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Beautiful September: The start and end to the days this week were marvelous as seen above on Wednesday morning on Assateague and below on Monday evening in downtown Ocean City.
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Ocean Pines Association President Doug Parks, pictured with General Manager John Viola, signs a contract opening the community to Comcast for phone, television and internet service. Submitted Photo
OCEAN PINES – For the first time in the history of Ocean Pines, more than one cable service will be available to residents. On Tuesday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors approved a 10-year agreement with Comcast. The agreement means Mediacom will no longer be the only service provider in Ocean Pines. “Anytime you can provide competition for similar products both sides of the competition have to do a better job,” said Tom Terry, a former board member who helped finalize the contract. “They have to be innovative. When you have a contract, which was Mediacom only for years,
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no one could come in and compete. We opened the doors for competition a couple years ago. Comcast is the first to take advantage of it at this point. That doesn’t mean there can’t be a third or a fourth.” The board held a special meeting Tuesday evening to approve the contract, which has been in the works for some time. Doug Parks, OPA president, thanked Terry and OPA attorney Jeremy Tucker for their work in developing the agreement. “It was a good effort,” Parks said. “It worked out well.” The agreement, which is effective immediately, requires Comcast to construct a service provider system within five years. Comcast will also install up to 25 video outlets for Ocean Pines buildings and will provide free, public WiFi at certain common areas within the Pines at no cost to the association. OPA will receive a 1.6% “right of access” fee based on annual gross revenues that Comcast earns in the community. Parks said OPA used the contract that had been developed for Mediacom as a starting point and then adjusted it based on the current situation. Terry said it had to be altered because OPA was working in this case with a carrier who didn’t have a network in place in Ocean Pines. The agreement eventually negotiated ensures that Comcast will build a network in the Pines within five years. “The product mix that Comcast is going to bring to the table is very powerful,” Terry said. “They are a very topnotch company no question about it. Contractually, I’m guessing 90% of this is what we had for Mediacom, adjusted for a company that’s going to be building new as opposed to adding to an existing network.” Resident and former board member Cheryl Jacobs said she was disappointed with the fact that Tuesday’s meeting was set with little advance notice to Pines membership. “I’m a little upset that there wasn’t more notice about this meeting,” she said. Parks acknowledged there’d been little notice but said Comcast had needed the agreement signed by a certain date. “There were circumstances that required us to do it in this fashion,” he said. Resident Joe Reynolds praised the board for getting the contract completed. “This is a major plus for this community, no matter how you look at it,” he said. According to OPA, cable television first came to Ocean Pines in 1979 with Triad CATV. Simmons Cable TV bought the system in 1987 and took over the agreement with the association. Simmons was sold to American Cable TV Investors 5 Ltd. In 1992 and Mediacom bought ACTV in 1997.
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Tourism Funding Discussion On OC Special Events Continues
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
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OCEAN CITY – The debate over providing city funding subsidies to preexisting or recurring private sector special events resurfaced this week at the tourism commission level. Last month, the Mayor and Council had before them a pair of requests from the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) to provide some funding for a new private sector special event and a pre-existing one. In simplest terms, TAB was established years ago to carefully vet proposed private sector special events and provide funding support in the form of seed money for them with approval from the Mayor and Council. The idea is with a little funding support from the city, the special events will grow each year, thereby attracting more visitors to Ocean City in the shoulder seasons and putting more heads in hotel beds and more guests in restaurant seats. Each year, the city grants $300,000 to TAB to provide seed money after careful review to various special events that can and do provide a mutual benefit and a positive
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return on investment. As its name suggests, TAB is an advisory board and does not make decisions on allocating funding to various special events, but merely makes recommendations to the Mayor and Council, which often follows the TAB recommendations but, in some cases, approves or denies a request after their own review of a proposed special event. The question is, at what point should the city funding stop and the private events stand on their own financially. The debate arose last month when TAB requested renewed funding for the “Love on Tap” craft beer festival slated for late February. The event has expanded each year to the point it has outgrown its private sector venue and needs to be moved to the convention center this year to be able to continue to accommodate visitors, participants and vendors. During a work session last month, TAB officials requested additional funding for the special event to accommodate the move to the convention center, and all agreed the move was a positive one that was mutually beneficial to the event producer and the town. SEE NEXT PAGE
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FROM PAGE 7 However, Councilman John Gehrig, while saying he supported the craft beer festival and was happy for its growing pains, questioned at what point should the city stop subsidizing successful private events. He said continuing to provide funding for successful private special events appeared to break from the original intent of providing seed money for new events. On Monday, Gehrig renewed the debate at the tourism commission level. “The city is investing in this craft beer event and it’s growing to the point it needs to be moved to the convention center,” he said. “That’s a great thing and I’m happy for them and there’s mutual benefit for the city. I just think we need a policy for the TAB that spells out funding for pre-existing events.”
Commission member Todd Ferrante agreed there should be some guidelines, but pointed out some events, such as the craft beer festival or even Bike Week, for example, are unique in that they continue to grow and should probably be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. “I think we have to look at the policy, but this event has an opportunity to grow and we want it to grow,” he said. “Maybe we could put some caveats on it. If they continue to grow, at some point they could be obligated to pay back money to TAB when they become successful.” While Gehrig was referencing the TAB policy in general, he said the recent approval for funding to facilitate the craft beer festival’s move to the convention center seemed to be gov-
ernment overreach into what should maybe be a private enterprise. “We basically got in the way of private enterprise,” he said. “Those are the kinds of unintended consequences. I don’t think it can be arbitrary because then you can have personal preference coming into play. That’s why we need a policy.” Commission member Michael James said it is not unusual for events to outgrow their private sector venues, facilitating the need to move to larger publicly-owned venues. “It happens all the time in the convention business,” he said. “We had events that outgrew our facilities at the Carousel and they moved to the convention center.” Melanie Pursel, president and CEO of the Greater Ocean City Chamber Of
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Commerce, said if moving private sector events to the convention center meant keeping them in Ocean City then the town should facilitate that even if it means bending the rules. “We want to keep them in Ocean City,” she said. “If they outgrow the private facility and the only way to keep them in town is a move to the convention center, then that’s a good thing.” Ferrante pointed to OC BikeFest, underway this week, as another example of TAB funding being used beyond the initial seed money phase. “If we limited it just to seed money, we would have never kept providing funds to support Bike Week,” he said. “We’ve funded that for more than three years and look at what that has become.” Gehrig reiterated his support of the craft beer festival and Bike Week and most of the special events and that the town should do what it can to nurture them and allow them to grow. He just has concerns about the lack of an apparent specific policy on how TAB funding should be allocated to them and for how long. “We’re talking about bringing in even more events,” he said. “I just think we might be opening Pandora’s Box. I think we need to have at least some policy in place or else every event is going to come in requesting funding.” Convention Center Director Larry Noccolino said most of the major sports tournaments and events the town’s facility hosts shop around for the communities willing to provide seed money and in-kind support and services. “I’ll give you two examples - the basketball tournament and the wrestling tournament,” he said. “The basketball tournament already happened and it was a big success. The wrestling tournament is about to happen. They didn’t want to come here because they had offers from other communities that included seed money, but it worked out that they decided to come here.” However, Noccolino agreed with Gehrig about carefully defining the policy on how seed money is allocated and for how long. “We’re getting calls every day,” he said. “This could get away from us if we don’t stay on top of it.” Another issue raised on Monday was just how TAB picks and chooses the events it recommends to the Mayor and Council. Gehrig questioned if TAB can possibility kill a proposed event before the Mayor and Council ever get to weigh in. He used the upcoming Spartan obstacle course race as an example. “As a courtesy, the Spartan event went to TAB first, but TAB doesn’t have any veto power,” he said. “But if TAB said no, the Mayor and Council might have never heard about it.” However, Ferrante said TAB doesn’t really have any authority other than making recommendations. “TAB has always been a recommending body,” he said. “It can’t spend the city’s money and it never has.”
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OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man, charged with fleeing police on his motorcycle at a high rate of speed and colliding with an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer and a patrol vehicle, pleaded guilty last week and was sentenced to 90 days in jail. Around 10:50 p.m. on July 27, OCPD officers were conducting an investigation into 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, revved it up and began accelerating
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SNOW HILL – A minor change to the Purnell Crossing development plan sparked concern among residents this week as they started to consider the project’s overall impact. Though the Purnell Crossing planned unit development (PUD) was approved in 2001, it’s attracted attention in recent months as property owner Troy Purnell has requested modifications to it in response to market demand. In June, he got approval to build a mix of apartments and townhouses on the north portion of the PUD. In July, he asked to replace the 30 single-family home lots planned near The Cottages at Berlin with 22 larger lots. This week, he asked the Berlin Planning Commission to turn seven of those lots into two larger lots. “Everything else is the same as it was prior,” Purnell told the commission Wednesday. Nevertheless, residents in the audience said the overall project was going to have a huge impact on local traffic. Davis Court resident Jenny Allen, who said she’d read that each U.S. household had 1.97 to 2.28 cars, questioned how the town would deal with the influx of vehicles. She asked if a traffic study had been done
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Purnell said a study had not been done but that Maryland’s State Highway Administration had reviewed the PUD plans. He stressed the project had been approved in 2001, before many of the newer neighborhoods in town. “It’s always been understood there’d be this density on this property,” he said. Allen also asked whether improvements would be made to Harrison Avenue in the future, as it was in poor condition and didn’t have sidewalks. Purnell, who is also on the town council, said it was a question of funding. He added, however, that Harrison Avenue was at the top of the town’s priority list. Resident Myrna Dyson asked whether the project’s impact on schools had been considered. “The county has been well informed,” Purnell said, adding that his project had been taken into account in the last comprehensive plan. Resident Jim Hoppa said that like Allen, he was concerned about traffic. He said he’d looked at state figures on Broad Street’s traffic volume and found it already had average annual daily traffic of 2,300 cars a day. “I think you need to take into consideration volume of traffic,” he said. Purnell again pointed out the PUD master plan, which portrays townhouses, apartments and single-family homes, had been approved nearly 20 years ago. He said he was just asking for approval to turn seven small lots into two larger lots at the request of a buyer. “I think this is a good precedent,” commission member Pete Cosby said, adding that he’d like to see even more of the single-family lots shown in the PUD converted to larger parcels. The commission voted 4-0 to approve the modification. In an interview after the meeting, Purnell acknowledged that while the overall PUD could potentially bring hundreds of new residents to Berlin, he was only focused on completing the single-family portion of the project now. He has no immediate plan to build the townhouses shown on the PUD drawings and says he’s sure there will be more modifications to them going forward. He pointed out that since its initial approval 18 years ago, the PUD had been adjusted at various times based on the market. Purnell can’t predict when the entire project will be complete. “I don’t know what the future’s going to bring,” he said. “I can’t tell anybody when it’s going to be built because I don’t know.” Following heated discussion of the project on Facebook this week, Purnell encouraged concerned citizens to contact him directly. “If somebody’s got a question, I wish they’d call me,” he said.
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OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Mayor and Council this week agreed to tweak the beach photography agreement by accepting the lone offer for a second franchise and consolidating the operation into one single franchise in the future. Ocean City’s beach photography franchise is essentially divided into two separate franchises and under the town’s code, one vendor can hold both franchises. By way of background, the beach photography franchise holder sends photographers, or “scopers,” out on the beach each day in the summer to solicit residents and visitors to capture vacation memories. The two franchises are not divided geographically, but rather limit the number of photographers allowed on the beach to 15 each day. Last year, J and S Management, which has held both beach photography franchises for over a decade, was the sole bidder on just one of the franchises at a cost of $152,500 per year. The second franchise was not bid on and remained open. However, J and S Management reached out to the city in July with an unsolicited offer of $40,000 for the remainder of the summer. Resort officials accepted the bid at the time and promised to revisit the entire beach photography franchise system after the summer season. On Tuesday, City Clerk Diana Chavis presented proposed changes. In August, J and S Management expressed an interest in retaining the second franchise for the 2020 to 2022 seasons and offered $76,250 per year, which is under the current required minimum bid at $150,000 per franchise. However, because J and S already holds the contract for the first beach photography franchise at $152,500 per year, adding the second for $76,250 would bring in a combined $228,750 to the town for the entire operation, which is actually more than the town brought in from the two franchises this year. Chavis made two recommendations to the Mayor and Council on Tuesday. The first was to accept the bid for the second franchise at $76,250 through 2022. The second was to do away with the two-franchise system entirely and consolidate the entire beach photography operation into a single franchise with a required minimum bid of $225,000 per year. The council unanimously approved both recommendations. As a result, J and S will hold a single beach photography franchise through 2022 at a rate of $228,750 per year, which is actually higher than the minimum requirement of $225,000 per year.
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SNOW HILL – The future remains unclear for permanent residents of White Horse Park as they continue their efforts to change county regulations. The Worcester County Planning Commission last week gave an unfavorable recommendation to a text amendment that would allow existing permanent residents of White Horse Park to stay year-round. The Worcester County Commissioners, however, will have the final say on the proposed amendment in the coming weeks. In the meantime, permanent residents of the park are waiting to see if they’ll have to vacate their homes Oct. 1. “They’re in a desperate situation,” attorney Hugh Cropper said. Cropper represents a group of fulltime White Horse Park residents who are fighting to remain in the park. In the spring, he presented a text amendment on behalf of 54 White Horse Park residents seeking to have the county’s zoning code changed so that up to 25% of the park could be inhabited year-round by residents over the age of 55. Because of concerns from county staff, Cropper and the residents he’s representing revised the text amendment so that instead of a percentage, it would allow only existing year-round residents to be grandfathered in.
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The group of residents, headed by Sue Naplachowski and Sally Connolly, hired Cropper after the county began efforts to enforce the existing restrictions on campground subdivisions. The county has two such developments, White Horse Park and Assateague Pointe, and according to regulations they are not to be inhabited year-round. Cropper’s clients, however, say that a small percentage of White Horse Park property owners have lived in the 465-unit community year-round for decades and were never advised it was a problem until 2018. “It’s been going on for 30 years,” resident Betty Michalak said. “The county knew people were living here.” Karen Boon agreed. She said that during the last 10 years, various park managers have lived in the park, as have close to 20 board members. “It was the culture of this park,” resident Sandy Morgan said, adding that no one made an effort to hide the fact. The fulltime residents, many of whom are seniors, simply want to be able to stay in their homes. They say they can’t afford to find lodging for the winter and maintain their White Horse Park properties. Those who are willing to sell their homes are worried they’ll have to sell them for less than they’re worth if they have to list them now. “It’s a catch 22,” Boon said. “You SEE NEXT PAGE
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can’t get out if you wanted to.” The text amendment Cropper will present to the commissioners on behalf of the residents aims to allow those who have lived in the park since June 2018 to be considered grandfathered and allowed to remain as legally existing nonconformities. The amendment received an unfavorable recommendation by the Worcester County Planning Commission after staff expressed concerns. Officials within the county’s department of development review and permitting said the language of the amendment was vague and that they thought it could be difficult to track the residents who would be grandfathered. Ed Tudor, director of the department, also said the residents couldn’t truly be grandfathered in. “Mr. Tudor puts it succinctly by saying that in order for something to be a nonconformity, it must have been legal at some point in the first place and year-round occupancy of units in White Horse Park has never been a legal use,” wrote Phyllis Wimbrow, deputy director of the department, in a report to the planning commission. The other primary staff concern came from Environmental Programs Director Bob Mitchell. He advised that year-round occupancy would require the acquisition of additional sanitary capacity to handle the community’s water and sewer needs. According to Mitchell an additional 54 EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) would cost more than $800,000. At last week’s meeting with the planning commission, Cropper disputed that figure and said he believed it was more than the community needed. Commission members, however, said they also believed the language was unenforceable. “I hate to see anybody displaced from their home,” said commission member Jay Knerr. “This is truly an awful situation that has torn the community apart. Given the language in the proposed text amendment I can’t endorse it for the simple reason that it’s not enforceable. The language is somewhat vague.” Mike Diffendal, chair of the commission, agreed. “This is an unfortunate situation,” he said. “We’re all kind of in a bad spot.” The commission went on to vote unanimously to send an unfavorable recommendation with the amendment as it moves on to the county commissioners for consideration. Naplachowski said her group wasn’t surprised by the result of last week’s meeting and had known all along the commissioners would be tasked with making the final decision on the proposal. She’s hopeful the elected officials will listen to input they’ve received from voters throughout the county. Connolly said hundreds of emails have been sent from citizens throughout Worcester County who don’t want to see White Horse Park residents forced to leave. Opponents, however, have also
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submitted letters to the county. An anonymous letter sent Aug. 4 cites that fact that property owners in the park should have known they couldn’t live there because it was written in park documents. The letter says excuses such as someone not being able to afford to move shouldn’t matter. “These same people ‘own’ their own homes so they can find another place to live, it’s called sell your home and look into low income housing— not turn our community into low income housing,” the letter reads. Others believe that if these property owners get to live in White Horse Park full-time, they should too. “I am against the text amendment and the grandfathering schemes they are trying to use to get their way,” an anonymous letter submitted Aug. 21 reads. “I like using my unit year-round and don’t want to see the park closed for the winter, however, if it comes downs to it, if I can’t have the option to live there full time, then I don’t want them to either.” Still others have objected to the impact of additional EDU fees if any fulltime occupancy is permitted. Naplachowski maintains that additional EDUs aren’t needed. She says that even when the community is at full capacity during the height of summer it has sufficient sewer capacity. She also believes that year-round residents provide the park with a valuable service, as those who are on site during the winter address things like leaking pipes and suspicious visitors. “Full-timers discourage theft and criminal activity,” Connolly said. “Parttime owners recognize and appreciate that.” That’s just part of the reason several part-timers have written to the county in support of Cropper’s clients. “It’s just the right thing to do for a neighbor,” part-time resident Brian Miller said. “People on the outside need to know what’s going on.” Part-time resident Linda Underwood agreed. She pointed out that the rules outlawing full-time occupancy of White Horse Park had never been enforced. “Now they want to force these residents off of their property and out of the only home that they own,” she said. She added that White Horse Park property owners paid same tax and assessment rate other Worcester County homeowners did. That’s in spite of the fact that the community cares for its own streets and much of its infrastructure. “This is a cash cow for Worcester County,” resident Ned Gobrecht said. “They take our tax money and don’t spend anything on us.” He and his fellow residents say they don’t understand why there’s now a problem with a situation that’s existed for years. “They’ve allowed people to stay here over 35 years,” Michalak said. “Why is it a big deal now?”
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Pilot Uninjured After Crop Duster Plane Catches Fire
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BERLIN – A small plane crashed into a cornfield and burst into flames last Sunday afternoon, continuing an unusual spate of aviation accidents in the resort area this summer. Around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, Maryland State Police (MSP) troopers from the Berlin barrack received notification of a plane crash in a cornfield off Tall Timber Road near Makin Lane in Berlin. When MSP troopers and other first-responders arrived on scene, the
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carrying any chemicals on board at the time of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also assisted at the scene and the incident remained under investigation. The plane crash in a cornfield in Berlin continued a spate of aviation incidents this summer. Shortly after noon on July 19, an experimental, amateur-built Vans RV7A took off from the Ocean City Airport bound for Manassas, Va., according to the flight plan filed for the aircraft. The unidentified pilot performed a pre-flight inspection of the aircraft and an engine run-up with no anomalies reported. The pilot then taxied the aircraft onto runway 20 and applied full power as he took off. However, with the plane about 500 feet off the ground, the engine experienced a partial loss of power.
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The pilot landed the plane “hard” about 1,000 feet from the end of the runway and continued for about another 150 feet into the grass where it “nosed over” and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. Around 6:15 p.m. on July 16, a single-engine 1981 Cessna 172 RG crashed into the ocean about a quarter mile from shore at 21st Street. The pilot and lone occupant was able to get out of the aircraft and was not seriously injured. He was assessed at the scene by Ocean City EMS immediately following the crash and it was determined he did not need to be transported to the hospital. The flight originated at the Reedville Airport in Reedville, Va., and its stated purpose was an aerial survey. According to the National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report, the purpose of the flight was to spot fish in support of a commercial fishing operation. At 3,000 feet above the water and eight miles offshore, the engine began to shake and lose RPMs, the report read. When it became evident the pilot was unable to reach the airport, he landed the airplane in the shallow waters of the ocean surf to avoid bystanders on the beach.
New Electric Contract Cuts Resort Expenses
September 13, 2019
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – With a proactive move this week, resort officials turned a potential hike in an electricity supply contract into a savings. City Engineer Terry McGean this week told the Mayor and Council changes in state law requiring electricity suppliers to increase the percentage of renewable energy in their portfolios could result in a significant increase in the town’s electricity supply in the next contract cycle. The Clean Energy Jobs Act passed by the General Assembly this year will require electricity suppliers to increase the percentage of renewable energy in their portfolios from the current 25 percent to 50 percent by 2030. McGean said the change could result in an increase in the cost of the town’s electric supply contract. However, because Ocean City recently entered into a 20-year contract with a vast solar energy provider in northern Wor-cester County, along with other energy efficient measures, the town already exceeds the state’s clean energy goals. “The impact of this on our town government could be $50,000 a year, or $150,000 for the life of the three-year contract,” he said. “With our solar agreement, we already have more than 50% of our power supply from renewable sources.” Ocean City’s current electric supply contract is locked in at a rate of 5.37 cents per kilowatt hour and the contract runs for three years through 2022. However, because of the change in state law, and also because the electric supply market is favorable for consumers at the moment, McGean told the Mayor and Council he and his staff along with the town’s energy consultant took the proactive move to put the town’s electric supply contract out to auction. That auction took place on Tuesday morning just before the afternoon work session and met with favorable results. McGean said the town received 21 bids for its electric supply contract from 17 different vendors and secured a low bid from Constellation Energy of 5.18 cents per kilowatt hour. As a result, what appeared at first to be a roughly $50,000 per year increase in the electric supply contract, or $150,000, over the life of the deal, the new contract would actually represent a savings of about $31,000 a year, or $93,000 over the life of the new three-year contract. As a bonus, the town actually gained more renewable energy in its overall portfolio. “I am happy to report the low bid is actually less than the current contract,” said McGean. “It represents a savings of $94,000, and we will gain an additional 10% on our energy credit.” The council unanimously approved the new electric supply contract with Constellation Energy.
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‘Safe Station’ Program Launched
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Health, Fire Depts. Partner On Effort
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – Providing another weapon in the ongoing battle against opioid addiction in the local area, a pilot “Safe Station” program launched this summer by the Worcester County Health Department and the Ocean City Fire Department is already starting to see results. The Worcester County Health Department, in partnership with the Ocean City Fire Department, has launched the Safe Station program allowing those with addictions to seek immediate help in getting into recovery at the department’s fire station. The Safe Station at 15th Street is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for individuals seeking immediate assistance for opioid addiction. Traditionally, those seeking immediate treatment services can visit any of the Worcester County Health Department’s facilities, typically during regular business hours. However, the Safe Station at the firehouse at 15th Street allows those seeking treatment to get help at any time of day or night,
whether it’s 3 p.m. or 3 a.m. “This in another pathway for anyone in Worcester who needs help with addiction, another tool in our toolbox for connecting people to services,” said Worcester County Behavioral Health Program Assistant Director Mike Trader. “Individuals looking to start their recovery journey can walk into any of our health department sites while they are open and we will connect them to treatment. The major benefit from the Safe Station project is that the station is open 24/7. When people are ready to start recovery, we want to be there to help, whether it’s 9 p.m. or 9 a.m.” The Safe Station at 15th Street opened this summer and has already assisted several individuals seeking treatment. The health department’s partnership with the Ocean City Fire Department means there will always be basic medical services available for someone coming into the fire station looking for help. After an individual comes into the station seeking help and his or her immediate needs are taken care of, the Safe Station team then works with the addict to find the best treatment path going forward. “We modeled Safe Stations on existing programs in other parts of the state including the system currently in place in Anne Arundel County,” said Worcester County Health Department Director of Planning, Quality and Core Services Jennifer LaMade. “We saw historically that people seeking recovery often found fire stations very approachable and easy to access, making the Ocean City Fire Department a perfect partner for this program.” The first Safe Station was placed in Ocean City due to the majority of opioid overdoses in Worcester happening in the northern half of the county. Depending on the need and the resources available, Safe Stations may expand to other sections of the county after the initial pilot program is complete. For more information on the Safe Station project or recovery resources available in Worcester County, call 410-632-1100 or visit worcesterhealth.org.
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Speeding Concerns Reported In Berlin
September 13, 2019
BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
BERLIN – Police Chief Arnold Downing says his department needs input from the public to address safety concerns in town. In response to concerns from elected officials regarding speeding in Berlin now that school is back in session, Downing encouraged citizens to call the town’s police department to report suspicious or unsafe activity. “Help us,” Downing said. “We’ll definitely go ahead and be waiting at the end of the street.” At the close of Monday’s council meeting, Councilman Dean Burrell told Downing he’d seen speeding in town in recent weeks as people hurried to get to and from schools. He said he’d seen one vehicle traveling at what he estimated was 60 mph on Branch Street. “It is a dangerous situation with children waiting at the bus stop to have a vehicle going that fast,” he said. Downing encouraged those who saw an incident such as the one Burrell referenced to call his department. He said that if they did police could call the sheriff’s deputy on duty at the school or make contact with the drivers themselves. He pointed out that oftentimes the speeders were teenagers. “Younger individuals are very easy to go ahead and work with because we speak to parents…,” he said. “Parent pressure can stop a whole lot of things.” Downing said motorists often traveled the same route every day, which made it easy for officers to interact with them. He said the speeder Burrell had seen likely travelled Branch Street every day and he could have an officer monitor the street for speeding in the future. “This has been the best way for us to go ahead and combat people speeding because it’s no way we’re going to be on every street every day,” he said. “Someone asked me ‘you have two new knees how are you going to go ahead and catch all these young guys running?’ I said I can’t catch them but I can wait for them at their mama’s house. I think that same concept’s going to help us here.” While speeding may have been on the rise lately, Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells told the council Monday that parking issues associated with special events had decreased thanks to new restrictions. She said that in advance of last weekend’s Small Town Throw Down, staff had put up temporary “no parking” signs on Washington, West and Grace streets that kept vehicles from hindering accessibility on those roads. She also thanked the Berlin Fire Company for opening up its property for parking in exchange for a donation from those using it.
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BY CHARLENE SHARPE
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SNOW HILL – Plans for a 7-Eleven at the intersection of Samuel Bowen Boulevard and Route 50 are moving forward. On Wednesday, the Worcester County Technical Review Committee met with Eric McWilliams of Bohler Engineering to go over details of a 7-Eleven proposed for land at the intersection of Route 50 and Samuel Bowen Boulevard. Coincidentally, another 7-Eleven is being planned further west for the intersection of Route 50 and Route 818 by developer Spiro Buas. At Wednesday’s meeting McWilliams said this project is somewhat unique in that it’s being developed by Core Acquisitions LLC. “Generally 7-Eleven develops their
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own sites,” McWilliams said. “They’re starting a development program so the developer is doing it and then 7Eleven will take over.” The 4,070-square-foot convenience store will include a gas canopy and car wash. County officials said they’d need more information on potential traffic to be generated by the store. They also asked the developed to enlarge the entrance. “We had talked about increasing the size of the entrance off Samuel Bowen Boulevard because of the complex situation there with Holly Grove Road,” said Frank Adkins, the county’s roads superintendent. McWilliams, who said Core Acquisitions was on a tight timeline, asked what the next step in the approval process would be. “We’ve all given our comments,” said
Jessica Edwards, customer eservice representative for the Worcester County Department of Development Review and Permitting. “What we like to see is for you to supply new plans addressing the comments. At that point it’s distributed to everyone. We’ll all approve it or get back to you and say we need additional information, can you change this. Once everyone approves, I’ll go ahead and sign it. At that point we can move forward with construction plans.” Other projects reviewed at this week’s meeting included a new splash pad for Frontier Town Water Park and construction of a new 9,479-squarefoot clubhouse at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. The splash pad, which will be about 4,700 square feet and located in the grassy area inside the park’s lazy river, is expected to be complete by next summer.
Berlin Spill Costs Estimated At $283K
September 13, 2019
BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
BERLIN – The cost of cleaning up a chemical spill at Heron Park is expected to reach $283,000. Mayor Gee Williams said Monday that to date, the town had spent $244,133 on cleanup following a chemical spill at the former Berlin Falls Park, which has since been renamed Heron Park. He expects the figure to reach $283,000. “Obviously as we get further along these figures will be more precise,” he said. Williams said crews replaced the contaminated soil in the park with new soil and then seeded it with grass. Though the chemical spill has been cleaned up and the park has been reopened to the public, there are some piles of debris that still need to be removed from the park. When asked by a resident about the status of the investigation into the spill, Williams said that was out of the town’s control. “It’s not in our hands,” he said. “It’s in the hands of the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency. What we do know is they’re still gathering facts.” He said the agencies were looking at the events surrounding the spill itself as well as the site’s history as a poultry processing plant. Williams said he hoped the report of investigation would be released this fall. “We’ll be as happy as anybody when we find that out,” he said. In the meantime, the park’s advisory committee is set to meet next week. Though there was talk of scheduling a community bonfire as well as a birding event prior to the spill, dates have not yet been finalized. Amy Field, chair of the committee, pointed out the group met every other month and would be receiving the latest park information from town staff next week. “The park is open,” Field said. “We’re hoping to move forward with good things in the future.” Though the funding leftover from the bond used to purchase the park was intended to be used by the committee as it improved the park, Williams said this week the money had been needed to cover the cost of the spill cleanup. Though the funding had been earmarked for renovation and demolition projects, he’s hopeful funding can be secured in the future for improvements to the property. “The role of the Berlin Heron Park Advisory Committee has not changed due to this financial setback,” he said. “The Town of Berlin will however, over time, need to find a way to finish the demolition work and other basic improvements needed at the park.” While some of the work could be done by the town’s public works department, contractors would be required for some of it.
Private Sector Could Help Maintain Boardwalk
September 13, 2019
BY SHAWN J. SOPER MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – An ongoing systematic review of the tourism strategic plan continued this week, and the conversation turned to how to better maintain a clean Boardwalk. On Monday, the town’s tourism commission reviewed the plan’s stated number one goal, entitled “Stay centered: protect and preserve Ocean City’s core values.” Included under the bullet points is providing a safe, clean and environmentally mindful resort and preserving the historic Boardwalk and pristine beaches. Out of that discussion grew a larger debate about maintaining the cleanliness of the Boardwalk. There are times when the sheer volume of people on the Boardwalk during the height of the summer season results in food wrappers and other trash blowing around, overflowing trash cans on the Boardwalk and on the beach and other evidence of a less-than-tidy society. Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce CEO and Executive Director Melanie Pursel suggested the private sector could support the town’s public works in maintaining the Boardwalk. “Maybe the private sector can help the public works department,” she said. “We can’t always put it all on the
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city.” Ocean City has been successful in recent years with getting the private sector to help maintain a pristine resort through various initiatives. Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Executive Director Susan Jones said those programs could be carried over to the Boardwalk. “It could almost follow the Adopt Your Beach or Adopt Your Street model,” she said. “The Boardwalk business owners can monitor and police the areas of front of their property.” Tourism Commission member and Boardwalk business owner Stephanie Meehan said the problem is not always just the tourists. She said she has often observed Boardwalk employees disposing of trash from their stores in the city receptacles. “I see it all the time,” she said. “A lot of store employees are throwing bags of trash from the stores in the city cans on the Boardwalk instead of walking around to their dumpsters.” Meehan suggested resort organizations could work with the Boardwalk business owners prior to the start of the season on how they can help. “Maybe we need to put something together about the rules and regulations,” she said. “Not hard and fast rules necessarily, but just recommendations on how to make the Boardwalk even better.”
Pursel agreed, suggesting also business owners and landlords could implement systems through which the immediate areas in front of their stores could be maintained. “I do think we need to have something in place and maybe that’s a good start,” she said. “The businesses could designate somebody to go out front every hour or so and police the perimeter of their property.” The public works department works practically around the clock during the summer to empty trash, sweep the beach and maintain a clean Boardwalk, parks and streets. When asked if the department had employees on call 24 hours a day to empty overflowing trash cans, for example, Council Secretary and committee member Mary Knight said that isn’t always the case. “If there is an overflowing trash can overnight, probably not,” she said. “If a board came up or something like that, I think they would go out and take care of it.” Knight added, “People buy food and napkins and things blow away sometimes. We also see drink cups and other trash along the sea wall. Some people just won’t pick up after themselves.” The discussion ended with the committee deciding to seek a volunteer workforce to help maintain the Boardwalk.
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Hotel Lobby Streaker OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania woman was arrested on indecent exposure charges last weekend after allegedly running naked through the lobby of a midtown hotel. Around 7 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a hotel at 66th Street for a reported indecent exposure incident. The officer met with the hotel manager who was with the suspect, later identified as Brandi Albright, 25, of Harrisburg, Pa. The hotel manager told police Albright had run downstairs and through the lobby while completely naked. Albright was asked why she was running around the hotel lobby with no clothes on. She reportedly told police she had gotten into an argument with her boyfriend, who had left their hotel room and went to the lobby. Albright told police she followed after her boyfriend soon after, but that she failed to put on any clothes before doing so, according to police reports. She then proceeded to the lobby where she remained completely naked in front of hotel staff and guests and was acting in a disorderly manner. OCPD officers interviewed other hotel employees and guests. One hotel employee told police the front desk had received noise complaints about Albright and her boyfriend arguing. The employee said the boyfriend came down to discuss the incident with the front desk, and Albright followed a short time later completely naked. The employee told police he offered Albright towels multiple times so she could cover up, but she refused each time. According to police reports, Albright, still naked, acted aggressively toward her boyfriend and hotel staff, causing a scene in the lobby in the early evening hours on a Saturday night. She was ultimately arrested and charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct.
Assault Charges Filed Over Phony $100 Bill OCEAN CITY – A local man was charged with assault this week after allegedly punching two men during a dispute over an alleged counterfeit
$100 bill at a Boardwalk piercing business. Around midnight on Aug. 16, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the area of 1st Street and the Boardwalk for a reported assault. Officers met with two victims, who exhibited signs of injury to their faces. The victims explained they had allegedly been assaulted by an employee of a store that had entered and made arrangements and paid for various piercings. One victim told police he entered the store and paid for his piercing, which costs around $58, with a $100 bill and received the appropriate change. The other victim told police his piercing cost $55, but he only had $30 so his other friends bucked up the difference. The victims told police they filled out the appropriate paperwork for the piercings and were told to wait in a back room. One victim received his piercing, while the other was waiting in the chair awaiting his piercing. According to police reports, at that point the suspect, later identified as Ruben Martinez, 36, of Berlin, came into the back room with the $100 bill in his hand, closed the door behind him and told the victims the $100 bill was fake. According to police reports, an argument ensued over the alleged fake $100 bill, during which Martinez allegedly punched one of the victims in the face twice with closed fists. Martinez allegedly struck the other victim in the face with a closed fist one time. Martinez then struck the first victim again in the face two times. The victims told police they were able to open the door and run out of the store to the
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Boardwalk where they called 911. Martinez was interviewed for his version of the story and told police the two victims entered the business and paid to get piercings, one of whom paid with the alleged fake $100 bill. Martinez reportedly told police he confronted the two men about the fake $100 bill because one of them had already got his piercing and the second was about to get his piercing. Martinez told police an altercation began when the victims tried to grab the $100 bill and run out of the store. Martinez reportedly told police he was able to trip one victim and he stumbled out of the store, while the other victim ran into a wall as he attempted to flee the store. However, both victims were interviewed separately and the versions of the incident they told police were nearly identical. In addition, the officers believed the injuries suffered by the two victims were not caused by stumbling or running into a wall, but were more consistent with being punched with a closed fist. Also, there was no video surveillance to review because the store’s surveillance system only had a real-time feed. Based on the evidence and testimony, Martinez was formally charged this week with two counts of second-degree assault.
Bouncer Assaulted OCEAN CITY – A New Jersey man was arrested on assault and other charges last weekend after allegedly getting tossed from a bar for being intoxicated and attempting to scrap with the bouncers ejecting him. Around midnight last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers
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Median Fence Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty OCEAN CITY – A Salisbury man, who took out a section of the median fence along Coastal Highway in July while driving drunk, pleaded guilty this week and was placed on probation for three years. Around 3:30 a.m. on July 7, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the area of 40th Street and Coastal Highway for a reported vehicle collision involving property damage. According to police reports, the officer arrived and discovered a vehicle had left the roadway, collided with the fence and came to rest on the median. The driver, identified as Raul Reyes-Perez, 23, of Salisbury, was standing outside the vehicle when police arrived. Another OCPD officer arrived and reported seeing ReyesPerez stopped at the intersection at SEE NEXT PAGE
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45th Street. When the light turned green, Reyes-Perez drove south on Coastal Highway, drifted far to the right to the point he nearly struck the curb on the far right side. Reyes-Perez then jerked the vehicle abruptly back to the left across all lanes of Coastal Highway before striking the median and taking out a section of median fence directly in front of the convention center. According to police reports, the front of the vehicle went airborne, knocking down a section of the fence and coming to rest on the median. According to police reports, ReyesPerez exhibited signs of intoxication. He did not complete field sobriety tests to the officer’s satisfaction and was ultimately arrested and charged with driving under the influence, driving while impaired and related traffic violations. On Tuesday, he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence per se and was placed on supervised probation for three years. During the planning and design phase for the median fence, some detractors predicted a vehicle would eventually collide with the fence and take out a large section of it. That had not happened until Reyes-Perez crashed into the section of median fence near 40th Street in July over a year after the fence was installed. Anticipating such a collision, the median fence was designed in such a way that if a vehicle collided with it, just small sections would be damaged or destroyed without taking out an entire block. During the construction phase, SHA built replacement sections that could easily be installed in the event a section was damaged or destroyed.
Smashing Phone Plea OCEAN CITY – A Pocomoke man, arrested in April after allegedly striking and choking his girlfriend at an Ocean City residence and destroying her cellphone, pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property last week and was placed on probation. Around 8:10 a.m. on April 8, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a residence on Caroline Street for a reported assault that had already occurred. Officers met with a female victim who said she had been in an altercation with her boyfriend, later identified as Breonte Shrieves, 23, of Pocomoke, about an hour earlier. The victim told police she and Shrieves had been having fights and arguments off and on over the last few weeks, according to police reports. Shrieves had been staying with the victim up until Sunday when she reportedly called him and told him not to come home and to pick up his personal property the next day. The victim told police she heard Shrieves enter her residence around midnight and that she had locked herself in her room and believed he had slept on the couch. Between 7 a.m.
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Probation For Street Fight OCEAN CITY – A Philadelphia woman, arrested in August for her role in a fight that began on the sidewalk and spilled over into Coastal Highway, pleaded guilty last week to affray and was placed on probation. Around 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 3, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the area of 49th Street and responded to a reported fight in progress. An OCPD public safety aide (PSA) working a traffic detail in the area reported the fight to Ocean City Communications. The OCPD officer arrived and observed a female lying on the ground with a second female, later identified as Nadia Green, 31, of Philadelphia, standing over her. While the officer was watching, Green allegedly pulled back her arm and struck the prone victim in the head with a closed fist. According to police reports, a large crowd had gathered in the area to watch the fight. The PSA told the officer the victim had pushed Green, causing her to fall into the far right lane on Coastal Highway. Green then got back and knocked the victim down, striking her in the head with a closed fist. Green was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and affray. The other combatant was not charged for her role in the incident. Last week, Green pleaded guilty to affray and was placed on probation for one year.
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interior of the home and appeared to be without a proper food source. The investigation revealed that the malnourished animals had not been provided food or water in at least a week, according to the sheriff’s office. In addition to the feces, the house was also infested with fleas. An inspection of the property also revealed the remains of two dogs, which were located in the rear yard. According to Schultz, the deceased dogs were killed as a result of being attacked by another dog on the same property. Wicomico County Animal Control responded and removed the dogs and cats, along with two reptiles, from the property. Schultz was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit, where she was processed and taken to the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Schultz on an unsecured bond. A total of 79 criminal charges were brought against Schultz, including aggravated animal cruelty, animal cruelty – failure to provide sustenance, animal cruelty – cause unnecessary suffering or pain, animal cruelty – failure to provide veterinary care, animal cruelty – failure to provide nutritious food, and failure to confine a dangerous dog.
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OCEAN CITY – A potentially armed and dangerous suspect remains at large after a wild pursuit of a stolen vehicle that began in Ocean City and continued through Delaware and back into Maryland in Cecil County. Around 9:20 p.m. on Sept. 5, Ocean City Communications advised Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers a license plate reader on Route 90 had alerted on a stolen vehicle entering the resort. Ocean City Communications further advised the suspect believed to be driving the stolen vehicle was wanted and also armed and dangerous. OCPD officers quickly located the stolen vehicle as it entered the resort, but because of the circumstances, did not immediately initiate a traffic stop. Additional officers were dispatched and located the vehicle parked in the area of Jamestown Road. A high-risk traffic stop was attempted, but the suspect was able to flee from OCPD officers. A pursuit was authorized and a chase that began in Ocean City and ended in Cecil County began. The suspect vehicle reached high rates of speed as it traveled through Ocean City and across the Route 90 bridge. Because of the high rate of speed during the pursuit, OCPD officers lost sight of the suspect vehicle as it crossed the bridge and the pursuit, at least from the OCPD standpoint, was discontinued. A description of the suspect and the vehicle was related to allied law enforcement agencies in the area, who picked up the pursuit. The suspect vehicle traveled through Delaware and re-entered Maryland in Cecil County near Perryville, where Maryland State Police troopers from the Northeast barrack picked up the pursuit. The suspect vehicle drove down railroad tracks and Perryville police officers continued the pursuit. The suspect’s vehicle then stopped, turned around and drove toward Perryville police officers, who were now pursuing on foot. At least one officer fired multiple rounds at the vehicle, but it is uncertain if the suspect was struck. No one else was injured as a result of the shooting. Investigators believe the suspect exited the vehicle and fled on foot into the wooded area near the railroad tracks in Perryville. A perimeter was established in the area, but as of midweek, the suspect remained at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
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tective Services began a joint investigation that revealed from 2017 through February 2019, Mariani had repeatedly sexually abused a child at his home in Berlin. Investigators recovered photographs and videos of Mariani engaging in the sexual abuse of the minor after a search warrant was executed on his three cell phones. According to a release, Mariani’s cell phones also contained vast quantities of child pornography involving unidentified victims. Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser commended the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the Cricket Center, Life Crisis and Detective Martin for their tireless work on the investigation. Heiser also thanked Assistant State’s Attorney Karen Dean for her efforts in prosecuting the difficult case. The mission of the Cricket Center is to create a community response in which abusers are held accountable and children and families experience hope and healing. The multi-disciplinary team is made up of law enforcement officers, child protective service personnel, prosecutors, lawyers, advocates, mental health therapists and medical personnel. Those who wish to learn more, or to report suspected child abuse, are urged to contact 410641-0097.
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SNOW HILL – A Berlin man was convicted this week on two counts of second-degree rape on a child after an investigation into incidents over a two-year period and now awaits his fate pending the outcome of a presentence investigation. On Wednesday, a Worcester County Circuit Court judge found Keith Mariani, 61, of Berlin, guilty of two counts of second-degree rape for the sexual abuse of a child at his home over a two-year period beginning in 2017. Prior to trial, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office filed notice the state would KEITH MARIANI be seeking an increased maximum penalty of life in prison with a minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years without parole on each count. Sentencing was deferred by the court on Wednesday pending a pre-sentence investigation. The charges stem from a complaint of child sexual abuse received by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in February. The Worcester County Child Advocacy Center, or Cricket Center, along with Child Pro-
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OCEAN BLOCK ~ OC 10 92ND STREET $600,000 • MLS #1001563118 5 bed, 2 full + 2 half bt, 2,240 sqft NO HOA Fee, RE Tax $650/m 60’x100’ lot, 1964 Coastal Cottage, ½ Block to Beach, Lots of Parking S
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OCEAN CITY – Although no vote was taken, it appears resort officials are closer to reaching an amenable solution for the proposed plan to repave Robin Drive and widen the sidewalks without losing many onstreet parking spaces. City Engineer Terry McGean last month presented a proposed plan to repave Robin Drive, the densely populated corridor that runs east to west from Coastal Highway to the bayside at 28th Street. As part of the relatively new Complete Streets policy, any time a roadway is considered for repaving, broader consideration is given to other pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements. In some cases, that means widening sidewalks, undergrounding utilities where possible and adding marked or shared bicycle lanes where possible. Each of McGean’s options for repaving Robin Drive widened the sidewalks on both sides of the street. Each of the options presented also resulted in the loss of some on-street parking on both sides of the street, a concept that rankled several residents along the corridor often starved for available parking during the summer season. A shared bike lane was also suggested by citizens and officials. During Tuesday’s work session,
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McGean carefully laid out several options including simply milling and repaving Robin Drive while improving the storm drain system and meeting the ADA standards for the sidewalks. That base project, as it was referred to, comes with a $1.12 million price tag. McGean then presented a handful of more expensive options, each of which accomplished the goals of widening the sidewalks, diminishing the loss of onstreet parking and providing at least a shared lane for bicycles. Option 2 would gain eight-foot sidewalks on each side of the street and would result in no net loss of on-street parking. Six on-street spaces adjacent to the Old Pro mini-golf business on the corner would be lost, but they aren’t typically used anyway. However, six new parallel spaces would be gained along the curved portion of Robin Drive adjacent to the city-owned park. Option 2 would run from Coastal Highway to Judlee Avenue. Option 3 includes the same basic design, but would extend from Philadelphia Avenue to Sparrow Lane, gaining a much longer stretch of improvements including wider sidewalks. However, options 2 and 3 did not address the desired bike path issue. As a result, McGean presented options 2A and 3A, which would include eight-foot sidewalks on each side of the street, but would widen the vehicle travel lanes to 12-and-a-half feet, which would provide enough space for a shared bicycle lane along the corridor. In short, options 2A and 3A would accomplish the goals of widening the sidewalks on both sides of the street while essentially losing very few onstreet parking spaces and providing wider vehicle travel lanes to provide a shared lane for bicycles. The only difference between to two options is that 2A would extend only to Judlee, while 3A would go to Sparrow Lane. Before the presentation could even begin, however, the public had an opportunity to weigh in on the proposals. State Delegate Wayne Hartman, who was wearing his local resident and rental property owner hat, pointed out the last meeting drew a measured response from the residents along the corridor and voiced concern about how the project was being presented on Tuesday’s agenda. “I just want to remind the council about everyone that came before when this was discussed last,” he said. “I’m surprised to see this as an approval item and not a public hearing.” Resident David Haughney, representing the Bay Colony condominium association, reiterated the residents’ concerns about losing on-street parking. “There is a lot of misinformation out there,” he said. “As a condo association, we’re very concerned about losing parking on the street. I urge the council to look at alternatives that allow for the maximum number of parking spots on Robin Drive.” One option on the table eliminated SEE NEXT PAGE
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early in the design process was undergrounding the utilities along the south side of Robin Drive, which would remove the utility poles from the sidewalks. Councilman Mark Paddack asked if undergrounding the utilities could be explored anew if it meant getting wider sidewalks and meeting ADA standards without losing any parking. However, McGean explained undergrounding the utilities in that area was cost-prohibitive. “Undergrounding the utilities would double the cost of the project,” he said. “There is just no way to accurately refine that estimate any further. It would be around a half-a-million-dollars, but that’s just an estimate.” Public Works Director Hal Adkins agreed undergrounding utilities was desirable around the resort where possible because of the improved streetscapes, but said it would be complicated and expensive along Robin Drive. “Undergrounding utilities is near and dear to me and we’ve done that wherever possible, but things have changed since 1991,” he said. “You have Delmarva Power, Verizon, Comcast and all of these other utilities and it would have to be carefully designed. If you desire to underground the utilities, we can stop talking about this project right now because it would take two- to three-years. We will not be simply milling and repaving. I would have
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to completely destroy that street.” In terms of options 2A and 3A, McGean said the wider vehicle travel lanes would accomplish the goal of gaining a shared lane for bicycles. “Having the travel lanes at 12-anda-half feet is much more accommodating for bicycle traffic,” he said. “I think it becomes much more comfortable for bicycles and you would still get eightfoot sidewalks.” Councilman John Gehrig said widening the sidewalks and improving safety for bicycles was the top priority for the project and options 2A and 3A appears to accomplish those goals with no substantial loss of street parking. “I like no net loss of parking,” he said. “That seems to be a priority for the folks living there. I like bikes too, but I don’t know if we need a dedicated bike lane if it results in losing parking spaces.” Councilman Dennis Dare said the revised options appear to accomplish all the goals, but made a push for option 3A, which would extend the project to Sparrow Lane. “The city engineer did a good job of incorporating some of the concerns raised at the last meeting,” he said. “I think these options meet the concerns of the residents and accomplish our goals for that street, but option 2A only fixes one block. I think 3A addresses a lot of issues and it maintains the residential parking. I think we need to do
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the entire project from Philadelphia Avenue to Sparrow Lane.” Dare made a motion to recommend option 3A and bring it back to next Monday’s meeting so the public would have an opportunity to weigh in before anything was approved. However, City Manager Doug Miller asked for clarification. “Procedurally, we need some guidance,” he said. “We can bring this back on Monday and open it up for public comment, or we can schedule a formal public hearing. A public hearing would require notices to be sent out and it would have to be advertised, which
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could set this back a couple of weeks.” Gehrig said he believed the public meeting format would satisfy the residents needs and concerns. “I think having a public meeting is fine,” he said. “The public elects us to make decisions. The public also wants to weigh in on this as they should. I think opening a public meeting to comments accomplishes that.” The majority of the council voted to present the favored options 2A and 3A at next Monday’s meeting and allow for public comments before any decisions were made.
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SALISBURY – The Richard A. Henson Research Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) has been chosen to participate in a new study examining why suicide happens and what can be done proactively to help prevent it. “Addressing Suicide Research Gaps on the Eastern Shore” is the title of the Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network grant awarded to PRMC. The grant will support a retrospective, one-year study evaluating potential predictors such as gender, age, occupation, veteran status, and medical/mental health services accessibility. This research will assist investigators in better understanding the constellation of interactions that are the most effective in supporting people who are at risk for suicide. “The Richard A. Henson Research Institute is excited to participate in the study and looks forward to providing positive outcomes for our community,” said Dr. James Trumble, Vice President of Clinical Integration at PRMC and the Site Investigator for the study.
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Power Lines Survey Ongoing BERLIN – Delmarva Power this week began aerial inspections of 2,000 miles of transmission lines and other utility infrastructure around the north end of Worcester County and all over Delmarva using low-flying helicopters. The helicopters conducting the aerial inspections will fly low at a moderate speed, completing comprehensive visual inspections of transmission lines and guy wire grounding, which is used to support utility poles
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James V. Geslois OCEAN CITY – Devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, James V. Geslois (85) of Ocean City passed away peacefully on Aug. 31, 2019 in his home. Also known as “Jimmy G” and “Poppy,” Jim valued family and God above all. His sense of humor was legendary. We are grateful for his glowing smile, his unconditional love and support, the many lessons he bestowed upon us and all the jokes and laughter we JAMES V. shared. His kindness, GESLOIS patience, strong work ethic and faith-filled life were examples to all of us. Jimmy leaves a legacy of love and integrity with his family and those who knew him. Born May 8, 1934 in Baltimore, Jimmy worked throughout his life at Exxon Mobil and Sea Watch Condominiums. He enjoyed spending time
with family and friends, helping others, bowling and playing cards. Jim was a volunteer baseball coach for Dundalk Rec in the 70’s and he was also a member of the Elks Lodge in Ocean City. In addition to Helen (née Kennedy/Brilhart), his wife of 48 years, he shared a long and happy life with four children, Paul (Susan) Brilhart, Debra (Chuck, dec.) Donofrio, Gregory (dec.) Brilhart and Michael (Melanie) Brilhart; nine grandchildren, Ellen (Channing) Delaplane, Caitlin (Derek) Basye, Kevin (Jessica) Brilhart, Maggie (dec.) Brilhart, Clare Donofrio, Amanda Brilhart, Lucy Donofrio, Alex Brilhart and Max Brilhart; three greatgrandchildren, Zoey, Ava and Aiden; six siblings, Michael, Carmella (dec.), Clara (dec.), Anna, Natalie and
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September 13, 2019 NAPLES, Fla. – With his family by his side, Robert J. (Bob) Murphy peacefully entered into eternal rest on Aug. 30, 2019 at Stansell House Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Anna DiLauro Murphy; his children, R. Kenneth Murphy (Katie) of Clifton, Va, Laura M. Williams (Richard) of Mount Pleasant, S.C. and Brent P. Murphy of Cockeysville; and his grandchildren, Connor, ROBERT J. MURPHY James and Elizabeth Murphy and Harrison and Lila Williams. He is also survived by his brother, Tom Murphy (Rose) of Pasadena. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Gladys Smith Murphy of Pasadena. Bob “Murph” was born Aug. 13, 1940 in Baltimore. He was a graduate of Polytechnic Institute, class of 1958 and Johns Hopkins University. He began work at McCormick & Company at age 17 and continued a successful, life-long career for 40 years until his retirement in 1997. The family received friends on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Ruck Towson Funeral Home on 1050 York Road. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish, 100 Church Lane, Cockeysville, Md. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Macky & Pam Stansell House, Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care, PO Box 1733 Salisbury, Md. 21802. Services are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Md. 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com.
Elizabeth Maria Garey Byrne NEWARK – Elizabeth Maria Garey Byrne, 68, of Newark, Del. passed away suddenly on Sept. 4, surrounded by her loving family. Beth was born in Wilmington, Del. to Gerard and Mabel Garey in 1951. As a young girl, she studied the stars and dreamed of being an astronaut. Her family summered in Ocean City from her grade school years. She and her own family continELIZABETH ued this tradition, enMARIA GAREY joying much of the BYRNE summer at the shore. Beth attended Ursuline Academy and completed a B.A. in childhood education at the University of Delaware, followed by a certificate in special education after finishing 30 credits of graduate study in the field. She worked as a special education teacher for more than 35 years in the Christiana School District. She married John “JB” Byrne in 1975 and raised two children and was the proud grandmother of four “loves SEE NEXT PAGE
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of her life.” A teacher at heart, Beth gave a lifetime of lessons to her family, her friends and her children at school, whom she loved as her own. She taught not only reading, math and science, but love and kindness. Like the sun and rain, her lessons nourish life. We can learn from them every day. Beth is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband who lives in Newark, Del.; son Brian and his wife Dao Le of Manassas, Va.; daughter Tara and husband Nick Hafycz; and grandchildren Darian, Keela, Gerard and Joy, all of whom live in Lincoln University, Pa.; sister Patricia Garey of Wilmington, Del.; brother Gerard and his wife Carole of Ocean Pines; and brother Frank Garey and wife Regan of Mill Hall, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to either UNICEF Kids in Need of Desks (www.unicefusa.org/mission/protect/education/kid s-need-desks-kind) or Puerto Rico and Caribbean Hurricane Relief Fund (www.globalgiving.org/projects/hurricane-maria-caribbean-relief-fund/)
Elizabeth M. Patey WILLARDS – Elizabeth M. Patey, age 94, died on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Katherine Layton Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Elwood Patey, in 1996, and sons, Ronald and Ernest Patey. Surviving are her children, Donald Patey and his wife Wina of Berlin, Tommy Patey, Alan Patey, both ELIZABETH M. PATEY of Willards, Nancy Marie Monroe and her husband Keith of Millsboro, and Jeanette Long and husband George of Copperas Cove, Texas. There are seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were three brothers, Hurdle, Harry and William Mitchell, and a sister Olivia Sue Wyatts. Mrs. Patey attended Berlin High School and had been a homemaker. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family and working on the farm. Elizabeth liked helping others and always put them before herself. A graveside service will be held on Monday Sept. 16 at Riverside Cemetery, at 11 a.m. Rev. Paul Sherwood will officiate. A donation in her memory may be sent to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804, or Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, C/o Laura Gaylor, 11241 Bell Rd. Whaleyville, Md. 21872. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.-com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
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OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a $300,000 emergency expenditure request to replace motors in three of the Ocean City Fire Department’s frontline fire engines, although some creative financing softened the fiscal blow somewhat. On Tuesday, Ocean City Fire Department Chief Richie Bowers and most of the command staff from both the volunteer and career divisions came before the Mayor and Council requesting $300,000 in funding to replace the motors in two fire engines and one engine tanker. Bowers told the elected officials the motors in one or all of the three engines could fail at any time, which would have a negative impact on operational readiness and
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response capability. The chief told the Mayor and Council the existing motors are no longer produced by the manufacturer and parts are not readily available. “The request is to repower three of our engines that have motors that are no longer manufactured,” he said. “We’re unable to get parts or make repairs in a timely manner if we have a major breakdown. We can extend the life of these engines by making this investment now.” Bowers said replacing the fire engine motors now will ensure there is not an emergency situation when one or all of them fail and would not be available. “My concern is that we have a catastrophic breakdown on one of these engines and we would not be able to replace the motor or the parts and it
would be rendered out of service,” he said. “That would certainly compromise our operational readiness any time of the year, but more importantly during our summer season or shoulder seasons.” Bowers joined the department as the new chief in June and quickly began examining every aspect of its readiness from staffing to equipment. It was during that process that the obsolete motors in three of the engines was discovered. “I’ve done a comprehensive review of the fleet since I’ve been here in cooperation with all of the members to make sure we’re making the right decisions based on the data and facts we have,” he said. Councilman Mark Paddack questioned why the issue was just surfacing now.
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“We just had budget hearings in May regarding the expenditures for both the fire and EMS divisions,” he said. “I’m just wondering how this came about now three months and $300,000 later.” Bowers responded, “To answer your question, it was a comprehensive review where we really peeled back the onion to see where we were and we found out these motors are no longer produced, which put us in a compromised position operationally.” Bowers said the issue with the obsolete motors came about during his initial review of the department and its readiness. “When I got here, I wanted to do a comprehensive review of all budget items, but also more importantly our service delivery,” he said. “Part of that service delivery is staff, but also apparatus.” The issue with the obsolete motors is apparently not unique to the Ocean City Fire Department. In addition, there has already been an occasion when one of Ocean City’s fire engines with the obsolete motor broke down and was temporarily out of service, according to Bowers. “There are a number of departments including the Boston Fire Department, that have parked engines because these motors are no longer manufactured and parts are not available,” he said. “Just recently within the last couple of weeks, we had one of these engines go down. Fortunately, with the great mechanics we have, we were able to fix it. Otherwise, we would not have been able to put that engine back in service.” While the $300,000 expenditure was not anticipated at budget time, the sting of it was eased somewhat by some creative financing. Budget Manager Jennie Knapp explained the county’s grant for volunteer fire and ambulance service for West Ocean City came in around $51,000 more than what the town had budgeted. The county’s grant for new pagers for the Ocean City fire department also yielded another $35,000, while both the volunteer and career divisions each came in around $91,000 under budget in the last fiscal year. Essentially, with moving those funds around, the actual out-of-pocket for the town for the three new motors is around $34,000 from the general fund. Bowers also responded to a question about the plan to install the new motors once the council approved, which they unanimously did on Tuesday. “We have an installation plan if the council approves the expenditure,” he said. “When they are delivered, we’ll send the first unit up and it takes about a month to install and check everything. When the first one is done, we’ll send the next one up. … we’ll have all three motors installed and these three engines will be back in service by the start of the next summer season. We’ll only do one at a time so we don’t compromise our operational readiness.”
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SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County will consider new procedures for filling school board vacancies. Last week, the Wicomico County Council held a work session on the procedure for filling a vacancy on the Wicomico County Board of Education. “I looked at what could be done and what could be changed from what we are doing now in terms of filling a vacancy,” Council Attorney Bob Taylor said. In the event of a vacancy, the Wicomico County Board of Education Nominating Commission seeks qualified applicants for appointment to the school board. Within 60 days of a vacancy, the commission develops criteria for choosing nominees, publicizes the names of applicants, holds two public hearings on the applicants for appointment and submits the names of two nominees to the Wicomico County Council. From there, the council is expected to hold a public hearing regarding the nominees within 60 days. If the council deems at least one of the nominees acceptable, it will then vote on the nominees and fill the vacancy. “It’s a somewhat complex procedure because it involves a nominating commission that then makes recommendations to the council,” Taylor told the council last week. “And as we saw what happened a couple of months ago, that can get hung up in council and the whole process could take quite a while.” Earlier this year, the council voted to appoint Tonya Laird Lewis to fill a vacancy on the school board created by the death of member David Goslee, who was elected to represent District 3 late last year. That decision, however, followed a lengthy nomination process and a tie vote between Lewis and candidate Gains Hawkins Jr. Taylor said a referendum question posed to voters in the 2016 general election offered options for how members of the school board were chosen,
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September 13, 2019
BY MARK RICKARDS
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OCEAN CITY – For BikeFest weekend, both the Boardwalk trams and the West Ocean City Park and Ride lot will be in full operation. The West Ocean City Park and Ride lot will also reopen again on Thursday, Sept. 19 for Sunfest through Sunday, Sept. 22, the final day of Sunfest. The ticket booth will be open for Sunfest all four days beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. and bus tickets can as always be purchased from the bus drivers. No ticket booth will be open for BikeFest. For both weekends, Shore Transit Connections will take place at the park and ride station with a stop at the Tanger Outlets across Route 50. The Boardwalk trams run a single shift of noon to 8 p.m. this weekend for BikeFest. For Sunfest, trams are running from the 10 a.m. time slot up to midnight Thursday, Friday and Saturday with final closing time at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. Sunfest weekend is always a good time to ride the trams one last time as Ocean City says farewell to the summer of 2019. The trams will be back better than ever for Springfest in 2020. Coastal Highway buses will continue to run 10-minute frequency of service through BikeFest and Sunfest. The day after Sunfest on Sept. 23 the buses revert to a fall schedule, which is still 24hour service but reduces the frequency to 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to midnight and 40 minutes from midnight until 6 a.m. The best option for the user is to track the bus arrival by the TransLoc bus tracking app called “Rider.” Also texting by stop gives real time arrival information to a cell phone text. Text your bus stop identification number to 414-11 when you’re at the bus stop. A good way to visit Sunfest or BikeFest with the Inlet parking lot occupied by the tents of the festivities is to take the bus from your location of your condo, hotel or residence. Bus stops are located within a quarter mile walking distance of most hotels and condominiums and in many cases much less than a short walk. Even residential areas, such as Montego Bay and Caine Woods, are walkable and are a short distance from bus stops which are located every other block on Coastal Highway. The main station at 145th Street has buses leaving every 10 minutes. Parking is available on 145th Street or on the side streets including the parallel street of Sinepuxent Avenue. Also, for Sunfest there will be parking at the south convention center lot with a shuttle direct to the Inlet for festival goers. During BikeFest regular stops in front of the convention center will provide easy access for BikeFest attendees without concerns of parking. Enjoy the festivities, and transportation will be here to serve you. (The writer is the transit manager for the Town of Ocean City’s Department of Public Works.)
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Why Do Farmers Lay Litter In Fall Editor: This fall, farmers on the Eastern Shore will spread chicken litter on the soil to supply nutrients, micronutrients and organic matter – the very things crops need to grow. It makes sense to many of us why pungent, plant-powering litter is applied to fields in the spring, when crops like corn take root. But what reason would a farmer have to apply litter in the fall? Good reason, in fact. Farmers use chicken litter as an organic, slow-release plant food to nourish small grains like barley, wheat and rye, which can be made into everything from cow silage to craft beer. These crops, planted in the fall and harvested the following year, are hardier in cold weather than summer annuals like corn and soybeans. In addition, their roots hold soil in place, reducing overwinter erosion and improving water quality in every watershed. When chicken litter hits a farm field in autumn, its nutrients are being locked into the soil for a purpose, not just to wait around for spring planting. You might also see chicken litter from family-owned chicken farms being trucked to other farm fields this fall. Doing so puts litter in the hands of farmers whose fields can most benefit from its nutrients, and it moves lit-
ter out of sensitive watersheds. Delmarva’s chicken companies help fund the Maryland litter transport program, and today, about 10 percent of the region’s chicken litter is transported before it’s applied. The litter transport program is just one tool Maryland farmers reach for to improve water quality, both in the Chesapeake Bay and in other watersheds. Their commitment to the environment has cut agriculture’s nitrogen and phosphorus loads to the bay by 25 percent, even as nutrient levels in stormwater runoff from urban areas have increased. Maryland has more work to do to improve our region’s water quality, but we’re confident farmers will continue to be part of the solution. Holly Porter Georgetown, Del. (The writer is the executive director of the Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc.) TO OUR READERS: The Dispatch welcomes any and all letters from our readers. All letters are encouraged typed, but not required, and we reserve the right to edit each letter for clarity, accuracy and brevity. Letters should include writer’s name, address and day and evening telephone numbers. If we are unable to reach the writer, we will have to withhold the letter. Due to space restraints, letters under 500 words in length will be given top priority. Letters can be mailed to The Dispatch, P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811, emailed to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com or faxed to 410641-0966.
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Funding Requests Need Unique Review
The concept of how much and for how long Ocean City should fund special events is a complicated matter, resulting in efforts to create a formal policy to guide government officials likely being doomed. While Councilman John Gehrig’s intentions are sound, there are too many practical factors that make his goal of creating a policy to guide the city with special event funding unrealistic. However, it would be wise for the city to create a set of general procedures to follow to ensure fairness when deciding how to carve out funding for events. A robust debate took place last month at City Hall over how long the city should continue to provide funding to new events. The philosophy is seed money from the city will help launch fledgling events, which aspire to be economic generators. The concept is early support from the city will allow the events to build a following with the goal being for them to eventually be self-sustaining. One event that called the city’s policy into question is a craft beer festival, which was seeking funding support from the city despite being a popular event for a few years. Funding was sought to allow the event to grow after its recent success required it move to the convention center. “The city is investing in this craft beer event and it’s growing to the point it needs to be moved to the convention center,” Gehrig said. “That’s a great thing and I’m happy for them and there’s mutual benefit for the city. I just think we need a policy for the TAB that spells out funding for pre-existing events. … We basically got in the way of private enterprise. Those are the kinds of unintended consequences. I don’t think it can be arbitrary because then you can have personal preference coming into play. That’s why we need a policy.” Businessman Todd Ferrante, who serves on the city’s tourism commission and the Tourism Advisory Board, said a case-by-case review of events will need to occur to ensure the city is getting the most out of its investments. “If we limited it just to seed money, we would have never kept providing funds to support Bike Week,” he said. “We’ve funded that for more than three years and look at what that has become.” Each event is different and must be judged separately. The current process of having the events reviewed and vetted by TAB followed by a recommendation to the council seems to be working fine. Though a formal policy would be best in a perfect world, there are too many intangibles and specifics to consider with each event for there ever to be an official protocol to follow.
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More than 20 years ago, Worcester County embarked on a visioning campaign for the future called “Worcester 2000.” The quasi-strategic planning effort was largely geared toward development and much of the debate centered on Route 50. In the end, most of the effort turned out to be a waste of time and money with the only significant result being new design guidelines from Herring Creek east to the Route 50 Bridge. Over the course of the year-long effort, this paper covered dozens of workshops and hearings involving citizen input. A common phrase expressed by long-time residents reflected their desire for Route 50 to not become “another Ritchie Highway” referring to the commercial-dominated roadway around Glen Burnie. It’s safe to say 20 years later that’s essentially what Route 50 from Berlin to Ocean City is becoming. The southside of Route 50 has undergone the most change in the last two decades with the Ocean Landings developments near Route 589 and the retail and hotel boom east of Herring Creek dominating the landscapes. Two new leases have recently been signed in the Ocean Landings II shopping center, home to IHOP, Fox’s Pizza Den and PetSmart, among others. Two new retail/restaurant spaces are being constructed closest to Route 50, while the neighboring Ocean Landings I, home to Wal-Mart and Home Depot, appears at full occupancy. Further east it was learned this week a 7-Eleven is coming for the intersection of Route 50 and Samuel Bowel Boulevard (across from Glen Riddle). This will mark two 7-Eleven stores within five miles of each other if all plans advance, as the same branded convenience store is planned for the entrance to Berlin at Main Street and Route 50. No matter where you fall on whether this type of development is good for the area and the economy, the bottom line is the drive from Berlin to Ocean City will continue to see more congestion in the coming months and years. With the new projects will inevitably come more traffic lights. Over the last few years, I have taken some shots at The Baltimore Sun for what I perceive as negative editorial leanings on Ocean City as well as news coverage that paints the resort area in an unflattering and inaccurate light. The paper’s editorial board read a recent jab I took in this space and penned “An end-of-summer love letter to Ocean City” in response. Below are some excerpts from the editorial. “Recently, the publisher of The Dispatch and Maryland Coast Dispatch, sister newspapers that have long served Ocean City and other nearby resort communities, wrote a note to his readers suggesting The Baltimore Sun was not a fan. It takes a lot to wound the pride of your typical editorial board member (our skin thickness is generally measured by the yard, not the fraction of an inch), but his criticism that The Sun ‘’likes to blast Ocean City while promoting beach resorts in Delaware and New Jersey’ cut deep. So here we are pledging our fealty to the town … “We understand where second generation Dispatch publisher Steven Green is coming from given our recently expressed preference for not building a third Chesapeake Bay Bridge (“The best place for a new Bay Bridge? Nowhere,” Aug. 28). In recent years, The Sun has more than once criticized the Ocean City’s elected leaders for not being sufficiently supportive of offshore wind power given the impact of climate change on their community and we’ve knocked Gov. Larry Hogan and his faithful lapdog, Comptroller Peter Franchot, for insisting all public schools start after Labor Day to accommodate Ocean City’s labor needs. We still find that last one a classic case of a tail wagging the dog given the importance of public education in this state, not to mention the challenge of finding day care the week before Labor Day. Of course, we’ve also praised Ocean City’s efforts to improve pedestrian safety and even thought the mid-block fencing on Coastal Highway intended to reduce jaywalking was a fine idea even as many local residents and vacationers alike spoke out against such inconvenience. “This kind of robust critique of public officials is, well, kind of what we do. And if Mayor Rick Meehan or members of the Ocean City Council think we’re too tough on them, they might want to run that by Baltimore’s last several mayors including Catherine Pugh who found herself on the wrong side of a “Healthy Holly” scandal resigning from office just months after the questionable book deal was first reported by The Sun. “So we thought this might be a good moment to send our own little note to Ocean City and remind everyone down on the boardwalk that we’re thinking of them and would really prefer to spend more time there but, you know, we’ve got these jobs and chores and kids and stuff. We thought of you this week as Hurricane Dorian moved north and were relieved to hear that it was destined to only give a glancing blow. And so we will leave you with the words of John Dyer, the nonagenarian Baltimore native whom Mayor Meehan recently awarded a key to the city (along with his wife Kitty) for being such loyal devotees. "It’s just a great place to be,” the father of six and grandfather of 15 told a Dispatch reporter. “We agree completely. Of course, it would also be nice if the mayor and council would get on board that off-shore wind project and not stress out about turbines that can barely be seen on the horizon but hey, who’s perfect?”
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September 13, 2019
BY CHARLENE SHARPE
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BERLIN – A local widow hopes to carry on her husband’s legacy of generosity with a care bag campaign for the homeless. In an effort to celebrate the kindness of her late husband, Bishopville resident Joyce Royer will host an outreach event for the homeless in Ocean City Oct. 5, in honor of what would have been her husband Fred Royer’s 80th birthday. Royer passed away in May due to sarcomatoid mesothelioma. “He always wanted to help the less fortunate,” Joyce Royer said. “It was just something he felt he should do. He’d like this.” The Royers, who purchased a condo in Ocean City in the 1980s and eventually bought a home in Bishopville, spent years enjoying what they consider “God’s country.” Fred Royer enjoyed visiting the beach and Boardwalk but also loved Berlin and made daily stops at On What Grounds for coffee. It was on his forays into Ocean City, however, that he would often encounter people in need of a little help. His children said he was notorious for giving jackets to the homeless or offering them a few dollars for a meal. “My dad was someone who helped people in need without a lot of fanfare,” said son Robby Royer. To honor his charitable nature, the Royers are currently collecting food and toiletries to fill care bags they’ll distribute with a free lunch Oct. 5 at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea in Ocean City. The Royers are currently collecting donations of toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, soap, brushes, etc.), food items (beef jerky, crackers, granola bars, etc.) and warm clothing (socks, hats, gloves) to fill what they’re calling “Bags of Blessing.” The bags will also include information on local resources for those in need. Royer said several family friends and local organizations had already donated to the cause but that she wanted to have enough supplies to fill 100 bags. Those that aren’t distributed Oct. 5 will be passed out to those in need during the winter months. Royer said it was hard losing her husband after nearly 60 years of marriage and that the campaign to provide bags to the homeless was a way to ensure his spirit of generosity lived on. Her daughter agreed. “I think it’s important to encourage people to pay it forward,” Lisa Royer said. “My dad never judged. He believed in second chances. Anybody could be down on their luck.” For more information on the collection effort or to donate call 301-291-5716 or email helpwkindness@gmail.com.
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MANAGING EDITOR
BERLIN – It was an up and down week to start the season for Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team with a 2-1 win on the road last Thursday followed by a tight 1-0 loss to Salisbury Christian in the home opener on Monday. With new Head Coach Jon Adkins at the helm, the Mallards are seeking to repeat as Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) champions. Last year’s varsity team went 12-2-2 to win the conference title and that will be the goal heading into
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the 2019 campaign. Just 10 players return from last year’s team, but the returners are key players expected to provide the nucleus. In addition, Worcester has a flock of underclassmen ready to make their mark on the program. The title defense started well last week with a 2-1 conference win over Holly Grove in the season opener on the road. The Mallards then fell to ESIAC rival Salisbury Christian, 1-0, on Monday at home. Next week, the Mallards go out of conference for a pair of games starting with Cape Henlopen at home on Monday followed by Laurel on the road next Wednesday.
Worcester Girls Win Season Opener On Road
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Seahawks Cruise Past Arcadia, 35-14
Decatur quarterback Ashten Snelsire sets up the Seahawk offense during last Friday’s win over Arcadia in the season opener. Photo by MaryAnn Cropper-Hickman
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MANAGING EDITOR
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team got its 2019 season off to a fast start last weekend with a 35-14 win over visiting Arcadia in the first official game played on the new turf field. The season opener was originally scheduled for last Friday night, but was moved to Saturday afternoon because of the lingering effects of Hurricane Dorian. Once the Decatur team burst onto the new turf field installed over the summer, it was all business for the Seahawks. Decatur’s offensive and defensive
lines manhandled Arcadia from the start and the Seahawks led 28-0 at the half. Decatur continued its dominance in the second half and cruised to the 35-14 win. Next up for Decatur is a road game against Queen Anne’s on Friday, the first in a long string against tough Bayside North opponents. The Seahawks’ next home game is set for Friday, September 20 during which the new turf field will be dedicated as Robert G. Knox Field in honor of the long-time coach and the stadium will be dedicated as the Louis H. Taylor Stadium in honor of the former principal and current Worcester County Public Schools superintendent.
BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity soccer team opened the season with a 5-1 win over Salisbury Christian on Monday, the first of four road games to start the season for the Mallards. Worcester took control early against Salisbury Christian and took a 3-0 lead into halftime before closing out the 5-1 win. In a bit of scheduling anomaly, the Mallards will play their first four games on the road this sea-
Decatur Boys Off To Fast 2-0 Start
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MANAGING EDITOR
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team got its season off to a fast start this week with a pair of wins to jump out to an early 2-0 record. On Monday, the Seahawks opened with a resounding 4-1 win over North Caroline at home on their first official game on the new turf field at Decatur.
The very next day, the Decatur boys traveled to Crisfield and beat the Crabbers, 3-2, in a tough Bayside South game on the road to improve to 2-0 early in the season. On Friday, the Seahawks will face Mardela at home, followed by a road game next Tuesday at Worcester County rival Snow Hill. On September 20, the Decatur boys will face Queen Anne’s on the road on Childhood Cancer Night at Lions Stadium.
Seahawks Take First In Pines Match
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MANAGING EDITOR
Decatur’s Devin Waters rushes for a big gain as Arcadia defenders attempt to rein him in along the sideline. Waters finished with a 128 yards rushing including a touchdown. Photo by MaryAnn Cropper-Hickman
son, all against Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference rivals including Salisbury Christian, Salisbury School, Saints Peter and Paul and Gunston. The Worcester girls will then play the same four conference opponents, practically in the same order, to close out the regular season. So, with an eight-game regular season schedule, the Mallards will play four straight on the road followed by four straight at home. Next up for Worcester is a road game next Wednesday against old rival Saints Peter and Paul.
OCEAN PINES – Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team won its first match of the season last week, beating Bayside South rival Bennett by 19 strokes on a long, hot day at the Ocean Pines Golf Course. The Seahawks had finished second in each of their first two matches of the season, coming in just behind Bayside North schools. Last Wednesday at Ocean Pines, Decatur broke through with an impressive firstplace finish, coming in 19 strokes below second-place finisher Bennett on a hot day with the course playing tough for all competitors. The par-five
fourth hole was especially tough last week, yielding a nearly nine stroke average throughout the match. Nonetheless, it was the Seahawks finishing first, led by Brady Leonard, who was the medalist on the day with a 40, and a 46 from Katelyn David. Jack Reilly led Bennett with a 47. For the season, Decatur now has a firstplace finish and two second-place finishes through three matches. In the season opener, the Seahawks finished second behind Kent Island at Rum Pointe with a team score of 187, just seven strokes behind the leader. Last week, the Seahawks finished second behind Easton with a team score of 178, just two strokes behind the leader.
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Tough Guy Of The Week:
The first Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to Decatur’s Devin Waters for his outstanding performance in a 35-14 win over Arcadia. Waters rushed for 128 yards including a touchdown and also had an interception and made eight tackles on defense. Pictured above is Waters (center) flanked by APT physical therapist Charles Curran (left) and Coach Bob Knox (right). Submitted Photo
41st Challenge Cup Tournament Underway
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – The 41st Annual Charles Kratz and Scott Smith Challenge Cup is underway, pitting boats and teams of anglers from the Ocean City Marlin Club against their rivals from Cape May. The Challenge Cup, which pits teams of boats from the Ocean City Marlin Club against teams of boats from the Cape May Marlin and Tuna Club, officially began in 1978 as a formal competition between the friendly rivals which share the same canyons off the coast. The two rival clubs meet each September to compete for the Challenge Cup and bragging rights for the next year. The tournament used to alternate between Cape May and Ocean City,
but has been a strictly Ocean City event the last several years because of the nightlife and other amenities the resort offers. If ever one team wins three Challenge Cup tournaments in a row, the trophy is retired and turned over to the winning club, while the losing club purchases a new trophy. The contest has been fairly close over the years with each team retiring trophies, but Ocean City has had the upper hand in recent years. Ocean City won the Challenge Cup last year for the second year in a row and will have the opportunity to win for a third time this weekend. If Ocean City prevails, the Challenge Cup will be retired. The tournament got started with the first of three fishing days on Thursday. The competing boats will choose to fish two of the three fishing days, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Seahawks Perfect To Start New Season BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
The Seahawks opened with 3-0 sweep of Bayside South rival Parkside at home last Friday. On Monday, Decatur traveled to county rival Snow Hill and blanked the Eagles, 3-0. After two matches, the Seahawks have not lost a set.
Decatur Girls Drop Season Opener
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity volleyball team remained unbeaten this week after sweeping its first two matches of the season.
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
BERLIN – Decatur’s girls’ varsity soccer team took a tough 2-1 loss to North Caroline in the season opener on the road this week. The Seahawks fell to the Bulldogs on Monday at North Caroline. The De-
catur girls will look to get back on track with another road game against Wicomico next Monday, followed by a home game against Bennett next Wednesday. The Seahawks will then face Snow Hill and Parkside at home before a stretch of three straight games against tough Bayside North opponents.
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here’s a big difference between listening and hearing. My kids have taught me that in recent years. Nowadays, I have come to understand my boys, ages 11 (sixth grader) and 9 (fourth grader), can hear their parents speaking but they are not always listening to everything they are saying. I equate it to reading. To truly understand something that’s being read, you must read with intention and focus to fully comprehend and follow what’s being delivered. To understand what’s being said, you must listen intently. You can hear someone saying something, but if you don’t care what’s being said you have no chance of grasping the words and getting anything out of it. I’m sure all adults have been in conversations with other adults and known full well the other person is not invested in the conversation. His or her mind is not focused on the content of what’s being said, despite holding eye contact the entire time. It’s incredibly rude in my opinion. Though not as unacceptable as grown-ups who should know better, my kids are both guilty of hearing me and their mother but not listening. They are not focused and frankly at various points – such as in the middle of a video game, biking to get ice cream or when a favorite hip hop jam of the day comes on the radio -- they don’t care what’s being said. I don’t think my kids are intending to be rude, and maybe the same could be said with adults, who might just have an incredible amount on the plate and distracted by life. Nonetheless, it can be frustrating to be completely ignored, but I must admit I’m getting a lot of practice at coping with this sort of thing at home. For example, due to Carson being on the spectrum and struggling with
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transitions, we are accustomed to giving our kids a countdown when we have something planned. This is especially the case in the mornings when we are getting ready for school. I usually give 15-, 10- and five-minute reminders of when we are heading out the door. These usually involve other tasks they need to complete before that time comes as well. Inevitably, both boys leave something significant until the five-minute mark before we must leave. Since being shirtless is his most comfortable zone, Carson usually waits till the fiveminute countdown to put his shirt on. For Beckett, who prefers to not wear shoes as much as Carson likes going without shirts, he waits until five minutes to put his shoes on. One day this week I gave the boys their customary “five minutes until we leave for school” reminder and I didn’t hear the typically stammering around the house for this or that. Since I was tied up, I didn’t follow up. When it came time to leave, I noticed neither were ready. Carson didn’t have his shirt on, and Beckett couldn’t even tell me where to locate his shoes. I asked Beckett what was up and why he wasn’t ready. He answered that he didn’t know when he heard “five minutes” that it meant we were leaving then. A shirtless Carson immediately sidled up next to a shoeless Beckett, shaking his head in agreement. It hadn’t registered because it wasn’t what they wanted to hear. On the way to school, after I got them to agree we have been doing the countdown thing for years, we talked about the difference between hearing and listening. In his best attorney impression, Beckett argued my point was illogical, saying you can’t hear without listening and you can’t listen without hearing. I pointed to what had transpired five minutes earlier as an example of
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raphics about parenting often fill my social media feeds. These are well-intentioned, profound nuggets of knowledge that result in feelings of pride or guilt depending on my current view of my parenting prowess. For example, a message on Facebook this week read, “10 lessons I want to instill in my kids … If you’re thankful, show it. If you love someone, tell them. If you’re wrong, fess up. If you’re confused, ask questions. If you learn something, teach others. If you’re stuck, ask for help. If you made a mistake, apologize. If you trip, get back up. If someone needs help, help them. If you see wrong, take a stance.” With my boys, there are examples I can give that prove they have done of each of these in their lives. Unfortunately, there are other occasions when they have done the exact opposite. At this point, I believe there are more situations where they have not followed these lessons. All I know to do is celebrate the good instances and correct and lead when they don’t. I look forward to more days of celebrating since they are not as exhausting, but getting there is part of the journey.
(The writer is the publisher and editor of The Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com.)
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just that. He then argued that time point, alluding to the clock in the car saying it had now been 12 minutes. Carson tapped me on the shoulder, showing his watch said the same thing. After school drop-offs that day, I needed some larger than normal deep breaths on my way to work.
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The Republican Women of Worcester County donated more than $200 worth of school supplies to Worcester County G.O.L.D. for distribution. Pictured, from left, are RWWC Literacy Committee members Liz Mumford, and Marge Matturro are pictured with Worcester County G.O.L.D. Executive Director Sandy Sipes, center.
Foreign exchange students of The Salisbury School recently visited the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. These students are from the Ernst-Abbe-Gymnasium in Okerkochen, Germany. By touring the museum, the students were able to gain an appreciation for the rich and vibrant history of Ocean City and also learned about native sea life. Submitted Photos
The Kona Ice truck made a special visit to Ocean City Elementary the week before school started to welcome back the faculty and staff with delicious snowballs.
Members of the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club provided and served dinner at the Believe in Tomorrow's House by the Sea recently for families getting a respite at the beach.
The Germantown School Community Heritage Center hosted a community dinner to raise money for Berlin resident John Maxwell, whose home was destroyed in a fire in June. Through the dinner and donations from area residents, $1,712. Pictured presenting a check to Jennifer Scott of Taylor Bank are Victor Smack, Scott, Barbara Purnell, Wilbur Pitts, Carol Rose and Carolyn Fassett.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): It might not be wise to pursue goals involving others, unless you can stop impulsively rejecting new ideas. Either open your mind or wait until next week, when this "ornery" mood passes. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It's a good time for the Bovine to be creative and practical for yourself and your surroundings. Shop wisely, not impulsively, and keep your Bull's eye focused on quality, not quantity. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You should feel more confident about moving ahead with plans that had to be delayed by an unexpected turn of events. Also, family matters might need more time than first anticipated. CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Be considerate of others as you move into a new area in your professional life. Take time to meet people and discuss mutual goals. The more you get to know each other, the better. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Creating a fuss could get your ideas noticed quickly. But it would be best to present your case, and then wait for a reaction to follow in due course, rather than try to force it to happen. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Unkept promises might cause plans to go awry this week. You can either grumble about people "letting you down" or find a way to make the best of it and move on. The choice is yours. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Putting off making a commitment early in the week could be a good move. Best to act when you know you're making an informed decision. Expect more facts to emerge by the week's end. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): A recent act of kindness on your part could take on special meaning this week. Also, look for signs of upcoming changes in both your personal and professional relationships. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Many of the tougher communication barriers between you and others in the workplace or at home could begin breaking down this week. Expect some surprises to emerge. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): Your "tough love" attitude toward someone you care for could be misunderstood. Try to be less judgmental and show more consideration in the way you relate to that person. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): An unexpected workplace challenge could be daunting. But take what you know (and you know more than you realize) and apply it to the problem, and you should see positive results. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Recent relationship changes for both single and paired Pisces continue to influence much of your week. Keep your focus on developing the positive aspects as you move along. BORN THIS WEEK: You set your goals with assurance and influence others to follow suit. You would be an excellent philosopher and teacher. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Before checking out Berlin’s Small Town Throwdown on Main Street, organized by the Atlantic Hotel and Fager’s Island, I visited the Shrimp Boat, the Dough Roller in West Ocean City and Generals Kitchen.
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The next Ocean City Presbyterian Church Rummage Sale will be on 9/28 with Sarah Dypsky, Jan Owens and Carol Reese ringing up purchases.
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At the 1st Annual Wags & Wine Event at Windmill Creek Vineyard, Dustin Bradley and Lauren Bennett gave out food samples from Concord Pet Foods in Berlin.
Roxana Volunteer Fire Company members, including Bonnie Mitchell and Gary Walls, are always on hand at The Freeman Stage in case of an emergency.
AGH Junior Auxiliary Group Welcoming Committee Chair Jennifer Klepper welcomed new member Cami Rogers to the group’s September social.
Nori Sushi Bar and Grill owner Sophia Christian and AGM Saphara Lambrinos hosted a wonderful AGH Junior Auxiliary Group social in September.
Bob Reese and Pastor Dan McKenty helped out with the August Rummage Sale at Ocean City Presbyterian Church.
One of the beneficiaries of the 1st Annual Wags & Wine fundraiser was Worcester County Humane Society, represented by Dulce Olexo and Tina Walas at Windmill Creek Vineyard.
Encouraging attendees to adopt and shop at the 1st Annual Wags & Wine fundraiser were Emily Cyrus and Luciana Bianco for the Wicomico County Humane Society.
Windmill Creek Vineyard and Winery owner Jeannie Mariner and Alyssa Shockley were ecstatic with the turnout for their inaugural Wags & Wine event.
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Each week staff photographer Chris Parypa is tasked with submitting a photo from his vast library to be featured in this space. Above, some hopeful fishermen enjoy the sights and sounds from the pier earlier this month. To purchase any of Parypa’s photos, click over to www.chrisparypa.com.
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Kids of Summer
Thomas Vaughan, 15 months, and Caile Edwards, 11, in Ocean City
Cinderella Griffin, 8 months, in Ocean City
Olivia Gallagher, 9, and Brian George, 6, in Ocean City
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It’s our pleasure to produce the 13th Annual Kids of Summer photo series, featuring little ones of all ages, from near and far, enjoying all that comes with the summer season. If you would like your child(ren) featured in this space, there’s still time. Just email us your photo(s) at editor@mdcoastdispatch.com or mail to P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811 with the child’s name, Cassie Kroart, 11, Sam O'Reilly, 11, Morgan Cushing, 10, age and location. Grace O'Reilly, 9, and Annabelle Kroart, 9, on Assateague
Daniel, 7, Patrick, 4, and Caroline Miller, 11, in Ocean City
Jack Bradford, 4, in Ocean City
Jacob Deloach, 4, in Ocean City
Lucas Field, 3, in Ocean City
Kaden Stokes, 13 months, on Assateague
Sienna Pearce, 11, in Ocean City
Nico Field, 1, in Ocean City
Madelyn Bell, 11, and Benjamin Stevenson, 1, in Ocean City
Caroline Miller, 11, in Ocean City
Keera Pearce, 7, in Ocean City
Jessica Hackimer, 16, in West Ocean City
Kaelyn Rogers, 9, on Assateague
Reese Ramirez, 4, in Ocean City
Daniel Miller, 7, in Ocean City
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SNOW HILL – The annual Worcester County Fair opens at Byrd Park in Snow Hill on Friday, Sept. 13 and runs through the weekend with a variety of new entertainment as well as traditional favorites. On Friday, Sept. 13, the fair will open with a Safe Kids Celebration and an interactive story time set in a hay wagon. Buster Douglas, Mini Horse Wonder will make you believe unicorns do exist. Smoky Bear will be on hand, and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will put on a K-9 demonstration. Many agencies will be offering giveaways and providing activities for the children. Families can visit the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation Ag Showcase, sponsored by M&T Bank, for hands-on learning and crafts. Learn the beautiful art of Rangoli in the afternoon. Friday evening features the anticipated auction of prize winning cakes and closes with the musical sounds of God’s Country Crossroads. A highlight of this year’s fair will be the dunk booth to benefit Operation We Care (OWC), a local grassroots organization that has supported military men and women and first responders for 12 years. OWC packs over 2,000 care packages a year which are sent to deployed troops. OWC strives to support both active duty and veteran military through care packages, events, and a variety of assistance outlets. OWC also makes donations to local law enforcement and fire departments in addition to many support and appreciation causes. Sheriff Matt Crisafulli will be among the first to take the plunge on Friday at 11 a.m. Delegate Wayne Hartman will be inviting the crowd to try to dunk him on Saturday at 1 p.m. with OWC founder Jeff Merritt, Snow Hill postal clerk Steven Zelechowski, John Foxwell from Worcester County Public Works and others volunteering throughout the weekend. Local legislators, educators, business and community leaders are encouraged to participate for this great cause. Saturday, Sept. 14 has a full slate of activities including kid’s games and contests, livestock shows, salsa and square dancing, karate demonstration and Drums Around the World with Ted Nichols. After admiring the exhibits in the indoor tent, those feeling inspired
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to learn can join Patty Grey in the Crochet Circle. The featured act on Saturday afternoon is sure to be a crowd pleaser. John “Laughing Wolf” from the Great Cherokee Nation will be putting on a thrilling demonstration of horsemanship and tricks with Sokie, his trained appaloosa at 2 p.m. Saturday also features the popular Classic Car & Truck Show. Dash plaques go to the first 50 participants. Fair goers can vote for their favorites to vie for one of the sponsor trophies. The Peninsula Tractor Organization will also be on hand with an antique tractor demonstration. On Saturday evening, come out for the annual Talent Show at 6 p.m. when youth and adult acts will compete for cash prizes and a year’s worth of bragging rights. A non-denominational church service by Bayside Community Church will be held Sunday morning at 11. Sunday also features Lego Building contests, arts and crafts for kids, Rangoli and Paint Day in the Park. Two talented young ladies take center stage on Sunday afternoon. Kira Knappenberger, a member of the Voyagers 4-H Club, will put her two Dobermans through their paces with an exciting demonstration of dog training and agility skills. Then, all are invited back to the main tent to enjoy the classic rock and country sounds of Haydyn Ryan before the fair closes out with its awards ceremony. The Worcester County Fair celebrates the county’s agricultural roots upon the start of harvest season. The fair highlights accomplishments of both 4-H and FFA youth with awards for their entries and livestock showing. Worcester FFA will be selling local honey at the Fair with four delicious varieties. Voyagers 4-H Club offers a yarn and wool sale with a huge variety from which to choose. The Worcester County Fair is a family-friendly event open to the entire community. There is no admission charge. Well-behaved pets are welcome and must remain on leash at all times. Other attractions include Scales and Tales Exhibits, Black Acre Farm pony rides, UMES fruit crop display, food and craft vendors, and more. For a full schedule of events, visit www.worcestercountyfair.com. or call 410-632-1972.
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who’s where when 28th/127th Street Pit & Pub 410-289-2020 • 443-664-7482 28th St. & CoaStal hwy. & 127th St. & CoaStal hwy. Friday, Sept. 13: Rogue Citizens Saturday, Sept. 14: Olds Cool Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.)
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Local Inventor Looks “To Revolutionize How To Clean”
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BERLIN – A resort restaurateur is headed to Las Vegas later this year to showcase his new cleaning product and compete against other inventors for a chance to win an innovation award. In November, Robert Wyne, coowner of On the Bay Seafood in Ocean City, will travel to the ISSA Show in Las Vegas. Each year, manufacturers, distributors, facility managers, building contractors and residential cleaners come together for the country’s leading event on cleaning and maintenance solutions. It is there that Wyne will showcase his new invention, KleenzDri, a first-ofits-kind product to clean and dry surfaces in seconds. “Slip-and-fall accidents are a huge problem,” he said. “Attending HotelMotel-Restaurant trade shows you always see new product lines, but there was no product line that identified or tried to solve this issue.” In 2015, Wyne said he partnered with chemists to begin developing a product line that not only cleans grease, dirt, spills, oil and other tough messes, but also dries within 10 seconds. And after a year of testing, he said they had finally perfected the formula.
Robert Wyne is pictured with his KleenzDri invention in front of his Ocean City business. Submitted Photo
“We would test one in our restaurant, change it, test another one, and in time it became a fantastic product,” he said. “We’ve been using it in our kitchen for three years now.” Wyne said KleenzDri works on floors, tables and countertops, menus, glass, kitchens, bathrooms and more. He added that it also eliminates a customer’s experience of sitting at a wet table or booth. “You only need this one cleaner,” he said. “This does it all.”
Wyne said surfaces could be cleaned using KleenzDri and disposable paper towels or mop cloths. He said bar towels and reusable mops are often used to clean entire restaurants, transferring germs and dirt from one area to the next. “We are trying to revolutionize how to clean,” he said. “We have a revolutionary cleaner, but let’s try and change the industry in how we execute this.” Wyne said he has worked along-
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side chemists, a marketing team, graphic and website designers and patent agents to make KleenzDri a reality. And at the suggestion of his marketing team, Wyne said he will introduce his product to the public at the ISSA Show in November. While the product is not currently on the market, he noted that he is working with a manufacturer in Ohio to produce 2,500 four-ounce sample bottles to hand out at the trade show. “We hope that stirs up some interest,” he said. Wyne said he has also entered his product into the trade show’s 2019 ISSA Innovation Award Program, an online competition in which industry professionals and members of the public can vote for the year’s best cleaning products, dispensers, equipment and more. “When we entered that, we realized they had a contest for the best new cleaning products for 2019,” he said. “So we put our name in the hat there.” Wyne encouraged everyone to vote for his product. “We are trying to be the number one new cleaning product in the country,” he said. “I think it stands a good chance.” For more information on KleenzDri, or to vote for Wyne’s product in the ISSA Show competition, visit kleenzdri.com.
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New Parents Welcomed:
On Sept. 5, the Worcester Preparatory School Parents’ Association hosted a New Parent Coffee to welcome families who are new to the school. Pictured, above from left, are Tanisha Rambally, Parents’ Association Family Ambassador Darcy Pillai, Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons, Renee Crevecoeur holding her two-year-old daughter Romie and Head of Upper School/Acting Head of School Mike Grosso. Below, from left, are Head of Middle School Megan Wallace, Mary and Ken Southard, Marc Bofinger and Chris Harrison. Bottom, from left, are Amal Reda, Suzy Wadi, Pawan Kaler and Julie Akter. Submitted Photos
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Elks To Sponsor Final Hospice Suite
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SALISBURY – Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 helped to mark a major milestone in fundraising for the Macky & Pam Stansell House with its pledge to become the name sponsor of the 12th and final bedroom suite. Long a supporter of Coastal Hospice, the donation, according to Charity Committee Chairperson Peggie Ball, “just felt right. We’ve been sponsoring since (longtime Ocean City resident and employee) Kathy Mathias passed in 2012. We began pledging funds to honor her memory and that got the ball rolling.” This summer, a group from the Elks toured the Stansell House and offered to sponsor the last bedroom suite onthe-spot. “We really wanted to see this through,” said Elks Treasurer Jim Flaig. “It’s our tradition to remember our ‘absent’ members – those who have passed – on our Honor Wall and such, and so we asked that the room be identified in the same way.” A sign now hangs on the wall next to the room, a reminder of the Elks’ commitment to Stansell House, its patients and their own members. Heather Duma, Development Director for Coastal Hospice, said, “Stansell House was created on the premise that no one should be left behind without care at the most vulnerable time in their lives. This donation from the Elks – and all those that came before and are still to come from the Elks– will help assure that Stansell House will be there to help.” Stansell House is the region’s first residential hospice facility, providing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses who are no longer safe at home or who need more care than a family can safely provide. The facility, which can host up to 12 patients at a time, opened in May. To learn how to donate to Coastal Hospice and/or Stansell House, please visit www.coastalhospice.org and www.stansellhouse.org.
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September 13, 2019
BERLIN – Frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with those who are sick certainly helps but, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to prevent the flu is getting a flu vaccine each year. CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine. As a service to the community, Atlantic General Hospital/Health System (AGHS) is again providing community flu vaccination clinics for ages 13 and older. High dose flu vaccine will not be offered. If you desire the high dose flu vaccination, contact your primary care provider or the RediScripts pharmacy located in the main lobby at Atlantic General Hospital. The flu vaccine is considered preventative care and is covered at 100 percent by most insurances. Patients of AGHS providers can call to schedule their flu shots or inquire about available walk-in times. Townsend Medical Center on 10th Street in Ocean City will be offering flu vaccines, no appointment necessary. This year the hospital and health system has scheduled clinics as follows: Tuesday, October 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pocomoke Fire Department at 1410 Market Street; Tuesday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Taylor Bank (Snow Hill branch), 108 West Market Street; Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2-6 p.m., Atlantic General Hospital (use Emergency Room entrance), 9733 Healthway Drive; Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Holy Savior Catholic Church, 1705 Philadelphia Avenue; Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2-6 p.m., Atlantic General Hospital (use Emergency Room entrance), 9733 Healthway Drive; Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m.-noon, Health Fair at Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway; and Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1-3 p.m., Atlantic General Women’s Health, 38394 Dupont Boulevard Unit H, Selbyville, Del. 11975 Influenza, or flu, is a highly contagious virus spread by inhaling droplets from an infected individual’s cough or sneeze. Most symptoms emerge within 24 to 48 hours and are characterized by fever, chills, sore throat, cough and headache. Just one infected person can unknowingly pass on the flu to family members and loved ones because the virus can be transmitted 24 hours before symptoms appear. Donations made during the Atlantic General Hospital flu clinics help offset the cost of future flu clinics. For more information on the Atlantic General Hospital Community Flu Clinics, contact Atlantic General Hospital at 410-641-9FLU (9358).
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And Real Estate News HR Manager Appointed
BERLIN – Taylor Bank recently welcome Cindy Meyer as Human Resources Manager. In this role, Meyer will lead all aspects of human resource strategy and execution for Taylor Bank’s workforce, including compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, assessment and development; and employee relations and engagement. Meyer brings more than 18 years of human resources experience to this position, with a focus in payroll and benefits administration, benefit plan design, state and federal labor laws, CINDY accounting, employee reMEYER lations, recruiting, and employee communications. Prior to joining Taylor Bank, Meyer served as human resources manager at Peninsula Cardiology Associates in Salisbury. Meyer is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Maryland College Park. “We are delighted to welcome Cindy to our Taylor Bank family,” said President/CEO Raymond M. Thompson. “Her experience and diverse background will prove to be an extremely valuable asset to the success of our organization.”
Advisors Open New Office SALISBURY – NAI Global Senior Vice President of Operations Lindsay Fierro announced this week a group of commercial real estate advisors have opened an NAI Global office in Salisbury. The office will serve the needs of investors, owners and occupiers throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. Chris Davis, Bradley Gillis, Joey Gilkerson and Chris Gilkerson are the principals of NAI Coastal, a full-service commercial real estate firm offering extensive knowledge and experience in the brokerage, development and consulting fields. NAI Coastal has the capacity to facilitate customized services and fill specialized roles for each client’s needs. The team is made up of eight advisors who are each able to serve as a high-level, strategic asset to their client, helping them to analyze and clarify all elements of a transaction. “The Delmarva Peninsula has been rapidly expanding at a rate faster than metropolitan markets in recent years. The tri-state region we serve, which includes Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, is brimming with opportunities for commercial growth and development,” said Davis. “We’ve represented local
buyers in deals from Maine to Florida, and our new affiliation with NAI Global will allow us to connect our buyers to an even larger network of properties and sellers, both nationally and globally.” Gillis said, “In linking our Coastal team with NAI Global, we have joined forces with the fourth largest commercial real estate brand worldwide. We are now able to offer our clients access to the highest-ranking commercial real estate platform currently located within our region” NAI Coastal will work in conjunction with Gillis Gilkerson, an established construction and development company on the shore. This partnership allows the Coastal team to provide their clients with unique insight into the process of commercial real estate development from concept to completion. The team’s development expertise extends to strategic planning, land purchase, building program development, turnkey project management, financing, permit and approval attainment, building structures and marketing and managing property. In addition to brokerage and development, NAI Coastal rounds out its service offerings with consulting, which covers leasing, assemblage, acquisition and sale and investment advising.
Banker Earns Awards OCEAN CITY – Bank of Ocean City President/CEO Reid Tingle, along with the Board of Directors, has announced Melissa von Bank, AVP/Branch Manager of Fenwick Island, has recently earned two awards from the Maryland Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA places emphasis on promoting financial education and has done so since its founding in 1896. Von Bank was recognized for her countless hours of volunteerism in teaching and educating students about important financial education skills. She was awarded recog- MELISSA nition for the Most Finan- VON BANK cial Education Presentations and also for the Most Consumers Reached. MBA’s goal is to ensure that every child in Maryland has consistent access to quality financial education so that their financial ABC’s are as wellknown as other basic life skills. Bank of Ocean City fully supports this initiative, and von Bank and other Bank of Ocean City staff members are dedicated to providing this financial learning to our local school-aged children. Von Bank was able to attain these awards since Bank of Ocean City SEE NEXT PAGE
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sponsors Financial Literacy programs in many of its local communities. The bank sponsors an EverFi program (Partnered with MBA since 2011) at Stephen Decatur High School, Worcester Preparatory School and Indian River High School, in addition to Banzai at Stephen Decatur Middle School and Worcester Preparatory School for elementary and middle school. Both EverFi and Banzai programs are online networks providing quality financial education in real life scenarios that allow educators to lead a path forward to a better financial future for young Americans.
Brokerage Director Named SALISBURY – Amy Miller and Brent Miller, managing directors of SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate, have announced the addition of Steven A. Evans to the SVN|Miller Commercial Real Estate Leadership Team as Director of Brokerage. Evans has extensive leadership and organizational development experience having spent 39 years in the poultry industry, most recently as president of Perdue Foods. He will be responsible for building Excite- STEVEN A. ment, Engagement and EVANS Enthusiasm, growing the brokerage division through aggressive recruiting, onboarding, training and development,
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Bank Announces Appointments BERLIN – Taylor Bank has announced the following appointments to the bank’s Electronic Services Department. Holly Hogan has been hired as Electronic Services Representative and will be responsible for overseeing business products and solutions and focus on growing business relationships for the Bank. Joining Taylor Bank with more than 17 years of inHOLLY dustry experience, Hogan was most recently HOGAN Assistant Vice President, Cash Management Sales and Service Representative at Orrstown Bank (formerly Hamilton Bank) in Towson. She has also served as Commercial Banking Officer, Business Banking Specialist and Senior Relationship Specialist. Reta Collins has been promoted to Electronic Services Representative and will be responsible for providing service and support to the bank’s business customers. Collins began her career with Taylor Bank as Customer Service Associate in 2000. In 2013, she transitioned into the Electronic Services Department as Electronic
Services Specialist. She is a member of The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and serves as Facilitator for support groups. She is also an active volunteer for Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore. “Reta has shown exemplary performance and dedication in her current role with the Electronic Services Department, and we are pleased to recognize her with this promotion. We RETA are equally pleased to welcome Holly to our COLLINS team, and look forward to the contributions that her skills will provide our customers,” said President/CEO Ray Thompson. “With this promotion and the addition of a new team member, we will continue to be well positioned to provide the businesses in our local communities with the quality products and services they deserve.”
Listing Concierge Launched BERLIN – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Mid-Atlantic Region has launched Listing Concierge, a comprehensive marketing program that marries leading-edge technology with meticulous, personalized service to offer customized and automated property listing marketing. “Listing Concierge streamlines and simplifies the home marketing process for agents and their clients,” said Duff Rubin, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Mid-Atlantic Region. “When comparing listings internally
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GUARDING THE BEACH
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OCEAN CITY – Most locals will agree fall is the best time to be in Ocean City. The beach conditions are awesome, the water is warm and the crowds are smaller due to school being back in session. Though beach conditions are great, it is one of the most challenging times for the beach patrol to maintain an adequately guarded beach. A large percentage of the lifeguards are back at school or college and most of the senior leadership staff are educators. Scheduling personnel to cover the beach can be very difficult. Lt. Mike Stone is an expert at scheduling and does an amazing job of making sure the maximum number of available guards are deployed on a daily basis at strategic locations along all 10 miles of Ocean City beaches until the last day of our season, September 22nd. The Ocean City Beach Patrol begins implementation of the fall coverage scheme each year following Labor Day.
Fall coverage is a reduction in available staff and extends until the Sunday of Sunfest weekend (the third Sunday following Labor Day), Sept. 22. During this reduced coverage, staffing levels will be far less than the OCBP’s mid-season deployment. This season we were able to maintain our full deployment through Sunday, Aug. 18, but lost 74% of our SRTs by Sunday, Aug. 25. The OCBP has had over 80% of their staff report to other responsibilities by Labor DAMIEN SANZOTTI Day with the majority returning as students, and the remainder taking full time career positions or returning to their classrooms as educators, which is an annual occurrence. Thanks to Governor Hogan’s decision to have Maryland Public Schools start students after Labor Day we were able to retain many of our teachers for one or two weeks longer. These teachers are some of our most experienced SRTs and mostly in supervi-
sory rolls on the beach. However, now that Labor Day has passed we have lost all of our educators for weekdays, although many will return to help cover our beaches on weekends. During weekends in the fall, returning Surf Rescue Technicians will cover for a single day off for those SRTs who work the weekdays and will allow us to increase the total number of stands and decrease the distance between stands just in time for the increase in weekend populations on the beach. As Ocean City continues to be a favorite weekend getaway well into the fall season, keeping beach patrons safe continues to remain the top priority of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. The beach patrol is committed to provide Surf Rescue Technicians (lifeguards) along the entire beach for all visitors and residents so rather than have unguarded areas the number of available lifeguard towers are equally distributed along the beach front. As this redistribution occurs the location and distance between stands changes (sometimes on a daily basis). To locate the closest stand to your
beach you may call OCBP headquarters at 410-289-7556 between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. or visit our website for daily locations. Due to the increased distance between stands, the standard operating procedure for making rescues and providing coverage during a rescue changes. SRTs will be on duty daily between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. until Sunday, Sept. 22. To aid your SRT, the beach patrol suggests taking extra precaution and make sure to walk the short distance to swim in front of a lifeguard stand. This short walk is worth the lives of you and your family. Beginning on Monday, Sept. 23 all lifeguard towers will be removed from the beach until the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend 2020. However, the beach patrol will have mobile surf rescue response personnel available for intervention (although not patrolling on the beach) should the need arise until Columbus Day Monday. (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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BERLIN – Initially in the shadow of Presidents Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison, Alexander Hamilton has often been considered to be a lesser light among the "Founding Fathers." Largely due to the astounding success of the Broadway hit show, "Hamilton," interest in this early patriot has resurfaced. I decided to dig deeper into his life and activities, and I wasn't disappointed. In fact, my eyes were opened to the possibility that next to Washington, he may have been the primary architect of the United States as we know it today. He was born in 1755 on the island of Nevis in the British West Indies, an illegitimate child of a mother of French Huguenot and British ancestry and a Scots father, James A. Hamilton. He was orphaned as a child by his mother's death and his father's abandonment. He was raised by relatives and a prosperous merchant family, and when he showed intelligence and talent, he was sent to New York City to pursue his education. He attended and graduated
from King's College, now Columbia University. He played a major role in the Revolutionary War. At first, in a militia company he raised himself. He soon caught the eye of General Washington who appointed him a senior aide. Washington practically adopted him, along with the young Lafayette. He was in- DR. JOSEPH F. valuable for numerous PALMISANO missions to other generals and he was frequently Washington's interface with the Continental Congress. He yearned for combat, and Washington finally gave him a key command in the final battle at Yorktown. He performed with courage and leadership and was instrumental in the final British surrender. When Washington became president, he appointed Hamilton to be Secretary of the Treasury, and he soon became the new president's closest confidant. He is considered to be the father of the American Monetary System including a national mint, national bank and the decimal system for American cur-
rency. He founded the Federalist party, which championed a strong central government, a strong national military and a powerful chief executive. Hamilton was often at odds with Jefferson and Madison who believed in an agrarian society with strong state rights and a state militia rather than national Armed Forces. The difference of opinion eventually led to the emergence of the two-party system, which remains to this day. Jefferson's party became the Democratic-Republican party, later known as Republican, then Democrat. In spite of their differences, Hamilton was instrumental in helping Jefferson get elected president in 1800 at the expense of Aaron Burr, who Hamilton considered to be unworthy. Over the ensuing years the enmity between Burr and Hamilton festered and finally culminated in Burr challenging him to a duel. A series of attempts to reconcile were to no avail, and the duel was set for July 11, 1804, in Weehawken, N.J. Vice President Burr's shot entered Hamilton's abdomen, delivering what turned out to be a fatal wound. Hamilton's shot broke a tree branch over Burr's head causing no
harm. It has never been determined who fired first. Hamilton died the following day, and he is buried in Trinity churchyard in Manhattan. The early Republican party became the Democratic party of Jefferson and Jackson. Hamilton's reputation was mostly negative in the era of Jeffersonian and Jacksonian democracy, but later luminaries such as Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt recognized his leadership in the formation of our present two-party system which has given us the type of government that, though not perfect, has allowed a peaceful transfer of authority for over 200 years. Personally, I've always lamented the fact that this highly influential American should be killed in a duel while still in his 40s, depriving our country of his vision and talents. I'm pleased that he is finally getting recognition he so richly deserves. (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.”)
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WINTER OR YR RENTAL: Montego Bay, North OC. Very close to beach. 443-513-1150. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YEAR ROUND CONDO, 3BR 2.5 BA, Furn. Modern appl’s, W/D, 117th ST. Bayside on canal. $1500. per mo. No pets, call 410848-1767. dougherty35@aol.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YR RENTAL DOWNTOWN TALBOT ST.: 2BD, 1 1/2BA $900 per mo + elec. ALSO, 1BR, 1BA, $600 per mo. + elec. TEXT 303-8193545 for application info. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– APT FOR RENT: 1BR, 1BA, downtown Berlin, newly renovated, $1000. per mo. + Util.’s . Call Jessica 410-641- 2111. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WINTER RENTAL: 1BR, 1BA. Sleeps 6. Newly renovated. 52nd St, OC. Starts Oct. 1st. $250 per wk + minimal util’s. Cable & WiFi incl. 267-254-0111. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WEEKLY RENTALS 2 BR Apartment $300. 3 BR Suite $400. 4 BR House $500. Family Room $235.
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FOR SALE: NEWLY REDUCED! THOUROUGHLY UPDATED! 3BR, 2BA. home in Bishopville. Step in shower, Lrg. LR, lead free, no city taxes!. $239,000. Call Howard Martin Realty. 410-3525555. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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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. 17975 To all persons interested in the estate of GAIL MARIE MCWILLIAM, ESTATE NO. 17975. Notice is given that MATTHEW DAVID MCWILLIAM, 19 MOBY DICK DRIVE, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on AUGUST 27, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of GAIL MARIE MCWILLIAM, who died on JUNE 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 27th day of FEBRUARY, 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.
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PAUL D WILBER ESQ WEBB,BURNETT,CORNBROOKS,WILBER,VORHIS 115 BROAD STREET P. O. BOX 910 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17959 To all persons interested in the estate of RICHARD E. JONES, ESTATE NO. 17959. Notice is given that CHARLOTTE J. BALON, 9409 KILMANJARO ROAD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045 and RICHARD A. JONES, 8304 CLOUD ST., LAUREL, MD 20724 were on AUGUST 15, 2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of RICHARD E. JONES, who died on AUGUST 01, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or fore the 15th day of FEBRUARY, 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
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(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
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THIRD INSERTION PETER S. BUAS, ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17976 To all persons interested in the estate of RALPH M. HITCHCOCK JR., ESTATE NO. 17976. Notice is given that NEIL HITCHCOCK, P.O. BOX 100, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 and ANNA KOST, 17600 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., ASHTON, MD 20861 were on AUGUST 27, 2019, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of RALPH M. HITCHCOCK JR., who died on AUGUST 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 27th day of FEBRUARY, 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 30, 2019
September 13, 2019 NEIL HITCHCOCK ANNA KOST 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 8-30, 9-06, 9-13
THIRD INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17961 Notice is given that the CIRCUIT COURT of PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA, appointed SAMUEL WAYNE BYRD, 8836 FLATBUSH COURT, MANASSAS, VA 20109 and ELIZABETH ANNE PRATT, 4216 YUCCA FLATS TRAIL, FORT WORTH, TX 76108, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES of the Estate of LINDA BARBARA BYRD, who died on JULY 8, 2018, domiciled in Virginia, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is R. ERIK WINDROW, whose address is 6200 COASTAL HWY, #101, OCEAN CITY, MD., 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication AUGUST 30, 2019 SAMUEL WAYNE BYRD ELIZABETH ANNE PRATT 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 8-30, 9-06, 9-13
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LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE MARIANNA BATIE ESQ 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, STE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17966 Notice is given that the CIRCUIT COURT of FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA, appointedBURKE & HERBERT BANK TRUST, 117 N. FAIRFAX STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of ROGER H. OLLSEN, who died on MAY 22, 2019, domiciled in Virginia, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is MARIANNA BATIE, whose address is 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH, STE 112, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication AUGUST 30, 2019 BURKE & HERBERT BANK - TRUST 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 8-30, 9-06, 9-13
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17982 Notice is given that the COMMON PLEAS - NINTH DISTRICT COURT of CUM-
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BERLAND COUNTY, PA appointed CAROL A. SPRINGER, 132 16TH STREET, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070 as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of HELEN C. BENNETT, who died on JUNE 08, 2019, domiciled in PENNSYLVANIA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is KATHLEEN JEWETT, whose address is 1192 CODURUS STREET, FREDERICK, MD 21702. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Name of Newspaper:
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Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 CAROL A. SPRINGER 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 9-06, 9-13, 9-30
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MARIANNA BATIE ESQ LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY STE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17988 To all persons interested in the estate of TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BARRY L. KLINGENBERG. Notice is given that CAROLYN J. KLINGENBERG, 52 COASTAL DRIVE, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on SEPTEMBER 09, 2019 APPOINTED PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SMALL ESTATE OF BARRY L. KLINGENBERG, who died on MAY 13, 2019, with a will. Further information can be
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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:
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Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 CAROLYN J. KLINGENBERG 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 9-13
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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17989 To all persons interested in the estate of TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD STEVEN KERSEY, SR. Notice is given that ALICIA MARIA BERTLING, PO BOX 717, TABERNASH, CO 80478, was on SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 APPOINTED PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SMALL ESTATE OF DONALD STEVEN KERSEY, SR. , who died on AUGUST 22, 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 ob-
jection 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 SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 ALICIA MARIA BERTLING
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BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF LAURA F. MAULSBY KLINE ESTATE NO. 17793 PUBLIC NOTICE TO CAVEAT To all persons interested in the above estate: Notice is given that a petitiion to caveat has been filed by MEGHAN K. WHITEHEAD, 565 WINDSONG DRIVE, ABERDEEN, MD 21001, challenging the codicil dated DECEMBER 8, 2018. You may obtain from the Register of Wills, the date and time of any hearing on this matter. Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 2x 9-13, 9-20
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September 13, 2019
BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
Specials Beginning Sunday September 15th
FINS-BERLIN 119 N Main Street • Berlin MD Monday - $6.95 Build Your Own Burger Tuesday - 1/2 Price Fresh Fish Board Dinners Wednesday - $14.95 Shrimp Specials Thursday - Discount Crab Cake Specials starting at $7.95 Friday - Discount Tuna Specials starting at $12.95 Sunday - $20 3-course Prixe Fixe Menu
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BERLIN – Elected officials expressed concern regarding ongoing problems with the town’s website this week. At a meeting of the Berlin Town Council on Monday, officials voiced frustration with the problems that have been plaguing the town’s website in recent weeks. The site hasn’t worked since the town attempted to debut a new website layout in August. “It seems like the transition turned into a real mess and I don’t know why,” Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen said. Town staff have not been able to update the website at all in recent weeks, not even to upload meeting agendas or press releases. Bohlen said the contractor was working on the problem, which seemed to arise when the town tried to launch its new website design. Resident Marie Velong said she hoped the new website would feature a more organized layout of council meeting agendas and minutes. “It’s confusing as to the way they have the minutes set up,” she said. Bohlen said that would be addressed with the new design. She added that Monday’s agenda was not on the website because staff hadn’t been able to load it. “We can’t upload anything right now,” Town Clerk Kelsey Jensen said. “We can’t even log in.” She said that the town had sent out the agenda via email and had it posted on the public access channel. Councilman Zack Tyndall asked staff to advise the public via Facebook that the municipality was experiencing technical difficulties with its website and to use the platform to share meeting agendas. “It’s not the best medium but at least people can see it,” he said. Mayor Gee Williams asked Bohlen to provide an update on the situation at the next council meeting. Councilman Dean Burrell suggested finding a new vendor to handle the work. “We’d have to bid it out which is a considerably longer process,” Bohlen said. “I’m not disagreeing with you, I’m just saying we are really at a standstill right now.” Burrell said that if the current contractor couldn’t get the job done the town should hire someone who could. “Sometimes you just have to cut your losses,” he said. “To have this going on this long, from an individual that we are paying, I think that is unacceptable.”
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Pet’s Name: Ginger Pet’s Age/Breed: 2-year-old Australian shepherd mix Pet’s Owner: Marilyn Glaser
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Pet’s Name: Cinder Pet’s Age/Breed: 2-year-old chessie Pet’s Owners: Michael & Anne Giusti
Pet’s Name: Elmer Pet’s Age/Breed: 3-year-old Springer spaniel Pet’s Owner: Rob Dowling
Pet’s Name: Pepper Pet’s Age/Breed: 10-year-old Pomeranian/Bordie collie mix Pet’s Owners: Jeff & Beth Dyas
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Pet’s Name: Maya Pet’s Age/Breed: 12-year-old Russian blue partial Pet’s Owner: Susan Matteo
Pet’s Name: Lily Pet’s Age/Breed: 8-month-old Devon Rex Pet’s Owner: Evelyn Houston
The Dispatch presents the latest edition of its Pets of the Month Contest. Each month one special animal, or two, in some cases, is picked as the cutest photo of the bunch through a private vote of our staff. Here we present this month’s pets, submitted by our readers. On the front page is last month’s winning entry, Rosco, owned by, Kevin Kooker. Those interested in participating in future months’ contests are invited to send their lovable pet photo to us at editor@mdcoastdispatch.com (preferred) or to P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811 or drop it off at our office in Berlin at 10012 Old Ocean City Blvd. Please be sure it’s a high-quality photo suitable for reproduction and to include your mailing address, the pet’s name, age and breed and the owner’s first and last name. The next series will appear in this space on .
Pet’s Name: Wrigley Pet’s Age/Breed: 3-year-old Chesapeake Bay retriever Pet’s Owners: Kyle & Lauren Vaitukaitis
Pet’s Name: Bella Pet’s Age/Breed: 9-year-old Blue merle Australian shepherd Pet’s Owners: Roseanne & Lenny Potenzo
Pet’s Name: Auggie Pet’s Age/Breed: 6-year-old maltese mix Pet’s Owner: Donna Frederick
Pet’s Name: Yorkie Pet’s Age/Breed: 3-year-old yorkie mix Pet’s Owner: Jerry Crews
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ADOPT A PET FROM THE SHELTER During the first week of school, Showell Elementary teacher Michael Johnson led a “Getting To Know You” lesson. Above left, third graders Madeleine Rhodes and Molly Doria develop their speaking and listening abilities. Above center, Georgine Dewald and Ryan Allam showed great effort on this task. Above right, Daijah White and Madeline Spirito shared facts about themselves. Submitted Photos
These Loving Animals, Sponsored Each Month By Local Businesses, Are Available For Adoption At The Ocean City Humane Society: 410-213-0146.
To Sponsor A Pet, Call 410-641-4561 • Annually, 10% Of The Proceeds From This Page Are Donated To The Shelter
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Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.410-641-0157. Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting 7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-641-6876.
Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library. Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot the Saturday following meeting and hosts a hands-on workshop the last Thursday of each month. Professional and amateur photographers and new members welcome. Meets second Monday of each month. Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com.
Second Tuesday of Month: Eastern Shore Stamp Club Meeting 6 p.m. Salisbury branch, Wicomico County Library. Meetings held in basement.
Third Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Support Group 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Free caregivers group. 410-629-6123.
Every Wednesday: Community Bible Study (Women and Children) September 2019 through May 2020. Harvest Baptist Church, 29945 Dixon Rd., Salisbury. Pre-registration now open. $35 for adults, $10 for children. Thirty-week study of Revelation, Galatians and Colossians. Women of all ages and Bible knowledge welcome. Coordinator Linda Frey, 410-4228773. Register and pay online at Salisbury.CBSclass.org.
Every Wednesday: Delmarva Hand Dance Club Dance To Sounds of ’50s And ’60s Music 5:30-9 p.m. Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. $5 donation per person to benefit veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. All are welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com or http://delmarvahanddancing.com. 410-208-1151.
Second Wednesday: Polish American Club Of Delmarva Meeting 2-4 p.m. Columbus Hall. Anyone of Polish or Slavic descent is welcome. No meetings June, July, August. 410723-2639 or 410-250-2548.
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Every Thursday: Beach Singles 45 Plus, happy hour 4-7 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649, beachsingles.org. Second Thursday: Ocean Pines Garden Club 10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Visitors and new members welcome. Every Friday: Knights Of Columbus #9053 Bingo Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m. 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. Possible to win the $1,000 big jackpot each week. 410-524-7994.
Every Friday: FORGE Contemporary Youth And Family Ministry 6:30-8:30 p.m. FORGE Center, 7804 Gumboro Rd., Pittsville. Designed for kids ages 5-65, the program provides a meal, music, games, activities and a life lesson that can be of use to 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. Sept. 13: Crab Cake Dinner Stevenson United Methodist Church will hold its Maryland Crab Cake Dinner, 4-6:30 p.m. Carry-outs available and bake sale table offered.
Sept. 13-14: Regional Performers “An Evening of Regional Performers and Storytellers: Laugh, Love, Inspire” will benefit the American Cancer Society, Wicomico County, at Wor-Wic Community College’s Guerrieri Auditorium. Tickets $10 apiece at www.eventbrite.com (search for event name) Sept. 13-15: Worcester County Fair Planned for Byrd Park in Snow Hill, it’s a family-friendly event open to the entire community. There is no admission charge. Full slate of activities planned. www.worcestercountyfair.com
Sept. 13-15: Pet Adoption Event Looking to adopt a furry family member? Join Town Cats of OC and Worcester County Humane Society at PetSmart in Berlin for a three-day adoption event featuring many adoptable cats and a limited number of dogs. Representatives will be there Friday, Sept. 13, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sept. 14: Farm-to-Table Harvest Dinner 4-8 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Local food prepared by Berlin chef Toby Gilbert with music by local musician Bryan Russo. Hosted by Socially Responsible Agricultural Project. Portion of proceeds will benefit Delmarva Farmer’s Union. Tickets available by phone at 717-826-7286 or at w w w . D e l m a r v a F a r m To Ta b l e 2019.com/Tickets. Sept. 14: Relay For Life Fundraiser The Snow Hill Fire Ladies Auxility and Relay For Life Team Bucket will hold a social cornhole tournament with men’s and women’s brackets at the fire department. Teams randomly chosen the day of the event with $10 per person charge for the fundraiser. Teams welcomed. Food available, beer for sale, raffles and 50/50 all day. Registration starts 10 a.m., play at 11 a.m. 410632-2115 or 410-430-6179.
Sept. 14: Yard Sale Whispering Woods community on Route
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Sept. 14: Central Committee Meeting The Democratic Central Committee of Worcester County will meet from 9-11 a.m. at the downtown Berlin library, 13 Harrison Avenue. All interested parties welcome. 410-213-1956.
Sept. 16: Fall Club Meeting The Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County will host its first fall meeting at the Community Center in Ocean Pines. Coffee and conversation at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams will discuss environmental issues affecting Worcester County and Berlin. The September non-perishable food donations will go to Diakonia. 410-208-2969. Sept 17: Financial Peace Nine-week course being taught at Salem UM Church in Selbyville by Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Classes held Tuesdays, 6:308:30 p.m. Learn to handle money the way your grandmother did. This class will help you learn to save, invest, and to live like no one else so you can live and give like no one else. There is a material cost. Child care will be provided. To register for the class go to www.daveramsey.com. Questions call Burt Murray, 302-228-2758. Sept 18: Free Square Dance Lessons 7-9 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Adults, singles and couples welcome. Additional square dance lessons available October 2019 through May 2020 for a nominal fee. Pine Steppes Square Dance Club President Barbara C. Roos, barbcroos@gmail.com or 908-229-8799.
Sept. 19: NAACP Meeting The Worcester County NAACP will host Worcester County Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Denise Shorts at 6:40 p.m. at the Berlin MAC Center, 10129 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin. Meeting is open to the public. 443944-6701
Sept. 19: Meet and Mingle The General Levin Winder Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, will observe Constitution Week during a “Meet and Mingle” at the Ocean Pines Library, 5-7 p.m. Women interested in pursuing membership in DAR are invited to join us. Come check us out! Information: 410-213-8238 Sept. 19-22: Paint Berlin Plein Air Artists will be out and about from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. creating original paintings of scenic views and historic locations.
Sept. 20: Bowling League Returns The Young at Heart Bowling League Ocean Pines-Ocean City returns on SEE NEXT PAGE
September 13, 2019 Fridays for 24 weeks ending March 20. Senior citizens only. Tom Southwell, 410-641-5456, for more information.
Sept. 20: Picnic For A Livable Planet Young people and adults will meet all over the country to demand transformative action be taken to address the climate crisis. The Lower Shore Nationwide Day of Action will hold “The Picnic for a Livable Planet” at the Stephen Decatur Park, from 3-6 p.m. Come for free live music, food and knowledgeable speakers from many local “Earth Advocate” groups. Sept. 20-22: Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Friday, Sept. 20, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; ad Sunday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wide selection of jewelry and jewelers on hand under one roof. Admission charge, 16-and-under free with an adult.
Sept. 20-22: Berlin Fiddlers Convention Music fills the town with music competitions, food and craft vendors and beer. Free admission. Hours, Friday, Sept. 20, 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 21, noon-5 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 22, noon-3 p.m. (Taylor House Museum)
Sept. 21: Church Fall Festival From 3:30-6 p.m., Powellville Church will offer oyster fritters, chicken salad, BBQ pork and homemade desserts. A silent auction is planned. Eat-in or car-
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ryout. Pastor Danny Travers will provide music in the sanctuary at 6 p.m. 443-880-8804
Sept. 25: Free Square Dance Lessons 7-9 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Adults, singles and couples welcome. Additional square dance lessons available October 2019 through May 2020 for a nominal fee. Pine Steppes Square Dance Club President Barbara C. Roos, barbcroos@gmail.com or 908-229-8799.
Sept. 25: Blues On The Bay Join Coastal Hospice for an evening of jazz to benefit the Macky & Pam Stansell House. Reservations are $75 per person and include an open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres and live music from Everett Spells. Reservations can be made by visiting https://coastalhospice.org/event/blues -on-the-bay. Sept. 26: Republican Luncheon The Republican Women of Worcester County announce September Luncheon Meeting to be held at Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The guest speaker will be a representative from the Cen-
sus Bureau. Cost of the luncheon is $20 per person. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 11 a.m. To make your reservation and/or for more information, Ann Lutz at annlutz60@gmail.com or at 410-2089767
Oct 5: Touch A Truck From 10 a.m.-noon at Stephen Decatur Park, kids can check out vehicles used by Berlin’s electric, water resources, public works and police departments as well as exhibits and demonstrations. Oct. 5: Chicken/Dumplings Dinner Calvary United Methodist Church is hosting a chicken and dumplings dinner, 11 a.m. until, at the Ocena Pines Community Center. Dine in or carryout.
Oct. 10: AARP Meeting The local AARP chapter will meet Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Ocean City Senior Center. Please arrive early at 9:30 for a social half-hour and refreshments. Guest speaker will discuss fire prevention and an optional luncheon will follow the meeting at
Page 79 Denny's. New members are welcome. Call Bob McCluskey at 410-250-0980 with questions. Oct. 12: Pancake Breakfast Annual Fall Kiwanis Club event from 8-11 a.m. in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center. Carryout also available. Oct. 24-27: Plein Air Workshop This four-day workshop, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., led by fine artist, Karen McLain, encompasses the complete process of field study, anatomy, photo reference and to complete a studio painting with the life and energy of paintings in the field. Registration at AssateagueIslandAlliance.org/shop
Nov. 14: AARP Meeting The local AARP chapter will meet Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. in the Ocean City Senior Center. Please arrive early at 9:30 for a social half-hour and refreshments. Guest speaker will be Mayor Rick Meehan and an optional luncheon will follow the meeting at a local restaurant. New members are welcome. Call Bob McCluskey at 410-250-0980 with questions. Things To Do activities are printed free of charge. To ensure that an event is listed in a timely manner, please submit information as early as possible, since all items will be listed in advance as space permits. Be sure to include the date, name of event, time, location, address and a contact number. Email to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com; fax to 410-641-0966; or mail to The Dispatch, P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811.
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TOP Soccer Starts September 14 The River Soccer Club offers an outreach program called TOPSOCCER at our soccer complex located on Gum Road in Roxana, Del. This program is designed for youth with special needs. The sessions focus on having fun with soccer in a laidback, structured environment and partnering volunteer buddies in high school and middle school with these special needs participants, ages 4-19. Would you be willing to volunteer one hour a week to play with a special needs kid in our TOPSoccer Program at River Soccer Club? We give community service credits. If you are interested in participating or being a team buddy, please call or text Pete Bussa at 516-456- 5828 or email pbussa27@gmail.com
New Wicomico Elementary School Eyes 2022 Opening
September 13, 2019
BY BETHANY HOOPER
STAFF WRITER
SALISBURY – School officials in Wicomico County last week reviewed construction documents for a new elementary school in Salisbury. In a work session last week, officials with Wicomico County Public Schools presented the Board of Education with construction documents for a new Beaver Run Elementary School. Leisl Ashby, the school system’s director of facility services and planning and construction, said a review of the construction documents comes nearly a year after staff presented the board with design development documents. “I think it’s been a year since design development, so a lot of work has taken place,” she said. “We are very excited with where we are at. Budgets are looking good.” Jeff Hagan of the architecture firm Hord Coplan Macht said the construction documents must receive the approval of the school board before they are submitted to the state. If the state approves the documents, the bidding phase of the Beaver Run project will begin later this year. “It will allow us to go into bidding this fall and get this project under construction in the very near future,” he said. Plans for the new 98,000-squarefoot facility include space for 30 classrooms and special education instruction at the back of the school and a cafeteria, gymnasium, office, media center and state wellness center – a health center located in the school to provide onsite health services – in the front. Board members last week also got a better idea of the facility’s interior design. Ashby said the materials used inside the building – from the acoustical panels to the seating – are simple, functional and decorative. “There are really subtle but nice things throughout the building,” she said. The school’s exterior will also feature design elements, such as metal siding and stone, which complement the buildings found at the nearby WinterPlace Park complex. “This will help fit the building into the context of the local community,” Hagan said. Officials estimate construction of the new school will begin early next year and conclude in the summer of 2022. The new Beaver Run is expected to open in the fall of 2022. “We’ll be constructing this while the existing Beaver Run is in operation,” Hagan said. “We are building behind it.”
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Page 82 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. 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!
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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-andcheese wedges. FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020 • www.foxpizzamd.com Enjoy a brand new, spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials and awesome drink specials. Enjoy incredible weekly chef specials along with our extensive regular menu. Check out foxspizzamd.com for a list of our regular menu items
FULL MOON SALOON 12702 Old Bridge Road, West Ocean City 443-664-5317 Locally owned and operated, this moderately priced casual restaurant/bar has freshly caught seafood, BBQ, and pork entrees, giant sandwiches as well as a variety of homemade soups. Locally we are known for our jumbo lump crab cakes, pork and beef BBQ, cream of crab soup, and 100% angus burgers as well as a variety of other sandwiches and entrees that are cooked with a local flair. Open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and open until midnight. Sundays breakfast offered 8 a.m.-noon. Fifteen televisions and a big screen available for all sports events. GREENE TURTLE-WEST Rte. 611, West Ocean City • 410-213-1500 Visit Maryland’s No. 1 Sports Pub and Rest-aurant, the World-Famous Greene Turtle. Proudly serving West Ocean City since January 1999, The Greene Turtle features a beautiful 80-seat dining room, large bar area with 54 TVs with stereo sound and game room with pool tables. With an exciting menu, The Greene Turtle is sure to please with delicious sizzling steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, raw bar, homemade salads and more. Live entertainment, Keno, Turtle apparel, kids menu, carry-out. Something for everyone! Voted best sports bar, wings and burgers in West OC. Great happy hour and plenty of parking. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL South Harbor Road • 410-213-1846 They take their mantra, “Where You Always Get Your Money’s Worth,” seriously here with daily food and drink specials during happy hour as you watch the boats come in from a day offshore. Delicious daily chef specials are always worth a try or stay with any of the house favorites, such as the calamari and ahi bruschetta for appetizers or any of the homemade tacos and fresh off the dock seafood selections as sandwiches or entrees. It’s the home of the original fresh-squeezed orange crush, of course. HOOTERS RESTAURANT Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 • www.hootersofoc.com New mouthwatering smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with raw bar and Alaskan crab legs. Children's menu and game room. Apparel and souvenir shop. Sports packages on a ton of TVs and live entertainment. Wing-fest every Tuesday from 6 to 8 with 50 cent wings. And of course, the world famous Hooters Girls. Large parties welcome. Call for private party planning. LIGHTHOUSE SOUND St. Martin’s Neck Road • 410-352-5250 Enjoy the best views of Ocean City at the newly
renovated, Lighthouse Sound. Come relax and dine overlooking the bay and the beautiful Ocean City skyline. Savor entrees such as local rockfish, tempura-battered soft shell crabs, char-grilled filet mignon and jumbo lump crabcakes. Open to the public, we serve Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. One mile west of Ocean City, Md., just off Route 90 on St. Martin’s Neck Road. Reservations recommended. 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 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-
September 13, 2019 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 Saturday & Sunday at noon, Monday-Friday at 3 p.m. BONFIRE 71st Street & Coastal Highway 410-524-7171 www.thebonfirerestaurant.com 150 ft. Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet. A famous Ocean City Restaurant for 37 years. It’s all here. The service, the atmosphere and the finest, freshest food available. Fresh seafood, snow crab legs, prime rib, BBQ ribs, raw oysters, raw clams, steamed shrimp, fish, homemade soups & salads. Decadent dessert selection – homemade donuts & bread pudding, soft serve ice cream with hot fudge topping and lots more! Large selection of children’s favorites – chicken tenders, hot dogs, burgers, macaroni & cheese and pizza. A la carte menu available featuring fresh cut steaks and seafood. Open Monday-Friday at 4 p.m. SaturdaySunday, at 3 p.m. Plenty of free parking. BUXY’S SALTY DOG 28th Street • 410-289-0973 • www.buxys.com Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the locals already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, piero-gis,egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Don’t miss our daily specials. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street & Baltimore Avenue • 410-289-7192 One of Ocean City’s premier restaurants is back with a new and improved atmosphere and a brand new home. However, the mission to provide the same fresh, quality food and attentive service has not changed. Excellent chefs, who inspect each dish for culinary perfection, prepare the meals here. The finest seafood is guaranteed and nothing but the best in black angus beef is served. Be sure to inquire about the daily specials and check out the new bar and lounge area. They have the kids covered as well with a quality kids menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL 37th Street Oceanfront • 410-289-6846 No matter if you are looking for a hearty sandwich, a tasty seafood appetizer or a robust fresh salad, they have all the bases covered. A favorite on the appetizer list is the wasabi shrimp and crab dip bites, but everything on the menu is worth a try at least once and never disappoints, especially the fresh seafood offerings that can be added to salads and make for impressive sandwiches. They have the “Little Surfers” covered as well with several offerings. Also be sure to ask about their specialty cocktails that are always impressive. COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza • 410-289-3100 Great mid-town location offering a complete dinner menu, lunch and lite fare. Coins features the freshest seafood, shrimp, scallops, clams, fresh catch and lobster plus the best crab cake in Maryland, hand cut steaks cooked to your liking, succulent veal and chicken dishes. Also authentic pasta selections. Enjoy live entertainment and dancing in the lounge nightly. Happy hour daily 3-6 p.m. Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Special kids menu. Lots of free parking. DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street • 443-664-8989 • dry85.com Steps from the beach. Gourmet "stick to your ribs" Lowcountry cuisine. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It's that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, ribs and wings and turns them completely on their head. Charcuterie boards. Late night bar. 120+ Whiskies. Craft beer. Artisanal craft cocktails. Seasonal outdoor seating. Named one of the Top 40 Whiskey Bars in America by Whiskey Advocate. DRY DOCK 28 28th Street and Coastal Highway 410-289-0973 The new kid on the dining scene in Ocean City features eclectic pizzas, delicious sandwiches, soups, salads and hot steamers in a modern, nautical themed atmosphere. A beautiful boat bar is featured inside and features craft cocktails and brews. Outdoor seating is available. Carry out available and beer and wine to go. Live music is also offered in this kid-friendly establishment. EMBERS RESTAURANT 24th Street & Coastal Highway SEE NEXT PAGE
September 13, 2019 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 4 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR 201 60th Street On The Bay 410-524-5500 • www.fagers.com Fager’s Island is an award-winning popular bayfront restaurant where lunch is a forgivable habit, dinner an event and sunsets unforgettable. Lite fare lunch served from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., dinner from 5 p.m., famous raw bar, festive Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and children’s menu. Complete house wine list and award-winning proprietor’s list available upon request. Outdoor decks and bar. Nightly entertainment in-season, FridaySaturday, 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 “must-visit” for generations. Good food, including 14 varieties of pancakes, fast service and a friendly staff is a guarantee. A family operated and family oriented restaurant, family serving family is a way of life here. There is something for every breakfast lover on the menu. HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street & Coastal Highway 128th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-2581 There is no doubt about it. Higgins offers traditional Eastern Shore favorites for the entire family to enjoy. Of course, the house specialties include all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp and baby back ribs. In addition, there is a full menu offering a variety of delicious soups, appetizers and entrees. Open Monday-Friday at 2:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at noon. HOOTERS RESTAURANT 5th Street & The Boardwalk Ocean City 410-289-2690 • www.hootersofoc.com Mouthwatering traditional and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Kids’ menu. Pet-friendly oceanfront patio. Official Hooters merchandise and of course, the world-famous Hooters Girls. HOBBIT RESTAURANT 81st Street, Bayside • 410-524-8100 Beautiful panoramic views day and night from the bayside await in a warm, sleek and sophisticated dining room. Forgetting the view, the menu will also please, featuring the Hobbit Catch, Veal Pistachio and Jumbo Lump crabcakes. Fresh, new preparations from the chef will also never disappoint. The bar is friendly and inviting with bar stools and lounge seating available.
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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 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 410-5244900. Find us and get lost! 94TH STREET NORTH-FENWICK-BETHANY ABBEY BURGER BISTRO • 410-250-2333 12601 Coastal Highway An enticing selection of flavors are offered for any
burger palate, from rotating exotic meats like antelope to locally raised Dry Aged Black Angus to Delicious Handmade Vegetarians and even Vegan options. All are hand-pattied and made to order. If you’re feeling creative, you can build your own using our signature ‘Build A Burger’ checklist, or simply choose one of the tested and proven classics and leave it to the chef. A wide selection of local, domestic, and imported beers and microbrews 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.CrabcakeFactoryUSA.com. See other listing (Crabcake Factory USA). Open year-round. CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE Rt. 54, Selbyville, DE • 302-988-5000 Under new ownership but SAME award-winning crab cakes and bloody marys! Enjoy WATERFRONT dining. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out & sports bar. Outside seating available. Open daily at 9 a.m. YEAR ROUND. Menu selections include crab cakes, prime rib, Philly-style cheese steaks, various seafood, kids menu plus full breakfast menu. visit us online at crabcakefactory-online.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
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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-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open yearround. 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” allyou-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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Matt Ellis was surprised by this nice triggerfish while casting a bucktail at the south jetty.
Bobby Thomas caught this 26-inch doormat flounder that weighed almost 6 pounds while fishing the Route 50 Bridge at night.
Captain Joe Drosey of Rhonda’s Osprey kept his crew busy on a recent offshore trip by filling the box with delicious mahi. Submitted Photos Juan Franzetti displays one of the jumbo golden tilefish that he and his son Lucas caught on a deep drop trip last week.
Captain Chris Mizurak of the Angler put this guy, and many others, on some big sea bass days after Hurricane Dorian passed.
The big winner of the Bahia Marina Flounder Pounder was Blake Gunther, who caught a nice 5 pound flattie that won his wife around $5,000.
Captain Drew Zerbe and mate Serge Garder of the Tortuga showed this group a good day of flounder fishing putting six keeper sized fish in the box.
Welcome to another Fish in OC weekly fishing report. I truly love this time of year. Although Hurricane Dorian did plenty of damage and was a menace elsewhere, it only impacted our fishing for about three days. The ocean was closed for business for Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week, but the ocean going party boat fleet and the offshore fleet were able to fish every other day last week including Sunday just after Dorian left the area. Before the blow there was some good white marlin fishing off in the canyons, tons of mahi and even a few yellowfin tuna. White marlin fishing should stay good through September as several offshore boats fish the “playoffs” of the Ocean City Marlin Club (OCMC) seasonal awards. The highly regarded award for “Most Billfish Released by Any Boat” is a tight race right now between a couple of OCMC boats. Fish in OC charter partner No Quarter and past winner Billfisher are tied at 95 releases each, Roll Groove is just behind them at 84 and Gret’s Three J’s is in fourth place at 82. There are lots of boats in the 60 billfish release spot that are probably out of striking distance, but with the way white marlin fishing can be in September you never know. Remember, the Billfisher holds the record for most billfish released in a single day out of Ocean City with a staggering 57 white marlin. The last day for fishing for Ocean City Marlin Club seasonal awards is Sunday,
Oct. 6. Good luck to all of the crews fishing this final month of competition! Hurricane Dorian had the ocean going party boat fleet tied to the dock for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but otherwise they were out and experiencing some really good fishing. Flounder fishing isn’t as good as it was last year at this time on ocean structure, but there are plenty of sea bass keeping anglers busy and there are also some nice triggerfish being caught. Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star reported that on Sunday of last week he had one of his best sea bass bites in over 20 years when his SEE NEXT PAGE
This couple had a great time catching a blowfish, a keeper flounder and several Spanish mackerel on board the OC Guide Service with Captain John Prather.
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Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star had a “once-in-a-lifetime-ish” sea bass bite when he put his anglers on a boat limit with zero throwbacks.
anglers and crew caught a boat limit of big fish with not one throwback fish under 12 1/2”. Now that’s a once-in-alifetime trip, but Captain Chris Mizurak of the Angler concurred and said that sea bass fishing has been very good with some nice flounder mixed in. The good news is that sea bass fishing and fall wreck and reef flounder fishing usually get better as the water cools. I hope that’s the case this year as well.
Bay fishing was impacted pretty negatively both before and after Hurricane Dorian’s passing, but there were still some great fish caught. The swell from Dorian was noticeable in our bays as early as Tuesday and dirty water was a byproduct of it. Water clarity wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t great either, so flounder fishing was a little tough. Brightly colored rigs and baits like chartreuse and pink still produced some flounder, but it wasn’t as good as it could be this time of year with clean water. Flounder are starting to stage in deeper water this time of year before they head offshore for the winter so expect better luck in the
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Anatoli Georgiev was on fire last week when he caught several nice weakfish including this 25-inch beauty fishing the north sea wall.
channels around the Thorofare, Route 50 Bridge and Inlet. And I know I say it all the time, but I’ll say it again. If you want to catch a big flounder you’ve got to put in your time and use larger live baits like mullet, bunker or spot. You can luck into a doormat with any bait, but other experienced flounder fishermen will tell you most big flounder are caught on big live bait in deeper water. You won’t catch as many fish, but you just might land that 8 or 10 pounder. Saturday, September 14 is one of the most fun fishing tournaments of the entire season in the Ocean City Fishing Center’s Spot Tournament. This is an
awesome event held at the Fishing Center every year that is very kid friendly and you can only fish from the docks at the Ocean City Fishing Center. Registration starts at 4 p.m. on Sept. 14, lines are in at 5 p.m. and out at 6:30 p.m. with awards ceremony directly following on the dock at Micky Fins. I just might see you there. 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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Legendary developer James B. Caine built his summer home — known as “Crystal House” – directly on the beach just north of the Carousel Hotel in 1968. The cottage featured a living room with a fountain in the middle, three bedrooms and three bathrooms with sunken tubs and square toilets. Built on pilings, the Crystal House extended into the surf during high tides. Caine’s cottage created controversy from the beginning and played a role in arguments about public beach access vs. private ownership rights. Bobby Baker of the Carousel Hotel and Washington, D.C., political fame unsuccessfully filed suit to have it declared a public nuisance and torn down. Caine sold the house in the 1980s and the state of Maryland bought it from a later owner. In July of 1990, the state had it quietly removed and today no trace of the Crystal House remains on the beach at 118th Street. To purchase one of Bunk Mann's books, click over to www.vanishingoc.com. Photo courtesy of Ann Showell
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