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Md. Man Killed After Motorcycle Accident On OC’s Coastal Highway

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A 27-year-old Mechanicsville, Md., man lost his life Tuesday night after his motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed collided with a vehicle attempting to make a U-turn on Coastal Highway.

Around 9:44 p.m. on Tuesday, Ocean City Communications received a call regarding a serious motor vehicle collision on northbound Coastal Highway at 59th Street. The preliminary investigation revealed a motorcycle operated by Brian Douglas II, 27, of St. Mary’s County, was heading north at a high rate of speed when it ran through a red light and collided with a Ford Explorer attempting to make a U-turn onto northbound Coastal Highway.

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Douglas was declared deceased at the scene while the occupants of the Ford Explorer were not physically injured. According to an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) release, OCPD officers attempted to stop the motorcycle at 45th Street a few minutes earlier, but the motorcycle did not stop and fled from police northbound on Coastal Highway.

According to police reports, OCPD officers did not pursue the motorcycle and lost sight of Douglas and his motorcycle as it sped north on Coastal Highway. A video obtained by The Dispatch confirms no police officers pursuing Douglas just before the collision for several blocks.

The video also shows traffic on Coastal Highway in both the northbound and southbound lanes was remarkably light for late July with hardly

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The accident scene at 59th Street is pictured Tuesday night.

any vehicles traveling in either direction, which could have contributed to the collision. If traffic had been heavier, the motorcycle likely would not have been able to reach the speed it

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did before the collision.

Local resident George Grimm was a witness to the collision and the events leading up to it. Grimm, a motorcycle enthusiast himself, said this week he was sitting in his vehicle at the light at 56th Street when the motorcycle came flying up from the rear on northbound Coastal Highway.

“I was sitting at the light with my windows down and heard this ungodly loud motorcycle sound,” he said. “It sounded like a hundred of them.”

Grimm said he was in the right lane closest to the bus lane when Douglas’ motorcycle stopped next to him in the middle lane.

“He pulled up next to me and was revving the motorcycle so loud I had to put my windows up, and I’m a Harley guy,” he said. “Then he looks over at me grinning from ear to ear and points at me like he knows me. As a motorcycle guy, I yell to him over the noise, ‘ride safe man.’”

According to Grimm, an OCPD vehicle pulled behind Douglas at the light at 56th Street and turned on his lights.

It was at that point Douglas took off again at a high rate of speed before the fateful collision at the intersection at 59th Street. Grimm said when Douglas took off again, the OCPD officer turned off his lights and did not pursue at a high rate of speed.

“I can’t believe how fast the guy took off after that,” he said. “The OCPD officer turned off his lights and followed, but I don’t think the officer ever even went over the speed limit. A couple of seconds later it was all over.

I was the last face that poor guy ever saw on this earth.”

Grimm said what was almost equally shocking was the quick response of Ocean City’s first responders.

“The first responders were there in what seemed like 10 or 15 seconds,” he said. “It was unbelievable how quickly they got there and immediately began working on the victim and how coordinated it all was.”

The northbound lanes of Coastal Highway were closed for several hours following the collision with just one lane open on the southbound side. Ocean City Public Works established an amended traffic pattern around the scene of the collision. As of Thursday morning, the OCPD’s Traffic Safety Unit was still investigating the collision.

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34-Year-Old Mahi Record Broken

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A decades-old Maryland state record for common dolphinfish, or mahi, was obliterated last weekend when a Cambridge man landed a nearly 73-pounder off the coast of Ocean City.

Angler Jeff Wright of Cambridge was fishing with friends in the Poor Man’s Canyon last Sunday when he hooked the 72.8-pound mahi. According to Wright, he and the crew on the boat were doing some practice fishing in advance of next week’s White Marlin Open when the rod “went crazy” shortly after noon.

“It literally took 25 minutes to get this in,” he said this week. “I had to play it until it finally gave up.”

The huge mahi was weighed at Sunset Marina and topped out at 72.8 pounds. A Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologist identified it as a common dolphinfish, more commonly known as mahi mahi, and confirmed this week it was indeed a new Maryland state record. The old record, a 67.8-pounder caught by angler Kim Lawson in July 1985, stood for 34 years.

“It’s really exciting to see anglers like Wright break records that have been on the books for decades,” said DNR recreational fishing outreach co-

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ordinator Erik Zlokovitz. “It just shows that with a little patience, you could find yourself part of Maryland’s angling history.”

The DNR maintains state records for sport fish in four divisions including Atlantic, Chesapeake, Nontidal and Invasive, and awards plaques to anglers who achieve record catches. Fish caught from privately-owned, fee-fishing waters are not eligible for consideration.

Anglers who think they have a potential record catch should download and fill out a state record application and call 443-569-1381 or 410-2608325. The DNR suggests a potential record-breaker should be immersed in ice water to preserve its weight until it can be checked, confirmed and certified.

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Ocean Pines Hires Consultant For Compensation Study

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials this week signed a contract for a comprehensive compensation study that will look at employee wages and benefits.

On Wednesday, Doug Parks, president of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors, signed a contract with New York firm Sibson Consulting for a compensation study.

The cost will be $48,000 to $51,000.

"We just want to make sure we're in line with similar organizations in terms of compensation," Parks said.

Earlier this month, the board voted 6-0 to authorize General Manager John Viola to negotiate a contract for the study with a not-to-exceed price of

$100,000. At the time, Parks and other board members said they wanted to make sure the study didn't duplicate anything the association already had on file.

"During the discussion we had, we challenged the general manager to make revisions based on information we already had," Parks said, adding that Viola had done just that in working with staff and a work group. "They basically were able to reduce it by just over half."

Director Colette Horn was a strong advocate for moving forward with the study.

“The consultant will be helping Ocean Pines develop a strategy for making any compensation adjustments needed, based on their findings and based on upcoming changes to minimum wage," Horn said. "They will be

providing us with tools to set and adjust compensation such that we will be able to forecast payroll and benefit costs more than a year at a time."

The contract signed this week includes several phases, as the company will customize a market survey and distribute it to up to 12 towns and homeowners associations. Sibson will then compare Ocean Pines' salary ranges and benefits packages to those of other communities and provide a report on the findings. Based on the report, the company will develop pay schedules as well as salary structures and incentives that “can be supported without excessive increases to the yearly property owner assessments.” The firm will estimate the cost of the proposed changes and make a final presentation to the board.

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Michelle Bennett, the association’s executive secretary and a member of the work group that helped finalize the contract, said she thought the study would benefit homeowners and employees.

“As the employees received benefit cuts and no pay increases this year, it was not an easy decision to spend this money,” she said. “However, the community and the employees deserve a study we can all believe in and follow through with. We believe this will help both groups in the long term.”

Tom Terry, a former board member who participated in the work group, said it was important for an organization the size of Ocean Pines to have a study done.

“Updates need to be made to assure we have a competitive compensation package, while meeting the financial capabilities of the OPA,” he said.

Sibson Consulting is expected to start work on Aug. 7. The targeted completion date for the study is the end of October, which will allow OPA to work the results into the coming year’s budget.

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OCEAN CITY – Less than a week before the 46th White Marlin Open, the crew of fishermen who caught the first white marlin of the season back in June this week received the $5,000 prize from the Town of Ocean City.

Each year, the town offers a $5,000 prize to the angler or crew that catches the first white marlin of the season in the White Marlin Capital of the World. This year, the honor went to Captain David Nolan and the crew on the Uncle Keith, who caught and released the first white marlin of the season back on June 1.

Nolan and the Uncle Keith team will also receive a $6,000 prize package from Fishermen United of Ocean City, a coalition of local business owners with an interest in offshore fishing.

Fishermen United ponied up the annual prize a few years ago when the town briefly considered dropping the annual tradition during budget deliberations. Mayor Rick Meehan presented Nolan and his family and crew with the $5,000 check during Tuesday’s work session.

“The Town of Ocean City offers a $5,000 prize each year to the angler who reels in the first white marlin of the season,” he said. “Of course, we’re the White Marlin Capital of the

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World, so it’s a big event in Ocean City. The angler wanted to remain anonymous this year, so the check will be going to the captain and crew.”

The Uncle Keith crew will not receive the Ocean City Marlin Club’s annual $5,000 prize for catching and releasing the first white marlin of the season because that honor is bestowed only on club members. Captain Steve Selander on the Hot Rod will receive that prize.

Nolan said on Tuesday he and the crew on the Uncle Keith weren’t even targeting marlin when they made the milestone catch on June 1.

“There were four of us on the boat and we’re all from Cecil County,” he said. “We fish down here a couple of times a year. There was warm water in the Washington Canyon and decided to go looking for a big mahi.”

Nolan said he and his crew of anglers weren’t aware of the honor awaiting them.

“We actually caught two marlin, but we really didn’t know about the prize for the first one of the season, so we stayed out overnight,” he said. “When we came in the next day and filed our report, we learned we had caught the first white of the season.”

Meehan added, “What a great surprise when you didn’t even know about the $5,000 prize. That makes it extra special.”

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City will once again become the center of the sportfishing universe next week when hundreds of anglers and thousands of spectators gather in the resort for the 46th Annual White Marlin Open.

For over four decades, the White Marlin Open, deemed the largest billfish tournament in the world, has been one of the highlights of the summer season, a crescendo before the gradual slide into mid-August and the end of another summer season. The tournament officially begins on Sunday with a captain’s meeting and late registration, but the real action gets started on Monday, the first of five official fishing days. Participating boats

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will choose to fish three of the five days from Monday to Friday, Aug. 5-9.

Last year, 382 boats participated in the White Marlin Open. As of midweek, over 150 had already registered for next week’s WMO, which is a fairly big number considering most captains and crews wait until the weekend or even the day before to sign up after a last-minute check of the weather.

As they have for decades, hundreds of spectators will line the seawall at the Inlet to watch the parade of boats chugging out early Monday morning, the first of five official fishing days.

Each tournament is uniquely different. In some years, the winning white marlin is caught on the first day and the angler and crew wait out the tense

remaining days to see if their fish will hold up and collect the million dollarplus top prize. In other years, the winning white is raised at the scale at the last hour on the last day. In either case, there is never any shortage of drama with millions in prize money at stake in several categories – white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, dolphin, wahoo and shark.

Thousands will cram into host Harbour Island Marina each day next week for a chance to see a multi-million-dollar fish hauled up the scale.

Many enthusiasts begin showing up early in the afternoon to get a prime viewing spot near the scale and as the day wears on, the crowd swells around the otherwise quiet neighborhood.

In a rare twist in the signature

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white marlin category last year, two boats weighed 83-pounders on the last day to finish in a tie. The tiebreaker came down to a little-known gaffing rule. The 83-pounder caught by the Under Dog had to be gaffed to bring on board the vessel, which is a perfectly legal technique. However, an 83-pounder caught by the Weldor’s Ark did not need to be gaffed and was awarded the tournament’s top prize of $2.58 million, a new tournament record. By comparison, the Under Dog’s 83-pound white earned $129,784.

The White Marlin Open added a few new wrinkles for the 2019 event including a new biggest fish category.

The added entry level will award anglers and boats that catch the single largest fish in the tournament, whether it be a white marlin, blue marlin, swordfish, tuna, dolphin, wahoo or shark.

Another new addition is a lady angler category, which will recognize the first, second and third place lady anglers with the most billfish points.

A few years ago, a small boat category was added for certain species.

This year, the tournament is adding a small boat level for dolphin. Prizes will be awarded to boats 40 feet and under in the dolphin division for the first time for an added entry fee of $1,000.

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OCEAN CITY – A review of the progress of the town’s Complete Streets initiative this week revealed wider sidewalks in some areas and the potential for beachfront bike racks in others.

Last November, the Mayor and Council adopted a Complete Streets policy aimed at improving safety and ease of access for all users in the resort including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and even transit riders. The Complete Streets initiative is just one component of the town’s larger effort to gain a Bicycle-Friendly Community designation.

Under the Complete Streets initiative, any time a resort street is repaved, resurfaced or reconstructed in any way, the implementation team examines ways in which the corridor can be improved at the same time for bicyclists, pedestrians and even motorists. In some cases, it might mean wider sidewalks, marked bike lanes, improved crosswalk markings or other user-friendly improvements.

On Tuesday, Engineering Manager Paul Mauser presented an update on some of the initiative’s recent accomplishments and goals going forward. For example, when the 139th Street and 141st Street corridors were improved recently, the sidewalks in the area were widened and improved at the same time.

“With the redevelopment of 139th Street and 141st Street, we now have seven- and eight-foot sidewalks along those corridors,” said Councilman Dennis Dare. “I’ve noticed people now walking on the sidewalks and not in the street like they used to.

It’s been a big safety improvement for those two streets.”

The next corridor marked for improvement is Robin Drive, which is essentially 28th Street on the bayside. Robin Drive and its associated side streets is one of the larger residential sections in the downtown area with a lot of popular commercial entities at 28th Street and is heavily traveled by pedestrians and bicyclists.

“To say Robin Drive is heavily traveled by pedestrians is an understatement,” said Councilman Mark Paddack. “When is that planned for wider sidewalks?”

Public Works Director Hal Adkins said the Robin Drive corridor is scheduled for a major makeover

this fall including more fire hydrants, storm drain upgrades and, of course, wider sidewalks. He said the project will begin this fall and be completed by next April.

Another initiative to come out of the Complete Streets program and the larger Bicycle-Friendly Community designation effort is a pilot program to install bike racks at the street ends near the beach in certain locations. Mauser explained the bike rack initiative came out of discussions with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

The plan is to install bike racks initially on certain streets that see a lot of bike traffic to the beach. As it stands now, bicyclists typically lock up to sign posts or even the dune fence because there are no readily available racks. The initial plan is to install bike racks at the street ends at 28th Street, 67th Street and 120th Street.

“Ocean City encourages biking in town and biking to the beach,” said Mauser. “This is just another way to look at facilitating that.”

Council President Lloyd Martin agreed.

“I’d like to see this happen,” he said. “It makes sense, especially in areas where you see bikes locked up to the dune fence.”

Mauser said the plan is to install the bike racks in areas carved out of the dunes in a sort of alcove or nook fashion. Dare questioned why the dunes should be disturbed if there were ample other areas to install the racks.

“Why do we need to go into the dune when we have a 10-foot right-of-way?” he said. “I don’t know if we want to infringe on the dunes and take out vegetation.”

However, Mauser said there would be no considerable impact on the dunes.

“There is plenty of real estate on the dunes,” he said. “There would be very little disruption. The impact would be minimal.”

Nonetheless, Dare pushed for exploring alternatives.

“I just think the dune should remain the dune,” he said. “I think we should work our infrastructure around that.”

Paddack pointed out in some areas going into the dune with the bike racks would be the only option.

“At 28th Street, there is no buffer, but you’ll see 20 or more bikes there,” he said. “There just isn’t a lot of room there so it would probably have to be an inset inside the dune.”

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August 2, 2019

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN CITY – What are the fish biting today?

Is this crab a female? Can I keep it?

What are they catching?

Can you take our picture?

It’s not unusual for Pete Jones, the man so often behind the counter at the Ocean City Fishing Pier, to get bombarded with questions like these as the summer sun beats down on the resort. While waves pound the shoreline and the excited cries of children enjoying the Boardwalk’s amusements carry on the wind, Jones sits behind the counter at Ocean City’s iconic pier.

He rents rods and sells bait while he chats with visitors exploring what he considers the most photographed piece of Ocean City.

“You meet a lot of nice people,” Jones said as he sat in his usual spot this week.

Jones, who’s from Pocomoke, grew up visiting Ocean City with his family.

As the rest of the family strolled the Boardwalk, he would come to the pier and fish. He returned to Ocean City as an adult, where he spent 36 years working for the Ocean City Department of Public Works. While he’d been working weekends at the pier for decades, it was upon retirement from his position with the town last year that he began spending more time at the Ocean City landmark.

Jones has now been greeting guests at the pier for 23 years. He has no plans of stopping any time soon.

“One of these days you’ll find me sitting here dead and I’ll be happy,” he joked.

Jones collects the 50-cent admission fee from those who want to take in the sights from the end of the pier and also rents gear to those who want to try their hand at fishing or crabbing.

“You get a lot of sightseers and a lot of fishing too,” he said. “Police come and take their breaks out here. It’s a nice environment. We’re low key and laid back. We get a lot of photographers, too, especially during the air show.”

Jones says he enjoys the family atmosphere of the pier. He’s watched people get married on the sand below and others propose from atop the wooden landing. He’s come to know families who vacation in downtown Ocean City every year. He recalls going to a local fish market each year in advance of one family’s visit to make sure he had the father’s favorite bait on hand. Though that man has since passed away, his wife and children continue to stop in to see Jones on their annual vacation.

When he’s got young families interested in the antics of the ocean, Jones makes an effort to point out rip currents to them.

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“You can see them easy from up here,” he said. “I show them how to identify them. Hopefully I’ve saved a life or two over the years.”

Of course, during his years on the pier Jones has witnessed some unsavory incidents. He called the police once when he caught some men trying to cut the locks off the chain link fence at the top of the pier. They’d intended to sell the locks, which people attach to the fence as a way to remember loved ones, for scrap.

“Most of the time we don’t have trouble here,” Jones said.

Jones, who is considered a mainstay of Ocean City by many, says he enjoys running into folks he worked with during his time as a town employee.

“The town did me a good service,” he said. “We all worked like a team.”

He’s also occasionally visited by local homeless individuals.

“I feed ‘em TV dinners,” he said.

Jones also does what he can to support local charitable organizations.

He’s quick to volunteer his time, whether it’s at The Freeman Stage or the Atlantic General Hospital Thrift Store. He says he just likes to keep busy, something he realized as soon as he retired.

“The sitting home and watching TV, that did it for me,” he said.

He also knows the value of giving back to the community. He’s eager to talk about the various initiatives under-

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Pete Jones has been a familiar face on the pier since 1996.

Photo by Charlene Sharpe

way at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, where his wife works.

“You’ve got to help people,” he said.

“The time of ‘it’s all about me,’ the whole world’s going to go down because of that. That’s not the way it should be.”

Watching the years go by in Ocean City, however, he believes things are looking up.

“It’s changed a lot,” he said. “I used to like how everybody knew everybody. Now businesses have changed.

But even with the new people, that’s starting to come back … It’s starting to get back to where it’s more friendly, with people who are here all the time.”

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Fenwick Island Gets Sidewalk Commitment

August 2, 2019

BY BETHANY HOOPER

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FENWICK ISLAND – A Fenwick Island committee will soon meet to decide on a course of action after receiving a letter from the state identifying funding for the town’s sidewalk project.

Last month, the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee met for the first time since the town learned it had received $250,000 from the state’s bond bill to discuss how it would proceed with the first phase of a sidewalk construction project along Coastal Highway.

Without a quorum, however, the committee could not vote on a course of action. But the group did agree to wait until it received a formal letter from the Office of the Controller General outlining how the town could use the state funding for the project.

In a town council meeting last Friday, Councilwoman Vicki Carmean, who chairs the committee, announced the town received a notice from the state.

“We are not going to be getting a big check for $250,000 to sit in our bank account,” she said. “We are going to have to get started with the construction. We are working with Kercher Engineering and they are going to control what happens and then the bills will be submitted in a systematic way to the state. It’s not like we can really touch this money until we use it.”

Carmean said the committee would convene in the coming weeks to move forward with a strategy for completing the first phase of the sidewalk project.

“This is the letter we’ve been waiting for, the official indication we do have the money,” she said. “It’s important for me and the town to have a committee meeting and a quorum because there are some decisions that need to be made.”

Earlier this year, the Delaware Department of Transportation presented town officials with a $10 million cost estimate to complete two miles of sidewalk along the town’s main corridor.

While the town would be responsible for funding 20%, or roughly $2 million, of the project, the committee at the time agreed to pursue a town-led project in the hopes of saving money.

A preliminary report from Kercher estimated construction to cost $496,266 for the first phase of the project, which includes six blocks on the west side of Coastal Highway from James to Essex streets.

“Thank you to everybody who’s worked on this,” Carmean said last week. “Everyone has been on board and it’s been a real positive experience.”

Mayor Gene Langan agreed.

“We just got the letter from the state last week,” he said. “It really made it official and doesn’t seem to have a lot of strings attached. This is good.”

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August 2, 2019

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BERLIN – State Highway Administration officials assured Ocean Pines residents they would continue to seek community input as they consider a roundabout for Route 589.

In a message to the Ocean Pines Association last week, State Highway Administration (SHA) District Engineer Jay Meredith thanked citizens for their interest in the public meeting held earlier this month. The session provided residents with a glimpse of the roundabout currently being considered for

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“People that have commented are still opposed.”

In his communication to the association last week, Meredith said SHA appreciated the discourse generated through the input session.

“It is clear from the comment cards and phone calls we have received, that the Ocean Pines community is concerned that the roundabout may not be the best solution to reduce the congestion at the intersection of MD 589 (Racetrack Road) and Ocean Parkway,” he said.

“Please accept that our efforts have been guided by the goals of enhancing the safety of the roadway and improving the level of service of the roadway.”

He said that roundabouts had proven effective elsewhere.

“While roundabouts have been successfully implemented in Maryland and across the nation, with improvements observed in both safety and operation, we recognize that there are those in the community that are not comfortable maneuvering through them,” he said. “Be assured the roundabout design would include geometric features that limit the speed of traffic and allow for safe merging along all approaches.”

Though the roundabout is only in the preliminary design stages now, SHA officials did approach the Ocean Pines Association this spring to inquire about acquiring a small piece of property that would be needed to build the roundabout.

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OCEAN CITY – The family of a Texas woman has filed a $1 million negligent death suit against the Town of Ocean City asserting beach cleaning equipment drove over her “not once but twice” as she laid in a hole.

The suit was filed by the decedent’s mother, Gayla Lutyk, through her attorneys on July 24, one week from the two-year anniversary of the tragic incident on July 31, 2017.

On July 31, 2017, the Ocean City Public Works Department’s beach cleaning crews were completing their overnight duties between 6 and 7 a.m. when they discovered a deceased woman on the beach at 2nd Street later identified as Ashley O’Connor, 30, of Plano, Texas. The victim was buried in the sand with just a forearm and hand exposed. The victim was also wearing a temporary paper wristband often used at bars and nightclubs for identifying of-age patrons. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the cause of death was accidental and the manner of death was asphyxia due to suffocation.

After an exhaustive investigation, OCPD detectives determined around 2 a.m. on July 31, O’Connor walked alone onto the beach in the area of 2nd Street and shortly thereafter fell into or sat in a hole roughly three- to four-feet deep made by a person or persons unknown. Around 6:30 a.m., she was discovered buried in the sand.

O’Connor had been vacationing in Ocean City with her parents and family members had been at a Boardwalk establishment. At some point, O’Connor’s mother walked back to their lodgings on the Boardwalk nearby and the victim a short time later walked down the Boardwalk and onto the beach around 2nd Street. Buzzuro said video surveillance showed O’Connor walking on the Boardwalk and then briefly on the beach, but there was no available video evidence of her falling into or sitting in the large hole.

During a press conference three weeks after the incident, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro alluded to the possibility the beach cleaners could have contributed to the collapse.

“We can’t discount that fact there were beach tractors in the area,” said Buzzuro. “That equipment is very heavy and causes a lot of vibration.”

Buzzuro said the OCPD detectives working the case utilized all possible resources to determine what might have caused the hole to collapse around O’Connor and could not rule out the possibility the beach cleaning equipment might have contributed.

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and around that hole.”

However, the $1 million suit filed by the decedent’s mother asserts the town’s beach cleaning equipment was the proximate cause of the O’Connor’s death.

“The decedent, Ashley O’Connor, died on July 31, 2017, after suffering severe pre-death pain, injuries and extreme anguish and ultimately death by asphyxiation as a result of being entrapped and buried alive by the defendant and it agents, servants and employees acting within the scope of their agency, service and employment and

thus plaintiff is entitled to damages pursuant to Maryland’s survival action law,” the complaint reads. “Plaintiff’s action arises from the July 31, 2017 occurrence on or at the Ocean City beach at or near 2nd Street wherein Ashley O’Connor was entrapped and buried alive by the defendant and otherwise harmed and damaged as a result of her injuries and the ensuing horrific death.”

The complaint also asserts the town was negligent because it invites visitors to use the beach at all times, night and day, and does not post warnings about potential holes and heavy equip-

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ous equipment operations performed upon them.”

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OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City woman was charged with drunk-driving and hit-and-run last weekend after allegedly running into a car at a grocery store parking lot and leaving the scene.

Around 5:50 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a residence on Penguin Drive to meet with individuals involved in a reported hitand-run collision. According to police reports, the collision occurred at a grocery store parking lot at 31st Street.

Margaret Pazel, 54, of Ocean City, reportedly drove into the parking lot and struck a vehicle.

Pazel then reportedly went into the store, but did not acknowledge the struck vehicle’s owner, who was also inside the store. Pazel then made her purchases and left the store. When confronted outside, Pazel reportedly told the victim she had to drive home to retrieve her cellphone to get her insurance information, according to police reports.

The victims told police they approached Pazel when she came back out of the store, but she was confrontational and left the area. The victims followed Pazel to Penguin Drive, which is where OCPD officers responded to the incident. According to police reports, Pazel’s vehicle and the victims’ vehicle had damage consistent with the victim’s version of the events.

According to police reports, Pazel exhibited signs of being intoxicated.

She admitted driving to her residence from the grocery store in order to get her phone to provide insurance information, which is why she

left the scene. While the OCPD officer was getting information from the victims, he observed Pazel attempt to walk past another OCPD officer to enter her residence.

However, the officer blocked her path and raised his arms to prevent her from leaving the area. According to police reports, Pazel ran into the officer’s arms and began screaming “help, help, police brutality.” By now a crowd of passersby and people on balconies began to gather to watch the incident unfold. At that point, Pazel was arrested and charged with driving while impaired, disorderly conduct and numerous traffic violations.

Pedestrian Assaults Cop OCEAN CITY – A Baltimore man was arrested last week on multiple charges after first ignoring police while crossing the street against a traffic signal and later causing a disturbance and assaulting an officer while being arrested.

Around 9:30 p.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling around 30th Street when he observed a suspect later identified as Dominick Scarboro, 24, of Baltimore, cross the highway against a marked pedestrian signal. According to police reports, at least three vehicles, including the police cruiser, had to brake or stop completely to avoid hitting Scarboro.

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It seems each year there is a special story that comes out of the White Marlin Open, and it usually has nothing to do with the size of the fish. Last year it was the touching wedding proposal by Tom Hinkle under the official weight scale. This year it involved Hinkle’s former employers, Doug and Annie Buxbaum, owners of Buxy’s Salty Dog on 28th Street. When Buxy went out fishing in the tournament on Monday morning, he, along with thousands of other anglers, was hoping for a little bit of good luck. As luck would have it, Annie went into labor at 4:50 a.m. before he ever dropped a line. Word got to Buxy when he and his crew were about a mile out of the inlet. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Coast Guard then picked him up, but that was no easy task. With the seas extremely rough, as has been the case all week, and time of the essence, Buxy made the leap of faith from one vessel to the other and was brought back to the resort. He was then able to catch up with his wife and mother at the end of their street. However, the excitement did not stop there. As they were driving to the hospital in Salisbury, they were stopped for speeding, which turned out to be a blessing as they were given a swift escort to PRMC. We are happy to report Annie gave birth to a seven-pound, two-ounce baby boy named Joseph Douglas. We offer our congratulations on their second child.

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FROM PAGE 24 and after Scarboro repeatedly ignored the officer’s commands, he was detained and taken into custody with handcuffs. According to police reports, Scarboro screamed expletives to the point several people came out on their balconies to observe the incident. At that point, he was arrested and charged with disturbing the peace.

During a search incident to the arrest, OCPD officers located a backpack carrying an electric stun gun.

While being loaded into a prisoner transport van, Scarboro reportedly continued to scream expletives and once inside the van, banged loudly against the vehicle’s sides.

When at the Public Safety Building for booking, Scarboro continued to be combative and uncooperative, according to police reports. When a public safety aide was attempting to take the handcuffs off Scarboro through a hole in the cell door, the suspect allegedly jerked his hand, smashing the officer’s hand into the cell door and assault charges were added.

Not Happy With Uber Service OCEAN CITY – A Delaware man was arrested on multiple charges last week after allegedly yelling to police to arrest his Uber driver because the driver did not know what he was doing.

Around 2:10 a.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the area of 33rd Street when he observed a vehicle parking. From at least 75 feet away, the officer could hear a suspect calling to him “arrest him, arrest him,” and “he doesn’t know what he is doing,” according to police reports.

The officer stopped and the Uber driver got out and told police he had picked up the suspect, later identified as Timothy Dever, 30, of New Castle, Del., at 8th Street and was taking him to 123rd Street when Dever became disorderly and kept telling the driver he did not know what he was doing. The Uber driver asked for police assistance in removing Dever from his vehicle.

The officer then approached Dever, who refused to get out of the vehicle and continued to yell the driver did not know what he was doing. In the meantime, a crowd had gathered to observe the incident. When Dever continued to assert he was not happy with the driver’s service, the officer told him that was a civil matter and instructed him to get out of the vehicle.

Dever continued to yell and cause a disturbance, but eventually took off his seatbelt and got out of the vehicle.

At that point, he was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, failure to obey a lawful order and causing a public disturbance.

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Engagement Ring Tossed In Bay During Argument

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man was arrested on assault and other charges last weekend after allegedly attacking his fiancé and throwing her $4,000 engagement ring into the bay from a hotel balcony.

Around 12:10 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a hotel at 45th Street for a reported domestic assault.

OCPD officers arrived and met with the female victim, who told police she

had been out at a restaurant with her fiancé, Michael Christoffers, 37, of New Wales, Pa., and she had become annoyed when he allegedly left her alone at the bar and was socializing with others in the establishment. The victim told police the couple argued at the bar and then returned to their hotel room, where the argument continued.

The victim reportedly told police after the argument she and Christoffers took a nap, each in separate beds in the hotel room. According to police reports, the victim told investigators Christoffers at some point took the covers off her

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and threw her onto the floor. The victim told police Christoffers then allegedly began to choke her with both hands.

The victim told police Christoffers lifted her head and pushed it into the floor while choking her. The victim told police she was unable to breathe and felt like she was going to lose consciousness. According to police reports, the victim told officers Christoffers said to her, “I’m sorry I have to do this,” and then took her engagement ring off her finger and threatened to throw it off the balcony and into the bay.

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fers, who told told police he went outside the room to smoke a cigarette and when he returned, the victim was asleep on the floor.

Based on the victim’s testimony, Christoffers was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, theft and malicious destruction of property. Police searched the hotel room for the engagement ring, which the victim had purchased herself for around $4,000, to no avail. OCPD officers also searched around the hotel, but did not find the ring. The victim told police she believed Christoffers threw the ring in the bay.

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Biker Faces 44 Charges After Hitting Cop, Car

August 2, 2019

BY SHAWN J. SOPER MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY -- A Pennsylvania man faces over 40 charges this week after allegedly fleeing from police on his motorcycle at a high rate of speed and colliding with an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer and a patrol vehicle.

Around 10:50 p.m. on Saturday, OCPD officers were conducting an investigation of an unregistered motorcycle parked illegally on Talbot Street near Philadelphia Avenue. A check of the unattended motorcycle’s tags revealed it was not registered and a tow truck was requested to transport the vehicle to the Ocean City impound lot.

While OCPD officers waited near the motorcycle for the tow truck to arrive, they were approached by its owner and operator, identified as Wilmer Zook, 23, of Quarryville, Pa., who exhibited signs of intoxication, according to police reports. OCPD officers explained the motorcycle was going to be impounded because it was not registered and Zook offered to disengage the vehicle’s transmission to facilitate the towing process.

Zook mounted the motorcycle to disengage the transmission from the parking gear, but instead revved it up and began accelerating away from the OCPD officers on the scene. According to police reports, Zook drove straight toward an OCPD officer, striking her in the arm with the motorcycle, despite having ample room to avoid WILMER ZOOK her. Zook also struck an OCPD vehicle as he accelerated away from the scene. The collision caused superficial damage to the OCPD vehicle and the officer was not seriously injured.

OCPD officers pursued Zook and apprehended him in the area of Somerset Street and Baltimore Avenue where he was placed under arrest.

Zook reportedly told police he had consumed one pitcher of beer over the course of two hours at a downtown bar, although he exhibited signs of intoxication, according to police reports.

At the Public Safety Building, Zook reportedly refused to submit to an alcohol concentration test, according to police reports.

Zook was charged with 44 total counts including driving while impaired and under the influence, assault, obstructing and hindering, fleeing and eluding, reckless and negligent driving and numerous traffic citations.

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Bella Vista #702 46th Street on the Bay

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OCEAN CITY – A local man was arrested on theft charges last week after allegedly pinching money from a business’s safe where he worked.

Around 6:30 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a nightclub on 17th Street to investigate an alleged theft. The officer met with the club owner, who advised he suspected a member of his security staff of stealing money from a safe in the office on the first floor.

The business owner told police he noticed roughly $3,000 missing from the safe on Sunday, July 21. The owner told the investigating officer he suspected the money had been taken Saturday, July 20 or early Sunday, July 21. The owner told police after he discovered the theft, he bought a security camera and installed it in the ceiling of the office where the safe is located.

The business owner told police he suspected the culprit would strike again and hoped to catch the suspect with the surveillance camera.

Last Friday, the business owner made copies of $900 he put in the safe and waited for the suspect to strike again. Sure enough, the suspect, Chad Cirigliano, 40, of Berlin,

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was captured on surveillance video entering the office and manipulating the safe around 6:55 p.m. on Friday, July 26.

According to police reports, in the surveillance video, Cirigliano was observed entering the office and approaching the safe. Cirigliano reportedly manipulated the safe’s handle and combination knob with his left hand, while reaching with his right hand to manipulate a plastic bag on a shelf above the safe.

The surveillance video showed Cirigliano only approached the safe when he was alone in the office. The investigating officer speculated Cirigliano fiddled with the plastic bag on the shelf to misdirect attention of anyone who might enter the office while he was manipulating the safe and provide him with an excuse for being in the area.

The OCPD officer met with Cirigliano inside the establishment last Friday. When asked about the money he had taken from the safe, Cirigliano reportedly told the officer he had no idea what he was talking about. According to police reports, Cirigliano told police he had only closed the door to the safe after finding it open. Based on the video surveillance evidence, Cirigliano was arrested and charged with theft from $100 to under $1,500.

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SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Health Department this week received notification from the state of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area recently tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), the first positive test for EEE in Worcester County in 2019.

Arboviruses, such as the EEE virus, are most common during the summer and fall months. The viruses are transmitted by infected mosquitoes and spread to humans, birds, horses and other animals. Since mosquitoes can breed in as little as a quarter inch of water, eliminating standing water is critical for the control of mosquito populations. Many factors impact when and where outbreaks occur, such as weather, numbers of mosquitoes that spread the virus, and human behavior.

Town Gains FAA Grant For Airport Project OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City this week received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant as reimbursement for a property purchase the town made to improve runway safety at the municipal airport in West Ocean City.

Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.)

this week announced the FAA grant to the Town of Ocean City was one of two for the Eastern Shore. Another FAA grant totaling over $315,000 went to the Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport for a similar runway obstruction project.

“I support the efforts to grow the Eastern Shore economy,” said Harris.

“The award of these federal grants to local airports helps sustain and build transportation infrastructure important to employers, employees, and our communities. I applaud the FAA for their investment in local airports in the 1st District.”

Earlier this year, the Town of Ocean City acquired property on the west side of Route 611 opposite the municipal airport and runway 14 for the purposes of clearing obstructions to the approach to the runway. In the months since, the town has cleared roughly five acres of trees on the recently-acquired property opposite runway 14 to improve safety and meet federal guidelines. The $173,000-plus grant from the FAA is a 90-percent reimbursement for the private property acquisition.

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www.makaicondos.com 4201 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD Fully Furnished Condos with Bay Views in an Almost New Building! Located next to Convention Center just 1 Block to Beach. Indoor Tropical Pool, Sauna, Fitness Center, Sun Deck, TV Lounge, Billiards Room, Activity Room, Security, Bike & Beach Storage and Much More. Great Building Amenities + Great Management = Great Rental Potential! #412 – 2BR/2BA - $279,900 • #209 – Studio - $137,000 • #303 – Bay View Studio - $129,900 #602 – 2BR/2BA Bay View - $274,900 • #611 – Great Ocean View 2BR/2BA - $279,900

34895 Alda Lane

PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS! Custom built 5BR/5.5BA home on large lot overlooking Jefferson Creek and "Rabbit Island", an unbuildable 12 acre island, rife with shorebirds of all kinds! Almost 200' of bulkhead including private boat ramp!

Perfect for boaters of all kinds! Open floor plan with lots of windows allow for plenty of natural light and water views. 2 bedrooms downstairs and 3 upstairs each with their own full bathroom! 3472 sqft with room to expand with two unfinished areas upstairs. Granite countertops, stainless appliances, outdoor shower, lots of storage, sprinkler system, screened porch, balconies are just some of the upgrades you'll find in this coastal gem! $1,600,000

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DIRECT BAYFRONT! This 2 story cottage has views for miles! Facing due south, you can enjoy the sun all day long, along with some of the best sunsets you'll ever see! Lounge on your large deck as your loved ones play in the backyard. This 4BR/2.5BA home features remodeled bathrooms, new HVAC, new vinyl siding, new flooring and much, much more! All this, within a short walk to the beach.

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Amazing Views of Assateague. 3+ Acres.

3BR/2BA. $399,000

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4BR/2.5BA. $185,000

WOW! 6BR/3.5BA on the water! This is the perfect retreat for the buyer who craves space and water views! Tucked away off of Route 1, this home overlooks Cedar Pond and can access the Little Assawoman Bay in mere minutes! Features include remodeled bathrooms, outside shower, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, outdoor fireplace and more! You must see inside! $996,000

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FROM PAGE 36 BERLIN – The Hogan administration this week announced the results of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's most recent application round for federal low-income housing tax credits and state rental housing funds including two communities in Berlin – the Homes at Berlin and Willows at Berlin.

More than $44 million in state funds and federal tax credits have been awarded to 15 projects, which will result in the creation or preservation of 1,837 high quality affordable rental units. This is the largest number of units financed in the history of the program in Maryland.

County To Seek Grant SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to partner with Pocomoke City to pursue a grant to extend public water along Route 13.

The Worcester County Commissioners last month approved a request from Economic Development Director Kathryn Gordon to apply to the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund to assist in expansion of the public water line to municipally owned commercial property on Route 13.

“We all understand the importance of infrastructure in a growing and successful economy,” Gordon said.

She told the commissioners she’d learned of the fund from a colleague in Talbot County, where it had been used to finance a project similar to the one proposed in Pocomoke. Gordon said the municipality had 80 acres of land available for commercial development with access to Route 13. The property already has access to public sewer but not to public water.

Gordon said Pocomoke officials believed that by extending public water service to the property and those in its vicinity they’d be able to attract businesses that would help generate revenue and create jobs, relieving unemployment.

“By extending the public water line this property will be more readily available for commercial development,” she said.

Extending the water line is expected to cost $500,000. The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund would cover up to 25%, or $125,000, of the cost with local, private and federal funds covering the remaining cost.

“My office, along with the City of Pocomoke, and the Tri-County Council are working to secure the remaining funds needed through local, private and federal funding resources,” Gordon said. “These funds have not been secured as of today.”

She stressed that Worcester County would not be obligated to continue with the project should additional funding for the remaining cost not be found.

The commissioners voted 7-0 to approve Gordon’s request to partner with Pocomoke to seek the Rural Maryland grant.

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Bayview Grand

Watch the White Marlin Open from your balcony! New direct bayfront award winning building! Located directly on the bay between 5th and 6th Streets, in Downtown Ocean City, close to beach, boardwalk, many restaurants, attractions and entertainment. These magnificent 4BR/3BA luxury condos feature a large bayfront inground pool and views like nothing Ocean City has ever seen!

You must see these with your own eyes!

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94th Street

Breathtaking, wide open bay views from this end unit, 3BR/2.5BA direct bayfront townhome. Amazing location! Very near the beach with a traffic light on 94th Street to make it even easier to cross! Close proximity to many Ocean City staples and locals' favorites for dining, shopping and entertainment. 20,000 lb boat lift.

Bayfront deck and balcony for amazing sunsets! Clean as a whistle and move in ready! $539,900

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Amber Waves

Must see 3BR/2BA direct oceanfront condo. Great location on 39th Street near many attractions! Large oceanfront balcony with hurricane shutters plus additional front balcony with hurricane shutters and tile flooring. Upgraded kitchen. Wood burning fireplace in large living room.

Never rented, but excellent rental potential. Awesome outdoor pool with outdoor shower, poolside bungalow with mini fridge and storage. $689,000

Glen Riddle

Gorgeous 4BR/3.5BA impeccable townhome in highly desirable gated community that offers pool, tennis courts, golf memberships, marina, and more. Shows like a model! Upgraded kitchen. Berber carpet throughout main and second levels. Gas fireplace. Security system.

Whirlpool bath in master. Private balcony with views of award winning golf course. Meticulously maintained. $319,900

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Cape Isle of Wight

Breathtaking 4BR/4.5BA home in highly desirable West Ocean City has everything you are looking for and need! No HOA, this contemporary home on the water has decks on every level and outside of each bedroom plus a rooftop deck with view of OC skyline! Stone paver driveway with 2 car garage and stone/wall landing with lighted stairs to main entrance. Two master suites, one has screened porch, other has a deck! Lower level bonus room has wet bar with built in ice maker and mini-fridge, custom blinds and ceiling fans! $799,900

White Marlin Inn

Unique opportunity to own a 36-room boutique motel in downtown Ocean City! Plenty of off street parking and an existing office on premises. Just one block from the beach and the World Famous Ocean City Boardwalk. Nestled between 2nd and 3rd streets, you are steps from the optimal Ocean City experience in every direction! Dining, entertainment, amusement parks, shopping and of course the Atlantic Ocean!

Call listing agent for more details and for all showings. $3,600,000

8600 Coastal Highway | Ocean City MD 21842 Office: 443-552-7579 www.CoastalLifeOC.com

Regency

Investor Alert! Direct oceanfront 3BR/2BA condo between 20th-21st Streets on boardwalk! Top floor end with southern exposure to enjoy glorious sunrises and breathtaking sunsets. Large oceanfront living area as well as a balcony. LOCATION! Right on beach, close to many restaurants, tons of entertainment and shopping. Quiet part of the boardwalk. Never rented, but great rental potential to bring in excess of $40,000 in revenue a year. Elevator. $559,000

The Point - Ocean Pines

Brand new construction. Beautifully landscaped, just completed 4BR/2.5BA single family home on larger lot backing to trees for privacy and peace. 1st floor master suite for convenience. True hard wood flooring throughout both stories. Tons of storage. Gas fireplace. Take advantage of all Ocean Pines has to offer, as well as being close to everything in this wonderful area. $489,999

Selbyville DE

This commercial property has many possibilities! Great exposure, as it is located directly on Route 113 South with plenty of parking. City water and sewer, outside of town limits. Great investment opportunity as it is partially leased with many options for the other building. One large retail store 80 x 80 with offices. One 60 x 70 retail store.

42 mini storage units. $649,900

River Run

Beautifully decorated, pristine 4BR/2BA home. Sold furnished. Top of the line touches throughout. Located on 3rd hole with screened porch and outside uncovered patio area. Great golf community with pool, tennis, restaurant, golf memberships. Enjoy privacy of small community feel while being close to everything you need! Just a short distance to Berlin or Ocean City. $349,900

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BERLIN – Local law enforcement agencies will once again work to enhance their partnerships with the community through National Night Out. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the Berlin Police Department will host a National Night Out celebration at Henry Park from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. National Night Out events will also be held in Ocean Pines at White Horse Park and in Salisbury at Salisbury City Park.

Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing says the evening of fun and activities is a key opportunity for community building.

“We have the smallest child and the oldest of people that are part of this,” he said. “It’s for the whole community.

We want everybody to come have a great time.”

In Berlin, the police department has been participating in National Night Out since roughly 2000, when the state provided grant funding to help jurisdictions in their efforts to build community partnerships. When the grant funding dried up a few years later, Downing said local organizations such as churches and civic groups stepped up to make sure the event continued.

“The community rallied around the event itself,” he said.

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was a chance for law enforcement to interact with area residents under positive circumstances.

“If we want to do a good job in serving the community we need them to buy in,” he said. “We have to speak to them when nothing’s going on.”

While attendance at the event can hit 3,000 people in an election year, most years it attracts around 1,000 people.

“That’s a good turnout for a community our size,” he said.

This year’s event at Henry Park will include free food, school supplies, music, educational displays, games and medical screenings. Downing said each year more and more community groups sign up to take part.

National Night Out events have been growing elsewhere as well. In Salisbury this year, police are inviting citizens to Salisbury City Park from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6 for free hotdogs, drinks and snow cones. The event will also include games and activities, informational booths and a pet parade.

In Ocean Pines, the public is invited to White Horse Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for what’s being described as a National Night Out block party. Police will host drone demonstrations, give away bicycles through a raffle drawing and will even have a dunk tank featuring Police Chief Dave Massey and Delegate Wayne Hartman.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Traffic Situation Inexcusable Editor: I was one of the many drivers affected by the motorcycle crash the night of Tuesday, July 30 at 9:45 p.m. on Coastal Highway North and 59th street. This accident caused northbound traffic to grind to a near halt for at least four hours. After my experience navigating detours around this relatively small traffic accident, it is my opinion that the Ocean City police and traffic authorities are woefully unprepared to efficiently alleviate traffic backups on the Coastal highway.

My car left the Boardwalk parking lot at 11:20 p.m. and we began traveling the standard northbound route towards the North end of Ocean City.

Once we reached 30th Street, we discovered the bad traffic backup and learned about the fatal motorcycle crash. We idled for a few minutes while considering any possible detours. I turned around and headed south out of Ocean City on Route 50 and navigated back to Ocean City on Route 90. Route 90 enters Ocean City at 62nd Street, three streets north of the crash scene. We and hundreds of other drivers with the same idea were not allowed to turn left (north) and instead forced to go south to 52nd Street. This turned our self-made 50-minute detour into a nearly two-hour detour and unnecessarily routed hundreds of cars that were attempting to successfully avoid the crash scene into already heavily congested traffic.

There was no debris at 62nd Street, and northbound cars using parking lots to reroute around 59th Street were back on the Coastal Highway by 61st Street. It was a poor decision to force Route 90 detour traffic back into the mess.

Ocean City authorities need to be prepared for disaster scenarios in this densely populated tourist city. Ocean City heavily depends on the Coastal Highway for all travel, and emergency response teams will have trouble navigating to save lives if multiple accidents occur at the same time in the future.

Thought and training should be put into techniques to convert sections of the critical two-side Coastal Highway into a one-side bidirectional highway. Authorities should be able to set traffic lights to blinking red or yellow at nearby intersections and set up traffic patterns with person-directed two-lane routes from one side of the highway to the other; similar to Ocean City’s parade traffic patterns.

This accident should have caused issues for no more than 30 minutes while authorities dynamically, efficiently and effectively rerouted traffic.

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It could have been so much worse. That was my reaction after watching a video of the motorcyclist’s fatal, high-speed collision with a vehicle making a U-turn on Coastal Highway at 59th Street. This video was taken from OceanCityLive.com’s camera atop a hotel. I decided after watching it not to post the video to our social media channels because it’s difficult to watch as the collision and subsequent fallout for the deceased motorist was horrific.

While one life lost is too much, there was a lot of luck involved in Tuesday’s incident. For one, the highway looked more like a winter night than a peak summer evening as far as traffic volume. If it was more congested, as would be expected, the biker would have most likely not been able to reach the high rate of speed he did. However, there could have been more injuries if he was as reckless as he seemed prior to the accident, which sent him flying about 30 feet and nearly striking pedestrians walking southbound on the sidewalk in front of the Bank of Ocean City branch.

The video also confirms Ocean City police were not pursuing the motorcyclist in a high-speed fashion. Some social media experts commented on our stories this week the police were actively pursuing him in an aggressive fashion. That’s untrue. There were several blocks of distance between the motorcyclist and the next northbound vehicle, presumably a police cruiser. Additionally, a witness motorist reported police were not engaged in a fast pursuit of the biker.

Local musician George Grimm, or Randy Jamz, was the last person to see Brian Douglas II alive. He was stopped at the traffic light at 56th Street when the former southern Maryland resident and father of two young kids pulled up next to him on Coastal Highway.

“He pulled up next to me and was revving the motorcycle so loud I had to put my windows up, and I’m a Harley guy,” he said. “Then he looks over at me grinning from ear to ear and points at me like he knows me. I can’t believe how fast the guy took off after that. The OCPD officer turned off his lights and followed, but I don’t think the officer ever even went over the speed limit. A couple of seconds later it was all over. I was the last face that poor guy ever saw on this earth.”

The $1 million negligence lawsuit filed against the Town of Ocean City last month on behalf of a Texas woman who died on the beach in 2017 seems destined for dismissal. Aside from the legal issues with it, I see at least two major problems with the lawsuit.

First, there was alcohol involved in this incident. The facts as known are a 30-year-old Texas woman walked to the beach around 2 a.m. alone after a night of drinking and either dug herself or fell in a hole about four feet deep and six feet long. She was discovered around 6:30 a.m. buried in the sand. The assumption was she was deep enough in the hole the beach cleaning equipment driver did not see her in the early morning darkness and the vibrations from the heavy sand resulted in the hole quickly filling in while she slept. The medical examiner ruled the cause of death as asphyxiation.

Secondly, the complaint blatantly maintains the woman died through no fault of her own. It solely blames her death on the town’s beach cleaners and the wording indicates a belief the city’s crews intentionally ran over the woman while she slept on the beach. “… the aforesaid conduct was the proximate cause of the decedent Ashley O’Connor’s horrific and painful death without any negligence or fault on the part of the decedent contributing hereto,” the suit reads.

It seems clear this was an unfortunate accident compounded by a poor decision to sleep in a deep hole on the beach after drinking. It seems obvious the court system will not find this negligence claim to be valid, but Ocean City will still need to spend some dollars to defend itself.

Efforts to install bike racks at street-ends near the beach north of the Boardwalk are worthwhile. It’s a common scene throughout Ocean City to see bikes locked up to utility poles, street signs and dune fencing on oceanside blocks.

On busy summer days with parking scarce near the beach, riding bikes is a popular and convenient choice for many. On a recent summer day near 56th Street, I counted 14 bikes locked up to a dune fence. It was interesting to see parts of the dune fence nearby had been broken, presumably from users being too rough with their locks or even worse thieves finding a way around the lock.

There appears to be a sentiment to try and address this common situation. A pilot program, planned through the Common Street initiative, has been proposed to install bike racks at the street ends at 28th Street, 67th Street and 120th Street. These are obvious choices as there are large populations on the bayside of these streets who find biking to be an alternative to driving or walking.

It seems like a no brainer to me to address a small problem without spending much money.

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Kathleen Valcourt Harman OCEAN CITY – On July 23, 2019, Kathleen Valcourt Harman passed away at the age of 92.

Born in Chicopee Falls, Mass., in 1927, Kathleen lived her life to the fullest embracing opportunities to share her opinions, spunkiness and humor until the very end. Shortly after World War II, Kathleen married Bill Harman whose family built the first area motel, the Alamo. It was here that Kathleen fell in love again, this time with lodging industry. While KATHLEEN her husband worked as VALCOURT a plumbing contractor, HARMAN Kathleen operated the Miami Court while raising her sons. In 1958, the Harmans bought a half-block on 23rd Street and the ocean and built the Ocean Mecca Motel. Eager to foster tourism, Kathleen frequently gathered other business owners to discuss issues and advocate for their rights and in 1960 they formed the Ocean City Hotel-Motel Restaurant Association (OCHMRA). It was later officially reorganized and she became the first president of the OCHMRA in 1971. She also served as president of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce in SEE NEXT PAGE

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1973. She was the second recipient of the OCHMRA’s Paul Hazard Award in 1976, in honor of her dedication to hospitality. In 1996, Kathleen was one of the six female pioneers of the industry that OCHMRA named as “Steel Magnolias.” In 2017, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan declared June 30 as Kathleen Harman Day. Additionally, she was an early member of the Junior Board at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, on the original board of the Ocean City Paramedic Foundation and an original member of ECHO, which eventually led to Atlantic General Hospital’s construction.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, and her son, Steve Harman, who started the Poor Girls Open as a way for waitresses to have a fun and affordable competition and to raise money for a worthy cause. She is survived by son, Stacy Harman and wife Enie; son, Shawn Harman and wife Donna; and grandchildren Zach, Devon, Jesse, Jennifer, Joslyn, and Taylor.

Services were held at Holy Savior and interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Stella Glendene Phillips BERLIN – Stella Glendene “Glen” Phillips, age 75, passed peacefully surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer to be with her Lord.

Born in Meherrin, Va., she was the daughter of Phil Edwards and Bertha Waddell. She is STELLA survived by her husband GLENDENE of 43 years, George PHILLIPS Phillips; sons, Kenny, Bart and Brett; daughters, Ronda and Linda; brother, George Edwards; grandchildren, Shannon, Joshua, Dustin, Zachary, Travis, Brandon, Jessie, Kamron, Kourtney, Hunter and Tyler; great grandchildren, Aston, Giuliana, Cadon and Milania; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sons Mark and George and sister Priscilla Sommers.

Stella was a member of Buckingham Presbyterian Church, Women’s Bowling League in Ocean City, Red Hatters, Parrothead Club and Downtown Association of Ocean City, Maryland. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening and the beach.

A funeral service will be held at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her memory to Coastal Hospice at the Lake at PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21801.

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Heels And Reels Tourney Underway In The News

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – Before the big boys hit the seas for the 46th White Marlin Open, lady anglers throughout the resort area will have their moment in the sun this weekend with the arrival of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 11th Annual Heels and Reels Tournament.

The ladies-only tournament got underway Thursday with registration and a captain’s meeting, but the real action got started on Friday with the first of two official fishing days. Captains and teams of anglers must choose to fish one of two days, either Friday or Saturday. The Heels and Reels Tournament is the club’s only ladies-only event in its summer-long tournament series and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Ocean City

Marlin Club’s Bertha Holloway Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.

Essentially, it’s a boat tournament, meaning awards will be distributed to the top boat teams and not individual anglers. According to tournament rules, anyone may hook the fish, but it must be immediately handed off to a lady angler on board. The Heels and Reels Tournament is largely a billfish release event with points awarded for white and blue marlin, swordfish and sailfish and spearfish releases. There are also heaviest fish categories for tuna including yellowfin, longfin and big-eye as well as dolphin.

Weigh-ins will be held each day at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The tournament will conclude with an awards banquet at the Marlin Club in West Ocean City on Saturday night.

Berlin All-Stars Headed To Regionals

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – The Berlin Little League All-Star 9-10 team is headed to Rhode Island this weekend to begin play in the Eastern regional tournament.

The Berlin 9-10 team has gone undefeated on its way to capturing first the District 8 championship and then the Maryland state championship. It is now preparing to represent Maryland in the Eastern regional tournament in Cranston, Rhode Is-

land that runs from Friday through August 10.

Berlin opens the tournament on Sunday with a 2 p.m. game against New Jersey and will play again on Monday against Pennsylvania. After an off-day on Tuesday, Berlin will face New York next Wednesday. The early rounds are in a round-robin format and the top four teams will advance to the regional championship round.

Berlin reached the Little League regional tournament by sweeping the District 8 and Maryland state championships.

The Berlin Little League 9-10 All-Stars, fresh off a victory in the state championship, is headed to Rhode Island this weekend to compete in the Eastern regional tournament.

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Big Fish Classic One For The Record Books

The crew on the Pumpin Hard took first in several divisions during the 6th Big Fish Classic last weekend including single heaviest fish with a 455-pound blue marlin.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The 6th Annual Huk Big Fish Classic last weekend was once again a huge success with plenty of big fish, as the name implies, hauled to the scale at the historic docks at Talbot Street.

The Big Fish Classic was held last weekend on the pier at Talbot Street, which is essentially the epicenter for Ocean City’s rich fishing history. The Big Fish Classic is a two-day, 32-hour tournament where the largest fish caught of any species is rewarded.

Boats and teams of anglers had to decide to fish in one of two 32-hour slots, either Friday and Saturday, or Saturday and Sunday. There were 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 crew on the Pumpin Hard nearly swept most of the major categories including the single heaviest fish, a 455-pound blue marlin brought to the scale on Saturday. Captain Dan Burt and the crew on the Pumpin Hard swept all of the categories related to the single heaviest fish in the tournament and also took first place in each of the heaviest stringer categories and earned a tournament-high $199,771 in combined prize money.

The crew on the M.J.’s took second in the single biggest fish division with a 438-pound blue marlin weighed just 15 minutes before the Pumpin Hard’s new record breaker. M.J.’s also took second in each of the stringer categories with 477 total pounds and earned $63,351 in prize money.

The crew on the Hubris took third overall in the single heaviest fish division with a 345-pound blue marlin and earned $18,915 in prize money. The crew on the Whiskey Kilo finished third in the heaviest stringer category with 473 total pounds and earned

$12,848.

The Rebel took first in the heaviest swordfish division with a 294-pounder worth $19,350. The award for the single heaviest white marlin went to the crew on the Lovin Life with a 72pounder worth $31,500.

The billfish bite was red hot throughout the weekend tournament was evidenced by some remarkable release numbers. For example, the Gret’s Three J’s took first in the billfish release division with 12 white marlin releases and two blue marlin releases and earned $10,080 in prize money.

The Reel Chaos was second in the billfish release division with 10 white marlin releases and one blue marlin release and earned $4,320 in prize money.

The crew on the No Limits also had a big weekend in the Big Fish Classic, taking first place in the heaviest yellowfin tuna division with a 112pounder and also first place in the heaviest meat fish division with a 51pound dolphin and earned a combined $30,712 in prize money. The FFMD took first in the heaviest tuna division with a 118-pounder worth $14,625.

The Chaser took second and third place in the heaviest tuna division and also took first in the heaviest tuna stringer division and earned $54,585 in prize money. The Goin In Deep took second in the heaviest tuna stringer division and earned $6,750 in prize money.

The Primary Search took second int the heaviest meat fish division with a 49-pound wahoo and earned $13,500 in prize money. The Sea Wolf took third in the division and earned $2,700. The No Limit took first in the small boat winner-take-all division and earned $15,840 in prize money.

The Over Billin took second in the small boat calcutta and earned $2,430. The Restless Lady II took third in the heaviest yellowfin division and earned $2,025 in prize money.

oC lax Classic invades resort next Week

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY - Ocean City will become the center of the lacrosse universe next weekend when some of the top men’s and women’s lacrosse teams in the country descend on the resort for the 26th Annual Ocean City Lacrosse Classic.

The annual tournament gets underway next Thursday with opening round games in the Masters and Grand Masters divisions at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex in Berlin. Northside Park in Ocean City continues to be tournament headquarters and most of the action all weekend will take place there, but because of the growth of the tournament in recent years, some early round games will be played at the other venues including Most Blessed Sacrament School, the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex and the Ocean City fields downtown at 4th Street.

From modest beginnings in 1993, the Ocean City Lacrosse Classic has grown to become one of the sport’s most highly anticipated events. Last year, over 100 teams participated, but that number will likely grow again this year including two divisions of men’s elite teams, a women’s elite division, along with men’s masters teams. In addition, the Men’s Trident Division will feature players 45 and over and the King Neptune Division featuring

players over 50 still interested in playing competitive lacrosse.

A new wrinkle two years ago was the addition of the Rolling Surf Wheelchair Lacrosse division, which will take place on Friday and Saturday next week at the indoor facilities at Northside Park. In addition, the Masters portion of the tournament has been divided into “A” or Atlantic division and a “B” or Bayside division with the top performing teams from last year’s tournament in the former and new teams signing up this year in the latter.

Highlighting the event each year is the men’s elite division, which features some of the top collegiate and professional players in the country. No less impressive is the women’s elite division, which also features some of the top female lacrosse players in the world.

Masters, Grand Masters and Super Masters action gets underway in Berlin next Thursday, while the early round action in the men’s and women’s divisions get started next Friday. The games will go on night and day throughout the weekend and culminate with title games in each division on Sunday.

While the action on the field is clearly the big draw, the resort area will become the center of the lacrosse universe throughout the weekend with food and drink vendors, lacrosse equipment and clothing vendors and live music, turning the athletic complex into a weekend-long celebration of the sport.

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arson takes his mom’s birthday seriously.

I’ve always known that, but this year he confirmed it again.

Pam’s birthday was Tuesday. It was 6 a.m. and I was on our Peloton getting in a workout when I saw Carson come out of his room with his handmade gifts for his mom (thanks to his friend Danielle who gave him a helping hand). He clearly embraces the joy of giving. As he was about to go into our bedroom, I encouraged him quietly to let her sleep in a bit before presenting his gifts. He then made the seven sign with his hand before heading downstairs and leaving them at her door.

That was one of the sweetest moments I have ever seen from Carson. He woke up, retrieved her birthday gifts from wherever he hid them in his room the day before and was excited to give them to her first thing in the morning. It’s amazing to me she was the first thing he thought about as soon as he woke up.

At exactly 7 a.m., Carson was about to head upstairs. I asked him to let her sleep a bit more. While discouraged a bit, he set his watch alarm for 7:30 a.m. He would not be able to contain himself beyond this point.

We walked into our bedroom together, and Carson pushed the bags toward Pam while she was still asleep. He then jumped in bed with her. His gifts were all handmade, including a painting he did on a canvas spelling out the word, “Love.” He followed his gifts up with an incredible hug. It was amazing and so incredibly heartfelt. Pam will never forget this morning, and I’m sure it was the highlight of her birthday.

About 10 hours later, while Beckett, Carson and I were playing basketball in the pool, Carson showed his

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He hit his brother hard in the back, grabbed a new ball – the one he and his brother always fight over – and tossed it on the roof of our neighbor’s shed. While it was quite the heave I must admit, I hid my marvel over his toss.

When I wouldn’t get the ladder out to retrieve it, he threw a tantrum and started hitting me, resulting in the end of pool time.

How can he be so wonderful and then be so nasty? Is it Autism, being exhausted or just bad decision making? The answer is probably all of the above. Nonetheless, we choose to celebrate the great while applying consequences for the bad. Each day brings something different and we just hope there’s more good than bad.

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t’s been interesting to hear Beckett’s response to people when they ask how his summer is going.

He almost always says, “good,” with little to no details about all the fun stuff we have been doing. When asked what he’s been up to over the last couple months, I laughed when he replied, “reading and doing book reports.”

His mom and I laughed a lot later when I retold the story of how he vented to a relative about how it’s unfair his school requires summer reading (he must read three books) and “all this writing” (he needs to write three reports on those books).

He doesn’t like it, but I often tell Beckett he’s being ridiculous when he rants and raves about having to read a couple chapters a night of a book. In his mind, it’s summer and he should be able to do whatever he

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He takes the whole summer vacation concept to the extreme.

Although I may be wrong, I personally don’t think it’s too much to ask for his school to require him to read three books over two-and-a-half months.

The fact he must write book reports on what he read is also a good thing in my mind.

When I told him this week a lot of people, including his mom and dad, read for fun, he didn’t believe me.

He mustered an argument that I must read for my job and I wouldn’t get paid if I didn’t. It’s quite a simplistic way to put it, but he’s not wrong.

It’s just a different take I had never thought about.

When it comes time to read, the equivocating from him on how it’s unfair and unreasonable takes more time than actually reading. There have been several times both Pam and I have lost our cool with him and this process. We now simply tell him this is the time we are reading.

When he is forced to do it and concentrates, he likes it. I could just do without the drama. When he removes playing outside, video games and other fun things from his mind, he is fine. It’s the actual thought process of having to do something he doesn’t necessarily enjoy while depriving himself of activities he thoroughly loves that gives him pause.

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Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Kevin Matthews initiated 25 new members on Sunday, July 21. After the initiation, new members, sponsors, friends and family enjoyed fellowship in the Elks' Lodge 2645 downstairs lounge.

The three Rotary Clubs in Salisbury presented a $1,000 check to U.S. Kennels, Inc. from their Flags for Heroes project. Pictured, from left, are Dan Livingston, president of the Wicomico Rotary Club; Chris Hardy, executive director of U.S. Kennels, Inc.; "Brody," a service dog in training; and Chris Layton, president of the Rotary Club of Salisbury. Not pictured was Stacy Leone, president of the SalSubmitted Photos isbury-Sunrise Rotary Club.

The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation presented the Beebe Medical Foundation with an $8,000 donation this spring to support the construction of Beebe Healthcare’s new emergency department near Millville. Pictured, from left, are Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation Board members Christina Antonioli and Ron Lewis; David Szumski, Beebe Medical Foundation; and Laurie McFaul, President of the QRCF.

The 14th Annual Baywood Golf Classic was rained out on May 13. The tournament was still a success, raising $47,000 for Beebe Healthcare’s Tunnell Cancer Center. Pictured, from left, are Barry Hamp, executive director of Beebe Healthcare’s Oncology Services; Robert Tunnell III; Lincoln Davis, chair of Baywood Golf Classic; and Thomas J. Protack, vice president of development for the Beebe Medical Foundation.

At the July 16 meeting of Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, Jim Flaig made a check presentation to Dave Poore on behalf of the Elks Golf Association in the amount of $7,500 for the scholarship fund.

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BERLIN – Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is gearing up for its 20th Annual School Supplies for Students Campaign.

In 2018, with the help of generous sponsors and donors from our local community, GOLD provided backpacks filled with school supplies, along with coupons for free haircuts from the Hair Cuttery, for 498 Worcester County students who live in poverty and low-income circumstances.

The families of all students provided school supplies are referred to GOLD by the group’s community partners, including Worcester County Department of Social Services, Worcester County Health Department and Worcester County Board of Education’s Student Services Office. This referral process ensures that all recipients of donated school supplies have been fully vetted for financial need. GOLD’s database offers the ability to ensure that each referred child receives the specific school supplies needed for his/her grade level, which heightens the ability for student’s academic success. The database also provides the ability to track data to ensure that duplicate services are not provided to same families served by GOLD. Despite Worcester County being considered one of the top resort des-

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tinations along the east coast, the Maryland Interagency Council on Homelessness reported in the 2018 Annual Report that the homeless population in Maryland is still on the rise.

Coinciding with this report, the State Department of Education released that over 40% of Worcester County students qualified for free and reduced-price meals. This data becomes more apparent in conjunction with the increased number of referrals submitted by social workers requesting emergency on a daily basis.

State and county data, in addition to the increased number of students being referred to the nonprofit, emboldened Worcester County GOLD Executive Director Sandy Sipes.

“We are working to make the 2019 School Supplies for Students Campaign the most successful year that GOLD has ever seen,” Sipes said.

Assistance from individuals, organizations, businesses, and volunteers is vital to the nonprofit campaign’s continued success.

Interested individuals can sponsor children through GOLD’s website, or check out the list of school supply donations needed to fill backpacks, at WorcesterGOLD.org or through GOLD’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/WorcesterGOLD. Donations can be made to Worcester County GOLD, 299 Commerce Street, Snow Hill, Md. 21863 or though the website to purchase school supplies.

For questions or to volunteer, call 410677-6830.

Girls Summer Program Offered

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Health Department will host a free summer program this month for girls entering middle school, grades 6 and 7.

The Just for Girls summer program will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13 through Friday, Aug. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Worcester County Health Department in Snow Hill. Participants will learn life skills, ways to improve their self-esteem, attend field trips, receive abstinence-only education and much more.

“The Just for Girls summer program will help girls build up the resources in themselves to feel confident entering the new school year,” said Lynn Suarezapecheche, Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention Supervisor for Worcester County Health Department.

“The program will support the girls in developing a strong and healthy selfimage which has a positive effect on how they act and feel.”

For more information or to register, contact Dawn Richardson at 410-6321100 ext. 1119 or email dawn.richardson@maryland.gov.

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BERLIN – An internationally acclaimed book provided students with insight into global issues while inspiring interest in science during Berlin Intermediate School’s 2019 summer program.

“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” the book based on the true story of a 13-year-old in Malawi who put together a windmill to bring electricity to his village, was the focus of this year’s summer academy at Berlin Intermediate School. Educators linked the book to lessons in language arts and the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math) for the dozens of students who took part in the month-long program.

“Anytime we can tie literature to STEM activities that’s powerful,” teacher Peggy Straight said.

Sixty-five students in fourth, fifth and sixth grade took part in this year’s summer academy, which ran from June 24 to July 23 at Berlin Intermediate. The focus of this year’s session was “The Boy Who Harnessed the

Pictured, from left, during a summer program session are Lizzie Thompson, Sanaiyah Matthews, Milagros MilCastro and science teacher Sheri Ward.

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Teachers worked the story into lessons in various subjects, ranging from reading to science. As the program culminated Tuesday, students in Sheri

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Ward’s science class tested their own windmills. Ward said they’d spent the last month experimenting, first with spool cars — made with wooden spools, rubber bands and pencils — and then with wind cars and finally tabletop wind turbines. They studied

different renewable energy sources, particularly the wind turbines being planned for off Ocean City’s coast, and then experimented with their own small turbines.

“It all leads to real life application and understanding,” Ward said.

She stressed the importance of STEM skills for students.

“They have to figure out how to think outside the box and make things work,” she said. “They need more of that in their life.”

Fifth-grader Lizzie Thompson said building the turbines had been fun.

“I really liked working with my friends in science,” she said.

Milagros Mil-Castro and Sanaiyah Matthews, also fifth-graders, agreed.

Matthews said using the wind as a form of power had added another dimension to the projects they’d done.

“It’s more interesting than just building a car,” she said.

While students worked on the science of windmills with Ward they read about Kamkwamba’s own windmill project with Straight, who guided them through reading of “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.” Straight said the book helped with vocabulary development and exposed the children to several important themes. It also gave them a glimpse of life outside the United States.

“I think it’s made them very humble,” she said.

Straight said students had been shocked to find out that Kamkwamba and his fellow villagers had survived on one meal a day during droughts and didn’t realize how little of Malawi had electricity.

“The book is challenging but it brought up a lot of good conversation about life outside the U.S.,” she said.

She credited the annual summer academy with providing students with an enrichment opportunity beyond what was offered during the regular school year.

“We often think of the summer academy as reinforcement but I think it’s more like enrichment,” she said. “It takes students to a different level of thinking.”

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Ocean Pines Planning Annual National Night Out Event

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BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Police Department is putting the focus on crime prevention and community partnerships during the second annual National Night Out event, Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at White Horse Park on 235 Ocean Parkway.

In total, nearly 30 different groups plan to attend the free block party to greet the public, hand out information, offer giveaways, and host games and activities for children.

Ocean Pines Police will host a drone demonstration, give away children’s bicycles through a raffle drawing, and participate in a dunk tank to include Police Chief David Massey and Maryland Del. Wayne Hartman.

Additionally, the Ocean Pines Fire Department will bring a fire truck and a command vehicle.

Scheduled children’s activities include a Skee-Ball game from Berlin First Baptist Church, crafts stations courtesy of the Girl Scouts and Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, glitter braids by the United Way, a kids’ art activity station from the Worcester County Arts Council, and a pop-up bicycle park hosted by the Eastern Shore chapter of the International Mountain Biking Association.

Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks will also operate several game stations, and White Horse Park features

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Visitors are pictured looking over the Maryland State Police’s exhibit at last year’s event.

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an all-new playground with a zipline, jungle gym, and multiple merry-gorounds and swing sets.

For adults and children, the Kiwanis will hand out free hotdogs and drinks, Mister Softee will provide free ice cream, and the Pinesteppers will offer a square-dancing demonstration.

Many other local nonprofits and organizations plan to hand out information and offer raffle and door prizes, to include back-to-school supplies, Jolly Rogers passes and more.

There will also be information for seniors and veterans, with additional tables hosted by groups including the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Republic Services, Diakonia, Worcester

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crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anticrime efforts, and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

“Ocean Pines has been recognized as one of the safest communities in the State of Maryland, for its size,” Massey said. “This has been accomplished with the combined efforts of our residents and police officers. National Night Out is a recognition of these efforts and a commitment to strengthen future efforts at crime prevention in our community.”

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New Eagle Scouts pictured, from left, are junior Kurt Leinemann, junior Frank Carter, sophomore Joseph Schwartz, sophomore Chipper Becker and sophomore Will Mears.

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BERLIN – Five Worcester Preparatory School students earned their Eagle Scout rank, the highest rank in Boy Scouts, including sophomore Chipper Becker, junior Frank Carter, junior Kurt Leinemann, sophomore Will Mears and sophomore Joseph Schwartz.

With a combination of extraordinary perseverance, countless merit badges, numerous camping trips and copious service projects, only 5.7% earn the Eagle Scout milestone. The five WPS students’ Eagle Scout projects are located throughout the area, from the Delaware State Park to Coastal Hospice in Salisbury.

Boy Scout members of Troop 225, Mears, Schwartz and Becker began their journey as Cub Scouts in first grade. Becker chose to construct a campfire site at one of the juvenile rough camping sites at the Cape Henlopen State Park as a tribute to his favorite scout memories of campouts.

He wanted his Eagle Scout project to enhance and enable future generations of scouts to enjoy their own camping experiences. His project included the construction of an engineered stone campfire enclosure as well as four surrounding permanently affixed benches for seating.

Mears chose to restore three Trap Houses on the Five Stand Field at the Synepuxent Rod & Gun Club, an organization that hosts an annual Turkey Shoot, Troop 225’s largest fundraiser for the past 10 years. The scouts replaced and reconstructed doors, trap windows, paint and installed a new retractable roof system for the Springing Teal.

With the help of other scouts, Schwartz built and landscaped a gazebo for Coastal Hospice at the main care facility in Salisbury. The project encompassed everything from digging a foundation for the structure, assembling the gazebo, shingling the roof, planting roses, and adding a stepping stone walkway to the gazebo.

A Scout member since the age of five, Carter earned his Eagle Scout rank, with help from other Troop 1 scouts, by building a GaGa Ball game pit for children to enjoy at Camp Arrowhead in Lewes, Del. He learned how to play the game, which is similar to dodgeball, at the 120 Boy Scout Camps he attended over the years. He felt it would help people work together and communicate, as it did for him.

Leinemann served his community by restoring and installing a statue of an American soldier from World War II for the American Legion Post 166.

With assistance from Troop 261, the scouts completed tasks such as pouring concrete and pressure washing. In honor of the organization's centennial anniversary, he dedicated his efforts to the American Legion knowing that they will continue to honor veterans for generations to come.

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GUARDING THE BEACH

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Surf Beach Facilitator Sydlik is pictured staffing the third surfing beach at the Inlet.

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OCEAN CITY – Due to large beach crowds from Memorial Day through Sunfest, surfing is only permitted in designated areas during the beach patrol’s operating hours of 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Seven days a week there are two rotating surfing beaches. On weekdays, there is also a third surfing beach set up in the inlet area. No activity other than surfing is allowed in the surf beach area which prohibits body boards and paddle boards. However, we still staff the area with Surf Rescue Technicians so that in the event that no one is surfing we can open that area of

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beach to normal swimming activities until someone wants to surf.

The two rotating surf beaches move two blocks south each day. Based on the current rotation, a specific street block would not have the surfing beach on the same date for over 20 years.

For example, if your family stays on 10th Street the second week in July every year, and the surfing beach were to be on 10th street this year during that week, it would not happen again for the next 20 years.

The third surfing beach operates Monday through Friday and is always in the same location starting at the south rock jetty at the south end of Ocean City and extending 150 yards north. This area was picked because it is usually not crowded on weekdays.

Furthermore, it is not safe to swim close to a rock jetty and often has a wave break that surfers like.

On certain days when inclement weather affects Ocean City, the beach patrol captain may allow surfing. This decision is made daily with the input of supervisors on the beach. If there are low numbers of people on the beach, and the weather is poor and not predicted to improve, the surfing ordiSEE NEXT PAGE

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BERLIN – For the first time, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) is partnering with the Greater Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin and Snow Hill Chambers of Commerce in seeking donations to fill bags for the new teachers of Worcester County.

WYFCS is encouraging local businesses and non-profits to give helpful items for the upcoming school year.

With many of these teachers new to the area, WYFCS feels it is important to make them feel welcome and educate them on area businesses and the community at-large. The project also serves as a free advertising campaign for businesses choosing to donate. This program has been a staple at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce for teachers in Wicomico County for several years.

WYFCS is requesting 100 items per business to place into the bags.

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Accepted donations include advertising pieces, coupons, promotional products or goods with a company logo. It is suggested that submissions be physical items rather than paper products as teachers find them more useful.

Those interested in donating should deliver items to the WYFCS offices no later than Aug. 15. The offices are located at 124 North Main Street, Suite C, in Berlin, MD 21811.

They are also requesting volunteers for the “bag stuffing” event on Aug. 16 at noon. For more information, call Morgan Coulson, communications coordinator, at 410-641-4598 or email her at mcoulson@gowoyo.org. Those seeking to donate may also contact their local Chamber of Commerce: Berlin, 410-641-47 75; Greater Ocean City, 410-2130552; Snow Hill, 410-632-0809; and Ocean Pines, 410-641-5306.

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nance may be modified. There are also other factors taken into consideration when making this decision. On days of inclement weather, you can ask any SRT on the beach if the surfing ordinance has been modified, or call beach patrol headquarters at 410-289-7556.

Also, in 2013, the beach patrol began a surfing notification service, which allows you to receive alerts when the surfing rules have been modified allowing surfing on all beaches. If you are interested in receiving this service, please visit our website to sign up.

Surf beach areas are marked by smaller yellow stands on the particular block designated, one at the north end of the block and the other at the south end. Members of the beach patrol are assigned to work at the surfing beaches and wear green or yellow uniforms so that they are not confused with the lifeguards. They make sure surfers stay within the designated area, while also educating the public and making sure they do not swim in the surf area. The SBF begins their work day at 9:30 a.m., a half hour earlier than the rest of the patrol. During that time, they talk to beach patrons who are not DAMIEN SANZOTTI planning to surf, making sure they understand how the surfing beach operates. To further facilitate the smooth operation of the surfing beaches, these guards will go to the next day’s surfing beach (two blocks south) to inform the beach patrons that the following day their beach will be the surfing beach. If there are no surfers and the beach is “open” to swimming, the facilitators will assist the surrounding lifeguards with ordinance enforcement, until one or more surfers arrive and the beach becomes an exclusive surfing area again.

The basic concept and bottom line

behind the rotating surf beach and town ordinance is safety. Keeping surfers separate from swimmers and waders is a proactive way to keep everyone safe and happy with the way they choose to enjoy the ocean. Rules and ordinances similar to this are in effect in many jurisdictions throughout the country. I have heard many young surfers say something to the effect that the surfing beach rules are dumb and only exist in Ocean City. However, several other beach resort areas like Pacific Beach in San Diego, Calif., run its surf beach very similarly to ours, as does Del Mar, Calif. during its busy season.

In recent years the Beach Patrol and City Council have attempted to update the city code to make allowances for newer water sports and give more access to the waves for the newer style body boards and Stand Up Paddle boards (SUPs). The city council voted to accept the beach patrol’s recommendations (who sought input from local surf shops) to change the city ordinance that previously prohibited any bodyboards over 42 inches. With the change in the ordinance, soft top body boards up to 54 inches, without skegs (fins) and with a leash may be used on any Ocean City beach with the exception of the surfing beaches. The City Council allows the use of SUPs beginning on the Monday following Labor Day, on any day that surfing is modified. There are specific requirements included in the ordinance.

Have fun but ride safely and look out for others. To get the daily surfing beach rotation, visit any local surf shop or the beach patrol website at www.ococean.com/ocbp and don’t forget to sign up for the surfing notification service.

(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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To celebrate 100 years of the American Legion at the 98th Annual Convention, Vince “Spam” Turner and Vincent “Bubba” Turner of Post 206 Chesapeake Beach donned uniforms from past wars.

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American Legion Post 171 Damascus Past Commanders, Tony DeShiro and George Bolling, had a great time at the Tuesday Night Joint Reception of the 98th Annual Convention.

Maryland Department of American Legion Auxiliary officers Andrea Anderson, Patt Crowder, Patti Lach, Brenda Francis, Cindy Shriner and Linda Green joined 98th Annual Convention Chair Sandy Seip at the Tuesday Night Joint Reception.

Maryland National Resources Police officers Joe Hambrick and Jim Starr had goodies for all the young participants of the 23rd Annual Youth Fishing Contest.

Lee Phillips, coordinator of the 23rd Annual Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest event, reeled in volunteer Mike Healy to help out at the registration table.

For the 23rd Annual Youth Fishing Contest, Ocean Pines Anglers Club members Jerry Leuters and Tom Johnson stayed cool in the shade, cutting up bait.

Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group members Lora Walinskas and Manette Cramer modeled jewelry and dresses made by Manette at the group’s July Social.

Promoting tomorrow’s Jolly Roger Day at their last social were Ashley Furba and Jessica Jersey, fundraising co-chairs for the Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group.

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Summer Of 1971

71st Street was featuring Tommy Strand and The Upper Hand direct from Miami Beach.

A unique message was featured in the Purple Moose Saloon’s ad. It read, “What This Town Needs Is A Short-Haired, Cleancut Hippee.”

A small filler in this issue read, “It’s strange but true that some people start looking down on the world as soon as they get up in it.”

The Vienna Lounge on 82nd Street called itself “Ocean City’s Newest Italian-American Restaurant.”

Issue Highlights This week’s “Resorter Girl” was Ann Nugent (the boy was not identified).

The Aqua Thrill Circus was about to begin its nightly run at Ocean City Convention Hall. Two shows each night were being offered from July 30-Aug. 26.

The Hurricane Nite Club and Lounge on

In his “Sandpiper Tracks,” Editor Dick Lohmeyer wrote, “Walk the boardwalk tonight or this afternoon and you’ll spot at least one corporation of kids selling seashells. That’s typical of Ocean City. If those same youngsters were in the city, they would be selling lemonade. Children are the same everywhere, they do the same things but sometimes they use different equipment.”

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BERLIN – The Christian care-giving ministry at Community Church at Ocean Pines in Berlin has grown recently with five new Stephen ministers being commissioned on Aug. 11.

The new lay caregivers join nine Stephen ministers and Stephen leaders already commissioned and serving at Community Church at Ocean Pines (CCAOP).

“The people at CCAOP are excited to offer the care and love of our Stephen Ministers to our congregation and community,” said Pastor Dale Brown.

Stephen Ministry offer care and support for people experiencing life difficulties such as the death of a loved one, job crisis, aging, separation or divorce, long-term illness, or for those need the support of a Christian friend.

They have received 50 hours of intensive training covering topics such as effective listening, confidentiality, the stress of hospitalization, feelings and utilizing community resources.

Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry; those receiving care can be sure that their identity and what goes on in the caring relationship will remain private. In addition to the training, these lay Christian caregivers will

Stephen Ministry members pictured, seated from left, are barbara berard, Kathleen penkusky and Kim Constantino; and standing, Steve Howse and peter Ostrowski.

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continue to receive twice-monthly continuing education and supervision support sessions as they strive to offer the highest-quality Christian care-giving.

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than 160 different denominations that have implemented this program of lay Christian care-giving.

The Stephen Series was developed

by Stephen Ministries in St. Louis.

CCAOP has been part of the Stephen Series since 2012.

“Stephen Ministry has sharpened my art of listening,” said Kathleen Penkusky, one of the newly commissioned Stephen Ministers. “This has led to a better understanding of the working of the human being. Hopefully, I can be in a better position to help others.”

Community Church at Ocean Pines expects its Stephen Ministry to continue to be a source of warmth, care, and blessing for many years to come, enabling the entire congregation to grow as a nurturing community where people are cherished and cared for and their needs taken seriously, all in the name of Jesus Christ.

If you are interested or have more questions about the Stephen Ministry at CCAOP, contact Jack Snyder at 410-208-9537. Or if you know someone in our community who needs care and support at this time, call Mary Stover at 410-726-1795.

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Horoscopes

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Technology snafus tax your patience.

But before you throw that computer or other hardware into the trash, take a deep breath and call someone knowledgeable for help.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Don't be too upset if your generosity goes unappreciated. These things happen, and rather than brood over it, move on. A new friend could open up some exciting new possibilities.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): A loved one helps you get through an especially difficult emotional situation.

Spend the weekend immersed in the body and soul restorative powers of music and the other arts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): You are pretty much in charge of what you want to do this week. However, it might be a good idea to keep an open mind regarding suggestions from people you know you can trust.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Another chance to shine (something always dear to the Lion's heart) might be resented by others. But you earned it, so enjoy it. The weekend brings news about a family member.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): A suggestion that never took off could become viable again. Dust it off, update it if necessary, and resubmit it. In your personal life, a new relationship takes an "interesting" turn.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Confronting a new challenge to your stated position could work to your advantage by settling all doubts once you're able to present a solid defense backed up by equally solid facts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): You enjoy doing nice things for others.

But this is a good time to do something nice for yourself as well. You might want to start by planning a super-special getaway weekend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Some changes you feel you need to make might be reasonable and appropriate. But others might lead to new problems. Think things through carefully before you act.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): Good instincts usually keep the surefooted Goat on the right path. So, what others might see as stubbornness on your part, in fact reflects your good sense of what is worth supporting.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): A period of introspection could lead to some surprising conclusions -- and also equally surprising changes -- involving a number of your long-held positions on several issues.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): The financially practical Pisces might want to take a sensible approach to spending as well as investing. Being prudent now pays off later. A romantic situation moves into another phase.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of curiosity keeps you continually alert for what's new about people, places and things. Š 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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BERLIN – Worcester Preparatory School graduate Ethan Scheiber recently completed his Vet-Tech Assistant internship at the Worcester County Humane Society (WCHS) Spray and Neuter Clinic before he heads to N.C. State in the fall as a pre-veterinary student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

After classes this past school year, Scheiber volunteered weekly in the clinic assisting WCHS Registered Veterinary Technician Julie Wallace with animal surgeries. The WCHS is like a second home to Scheiber where he already accumulated over 1,000 hours of community service since the age of 13. His volunteerism and dedication also helped him earn the following recognition/scholarships: one of 38 Maryland senior students to receive the prestigious Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship for $2,500; recipient of the Most Valuable Student Scholarship Award from the O.C. Elks Lodge #2645 for $4,000; and the prestigious WBOC Jefferson Award for Outstanding Community Service.

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Marlin Club Crew Awards Scholarships:

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The Marlin Club Crew of OC, a local non-profit, recently awarded a total of $13,500 to local students for college tuition assistance. Among those students accepting in person are, pictured front from left, Kennedy Duke, Sierra Payne, John Ring, Gabrielle Suplee, and Logan Townsend. Also shown in the photo are several members of the Marlin Club Crew of OC who were present. The group raises money throughout the year to be able to award these scholarships and donations to other local charities. The largest fundraising effort is the annual Jewelry, Fashion and Home DĂŠcor Show held at the Marlin Club in West Ocean City the Saturday of the White Marlin Open. The popular event will be held Aug. 8 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and is open Submitted Photo to the public.

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Harvey Evans: Best Job In OC

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OCBP Alumni Of The Week

Harvey Evans is pictured with his wife and son, who join the patrol in 2010, at an OCBP competition.

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(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 – After two years of restaurant work and renting umbrellas on the beach, I finally figured out the best job in Ocean City was the beach patrol.

In the summer of 1978, I had a beach stand at the north side of the pier and started my training for the test by swimming around the pier and adding a little more distance to my swim every day. I finally felt confident enough to go to the office on July 21 and ask to take the test. Attending Catonsville Community College in the fall with a third week of September start gave me a couple of months on the beach.

That fall I was involved in a terrible car accident causing a compound fracture to my femur. I spent a couple of months in the hospital, having my hip drilled and a long rod put inside my femur bone down to my knee. As soon as I was cleared, I was in the pool every day. I wanted to go back to the beach patrol. I guarded my second summer with the rod poking out of my hip and got a little stop watch help on the retest run.

I made crew chief my fifth summer and loved every minute of the job. I made life-long friends and developed a love for swimming, surfing and cycling. I stayed involved with lifeguarding, serving in many positions in the United States Lifesaving Association as well as starting and serving as race director of the Captain Craig Ocean Mile Swim competition, for the first 10 years. It is hard to believe how much a summer job with that much responsibility has impacted my life.

I now work as a lacrosse and soccer referee, blowing the same whistle for a different reason.

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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.

Tuesday, Aug 6: The Reputations (28th St.) Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.) 45th Street taPhouSe 443-664-2201 • 4507 Coastal hwy.

Friday, Aug. 2: Collin Saturday, Aug. 3: The Pips Sunday, Aug. 4: Ian McG Wednesday, Aug. 7: Aaron Howell Thursday, Aug. 8: Ward Ewing

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SEAN LOOMIS Pickles Pub: Saturday, Aug. 3

DJ BK Greene Turtle North: Friday, Aug. 2 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, Aug. 2: DJ Wax Saturday, Aug. 3: Eastern Electric Sundays: Local Party w/DJ BK Thursday, Aug. 8: Aaron Howell Caribbean Pool bar 410-289-6181 • 2nd St. & boardwalk Friday, Aug. 2: Monkee Paw Saturday, Aug. 3: Sweet Leda Sunday, Aug. 4: No Byscuyts Monday, Aug. 5: Dave Sherman Tuesday, Aug. 6: Smooth & Remy Wednesday, Aug. 7: Murphy’s Law Thursday, Aug. 8: Spiffy & Friends

FIRST CLASS Clarion/Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, Aug. 2 & 3 Lenny’s Beach Bar: Monday-Thursday, Aug. 5-8

DJ BIGLER Fager’s Island: Sunday, Aug. 4 & Tuesday, Aug. 6 Harborside: Wednesday, Aug. 7

CaPtain’S table 410-289-7192 • Courtyard by Marriott hotel, 15th St. & baltimore ave.

Every Thursday Thru Saturday: Phil Perdue On Piano

AARON HOWELL 45th St. Taphouse: Wednesday, Aug. 7 Dry Dock 28: Thursday, Aug. 8

Clarion hotel 410-524-3535 • 10100 Coastal highway Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, Aug. 2 & 3: First Class Fridays & Saturdays: DJ Dusty Lenny’s Beach Bar: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4: On The Edge Monday-Thursday, Aug. 5-8: First Class CoConutS beaCh bar & grill CaStle in the SanD hotel 37th & 38th St. • 410-289-6846 Friday, Aug. 2: Darin Engh, Funk Shué Saturday, Aug. 3: Half Naked, Zion Reggae Sunday, Aug. 4: Chris Diller, Old School Monday, Aug. 5: Nate Clendenen, Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth Tuesday, Aug. 6: Matt Tichon, Bettenroo Duo Wednesday, Aug. 7: Chino Rankin, Chris Button, Joe Mama & Matt Tichon Thursday, Aug. 8: Keri Anthony, Angeline Leach Duo

DJ BILLY T Harborside: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

EASTERN ELECTRIC Dry Dock 28: Saturday, Aug. 3

JOE MAMA Coconuts: Wednesday, Aug. 8 Lobster Shanty: Sundays

CrabCake faCtory baySiDe 302-988-5000 • rt. 54 fenwick island, De Friday, Aug. 2: Rick & Regina Wednesday, Aug. 7: Kevin Poole

fager’S iSlanD 410-524-5500 • 60th St. in the bay Friday, Aug. 2: Nelly’s Echo, DJ Hook, Crushing Day Saturday, Aug. 3: 8 Track Mind, DJ Groove, Crushing Day Sunday, Aug. 4: DJ Bigler, DJ Louie T, The New Romance (80’s Tribute) Monday, Aug. 5: 8 Josh Christina, DJ Louie T, Goodman Fiske Tuesday, Aug. 6: DJ Bigler, Bryan Clark, DJ Hector Wednesday, Aug. 7: DJ Hook, DJ Hector Thursday, Aug. 8: DJ Greg, DJ Spinz, Sons Of Pirates

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RANDY LEE ASHCRAFT & SWC Johnny’s Pizza & Pub: Wednesdays Smitty McGee’s: Thursdays & Fridays

OUNCE OF PAIN (GUNS & ROSES TRIBUTE) Greene Turtle North: Saturday, Aug. 3

BEATS BY WAX Dry Dock 28: Friday, Aug. 2 127th St. Pit & Pub: Wednesdays Pickles Pub: Thursdays

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BEATS BY JEREMY Pickles Pub: Fridays & Mondays Harborside: Saturdays

greene turtle WeSt 410-213-1500 • rte. 611, West oC Friday, Aug. 2: Under The Sun Saturday, Aug. 3: The Rogue Citizens

harborSiDe 410-213-1846 • South harbor road, West oC Fridays: DJ Billy T Saturday, Aug. 3: Chris Button/Side Project, DJ Jeremy Sunday, Aug. 4: Opposite Directions,

OTTO GRUNDMAN Crabcake Factory: Thursdays

THE NEW ROMANCE (80’S TRIBUTE BAND) Fager’s Island: Sunday, Aug. 4

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Who’s Where When Jade Lee Band Mondays: Blake Haley, DJ Billy T Tuesdays: Dust N Bones Wednesdays: DJ Billy T, Trivia w/DJ Bigler Thursdays: Opposite Directions

ECLIPSE (JOURNEY TRIBUTE) Purple Moose: Thursday, Aug. 8

THE ROGUE CITIZENS Greene Turtle West: Saturday, Aug. 3

Harpoon Hanna’S 302-539-3095 • rt. 54 & The Bay, Fenwick Island, DE Friday, Aug. 2: Dave Hawkins Saturday, Aug. 3: Dave Sherman Sunday, Aug. 4: Kevin Poole, Dale Teat Monday, Aug. 5: Dave Hawkins Tuesday, Aug. 6: Kevin Poole Wednesday, Aug. 7: Dave Sherman Thursday, Aug. 8: Dale Teat

HIgH STakES Bar & grIll 302-537-6971 • rt. 54, Fenwick Island, DE Friday, Aug. 2: Lower Case Blues Saturday, Aug. 3: Slappy Hour 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, Aug. 2: DJ Wax Sunday, Aug. 4: Blake Haley

ZION REGGAE BAND Coconuts Beach Bar: Saturday, Aug. 3

OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS Seacrets: Tuesday, Aug. 6 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, Aug. 4: Joe Mama w/Ginger Wednesday, Aug. 7: Marcella Peters Thursday, Aug. 8: Steve Kuhn M.r. DuCkS 410-289-9125 • 311 Talbot St. Friday, Aug. 2: Johnny Seaton & Bad Behavior Saturday, Aug. 3: Johnny Bling Sunday, Aug. 4: Tranzfusion Wednesday, Aug. 7: DJ Batman Thursday, Aug. 8: Josh Christina

THE REPUTATIONS 28th St. Pit & Pub: Tuesday, Aug. 6

RICK & REGINA Crabcake Factory Bayside: Friday, Aug. 2

MaD FISH 410-213-2525 • 12817 Harbor rd., West o.C. Friday, Aug. 2: Lime Green Saturday, Aug. 3: The Everafter Trio Sunday, Aug. 4: Side Project Wednesday, Aug. 7: Ray Holiday, Karaoke w/Chuck D Thursday, Aug. 8: The Poole Brothers pICklES puB 410-289-4891 • 8th St. & philadelphia ave.

Friday, Aug. 2: Beats By Jeremy Saturday, Aug. 3: Sean Loomis 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, Aug. 2 & 3: Slamm Sunday & Monday, Aug. 4 & 5: Lime Green Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug. 6 & 7, VJ Mazi Thursday, Aug. 8: Eclipse (Journey Tribute) Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4: CK The DJ

THE POOLE BROTHERS Mad Fish: Thursday, Aug. 8

TRANZFUSION M.R. Ducks: Sunday, Aug. 4

LOWER CASE BLUES High Stakes Bar & Grill: Friday, Aug. 2

JAH WORKS Seacrets: Friday & Saturday, Aug. 2 & 3

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, Aug. 2: DJ Bobby O, Jim Long Band, Jah Works, My Hero Zero Saturday, Aug. 3: Cruz On De Bay, The 5:55, Jah Works, Flowers For Taco, Garden State Radio Sunday, Aug. 4: Mike T In De Bay, Triple Rail Turn, Buddha Council, Garden State Radio Monday, Aug. 5: Bobby On De Bay, Full Circle, Buddha Council, Lima Bean Riot Tuesday, Aug. 6: Bobby On De Bay, Opposite Directions, Rising Sun Reggae, Light Up The Moon Wednesday, Aug. 7: Bobby On De Bay, Full Circle Duo, The Rockets, Rising Sun Reggae Thursday, Aug. 8: DJ Bobby O, The Freddie Long Band, 9 Mile Roots, Go Go Gadjet

Hanley, Quiet Storm Partner On New Fishing Attire Brand

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

WEST OCEAN CITY – A new fishing brand founded in Ocean City is bringing style and function to the masses.

Last year, owner and founder Brendan Hanley partnered with Quiet Storm owner Bill Dreibelbis to introduce a new brand of performance gear and casual attire called Pure Lure RFG, which stands for Reel Fishing Gear.

“It’s born and bred right here in the White Marlin Capital of the world,” Hanley said, “one of the best fishing communities in the entire U.S.” Since testing the product at one of Dreibelbis’ stores in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Pure Lure has grown to include jackets, sun shirts, T-shirts, lightweight shorts, swim trunks and hats, all designed with anglers and boaters in mind.

Hanley said the product has had an incredible following right out of the gates and is selling on pace with brands such as Billabong, Salty Crew, Patagonia, Avid and Salt Life.

“Bill and I had some conversations about doing a brand together,” he said. “Bill is a tremendous retailer and he is someone that loves a challenge.

We talked about some things and before I had come on he said he could do a product and a test store. The product did really well. We formed a partnership and now what I’ve done is

Pure Lure founder Brendan Hanley is pictured with operations manager Ian Hanley at their West Ocean City location.

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created an entire collection.”

Hanley said the Pure Lure brand features a broad range of products such as performance walk shorts, reversible board shorts and sun shirts that are UPF 50 and anti-microbial.

“I came out and also did some stuff that’s a little different from the traditional fishing brand,” he said. “It’s my dock collection, which is what you would put on if you want to take mom out to dinner.”

Hanley said nothing has been overlooked in the creation of the Pure Lure

brand. He noted that products were tested and supported by watermen in and around Ocean City.

“When I designed all the products, down to every detail there is a reason for it,” he said.

For example, Hanley said all zippers are reverse-coil and feature hood covers to prevent watermen from scratching a boat or getting caught on anything. In addition, all shorts are fourway stretch, lightweight and quick dry.

But Hanley said Pure Lure does not sacrifice style for practicality and com-

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fort. He noted the blue color on waistband tabs found on the brand’s walk shorts can also be found in the stitching. The clothing also comes in a variety of colors and patterns.

“Product is king …,” he said. “If you go to a restaurant and the service is great and the parking is great and the building is great but the meal is not good, you probably won’t go back. For me, this is the product and I want to serve the ‘best meal’ we can so people will want to come back.”

Dreibelbis and Hanley are no strangers to the retail industry. The two first worked together in the late 1980s, when Dreibelbis was a representative for several retail brands on the east coast and Hanley was his sub-representative.

Today, Dreibelbis is the owner of Quiet Storm, a successful retail store with nearly a dozen locations in five states. Hanley, who spent years working with some of the nation’s top brands – including VonZipper, Billabong, Huk and Under Armour, to name a few – is now using his expertise to build the Pure Lure brand.

“We know the fishing market and clothing business,” Dreibelbis said, “and we are really excited to get it started.”

While Pure Lure operates from West Ocean City, apparel can be found in any of Dreibelbis’ stores, as well as M.R. Ducks.

“We will look to open between 30 and 50 specialty accounts for 2020 as well as some limited door distribution with possibly Bass Pro Shops and Dick’s Sporting Goods,” Hanley said.

Hanley said he also has plans to introduce women’s apparel next year.

Some products will be available by the Poor Girls Open later this month.

“We will always use best-in-class factories, and we are looking to do more product in the USA as we grow the brand,” he said. “One of the things I don’t want to do is grow too fast … We are going to make great product, tell a really good story and back it up with the best customer service that we can.”

Hanley said all Pure Lure apparel found in stores can also be found on the brand’s website, www.purelurefishing.com.

The owners of Pure Lure, a sponsor of this year’s White Marlin Open, have also collaborated with tournament organizers to offer limited-edition Pure Lure/White Marlin Open apparel at www.wmoapparel.com.

“To do these collaborative efforts and drive business to them as well is outstanding,” Hanley said.

He and Dreibelbis encouraged everyone to support local business and try the Pure Lure brand.

“We are excited about our new brand,” Dreibelbis said. “Come check us out.”

For more information, visit www.purelurefishing.com, or the brand’s Facebook page and Instagram account.

“We want to be an authentic brand to this community,” Hanley said.

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BERLIN – The 11th Annual Berlin Peach Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. Admission is free. Rain date for the festival will be Sunday, Aug. 4.

Mayor Gee Williams will officially open the festival. The Boy Scouts from Troop 261 will present the colors.

All afternoon, attendees will be able to stroll among the displays, demonstrations, and sales and information tables. There will be juicy peaches for sale from a variety of Mid-Atlantic growers and many food vendors serv-

ing up delicious local specialties.

Children can try their hands at juggling with Cascading Carlos (Mir), have their faces painted, participate in a cupcake walk, put on temporary peach tattoos and play other traditional kids’ games. The day’s entertainment will feature locals favorite the George and Pat Bilenki Duo, in addition to juggling feats by Mir. As in the past, there will be a piebaking contest, three pie-eating contests and a container of peach pits to guess, with prizes for all the winners.

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All afternoon, the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will be open for tours of the historic 1832 house, as well as of the upstairs exhibition “Images of the Past.”

The Museum also will have a sales and membership information booth.

The 11th Annual Peach Festival is sponsored by the Berlin Heritage Foundation. Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endow-

ment for the Arts.

The Berlin Heritage Foundation also thanks its generous local supporters: The Humphreys Foundation; The Harrison Group Resort Hotels and Harrison Orchards; Taylor Bank; Paul and Patricia Dufendach; The Esham Family Ltd. Partnership; Joseph and Susan Moore; The Joan W. Jenkins Foundation; The Quillin Foundation; Reese Cropper III; Richard and Cheryl Holland; Jennifer A. Lynch; Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP; and the many additional organizations and individuals working to make the day a success.

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Summer Theatre Program participants are pictured on stage during a recent session.

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BY REBECCA EVANS

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BERLIN – For three weeks in July, the Summer Theatre Program at Stephen Decatur High School took on 65 students, ranging from rising third graders to rising eighth graders, to teach them the fundamentals of acting and production.

Even at the height of summer vacation, Stephen Decatur High School was peppered with small cohorts of students running lines, hashing out scenes and handling cameras.

In the chorus room, a circle of third and fourth grade students, buzzing with

energy, displayed their newly honed improvisation skills with scene practice.

During the three, one-week sessions of the Summer Theatre Program, students studied improvisation, script writing, editing and acting as well as the works of Greek playwrights and William Shakespeare.

“They’re entrusting us with a lot more intense material,” camp participant Abbi Weeks said.

Weeks, a rising eighth grader at Stephen Decatur Middle School (SDMS), has attended the summer program at the high school for three years. Classmate Olivia Mazza has attended the program the last four years.

Though this is the final year in the program for Weeks and Mazza, both plan to continue with the drama programs in middle and high school and volunteer with the Summer Theatre Program as high school students.

“I feel like this camp is my safe place,” Mazza said.

“I’m going to miss the teachers, hands down,” Weeks said. “They’ve, like, raised me. This is my second home.”

The Summer Theatre Program is run by the high school drama teacher Brandon Cater; Megan Cater, a special education teacher at SDMS; Brenna Comeaux, the drama and chorus teacher at SDMS; and Sarah Wofford, a special education teacher at the high school.

Weeks and Mazza both view theatre as an outlet for expression. Both girls have participated in Ocean Pines Children’s Theatre, the Red Doors Community Center and school productions.

The Shakespeare class was Weeks’ favorite. This year the students ran scenes from “Hamlet.”

“The shows are much more mature,” Weeks said.

Not every student, however, wants to be on stage. Charlotte Haskell, a sixth grader in her third year with the program, preferred handling the camera to being in front of it.

During the first session, Haskell co-wrote the script for a short film “The Magic Pencil” with fellow program participants Ellie Zollinger and Ruby Manos.

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FROM PAGE 58 edited their short films.

The students’ short films were part of the last session’s “informance,” or informal performance, to which the parents were invited to see what their children had learned that week.

Though the Summer Theatre Program has been a mainstay of the SDHS drama program, it has undergone major structural changes since Cater became high school drama teacher.

Before starting as the drama teacher at SDHS in 2015, Brandon and Megan Cater taught at Imagination Stage, a theatre arts organization in Bethesda.

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The focus on process and soft-skills that the Caters learned at Imagination Stage has become a core principle of the Summer Theatre Program.

The program is no longer audition based and no longer culminates in a single performance.

“This is something that is open to everybody,” Cater said. To Cater, it is important that students have the opportunity to learn communication, acceptance and teamwork through the theatre arts.

Inclusivity, said the Caters, is a priority of the program. Fifteen percent of students in the program received either a full or partial scholarship in order

to attend the program. The funds for the scholarships come from local businesses and foundations.

Since beginning in 2015 with 25 students, the Caters have seen the program expand every year.

Wofford, the former camp manager, joined as a teacher this year in response to the growing number of students participating in the program.

In addition to the four teachers and four high school volunteers, the Caters brought on recent graduates Sarah Bianca and Marissa Wheaton as interns.

Together Bianca and Wheaton developed three new classes beyond just act-

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ing for the seventh and eighth grade students -- stage makeup, sound design and choreography and creating a villain.

“The Caters have given us a lot of flexibility,” Wheaton said. With that trust to design their own classes, Wheaton and Bianca broadened the focus on their classes beyond just acting.

“At this age, it’s really important kids are getting arts education,” Megan Cater said. “We think summer camp should be about fun and not about stress.”

“They want to be in a creative space where they can’t make a wrong choice as long as they’re engaged,” Brandon Cater said.

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The recognition is the second award that Rivera has received in a year. In December 2018, she accepted the 2018 Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year Award from the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce.

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Long-Time Resident On Serious Search For Kidney Donor

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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BERLIN – A Berlin resident is searching for a living kidney donor to save his life.

In December of 2017, Berlin resident Nick Morris learned he would eventually need a new kidney.

“This problem was initially caused by an enlarged prostate, which created a blockage and backup into the kidneys,” he said. “If you do that over an extended period of time, it damages your kidneys.”

In spite of the diagnosis, Morris said his condition has remained stable. But he said it is only a matter of time before he would need a kidney transplant.

“I don’t need dialysis right now so one big goal is to get a transplant before dialysis is necessary,” he said.

Morris said he has started to notice

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the toll his kidney disease has had on his energy levels.

Earlier this year, he began the evaluation process to be put on the national waiting list for a deceased donor.

That process, however, came with an unexpected setback.

“I was a good candidate but basically what it boiled down to for me was I was too old …,” the 73-year-old said.

“I have no other health issues.”

Debora Evans, one of the pretransplant coordinators for kidney and pancreas at the University of Maryland Medical Center at Easton, said recipients wait an average of six years for a kidney. With an identified living donor, the wait is reduced to months.

“In the state of Maryland, we have well over 1,000 people on the University of Maryland’s transplant waiting list for kidneys …,” she said. “Not only is

time an advantage to having a living donor, but it’s also a better-quality kidney and the kidney tends to last longer.

Less rejection and better quality.”

Evans said living donors must go through a stringent process to determine if they are eligible to donate a kidney.

“If all looks good, then we start the process,” she said. “At any point they could be ruled out based on their medical results.

We are careful with the donors and our selection to make sure we NICK MORRIS do no harm to them.”

Because most humans have two kidneys, it is one of the few organs that can be transplanted from a living donor. While a living donor may be incompatible with the recipient, Evans

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said the two can participate in a paired kidney exchange.

“We have the ability to do a paired kidney exchange so that donor A can give to recipient B and donor B can give to recipient A,” she said. “That way, everyone can donate and transplant, but just not to the person that they originally intended.”

Morris said he has started a serious search for a living kidney donor. In recent weeks, he has posted flyers on the Boardwalk and in other public areas.

“I’ve already gotten a contact,” he said. “I was surprised. It was someone who formerly lived in Ocean City and has moved to Texas. She’s 67, so I don’t know how viable the option is.

With a donor, the younger the better.”

Evans said the transplant process has made significant advancements over the years. In addition to a better understanding of the body’s immune system, she noted the transplant technique has greatly improved for living donors.

“We can now remove the kidney laparoscopically,” she said. “It used to be a 12-inch incision, removing a rib, being in the hospital for five days and being out of commission for three months, very painful for the donor. Now, they are in and out of the hospital in two days and back to work within two or three weeks and their incision is literally inside the navel with three little port marks on the abdomen.”

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Wicomico Nominates New District 2 Council Nominee

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

SALISBURY – Officials this week selected District 2 resident Nicole Acle to fill a vacant seat on the Wicomico County Council.

On Monday, the Wicomico County Council held a special meeting to appoint a nominee to fill the District 2

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seat vacated by Marc Kilmer. Among the candidates for District 2 were Nicole Acle, Julie Brewington, Joseph Collins and Mark McIver.

Councilman Larry Dodd made a motion to appoint Collins to the vacant seat, which was seconded by Councilman Joe Holloway.

“Many of the conversations I’ve had were in support of Mr. Collins,” Dodd

… Transplant Best Hope For Morris

Morris added that there is no cost to the living donor.

“All of the medical expenses are paid for,” he said, “and I would handle all the additional expenses, like if someone had to travel from a distance and needed lodging.”

Morris said he has started sharing his story with the community he has called home since 1975. In doing so, he said he has found many residents who were once in the same position.

“The more I talk to people, I’m surprised by the number of people, even prominent local people, who have had transplants,” he said. “I just didn’t realize it.”

In addition to being a former educator, Morris is also a former lifeguard with the Ocean City Beach Patrol, Assateague Island National Seashore and the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. He was also a

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said. “I think he would be a good nominee.”

The nomination, however, failed with Council President John Cannon and Councilmen Josh Hastings, Bill McCain and Ernie Davis opposed.

A motion was then made to appoint Acle to the council, which was approved unanimously.

Acle, a Wicomico County business owner, said her top priorities as a councilwoman include education, economic growth, and finding solutions to septic and stormwater issues plaguing District 2 residents.

She added her appointment will bring “diversity in representation,” as she will be the only woman on the council.

“I’m very excited,” she said, “and I look forward to running in the next election and serving my constituents.”

Acle will serve as a District 2 repre-

sentative on the council until 2020, when a special election will be held to elect a representative to serve through 2022.

In closing remarks at Monday’s meeting, Dodd commented on the difficult process of selecting a candidate.

“It was a really tough decision to make,” he said. “I think it would be better off if we had an election and had the district make their decision instead of six council members.”

Two months ago, the Wicomico County Republican Central Committee sought Republicans residing in District 2 who were interested in being nominated for appointment. After reviewing more than 20 candidates for the position, the committee in June recommended Acle, Brewington, Collins and Austin Whitehead to fill the seat.

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Berlin is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the filming of Runaway Bride!

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Free Guided Walking Tours Every Monday in August!

See & hear about the locations where the movie was filmed!

Meet at the Berlin Welcome Center at 4pm. Tours last 45 minutes.

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BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Association and Matt Ortt Companies have agreed to preliminary terms of a multiyear contract extension to continue to manage the association’s Yacht Club and Beach Club.

The Matt Ortt Companies originally signed an agreement to manage both facilities last year. Since then, each restaurant has experienced a significant financial turnaround and earned rave reviews for improved food quality and service.

Under the leadership of Matt Ortt, Ralph DeAngelus and Executive Chef Stuart Diepold, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club has set new sales standards several times this season, including a record-breaking Memorial Day Weekend.

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.

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$15/Week For Minimum Of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available)

HELP WANTED AUTO MECHANIC:Flexible hours.

PT, Day or night. Work on our fleet at Taxi Taxi shop. Call George today! 301-943-3065 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DENTAL HYGIENIST: A FT X-ray & CPR certified dental hygienist for Ocean Pines dental office with a family atmosphere.Resume to dentistryinthepines@gmail.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MAINTENANCE/HANDYMAN: Large Association is looking for a FT person to join the on-site staff.Competitive Salary & Benefits. Resumes can be faxed (410)723-0676 or emailed to: dwilson@legumnorman.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––– CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN: Must have knowledge and a valid Driver’s Lic. Call 443-4930966.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OPERATORS: Best Answer now hiring 2 Operators. PT, Am/PM & wknds. Computer skills a must.

Retired seniors welcome. Must have trans. Call for app. 410-5202000.

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Work on the Beach!

BEACH STAND OPERATORS needed.

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

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

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

CLEANERS: Cleaners needed for wknds. Must be reliable, have own trans. and cell phone. Great pay!

443-880-0525.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CLEANERS: Male or female. or condos, and lobbies. Must drive, be on time and reliable. Contact Jackie 410-422-4826 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WEST OC DENTAL OFFICE:Join our successful practice as a Dental Assistant PT/FT, M-F, no evenings or weekends. Great Benefit Pkg. Fax resume to 410-213-2955 or email: contact@atlanticdental.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SOUTHSIDE GRILL WOC: Hiring Line Cooks, Kitchen Help, Dishwashers. YR, FT or PT. Ambitious, willing to work individuals only. Pay neg. based on performance. 9923 Stephen Decatur Hy. 410-2131572.

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

August 2, 2019

OVERNIGHT LAUNDRY ATTENDANT NEEDED Please send resume to: bhodges@boardwalkhotels.com or come in person to: Days Inn, 23rd St. & Boardwalk $1000 SIGNING BONUS FOR PLUMBERS with POSEIDON PLUMBING HOME SERVICES! We offer paid training, vacation and personal days. We also offer a quality benefits package incl. health, dental, vision and life ins. Wage is BOE from $18-$30. Based in the Berlin/Ocean City area.

What we require: -Min. 4 years experience -Valid Driver's License -Reliable form of contact -Background Check.

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

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

We can be reached at 410-251-1096.

POSEIDON PLUMBING & HOME SERVICES

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

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

INDIA N RIVER MA RINA NO W H IRING!

•DOMESTIC/GROUNDS

For additional information, please contact the Marina office at 302.227.3071 AA/EOE

Hourly + Tips Call Lauren 443-614-5020

LOOKING EVERYWHERE The Dispatch classified pages can point you in the right direction.

Ruth's Chris Berlin, Maryland Now Hiring HOST/HOSTESS SERVERS SERVER ASSISTANTS Great work environment, great benefits and room to grow at an award winning Steak House Located at the Glen Riddle Golf Course Community West Ocean City 410-213-9444

Come Join Our WinningTeam!

Now accepting applications for the following positions: OVERNIGHT FRONT DESK MAINTENANCE PAINTER LINE COOK ROOM ATTENDANTS Llooking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk.

We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS & MANAGERS IICRC certifications a plus

DECK COATING APPLICATORS INTERIOR REMODELING PROFESSIONALS LEAD CARPENTER/FRAMERS Please apply in person 12905 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City MD or online at https://oceantowerconstruction.com/careers/ call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours

AUTOMOTIVE Full Service and Tire Center is now hiring for:

• Entry Level Technicians • Master Techs Must have valid driver's license.

Great Benefits and EXCELLENT PAY Locations in the Ocean City, Bethany & Rehoboth Areas!

Call- 443-497-0465

Work With the Best Ocean City has to Offer ...

We Invite You to be a Part of our Family!

Year Round - Full/Part Time ~BANQUET SERVERS ~SERVERS ~BARTENDER ~HOSTESS/HOST ~BUSSER ~DISHWASHER ~LINE COOKS ~GRILL COOKS ~MAINTENANCE MECHANIC ~SECURITY GUARD ~HOUSEKEEPING HOUSESTAFF ~HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR ~WASHROOM ATTENDANT ~ROOM ATTENDANT

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Year round position available. Seeking honest/dependable person with general construction, plumbing and electrical experience. CPO Certification is a plus. Duties may include overseeing and coordination of staff.

Benefits, 401k & Vacation.

Send Resume- Hiring@ocrooms.com Call for in person interview - 410-213-9556

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The Dispatch classified pages can point youin the right direction.

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

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

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$15/Week For Minimum Of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available)

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TOP PAY PLUS TIPS. MEAL PLAN & UNIFORM. Apply in person. Interviews Tues, Thurs & Sat at 11am.

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•BOATYARD •FUEL DOCK/DOCK HAND

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YARD SALES

BUFFY’S CLEANING SERVICES We specialize in homes & offices.

Berlin and Delaware. 908-2669112. carlabuffy@hotmail.com.

Guaranteed to make you smile!

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

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

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Annual Montego Bay Yard Sale: Sat. 8/3. 8am-1pm. Montego Bay 130th St. Ocean City, MD. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

YARD SALE Sat 8/3, 6:30am-11:30am Tools, clothes, toys, antique cane chairs, garden tools, beach chairs, Pampered Chef, American Girl and much more!

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Higgins Crab House now taking applications: •EXP. LIQUOR STORE ATTENDANT Please Apply in person Fri-Sun, 10am-7pm 128th St., Ocean City

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For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

RENTALS DOWNTOWN OC: YR,1BR, Furn. $600/mo+elec. No smoking- pets.

Must have steady YR job and/or good income. Suitable for one person. Text full name 303-819-3545 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YR RENTAL: High Point North. Direct OF. Lrg 1BR, 1BA. Beautiful view of ocean & bay. Convenient Location, $1,000 per mo. + util.’s. & sec. dep, 717-938-5986. Must be credit worthy.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEASONAL RENTALS: Sleeps 4.

West Ocean City, MD. Call 410213-2658 for more details.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WEEKLY RENTAL:4BR, 2 1/2BA. Fully furnished. W/D, Pool, Tennis court. Quiet community. 7 miles from the beach. $2,500 per wk.

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

BUSY RETAIL FURNITURE STORE Now accepting applications:

Now hiring, Year Round

SERVERS

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ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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

Plenty of Parking. 443-497-4200.

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410-213-2520

FOR SALE: THOUROUGHLY UPDATED! 3BR, 2BA. home in Bishopville.Step in shower, Lrg. LR, lead free, no city taxes!. $249,000. Call Howard Martin Realty. 410-352-5555.

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•YARD MAINTENANCE •PAINTING •POWER WASHING 410-251-3425 410-202-2545

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Apply in Person or Online www.smittymcgees.com 302-436-4716

Call or text Alex 410-726-2158.

Rt 50 in West OC

FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2BR, 2BA Condo. Oceanblock. Many updates! 301-633-0474.

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“Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

OVERNIGHT PREP MGR. KITCHEN STAFF

Please apply to: Steve Travers

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES Farmers Bank of Willards has a full-time Mortgage Loan Porcessor position available. Looking for professional and detail oriented individuals with prior real estate loan processing experience.

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

For additional information, please contact the Marina office at 302.227.3071 AA/EOE

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(FT/PM 6PM-3AM)

•DRIVERS (AM/PM)

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 pre-

sented 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 OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17895

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Legal Notices

Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch. Deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at 3pm.

For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

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.

One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 7-19, 7-26, 8-02

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RAYMOND D. COATES JR, ESQ COATES,COATES, & COATES, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17935

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 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

To all persons interested in the estate of LEROY WILSON FISHER JR, ESTATE NO. 17935. Notice is given that ASHLEY NICOLE PHILLIPS, 7 ST. MARTINS LANE, BERLIN, MD 21811 , was on JULY 18, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LEROY WILSON FISHER JR, who died on JULY 15, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18TH day of 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 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 26, 2019 ASHLEY NICOLE PHILLIPS 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 7-26, 8-02, 8-09

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17933 To all persons interested in the estate of HATTIE NAOMI HAMILTON, AKA: HATTIE GAINES HAMILTON, ESTATE NO. 17933. Notice is given that EMMA G. BRIDDELL, 524 FLOWER STREET, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on JULY 18, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of HATTIE NAOMI HAMILTON, who died on MARCH 14, 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 18TH 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 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 26, 2019 EMMA G. BRIDDELL 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 7-26, 8-02, 8-09

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MICHAEL B MATHERS ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & LESLIE, LLP POBOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17812 To all persons interested in the estate of DAWN CARLSON, ESTATE NO. 17812.

Notice is given that LAUREN CARLSON, 10 WESTMINSTER DRIVE, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on JULY 19, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DAWN CARLSON, 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 19TH 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 of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died be-

August 2, 2019 fore 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 26, 2019 LAUREN CARLSON 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 7-26, 8-02, 8-09

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MICHAEL B MATHERS ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & LESLIE, LLP PO BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17896 To all persons interested in the estate of MARY DOELLGAST, ESTATE NO. 17896.

Notice is given that MARY BRIDGET KLINKENBERG, 439 NE 11TH STREET, WASHINGTON, DC 20002, was on JULY 19, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MARY DOELLGAST, who died on JUNE 12, 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 19TH 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 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 26, 2019 MARY BRIDGET KLINKENBERG 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 7-26, 8-02, 8-09

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17929 To all persons interested in the estate of IRIS G. PETERS, ESTATE NO. 17929.

Notice is given that JOHN DAVID PETERS, 6551 TYSON PLACE, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075, was on JULY 15, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of IRIS G. PETERS, who died on JUNE 26, 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 15TH 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 of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died be-

August 2, 2019 fore 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 26, 2019 JOHN DAVID PETERS 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 7-26, 8-02, 8-09

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WILLIAM E. ESHAM III ESQ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, STE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17938 To all persons interested in the estate of LYDIA MASTRANGELO, AKA: VIRGINIA LYDIA MASTRANGELO, ESTATE NO. 17938. Notice is given that, CARLA CANAKIS, 10542 EGRET COURT, BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813, was on JULY 23, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LYDIA MASTRANGELO, who died on APRIL 24, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23RD day of 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 follow-

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch ing dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication JULY 26, 2019 CARLA CANAKIS 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 7-26, 8-02, 8-09

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17693 To all persons interested in the estate of THOMAS R. WARDEN, ESTATE NO. 17693. Notice is given that, MARGARET A. PARADIS, 19208 TURKEY ROAD, ROCKVILLE, VA 23146, was on JULY 26, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of THOMAS R. WARDEN, who died on NOVEMBER 20, 2018, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 26TH 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

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 AUGUST 02, 2019 MARGARET A. PARADIS 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 8-02, 8-09, 8-16

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17934 To all persons interested in the estate of JAMES BROOKS BOUNDS, ESTATE NO. 17934. Notice is given that, JAMES R. BERGEY, JR., 8938 WORCESTER HIGHWAY, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on JULY 25, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JAMES BROOKS BOUNDS, who died on JUNE 20, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 25TH 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 of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine

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deadline to fine an objection.

(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 AUGUST 02, 2019

TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 8-02

SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County Room 104 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 8-02

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication AUGUST 02, 2019

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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17833

JAMES R. BERGEY, JR. Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 8-02, 8-09, 8-16

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-FM-19-000339 IN THE MATTER OF JUSTIN SCANLON, JR. FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO JUSTIN MARCHIS ARSENE

BY AND THROUGH HIS MOTHER SIMINA FLORINA MARCHIS ARSENE NOTICE (MINOR) (DOM REL 65) The above petitioner has field a petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change the name of a minor child from JUSTIN SCANLON, JR. to JUSTIN MARCHIS ARSENE. The petitioner is seeking this name change for the child for following reasons: HIS CURRENT NAME IS THE SAME WITH HIS BIOLOGICAL FATHER’S NAME, WHO HAS MULTIPLE COURT CHARGES AND OTHER ISSUES. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 9th day of SEPTEMBER, 2019. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321.

Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought.

A copy of this notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the

To all persons interested in the estate of EDWARD T. DREW. Notice is given that, LEONARD DREW, 9202 PEERLESS ROAD, BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813, was on APRIL 30, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of: EDWARD T. DREW, who died on MARCH 20, 2019 with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment 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 AUGUST 02, 2019 LEONARD DREW Personal Representative True Test Copy

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ESTATE NO. 17576 To all persons interested in the estate of C. STEPHANIE KOVAL. Notice is given that, HARRY E. OTTEY, JR, 236 BEACHWOOD RD, PASADENA, MD 21122, was on MAY 02, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of: C. STEPHANIE KOVAL, who died on SEPTEMBER 17, 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 AUGUST 02, 2019 HARRY E. OTTEY, JR. Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 8-02

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Easy Company A Key Regiment In War’s Turning Point

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History Revisited

BY DR. JOSEPH F. PALMISANO

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BERLIN – Easy company, 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, was one of the best-known units of the United States Army in World War II. It was an experimental airborne infantry regiment created in 1942 at Camp Toccoa, Ga. The crews were to be dropped behind enemy lines, regroup, then carry out assigned missions, usually capturing vital crossroads, bridges, or destroying enemy gun emplacements. It was a completely volunteer outfit. Most of the members were highly patriotic, depression-hardened men who were willing to accept the rigorous training and dangerous assignments in return for their "Parachute Wings" and belonging to the most elite fighting force in the United States Army.

The first assignment was to be dropped behind the beaches, hours before "Operation Overlord," the DDay invasion of Europe on June 6, 1944.

They knocked out several German gun emplacements that were ready to wipe out the invading troops. Then, after heavy fighting, they secured the town of Carentan, which was vital to the success of the invasion because it would link Omaha and DR. JOSEPH F. Utah beaches together PALMISANO and provide a corridor for the rapid deployment of as much men and materiel as possible.

After a brief rest, they were assigned to support the British Forces in the ill-fated "Market Garden" operation as told in "A Bridge Too Far" by Cornelius Ryan. Easy Company performed admirably, routing two WaffenSS companies who were the elite of the German army.

Due to almost constant combat and severe losses, they were ordered to a safe area for rest and replacement.

That didn't last long. In early December, the Germans initiated their surprise at-

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Eisenhower was in a difficult situation. He didn't have sufficient troops to stop the onslaught, so he ordered Easy Company back into combat to help hold the vital town and crossroads of Bastogne. They didn't even have time to be issued winter uniforms or much-needed rations and ammunition. They were soon encircled by the Germans. They fought valiantly in bitter cold and held up the German advance, piling up German bodies in front of their guns.

By then General McAuliffe had given his famous answer "Nuts" when the Germans asked for the surrender of Bastogne. It looked like they would be annihilated when the weather suddenly cleared, and the Air Force dropped supplies. At the same time, they were rescued when Patton's

army, coming from the south, joined their meager forces. The German offensive was blunted, and soon the Allies returned to the offensive. Easy Company remained in combat as the Americans marched across Germany.

There were 140 men in the original Easy Company. At war’s end, there were 360 due to transfers and replacements. Forty-nine were killed in action and many more suffered permanent disabilities. Their story has been immortalized by historian Steven Ambrose in his book, "Band of Brothers" which was also made into a miniseries on television.

I also recommend "We Who Are Alive and Remain," which is a compilation of memories of surviving members of Easy Company.

(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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OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) will hold pre-employment physical skills evaluations on Saturday, Aug. 3, Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 17 to fill openings in the 2020 employment roster.

The pre-employment evaluation is being held in Ocean City in the area of Dorchester Street and the beach.

There are no pre-certification requirements and experience in ocean rescue is not necessary to apply.

Registration for the test begins at 9 a.m. on Dorchester Street and the Boardwalk. After orientation, applicants should prepare for a full day of testing beginning shortly after registration. Candidates will swim 400m, run 300m, perform simulated swimming rescues, and demonstrate the capacity to run fast in timed sprint races.

Water-related activities take place in the Atlantic Ocean with all running activities on the beach.

Although pre-registration is not required, candidates are strongly encouraged to pre-register for the test by visiting www.ococean.com/ocbp. The

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accompanied by a legal guardian during the entire testing process.

Following the physical skills evaluation, those meeting qualifying standards are eligible for appointment to the Beach Patrol’s Surf Rescue Academy, which is being conducted in Ocean City beginning on May 17, 2020 or June 14

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The Surf Rescue Academy is eight days long and provides all training and certifications required to be a Surf Rescue Technician while earning $13.83 per hour, with an increase to $15.25 after a three week probation period (2020 pay rates).

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with Scott Lenox

This gigantic 74-pound mahi was caught by angler Jeff Wright while fishing on the Layin’ Lines out of Sunset Marina and is the new Maryland State Record.

Captain Josh Wentling of the Instigator put this couple on an awesome day of offshore trolling that included a white marlin release, several gaffer mahi and a 42-pound bull mahi.

Captain Jason Mumford of Lucky Break Charters had a nice day with this couple when he put them over four keep flounder and several throwbacks.

The crew of the Pumpin’ Hard with Captain Mike Burt were the big winners in the HUK Big Fish Classic last weekend. The 455-pound blue marlin was a tournament record and worth over $199,000.

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Mylasia Watkins caught this 4.5pound flounder while fishing the bass grounds on the Judith M with Captain John Bunting at the helm.

There have been a lot of cobia caught off Ocean City recently and Captain Chase Eberle of Chasin’ Tides Charters found a legal fish of over 40 inches for this lucky angler.

This lucky angler caught a 4-pound sea bass while fishing with Captain Chris Mizurak aboard the Angler out of the Talbot Street Pier.

Captain John Prather of Ocean City Guide Service fished tough conditions early last week to find these young anglers two keeper flounder and a nice bluefish.

Hello everybody, the Super Bowl of fishing tournaments is in town next week with the White Marlin Open and I expect it to be a reel doozie. The economy is looking up, most every other fishing tournament this summer has seen record payouts and you may have heard that Michael Jordan will be fishing this year’s event. Throw those three things into the equation and I think we’re going to see an incredible week.

If this past weekend’s fishing is any sign of what’s to come for the White Marlin Open, participants and spectators are in for a “reel” treat. The HUK Big Fish Classic saw a record number of boats with 72, a record purse of over $500,000 and a new tournament record fish in a 455-pound blue marlin. The big winners of the Big Fish Classic were the crew of Fish in OC charter partner Pumpin’ Hard with Captain Mike Burt, mate David Burt and angler Dan Burt. The “Burt Boys” had a terrific weekend of fishing culminated with a 455-pound blue marlin weighed on Saturday that would be a new tournament record. The big blue held on through Sunday and the crew got a check for over $199,000. Congratulations to Pumpin’ Hard, all of the other crews and to tournament directors Brian Roberts, Sean Welsh and the Lewis family.

On Sunday of the Big Fish Classic, I got a text from Brian Tinkler of Sunset Marina asking if I knew of a local IGFA rep and I knew right away something big

had been caught. The IGFA regulates sport fishing with a set of rules and also recognizes record catches. He was looking to verify a 74-pound mahi that had been caught that is a new Maryland record. The crew of the Layin’ Lines with angler Jeff Wright caught the huge mahi while trolling offshore and once verified will take the honor of having landed the largest mahi ever in Maryland waters, Congratulations to the crew of Layin Lines on their amazing catch.

Sea bass fishing in the ocean continued to frustrate party boat captains last week as their screens showed bass stacked up that wouldn’t bite a hook.

There were some fish caught and more and more flounder showed up so plenty of fish went home in coolers. The party boat fleet will switch to full on flounder fishing as soon as there are enough on local wrecks, but until then it’s squid and clams and trying to get a sea bass to bite.

Flounder fishing in the back bays was good again last week, but there were a few days of slower fishing thanks to some wind and rain that moved through the area. Good numbers of flounder were, and still are being caught around the Route 50 Bridge and behind Assateague Island, but it has become very much tide dependent because the cleanest water is on the top of the high tide. If you want to catch a keeper over 16 ½ inches use Gulp, minnows, spot, mullet

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Team Pure Lure with Brendan Hanley had an insane HUK Big Fish Classic aboard the Whiskey Kilo with Captain Jo Jo Jaichomowski catching a swordfish, 10 white marlin and a pile of yellowfin tuna.

or bunker and fish two hours before and two hours after high tide on the clean water. There are plenty of fish around and there are some bigger fish moving into the bay all the time.

We have seen a good number of cobia being caught and they are definitely a welcome sight to inshore anglers. The best way to be successful while cobia

fishing is to sight them so an elevated position like a tuna tower can be a real advantage. Once sighted the fish will fall for live bait or bucktails and you can sometimes get them to strike by throwing a bait directly at the head which in turn causes a reaction bite. Cobia are strong fighters and delicious table fare so they are popular with some of the inshore fleet. Get in touch with one of our Fish in OC inshore charter partners if you’d like to try one.

The 46th Annual White Marlin Open starts Monday, Aug. 5 and runs through Friday, Aug. 9 with scales action every

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The gang of the Primary Search with Captain Austin Ensor had a great trip during the HUK Big Fish Classic when they released 10 white marlin and caught the winning wahoo of 49 pounds.

night at Harbor Island on 14th Street in Ocean City from 4 until 9 p.m. Harbour Island is a fantastic place to watch the live weigh ins with the Reel Inn Dockside Bar and Grill just steps away. There is an almost carnival like atmosphere with food, drinks, vendors and of course the big LED screens that Hooked on OC has set up for all of the action. You can also watch the live broadcast every night at www.whitemarlinopen.com every day starting at around 3:15 p.m. We’ll be giving away some great prizes for viewers and some say it’s better than watching in

person. I’ll be there every night and I’ll bring you leaderboard updates and photos in the Daily Angle every night. Check it out at www.fishinoc.com. I’m going to be super busy for the next several weeks, but I’m never too busy to bring you up to date fishing reports and all the resources you need to Fish in OC. 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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Registration Open For 5th Float Event

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BERLIN – Assateague Coastal Trust's 5th Annual Float For The Coast will take place on Friday, Aug. 16.

Participants in this year’s “kayaktivist” event will launch from 48th Street Watersports and convene behind the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. This year's event will promote efforts working toward clean water, clean air and healthy communities. A post-paddle social gathering will take place at Fish Tales Bar & Grill on 22nd Street following the rally.

Float For The Coast’s goal is to bring community members together who recognize the importance of putting the environment and communities first, and it demonstrates the influence the coastal environment has on overall well-being.

If this will be your first Float For The Coast with ACT, participants are encouraged to craft their own hand made signs to bring to the event. The signs are utilized to raise awareness to personal “healthy community” causes.

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56 Years Later, Tram Going Strong

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OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Boardwalk Tram, now in its 56th season on the iconic Boardwalk, is better than ever.

From the original toy train pulling small cars on the boards in 1964 to the modern Jeeps and sleek coaches today, the trams have seen many changes through the years, but the experience of a leisurely ride on the Boardwalk remains the same. One can ride the trams from the end of the line stations at either end of the Boardwalk. The fare is $4 one-way cash or credit card. If boarding at the stations, tickets can be purchased from the ticket window and anywhere along the 2.38-mile route the fare can be purchased from the rear conductor.

Boarding is easy, just raise your hand.

Keep in mind though on busy days the tram may be full of happy customers, but another one will be along sooner than later. Most nights there are eight trams operating on the Boardwalk at any time and each has a seating capacity of up to 80 people.

Don’t forget that a punch pass is available for $26 for eight rides, which reduces the $4 fare to $3.25 per rider if you have a larger group or plan to come back to ride at a later time or date. The passes never expire. On weekdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., there is also an unlimited ride pass available for $8. The pass is not available during special events or holiday weekends in the summer.

One of the highlights of the tram ride is coming off the pier moving west to north where one can glance the entire width and length of the beautiful beach and if you pick the right time the setting sun provides an awesome sight. With the lights coming on the Boardwalk, the sounds of the rides and arcades, the smell of French fries and caramel popcorn, it just does not get any better than this.

Next up going north the tram offers great beach views as well as Boardwalk activities. The Caroline Street Comfort Station approaches followed by the curve around the firefighter’s memorial and then continue on down the tram lane to 4th Street where the tram lane becomes the center lane right down the middle of the famous boards. Moving further north on the Boardwalk one notices the increase of hotels and motels and still the beautiful beach and ocean (watch for dolphin sightings).

The trams run until midnight daily through Labor Day. Through the 56 years, the tram has become one of the “must do” attractions of your vacation.

And for the year-round residents, the tram is an annual event and also a “must do” up there with the French fries, popcorn, ice cream and seafood.

See you on the boards.

(The writer is the transit manager for the Town of Ocean City’s Department of Public Works.)

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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.

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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 in-

crease 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.

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.

Aug. 3: Children’s Clothing and Equipment Resale Fundraiser 8 a.m.-noon. Office of Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC, 616 William St., Berlin.

All-seasons children’s and infants’ clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture and toys. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Association. Cash or check only. Bring your own shopping bag.

Aug. 3: Annual Pine’eer Arts and Craft Festival 9 a.m.-3 p.m. White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Pkwy., Berlin. Corresponding Secretary Barb O’Connor, 410-7268062.

Aug. 3: Outdoor Flea Market 8 a.m.-Noon. Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Berlin. Over 35 vendors. Breakfast and baked items offered. 410-2077039 or bethany21811@gmail.com.

Aug. 4: Free Organ Concert 4-5 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter’s St., Salisbury. Music performed by church music director Daniel Cherrix. Selections range from Bach to William Lloyd Webber. Concert will be followed by a reception. Call 410-7425118 or visit stpeterschurch.net.

Aug. 7: Book Signing 5:30 p.m. Ocean City Marlin Club, West Ocean City. Author Dale Cathell

August 2, 2019 will be signing his fifth book “Pete the Greek: An Entrepreneurial Life.” The book details the life of world-class fisherman and businessman Pete Boinis, who will be in attendance.

Aug. 9: Chicken Salad Sandwich Carry-out 5-7 p.m. Bishopville VFD Station 1, 10709 Bishopville Rd., Bishopville. $8 delicious chicken salad sandwich with chips and drink. $6 by the pint. Baked goods table available. Call to arrange premade carry-outs. 619-922-9950.

Aug. 10: Kicks 4 Kids Family Fun Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Winterplace Park, Salisbury. Games, contests, food, prizes, live music and more! Silent auction of shoes designed and decorated by community members. Event benefits Coastal Kids Supportive Care Pediatric Program of Coastal Hospice. Follow at facebook.com/CostalHospice/Events.

Aug. 14: Deadline for Wicomico County Tourism Photo Contest Accepting entries until 5 p.m. Contest open to photographers 18+. First prize wins $500. The first-place photo will be included on the Wicomico County Tourism website, in an e-newsletter and in the 2020 Visitors and Relocation Guide. Photos must be taken within the past two years. Suggested topics include nature, culture and festivals. Contest rules and entry form can be found at www.wicomicotourism.org.

Aug. 17: Willards VFC Chicken BBQ 11 a.m. Rt. 346 & Main St., Willards. $10 for a half chicken, two sides, roll and can of soda. Benefit for Jimmy Parker. 410-430-1135.

Aug. 17: Steak Dinner 4-7 p.m. American Legion 123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin. $16 dinner includes 14oz. Porterhouse steak, baked potato, salad and dinner roll.

Public welcome. Pre-order required.

Call for tickets or pick up from the bartender at the legion. Don, 410-6005294. Ray, 410-215-9354.

Aug. 17: Festival on the Lawn 1-6 p.m. Frankford Community Park, Frankford. Free concert featuring several acts including the Zion Reggae Band, Committed to Serve and Ty Bolden. Music, food, games and book bag giveaways. Event presented by Center Stage Resources to bring awareness on mental health and human trafficking. For more information contact centerstagre@yahoo.com.

Aug. 17: Chicken, Dumplings Dinner 11 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. $10 dinners include chicken n dumplings, potato salad, candied yam, mac n cheese, string beans, rolls and corn bread. Dine-in or carry-out available. Drinks and desserts available.

Fundraiser for Calvary United Methodist Church.

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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

August 2, 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

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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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and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Kids’ menu. Pet-friendly oceanfront patio. Official Hooters merchandise and of course, the worldfamous Hooters Girls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kid-friendly menu. Great sunsets and cool drinks.

One block south of the Rte. 50 bridge.

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

PICKLES PUB 8th Street, Ocean City • 410-289-4891 It’s pub food with a twist and a special emphasis put on quality and large portions. The big juicy burgers and oven baked wedge sandwiches are locals’ favorites as are the pub wings (in a variety of styles) and tacos (choose from thai pulled pork, grilled chicken and blacked ahi avocado). There are numerous unique craft pizza options to choose from as well with the house favorite here being the blackened shrimp and arugula.

SEACRETS On The Bay At 49th Street 410-524-4900 • www.seacrets.com We are Jamaica USA! Serving our world famous jerk chicken, along with a full menu of appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, entrees, desserts and a children's menu. Enjoy happy hour drink prices everyday

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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General’s Kitchen

August 2, 2019

WITH BUNK MANN

Since 1965 ... The Original House Of Chipped Beef

Best Creamed Chipped Beef On The Beach!

House Specialty

The Original House Of Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast Or Biscuit With Hash Brown Potatoes Or Grits

WE MAKE THIS FROM SCRATCH! OUR OWN RECIPE!

Open 6:30 a.m. 7 Days a Week

66th st. & COastal hWy. • 410-723-0477 www.generalskitchenoc.com

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The Inlet Parking Lot began as a small strip parking area in the early 1950s. Enlarged several times over the years, it stretches today from the Pier building to the Inlet and provides space for more than 1,200 vehicles.

In addition to providing much needed parking for the south end of the Boardwalk, it also serves as the location for Springfest and Sunfest, a display area for both spring and fall Cruisin events and the lineup for the annual Maryland Firemen’s parade. It’s an important asset to Ocean City.

The lot was dedicated in July 1998 to former Mayor Hugh Thomas Cropper, Jr., who served as mayor from 1959 to 1970. Under his guidance, Ocean City rebuilt from the devastating March Storm of 1962 and later annexed land from 41st Street to the Delaware line.

Pictured, above from left, are then-Mayor Jim Mathias, former Mayor and County Commissioner Fish Powell, Cropper and former City Councilman and County Commissioner Granville Trimper.

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

Photo courtesy the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum

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Upscale oceanfront living at its finest!

Location! Stunning 3BR/2BA end Absolutely stunning, like new, Brand new custom home on partially Immaculate lakefront townhome in Ideal location, private 4-unit building condo offering fabulous water views 3BR/3.5BA condo. Expansive bay wooded, premium lot. Open floor popular community. This 2BR/2BA on low-density beach. Breathtaking and ocean views! Popular floor plan and first floor convenience. Enjoy plan with main level 3BR/2BA, study, features laminate flooring, beautiful ocean views from living areas and sunsets from private rear deck with 1900+sf of living space. attached 2 car garage. Upgraded wood cabinetry, plenty of storage master. 3BR/3BA. Tasteful coastal (newly installed composite deck Spacious master suite, two junior kitchen opens to gorgeous, light-filled throughout. Enjoy serene water decor with unparalleled finishes and boards with vinyl rails). Walk right out suites, two private balconies. great room. Luxury waterproof views and active wildlife from the craftsmanship. Meticulously to 55’ boat slip with easy access to Bayfront outdoor pool, indoor pool, planking in baths. Situated on .65 spacious screened porch. Complete maintained and improved. open bay. Feels like a single family elevator, two parking spaces, acre lot in newer community with with wood burning fireplace.

30’ oceanfront balcony. Private home with many improvements secured lobby, beautiful grounds outdoor pool, low HOA fees, all Conveniently located near outdoor elevator lobby, separate owner inside and out. Sold fully furnished with outdoor grill area. Close to within 20 miles to DE beaches. pool and tennis with just a short storage, assigned parking spaces. with lovely, new coastal decor. restaurants, retail, and just 1 block Completely turn-key.

2 mile drive to the beach! $890,000 $439,900 to beach. $484,900 $309,900 $179,900

Mallard Lakes #334 Selbyville, DE

Best value in neighborhood! Open floor plan 2BR/2BA townhome overlooks lake and wildlife from within living area and large screened porch! Outdoor shower and storage shed too! Amenity rich community includes outdoor pools, tennis, playgrounds, basketball courts, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, shuffleboard, picnic area, clubhouse!

Just off Route 54. $179,900

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Antigua #205 Ocean City, MD

Ocean Place #207 Ocean City, MD

54 W Church Street Selbyville, MD

63 Teal Circle Ocean Pines, MD

Lot 3A 9801 Whaleysville Road 10285 Broken Sound Blvd.

Ocean City, MD Whiton Crossing Road Bishopville, MD Snow Hill, MD

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