph was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church. He served as the Chief Court Clerk for the Circuit Court of Baltimore. Joseph was a member of the Maryland National Guard. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com.
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FROM PAGE 4 pilot landed the aircraft into the ocean and did a remarkable job of negotiating the plane by missing people on the beach.” Bowers described the OCFD’s immediate response to the incident. “Personnel assessed the pilot and began an immediate search to make sure there were no other patients and then stabilized the plane as waves crashed into the aircraft,” he said. “A fuel leak was contained and eventually the plane was safely removed from the beach.” Bowers said while plane crashes obviously don’t happen every day, emergency responders handled the incident with aplomb. “I applaud the personnel and the entire operation at this significant incident,” he said. “As with any challenging incident, the basics were executed perfectly by the personnel and that made a huge difference in incident operations. We will review the incident and look at what went right and any possible areas for improvements.” Finally, Bowers thanked his crews for their execution during the incident
The scene on 21st Street is pictured Tuesday night.
in difficult circumstances. “I appreciate the hard work and efforts by everyone under extreme heat and humid conditions,” he said. “Everyone needs to hydrate, hydrate and hydrate prior to, during and after your shift or duty crew assignment. We will continue to focus on executing the basics perfectly and train, train, train. Being prepared is everything.” With the volume of air traffic around the resort area in the summer, from the banner planes to the flights in and out of the municipal airport, Ocean City has seen its fair share of plane crashes over the last couple of decades. Around 9:20 a.m. on June 29, 2018,
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a single-engine Beech 35 airplane took off from the Ocean City Municipal Airport in West Ocean City and ultimately was forced to turn back and make an effort to return to the airport when it experienced engine trouble. The ill-fated flight, which included pilot Guerrino Mascelli and his wife Mary Mascelli, both 60 of Berlin, was bound for a fuel stop in Dublin, Va. before continuing on to its final destination in Tullahoma, Tenn. Instead, the small plane was forced to crash land on the Assateague Greens golf course adjacent to the airport. There was a small engine fire after the crash landing on the 8th fairway and an early morning golfer on an adjacent green was the first on the scene and pulled the
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injured occupants from the wreckage before first-responders arrived. On Feb. 28, 2018, a Cessna 172S airplane piloted by Marcson Ngwa, 28, of Windsor Mill, Md. allegedly accompanied by Benica Richards-Robinson, 28, of Gwynn Oak, Md., went down in the Atlantic Ocean about a mile from the Ocean City Municipal Airport. The following morning, when the rented airplane had not returned to Martin State Airport in Baltimore County where the ill-fated flight originated, a massive search effort was initiated. On March 1, an oil slick was located about two miles off the coast of the Ocean City Municipal Airport and search efforts were focused there. Late that same day, the plane’s fuselage and a wing were located on the ocean floor below the oil slick and Ngwa’s deceased body was recovered. Richards-Robinson was never recovered and is presumed deceased. Around 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2013, a small plane crashed into the ocean about a quarter mile off the beach at 130th Street, claiming the lives of veteran OCPD Officer Tom Geoghegan, Jr., 43, of Ocean City, and his passenger, OCPD Officer Joshua Adickes, 27, of Berlin. The sudden plane crash into the ocean was stunning enough on a sultry summer afternoon in front of a crowded beach, but when the word trickled out the victims were off-duty OCPD officers, it cast a pall over the entire community coming to grips with the tragedy. On July 19, 2012, a single-engine banner plane crashed in a remote area of a defunct golf course in Berlin, killing the pilot. Just before 11 a.m. on July 19, 2012, troopers from the MSP Berlin barrack, deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Berlin Police Department responded to Bunting Airport in Berlin after receiving 911 calls reporting the crash. Investigators from the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) and the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office also responded for assistance. Emergency crews responded to a reported plane crash in a remote area of the old Beach Club golf course in SEE NEXT PAGE
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Berlin, which had been closed for several years. The preliminary investigation revealed the single-engine banner plane struck a tree near the golf course and crashed, killing the pilot and only occupant on the aircraft. Around 10:30 a.m. on June 27, 2006, an Aerial Productions International Acrojet Special crashed in the woods just across Route 611 from the Ocean City Municipal Airport, killing the pilot. The plane took off from the Ocean City Municipal Airport around 10:10 a.m. to begin the first of four test runs. However, during the first of four test runs, light rain began to fall in the West Ocean City area and the pilot was instructed to return to the airport as a safety precaution. After returning to the airport area, the pilot began his final five-mile final leg descent to Runway
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14. A company employee who observed the airplane moments before the crash told investigators he saw the airplane on a low level final approach above the trees that bordered on the approach end of the runway and although it was flying low, the witness assumed the aircraft had cleared the trees. However, about two seconds later, the witness observed what he described as a black plume of smoke rising from the trees. The wreckage was soon found in the wooded area on the opposite side of Route 611 from the airport. On March 15, 2002, four people heading to the resort for a late Friday dinner date perished when a Cessna 172P crashed into the ocean on its final approach to the Ocean City Municipal Airport after departing from the airport in Stevensville near the Bay
Bridge for a late dinner in Ocean City. About 10 miles from Ocean City, the pilot radioed into the airport to make arrangements for a taxi to pick up himself and his passengers including his wife and another couple. However, he was told the airport was closed for the evening and he would have to call for a taxi when he got on the ground. A witness told NTSB investigators he saw the doomed plane transition from a horizontal flight to a vertical one as the plane went out over what he characterized as a “black hole.” The bodies of two of the victims were recovered in the water around the resort area in the days following the crash. The bodies of the two other victims, including the pilot and the wife of the other victim, were recovered when the wreckage was found on the ocean floor nearly a month later.
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SNOW HILL – County leaders voted not to move forward with replacement of a communications building this week, citing questions surrounding the proposal. The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday denied a request from Director of Emergency Services Billy Birch for funding for replacement of the communications shelter located near Snow Hill’s water tank. Commissioners expressed concerns with the estimated cost as well as the proposal itself. “It’s about as clear as mud,” Commissioner Jim Bunting said. “This needs to go back and be redone.” Birch told the commissioners his department had been working toward replacement of the communications shelter for several years. He said $300,000 for the project had been appropriated during the budget process. In May, two bids were received for the work, one roughly $309,000 from an Iowa company and another $374,400 bid from a Pennsylvania company. The higher bid was deemed compliant with the county’s needs and Birch asked the commissioners to award the project to the Pennsylvania company. He added that the shelterp housed com-
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munications equipment used by state, county and municipal governments. “As a result of the significant amount of fiber optic, microwave and other items that must be addressed as part of this project, in addition to this procurement, completion of this project requires additional work performed by others to include fiber optic splicing, RF cabling and connection to the electrical utility,” Birch’s report to the commissioners reads. He said that would cost an additional $75,000. Commissioner Josh Nordstrom asked if the state would contribute to the project, as it had assets in the building. Birch said that he couldn’t enter into negotiations with the state until a contract was awarded. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said he agreed that the existing building was in poor condition but said the proposed price for the new building was ridiculous. Bunting agreed and said he was concerned about the fact that the role of the various parties involved wasn’t clear. “It’s really confusing,” he said. The commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a motion by Commissioner Chip Bertino to deny the request and ask the department to return with a clearer proposal.
Sewer Flow Hearing Scheduled
BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
SNOW HILL – The public will have the opportunity to comment on Worcester County’s proposed standard sewer flow calculations at a hearing next month. The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to set a public hearing date of Aug. 6 for the newly proposed standard sewer flow calculations. Though they initially had concerns with the proposed calculations, those concerns were addressed during a recent meeting of the county’s sewer committee. “This took three hours that day to go through this,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said. “I think we hit everything to everybody’s expectation.” According to staff, the proposed resolution establishing standard flow calculations will streamline the sewer allocation process and eliminate any subjectivity in allocation decisions. When Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Shannahan presented the commissioners with the draft earlier this month, however, several commissioners expressed concern with the resolution. As a result, Mitrecic and Commissioners Jim Bunting and Bud Church met with the sewer committee to do an in-depth review of the resolution.
“The sewer committee did meet with Commissioners Bunting, Church and Mitrecic on July 9 to review and revise the draft resolution establishing the standard flow calculations for determining the required capacity to serve residential and non-residential land uses to be served by public sewer systems in Worcester County,” Shannahan said. He said various changes were made to the proposed resolution during that work session. One of the key adjustments was elimination of the line that stated that each EDU (equivalent dwelling unit) generated a flow of 300 gallons per day. “We’ve replaced that with a reference that the rate shall be as determined by the county commissioners for each service area since not all service areas currently use 300 gallons per day per EDU,” Shannahan said. The resolution also states that actual usage will be monitored for a period of 24 months. Shannahan said the document included language that ensures that the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office must confirm the purchase of required EDUs before a building permit is issued. To view the entire proposed resolution, visit the county’s website, www.co.worcester.md.us. The commissioners will host a public hearing on the resolution Aug. 6.
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BY BETHANY HOOPER
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SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council will seek legal advice for how to proceed in appointing a nominee to the legislative body following a tie vote this week. On Tuesday, members of the Wicomico County Council had before them a resolution to appoint a nominee to the vacant District 2 seat. The resolution, however, did not pass after a tie vote between candidates Joseph Collins and Austin Whitehead. Two months ago, the Wicomico County Republican Central Committee began the process of seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the council created by Councilman Marc Kilmer’s resignation. Kilmer announced he was stepping down from his position to return
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to his home state of Idaho. Since Kilmer is a registered Republican, the committee sought Republicans residing in District 2 who were interested in being nominated for appointment. And after reviewing more than 20 candidates for the position, the committee in June submitted the names of four nominees – Nicole Acle, Julie Brewington, Joseph Collins and Austin Whitehead – most qualified to fill the seat until a special election is held in 2020. After holding interviews with the four candidates, the council this week introduced a resolution to appoint one of the nominees, but not before a motion was made to table the resolution. “Can I make a motion to table this based on some concerns from residents?” Councilman Larry Dodd asked. The motion, however, failed with Council President John Cannon and
Councilmen Larry Dodd and Joe Holloway in favor and Councilmen John McCain, Ernie Davis and Josh Hastings opposed. Holloway then made a motion to appoint Collins to the District 2 seat, which also failed with Cannon, Dodd and Holloway in favor and McCain, Davis and Hastings opposed. In a final attempt to select a candidate, Hastings made a motion to appoint Whitehead, which ultimately failed in another 3-3 vote. Cannon told the council he had hoped the resolution would be tabled to allow officials to address residency concerns that were brought to the council on Monday afternoon. “There is a significant concern over residency in regard to some of these candidates, and that has created a bit of a conflict with the council …,” he said.
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“In my opinion, we don’t have sufficient legal advice to make an educational decision that we feel is safest for the county and for the residents of District 2. With that in mind, want to make public aware of where council is on this.” McCain, however, disagreed with Cannon. He pointed out that the Republican Central Committee had submitted the names of four qualifying candidates. “All four candidates have been qualified,” he said. “I don’t see why we can’t make an educated vote.” After a motion to appoint Whitehead failed, and with no other motions on the table, the resolution did not pass. Officials said the council has until July 30 to select a candidate to fill the vacant position. McCain questioned if the council could continue as a six-person body until an election is held. “If a decision can’t be made then a decision can’t be made,” he said. Cannon, however, said the council needed to move forward with a decision. “Hopefully we can have a special session between now and July 30 so we can have some sort of resolution,” he said. “I think we need to move forward with the next year with seven council members, not six.” In a separate interview, Cannon declined to name the candidate whose residency was questioned or comment further on the issue until it could be explored. He noted, however, that the council will continue to seek legal advice on how it should proceed in selecting a candidate.
OC Museum Offers Free Daily Programs
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum is now offering free daily programs. Through Aug. 24, a different themed program is offered Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. Monday’s program, “Petticoat Regime,” is a live performance that takes you back to the 1900s and introduces you to four remarkable women in the town’s history. On Tuesdays, the Ocean City Beach Patrol presents ways to stay safe in the surf. Wednesday’s Knot Tying program is presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, This interactive program will teach you the ins and outs of nautical knot tying. Thursday’s program is All About Sharks. Friday’s Land Sky and Sea program will have you channeling your inner naturalist skills as you learn about local birds. Finally, Saturday’s Aquarium Feeding program provides the chance to discover the wildlife inhabiting the ocean and coastal bays as you watch the aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
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SALISBURY – Following months of discussion, officials in Wicomico County this week adopted a new honorary street sign policy and application for county roads. The Wicomico County Council on Tuesday approved and adopted a new policy and application process for recognizing community leaderS or groups through honorary street signs. Officials first initiated a discussion on the benefits of a street naming policy last year, after it was realized the county had no guidelines for dedicating a county road. Occasionally, the county receives requests to recognize individuals, groups or organizations that have made significant contributions to the community. “The council does get requests from time to time to dedicate a road
to a certain individual,” Council President John Cannon said last year. “We recognize we really don’t have a policy and we really hate to do it ad hoc because as soon as you make one appointment then you will probably be inundated with two or three more.” To that end, council staff began reviewing policies from other jurisdictions and working on a document that outlines the process for honorary street signage. According to the policy adopted on Tuesday, community members requesting an honorary street sign must submit a street designation application and supporting documentation to both the county executive for consideration. Once the honorary street sign has been approved by both the executive and the county council, the petitioner must complete an application and send it to the public works road divi-
sion to develop a cost estimate for creating and installing the sign. The honoree’s historical or cultural influence, geographical location, character, and service to the nation, state or county, among other things, will be considered in the application process. Honorary street signs, If approved, will be placed below standing county street name signs and will not replace the official name of the street or official address of businesses and residences on the street. With no further discussion this week, the council voted unanimously to approve and adopt the honorary street sign policy and application. Assistant Director of Administration Weston Young recognized the work of county officials for developing the new policy. “I think this is a good collaborative effort,” he said.
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BY BETHANY HOOPER
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SALISBURY – A $99,000 state grant is expected to benefit a construction project at the Riverside Boat Ramp in Salisbury. On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted to accept a $99,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to complete improvements at the Riverside Boat Ramp. “I think it’s a pretty straight-forward project,” Councilman Bill McCain said. In a work session earlier this month, Pam Oland, deputy director of Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism, came before the council with a request to accept the grant. She said the funding would be used to finish ongoing improvements at the boat ramp. “This is a project we have been trying to undertake for several years,” she said. “The estimate of it was much greater than what we had anticipated when we originally put this in the CIP several years ago.” Oland said the department used grant funding for each phase of construction. “Unfortunately, each time we got to the next phase it became a little bit more expensive,” she said. “So we have cobbled together multiple grants to accomplish this project.” Oland said the latest grant, which was awarded in June, would be the county’s last. But to accept the grant, she noted the council must first amend the county’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). “We were hopeful we would get it but we weren’t 100% sure, so it didn’t make it into this year’s CIP,” she said. “And by the time we were sure, we missed the deadline to get it in this year’s budget.” If approved, Oland said the funding would allow the county to make the boat ramp a designated state boat ramp. Council President John Cannon questioned if there were any drawbacks to accepting the grant. But Oland said she could see no issue. “There is no match and we get a boat ramp that is now up to code and meets all the requirements that we need,” she said. Oland added that the ramp could be completed for the fall season. “We did have the option to try to wait until after this boating season, but the contractor assured us if we got started it would be ready for the fall season,” she said. “So we did move ahead, and that’s why we’re asking this to be put in a legislative meeting as soon as possible, to amend the CIP and allow us to accept this grant.” Back on the agenda for approval this week, the council voted unanimously to accept the $99,000 grant. “It was later determined this is not a CIP project,” Council Administrator Laura Hurley said. “So the resolution is to accept and allocate the grant funds.”
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BY BETHANY HOOPER
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OCEAN CITY – Resort officials will soon start gathering data for a new nuisance flooding plan. On Wednesday, Bill Neville, the director of planning and community development, presented the Ocean City Green Team with a timeline for preparing a local plan on nuisance flooding. “This is a quick summary of the requirement the state has applied to local jurisdictions,” he said. “Anyone who is subject to nuisance flooding is supposed to prepare a local plan of how to address it.” Neville said the town has until October of 2020 to create the plan, which will be based on state guidelines. “They have until October of this year to provide guidance to us,” he said. In preparation for drafting the document, Neville said the town would be responsible for taking an inventory of known flood hazard areas, identifying flood thresholds and providing documentation of nuisance flood events and response activities. “In the case of Ocean City, that work has already been done,” he said. “We just need to tap into it. … For us to put this plan together for the community, it’s pretty easy to do the three things they are asking us to do.” Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer agreed. “It seems like we have everything,” she said. “We just have to pull it all together under one umbrella.” Neville said the plan would outline what the community can and should do to address nuisance flooding. “That’s the task ahead,” he said. “We have a year and a half to work on this instead of racing to a solution.” Neville noted, however, that Ocean City has already taken proactive measures – including beach replenishment programs, seawalls and dune systems – to prepare and protect the community from coastal hazards. “These are all things you would put in your report to say what we should be doing, and Ocean City is out ahead of all of that,” he said. “I think it will be a positive report from the standpoint of where we’ve been in the past and what we can plan for moving forward.” Neville said he would continue to update the committee. He also asked for the committee’s help in putting the report together. “This is a narrow slice through the big picture,” he said. “The planning our emergency management put in place for the big storm event is still there and figured out, and we know how to manage our community in dry conditions. This is really about what you do when you have a foot of water during a heavy rain storm or the kind of events we are seeing at least once of year, where the communities are inconvenienced, but not necessarily damaged.”
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Delmarva Power Braces For Heat Wave BERLIN – With temperatures approaching triple digits this weekend, Delmarva Power was busy making preparations for an anticipated spike in energy usage and encouraged customers to do the same. Delmarva Power crews have completed essential work and will follow special protocols for managing the energy grid during extreme heat conditions expected this weekend. “Our staff and crews are at the ready, preparing daily for potential system impacts and using best practices to increase reliability across our energy system,” said Tyler Anthony, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Pepco Holdings, which includes Delmarva Power. “As temperatures climb, energy use typically climbs too. Just as we do our part, we ask customers to do their part to conserve energy and follow practical energy savings tips to help us ensure the clean, safe, reliable energy service that our customers expect.” Delmarva Power provided tips to consumers allowing them to do their part and conserve energy during peak times to avoid system over-
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Cones With Cops Next Week OCEAN CITY – Hoping to gain on the momentum of the popular Coffee with Cops initiative and reach out to a younger audience, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) will host a Cones with Cops event at a downtown ice cream factory. Every couple of months, the OCPD hosts Coffee with Cops events allowing local residents and visitors to meet police officers informally and discuss issues important to them. At a recent Coffee with Cops event, a little girl asked OCPD officials, “What about kids? Kids don’t like coffee.” The OCPD agreed and as a result
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Worcester Offering Discounted TIPS Class SNOW HILL – With the summer season in full swing, the Worcester County Health Department is offering a discounted Training for Intervention Procedures, or TIPS, class for alcohol-licensed establishments in the county. TIPS training has been proven to decrease an establishment’s chances of getting alcohol violation penalties while keeping the community safer and increasing customer satisfaction. The health department’s TIPS class is set for this Monday, July 22, at the department’s facility in Snow Hill from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. “Summer is here and seasonal crowds mean more sales of alcoholic beverages,” said Lynn Suarezapecheche, AOD Prevention Supervisor for WCHD. “For businesses who aren’t TIPS certified this is a good time to get trained.” Participants will leave the training being better prepared to recognize the signs of intoxication, spot underage drinkers and prevent sales to minors, intervene quickly and confidently in potential problem situations, understand the difference between those enjoying themselves and those getting into trouble with alcohol and use proven strategies to prevent alcoholrelated problems.
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Rare Air Incident With A Positive Outcome HOW WE SEE IT
Happy endings are uncommon when it comes to plane malfunctions requiring emergency landings, but that’s exactly what happened on Tuesday night in the ocean. The term “crash” is largely debated in this instance, as aviation folks seem to prefer soft landing or forced emergency landing. Whatever the case, the fact Tuesday’s situation off 23rd Street in Ocean City did not involve any injuries, or worse, was remarkable. The pilot deserves a tremendous amount of credit for expertly downing the plane in a location close enough to shore without putting anyone in danger. While there was certainly skill and training involved, there was also a bit of luck at play. The timing of the event was quite fortunate for everyone. The pilot would not have been able to down the plane so close to shore if the situation unfolded three or four hours earlier in the day. There would have been
swimmers in the ocean on what was a hot day. Additionally, the recovery effort of the plane would have been much more extensive if it were further offshore. The plane most likely would have sunk, and it stands to reason there could have been additional challenges for the pilot as well. Recent history shows us mishaps with planes almost always have tragic consequences. Over the last 22 years, 14 people have died in the Ocean City area from aviation accidents. Besides the tragic accident in 2013 that resulted in the death of two off-season Ocean City police officers, the most high-profile and remembered plane crash in recent history occurred on Aug. 24, 1997 around 2 p.m. when a Waco Classic YMF-5 crashed into the ocean just off the coast of Ocean City claiming the lives of the pilot and its two female passengers. The two passengers had pur-
chased a 15-minute flight and the plane took off from the Ocean City Municipal Airport around 2:10 p.m. The doomed pilot radioed he had “two female passengers on board who wanted a thrill.” The plane flew the standard route east to the Inlet and then headed north to fly along the shoreline. While attempting to do an acrobatic move, the plane went vertical and plunged into the ocean with thousands of people watching the whole scene unfold from the beach in Ocean City. Although that situation 22 years ago and this week’s soft ocean landing had different outcomes under different scenarios, it should be understood Tuesday’s situation could have been much different. Fortunately, thanks to an aware pilot trained in what to do when an engine malfunction occurs over water, there was remarkably not one injury in this week’s incident.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Council Intent On Growing Overspending Editor: The City Council of the Town of Ocean City voted unanimously to pass Ordinance 2019-12 on first reading. Upon final passage scheduled for Aug. 5, 2019, this ordinance will provide the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) the authority to establish a line of credit with a local bank for up to $2.5 million dollars. Their intent is to provide a new tool for short term borrowing. We have a M&CC that has a long history of overspending. They also have a long history of adopting annual budgets which overestimate expenses and underestimate revenues. The M&CC continue to end each fiscal year with excess unassigned fund balances or reserves, well above the written policy of 15% of the operating budget. More recently, our elected leaders have expressed a desire to raise this policy to 20% of the operating budget. However, excess reserves have exceeded 20% for four previous fiscal years. FY15 ended with a fund balance of 21.6%. FY16 ended with a fund balance of 23.1%. FY17 ended with 25.7% and FY18 ended with 25.8%. Each year, there is ample money in the reserves for periodic short-term borrowing. If this ordinance is adopted, it will provide our elected officials with yet another opportunity to overspend and continue to overburden our property owners. This line of credit will give our
politicians easy access to funds to continue their out-of-control spending habits. Furthermore, any new borrowing mechanism should be adopted by an amendment to the Town Charter, and not by an ordinance. Finally, while the M&CC boast a healthy financial picture each year, they continue to overtax the property owners by at least 7 cents on the tax rate, but they always find ways to spend any excess funds. Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City
Safety Improves When Rules Followed Editor: As a frequent summer visitor to Ocean City, and one who spends a lot of time downtown, I am frequently vexed by the disregard for the “rules of the road” when it comes to vehicular and pedestrian interaction. Maybe we need some simple education – or reminder of what we all learned in driver’s ed. There are three things to remember: At an intersection, a pedestrian is subject to all traffic control signals, whether or not there is a pedestrian control (walk/don’t walk) signal. Just like cars should not run red lights, neither should pedestrians walk against a red light, even if there is a marked crosswalk. Where there is no traffic light, a driver is required to stop when a pedestrian is crossing the roadway in a crosswalk.
If a pedestrian crosses a roadway at any point other than in a marked crosswalk, the pedestrian must yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching the roadway. If I, as a driver or a pedestrian, have confidence that other people using the roadway understand and will follow these rules, I would never be surprised by the actions of others or wonder what they might do. I would know that if I’m at a crossing and the traffic moving in the same direction I am has a red light, I do not cross, because I have no expectation that the cars with green would stop. I would know that, upon giving a driver ample time to slow down or stop if necessary, I can cross at an non-signalized intersection within a marked crosswalk, because the driver is required to stop. And I would know that if I choose to cross between corners or at a corner where there is no crosswalk, I bear the responsibility for my safety and should not expect a driver to stop for me. As an added benefit in the downtown area, the crosswalks are intentionally marked to allow free movement of both cars and pedestrians. Where one of the streets is one-way, the crosswalk is on the side of the intersection opposite where turning vehicles would access the one-way road. This allows cars to turn while pedestrians are crossing. The pedestrian in effect holds the traffic to allow time for the turning vehicle. Yes, it makes for a SEE NEXT PAGE
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR zig-zag walk when you’re going a couple of blocks, but traffic planners have marked them that way for a reason: everyone gets to keep moving. Everyone ultimately has responsibility for acting in a safe manner. Pedestrians do not have license to dart out from a curb in such a way that it’s impossible for a driver to stop. Drivers should always have sufficient control of their cars that they are able to reasonably stop. But we shouldn’t have to guess what the other person is going to do. The rules aren’t complicated, and if we commit to following them, we all will have a safer and more enjoyable summer. Mary Clapsaddle Arnold
Harris Vote Appalling Editor: On July 12 the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR1327, the "Never Forget the Heroes Permanent Authorization of September 11 Victim Compensation Act." This bill is intended to provide additional funding for medical care to the 9/11 First Responders who have suffered from incident-related illnesses. This bill passed by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 402 to 11. Among those 11 representatives who voted against the bill is our very own Representative Andy Harris. Harris, a physician and a vocal and persistent advocate of "right to life" positions, seems to have gotten his priorities mixed up, disregarding the life and health of the currently living. His negative vote, whatever the fiscal reason, shows the hypocrite he is and shames the First Congressional District for having elected him. Linda Bass Fruitland
Harris Thanked For Vote Editor: Last month, Congressman Andy Harris stood with his constituents by voting to block expanded offshore drilling for the next year via the Interior-Environment funding bill (H.R. 3052). Thank you, Congressman for protecting our coast. Any expansion of offshore drilling is a permanent decision with real consequences. This practice is dangerous, and we are concerned about how it might impact out industry, as well as the Eastern Shore’s economy as a whole. If the tourism and fishing industries are negatively impacted by offshore drilling, the real estate industry will suffer. We rely on the success of local businesses, as well as the area’s appeal to tourists, high quality of life for residents and the health of our natural assets. Offshore drilling would irrevocably damage our coastline, our way of life and our livelihood. There’s also a parallel effort to permanently protect our coasts from
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offshore drilling. Congressman Joe Cunningham (D-SC) has introduced H.R. 1941-Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act, which would place a permanent moratorium on offshore oil and gas leasing in the Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Florida, and Pacific Ocean. Congressman Francis Rooney (R-FL) has introduced H.R. 205-Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act of 2019, which would amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to make permanent the current moratorium that prohibits offshore oil and gas leasing off Florida’s Gulf Coast through June 30, 2022. This means that Congressman Harris will have two more chances to vote and we’ll need his support again. Local REALTORS® are grateful to have people like Congressman Harris advocating on behalf of coastal communities in Congress. Together, Maryland is united against offshore oil and gas activities. Thank you, Congressman Harris for standing with Marylanders and for your leadership as we all work together to protect our coast. Bernie Flax Berlin (The writer is the president of the Coastal Association of REALTORS®.)
Town Actions Troubling Editor: I am still very upset and troubled at Berlin’s mayor, councilmen and town manager in their ineptitude at handling the town’s citizens’ tax money. Especially the purchase of the defunct Tyson chicken plant’s property soon to be renamed “Heron Park” (a far better choice would be “The Money Pit” since it is going to cost millions of dollars to turn that property into a true park… where is that money going to come from… continual raising of property taxes and other utility fees?) Our existing Stephen Decatur Park seems perfectly capable of handling the town’s recreational needs. Also, I’m wondering why we even have a town manager, since the current one did not steer the mayor and council in prudently spending our money. I am at the point now that I feel we should add to the town’s Charter that any capital improvements and/or expenditures over “x” dollars (amount to be determined) have to be voted on by the town’s citizens. We had no say in the $2.5 million-plus purchase of the Money Pit, which was bought by the town from one of its own council members (cronyism?) and is costing us $75,000-$100,000 at least just in annual interest payments. It’s time that we, the town’s citizens who really employ the mayor and council, have a say in how our town is being run fiscally and otherwise. Sara Holman Berlin
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The petition to referendum process is a valuable way to hold government accountable to the will of the people. In the case of the challenge in Berlin, the most recent petition effort seemed to be more about the general state of discord among town citizens than the specific annexation in question. While the energy behind the petition was laudable, I’m personally glad to see it was unsuccessful because the property was going to be developed eventually even if the petition and subsequent referendum vote in a special election was successful. It would be the county getting all the property tax revenue if the property was not annexed by the town. With it being in town limits, Berlin gets the property tax dollars as well as the expenses for utility fees. Over the course of one year, that’s not big bucks, but it will be a benefit to the town’s budget for years to come. When I casually asked a town resident why he had signed the petition recently, he admitted what I think many feel. He signed the petition to send a message to the decision makers in Berlin he is not happy. “I wanted to take as much power away from them as possible and send them a message they can’t do whatever they want in our town,” he said. It was an interesting conversation and it’s a point I think many share, especially after tax bills, representing the 18% property tax increase, arrived in mail boxes earlier this month. Ocean City is looking into installing a “Goby Loves Plastic” receptacle. These sorts of plastic collection devices are more popular overseas than in the continental United States at this time, but they have been successful in some fashion. Though the original concept was a mix of metal framing and mesh forming a transparent fish-shaped sculpture to collect plastic bottles, there have been spinoffs used around the world. For instance, on Derrynane Beach in Ireland, a smaller version of a “Goby Loves Plastic” creation features metal and netting used from a typical fishing net. It’s much more portable than the more permanent well-known one used at a beachfront resort in Bali. If done right, the structure could serve as a type of public art. The concept has the support of Ocean City’s Green Team at least conceptually. There are a number of concerns to address beforehand, however, including the attraction of unwanted waste and littering, the maintenance of it, the smell associated with the waste collection and whether it can be portable for easy removal during the seasons. Public Works Director Hal Adkins has been charged with further evaluating the concept and reporting back to the committee before it’s presented to the full council. I like the potential if all the issues can be addressed. In other news, The Dispatch lost an important member of our team this week. Cindy Ward worked in this newspaper’s art department for more than 35 years, including the last 30-plus as our art director. In all those years, she never missed a week of work until this past Memorial Day when she was hospitalized at AGH and then PRMC. As it turns out, she would never leave PRMC after Memorial Day. She died there on Tuesday at 73 years of age. A published children’s book author (Cookie’s Week), Cindy was a lover of cats and all animals, proper usage of grammar, creative writing, poetry, the television show “Monk,” happy meals from McDonalds, beautiful hand-written notes, pizza dates with her husband, people watching on the Boardwalk and this newspaper. Cindy passed away three months after her husband, Rodney, who died on Easter. Cindy was the most anal-retentive person I ever met. There were times when this trait drove all of us at the newspaper crazy, but more often than not as a newspaper editor I was appreciative of her detailed ways, considering she was the last to see hundreds of thousands of our pages before they went to the printer. She didn’t like change much, but it’s because it was her nature to follow a routine and do what was expected. I had a ton of respect for her. Cindy was not known to a lot of people in our community because of her introverted ways, but she was a wonderful person. Up until this past Memorial Day when her work career was cut shorter than she wished, she was my rock in the production department. I’ve known her since I was a young boy doing my homework in our office’s lunchroom after school. I worked with her during the summers in high school and college. We’ve spent the last 22 years working together closely on a daily basis. Several times throughout this past week, I have gotten emotional thinking about Cindy and how I introduced her to my first dog, then my second dog, then my wife, then my oldest son and then my youngest son. She’s been a constant in my life through a lot of life’s greatest changes. It’s an understatement to say I am going to miss Cindy very much. It’s going to take some time to adjust to life at The Dispatch without her. As we continue through our transition, she will be remembered by all of us. I think she would take comfort in knowing she will be missed.
Partners Bring Life To Alamo With Pool Bar, Restaurant
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STAFF WRITER
WEST OCEAN CITY – A local man with decades of experience in the restaurant and bar industry is bringing Caribbean flare and flavor to West Ocean City. Located at the Alamo Motel complex in West Ocean City, Caribbean Joe’s Bar and Grille features an assortment of drinks, fresh food and an atmosphere that brings the Caribbean experience to locals and visitors alike. Last fall, Joe Albero partnered with property owner Mark Odachowski to open a new restaurant on the site. After hearing Odachowski’s vision for the complex, Albero said he quickly got to work renovating the existing restaurant space. “Seventy-four commercial dumpsters were brought in and we removed 100%, every single thing on this complex,” he said. Albero said it took several months to renovate the restaurant and transform the building into a sprawling oasis for patrons to enjoy. Today, Caribbean Joe’s features renovated dining areas, kitchen and bathrooms, a $30,000 sound system and seven flat-screen TVs, as well as a public pool and pool bar. “Several restaurateurs told Mark it couldn’t be done, told me it couldn’t be
Of Caribbean Joe’s, partner Joe Albero said, “The idea is to keep it nice, clean and comfortable for people, give them great service and treat them right.”
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done, and I knew better,” he said. “Everything we’ve done here has been done to a T … We’re proud of it.” Despite opening its doors in January, Albero said business at Caribbean Joe’s has been good. “We’re in the black,” he said. “For a business that’s been open for a few months, that’s crazy. The key here was to make this place extremely comfortable for women but not uncomfortable for men. That’s what I did with my other businesses.” Albero said he is no stranger to the
industry. For years, he operated upscale billiard rooms, as well as a restaurant and bar in Crofton. “With all of my businesses, I don’t mess around,” he said. “The portions are double what you are going to get anywhere else, but the prices are less than any restaurant in town.” Albero said popular menu items include a tender pulled pork sandwich, a homemade chicken salad sandwich, handcrafted burgers, burritos and large buffalo wings, to name a few. Accompanying the menu is a large
selection of beer, wine, liquor and mixed drinks, including a variety of crushes. “For the pineapple crush, for example, the glass is dipped in honey, we toast coconut and dip the glass in coconut, we add the pineapple crush and top it with a huge chunk of pineapple…,” he said. Behind the restaurant, Caribbean Joe’s features a public pool – monitored by certified lifeguards – poolside bar and live entertainment on the weekends. The property also boasts a public volleyball court, horseshoe pits and corn hole games. Albero said he has plans to renovate existing space behind the facility to include a third bar and another restaurant. “I love the underdog, and the Alamo is an underdog,” he said. “When you walk into the door, you are going to say ‘wow.’ You are not going to believe what we’ve done to the biggest dump in Worcester County. You’ve got to be crazy to do this, and we’re crazy.” Caribbean Joe’s Bar and Grille is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and the public pool is open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult patronizing Caribbean Joe’s. For more information, visit the establishment’s Facebook page, or call 443-664-8509. Albero can also be reached at 410-430-5349.
Wicomico Hires Law Firms To Fight Opioid Companies
July 19, 2019
BY BETHANY HOOPER
STAFF WRITER
SALISBURY – Officials this week agreed to hire Texas law firms to represent Wicomico County as it takes legal action against opioid manufacturers. On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council agreed to hire the law firms of Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough and Fears Nachawati as it pursues litigation against opioid manufacturers for their alleged role in the country’s opioid crisis. Last year, the council opted against joining counties and municipalities across the nation in a lawsuit. Earlier this month, however, the issue was back on the agenda for discussion. While Sheriff Mike Lewis said litigation would allow the county to hold opioid manufacturers accountable and recoup money that was redirected to address the opioid crisis, Council Attorney Bob Taylor cautioned the council from taking any immediate action. He noted a multi-district case, pending in federal court in Cleveland, could be converted into a class action lawsuit, making it possible for municipalities across the nation to receive some compensation from opioid manufacturers. “I’m not saying don’t do litigation or don’t hire an attorney, but what I am saying is do it smartly,” he said. This week, members of the council
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had before them a resolution to hire the law firms to pursue Wicomico County claims for the manufacture, distribution, marketing and sale of opioids. The retainer contract with the attorneys includes a calculation for legal fees based on money recovered from the lawsuit. For example, the agreement allows the firms to collect 25% of any recovery up to $10 million. While some members of the council shared their concerns regarding the attorney’s fees, Councilman Bill McCain argued the fees were fair. “That’s pretty standard,” he said. “Actually with most class action lawsuits it’s 40%.” County Attorney Paul Wilber added the agreement was the most beneficial for Wicomico County. “About 15 months ago, there were three firms that approached the county, and each made a proposal,” he said. “This was the most financially favorable one to this county.” Council President John Cannon and Councilman Joe Holloway questioned if the county had approached other firms. “It’s like buying a product,” he said. “If you have three people trying to sell you one and you know there are four or five other people, you might want to check with them to make sure you are getting the best deal. I don’t want to cut ourselves short just because they approached us.”
Cannon also questioned a portion of the agreement that required the county to reimburse attorneys for costs associated with travel, witness fees, consultants and more. “What restrictions would we have on that to make sure it’s not an open checkbook?” he asked. Wilber noted there was typically no spending cap. “They will do what is appropriate to best represent the county and all of these plaintiffs across the country…,” he said. “You want the attorneys to represent you as fully and as best as they are
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able. If that requires 20 depositions or 200 depositions, that’s what it has to be.” After further discussion, the council voted 4-2, with Holloway and Dodd opposed, to approve special legal counsel. Despite multiple discussions on possible settlement amounts, Councilman Josh Hastings said he wanted to make the council’s intentions clear. “I don’t want the public to think we’ve lost sight of how the opioid industry and the corporations that have carried that out, have caused real damage to real families here in Wicomico County,” he said.
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – Young anglers will get their moment in the spotlight this weekend when the Ocean City Marlin Club hosts its 15th Annual Kid’s Classic Tournament. The event is open to all anglers age 19 or younger and will take place in the waters in and around the resort area from the back bays to the ocean. The annual tournament is held for the benefit of the Wish-A-Fish Foundation, a national program that provides opportunities for kids with special needs,
whether they are suffering from a lifethreatening illness or suffer from longterm disability, to enjoy a day on the water catching fish. The event got underway on Friday with registration and a captain’s meeting before the action inshore and offshore gets underway on Saturday and Sunday. Sunset Marina will host the weighins each fishing day but most of the tournament activity will be centered at the host Ocean City Marlin Club. For example, Sunday’s activities include a carnival and awards ceremony. For more information, contact the Ocean City Marlin Club at (410) 213-1613.
6th Annual Big Fish Classic Returns Next Week
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – The 6th Annual Big Fish Classic returns next weekend with the first of two 32-hour fishing segments in search of the largest fish of any species. The Big Fish Classic is set for next Thursday through Sunday on the pier at Talbot Street, which is essentially the epicenter for Ocean City’s rich fishing history. The Big Fish Classic is a twoday, 32-hour tournament where the largest fish caught of any species will be rewarded. Boats and teams of anglers will decide to fish in one of two 32-hour slots, either next Friday and
Saturday, or next Saturday and Sunday. There are several categories for which anglers and boats will be rewarded, but the essence of the event is bringing the biggest fish to the historic Talbot Street docks. The event gets started on Thursday with late registration, a captain’s meeting and kickoff party at host M.R. Ducks. The scale at Talbot Street is open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on next Saturday, and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. next Sunday. Each day will feature a festival of big fish, live music, food and drink in and around the Talbot Street Pier at M.R. Ducks and the historic Angler restaurant. The Angler will host the awards banquet on Sunday, July 28.
The single largest tuna division in last week’s 32nd Ocean City Tuna Tournament ended in a dead heat with a pair of 99-pounders weighed by the Moore Bills and the Reel Chaos. Pictured above, the happy Moore Bills crew shows off its co-winner worth over $221,000. Photo Courtesy Fish In OC
Big Payouts in 32nd OC Tuna Tournament
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – The 32nd Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament last weekend was a big success with two boats sharing first place for the single heaviest tuna and three boats winning over $200,000 in prize money. Last weekend’s event was one of the biggest ever with 109 boats competing for a share of over $800,000 in prize money. In the single largest tuna category, the crew on the Moore Bills tied the crew on the Reel Chaos for first place, each weighing a 99-pounder. The Moore Bills earned $221,347 in prize money, while the Reel Chaos won $214,350. The Seakeeper took third with a 90-pounder worth $9,655, while the Restless Lady was fourth with an 89-pounder worth $32,220. In the heaviest stringer category, the crew on the Theresa Jean took first place with a combined stringer of 426 pounds and earned $252,715 in
7th Ocean Games Set for Saturday
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
Stephen Decatur varsity wrestling standout Anya Knappenberger last weekend finished seventh in the 117-pound weight class at the 2019 USA Wrestling 16-under Women’s Freestyle National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota against the best wrestlers in the country. Pictured above is Knappenberger at the national championship meet representing Maryland. Last winter, Knappenberger won the first-ever girls’ state wrestling championship for Decatur. Submitted Photo
prize money. The Sea Wolf was second with a 256-pound stringer worth $63,960, while the Marli was third with a 249-pound stringer worth $40,210. The crew on the Sea Wolf took first place in the dolphin division with a 33pounder worth $28,960 in prize money. The Hall Pass took second with a 25-pounder worth $1,000, while the C-Boys was third with a 24pounder worth $500. The Troublemaker won the largest wahoo category with a 70-pounder worth $11,520. The top lady angler award went to Kylleigh Wiygul on the Fin Chaser, who earned $1,500 in prize money. J.L. Cropper on the Myra HT took second and earned $1,000, while Joyce Collins on the Margarita earned third and took home $500. William Morrison on the A Salt Weapon III took the top junior angler award and earned $1,000. Zach Little on the Talkin Trash was second and earned $500, while Jackson Morgan on the Hammer Down was third and earned $250.
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean Games return to the resort on Saturday for the seventh year with hundreds of participants expected to compete in various long-distance swimming all for a good cause. The 7th annual event features a nine-mile open ocean swim off the beach in Ocean City. The course will run parallel to the beach and the direction will be determined on the day of the race depending on the current direction and other conditions. There will also be a nine-mile relay swim and a three-mile swim. In the ninemile races, each swimmer will be accompanied by a safety kayaker.
Finally, the last competition included in the Ocean Games will take place on dry land with the Beach Flight ultimate Frisbee event. Teams will compete in the popular Ultimate Frisbee competition with a champion crowned following a round robin format. While the spirited competition will be the highlight of next Saturday’s events, perhaps more important is the good cause for which the Ocean Games are dedicated – the Johns Hopkins Brain Rehabilitation Program. The event was conceived by Berlin native Corey Davis, who was treated at the Johns Hopkins Brain Rehabilitation Program following a brain injury he suffered in a motorcycle accident.
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State Surfing Championships In The Books Local surfers young and old competed in the Maryland State Championships last weekend at 35th Street. Pictured above are some of the winners of various events showing off their state championship hardware. Submitted photo
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Delmarva District last weekend hosted the Maryland State Surfing Championships with champs crowned in several age groups and divisions. The state championships were held last weekend at 35th Street, the second in a summer-long contest series for Delmarva ESA. Over 60 surfers ranging in age from five to 70 competed in several different divisions in nice surf conditions. Points earned during the contest will qualify competitors for the Mid-Atlantic Regionals and Easterns later this year. In the open shortboard division, Robby Pinzhoffer finished first, Adam Winter was second, Austin Bren was third, Eric Kurzbard was fourth, Gavin Bren was fifth and Kai Sommers was sixth. In the boys’ under-12 division, Gavin Bren finished first, followed by Nate Winklbauer, Nathan Masenior, Gray Bunting, Kake Chester and Gunnar Ryall. Gavin Bren also finished first in the boys’ under-14 division, followed by Kade Sommers, Jonah McCann, Kade Chester, Seamus Orth and Canton Ryall. Kai Sommers finished first in the boys’ under-16 division, followed by Austin Bren, Trey Winklbauer, Vance Jenkins, Wyatt Gross and Jack Hassler. Robby Pinzhoffer finished first in the junior men’s under-18 division, followed by Austin Bren, Kai Sommers, Sam Moritzcat, Zachary Lingenfelter and Garrison Cooper. Anthony Schaffer won the masters division, while Charles Labin won the senior men’s division and Jack Thomas finished second. Eric Kurzbard won the legends division. Bill Helmuth finished first in the grand legends division and Michael Fleming finished second. In the girls’ under-12 division, Carolina Labin finished first and Clemen-
tine Kohut finished second. Chloe Kohut was first in the girls’ under-14 division, while Catherine Schwind was second. Lily Preziosi finished first in the girls’ under-16 division, followed by Miah Schwind, Morgan Johnson, Chloe Kohut and Catherine Schwind. Lily Preziosi also finished first in the junior women’s under-18 division, followed by Meara Johnson and Miah Schwind. In the women’s division, Isabella Preziosi was first, Caroline Lingenfelter was second and Elsa Quillin was third. Cat Volmer won the ladies’ division. In the menehune longboard under14 division, it was Gavin Bren in first, Seamus Orth in second, Canton Ryall in third and Gunnar Ryall in fourth. Austin Bren won the junior men’s longboard under-18 division, followed by Robby Pinzhoffer and Kai Sommers. Alezander Emmer won the men’s longboard division, while Kevin Chandler won the masters longboard division. Eric Kurzbard finished first in the legends longboard division, followed by David Quillin. Lily Preziosi won the junior women’s longboard under-18 division, followed by Morgan Johnson and Miah Schwind. Isabella Preziosi won the women’s longboard division, while Elsa Quillin finished second and Caroline Lingenfelter finished third. Cat Volmer won the ladies’ longboard division and Kathy Horst was second. Gavin Bren finished first in the open bodyboard division, while Gray Bunting was second, Anthony Schaffer was third, Wyatt Gross was fourth, Jack Adkins was fifth and Chris Morandi was sixth. Points accumulated during last weekend’s state championship contest and throughout the summer-long contest series will help surfers qualify for regional ESA events this fall. The next Delmarva ESA contest is scheduled for August 17 at Assateague State Park.
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ive keeper flounder in the first hour was a great start to a father-and-son fishing trip last Saturday. Since he has a little brother with special needs, it’s important for Beckett to get time alone with his parents or just me in this case. When I booked the trip, Pam and I talked about whether we should all go. After reviewing the concerns we had with Carson and the potential for him negatively impacting the experience for Beckett, we quickly decided it would be best just to take Beckett since it was a four-hour trip. It was the right decision. There are just too many unknowns when introducing new situations for Carson. He may have been just fine and enjoyed himself, but it wasn’t worth the risk. Beckett would have been super bummed if the trip was cut short or if there was a lot of drama caused by his little brother for whatever reason. Or, and perhaps more importantly, he would not have wanted to share any of the fish catching opportunities with his little brother. We fished last year with Ocean City Guide Service and Captain John and Mate Austin. Rather than a twohour evening trip like last year, we opted for a four-hour morning excursion this year. The weather was perfect and the flounder bite had been hot all of last week. We were fortunate it remained that way for our trip. Within an hour or so, we had hooked 10 flounder, half of which well exceeded the 16 ½-inch minimum. Beckett was hooked up constantly for an hour with Captain John and Mate Austin always giving him their rods when they had a fish on. Since they were being generous, I opted to reel in the fish I hooked on my own, including one keeper flounder measuring 17 inches. If we had
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ended the trip right there, it would have been a successful day on the water. We spent the next few hours catching some throwback flounder and some new species for Beckett including spot, sea robin, sea bass and a spider crab. With us being content with our five keepers, Captain John took us looking for some inshore shark fishing, which Beckett had been talking about for an hour or at least ever since the flounder bite eased up a bit. It took some patience, but Beckett was able to reel in two small sandbar sharks. Both gave him quite the fight, and he tried to quit a couple times, but none of us were having it. He pushed through it, and we were able to grab some good photos of the kid with his exciting catch. On the way back to the dock, as I thought about flounder for lunch and dinner, a highlight of Beckett’s day occurred. While he was most excited about the fish he caught, this situation was what he was most excited to text his friends about when he got back home. As we were cruising past a party boat, a group of ladies, celebrating a Bachelorette Party presumably, showed us some of their best dance moves and a couple women even flashed us. For some reason, my instincts led me to lift up my shirt to return the favor. Whether that was my best parenting model ever is debatable. The look of astonishment on Beckett’s face when this occurred was priceless. It was similar to the excitement I saw when he reeled in his first keeper flounder and when the shark was thrashing around on the boat. When we got home, it was interesting that Beckett led off with the topless girl story and then went into the fishing.
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he next day Pam and I got away for an overnighter for a concert in Virginia Beach. Since it had been several months since we had been away without the kids, there was some anxiety for us. We knew they would be fine, but the worrying was mainly a result of the timing with Beckett starting a new camp the morning we would be gone and Carson riding the bus to his school camp early in the morning. These are the details that give parents consternation. Fortunately, my mom was our most valuable player and handled everything smoothly. The kids were fine and got to where they needed to be without any issues. As a matter of fact, everything evidently went so smoothly it seemed like we were not even missed when we got home. At one point, I even wondered if our kids knew we were gone. While there were moments when we missed them, it did not seem like they felt the same way about our absence. Though it stung a bit, that’s pretty much exactly what parents hope for when they are not home. (The writer is the publisher and editor of The Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com.)
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This home at the corner of Flower and Showell streets has been vacant for years. Photo by Charlene Sharpe
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BERLIN – Officials expressed concern regarding the dilapidated condition of a vacant house on Flower Street last week. At the July 8 meeting of the town council, Councilman Dean Burrell asked staff what was being done about the property at the corner of Flower and Showell streets. The vacant house on the property, which has already been partially boarded up, continues to deteriorate. “I’m concerned about how that property is being used,” Burrell said. “If it’s vacant it’s supposed to be maintained at a certain level, with certain qualifications. It’s pretty much open.” According to Dave Engelhart, the town’s planning director, plans to burn the old house down had fallen through. He said that when the condition of the home had first been brought to his attention, he’d contacted the property owner and the owner had agreed to work with the Berlin Fire Company to have the house burned. Engelhart said there had been a title issue, however, and another family member had opposed the plan to burn the house. “So after scheduling it three times the Berlin Fire Company, they said they would not reschedule it for a burn,” Engelhart said. Because of that, the house, if it’s to be demolished, will have to be demolished mechanically. “You know, go in with machinery and knock it down and remove the debris,” Engelhart said. “He hasn’t made a decision yet when he’s going to do that.” Burrell said that even though it was vacant the home should still be maintained. “If the property owner fails to comply with the ordinances I think fees need to be levied against them as possible motivation to do something with that property,” he said. “It can’t just sit there.” He added that there was vegetation on the site that made it difficult for motorists at the stop sign there to see oncoming vehicles. Resident Phyllis Purnell said she had the same concerns Burrell did regarding
the derelict property. “I have been informed there is debris falling from the house onto the street so that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible,” she said. Mayor Gee Williams said staff could attempt to work with the property owner on the situation and if that fell through, could correct the situation itself and then send a bill. “And if the bill’s not paid then file a lien,” he said. Engelhart confirmed that was the process and said he would follow up with the property owner.
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OCEAN CITY – The Maryland Coastal Bays Program will use $70,000 in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to support two local programs. Last week, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program announced it had received $70,000 from the EPA to expand and support two programs on the Eastern Shore. Officials said 70% of the funding will be used to revive a coastal stewards program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore while roughly 30% will be dedicated to the “Protect Our Sand and Sea Program” in Ocean City. “Coastal Bays just received $70,000 in funding to go to two programs,” Development and Marketing Coordinator Sandi Smith told the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee this week. “One of them is this program.” Earlier this year, Ocean City’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, and its partners – the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, Ocean City Surf Club, Ocean City Surfrider Foundation and the Town of Ocean City – introduced a source-reduction campaign aimed at the use of plastics and polystyrene products prevalent in the resort’s hospitality industry. The program promotes businesses that voluntarily commit to using fewer plastic products. Smith told the Green Team this week officials will formally launch the campaign at a press conference scheduled for July 23. “The funding we’ve received we’ll continue to use through next summer …,” she said. In an interview this week, Smith said the EPA funding is one of several grants supporting source reduction measures in Ocean City. The initiative has also received funding from Keep America Beautiful, Keep Maryland Beautiful, the Worcester County Health Department and NOAA. Spearheaded by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, the EPA grant provides funding to promote local businesses who agree to reduce single use plastics. The campaign will also include canvas bags promoting the benefits of going green. The “Protect Our Sand and Sea Program” initiative comes on the heels of the highly successful “Strawless Summer” program. Last year, the Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean City chapter launched the initiative focused on reducing plastic straw consumption by pledging to not use plastic straws. To date, 70 restaurants and 500 individuals have signed the pledge. As of this week, Smith said 28 restaurants in Ocean City have signed up to participate in the new source reduction program. “We just have to keep pounding the pavement,” she said.
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The Delmarva Shorebirds, Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, recently delivered a donation of $4,269 to the Peninsula Breast Center. The proceeds are the result of the Shorebirds' Star Wars night in May, when players wore themed jerseys that were auctioned off following the game. Joining Shorebirds Assistant General Manager Jimmy Sweet and Sherman, team mascot, are members of the Peninsula Breast Center and PRMC’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute. Submitted Photos
SoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, recently donated $4,000 to Camp Barnes. Above, Lindsey Barry, controller for SoDel Concepts, presents the check to Master Corp. James Hatfield of Camp Barnes.
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Ocean City Lions Club recently installed new officers for 2019-2020 year of service. Pictured, from left, are Tail Twister Bill Christmas, Director Doug Parks, Director Ken Robertson, Membership Chair Sean Williams, 2nd Vice President Greg Bergan, 1st Vice President Mike Hooper, Treasurer Jeff Quillin, Secretary Steve McMillan, President John Topfer and Past President Norm Cathell.
Rick Rico, creator of the Facebook group "Ocean City Cool VIP Club," recently presented Worcester County Humane Society Manager Jessica Summers with a check for over $200. The group raised money by selling club T-shirts to members. The group has donated over $500 to date to the no-kill shelter.
JD Quillin, representative of the Quillin Foundation, recently presented a check in the amount of $4,000 to Curator Sandy Hurley of the Ocean City Museum Society.
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Things I Like ... By Steve Green
A sunset and a drink
An outdoor shower with sand
Nights when the kids fall asleep early A house full of local art work Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Smell of fresh mint
A full day at Jolly Roger’s Splash Mountain Bolognese sauce When a home renovation project is done Video of the Coast Guard stopping the drug smuggling submarine Days when my phone doesn’t ring
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The summer season is in full swing these days and these places were all jamming – Fox’s Pizza in Berlin, Buxy’s Salty Dog, Dry Dock 28, Higgins Crab House and 28th Street Pit & Pub.
Higgins South: Brad Bjorkland, Eve Bailey and Birthday Boy Parker Topping Jr - Happy 18th! By Terri French
Faces
SPOTLIGHT ON THE REGIONAL RESTAURANT AND BAR SCENE
Dry Dock 28: Alex Garacimos, Joseph Buxbaum and Mariah Bickford
Dry Dock 28: Shaila Pastran and Kyle Taylor
In Places
Fox’s Pizza: Sabrina Berkeridge, Brooke Glubka and Tabby Berkeridge
28th Street Pit & Pub: Co-Owner Mike Horsey, Gunner & Steve Silverman, Brandie Baker, Kevin Dudley and Brian & Kelli Kitts
Fox’s Pizza: Kitchen Manager, Oleh Muzyka and Bartender, Andrew Hayes
Buxy’s Salty Dog: Janene Keay, Joseph Buxbaum, Tiarra Estrella and Brendon Kemp
28th Street Pit & Pub: Mother and Daughters, Deana Yodris, Barbara Warner and Angie Yodris-Rock
Buxy’s Salty Dog: Nancy Cuevas and Mariah McClinton
Higgins South: Bryce Pappas and Lukas Hudak
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Summer Of 1959 Mr. and Mrs. John Hodkinson, owners/managers, invited guests to The Purnell apartments between 2nd and 3rd streets.
The New Cross Roads Motor Lodge, located at the corner of Routes 50 and 611, was advertising how it was most convenient to the new Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club and offered filtered water, all private baths and free parking.
Issue Highlights Some of the new enhancements made to private sector businesses before the 1959 season was “a complete rebuilding program with new units being added on the Inlet and bayside to practically double the capacity” at the Oceanic Motel.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 3 Church Street Berlin, Md. 410-641-4066
Worshiping Sundays
At 8:30 And 10:30 a.m. www.stpaulsberlin.org
Secretary Mrs. Elsie Kline was available at the Chamber of Commerce at 207 N. Philadelphia Avenue to answer tourists’ questions as was Secretary Miss Elizabeth Laws at City Hall’s Information Center. The Paddock Supper Club at 18th Street was called, “A famous resort landmark rapidly gaining a reputation as the place to dine.”
Kids Of Summer Have Your Child Appear In The Dispatch’s 13th Annual
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That’s when we will publish all the kids’ photos we receive. Just make sure it’s in color and a high-quality image. EMAIL PHOTOS TO: EDITOR@MDCOASTDISPATCH.COM OR MAIL TO P.O. BOX 467, BERLIN, MD. 21811 Be Sure To Include Full Name, Age And Location
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Horoscopes
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Is someone at work resisting that Aries charm? Hard to believe. But seriously, Lamb, you might want to back up your ideas with some solid data, and then watch the yeas pile on. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your hard work could pay off in ways you didn't expect, but certainly deserve. Tend to that pesky health problem now so you'll be in top shape to tackle the new projects coming up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Planning a family event can be stressful unless you make it clear from the start that you're in charge. You might accept suggestions, but it will be your decisions that count. CANCER (June 21 to July 22): You still have a way to go to bring that professional matter to a satisfactory conclusion. Meanwhile, an important personal situation could require more of your attention by week's end. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): There's something about you Fine Felines that makes people want to tell you secrets. But once again, be wary of who is doing the telling. You might not want to be that person's confidante. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Creating a fuss about a family matter might get everyone's attention. But it might be better to talk one-on-one with family members in order to spare a loved one unnecessary embarrassment. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): You're making progress on that career move, albeit not as quickly as you had hoped. But stay with it. Your personal life takes an unexpected (but very welcome) new turn. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): If you feel you've been unfairly treated in a workplace decision, correct the situation now while there's still time to do so. Arm yourself with facts and go to it. Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Devising your own system of doing things might be the best way to handle an increasingly complex situation. But do it tactfully in order to avoid ruffling too many of your colleagues' feathers. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): A family member's health problem might once again require you to shift some of your current priorities around. But this time, make certain other relatives will be there to help. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Catching up on tasks you've left undone will take a while to accomplish. But the sooner you complete them, the sooner you'll be able to take on another time-sensitive project. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): You might feel swamped by all that you're expected to do. But take a moment to come up for air, then handle things one at a time, and you'll soon get through them all. BORN THIS WEEK: Although you love being home with your family, you also enjoy traveling and making new friends. Š 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Chris Parypa’s Photo Of The Week: Each week staff photographer Chris Parypa is tasked with submitting a photo from his vast library to be featured in this space. Above is an early evening summer scene from Jolly Roger at the Pier. To purchase any of Parypa’s photos, click over to www.chrisparypa.com.
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Prepping up for the pre-bingo game food service were Rosemary Gear, Neil Foote, Kathy Foote, and Robin Pilkerton at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
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FEATURING THOSE HELPING CAUSES IN THE RESORT AREA
Exhibit juror Jinchul Kim congratulated Megan Burak on placing best of show in the Art League of Ocean City Annual Beverly Bassford Memorial Juried Show.
In Society
July 19, 2019
Come see Aaron and Cheryl Handler at the next monthly flea market held at Bethany United Methodist Church on Aug. 3.
Friday night is bingo night at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 99th Street with George Ward and Dan Mihalisin selling game cards.
Pouring patrons refreshing beverages at the Ocean City Center for the Arts were Kim and Jim Morgan during the July First Friday opening reception.
Silkscreen artist Erick Sahler and his wife, Tracy, were on hand for the opening reception of the “Regional Pop” July Exhibit at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.
Getting ready to head out after a long morning, were Danny and Jeannie Harris at the Bethany United Methodist Church monthly flea market.
The Freeman Stage Development Team Kristie Maravalli and Melissa Rizer ensured sponsors got the VIP treatment at the Josh Turner concert.
Taking residence in one of the Ocean City Center for the Arts’ Resident Artist Studios in July are Cindy and Joe Scukanec of Thru My Lens Photography.
Selling merchandise before the performances got started at The Freeman Stage were JT Lambert (Josh Turner) and Kathryn Chapdelaine (MAMADEAR).
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Who’s Where When 28th/127th Street Pit & Pub 410-289-2020 • 443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal hwy. Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.)
45th Street taPhouSe 443-664-2201 • 4507 Coastal hwy. Friday, July 19: Sean Loomis Duo Saturday, July 20: The Pips Sunday, July 21: Ian McG Wednesday, July 24: Aaron Howell Thursday, July 25: Ward Ewing
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SEAN LOOMIS 45th St. Taphouse: Friday, July 19 Coconuts Beach Bar: Wednesday, July 24
DJ BK Greene Turtle North: Friday, July 19 Buxy’s Salty Dog: Sundays
atlantiC hotel 410-641-3589 • 2 north Main St., berlin Mondays: Earl Beardsley Tuesdays: Bob Miller on Piano
DJ DUSTY Clarion/Ocean Club: Every Friday & Saturday
buxy’S Salty Dog/Dry DoCk 28 410-289-0973 • 28th St. & Coastal hwy. Friday, July 19: DJ Wax Sundays: Local Party w/DJ BK Caribbean Pool bar 410-289-6181 • 2nd St. & boardwalk Friday, July 19: RoastJohn Saturday, July 20: The Runner Ups Sunday, July 21: No Byscuyts Monday, July 22: Dave Sherman Tuesday, July 23: Smooth & Remy Wednesday, July 24: Murphy’s Law Thursday, July 25: Spiffy & Friends
CaPtain’S table 410-289-7192 • Courtyard by Marriott hotel, 15th St. & baltimore ave. Every Thursday Thru Saturday: Phil Perdue On Piano
FIRST CLASS Clarion/Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20 Lenny’s Beach Bar: Monday-Thursday, July 22-25
PAUL LEWIS Greene Turtle North: Thursday, July 25
Clarion hotel 410-524-3535 • 10100 Coastal highway Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20: First Class Fridays & Saturdays: DJ Dusty Lenny’s Beach Bar: Friday-Sunday, July 19-21: On The Edge Monday-Thursday, July 22-25: First Class CoConutS beaCh bar & grill CaStle in the SanD hotel 37th & 38th St. • 410-289-6846 Friday, July 19: Darin Engh, Zion Reggae Saturday, July 20: The Everafter, Taylor Knox Band Sunday, July 21: Rick & Regina, Lunasea Band Monday, July 22: Nate Clendenen, Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth Tuesday, July 23: Keri Anthony, Angeline Leach Duo Wednesday, July 24: Kevin Poole, Sean Loomis Trio Thursday, July 25: Matt Tichon, Full Circle
DJ BILLY T Harborside: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
ROASTJOHN Caribbean Pool Bar: Friday, July 19 Greene Turtle North: Saturday, July 20
LENNON LARICCI High Stakes: Friday, July 19 CCF Bayside: Wednesday, July 24
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Coconuts: Thursday, July 25
CrabCake faCtory baySiDe 302-988-5000 • rt. 54 fenwick island, De Friday, July 19: Lost & Found Wednesday, July 24: Ricky LaRicci
fager’S iSlanD 410-524-5500 • 60th St. in the bay Friday, July 19: The Big Wazu, DJ Hook, Turtle Recall Saturday, July 20: The Last Waltz, DK Groove, The Sweet Talkers Sunday, July 21: DJ Bigler, The Last Waltz, DJ Muve Monday, July 22: The Klassix, DJ RobCee, Goodman Fiske Tuesday, July 23: DJ Bigler, Marcella Peters, DJ Hook Wednesday, July 24: DJ Adam Dutch, DJ Hector Thursday, July 25: DJ Bigler, DJ Spinz, Red Dirt Revolution
DJ BIGLER Fager’s Island: Sunday, July 21 & Tuesday, July 23 Harborside: Wednesday, July 24
Lobster Shanty: Sundays
RANDY LEE ASHCRAFT & SWC Johnny’s Pizza & Pub: Wednesdays Smitty McGee’s: Thursdays & Fridays
THE KLASSIX M.R. Ducks: Saturday, July 20 Fager’s Island: Monday, July 22
greene turtle north 410-723-2120 • 11601 Coastal hwy. Friday, July 19: DJ BK Saturday, July 20: RoastJohn Mondays: Karaoke W/ DJ Wood Tuesdays: DJ Casper Wednesdays: DJ Wiz Thursday, July 25: Paul Lewis
BEATS BY WAX Dry Dock 28: Friday, July 19 127th St. Pit & Pub: Wednesdays Pickles Pub: Thursdays
BEATS BY JEREMY Pickles Pub: Fridays & Mondays Harborside: Saturdays
greene turtle WeSt 410-213-1500 • rte. 611, West oC Friday, July 19: The Rogue Citizens Saturday, July 20: DJ Bob Wax
harborSiDe 410-213-1846 • South harbor road, West oC Fridays: DJ Billy T Saturday, July 20: Chris Button/Side Project, DJ Jeremy Sunday, July 21: Opposite Directions,
OTTO GRUNDMAN Crabcake Factory: Thursdays
9 MILE ROOTS Seacrets: Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20
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Who’s Where When Natalie Davis Band Mondays: Blake Haley, DJ Billy T Tuesdays: Dust N Bones Wednesdays: DJ Billy T, Trivia w/DJ Bigler Thursdays: Opposite Directions
SURREAL Purple Moose: Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20
THE ROGUE CITIZENS Greene Turtle West: Friday, July 19
Harpoon Hanna’S 302-539-3095 • rt. 54 & The Bay, Fenwick Island, DE Friday, July 19: Dave Hawkins Saturday, July 20: Dave Sherman Sunday, July 21: Kevin Poole, Dale Teat Monday, July 22: Dave Hawkins Tuesday, July 23: Kevin Poole Wednesday, July 24: Dave Sherman Thursday, July 25: Dale Teat
HIgH STakES Bar & grIll 302-537-6971 • rt. 54, Fenwick Island, DE Friday, July 19: Kaotic Saturday, July 20: Rick & Lennon LaRicci Thursdays: Baltimore Bob Fridays & Saturdays: Bob Burns HIggInS CraB HouSE 410-289-2581 • 31st. St. & Coastal Hwy. Wednesdays: Blake Haley Thursdays: Kaleb Brown
HooTErS 410-213-1841 12513 ocean gateway, rte. 50, West oC Friday, July 19: DJ Wax Sunday, July 20: Blake Haley
NATALIE DAVIS BAND Mad Fish: Saturday, July 20 Harborside: Sunday, July 21
OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS Seacrets: Tuesday, July 23 Harborside: Sundays & Thursdays
joHnny’S pIzza & puB 410-723-5600 • rt. 54 Fenwick Island, DE Wednesdays: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys
loBSTEr SHanTy 302-436-2305 • 56th St. & Coastal Hwy., Bayside Sunday, July 21: Joe Mama w/Matt Tichon Wednesday, July 24: Chris Button Thursday, July 25: Steve Kuhn M.r. DuCkS 410-289-9125 • 311 Talbot St. Friday, July 19: Poole & The Gang Saturday, July 20: The Klassix Sunday, July 21: Bo Dickerson Band Wednesday, July 24: DJ Batman Thursday, July 25: Landmark
POOLE & THE GANG M.R. Ducks: Friday, July 19
JUDAS PRIESTESS Purple Moose: Thursday, July 25
MaD FISH 410-213-2525 • 12817 Harbor rd., West o.C. Friday, July 19: Lime Green Saturday, July 20: Natalie Davis Duo Sunday, July 21: Side Project Mondays: International Night w/DJ Electron Wednesday, July 24: Arvie & Bunny Bennett, Karaoke w/Chuck D pICklES puB 410-289-4891 • 8th St. & philadelphia ave. Friday, July 19: Beats By Jeremy Saturday, July 20: City Painted Green 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, July 19 & 20: Surreal Sunday & Monday, July 21 & 22: Beyond Empty Tuesday & Wednesday, July 23 & 24, VJ Mazi Thursday, July 25: Judas Priestess Friday-Sunday, July 19-21: CK The DJ
RED DIRT REVOLUTION Fager’s Island: Thursday, July 25
CITY PAINTED GREEN Pickles Pub: Saturday, July 20
JOE SMOOTH & BOB WILKINSON Coconuts Beach Bar: Monday, July 22
ON THE EDGE Lenny’s Beach Bar: Friday- Sunday, July 19-21
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, July 19: DJ Bobby O, Jim Long Band, 9 Mile Roots, My Hero Zero Saturday, July 20: Cruz On De Bay, High Five Swan Dive, 9 Mile Roots, Nowhere Slow, Lost In Paris Sunday, July 21: Mike T In De Bay, Triple Rail Turn, Anthem, The Benjamins Monday, July 22: Bobby On De Bay, Full Circle, Anthem, Fortunate Youth Tuesday, July 23: Bobby On De Bay, Opposite Directions, Crash The Party, Buddha Council Wednesday, July 24: Bobby On De Bay, Full Circle Duo, The Rockets, Buddha Council Thursday, July 25: DJ Bobby O, The Freddie Long Band, Innasense, Go Go Gadjet
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STAFF WRITER
FENWICK ISLAND – The connections of a popular Delaware creamery are bringing farm fresh sweet treats to Fenwick Island. Located in the Village of Fenwick shopping center along Coastal Highway, Vanderwende’s serves handcrafted ice cream, homemade waffle cones, sundaes, floats and more. Morgan Vanderwende, who operates the Fenwick Island location with her husband, Cody, said Vanderwende’s uses premium ingredients and milk from the family’s own dairy farm to produce the shop’s ice cream. “We’ve put a lot of hard work and dedication into it …,” she said. “I think our product speaks for itself.” William and Ellen Vanderwende, Cody Vanderwende’s grandparents, purchased a dairy farm in 1954 and started with six cows and $35. Today, the farm boasts more than 4,000 acres and 225 Holstein cows, which are milked twice a day. In 2012, however, the second generation of Vanderwendes ventured into the ice cream business and began
Morgan Vanderwende is pictured at her new Fenwick Island location, one of four stores she and her husband, Cody, operate. Photo by Bethany Hooper
making homemade ice cream on their farm in Bridgeville, Del. “For years, my mother-in-law kept nagging my father-in-law about opening an ice cream shop because the farm was right on Route 404, which is a busy beach road,” Vanderwende said. “He finally gave in … He said, ‘I don’t know anything about ice cream, I
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just know about farming. But let’s give it a whirl.’” What started as a simple wish soon turned into a full-fledged business. Since opening in July of 2012, the ice cream shop has grown to include four stores, two ice cream trucks and roughly 25 wholesale accounts with local businesses. Vanderwende’s has
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also been recognized by several national publications as the state’s best ice cream shop. “Business has taken off,” Vanderwende said, “and ever since then we haven’t looked back.” Vanderwende’s – a three-generation business – continues to operate from its original location in Bridgeville. But all ice cream made for wholesale is produced from its store in Greenwood, Del. There, Vanderwende’s churns out eight tubs of ice cream in 10 minutes and between 700 and 800 2.5-gallon tubs of ice cream a week. “All in all, we are probably putting out about 1,000 2.5-gallon tubs of ice cream a week,” she said. Vanderwende’s also has ice cream shops in Dewey Beach and, most recently, Fenwick Island. The newest location replaces HaHa’s frozen yogurt. “We are happy to be a part of the Village,” Vanderwende said. “They’ve got some new stores coming this year, so I feel like we can all grow together.” Vanderwende said the new shop also provides an opportunity to serve residents and visitors in the coastal communities of southern Delaware and Maryland. “My brother-in-law and sister-in-law own the one in Dewey, and it was a big hit,” she said. “I grew up here in Fenwick during the summer time, so I have strong ties to Fenwick. When my husband and I started thinking about opening our own store, I always said Fenwick would be my choice.” Vanderwende’s at Fenwick Island serves 28 flavors of ice cream – including peanut butter fudge crunch, lemon chiffon and banana fudge nut – in cones, cups and homemade waffle cones. The shop also offers a selection of sugar-free flavors, milkshakes, sundaes and floats. “I personally think we have the best ice cream,” she said. “You are really getting your money’s worth. You get big portions at decent prices, and the staff is super friendly.” Vanderwende’s at Fenwick Island is now open daily from noon to 11 p.m. For more information, visit the store’s Facebook page or vanderwendefarmcreamery.com.
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BERLIN – “The ballots are on their way,” according to Ocean Pines Elections Committee Chairman Steve Habeger. “Over the next few days they’ll arrive in mailboxes. Your vote counts and don’t be late!” More than 7,600 ballots for the 2019 Ocean Pines Board election were sent out this week to eligible voters. Additionally, 768 notices of the annual meeting were sent to ineligible voters. Election mailings are marked “IMMEDIATE ATTENTION! Ballot receipt deadline 5 PM, August 7, 2019” in a red rectangle on the front of the envelope. Eligible voters, in Ocean Pines, refers to homeowners “in good standing,” meaning they do not have outstanding violations or unpaid assessments. The cutoff for voter eligibility was July 3. For questions about voter eligibility, contact Membership and Assessment Supervisor Ruth Ann Meyer at 410-641-7717 ext. 3031, or email rmeyer@oceanpines.org. Voters this year may select up to three candidates from the pool of seven, which include, in ballot order, Tom Janasek, Larry Perrone, Cam-
illa Rogers, Paula Gray, Shawn Kotwica, Ed Solum and Gregory Turner. The top three voter-getters will each be elected to three-year terms on the Ocean Pines Board. Completed ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7. They may be returned either to the ballot box inside the police department office in the Ocean Pines Administration Building on 239 Ocean Parkway or mailed to the Ocean Pines post office box in Berlin. For questions about ballots and voting procedures, call the Elections Committee at 410-208-3989. Committee members will try to respond to questions within a day. Ballot counting will occur on Friday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. in the East Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center on 235 Ocean Parkway. Election results will be announced immediately after the count. Results will then be validated during the annual meeting on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Assateague Room of the community center. Lot owners are asked to bring their ID in order to be verified. A quorum of at least 100 lots is required in order to hold the annual meeting.
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Telescope Pictures has made giving to local nonprofits a priority this summer season. Owners Jon and Sam Cameron are encouraging their customers to round up their photo purchase to the nearest dollar or pick a custom donation. Telescope Pictures then matches that donation. For May and June, at all locations, Big Brother Big Sister Eastern Shore were chosen. In July, at all locations, AGH’s Campaign for the Future was chosen. In August, the south Ocean City location has selected the Ocean City Development Corporation. In August, the north Ocean City site has chosen Peninsula Regional Medical Center. In September, north and south Ocean City locations will raise funds for the Worcester County Humane Society. Above left, the north Ocean City Telescope Pictures team is pictured with their $1,250 donation to the Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Shore. Team members pictured include Tyler Krizan, Ethan Quinn, Quinn Smith,
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BERLIN - Atlantic General recently recognized Demiah Nooney as its Nurse of the Year for 2019 as well as Betsy Esposito, pharmacy purchaser, as the recipient of the 2019 Friend of Nursing Award. National surveys continue to place nurses at the top when it comes to the most trusted profession, according to Gallup polls measuring honesty and ethics in various fields. It is through the actions and words of nurses that trust between provider and patient is developed, and this is especially important in Maryland, where healthcare organizations have been working hard to anticipate the needs of patients and communities on a deeper level. Often it is the nurse who is able to forge the connection that puts an emotional and professional face to Atlantic General Hospital. Nooney received multiple nominations by her fellow AGH associates. One nomination stated “empathy, excellent collaboration, honesty and integrity are paramount. She will always tell you the truth and is 100 percent dependable.” Joining the organization in 2005 as a scholarship recipient, Nooney continued her education to become
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a registered nurse. She worked on the medical surgical unit to provide coverage for the Center for Joint Surgery. Five years later, she joined the inpatient case management department. She later transferred to the emergency department where she currently works as a case manager. “I love being a part of the AGH family. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity they provided me to pursue my nursing career when I was awarded the James G and Nancy W. Barrett Scholarship,” said Nooney. Nooney is described as a nurse who is willing to do anything for her patients, always courteous and respectful, even during difficult conversations. “I am honored to work with all of the nurses at AGH. They are so committed to our patients and our organization. Selecting just one for the Nurse of the Year Award is always a challenge. Demiah stood out to her peers and was selected by a team of those peers. We are so fortunate on the Shore to have such wonderful professional nurses, who are not only smart, but are compassionate,” added Colleen Wareing, SEE NEXT PAGE
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chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services at Atlantic General Hospital. On receiving the Nurse of the Year Award, Nooney said, "I am honored to receive this recognition. It is a privilege to work alongside such an amazing team of skilled and compassionate individuals. The patients I serve, in addition to my AGH family, inspire me every day to continue to improve the health of our community. Without each and every one of them, our organization would not be able to provide the high quality care our community deserves.” Other nominees included Allison Willey, Amy Bohtling, Kim Richardson and Wendi McDonough. A subcommittee of the Professional Nurse Council selects the recipient from a pool of those nominated by fellow AGH associates and previous DAISY Award winners. The 2019 Friend of Nursing Award recipient, Esposito, was nominated by multiple staff members for going above and beyond in patient care, as well as taking pride in what she does. One of her nominations said, “she is the behind-the-scenes hero.” On receiving the Friend of Nursing Award, Esposito said, “I love my AGH family. My goal has always been to keep costs to the organization down so that we are able to meet the needs of each of our patients.” Esposito has been an essential part of AGH for 11 years and is described as always bringing new ideas while helping to reduce costs to ensure that the patients’ needs are met. She will go above and beyond, no matter what effort it takes.
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Shore Break Can Result in dangers For all Swimmers
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OCEAN CITY – Playing in the surf is undoubtedly one of the main reasons many people come to the beach for a vacation. Whether it is body surfing, boogie boarding, surfing at one of our surfing beaches or just wading in the water, playing in the ocean is one of the least expensive and fun things you can do at the beach. However, each season we have several weeks when we have increased shore break in Ocean City. Shore break can be dangerous for bathers of all ages. In fact, riding shore break can cause severe injury, paralysis, and even death. Shore break is when waves continue to build as they approach the beach before breaking in shallow water or actually breaking directly on the beach. Shore
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break occurs because of the shape and depths of the sea floor bottom (bathymetry). Waves only break in water that is 1.3 times the height of the wave. At or near high tide in Ocean City the waves never meet a depth this shallow until they are almost on the beach. And when the wave gets to shallow water their height increases. A three-foot wave can become a five- or six-foot wave that will then “break” on the beach with incredible force. Furthermore, the energy of a three-foot wave has been calculated to have 10kW of energy, which is equivalent to the energy of a small car at full throttle. The point to be made here is that riding or playing in shore break is very dangerous. The wave propels your body with great amounts of energy and then your body almost immediately hits wet sand, which is like hitting concrete. The Ocean City Beach Patrol always advises people not to body surf or boogie board in shore break, but people do not always listen. The sad fact is that every summer we take over 100 people off the beach on backboards or with neck collars. Some of the injuries sustained are minor although even an abrasion to the forehead or a bloody nose is treated as the most serious spinal injury as a precaution, due to the mechanism SEE NEXT PAGE
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of injury. In many cases, the injury sustained is minor (90 percent) and often the person returns to the beach later that day. In other cases it may simply be a pulled muscle or a bruise and will equal a spoiled vacation, unfortunately, in some cases the injury may be more serious and will affect the person for the rest of their lives. Many of the most serious injuries that occur in shore break are 30- to 50-yearold males. According to researchers, this age and gender demographic is more likely to exhibit poor decision-making in the surf. Furthermore, at this age range the body becomes more fragile (reduced flexibility of the spine) and more susceptible to injury. In 16 years of lifeguarding, I have seen many men in this demographic leave the beach that will probably never walk again. If you have any questions about whether the waves are safe for boogie boarding or body surfing, please talk to a lifeguard. Our lifeguards are trained to assess the surf condition and will gladly give you information about the ocean conditions. Remember: “when in doubt, don’t go out”, and “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand.” Captain’s Note: The most common culprit of neck injuries results from swimmers’ body surfing or body boarding incorrectly or in unsafe conditions. The proper way to body surf a wave is to have your hands out in front of your
body; this allows for more control of movement in the water. The most dangerous condition exists when we are experiencing shore break. Never ride a wave during shore break conditions or play in the impact zone. The other activity that is responsible for the remainder of head and neck injuries is when someone dives into shallow water as occurred last week to a 19-year-old who is still at Shock Trauma or strikes the bottom with their head while attempting to dive under a breaking wave. Although the beach patrol’s focus is on ocean safety, last DAMIEN SANZOTTI summer there were several serious neck injuries on the bay side from diving into shallow water. Just like the ocean, the bay is very shallow near to shore and has sandbars. Although education and prevention are the primary focus of the beach patrol mission, surf rescue technicians (lifeguards) are well trained and prepared to handle severe neck and back injuries (although we prefer preventing injuries before they occur). Our beach patrol developed and modified a technique of removing victims with suspected neck or back injuries out of deep and/or shallow water. The technique has been refined over many years of training and usage from its introduction as a technique de-
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ble. Using backboards in the surf zone can actually cause more damage to a victim. Beach patrol guards are taught how to effectively and carefully extract victims from the surf who are suspected to have serious spinal injuries. Guards work as a team to carry a victim to safety while minimizing movement to the head, neck and back. – 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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Hospital Earns Wellness Award
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital has been recognized by Healthiest Maryland Businesses as a gold level recipient of the Wellness at Work awards for the fourth consecutive year. The Wellness at Work awards took place at the 10th Annual Maryland Workplace Health and Wellness Symposium in Baltimore. The Wellness at Work awards are sponsored by Healthiest Maryland Businesses, the state’s initiative to support healthy workplaces. Any Maryland employer who is a member of Healthiest Maryland Businesses is eligible to apply, and there is no cost to be a member. Recognition criteria are based on the CDC’s Workplace Health Model and applicants are asked to describe activities and share examples of policies and tools developed and utilized in the four areas of assessment, planning and management, implementation, and evaluation. This isn’t the first time Atlantic General Hospital has been recognized for the quality of its employee wellness program. AGH was a gold level recipient in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Employers may earn a Gold, Silver, Bronze, or On the Path award based on their activities to establish leadership support for wellness, create wellness committees, survey the needs and interests of their employees, set health improvement goals, and develop monitoring tools to track their outcomes over time. AGH created the Associates Getting Healthy wellness program in 2013. This program was implemented with the goals of providing opportunities for the associates to improve their health and wellbeing and control the high cost of providing health benefits. Those goals were achieved and results in creating a culture at AGH that helped associates
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Home Prices Rise Due To Low Inventory
BERLIN – A more than 25 percent drop in available housing inventory on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore has led to higher list and sale prices, according to the latest numbers from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal). Throughout June, there were 1,854 active, available residential units on the Shore. In June 2018, there were 2,493 available units, which is a 25.6 percent drop. Individually, active listings are down by 22.3 percent in Worcester County, by 34.1 percent in Wicomico County, and by 23 percent in Somerset County. New listings in June were also down overall by 8.5 percent across the Shore. Individually, new listings were up by 2.4 percent in Wicomico and were down by 21 percent and 13.4 percent in Somerset and Worcester, respectively. With limited inventory comes multiple offers and increased prices. The average list price for the Shore is $269,688, which is 15.9 percent higher than this time last year. The average sale price is $207,431, which is 2.4 percent higher than this time last year. Settlements are down slightly compared to June of last year, with new settlements being 5.4 percent lower and Year to Date (YTD) settlements being 2.6 percent lower. Individually, new settlements throughout June were up by 3.8 percent in Somerset, and were down by 16.8 percent and 1.2 percent in Wicomico and Worcester, respectively. The homes that are selling are leaving the market at the same pace as last year, with an average Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM) for the Tri-County area at 124 days. Individually, CDOM increased by 25.6 percent SEE NEXT PAGE
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in Somerset, and decreased by 9.1 percent and 14.3 percent in Wicomico and Worcester, respectively. “Limited local inventory is driving our numbers down across the Shore, as it’s done for the past few years,” said Coastal President Bernie Flax. “However, we are still very busy with pending sales. Also the market is very competitive, which is great for sellers.”
New Sales Team Formed OCEAN CITY – Holiday Real Estate has announced the Milko LeCates Group sales team. Milko LeCates Group is guided by veteran real estate partners Denise A. Milko and Leah M. LeCates, combining over 30 years selling deluxe real estate, banking and finance experience. Team Leader Milko (formerly of Get Milko fame), is vice president of Holiday Real Estate, an Ocean City native and second-generation Realtor with an impressive resume. She has superior knowledge of the area and expert negotiation skills. She prides herself on her expertise and return clientele. LeCates is the founder and broker of Home Mortgage Services, Ocean City’s first female-owned mortgage brokerage business firm. Prior to her brokerage, she was vice president of a Baltimore-based bank and is exceedingly well versed in financing, sales and market trends. She is now listing and selling coastal properties as part of the Milko LeCates Group.
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Chef Added At Yacht Club BERLIN – Record crowds at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club have admittedly led to some slippage in the food quality. Because of that, leadership last week took proactive steps to improve, most notably including the addition of renowned local Chef Michael Rendell to assist Head Chef John Chiusano. Ralph DeAngelus, cofounder of the Matt Ortt Companies that runs the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, said Rendell would not only help bring the restaurant back up to par, but also take it to the next level. “Because the kitchen has been so insane, our Head Chef John Chiusano has been trying to keep up with daytime pool business and nighttime dinners – the whole nine yards. It’s overwhelming and it’s more than a one-man job,” DeAngelus said. The Ocean Pines Yacht Club has set new sales standards several times this season. First, the Ortt Companies broke their own records during Memo-
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rial Day weekend. Then, in July the Yacht Club facility set a single-day record with a $53,000 total revenue haul – including a $25,000 banquet – and on July 5 the restaurant by itself set a single-day record with more than $40,700 in net revenues. “The truth of the matter is, we’ve been so overwhelmed by this massive business that our food quality has slipped just a little bit,” DeAngelus said. “We brought this guy in to make sure, not only that stuff doesn’t fall through the cracks, but that we immediately address our issues and even bring our quality up a little bit higher.” According to DeAngelus, Rendell will function as a second head chef that reports directly to Chiusano. “[Rendell] is a qualified head chef and has been in Ocean City for years,” DeAngelus said. “He was the head chef at Ky West, so he’s super talented.” DeAngelus said Rendell would enhance daily featured specials and, through his strong ties with local farm-
ers, improve the freshness and quality of ingredients at the Yacht Club. “The guy can make the best Veal Osso Bucco on the planet,” DeAngelus said, adding the dish would become a regular on the featured specials menu. “We brought this guy here to raise the bar of what we can produce. He’ll also help to free up Chef Chiusano to work more on the banquets and overall food quality.” Rendell will also assist with teaching and developing some of the younger kitchen talent. “Because of the massive success that we’ve had this year, our kitchen was overtaxed and we weren’t putting out the product that we’re accustomed to, but we immediately addressed it,” DeAngelus said. “We recognized the problem, we’re being proactive about it and, not only do we want to get it back to where it was, but we want to raise the bar even higher. We want Ocean Pines to be as proud of us as they have been in the past.”
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OCEAN CITY – The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for its 2019 annual awards. These awards are presented to individuals who are outstanding in the community and in the business community as well. Nomination forms can be obtained at the chamber visitor center at routes 50 and 707 in West Ocean City, or by emailing Lisa Layfield, events director, at lisa@OceanCity.org. The following is the criteria for each award: • Business Person of the Year, sponsored by D3: This award recognizes someone who is the founder, owner, CEO or president of a business that is a member in good standing with the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. • The nominee should exhibit business leadership and vision, displaying a significant commitment to the success of both business and the area as a whole as well as someone who serves as a positive role model for others,
demonstrates a commitment to their community and is widely recognized as a successful business manager or owner. • Citizen of the Year (Philanthropic /Community Award), sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital: This award recognizes an individual who, through his or her unselfish commitment to the community, embodies the best characteristics of community citizenship and serves as an example to all. • Young Professional of the Year, sponsored by Harrison Group Resort Hotels: This award recognizes a young person between the ages of 21-39 who is employed by or owns a business that is a member of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. Someone who has gone above and beyond to grow personally and professionally through community involvement, who exemplifies leadership skills and exhibits exceptional vision that contributes to success in the workplace. • First Responder of the Year, sponsored by Peninsula Regional Health System: This award is new for 2019.
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annually, recognizes an individual for a lifetime of consistent community leadership and philanthropic endeavors that have made a lasting impact on their community. Their actions, achievements and contributions evoke admiration and respect. The nominee should have an exemplary community service record in the area and their influence and contributions will have made a tangible impact on the lives of those around them, their communities, and their place of business for many years of their lifetime and in the future. For more information about the nomination process, contact Layfield at lisa@OceanCity.org. Nominations must be received by Aug. 1. Submit to Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce by mail; drop off at 12320 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Md. 21811; email to mychamber@OceanCity.org or fax to 410-213-7521. The awards will be presented on Sept. 26, at the annual awards celebration to be held at the Clarion Fontainebleau on 101st Street in Ocean City.
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OCEAN CITY – Historian and former Ocean City lifeguard Robert M. Craig has published an illustrated book entitled “Maryland’s Ocean City Beach Patrol” (Arcadia Press). Craig is the son and namesake of Captain Robert S. Craig who headed the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) from 1946-1987. The younger Craig served on the beach patrol from 1960-65 and his son Christopher became the first third-generation member of the beach patrol in 1999. The new book is an illustrated history of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, featuring over 250 illustrations, both archival and by local photographers. The book includes a brief prehistory on ocean lifesaving prior to the establishment in 1930 of OCBP as well as a chapter on early captaincies before Captain Craig, but the major content documents the eras of each of the three longest serving OCBP captains -- Robert S. Craig, George Schoepf, and Butch Arbin (current), covering 90 years of the beach pa-
trol’s history. Rob Craig will present an informal talk about the genesis and content of the book and entertain a questionand-answer session from the audience later this month. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author and/or dedication. Craig’s recent book of Vietnam era memoirs will also be available. Books will be available for purchase with cash or check only. The public is invited to attend the book signing events scheduled as follows: Ocean City branch, Worcester County Library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, on Tuesday July 30 at 2 p,m.; Ocean Pines branch, Worcester County Library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 1 p.m.; and Ocean City Art League, 502 94th St, Ocean City, on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. If unable to attend one of these events, contact the author at rob.craig@arch.gatech.edu to order directly.
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THIRD INSERTION ROBERT A BENSON, ESQ LAWS, INSLEY & BENSON, P.A. 209 EAST MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17907 To all persons interested in the estate of MARGUERITE HAYMAN ENSOR, ESTATE NO. 17907. Notice is given that CORY S. PERDUE, 31852 MT HERMON ROAD, SALISBURY, MD 21804, was on JUNE 28, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MARGUERITE HAYMAN ENSOR, who died on JUNE 2, 2019, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 28TH day of DECEMBER, 2019. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim
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PATRICIA CLEARY, ESQ. LAW OFFICES OF PATRICIA CLEARY, LLC 10294 ERIE WAY NEW MARKET, MD 21774 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17904 To all persons interested in the estate of EVELYN J. SCHIAVONE, ESTATE NO. 17904. Notice is given that MARY ANNE S. DALY, 33 WALNUT AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941, and F. MARK SCHIAVONE, 2328 ENGLE MOLER ROAD, HARPER'S FERRY, WVA, 25425 were on JUNE 28, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ,EVELYN J. SCHIAVONE, who died on JUNE 17, 2019, with a will.
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 JULY 5, 2019 MARY ANNE S. DALY F. MARK SCHIAVONE 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 7-05, 7-12, 7-19
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Notice is given that the ORPHANS; COURT of YORK COUNTY, PA, appointed KIRIL STEFAN ALEXANDROV, 406 FRANKLIN STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of MARIA TODOROVA ALEXANDROV, who died on DECEMBER 20, 2017, domiciled in PENNSYLVANIA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is KATHRYN A. WHITEHEAD, whose address is 109 CAMDEN STREET, SALISBURY, MD 21801. At the time of death, the decedent owned
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real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 5, 2019 KIRIL STEFAN ALEXANDROV 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 7-5, 7-12, 7-19
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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17924 To all persons interested in the estate of ELIZABETH M. BREWER. Notice is given that, MAUREEN A. NEWCOMB, 12511 WHISPER TRACE DRIVE, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, was on JULY 12, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of: ELIZABETH M. BREWER, who died on JULY 1, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the
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Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 19, 2019 MAUREEN A. NEWCOMB Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 7-19
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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17373 To all persons interested in the estate of DONALD J. VON RESTORFF. Notice is given that, JANICE F. VON RESTORFF, 1 ALEXANDRIA
COURT, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on APRIL 13, 2018, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of: DONALD J. VON RESTORFF who died on MARCH 14, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 19, 2019 JANICE F. VON RESTORFF Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 7-19
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NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17851 To all persons interested in the estate of EDWARD L TAYLOR, ESTATE NO. 17851. Notice is given that LINDA B. TAYLOR, 5516 SNOW HILL ROAD, P.O. BOX 157, SNOW HILL, MD 21863 was on JUNE 24, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of EDWARD L. TAYLOR, who died on APRIL 4, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24TH day of DECEMBER, 2019. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date
of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 19, 2019 LINDA B. TAYLOR 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 7-19, 7-26, 8-02
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NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17895 To all persons interested in the estate of IRANE E. DUFFY, AKA: IRANE ELIZABETH DUFFY, ESTATE NO. 17895. Notice is given that JOYCE MARIE SAVAGE, 2418 HILLTOP ROAD, GREENVILLE, NC 27858, was on JULY 08, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of IRANE E. DUFFY, who died on JUNE 6, 2019, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8TH day of JANUARY 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date
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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 JULY 19, 2019 JOYCE MARIE SAVAGE 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 7-19, 7-26, 8-02
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All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 19, 2019 ALISON BOWDEN Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 7-19
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The Battle Of The Bulge Served As Hitler’s ‘Last Gasp’
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BERLIN – Next to D-Day when the average American recounts great battles of Europe during World War II, he will often mention, "The Battle of the Bulge.” I have several family members and friends who participated in that momentous confrontation, so I decided to research further. By November of 1944, the Allies had successfully landed at Normandy and southern France, and they advanced toward the German border sooner than anticipated. This led to a feeling of inevitable triumph and overconfidence. Eisenhower felt the Ardennes region could be held by as few troops as possible due to the wooded terrain, deep river valleys, narrow roads, and probable limited operational objective. Hitler thought differently and was quick to take advantage of the situation. On Dec. 16, 1944, he launched the last major German counteroffensive campaign of the war. The Germans referred to it as "Unternehmen Wacht
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am Rhein," or "Operation Watch on the Rhein," appealing to German patriotism to protect the Homeland and possibly change the outcome of the war. The Allies called it the "Ardennes Counteroffensive." The press simply referred to it as, "The Battle of the Bulge" due to the eventual configuration of wartime news maps. This became the most widely used name for the battle. Hitler's intention was to split the Allies forces in two, recapture the Belgian port of Antwerp, denying its use to the Allies and hopefully force the Allies to negotiate a peace treaty favorable to the Axis Powers. After that was accomplished, he thought he could concentrate forces on the Eastern Front and defeat the Russians. Hitler's plan was grandiose, audacious and brilliant. It caught the overconfident British and Americans totally unprepared. Some of his generals disagreed with him. Those who voiced their opinion were quickly dismissed.
Due to strict secrecy, the Germans achieved total surprise on Dec.16, 1944, attacking a weakly defended Allied line and taking advantage of overcast weather, which grounded the vastly superior Allied air forces. The Germans advanced with almost a half-million men, most of the remaining Luftwaffe, thousands of artillery pieces, and spearheaded by the elite WaffenSS Panzer Divisions, known for their ferocity in combat and fanatical allegiance to der Fuhrer. After the initial attack, in which thousands of Americans were taken prisoner, the German offensive stalled due to unexpected resistance in the northern sector, poor roads and the refusal of the Americans DR. JOSEPH F. to surrender the town PALMISANO of Bastogne with its vital crossroads. Though completely surrounded, the embattled defenders held out for
six days, upsetting the timetable of the Germans. This is when General Anthony McAuliffe issued his famous "nuts" reply when the Germans asked him to surrender. Just about then is when the skies cleared, and the Air Force dropped badly needed supplies and ammunition. At almost the same time, elements of Patton's army, after having made a superhuman dash against German resistance and bitter winter weather, joined forces with "The Battered Bastards of Bastogne," ending the siege. Eventually, overwhelming Allied forces halted the overambitious counteroffensive causing the Germans to sustain almost a third of their forces as casualties. Allied casualties were almost as high, but these were able to be replaced, whereas the Germans were unable to replace their losses. It was Hitler's "last gasp." After this campaign, when the Americans captured the bridge at Remagen, providing quick access across the Rhine and into the heart of Germany, the outcome of the war was never in doubt. There were other fascinating facets of "The Battle of the Bulge," such as the Massacre at Malmedy, the capture of future writer, Kurt Vonnegut, and his imprisonment in a pig sty during the bombing of Dresden, the "special treatment" given to Jewish prisoners who were sent to slave-labor camps where many died due to torture and inhumane treatment. Not to mention the larger-than-life characters on both sides. Hopefully, further research into the events and individuals involved will lead to further elucidation of this momentous clash of titans.
– By Dr. Joseph F. Palmisano Special To The Dispatch (The writer is a retired physician who shares insights about historically significant events and personal reflections on the area. The Ocean Pines resident is the author of “Doctor Joe, A Family Doctor In The Twentieth Century.” He can be reached at docjoep@aol.com.)
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BERLIN – The Berlin Heritage Foundation is looking for bakers to enter the peach pie-baking contest at its 11th Annual Berlin Peach Festival on Saturday, Aug. 3, on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, 208 North Main Street. The first-prize winner will receive dinner for two at the Dunes Manor Hotel in Ocean City and a cookbook. Second- and third-place prizes also will be awarded. In 2018, winners were Brenda Heinecke, Barbara Hartman and Nicole Masenior. This year, Denise Gotloeb from On What Grounds will return for her fourth time as judge. She will be joined by Ruth Koontz from Main Street Deli and Laura Sterns from The Atlantic Hotel. Bakers must sign up in advance. The registration deadline is Aug. 2. Pies must be delivered on the day of the festival between 10 and 11 a.m. and include a list of ingredients. Health Department rules stipulate pies with perishable ingredients, such as custard, ice cream or whipped cream, may not be entered. For more information or to sign up, contact Susan Taylor at 410-641-1019 or email taylorhousemuseum@verizon.net.
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Ray McDonald started as a lifeguard the summer after graduating from high school. Submitted Photo
(Editor’s Note: The following is a 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 – In 1977, Ray McDonald was ready to get out of Woodlawn. He'd finished with both high school and his high school sweetheart. "Rather than lifeguard at Westview Swim Club for another summer, I decided to go to Ocean City and take the lifeguard test," he said. It might have seemed like a spur of the moment sort of thing, but Ray was actually very thoughtful about most things he did on beach patrol. During the try-out test, while everyone was sticking together and close in to the Inlet beach, McDonald, "decided to position myself out the furthest from the others to avoid being bunched up and kicked in the face. This allowed me to take advantage of the current and take a more direct route around the pier." That thoughtfulness and planning worked for him again when he found himself guarding on condo row and "smack dab in front of an oil barge which ran aground that winter during a Nor’easter." A treacherous rip current had formed near it, but McDonald observed surfers using it, "as the most efficient way to get out beyond the waves. I reasoned it would be a good method to use if needed." He did need it, when a father and daughter got caught in the rip and taken out to sea. "Upon my arrival I pushed the buoy toward them and asked Dad to hold on and place his daughter between himself and the buoy and said lets enjoy the ride out," McDonald said. McDonald calmed them both as they began the process of making their way back in. Twenty minutes later, everyone was safe, and McDonald was thinking to himself "that was awesome.” Four summers later, McDonald left the beach and headed to the real world, but "the people I worked with and met during my summers down the ocean, occupy a fond place in my heart." McDonald now lives in Florida where he can be in the sunshine daily.
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Our very own editor, Steve Green, and his son Beckett had a great fourhour trip with Captain John Prather of Ocean City Guide Service putting five keeper flounder in the cooler.
Donnie Clark from East Brunswick, N.J. had a nice double header of flounder and sea bass on board the Morning Star with Captain Monty Hawkins.
The crew of the Reel Chaos with Captain Anthony Matarese tied for first place in the OC Tuna Tournament with this 99-pound bluefin worth over $214,000. Submitted Photos
Captain Drew Zerbe of the Tortuga had a terrific morning trip with these lucky anglers hooking six keeper flounder.
This young angler caught himself a couple of stud sea bass aboard the Angler with Captain Chris Mizurak.
We had an extremely busy week of fishing this past week with the 32nd Ocean City Tuna Tournament in town and the weather was fishable all but one day of the entire week. Flounder fishing in the back bays was very good again, sea bass fishing was off one day and on the next and there were enough tuna around to keep the OC Tuna Tournament interesting. There weren’t any huge fish caught and there weren’t any crazy stringer totals, but at the end of the weekend three boats cashed checks for over $200,000 each. There were 109 boats participating in this year’s Ocean City Tuna Tournament and there was a record payout of over $900,000. There were three big winners in the tournament that all cashed checks for over $200,000, two of which were a tie for first place in the heaviest fish category. The Reel Chaos and the Moore Bills each caught bluefin tuna that weighed
in at 99 pounds so they combined first and second place money and the two teams split it on the tie. Because of the added entry levels, Reel Chaos with Captain Anthony Matarese won $214,000 and Moore Bills with Captain Rob Skillman won $221,000. The biggest money winner thanks to the split was the crew of the Theresa Jean who was the first-place stringer winner with a two-day total of 426 pounds. The crew of Theresa Jean won a whopping $252,000 for their first place stringer. Tuna fishing was slow for most boats this weekend as the water temperatures have warmed up and the fish become harder to find. Throw on that sea conditions were flat calm and there were a million boats on the ocean and you have a recipe for some pretty slow fishing. There are still some fish around and there were
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We don’t see many pompano in our area, but we have seen several the past few weeks. This one was caught by Jill Foote while surf fishing on 134th Street.
It was a great day of flounder fishing for this crew when they put 10 keepers in the box Board Lucky Break Charters with Captain Jason Mumford.
This crew had an awesome day offshore with Captain Jeremy Blunt of the Wrecker, releasing three white marlin and boxing some big golden tilefish up to 40 pounds.
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The crew of the Decisions caught one of the biggest wahoo I’ve seen in years when they landed this 74-inch fish weighing 109 pounds.
some great fish caught, but when pressure is high on the weekend bites will be tough to get. Yellowfin action was best to the south in the Washington Canyon, and bluefin fishing has gotten closer and closer to shore. I know that some of the boats that caught bluefins in the OC Tuna Tournament were less than 25 miles off the beach. Ocean bottom fishing for sea bass was hit or miss the past week with fish biting well one day and not the next. The party boat fleet has still been able to get plenty of meat in the freezer for clients, but you never know which day these finicky fish will bite. There are
also a few more flounder showing up on the wrecks and reefs of Ocean City and hopefully that will pick up even more to make up for slower sea bass action. Flounder fishing in the back bay doesn’t need any improvement right now. It’s been really nice to talk about awesome flounder fishing week after week and that’s just what I can do again this week. Water temperatures in the back bays have climbed into the 70s and the water coming in from the ocean on the tide changes has kept the bay very clean. There are a lot of flounder in our bays right now as well so the clean water conditions have helped make flounder fishing some of the best I’ve seen in years. Currently the better fishing is from Harbor Island south to behind Assateague Island in eight to 15 feet of water. If you’re looking for a big-
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Captain John Prather of Ocean City Guide Service put this squad on a nice stack of flounder, ending their trip with 11 keepers.
ger fish you can use a live mullet, spot or bunker and drop that into the deeper channels and holes 20 feet and deeper and have your best chance of catching a doormat. The best baits for flounder continue to be live minnows, live spot, live mullet, frozen shiners and Gulp baits. We’ve reached the time of year where you’ll probably have to weed through some throwbacks, but it’s well worth it to land a couple of 16 ½-inch keepers. This weekend is the Kid’s Classic Tournament put on by the Ocean City Marlin Club with scales action at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City. This is an awesome tournament for kids fishing both inshore and offshore and there are prize categories for everything! It’s a fish one of two or two of two event Saturday and Sunday that is very relaxed and allows for junior an-
glers to be assisted in fighting and landing the fish. I’ll be fishing with my son Ryan inshore for flounder and bluefish and I’m really looking forward to it. You do not have to be a member of the Ocean City Marlin Club to fish this event. For more information you can call the club at 410-213-1613 for more information. Remember if you’d like to see my daily fishing report the Daily Angle you can check it out online at www.fishinoc.com, and if you have a photo of your catch that you’d like considered you can send it to info@fishinoc.com. 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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OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s festival focusing on artistic expression, ArtX, brings additional opportunities for creative experiences to the beach. On Aug. 24-25, the outdoor event takes over Northside Park and its vast 58 acres. Surrounding the scenic lagoon, ArtX offers an endless list of opportunities to create, purchase and enjoy different genres of art – from simple and fun to professional and inspiring. “The Town of Ocean City Special Events Department in partnership with the Art League of Ocean City produce ArtX as a primarily free event to inspire creativity, nurture artistic drive and promote art and culture in a variety of mediums,” said Special Events Director Frank Miller. “ArtX will include artisan work for sale covering classic and unique categories such as music, cinematography and photography, sculpting, painting, ceramics, drawing, glass, and much more.” Films from the Art League’s popular March film festival will be scheduled for showings over the two-day event, creating a welcomed break from the August sun. Since interaction is key to this expressive event, guests of any age will find hands-on activities to make their mark, including frisbee illustration, Zentangle, beading, and speed painting. In addition, more serious art workshops are also available on-site through the Art League of Ocean City, offering the opportunity for participants to try their creative hand under the dedicated direction of a professional artist. Workshops are available for advanced registration through the Art League’s website and include a small fee to participate. “Northside Park presents the perfect bayside environment for this progressive art and music festival,” said Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. “Visitors can stroll throughout the park, shop, take in sculpture installations, enjoy food, beverages and live performances. It’s a fun event for family members of all ages and interest.” On Saturday evening, Aug. 25, ArtX hosts a night of great original music with RIPE and special local guests the Swell Fellas. Born all over but formed in Boston, the seven soulmates of RIPE create an unstoppable high-energy groove guaranteed to get you dancing. The outdoor concert begins at 8 p.m. and is free. ArtX hours are Saturday, Aug. 24, noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Aug, 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A concierge service will be available for purchases and temporary storage of personal items such as bag chairs. The event offers food and beverage selections near the live stage including craft beer and wine. It’s an opportunity for a gathering of friends and families alike to discover the artist within and create great Ocean City memories. ArtX is a pet-friendly event.
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Each week during the season The Freeman Stage will submit a photo of the week from the Selbyville venue. Above, reggae legends Steel Pulse perform during a July 10 performance. To learn more about upcoming events, click over to www.freePhoto by Natalee DeHart/The Freeman Stage manstage.org.
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Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.410-641-0157. Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting 7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-641-6876.
Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library. Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot the Saturday following meeting and hosts a hands-on workshop the last Thursday of each month. Professional and amateur photographers and new members welcome. Meets second Monday of each month. Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com.
Second Tuesday of Month: Eastern Shore Stamp Club Meeting 6 p.m. Salisbury branch, Wicomico County Library. Meetings held in basement.
Third Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Support Group 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Free caregivers group. 410-629-6123.
Every Wednesday: Community Bible Study (Women and Children) September 2019 through May 2020. Harvest Baptist Church, 29945 Dixon Rd., Salisbury. Pre-registration now open. $35 for adults, $10 for children. Thirty-week study of Revelation, Galatians and Colossians. Women of all ages and Bible knowledge welcome. Coordinator Linda Frey, 410-4228773. Register and pay online at Salisbury.CBSclass.org. Every Wednesday: Delmarva Hand Dance Club Dance To Sounds of ’50s And ’60s Music 5:30-9 p.m. Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. $5 donation per person to benefit veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. All are welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com or http://delmarvahanddancing.com. 410-208-1151.
Second Wednesday: Polish American Club Of Delmarva Meeting 2-4 p.m. Columbus Hall. Anyone of Polish or Slavic descent is welcome. No meetings June, July, August. 410723-2639 or 410-250-2548.
Every Thursday: Beach Singles 45 Plus, happy hour 4-7 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. 302-436-9577, 410-524-
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Second Thursday: Ocean Pines Garden Club 10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Visitors and new members welcome.
Every Friday: Knights Of Columbus #9053 Bingo Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m. 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. Possible to win the $1,000 big jackpot each week. 410-524-7994. Every Friday: FORGE Contemporary Youth And Family Ministry 6:30-8:30 p.m. FORGE Center, 7804 Gumboro Rd., Pittsville. Designed for kids ages 5-65, the program provides a meal, music, games, activities and a life lesson that can be of use to anyone. Christian-based program but does not require the practice of faith to attend. 443-366-2813.
Every Saturday: Goat and Sheep Seminars 10 a.m. Tractor Supply Co., Berlin and Farmers & Planters Too, Salisbury. Free programs focusing on small ruminant health, fencing and pasture management and feeding. Programs by University of Maryland Extension. For full schedule and registration, contact Maegan Perdue, mperdue@umd.edu or 410-632-1972.
First Saturday Of Month: Writers Group 10 a.m.-noon. Berlin branch, Worcester County Library. Anyone interested in writing is invited to join the group and share a story, poem or essay or just come and enjoy listening to others. This is a free activity. New members are always welcome. The group is comprised of amateur as well as professional, published writers willing to share their knowledge and offer tips on being creative with words.
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-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 20: Chicken BBQ Sale 11 a.m. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin. $8 half BBQ chicken and roll. 410-6410270.
July 20: 18th Annual Santa Sprint 5K 7:30 a.m. North Beach Restaurant, 125 McKinley St., Dewey Beach. $25 for advance registration, $30 after July 18. Event-day registration at 6:30 a.m. $5 tickets for non-participants to postrace party. Dewey Claus Crawl following the race. Register for Crawl at deweyclauscrawl.com. Register for race at https://raceroster.com/events/2019/21131/18th-santa-sprint-5k-atnorth-beach.
July 20: 23rd Annual Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest 9-10:30 a.m. South Gate Pond, Ocean Pines. Registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free event for children ages 416. Trophies will be awarded to the biggest fish caught in each age group. Bring your own rod and reel. Bait will be provided. John McFalls, 610-5051697. July 20: Grace Center’s Motherhood Walk 9 a.m. Stephen Decatur Park, Berlin. Registration at 8:30 a.m. $20 registration includes t-shirt. Light breakfast available for purchase. Walk dedicated to education and empowerment of mothers battling addiction. For tickets, call 443-513-4124 or visit gracematernalhealth.org/events/.
July 21: Racism Goes Against God 11 a.m. Makemie Memorial, 103 W. Market St., Snow Hill. Special service including the sermon by Rev. Samuel Monte, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
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 22-26: Vacation Bible School 6-8:30 p.m. SonRise Church, 10026
July 19, 2019 Main St., Berlin. For potty-trained children 3 years of age to fifth graders. Theme is ROAR: Life is Wild, God is Good. Games, music, bible stories and imagination stations. Register at rebrand.ly/registervbs.
July 23: Atlantic Coast Sportfishing Association Meeting 7:30 p.m. Lion’s Club, 12534 Airport Rd., West Ocean City. Doors open at 7 p.m. Come early to get a seat and mingle. Speaker Tom Nelson will speak on surf fishing on local beaches. Guests are welcome to attend. acsportfishing.org. July 24, 31: Diabetes Self-Management Education 3:30-5:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, 9707 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Series will address blood glucose monitoring, nutrition and exercise. Advance registration and referral from primary care provider required. Diabetes Self-Management is a Medicare benefit and the cost of the classes is covered by most insurances. For information and to register, call 410-2089761.
July 28: Ravens Roost 58 Crab Feast Fundraiser Noon-4 p.m. AYCE crabs, steamed shrimp, fried chicken, corn, sides, draft beer and soda. Benefits local needy families during the holidays. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. For tickets, visit 28th street Pit & Pub or call 410289-2020/ 410-916-4006. July 28: Jolly Roger Fun(raiser) Day 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jolly Roger Amusement Park, Ocean City. $30 wristbands purchased before July 28. $35 wristbands will be available for purchase at OCVFC Headquarters from 9 a.m.-noon. Wristbands include water park (10 a.m.-6 p.m.), unlimited rides at 30 street amusement park (2-6 p.m.) and one game of mini golf (before 6 p.m.). Speed World and Zipline not included. Proceeds benefit new Canteen for OCVFC Ladies Auxiliary. For wristbands, call Teresa, 443-3650637.
Aug. 3: Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ocean Pines Branch, Worcester County Library. $15 material fee. Complete the oneday course to earn Maryland Safe Boating Certificate. Class includes piloting in local waters, knot-tying and marine maintenance. Sponsored by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. For more information and to register, contact Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807 or CGAUXOC@gmail.com. August 3: 11th Annual Berlin Peach Festival 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Taylor House Museum, Berlin. Peach ice cream, local peaches and everything peach. Crafts, live music, food and a pie-eating contest on the lawn.
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Page 84 FRUITLAND-SALISBURY RESTAURANT 213 213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland 410-677-4880 • www.restaurant213.com Recently named one of the 100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America for 2015 by OpenTable (1 of the only 2 restaurants named in the State of Maryland), the food at Restaurant 213 is far from your conventional Chesapeake Bay fare. A former apprentice of Roger Vergé in southern France, chef Jim Hughes prepares unpretentious, globally influenced cuisine inspired by the area’s plentiful ingredients. Chef Hughes has catered many events for Ronald Reagan, while he was President of the United States. He also served as Chef for the King of Saudi Arabia at the Saudi Arabian Royal National Guard military academy. Chef Hughes has been honored by the James Beard Foundation and DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America). For 2015 Restaurant 213 was voted Best Chef, Best Special Occasion Dining, and Best Fine Dining Restaurant by Coastal Style Magazine, and Best Special Occasion Restaurant by Metropolitan Magazine. Frommer's Travel Guide has Awarded Restaurant 213 its highest Rating of 3 Stars, making it one of only 3 restaurants on the Eastern Shore. Additionally, "Special Finds" awarded this distinction from 2010-2015 in their Maryland & Delaware Travel Guide Edition. Open Tuesday-Sunday at 5 p.m. Special 5-course prix-fixe dinners offered on Sundays and Thursdays. WEST OCEAN CITY-BERLIN-OCEAN PINES ASSATEAGUE 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 City, “The Alamo.” You truly will not believe what we’ve done! Thursday we have fresh 1/2-lb. burgers served on a delicious Hawaiian Roll for only $5.
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Wash it down with a natural light for only $1. We also have tender pulled-pork sandwiches and unique chicken salad to die for. We’re open 7 days a week when the season kicks in. Come see our Caribbean atmosphere, 7 flat-screen TVs and the coolest pool bar in Ocean City.
CRAB ALLEY Golf Course Road, West Ocean City Head Of Commercial Fishing Harbor 410-213-7800 • www.craballey.com Just close enough to be out of the way-located at the head of the commercial fishing harbor in West Ocean City, Crab Alley has it all! Spectacular view, casual and fun atmosphere, super service and mouth-watering food combine to make “The Alley” a true locals’ favorite. Enjoy our light fare and full menu of unbelievably fresh seafood, chicken and steaks indoors or on our upper deck. We offer appetizers, sandwiches and a children’s menu too. Our name says it all ”crack’em and attack ‘em”. Big Fat Crabs both by the dozen and all you can enjoy specials. Check out our website for our fantastic happy hour food and drink specials or find us on Facebook. Having a special affair? We can handle your group, large party or special occasion. Make Crab Alley your first stop! DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND West Ocean City, Boardwalk locations, 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 49th St. & 123rd St. www.dumsersdairyland.com This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for many families. Voted O.C.'s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser's is celebrating 80 years of serving the shore, and the ‘40s-style décor takes you back in time. With locations throughout Ocean City, treating your tastebuds to this signature homemade ice cream is easy. The 49th and 124th streets locations offer vast lunch and dinner menus (breakfast too at 124th) in addition to a wide variety of ice cream treats. You’ll find an impressive array of kid-favorites, along with fried chicken and seafood options, wraps, subs, sandwiches, salads and sides like sweet potato fries and mac-and-cheese wedges. FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020 • www.foxpizzamd.com Enjoy a brand new, spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials and awesome drink specials. Enjoy incredible weekly chef specials along with our extensive regular menu. Check out foxspizzamd.com for a list of our regular menu items FULL MOON SALOON 12702 Old Bridge Road, West Ocean City 443-664-5317 Locally owned and operated, this moderately priced casual restaurant/bar has freshly caught seafood, BBQ, and pork entrees, giant sandwiches as well as a variety of homemade soups. Locally we are known for our jumbo lump crab cakes, pork and beef BBQ, cream of crab soup, and 100% angus burgers as well as a variety of other sandwiches and entrees that are cooked with a local flair. Open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and open until midnight. Sundays breakfast offered 8 a.m.-noon. Fifteen televisions and a big screen available for all sports events. GREENE TURTLE-WEST Rte. 611, West Ocean City • 410-213-1500 Visit Maryland’s No. 1 Sports Pub and Rest-aurant, the World-Famous Greene Turtle. Proudly serving West Ocean City since January 1999, The Greene Turtle features a beautiful 80-seat dining room, large bar area with 54 TVs with stereo sound and game room with pool tables. With an exciting menu, The Greene Turtle is sure to please with delicious sizzling steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, raw bar, homemade salads and more. Live entertainment, Keno, Turtle apparel, kids menu, carry-out. Something for everyone! Voted best sports bar, wings and burgers in West OC. Great happy hour and plenty of parking. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL South Harbor Road • 410-213-1846 They take their mantra, “Where You Always Get Your Money’s Worth,” seriously here with daily food and drink specials during happy hour as you watch the boats come in from a day offshore. Delicious daily chef specials are always worth a try or stay with any of the house favorites, such as the calamari and ahi bruschetta for appetizers or any of the homemade tacos and fresh off the dock seafood selections as sandwiches or entrees. It’s the home of the original
fresh-squeezed orange crush, of course.
HOOTERS RESTAURANT Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 • www.hootersofoc.com New mouthwatering smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with raw bar and Alaskan crab legs. Children's menu and game room. Apparel and souvenir shop. Sports packages on a ton of TVs and live entertainment. 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, tempura-battered soft shell crabs, char-grilled filet mignon and jumbo lump crabcakes. Open to the public, we serve Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. One mile west of Ocean City, Md., just off Route 90 on St. Martin’s Neck Road. Reservations recommended. MAD FISH BAR & GRILL 12817 Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-2525 • madfishoc.com West Ocean City’s newest restaurant created by the team of The Embers and Blu Crabhouse. Located conveniently on the harbor with tremendous views of the Inlet and sunsets, the brand new menu offers something for everyone. Fresh fish and classic seafood dishes will tempt most, but the rack of ribs 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. Happy hour daily from 3-6 p.m. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. RUTH’S CHRIS Within the GlenRiddle Community 410-213-9444 • www.ruthschris.com Ruth’s Chris specializes in the finest custom-aged Midwestern beef. We broil it exactly the way you like it at 1,800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor. Then we serve your steak sizzling on a heated plate so that it stays hot throughout your meal. Many of our recipes were developed by Ruth, favorites such as shrimp Remoulade, Crabtini and Ruth’s chop salad. Located five miles west of Ocean City in the GlenRiddle Golf clubhouse. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended. THE SHARK ON THE HARBOR 12924 Sunset Ave., West Ocean City 410-213-0924 • ocshark.com We make real food from scratch. We believe that great food and healthful ingredients are not mutually exclusive of each other. Featuring local organic produce and seafood. All natural products – clear of preservatives and antibiotics. Whole grains and whole foods are used in the preparation of our menu – which our chefs write twice daily, based on what's fresh, available and delicious. Fresh. Local. Organic. Taste the difference. Open Daily Year Round, Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner and Sundays for Brunch, Lunch & Dinner. Reservations suggested. INLET TO 94TH STREET 28TH STREET PIT & PUB 28th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-2020 • www.pitandpub.com Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub is known for serving up delicious smokehouse specialties. Grab a brew and enjoy the live sports action on one of the big screen TVs. Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Family friendly atmosphere. Weekend entertainment. 32 PALM 32nd Street Oceanside In The Hilton 410-289-2525 • www.32palm.com Executive Chef Rick Goodwin has introduced an exciting new menu. A favorite among many is the Bermuda Triangle, featuring cinnamon seared scallops finished with an ancho mango coulis along with house broiled crabcake with a sweet chili remoulade and finally, applewood smoked bacon wrapped
July 19, 2019 around jumbo shrimp, grilled to perfection with jalapeno barbecue sauce. Other wonderfully delicious dishes cover the land and sea as well and each have a special touch that makes this restaurant unique among its peers. Children’s menu available. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 45TH STREET TAPHOUSE 45th Street and the bay • 443-664-2201 At the newly remodeled 45th Street Taphouse, the best views of bayside Ocean City, MD are the backdrop where craft beer meets Maryland cuisine. This is vacation done right, all year long. Wash down a Crabby Pretzel or homemade crabcakes with one of our 35+ craft beers on tap, all made right here in the USA. Not feeling crabby? Pair your craft brew with our award-winning wings or even our brand new breakfast menu. Anyway it’s served, come get tapped with us. BLU CRABHOUSE AND RAW BAR 24th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-3322 • www.blucrabhouse.com Brought to you by the restaurateurs of The Embers, BLU Crabhouse and Raw Bar features outside dining under the palms, with a newly expanded outdoor bar, beautiful sunsets on the bay, and accessibility by boat to enhance your experience. Featuring jumbo crabs by the dozen, all-you-can-eat crab feasts and a diverse menu focusing on a variety of seafood & non-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 daily at noon. BONFIRE 71st Street & Coastal Highway 410-524-7171 www.thebonfirerestaurant.com 150 ft. Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet. A famous Ocean City Restaurant for 37 years. It’s all here. The service, the atmosphere and the finest, freshest food available. Fresh seafood, snow crab legs, prime rib, BBQ ribs, raw oysters, raw clams, steamed shrimp, fish, homemade soups & salads. Decadent dessert selection – homemade donuts & bread pudding, soft serve ice cream with hot fudge topping and lots more! Large selection of children’s favorites – chicken tenders, hot dogs, burgers, macaroni & cheese and pizza. A la carte menu available featuring fresh cut steaks and seafood. Open Monday-Friday at 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, at 3 p.m. Plenty of free parking. BUXY’S SALTY DOG 28th Street • 410-289-0973 • www.buxys.com Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the locals already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, piero-gis,egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Don’t miss our daily specials. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street & Baltimore Avenue • 410-289-7192 One of Ocean City’s premier restaurants is back with a new and improved atmosphere and a brand new home. However, the mission to provide the same fresh, quality food and attentive service has not changed. Excellent chefs, who inspect each dish for culinary perfection, prepare the meals here. The finest seafood is guaranteed and nothing but the best in black angus beef is served. Be sure to inquire about the daily specials and check out the new bar and lounge area. They have the kids covered as well with a quality kids menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL 37th Street Oceanfront • 410-289-6846 No matter if you are looking for a hearty sandwich, a tasty seafood appetizer or a robust fresh salad, they have all the bases covered. A favorite on the appetizer list is the wasabi shrimp and crab dip bites, but everything on the menu is worth a try at least once and never disappoints, especially the fresh seafood offerings that can be added to salads and make for impressive sandwiches. They have the “Little Surfers” covered as well with several offerings. Also be sure to ask about their specialty cocktails that are always impressive. COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza • 410-289-3100 Great mid-town location offering a complete dinner menu, lunch and lite fare. Coins features the freshest seafood, shrimp, scallops, clams, fresh catch and lobster plus the best crab cake in Maryland, hand cut steaks cooked to your liking, succulent veal and chicken dishes. Also authentic pasta selections. Enjoy live entertainment and dancing in the lounge nightly. Happy hour daily 3-6 p.m. Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Special kids menu. Lots of free parking. 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 SEE NEXT PAGE
July 19, 2019 FROM PAGE 84 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, crab cakes, and over 100 additional items including our Raw Bar, Steamed Clams, various fish selections and a continuous array of delicious surprises from the kitchen daily. The Embers also offers an excellent happy hour with some of the lowest drink prices and discounts on selected items from the buffet until 6 p.m. in our bar! Open daily at 3 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR 201 60th Street On The Bay 410-524-5500 • www.fagers.com Fager’s Island is an award-winning popular bayfront restaurant where lunch is a forgivable habit, dinner an event and sunsets unforgettable. Lite fare lunch served from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., dinner from 5 p.m., famous raw bar, festive Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.2 p.m. and children’s menu. Complete house wine list and award-winning proprietor’s list available upon request. Outdoor decks and bar. Nightly entertainment in-season, Friday-Saturday, off-season. Open every day, year-round. A Fun Place! GENERAL’S KITCHEN 66th Street & Coastal Highway • 410-723-0477 Join us at our new bigger and better location. Everybody likes breakfast, but for too many it comes too early in the morning. Not so at this sunshine-happy delight. Breakfast is what it’s all about, from 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The menu is a breakfast lover’s dream. From juice, cereal and eggs, to corned beef hash, waffles, hot cakes, bacon, sausage, to the best creamed chipped beef on the coast (try it on french fries). This is definitely the place. House specialties: creamed chipped beef, O.C. No. 1 breakfast, own recipes. HARRISON'S HARBOR WATCH RESTAURANT AND RAWBAR 1 Boardwalk South, Overlooking the Inlet 410-289-5121 • www.harborwatchrestaurant.com Harrison's Harbor Watch Restaurant and RawBar has been bringing Ocean City, MD the Freshest Seafood, an award winning RawBar, Certified Angus Beef Steaks, unlimited sides and a view you have to see to believe for the past 35 years. Please come join us at the end of the Boardwalk where the Inlet meets the Atlantic Ocean. Open for lunch and dinner everyday. Banquet and wedding space available. HAPPY JACK PANCAKE HOUSE 2404 Philadelphia Avenue • 410-289-7377 www.happyjackpancakehouse.com Happy Jack Pancake House has been serving the families of visitors and locals alike for over 50 years. Started by Dick Smith and taken over by Bob Torrey over 30 years ago, the restaurant has been a “mustvisit” for generations. Good food, including 14 varieties of pancakes, fast service and a friendly staff is a guarantee. A family operated and family oriented restaurant, family serving family is a way of life here. There is something for every breakfast lover on the menu. HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street & Coastal Highway 128th Street & Coastal Highway • 410-289-2581 There is no doubt about it. Higgins offers traditional Eastern Shore favorites for the entire family to enjoy. Of course, the house specialties include all-you-caneat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp and baby back ribs. In addition, there is a full menu offering a variety of delicious soups, appetizers and entrees. Open Monday-Friday at 2:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at noon. HOOTERS RESTAURANT 5th Street & The Boardwalk Ocean City 410-289-2690 • www.hootersofoc.com Mouthwatering traditional and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos,
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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!
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.
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ABBEY BURGER BISTRO • 410-250-2333 12601 Coastal Highway An enticing selection of flavors are offered for any burger palate, from rotating exotic meats like antelope to locally raised Dry Aged Black Angus to Delicious Handmade Vegetarians and even Vegan options. All are hand-pattied and made to order. If you’re feeling creative, you can build your own using our signature ‘Build A Burger’ checklist, or simply choose one of the tested and proven classics and leave it to the chef. A wide selection of local, domestic, and imported beers and micro-brews as well as an expansive bar are featured. Also offered are adult and children’s arcade games as well as a children’s play area. BILLY’S SUB SHOP • 410-723-2500 140th Street, Oceanside • 410-250-1778 Rte. 54, Fenwick Shoals • 302-436-5661 Now the best just got better because they deliver fresh-dough pizza, subs and shakes to your door and have three locations to serve you better. Washington Magazine wasn’t lying when it said Billy’s had the best milkshakes and fresh ground beef hamburgers at the beach and they don’t stop there. 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 sea-
Page 85 food, 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 3-7 p.m. Popular features are game room, gift shop, carry-out, party trays, nightly drink specials, MD Lottery-Keno, Powerball and DJs with dance floor. Something for everyone! Open 11 a.m-2 a.m., year-round. HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Rte. 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, DE www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com 302-539-3095 No reservations required. Harpoon Hanna’s features a children’s menu & full bar. We are a casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch & dinner including fesh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-caneat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT Located inside the Clarion Resort 101st Street, Ocean City • 410-524-3535 Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to have Chef Rob Sosnovich creating beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. Our new all day menu, available 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., features many of your favorites and some exciting new creations with a local flare – from Lite Bites to Big Bites and everything in between. Our deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet is open year-round and our “famous” all-you-can-eat prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet is available most weekends throughout the year and daily in season. The Ocean Club Nightclub features top-40 dance music every weekend and nightly this summer. We’ve added some popular local bands to our lineup, so come join us “where the big kids play!” Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill: enjoy surf, sun and live entertainment 7 days a week on the deck, from Memorial day through Labor Day during our afternoon beach parties. Enjoy something to eat or drink from our extensive menu. Try our “Bucket of Fun”, or a fresh “Orange Crush”–two of our favorites! NANTUCKETS Rte. 1, Fenwick Island • 302-539-2607 Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 20 years. David and Janet Twining will wow you with the finest foods and drinks in the area. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast’s finest dining establishments has in store for guests. Everything here is a house specialty. There’s the memorable steaks, fresh seafood, famous quahog chowder and the chef’s daily specials, just to name a few. SMITTY MCGEE’S Rte. 54-West Fenwick Ireland 302-436-4716 www.smittymcgees.com Smitty McGee’s is the place to be for fun. Best wings on the beach for 28 years and counting. Enjoy great food and drink specials in a casual atmosphere. Happy hour daily. Come enjoy the live entertainment Thursday and Friday. Full menu served unil 1 a.m. Banquet facilities available. Open seven days a week. We never close! SURF’S EDGE DELI & PIZZERIA 100 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island 302-537-5565 Best Salads award by Coastal Style 4 years in a row. Healthy, casual dining featuring home-made salads, fresh salads, subs, paninis, sandwiches and pizza. Open for lunch and dinner. Children’s menu, 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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