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Summer cop hiring getting problematic partment because of what OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro has described as a “paradigm shift” in the force’s seasonal staffing. During a budget session this week, Buzzuro explained to the City Council that the OCPD’s hiring of summer officers has declined by about a third over the past few years. Only 60 to 70 seasonal cops are lined up for this summer, as opposed to the usual cohort of at least 100. “Our overally failure rate See FULL Page 5

Chief must find way to hire staff, when so many fail tougher test

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Don’t be surprised if you see fewer fresh-faced young cops on the Boardwalk this summer, or if they look a little more seasoned than seasonal police used to be. Although not immediate, changes could be in the works for the Ocean City Police De-

OCFD has part-time woes too By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Whether you chalk it up to federal policy, or the Town of Ocean City’s reaction to federal policy, the bottom line is that the city’s fire department is having a hard time filling its ranks.

Similar to the Ocean City Police Department – although for slightly different reasons – the Ocean City Fire Department is having difficulty finding needed manpower ahead of the summer onslaught. “We had a significant See HOUR Page 11

PUBLIC ART The day before was a rare pretty spring day, while Tuesday’s official unveiling of the “Dance of the Dolphins” sculpture next to the eastern terminus of the Route 90 bridge took place under damp and gloomy skies. Still, the David Turner piece looked good under all circumstances (more on page 21). STEWART DOBSON

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SDMS science teacher dies in boat accident

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Stephen Decatur Middle School lost a beloved seventh grade science teacher this week when a boating trip to Westmoreland State Park in Montross, Va., took a tragic turn for Douglas Romano. “It is heartbreaking when we lose someone in our school family,” said Superintendent Jerry Wilson. “Our focus will be helping our students and staff to cope with this terrible loss, helping the Romano family in any way that we can, and remembering a special person who devoted his life to helping the next generation understand and explore their world.” His body was found by the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday afternoon off Cobb Island, Md. His wife had reported him missing at about 1 a.m. Monday after he failed to return from a trip that began at 9 a.m. the day before, Maryland Natural Resources Police. Police said Romano left his Salisbury home that morning to look for fossils on the Potomac River shoreline and was expected to return by 9 p.m. Before finding the 51-year-old’s body, state police said they found his vehicle and trailer at a Marina on Cobb Island. The Coast Guard was informed of Romano’s disappearance on Monday morning and joined the search. His skiff was discovered overturned with the motor missing about a 1.5 miles offshore of Westmoreland State Park, according to the Coast Guard and police. Romano was a teacher for 27 years, spending his last 11 with Worcester County Public Schools as a seventh grade science teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School, according to Barbara Witherow, coordinator of public relations and special programs for the schools.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Doug Romano,” said Stephen Decatur Middle School Principal Lynne Barton. “He was a colleague, friend, mentor, coach, and an inspiration to so many. He possessed a high level of energy and a positivity that were contagious. We will miss him.” Additional school counselors were on hand this week to help students and the county health department offered support and counseling to teachers and staff at Stephen Decatur Middle School. Romano was a candidate for Worcester County’s Teacher of the Year in 2007. According to police, weather conditions made it difficult to find Romano on Monday with rough waters, high winds and cold water temperatures. There were no signs of foul play and the investigation is ongoing. His body was taken to the Chief

Medical Examiner’s Office in Baltimore for an autopsy, police said. A Facebook page was made by students Romano has inspired throughout his years of teaching. It encourages everyone to post memories, share pictures and honor a man who helped them enjoy science by teaching creatively. Check out their memorial page at www.facebook.com/InHonorOfDoug/. A memorial service will be held today, Friday, April 17 at 8 p.m. at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury with visitation one hour before the service. The address is 501 Snow Hill Rd. Memorial contributions can be made to the charities dear to his heart, Disabled Veterans of America and Chesapeake Bay Foundation. His obituary is on www.legacy.com. Visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to his family.

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(April 17, 2015) Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (District 38C) will be holding Constituent Listening Hours across her district starting in late April and continuing throughout May. These Constituent Hours will be held on weeknights from 5-7 p.m. and are an opportunity for residents of District 38C to share their views and concerns. The first Constituent Hours will be held at the Ocean Pines Library on Wednesday, April 22. Constituent Hour Schedule •Wednesday, April 22, Ocean Pines Library, 1107 Cathell Road •Monday, April 27, Ocean City Public Safety Building, 6501 Coastal Highway •Tuesday, April 28, Ocean City Air-

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Full testing criteria brings fewer PD recruits Continued from Page 1 for applicants is now 79 percent,” Buzzuro said. “The bottom line is that people are failing our tests.” To this end, Buzzuro was scheduled to present a proposal to the council on Tuesday for a department staffing study that would investigate how to “move the police department away from the ‘seasonal police officer’ program as we currently know it,” according to City Manager David Recor’s memo. The council ultimately voted to table the matter for further discussion by the city’s Police Commission, before the council committing the $52,875 fee for the study. The comprehensive analysis would be performed by the International City/County Management Association’s Center for Public Safety Management, a prominent think tank for local government operations. But following a closed-door session on the contract with the commission, Buzzuro said the seasonal officer program wasn’t going away anytime soon. He also said that summer numbers could increase in future years, with a bit of work and a serious look at how the department operates. “The direction now is to look into this as far as how we can make it more attractive to those who have a serious interest in law enforcement,” Buzzuro said. The OCPD’s summer staffing issue is not because of any local policy, but is because of the way the state regulates Ocean City’s unique ability to raise a seasonal police force. The state has imposed increasingly higher standards on hiring summertime officers and that has pushed the OCPD to a tipping point. The credentials a person must have to be a police officer in Maryland – from background checks, to hours of training, to firearms proficiency – are controlled by mandates set by the

Maryland Police Service Training town, so to speak, I think that’s imperCommission, which routinely updates ative.” At this point, Buzzuro noted, the and tightens these criteria. However, the state law enforce- department has found that it does not ment legal clause that allows Ocean even need to hire the full 100 officers City to raise a seasonal force is written each summer. Rather, the OCPD’s inoutside of these mandates, thus insu- ternal criteria are stringent enough for lating seasonal officers from any summer recruits to meet the full manchanges to the MPTSC’s requirements date of the MPSTC, and not utilize the “seasonal officer” and allowing them exception. to be held to a less“All of our offistringent set of cricers are going teria. through a complete The catch, how‘Once we realized that our background check ever, is that the background [screening] as opposed to the clause for the seameets the full state modified checks of sonal force requires mandate, we also realized past years,” Buzzuro that Ocean City hire a drop-off in how efficient said. “This means at least 100 seasonal they are actually officers in order for the seasonal program is.’ qualify for the exOCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro ‘probational officers’ as opposed to ‘seaception. This was sonal officers.’” put in place to Although they demonstrate Ocean may only work for City’s need, and prevent other less-seasonal departments the summer in Ocean City’s case, such from demanding parity with the officers can work for up to 12 months as fully qualified police recruits, under OCPD. “The main part of the terminology MPSTC requirements, before attendfor ‘seasonal officer’ was the require- ing a 750-hour police academy and bement for 100 officers minimum,” Buz- coming career officers in the State of zuro said. “The reason behind that was Maryland. Seasonal officers have always been that it was an exception for Ocean City, but if you didn’t have that mini- subject to criminal background mum, other departments in the state checks, and disqualified from service in the OCPD if they have any serious would ask to follow suit.” As the resort has grown, however, history. However, the full MPSTC crithe OCPD has hired more full-time, year-round officers and throttled back on its seasonal hiring - although it still tested 500 applicants over the winter. This, in turn, allows the department to be more selective with its criteria for local fare summer officers. “It’s an insurance policy for us to be able to groom these officers and create a safeguard of them having sufficient background,” Buzzuro said. “With the increasing complexity of law enforcement, when we talk about liability and giving these officers the keys to our

teria that Buzzuro has moved the department toward also require extensive polygraph screenings and psychological evaluations. “Because of the enhanced background checks, we’re finding that more applicants don’t pass the polygraph or psych screenings,” Buzzuro said. “Once we realized that our background [screening] meets the full state mandate, we also realized a drop-off in how efficient the seasonal program is.” This should not be taken, Buzzuro noted, to mean that aspiring police officers are somehow suddenly less competent than in the past. Rather, due to any number of socioeconomic factors, those people with a true commitment to law enforcement as a career are less interested in taking the job as a seasonal position. Historically, police work has been highly familial. Recruits whose parents and grandparents were police officers were eager to get their feet in the door via a summer job with the OCPD, and later work full-time in their home jurisdiction. This seems to be less of the case in recent years, with many young people having branched out into different vocations as the economy has demanded a more mobile workforce. Further, those who have committed to a career in law enforcement are less willing to accept a job where they work See POLICE Page 7

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Police look to civilian staff to help growth difficulties Continued from Page 5 full-time for four months, and must do something else in the winter. Such flexibility has become a rare luxury in the current economic climate, especially with the rising cost of education. Additionally, many potential officers are keenly aware that being a cop for the summer is a far riskier proposition than, say, working at a bar, with the consequences of one’s possible mistakes being infinitely higher. The recent surge of high-profile police misconduct cases has only served to heighten the awareness of such a risk. These are all just hypotheses, however. “Whatever the case, it’s a paradigm shift away from this profession, or away from this profession as a seasonal operation,” Buzzuro said. This does not mean that the department will be going out to hire a full-time officer to replace every seasonal position that comes up short. The OCPD is continuing to expand efforts to use civilian employees in place of sworn officers. Public Safety Aides are now used for most clerical

work, traffic control, and parking tickets. Aides can also issue tickets for municipal ordinance violations. “We’re looking to expand their role more than what has traditionally been done in order to make the most of that,” Buzzuro said. The department also plans to continue hiring correctional officers who are trained to handle prisoners and run the city’s detention center, reducing the need for badge-and-guncarrying officers to work the holding cells at 65th Street. There is also the possibility of hiring part-time officers – at any time of year – who work primarily in another Maryland jurisdiction, but would we willing to come to Ocean City for a few shifts to pick up some extra cash. “[The study] is not so much how to do away with the seasonal program, but asking if we’re working at our highest capacity in terms of efficiency,” Buzzuro said. “We may or may not end up moving away from a seasonal system, but we need to explore the possibilities to address the staffing issue.”

Worcester Tourism director receives Bright Idea Award (April 17, 2015) Berlin Chamber of Commerce officials presented Worcester County Tourism Director Lisa Challenger with the Reese F. Cropper III Bright Idea Award during their annual meeting on March 19. The Bright Idea Award is presented annually to a person who contributed an idea or concept that had a positive and profound impact on the business community and the Town of Berlin as a whole. Challenger received the award for her successful efforts to nominate and rally local and statewide support for Berlin culminating in the town’s award of “Coolest Small Town in America” by Budget Travel.

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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Last week as the County Commissioners decided to put off the amount they were considering raising taxes to meet an expected $22 million shortfall, the magic numbers were 6.7 cents per $100 and 14.4 cents per $100 of assessed value. This week, as they finalized the advertisement, those numbers increased. The county is required by law to advertise any proposed increase to the tax rate above the constant yield rate, or what the government is able to collect year over year to bring in the same amount of revenue. This year, the constant yield rate had been determined to be 77.55 cents per $100 of assessed value, an increase from last year’s rate of 77 cents even. To fund absolutely everything at the requested levels, the county now reports and will advertise a jump of 15.7 cents. Several high-ranking officials within the county have said this large of an increase is unlikely. County Budget Officer Kathy Whited explained the differences in the numbers as differences in what state law requires to be advertised to the citizens. The 14.4 number was derived from the real property tax plus other inclusions such as corporate and railroad taxes in the rate. The newer larger number, Whited said, is based only on the real property rate alone, which is the number the county is obligated to advertise. “[T]he revenue shortfall of $22,340,492 … would need a tax rate of $.9325 per $100 of assessment … to generate an additional $22,381,380 in FY2016,” Whited wrote in a memo to the commissioners. Also in play are the $9-10 million in estimated reserve funds still available to the commissioners. As those funds are the last to be tapped once the coffers run dry, the actual amount left will likely not be known until the next fiscal year. Anemic gains to assessments are expected until 2019, when Ocean City is reassessed. That’s the revenue side, while the expense side of the ledger is still taking shape. The county has scheduled several work sessions over the next few months to review expenses. The advertisement is intended to generate interest for the public, and to invite comment at a hearing scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 5 at Snow Hill Middle School.

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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) The first criminal proceeding in the case against David Weatherholtz, the owner of the West Ocean City theater OC Jamboree, was held on Monday in Circuit Court, where prosecutors dropped one case and delayed the other two until his trial date of May 12. Even then, the state might not proceed against him locally, depending on the outcome of a federal inquiry. Weatherholtz, 55, of Berlin was arrested in Dec. 2014 in connection with Operation D. Weatherholtz Worcester Safety Net, a yearlong investigation involving the Worcester Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and Ocean City Police Department. He was indicted by a grand jury on Jan. 21, according to the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. The charges, and Operation Worcester Safety Net itself was revealed to the public on the following

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Hour restrictions cut pool of available firefighters, medics Continued from Page 1 few years have been picked up by challenge with our part-time postings other departments.” heading into the summer,” OCFD Re-classifying four positions as Chief Chris Larmore said during full-time would not increase wage exbudget hearings this week. “Right penses, Barton said, as the mannow, we’re going into the season with hours needed would remain the 60 part-time providers, whereas in same. the past that would’ve been more like “The difference in cost is in their 75.” benefits,” Barton said, with health The major culprit is a lack of inter- and retirement packages for four peoest from part-time applicants once ple coming to just over $101,000. they discover that their hours will be Even with this added, however, the significantly limited by the city’s OCFD’s personnel expenses would clamp-down relating to federal health still be $35,000 under last year, beinsurance reform. In order to prevent cause of savings elsewhere. incurring any Obamacare liabilities – With four more responders able to as in being required to provide health make full-time commitments, the deinsurance – part-time staff are re- partment would be able to staff anstricted from working more than 30 other crew without having to hours per week. schedule around the availability of For firefighters and EMS part-time personnel. providers, who work 24-hour shifts, “This is only one percent of the this means being total department limited to a single budget [of $10 milrotation. lion], but it is the ‘This is only one percent of “We have partbackbone of the enthe total department budget tire organization,” time people who work full-time [of $10 million], but it is the Barton said. “We schedules, and have really believe this backbone of the entire been reliant on one request is paraorganization. We really them in the past,” mount.” believe this one request Larmore said. “That Councilman is paramount.’ pool is now starting Matt James also OCFD Deputy Chief to shrink. When asked during the those people can budget hearing as to Chuck Barton work closer to home why the current listfor more hours, the ing for the OCFD’s desirability of coming to Ocean City vacant positions required only a parastarts to decline.” medic’s license, and not firefighter’s As such, the OCFD is asking for – credentials. but the city has not yet funded – four “We just didn’t get the total numof its current part-time positions to ber of applications as in the past, be re-classified as full-time for the along with the quality of those applinext fiscal year, which begins July 1. cations,” Larmore responded. Further, Larmore noted, the Although the OCFD’s current OCFD has created paramedic-only paid personnel are fully crosspositions that do not require fire- trained for both medical and fire fighters’ credentials, hoping that this calls, Larmore said, many jurisdicoffering will attract additional inter- tions do not do this. Allowing paraest. medic-only hires would open the Throughout the year, but particu- pool up to such personnel, who larly in the summer, the OCFD’s pool could still be used. of responders consists of a number of “It would be a paramedic-only popersonnel who are paid, but are not sition where we assign those provided insurance, retirement, and providers to two ambulances, and other such benefits. Rather, they are those crews will take medical-only reprimarily employed elsewhere in the sponses,” Larmore said. state, and come to Ocean City to pick This will create a greater logistical up a few additional shifts. burden, as those crews will not be In the past, this flexibility was seen able to be switched over to fire trucks as an upside. But in the current eco- in order to even out the availability of nomic environment, most personnel personnel. aren’t in a position to rely on a job “This is going to be the first time that has such variable hours. we’ve tried this,” Larmore said. “I be“We don’t see that this trend is lieve we’re going to be able to put going to reverse anytime soon,” said more people on the road than we OCFD Deputy Chief Chuck Barton. would’ve before, but it’s going to take “A high number of the people who more management oversight to do have entered the field over the past that.”

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Paving to slow traffic on Route 90 (April 17, 2015) Starting Monday, April 20, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will mill and pave a small section of MD 90 (Ocean City Expressway). The project extends three-quarters of a mile from the St. Martin River Bridge to the Assawoman Bay Bridge. The work should be finished on Wednesday evening, April 22, depending on weather. The resurfacing work will be conducted each day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The $225,000 resurfacing project will be performed by American Infrastructure MD, Inc. of Fallston. Mo-

torists should expect single lane closures on MD 90 during the project hours Monday through Wednesday. SHA will use flaggers, variable message signs, arrow panels and traffic cones to guide motorists through the work zone. The resurfacing work intends to improve safety and overall pavement conditions on MD 90 in both directions. In addition to this project, drivers may also encounter mobile or shortterm work zones. Always expect the unexpected, pay extra close attention and drive slowly through any work zone. Whether it’s a tree trimming opera-

tion or a bridge project, be aware when orange is there: Think Orange (the color of construction equipment and signs), stay alert and slow down. Everyone is at risk. In four out of five work zone-related crashes, it is the driver or passenger who is injured or killed. In 2014, nine people lost their lives in Maryland work zone crashes, including four highway workers. While SHA and its transportation partners work hard to keep traffic safely moving in work zones, please partner with us because work zone safety is everyone’s business – slow down and stay alert. Safer driving. Safer work zones. For everyone.

Household hazmat collection day (April 17, 2015) The Recycling Division of Worcester County Public Works, in conjunction with Maryland Environmental Services and the Maryland Department of the Environment, will conduct Household Hazardous Waste and E-Cycling (electronics recycling) Collection Day on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ocean City Park & Ride lot in West Ocean City. Gather up those old or unusable cans of pesticides, pool chemicals, gas and other fuels, oil-base paints, thin-

ners and everyday hazardous wastes accumulating in and around the home and bring them to the recycling center for safe disposal. Electronic items, such as computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, radios, televisions and VCR’s, will be collected and later recycled. Because household hazardous waste and electronics don’t degrade readily, recycling them saves muchneeded landfill space. Furthermore, many of the items contain poisonous materials that could seep out of the

landfill and contaminate surrounding soil and groundwater. This event is open to Worcester County residents only. A representative from MDE will be on-site checking vehicle registration. Clean Ventures of Baltimore will be responsible for the safe disposal of all hazardous waste collected. The electronics will be shipped to an electronics recycler for dismantling. For more information, contact Worcester County Recycling Manager Ron Taylor at 410-632-3177.

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not stuffing change, bills, or at least your credit card into a machine, can it truly be said that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re â&#x20AC;&#x153;feeding the meter?â&#x20AC;? If all goes as planned, resort visitors will find out the answer to this esoteric question by May 25, the planned implementation date of the pay-by-phone parking, which the city council voted to buy into this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a revenue source, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to save us some money, but most importantly I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a needed service for people who come here,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Rick Meehan. City Procurement Manager Catrice Parsons informed the council on Tuesday that she had received two responses for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in contracting with a vendor to provide a smartphone app-based parking payment system for the town. Parkmobile, the clear front-runner when the city had first inquired about the service, was Parsonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recommended choice, which the council endorsed unanimously. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service is already widely used in other cities on the East Coast as well as several Delaware beaches, meaning a greater likelihood that visitors to Ocean City would already be familiar with the system. The other vendor, Parsons said, operates primarily in the New England region. The deal with Parkmobile doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t involve any direct payment to or from the Town of Ocean City. Rather, the city would receive a cut of the appâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proceeds, and a reduction in transaction costs by allowing Parkmobile to interface with the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system. After downloading the app to their smartphone, a user would register their license plate and a means of payment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; credit card, PayPal, even iTunes store credit. Most importantly, Parkmobileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s database would link to the Complus-brand handheld ticket printers and data loggers used by OCPD ticket agents. If a printed parking pass was not visible on a car, the agent would then scan the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license plate and their device would instantly show if that person had paid via Parkmobile. When paying via the app, there is an in-

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Mitrecic, Cowger lock horns over DLC again County officials still at odds over philosophy, financial future of gov’t liquor sales

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) When the Liquor Control Board’s budget request session ended and Commissioner President M. Jim Bunting called, as he had every time in the previous six hours, for questions from the board, he and everyone else present looked squarely at Commissioner Joe Mitrecic. Who said nothing. Mitrecic shook his head and indicated he had nothing more to say on

the matter. Mitrecic and DLC Director Bobby Cowger, himself a former commissioner, had already clashed several times on this subject. “Well, I’d like to hear what Bobby has to say,” Vice President Merrill Lockfaw said, breaking the silence at Tuesday’s budget hearing in Snow Hill. Cowger showed no such reticence. “There are several things I’d like to enlighten you on, and there are several things at play here, not just the bottom line. We have a huge, huge impact on the county and we do it without spending one cent of taxpayer money,” he said. Cowger has said similar things in

System will solve PD ticket woes Continued from Page 13 More importantly, the city’s credit processing rate is 39 cents per transaction, much higher than that of a large company such as Parkmobile. Not paying this fee on 26,600 transactions would save the city more than $10,000. Additionally, installing wireless transmitters into the OCPD’s Complus machines will have the side benefit of instantly transmitting parking ticket info to the department.

Previously, according to the department, visitors issued tickets would go to the police station or City Hall to pay them, but find their fine was not yet in the computer record since the ticket agents had not yet returned from their shift. The contract with Parkmobile will last through the end of 2016. Parsons noted that the police contract with Complus expires immediately afterward, in January of 2017, thus allowing the two systems to keep pace.

the past and Mitrecic has not believed it for one second. Cowger continued explaining the whys and wherefores of the money flowing through his department, while Mitrecic remained impassive. The Department of Liquor Control is making ends meet this budget cycle by using reserve funds — a move the county itself is considering — but without the claims of independence. “You’re going to operate at a loss this year,” Mitrecic said, finally, “How is that not taxpayer money?” It’s a nuanced argument owing to the transition to and absorption of the previous Liquor Control Board’s assets, including the reserve fund. County Administrator Harold Higgins stepped in to provide context to the argument, where it turned out that neither Cowger nor Mitrecic is 100 percent correct. “It would have to be a total dissolution,” Higgins said of the previous department, implying that there wasn’t a complete dissolution of the preceding LCB and determining Cowger was likely the victor in this skirmish. Cowger’s numbers from the previous Liquor Control Board, which had a monopoly on wholesaling spirits to county bars and restaurants until the middle of last year, estimate a $10 million market for liquor in Worcester County. Cowger said with alter-

nate lines of distribution now opened, his department still retains a $6.5 million share of that market. The trick, it seems, is in scaling the old department to its new shape. Mitrecic has held that government doesn’t belong in the business at all and the department is an unwanted middleman in a crowded marketplace. There are those who agree with Mitrecic in Ocean City, but Cowger said he still counts his critics as customers. “Every one of the 208 licensees still does business with us, but maybe not the same scale,” Cowger said using the example of Seacrets, which used to do $1.6 million in business with the Liquor Control Board, but now is a customer only to the tune of “several hundred thousand dollars.” There also are two private wholesale liquor distributors doing business in Worcester County, but each represents specific brands. The county’s department sells all the brands. “I thoroughly understand your position,” Cowger said to Mitrecic, “and when this department cannot make a nickel, I’ll be the first up here to say it should go. I won’t have to say it in fiscal 2016,” Cowger said. “I’m a patient man,” Mitrecic countered.

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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) The Worcester County Commissioners heard the following arguments and listened to budget presentations during a work session held on Tuesday.

Sheriff’s office budget Worcester County Sheriff Reggie Mason increased his budget request by about $500,000 to pay for vehicle replacement, additional personnel, information technology and equipment. Also included was an impassioned plea from former state delegate Mike McDermott for the county to adopt a central booking protocol. McDermott laid out the cumbersome arrest process for deputies, especially during off hours or over a weekend, and the resulting loss of “field assets” as the deputy accompanies the accused in each step of the process from arrest to eventual release or incarceration. Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw commented that the central booking concept was something the county had discussed previously, and the time had come to “quit talking about it.” McDermott said Ocean City uses central booking with great success, as well as neighboring jurisdictions.

Welcome center When the county took over ownership of the Route 13 Welcome Center from the state years ago, it was known to be both an important boon for travelers, beyond access to rest rooms, and also kind of a money pit. Director Lisa Challenger said the building is adversely affected by the volume of truck traffic using the Route 13 corridor as an alternate to Interstate 95, and the vibrations affect everything from water mains to the foundation. The HVAC system dates from the 1980s, but is still functioning after extensive repairs but is described as being in poor condition. There was concern over the electric bill and lighting systems, but it was later determined that the county would probably not see any return on an upgrade for years to come. The tourism department’s budget, on paper, shrank by 16 percent, but most of those savings come from the transfer of nonprofit funds like Furnace Town, the Delmarva Discovery Center and the Snow Hill Opera House to the Recreation and Culture heading. In essence, the tourism budget for 2016 remains flat.

Environmental services Director Bob Mitchell lamented his lack of time for planning and preparation owing to a lack of supervisory employees in his 17-member department. By contrast, the Economic Development department has a staff of three: a director, a deputy director and an assistant. “I need help,” Mitchell said. Despite his perceived need, Mitchell did not request an additional position for his department. His budget request in-

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Oglesby may lose funds State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby revealed that funds from diversion programs, usually gathered from marijuana offenses, had once funded his department except for salaries. With these offenses moving to a civil matter, he warned the county that his department might see a loss in revenue in the coming years.

Wanted: a new car Director Bill Badger doesn’t think using his 2005 Dodge county car is doing much to impress prospective investors when he takes them out to show them the sights. He asked the county to provide him with a newer, nicer car to woo potential businesses. The old car, Badger said, would be passed to Deputy Director Merry Mears, who also logs a significant amount of miles on county business using her own vehicle.

Public Works equipment Kicking the can down the road is coming back to bite the county in terms of aging equipment and costly, time-consuming repairs. Continued on Page 16

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Pines Public Works yard open (April 17, 2015) The Ocean Pines Public Works yard will be open to residents April 18-May 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Yard debris may be dropped off during this time. The Ocean Pines Public Works yard is located at 1 Firehouse Lane behind the south gate fire department. Residents with questions should contact Ocean Pines Public Works by calling 410-641-7425 or emailing Linda Martin at lmartin@oceanpines.org. Additionally, Republic Services customers may place up to four bags

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Donated funds to improve local teen’s sight New technology will allow Caleb Connor, 15, blind since birth, to see clearly

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Last week into the early part of this week, a community rallied around a local 15year-old boy, donating more than $16,500 as of Wednesday morning to a gofundme page designed to raise funds for breakthrough new technology that would allow Caleb Conner, legally blind since birth, to see. Caleb was born at just 25 weeks old, weighing less than two pounds and required a 14-week stay in neonatal intensive care to stabilize a number of dangerous health situations. He survived those tough first few months, but due to retinopathy of prematurity, Caleb was left completely blind in his right eye and severely nearsighted in his left eye, stripping him of most of his peripheral vision and all of his depth perception. Lack of 20/20 vision aside, Caleb

has lived a mostly normal life thanks, according to those who know him, to an abundance of spirit. Sheri Conner, a teacher at Ocean City Elementary School, called her son “a remarkable young man” and a “phenomenal student” with an aptitude for computer science and biology. His teachers at Stephen Decatur High School rave about his positive outlook, she said, and marvel at his ability to perform on a high level for the school’s cross country and track teams. Conner and her husband, Robert, recently traveled with their son to Philadelphia to test eSight glasses, a device that combines a digital camera and advances in computer and display technology to deliver realtime streaming video to the device’s wearer, essentially enabling sight for people with severe vision loss. The results of the test-flight, Conner said, were amazing. “Caleb was able to see details on a car across the hotel parking lot, read the exit sign on the other side of the hotel lobby and order a caramel macchiato from a menu board,” she wrote on the gofundme page.

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Thanks to an outpouring of support from the community, the Conner family raised more than $16,500 in just over a week to help purchase breakthrough new technology that would help their 15-year-old son, Caleb, see for the first time.

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Trimper family’s ‘strange inheritance’ on TV Fox Business Network highlights state tax battle and amusement interest

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) In case you missed it, Trimper’s Rides, an Ocean City Boardwalk mainstay, debuted on the Fox Business Network’s “Strange Inheritance” this past week. “I enjoyed watching and am glad they did the show,” said the company’s operations manager Brooks Trimper. “It was good exposure for the park and my family.” The half-hour show is an alternative program featuring people who have inherited out-of-the-ordinary items, and the occasional unintended consequences on future generations. Viewers have an inside look into the entire inheritance process from appraising to restoring and other times auctioning. Host Jamie Colby traveled all over the United States and Canada to tell 26 stories on the show’s first season, which debuted on Jan. 26 and was the highest rated show launch in network history, according to the Fox Business website, foxbusiness.com. In early March, the network announced a second season will begin filming later this year with 26 additional episodes.

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options, including naming the property a historic landmark, but limited the ability to change anything about the amusement park and ties the owner’s hands, he added. Ultimately, the Trimper family appealed the state property taxes and were able to get them back down to where they were previously. In addition, the episode featured Trimper’s famous Carousel, which was its first main, large attraction. It was uniquely crafted and purchased in 1912. Today, it’s classified as one of the oldest operating carousels in the nation. The television show contacted Brooks Trimper’s father and brother to do the episode. “I know the tax issue was dramatic for television, but there is a lot

more to the Trimper story, it’s a family affair, with fourth and fifth generations running the park now,” Trimper said. Although the show was not what Trimper expected, he was happy to see the family business receive exposure and to watch his father featured in the program. “We are still here, grinding away and will be here as long as we can keep this place afloat,” he added. Strange Inheritance appears on Mondays at 9 p.m. on the Fox Business Network. Previously aired episodes run Tuesday through Thursday at 9 p.m. and Fridays at 10 p.m. For more information and to see clips of shows, visit the website at www.strangeinheritance.com.

Funds raised will help Conner see Continued from Page 18 insurance would not cover the glasses, they turned to the popular crowdfunding website, and asked the community to help. Several local organizations rallied behind the Conners, including the Ocean City Hotel-Motel Restaurant Association where Executive Director Susan Jones jumped on the cause because of her relationship with the extended family, who owns and operates the Captain’s Table in Ocean City.

“Caleb is a dear, dear kid. They are part of the restaurant family and their family has been in the restaurant business for 50 years,” Jones said. “Their campaign also hit home to me because I’m the mother of two teenage kids. It just tugged on my heartstrings.” In just over seven days, the Conners had surpassed their goal, raising $16,685 as of Wednesday afternoon. Jones, who reposted and emailed the gofundme page to friends and

clients, said she was elated by the community’s response to the Conner’s campaign. “It’s obvious that we live in an amazing community because everybody looks out for everybody else,” she said. “I was thrilled to hear the Conner family reached their goal. The outpouring of love and support our community provides is one of the many great reasons we all choose to call this place home.” For more information visit www.gofundme.com/r35n9hw.

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The unveiling Aside from the sculpture itself, other highlights at the unveiling ceremony of the “Dance of the Dolphins” on the southwest corner of Route 90 and Coastal Highway on Tuesday were the announcements of two $10,000 donations to the public art campaign, one from Hale and Alberta Harrison of Ocean City and another from Kim Messick of Ocean City. The work is a project of the Ocean City Development Corporation’s Public Art Committee. (Above) Hale Harrison, center, presents a check to, from left, committee Chairman Chris Trimper, committee member Lauren Taylor, and the honorary chairs of the “Dance of the Dolphins” campaign, Marilyn and Michael James. (Right) Artist David Turner of Turner Sculptures in Onley, Va. explains the significance of the work. (Far right) Public Art Committee member Kim Messick, owner of Bethany Resort Furnishings and Donoway Furniture, stands with her brother, Kevin, in front of the dolphins, one of which will be named for her father, Robert “Clearwater” Messick. To date, $40,000 has been raised to pay for the $100,000 piece. Major sponsorships range from $10,000 (one left, and it comes with dolphin naming rights) to $1,000. Donations can be made to OCDC, 108 Dorchester Street, Ocean City, Md. 21842. STEWART DOBSON/OCEANCITYTODAY

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Officers from the Berlin Police Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office were instrumental in arresting Robert Bassett, 29, of Berlin after there were reports of a subject walking around with a handgun at 10 p.m. on April 8. Officers were unable to locate Bassett upon arrival, and met with the complainant who told police Bassett was in a downtown establishment when he allegedly pulled a handgun out of his waistband, which disturbed several of the customers. Officers continued to search the area and Bassett was eventually seen running into a different business. Multiple officers surrounded the building and when Bassett saw them, he ran back into the store where he allegedly flung the handgun on the ground. Officers took Bassett into custody and recovered the handgun. During a search of Bassett, an inside-the-pants holster that was used to carry the handgun, as well as several containers of marijuana, were allegedly found. A check conducted at the Berlin Police Department later showed that Bassett is prohibited from possessing regulated firearms. During a subsequent investigation, evidence was allegedly found that indicated Bassett was involved with the distribution of marijuana. Bassett was charged with multiple weapons violations, including carrying a handgun, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a handgun during commission of a felony, reckless endangerment, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Bassett is currently being held at the Worcester County Jail on a $500,000 bond.

25, of Hebron, John Miller, 34, of Salisbury and Robert Nickerson III, 24, of Salisbury were all arrested for their role in the burglary. Berlin police officers were dispatched for a burglary-in-process when area residents allegedly observed a suspect enter an apartment by force, remove a television and place it into a vehicle, which fled the scene. Police were able to obtain a description of the vehicle, which was quickly located and the suspect was identified by the witness. The apartment burglarized was damaged in a fire on April 3 and Miller is employed by a local contractor who was working on restoration of the apartments. According to the report, Miller had done work on the premises. All suspects were charged with third and fourth degree burglary, residential fourth degree burglary, malicious destruction of property, and theft of less than 1,000.

Domestic assault Vincenzo Marasa, 54, of Sykesville, Md. was arrested on April 10 at 10:44 p.m. by an Ocean City police officer for allegedly punching his girlfriend. The officer was dispatched to 45th Street for a domestic assault in progress and upon arrival found the victim’s smashed cellphone. According to the report, she told police Marasa threw it on the ground after pushing and punching her in the face. Police observed a red mark on the victim’s face and arm. Marasa was placed under arrest and taken to the Public Safety Building on 65th Street for processing on malicious destruction of property and domestic assault charges.

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OBITUARIES HORACE NELSON PRANGE Ocean Pines Horace Nelson Prange, age 72, of Ocean Pines, Md., formerly of Elkton, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Care in Newark, Del. following a courageous, seven-year battle with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. Born in West Horace Prange Grove, Pa. on Aug. 2, 1942, Nelson was the son of the late Horace Leland and Laura Watterson Prange. He retired in 2003 after a career with Northeastern Plumbing Supply Co. He was a member of the Elkton Lions Club and the Ocean City Power Squadron. Surviving are his wife of nearly 50 years, Judith Kurtz Prange; a son, Scott Prange and his wife, Erin of Pike Creek, Del.; a daughter, Lora Prange Strauss and her husband, Eric of Calvert, Md.; four grandchildren, Kennedy and Delaney Prange, and Teagan and Talia Strauss; and a sister, Nadine Hook and her husband, Ed of Homeville, Pa.; four nephews, Jered Hook, Ryan Hook and his wife, Lauren, Todd Springer, and his wife, Judy, and Brad Springer and his wife, Joy; and a niece, Debra Stanton and her husband, Allen. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Springer and his brother-in-law, Ken Springer. A Celebration of Life was held on

Saturday, April 11, 2015 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, PA, in Elkton. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution checks can be made to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Worcester Adult Medical Day Servicesâ&#x20AC;? and sent c/o the funeral home. To send condolences visit www.rtfoard.com. SARAH ELIZABETH GRAY Ocean Pines Sarah Elizabeth Gray, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Betty,â&#x20AC;? age 85, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of the late George P. Wagner and Mary Catherine Purcell. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Paul Gray, in 2007. She is survived by her son, James P. Gray, Jr. and his wife, Susan of Hebron, Md. and grandchildren, Nicole Warrington, Kevin Althouse and Christian Gray and great-grandchildren, Brantley Althouse and Kaelynn Althouse. There are two sisters, Frances M. Watts of Clifton, Va. and Catherine L. Reingruber of Millville, Del. and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, George P. Wagner, Jr. She is also survived by a beloved friend, Suzanne Mahaffey of Mechanicsville, Md. She was a graduate of Mt. Hermon High School in Alexandria, Va., and St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic School in Washington, D.C.

POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 22 parked on 17th Street. He watched the passenger get out of the vehicle and meet with another man for about five minutes before returning to the van. The officer continued to watch the occupants of the car, when he allegedly observed Curry and Fitzpatrick preparing to inject heroin. The report states the officer approached the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side door, and once the two men noticed the officer they allegedly tossed items from their lap to the floor.

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Mrs. Gray had been a secretary at the Corporation Councils Office in Washington, D.C. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, the Ocean City Elks, American Legion Post #166 in Ocean City and the Ocean City Senior Center. A mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, April 9 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Ocean Pines. Rev. Joseph Cocucci officiated. Interment followed at the Eastern Shore of Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, Md. The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Md. 21802 or to the Ocean City Senior Center 104 41st Street, Ocean City, Md. 21842. FRANKLIN â&#x20AC;&#x153;FRANKâ&#x20AC;? LEE DAVIS Berlin Franklin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frankâ&#x20AC;? Lee Davis, age 89, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at his home in Berlin. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Thomas Harvey Davis Sr. and Lula Burbage Davis. He is preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Mae Smith Davis, his brother, Thomas Harvey Davis Jr., and his sisters, Edna Davis and Eleanor Ayres Bruehl. He is survived by his daughter, Louann Davis Layton and her husband, Raymond of Berlin. There are two grandchildren, Raymond S. Layton Jr. and his wife, Heather, and Karen Layton, all of Berlin. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren, Cody Bunting, Tyler Bunting, Asher Layton, Harleigh Layton and Lukas Layton. He is also survived by his beloved companion, Odetta Warren and many close friends of Berlin. Mr. Davis loved bluegrass music and was a member of the Peninsula Bluegrass Association. He played for The Country Playboys band from 1952 to 1975, and had a keen interest in the steam thrashing exhibitions. He started his own business in Berlin in 1944 called Davis Machine Works Inc. from which he retired in 2001. He also enjoyed working in his basement workshop during his free time. Mr. Davis was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church in

Berlin. A graveside service was held on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin. Rev. Dr. Olin Shockley officiated. The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations may be made to Coastal Hospice P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Md. 21802 or to the Friendship United Methodist Church 10537 Friendship Rd. Berlin, Md. 21842. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be shared at Burbage@BurbageFuneralHome.co m. CHARLES WAYNE BROSCH, SR. Berlin Charles Wayne Brosch, Sr., age 68, passed away on April 5, 2015 at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. Born in Wilmington, Del. he was the son of the late Wilhelm and Edith Robinson Brosch. He is survived by his beloved wife PatC. Brosch Sr. sey, and children, Charles W. Brosch, Jr. and his wife, Dawn, Sue Lynn Short, and Geraldine Nock and her husband, Keith. There are four grandchildren, Rebecca, and her husband, Isaiah, Grace, Joshua and Gretchen, and two great-grandchildren, Malachai and Landon. He leaves numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He has one living brother, Calvin Brosch and was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butchâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuckâ&#x20AC;? by family and friends, he loved the outdoors from the time he was a young boy and grew up to be quite the outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and teaching others how to do so. As an avid outdoorsman, he was well known for making his own fishing lures. Mr. Brosch proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. A loving father, husband and grandfather, Mr. Brosch loved spending time traveling with his wife and family. A pet lover, Mr. Continued on Page 24

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Wor-Wic Community College announces fall dean’s list Members total 550; 3.5 GPA or higher and 6 credits needed for recognition (April 17, 2015) A total of 550 area students at Wor-Wic Community College have been recognized for superior performance by being named to the dean’s list for the recently-completed fall semester. Students who maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while taking six or more credit hours during the fall semester from Worcester County are: •Berlin: Asiya Abdrakhmanova, Allison Anders, Dylan Ardis, Joshua August, Ekaterina Bathon, Erika Bathon Banyai, Daniel Baumgardner, Morgan Brown, Jill Caton, Bethany Cheeks, Brian Clubb, Ashley Cranford, Kevin Crosby, Christopher Denny Jr., Samantha Deskins. Melissa Dove, Logan Duncan, Cassidy Eichelberger, Megan Englishmen, Elizabeth Espinoza Fonseca, Tammie Faille, Brian Ford, Nicholas Gerthoffer, Morgan Golliday, Kirsten Hawkins, Anthony Johnson, Dawn Johnson, Mark Kiefer, Stacey Landrie. Mackenzie Lane, Bianca Leech, Mitchell Loring, Brianna Lueders, Keeley Marks, Osman Martinez Jr., Valerie Mercer, Marleigh Miller, Alessandra Morton, Skylar Myers, Kaitlyn Nibblett, Ashleigh Owens, Amanda Parsons, Kayla Parsons, Emily Pishtey, Jessica Plumley. Krasimira Purnell, Jessica Reeck, Erin Risser, Claudine Rodriguez Helvig, Lori Shelton-Conway, John Shook, Eliza Slater, Ashlee Solomon, Abigail Taylor, Anna Timmons, Keith Tracy, Michelle Trolian, Nicholas Venditta, Ashley Vlachos, Xanthe Vuolo, Michael Ward, Michelle Wendler, Claire Wheaton,

Carly Wilkinson, Lane Woodzell, Krista Young and Hanna Zubar. •Bishopville: Amanda Griffith, Jessica Iacona, Alan Olson, Christian Rodden, Ana Septefrati, Kristen Seyfert, Joshua Shaffer, Allison Willey and Keyan Yu. •Newark: Kelly Cowger, Tyann Johnson, Sabah Nawaz and William Tyndall. •Ocean City: Steven Annis, Stoyan Barilski, Brandi Bolt, Taylor Chester, Heather Dabroski, Jekaterina Diehlmann, Jessica Duckworth, Melinda Hamm, Caroline Herl, Jasmine Johnson, Liudmila Khokha, Hanna Kucuk, Volha Lohinava, Marcos Lopez, Monique Maher. Melissa Mosloski, Robert Pippin Jr., James Ripple, Jessica Roache, Dominick Ruscitti, Julia Shockley, Iryna Soares, Mauricio Soares, Angeleia Talley, Kayla Terlizzi, Ishra Thapa, Daniel Townsend, Mariya Trifonova, Kelsey Waller, Matthew Ward, Daniel Wills and Destinee Zimmerman. •Pocomoke City: Michael Bennett, Rhea Bowden, Leah Bundick, Kayla Burks, Hayward Harris III, Karen Hasty-Taylor, Dennis Howell, Albert Linamen, Andrea Milito, Victoria Overholt, Diana Payne, Patty Richardson, David Sneade Jr., Nathan Stephens, Shannon Troast, Amanda Trussell, Elizabeth Tull, Taylor Ward and Tiffany Wulff. •Snow Hill: Paul Bissman, Ashley Calandra, Caitlin Cody, Kyle Cropper, Ashley Davis, Tara Eby, Hettie Epison, Cailyn Grames, Elton Gray, Ashley Harris, Jacquelyne Hunter, Samantha Hunter, Meghan Lee, Joshua Moore, Carly Muir, Trudy Porch, April Powell, Mariyland Purnell-Counts and Dakota Taylor. •Stockton: Jason Bashor, Kathryn Bashor and Christopher Parr.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 23 Brosch took the greatest joy caring for animals throughout his life. He will be dearly missed by all. A memorial gathering was held on April 11, 2015 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment was private for the family. A donation in his memory may be made to: Worcester County Humane Society. P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811, or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 85016. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. JOHN MICHAEL BRENT Berlin John Michael Brent, 53, of Berlin, Md. passed peacefully on March 28, 2015 in his home after being diagnosed with liver cancer. John was an amazing husband, son and brother that touched many lives through his years of life. He was full of life, caring and would always be there for his friends and family. John was hard working and enjoyed his 12 years with Copper Brothers and numerous restaurants throughout Ocean City. He is preceded in death by the recent passing of his mother, Ann Brent and wife, Yevonn Brent in 2011. He is survived by his father, James Brent; siblings, Jim Brent, Colt Brent and Ginger Speir; nephew, DJ Speir and niece, Brandi Speir. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to your favorite charity. The family will hold a private ceremony for immediate family only. BERNARD T. HERZBERG, SR. Ocean City Bernard T. Herzberg, Sr., age 80, of Ocean City and formerly of Essex, Md. died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Coastal Hospice At The Lake in Salisbury. He was born in Essex and was the

son of the late Elmer and Patricia (Hartman) Herzberg. He had previously worked for Western Electric and also had owned South Marlin Liquors and South Marlin Inn. He was a member of the Hawks Mens Pleasure Club. He attended High Tide Baptist Church and will be missed by his church family and friends. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Linda Herzberg of Ocean City; three sons, Bernard Thomas “Tom” Herzberg and wife, Lorraine of Freedom, Md., Russell T. Harrell and wife, Debbie of Hedgesville, West Va. and Jack A. Harrell and wife, Kim of Middle River, Md.; two daughters, Nadine Herzberg of Bethel, Ark. and Natalie Neff and husband, Kyle of Charleston, S.C.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and many well loved nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net. MARY ANN NICKOL Selbyville Mary Ann Nickol, age 69, of Selbyville, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. She was born in Baltimore and was the daughter of the late Oliver and Anna (DePaul) Thompson. She is survived by a daughter, Julie P. Smith and husband, Michael of Selbyville; a sister, Joan Buckingham of Forest Hill, Md.; two nieces, Kimberly Buckingham-Lawrence and Laure Long; a nephew, Robert C. Buckingham, Jr. and her grandcat, Vivian. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sclerderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, Mass. 01923. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net.

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Uber rolling over both state, city taxi policy Drivers forgo medallions, town oversight except for 25-cent charge per ride

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Contrary to the city’s hopes, it appears Uber has successfully gone herum (around, for you non-Teutophiles) any attempt at local control over the growing freelance cab industry in Maryland. City Solicitor Guy Ayres told the Ocean City Police Commission that Senate Bill 868 — which passed through Annapolis this week — will allow the city no regulatory power over Uber and other such services other than the right to charge them a 25 cent-per-ride service fee for any fares picked up in town. “From my reading of the act, that’s pretty much all we really can do,” Ayres said. Once a signed bill takes effect July 1, Uber will become a “common carrier” of public utility services, subject to oversight by the Maryland Public Service Commission. “The law basically puts them in what they refer to as a ‘Transportation Network Service’ under control of the PSC,” Ayres said. First started in San Francisco in 2009, Uber does not actually operate taxis by itself, except for a limited number of premier services. Rather, the company provides a smartphone app that independent drivers can contract to use. The app links drivers with prospective customers, guiding them via their phone’s GPS to the pickup and drop-off locations. The drivers also subscribe to Uber’s uniform pricing system and share profits with the company. All financial transactions between drivers and customers are done via the company’s app. As a “common carrier,” the PSC will require Uber or any other ridehailing network to register as a TNS, obtain a certain level of insurance that extends to its contract drivers, and be subject to fair-access and price notification laws for customers. “It essentially treats them like a

limousine service,” Ayres said. However, the TNS classification puts Uber and other such services outside of the jurisdiction of local governments, who have traditionally exercised price controls and medallion systems over taxis in their area. When first discussed, Ocean City leaders were adamant that Uber drivers, should they appear in the resort, would be required to purchase a taxi medallion and go through the usual process for hired vehicles. “We wanted to make sure they were subject to our taxi ordinance and medallion system, but it looks like we won’t be able to do that,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “Our goal was to get some local jurisdiction and local control into this, but apparently that didn’t happen.” In Ocean City, soliciting fares

[be a cab driver], it would probably be easier to line up with Uber than get a medallion.” Unless clarified otherwise, the city could still prevent Uber drivers from doing street hails, as their TNS status only extends to trips which are requested via the app. Although traditional cabs do get a fair amount of street hails by waiting outside bars and nightclubs during the summer, call-in rides are still a large portion of their business, which will now be open to competition from Uber. “I don’t think it will completely cannibalize the taxi industry,” Meehan said. “but things change ... it’s another evolution we’re going to see.” Although Uber has advertised for drivers in the area, app service is not yet available.

within the town limits requires possession of a city taxi medallion, of which only 170 exist. Medallion rights subject cabs to an annual inspection, and drivers are subject to background checks and random drug testing. When the city first began regulating taxis in 2000, the town licensed 170 medallions for $1,500 each. Since then, trading of medallions between cab companies has seen prices rise, with the last transfer valued at $7,100. The city gets a 25-percent surcharge on any sale. However, using Uber will allow cab drivers to skirt this process, potentially spelling a major change for the resort’s cab companies. “If Uber comes here, the issue won’t really be with Uber, but with what the impact will be on the taxi industry,” Ayres said. “If you want to

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Brewery renews effort for outdoor seating One year of operation with clean record works in favor of business in negotiations By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) A year after its last extended bout with the city over zoning rights, things are looking up for the Ocean City Brewing Company’s attempt to get its outdoor seating ban lifted. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission expressed interest last week in allowing the brewery to install outdoor seating at its 56th Street location, just not in the exact spot it had proposed. “Since day one, I know we’ve had some problems with people understanding what this business is,” said OCBC owner Josh Shores. “Nobody had seen something of this size when S

we first came to you ... but we’re trying to stick with what our customers want.” OCBC is located inside the former Adkins Company lumber and hardware warehouse on the southwest corner of Coastal Highway and 56th Street. The massive building houses three distinct uses: the beer brewing operation itself, a bar and restaurant and a retail space for brewery-related memorabilia. The project was approved after a months-long process of Shores attempting to get zoning clearance from the city for a manufacturing use. Fears from neighbors about the impact of a large-scale brewing operation caused the city to place a number of compromising restrictions on the business, one of which was a prohibition on outdoor seating. After nearly a year of operation,

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Shores is now pitching to get that re- Commissioner John Staley. “I would striction lifted. The city has had no think that if you could put it out complaints about any of the uses on front, it would be much better.” The entire body seemed to agree the site, said Zoning Administrator that, while not opposed to outdoor R. Blaine Smith. “We’re just trying to give our cus- seating in general, it would really tomers what they’re asking for,” only be suitable at the northeast corner of the buildShores said. “As ing. you can see, we’ve The buildhad a perfect ‘We’re just trying to give our track record so ing’s east side parking far.” customers what they’re asking for. has spaces that Shores’ initial As you can see, we’ve had a back directly pitch was to loperfect track record so far.’ cate an outdoor onto Coastal Ocean City Brewing Company Highway, predining patio senting a traffic halfway along the owner Josh Shores hazard. As south side of the Commissioner current building. Palmer Gillis The deck would take up three parking spaces, which pointed out, putting the patio in are in excess of what is required, and place of these spaces would kill two birds with one stone, providing outseat 50 to 60 people. “The area would be surrounded door seating and eliminating the by a fence. It would not have any live dangerous traffic configuration. “You could actually extend out tomusic or a DJ,” Shore said. “We’re not looking for entertainment, we’re ward the street further because you looking for outdoor space for our wouldn’t need the backup space for those parking spots, which would let customers.” The fence would connect with the you put in a landscaping buffer as restaurant’s side door, making it so well,” Gillis said. that patrons could not access the Only one member of the public patio directly from the parking lot, spoke against the proposal – Monica but would have to go into the restau- Whitehead, the property manager rant, thus allowing staff to control for the Maresol Condominium, located on the bay to the west of the the premises. One of the major concerns with brewery. “The [condo] association is in the project a year ago, however, was the ability of large trucks to access complete agreement with the use rethe rear of the property via the park- strictions you currently have and we ing lot on the south side to deliver would like those to remain in place, brewing supplies and pick up fin- because that’s what kept violations ished beer. Putting a patio right next from happening,” Whitehead said. to the access aisle was seen as less “We would like to have [Shores’ apthan optimal. plication] denied and continue with “I just don’t think that location in the restrictions that have worked the middle of the parking lot is going very well this last year.” But given the brewery’s track to work,” said Commissioner Joel Brous. record, and the stipulation that “It seems to me like you’re crowd- outdoor seating only be allowed at ing everything in there,” agreed the northeast corner of the building, the commission felt it could not deny Shores the benefit of the doubt. “I think that’s something the Maresol owners should be able to agree with,” said Commission Chair Pam Buckley. “If they have not had issues with noise this summer, they shouldn’t have it with [the patio] being on the opposite side of the building from them.” Shores is slated to return to the commission later this month with plans for a patio area to be situated at the northeast corner of the site. Ultimately, the City Council will need to approve the lifting of the stipulation on Shores’ use agreement that prevents outside dining. Last year, the council placed a number of restrictions on Shores’ operations because of fears about Ocean View Chapel the intensity of the use and the environment it would create in the 38040 Muddy Neck Road neighborhood. The brewery cannot Ocean View, DE can or bottle beer or site, and was denied permission to have an external barley silo.

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County robotics group takes regional honors for 2nd year Titanium Wrecks design best out of 58 international teams at College Park competition

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) For the second consecutive year, the Worcester County youth robotics team Titanium Wrecks took home honors at the Chesapeake Regional FIRST Robotics Competition in College Park, Md. The T-Wrecks took home a Rookie Inspiration Award during their inaugural season last year, and earned awards for team spirit and engineering inspiration during the 2015 competition, held April 2-4. Team members are in grades 8 to 12 and come from the county’s public and private schools and include home-school students as well. TWrecks also carries the distinction of being the official Worcester County NASA House Robotics Team. “There were 58 teams from the U.S., Israel, United Arab Emirates and of the 17 awards given out besides the winners and finalists, the kids won two of the awards,” team mentor Paul Suplee said. Suplee said the Chesapeake Re-

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Program open to all county youth Continued from Page 27 “We brought what is called a ‘mecanum wheel,’ meaning, basically, this robot can go in any direction whatsoever, which is very cool,” Suplee said. “They worked with the mecanum wheel, they built the gearboxes that the mecanum wheel is attached to, they built the chassis, the lift mechanisms, and that’s just the build team.” Following production of the robot,

a programing team developed code to allow the drive team to operate the unit using a computer-based controller. “They control all the different facets of the robot using a joystick,” Suplee said. T-Wrecks also includes finance, marketing, safety and community outreach teams. “There are so many kids doing so many different things,” Suplee said.

Dead Freddie’s to reimagine Lizard’s downtown franchise Carullo regains liquor license after buying First St. location, plans to re-organize brand

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Dead Freddie’s and De Lazy Lizard owner Steve Carullo outlined some of his plans to reimagine the First Street bar and nightclub into a more family-friendly destination to the Board of License Commissioners on Wednesday. Carullo appeared before the board to request that the suspension of De Lazy Lizard’s Class B liquor license be lifted, so that it could be transferred from the restaurant’s previous owners to OC Lizard, LLC - the new company that Carullo has established for his takeover of the downtown restaurant. A new site plan, under review in Ocean City, had not yet been finalized, Carullo said. In broad strokes, Carullo said he wanted to transform the Lizard from a bar/nightclub into a family destination, more in line with what is already offered at Dead Freddie’s. Carullo has owned the restau-

rant, located between 63rd and 64th Streets, for several years. Out goes the Lizard’s tiki bar, out goes the dance floor (except for weddings), and out goes, Carullo hopes, the existing clientele. Of major concern to Carullo was security. He mentioned several times his goal of restricting the facility to “one entry and one exit,” not including the marina. The marina will still feature takeaway beer and wine. “It’s not going to be a free flow of people,” he said, “my goal is to secure the entry points.” Next year, Carullo hopes to build another structure on the property strictly for family dining. In total, the restaurant will open with 400 available seats, which he said he hoped to get to at least 550 before next season. This plan, however, might be contingent on another property purchase he hoped to close in early May. Carullo said he hopes to open the revamped De Lazy Lizard next month. After selling the Lizard, former owner Todd Hayes recently announced plans to open a brewery in Snow Hill.

“It’s amazing. They’re definitely a great group of kids.” Suplee said the competitions open doors to scholarship opportunities, including $18 million from the University of Maryland engineering program, as well as grants from manufacturers of specific parts used in the competitions. Despite what Suplee said was major support from NASA and other groups such as the TEC Foundation, the team still needs to raise $18,000 during the next two weeks. If it meets the budget goal, the team will travel to St. Louis to take part in the FIRST World Championships, April 22-25, for the second year in a row. The team finished in the top 25 in its division last year. “We will be in the Galileo Division, which we were in last year, and what’s amazing is we’re a second-year team and we’ll be in the world championships twice,” Suplee said. “Being a private team is cool because we have kids from Worcester Prep, Stephen Decatur, Snow Hill High School, and we have some home school kids that went back to the public school system. We’re open to really anyone. If you’re a student in Worcester County, you’re welcome on our team.” To donate to T-Wrecks visit www.team-t-wrecks.org/donate.html.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 17, 2015) The Worcester Prep and Stephen Decatur tennis teams battled in Berlin on Monday. The Worcester Prep Mallards, a private school in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference, won both competitions 6-1 over Decatur, a public school of the Bayside Conference. With first singles player, senior Tatjana Kondraschow, out of the lineup visiting a college, several of the Lady Mallards were playing in different singles spots. “I was happy. They all played up and did a good job,” said Worcester’s girls’ Coach Cyndee Hudson. “We were happy to get back on the court with all the inclement weather we’ve had.” Junior Isabel Carulli won the second singles match 8-1. Fiona Reid, a senior, took her third singles match 82. Sarah Koon, a junior, battled with Decatur freshman Laila Mirza in their fourth singles competition. Koon maintained a slight lead and pulled out an 8-6 victory. Freshman Anchita Batra shut out her fifth singles opponent, 8-0. Worcester’s first doubles team of senior Natalie Twilley and junior Erika Smith earned an 8-0 shutout. Sophomores Eva Parks and Stormy McGuiness outscored their second doubles opponents 8-2. Senior Delaney Iacona logged the lone victory for Decatur on their home courts in Berlin. Points were traded throughout the first singles match with Worcester senior Mattie Maull. Iacona led 7-4, but Maull fought back to cut the Decatur senior’s advantage to one (7-6). Decatur girls’ Coach Jamie Greenwood said he told Iacona to “forget the last two games and let’s win one more.” Greenwood said Iacona settled down and took the last game to win 86. “I don’t think we played well. We haven’t had a legit day of practice in the last two weeks [because of rain and matches],” Greenwood said. “We haven’t had the opportunity to practice and work on things.” Greenwood said his players, other than Iacona, are inexperienced under match pressure. Iacona is the only Lady Seahawk who competed in singles competition last year. “On-court inexperience is what I chalk it up to. Delaney is the only one who has been in stressful situations,” Greenwood said.

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Stephen Decatur junior Jake Blosveren rushes the net during Monday's match against Worcester Prep. Blosveren and his first doubles partner, junior Reed Watson, lost 8-5 to Worcester's Chris Choy, a senior, and freshman Brenner Maull on the Prep team's courts in Berlin.

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Worcester Prep senior Mattie Maull returns a Stephen Decatur senior Delaney Iacona hit during their first singles match Monday. Playing on Decatur's courts in Berlin, Iacona came out on top 86. She logged Decatur's only victory. Worcester won the competition 6-1.

One positive, Greenwood said, is that the girls are becoming “self-evaluating.” After their matches, they want to know what they can do better and how they can fix their mistakes, he said. While victories are nice, the coach said “there’s more to it than winning.” “The girls are having fun,” he said. “They all seem to be enjoying [playing tennis].”

The Worcester Prep boys’ team was also missing a few singles players – senior Erik Zorn (college visits) and junior Alex Choy – so some Mallards stepped up and played in different positions. Seniors Quinn Lukas and Kyle Chandler shut out their first and second singles opponents respectively, 80, on their courts in Berlin. See DECATUR Page 34

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 17, 2015) After leading by just two goals at halftime Wednesday, the Stephen Decatur Seahawks settled down and played “their game” in the second half, outscoring the Kent County girls’ lacrosse team 9-1 to win 13-3. Sophomore Lexie VanKirk put Decatur on the board three and a half minutes into the match in Berlin. Kent County evened the score with 11:50 remaining in the first half. Senior Payton VanKirk gave the Seahawks the go-ahead goal at the 10:37 mark. The Trojans tied it up four minutes later. Sophomore Claire Porter provided the home team with a 3-2 lead with 3:49 to play in the half. Victoria Kerkovich, a sophomore, boosted Decatur’s advantage to 4-2, 31 seconds before the halftime break. In the first half, Decatur Coach Bob Musitano said the Seahawks “actually were playing too intense. They’re forcing the crease, they’re swinging a little bit and they’re trying too hard. Once they got settled down they seemed to be able to overtake them.” “They played well on defense, good transition, but then they’d blow it down [on the offensive end], try and force the crease then the ball would come right back,” he said. “We don’t have that many subs. We were kind of running ourselves to death at times.” Musitano said some of the Seahawks’ plays didn’t work against Kent County’s defense. “They played tight inside, so we had to draw them out,” he said. “We had to spread it out to have more room to work.” Senior captain Ally Beck carried the ball the length of the field and scored a minute and a half into the second half. Lexie and Payton VanKirk netted shots to increase the Seahawks’ lead to 7-2. Sophomore Christina Romano found Porter, who was open in front of the goal, and she put the ball in the back of the cage with 11:11 remaining in the game. Kent County tallied its third and final goal less than a minute later. Payton VanKirk passed to an open Kerkovich who provided Decatur with a six-goal advantage. Junior Elle Bargar made it 10-3 with 4:52 on the clock. Lexie VanKirk logged the SeaSee DECATUR Page 36

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(Above) Worcester Prep sophomore Adam Pizza serves during his second doubles match with partner, junior Baylan McGuiness, on their home courts in Berlin, Monday. They earned an 8-5 victory in their first varsity match and Worcester's team topped Stephen Decatur 6-1. (Right) Stephen Decatur senior Delaney Iacona battled with Worcester Prep senior Mattie Maull during their first singles match Monday on Decatur's courts. Iacona led 7-4, but Maull fought back to cut her advantage to one (7-6). Iacona won 8-6.

Continued from Page 33 “They were pretty dominating. I’m happy with their performance,” said Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler. Junior Christian Beres earned the lone victory for Decatur. He pulled out an 8-6 win at third singles. Worcester’s Zach Wilson, a sophomore, and junior Charlie Pritchard, who typically play doubles, scored 8-2 and 8-1 victories at fourth and fifth singles, respectively. “It was their first time playing singles and they did pretty well,” Underkoffler said. Senior Chris Choy and freshman Brenner Maull, playing together for the first time, topped their first doubles competition 8-5. Sophomore Adam Pizza and junior Baylan McGuiness, competing in their first varsity match, won 8-5 at

second doubles. “I thought once they got over the jitters they played effectively,” Underkoffler said. Despite winning only one match, Decatur boys’ Coach Steve Berquist said the Seahawks know they are improving. After each match Monday, Berquist said he talked to his players about what they could have done better and what they can improve upon for the next competition. “They played well. The guys felt really good about themselves. They realize they’re getting better,” Berquist said. “They enjoy playing tennis and they enjoy competing.” The schools will go head-to-head today, Friday, at 4 p.m. The girls will compete on Worcester’s courts, while the boys will play at Decatur.

SD baseball team successful against Bayside opponents By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 17, 2015) The Stephen Decatur baseball team has taken down each Bayside Conference opponent it has faced in 2015. The Seahawks improved to 8-0 on Monday after their 16-3 five-inning victory over the Mardela Warriors in Mardela Springs. Decatur scored four in the first inning and tacked on five runs in the second. The Seahawks added a run in the third inning and two in the fourth. They tallied four runs in the fifth inning. Junior Zach Adams had two hits and three RBIs. Senior Justin Meekins chipped in with two hits, one of which was a home run. He finished with three RBIs. Junior Will Sass had a double and a home run with two RBIs. Senior Sean Colgan pitched three in-

nings and struck out seven. Brooks Holloway, a senior, threw two innings. He struck out two Warriors, walked one and gave up three runs. Only one run was earned. “We played well. We had a good approach at the plate and squared some pitches up,” said Decatur Coach Rich Ferro. “Colgan and Holloway threw strikes and we played solid defense. We need to stay aggressive and keep working to get better.” Decatur is scheduled to travel to Crisfield to play the Crabbers today, Friday, at 4 p.m. The Seahawks will host the Snow Hill Eagles on Monday at 4 p.m. The Parkside Rams will come to Berlin on Wednesday to battle Decatur at 4 p.m. When the two teams met on March 31 in Salisbury, the Seahawks, after trailing 3-0, pulled out a comefrom-behind 4-3 victory.

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Worcester Prep boys’ lax trounces SS, 16-1

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 17, 2015) All of the players on the Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team contributed in their 16-1 victory over the Salisbury School Dragons, Monday. “We started off a little flat, but then we picked it up. It was a good team effort,” said Prep Coach Kevin Gates. “Everyone played. It was nice to see the other guys [who are not starters] get some action. Every single player did something positive.” The visiting Mallards led 5-1 at

the end of the first quarter. The Prep squad netted eight unanswered goals in the second quarter to go into the halftime break on top 13-1. Worcester tacked on two goals in the third quarter and one in the fourth. Junior captain Wyatt Richins had a Kevin Gates big day, leading the Mallards with eight goals and three assists. “He played well. It was nice to see

him have a breakthrough game,” Gates said. Assistant captain Ross Dickerson, a junior, won 14 of 17 face-offs and scooped up seven ground balls. He also scored a goal. Sophomore Patrick Petrera chipped in with two goals. Freshman Sam Cantello tallied one goal and three assists. Freshmen Tucker Brown (one assist) and Porter Bunting, senior assistant captain Will Pedigo and sophomore Trent Marshall scored one goal apiece.

Goalie Wade Walter, a junior assistant captain, made one save in two and a half quarters. Freshman Jack Fager took over in the cage midway through the third quarter. He stopped four Salisbury shots. The Mallards will travel to Centreville today, Friday, to play the Gunston Day Herons at 4 p.m. “We need to come focused and ready to go,” Gates said. “We can’t take anyone lightly…Respect all and fear none.” Worcester will host the Indian River Indians at 4 p.m. on Monday.

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(Above, left) Stephen Decatur sophomore Victoria Kerkovich scoops up a loose ball during Wednesday's game against Kent County in Berlin. She scored two goals in Decatur's 13-3 victory. (Right) Sophomore Lexie VanKirk controls the ball for Decatur. She had three goals in the Lady Seahawks' win. (Below, right) Decatur sophomore Claire Porter takes the ball behind the goal. She chipped in with three goals and two assists.

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Continued from Page 33 hawks’ 11th goal at the 3:51 mark. Senior Jordan Klebe scored with 15 seconds left in the match and Porter earned a hat trick with five seconds remaining. “They didn’t know much about them. We don’t see them very often … no matter what, they’ve always played us tough,” Musitano said. “[The Seahawks] rose to the occasion. We finally were just able to keep playing our game.” Lexie VanKirk and Porter (two assists) both finished the game with three goals apiece. Payton VanKirk contributed with two goals and two assists. Kerkovich also logged two goals.

Beck, Bargar (two assists) and Klebe scored one goal each. Senior co-captain, goalie Jillian Petito, stopped 10 Kent County shots. Decatur is scheduled to take a trip to Centreville today, Friday, to face the Queen Anne’s Lions at 5:30 p.m. “Those kids are really tough up there, but we’ve got kids that can play with them,” Musitano said. “We can’t make any mistakes. No mistakes at all. All of the ground balls have to be ours and on defense we have to mark up correctly.” The Cape Henlopen Vikings are set to come to Berlin on Monday for a 5:30 p.m. competition against Decatur.

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Decatur boys’ lax team logs 12-6 win over KC

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 17, 2015) Despite not capitalizing on some scoring opportunities, the Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team still netted 12 shots to win 12-6 over the Kent County Trojans in Worton on Wednesday. “For the most part, we played well,” said Decatur Coach Scott Lathroum. “We had a lot of open, good shots, we just didn’t finish like we should have.” The visiting Seahawks were competing without several starters who are

sidelined with injuries. “We have some injuries, so some of the younger guys are getting minutes and [varsity game] experience on the field, and they’re doing a good job,” Lathroum said. The Seahawks led 3-1 at the end of the first quarter. Decatur netted four goals in the second quarter to pull ahead 7-1. Kent County took advantage of a couple Decatur breakdowns and tallied two quick goals in the final minutes of the second quarter to cut the Berlin squad’s advantage to four. After

three quarters, the Seahawks led 10-5. Lathroum said dominating face-offs was a big part of the team’s success. Junior Dryden Brous won 15 of 19 face-offs. “We dominated ball control. [Brous] won just about every face-off,” Lathroum said. Brous also scored a goal. Senior captain Corey Gwin was Decatur’s top producer with four goals. Sophomore Steve Alther and senior Jackson Mumford scored two goals each. Freshman Collin Eichelberger, senior Colton

Lohnas and junior Trey Wells each netted one goal. Goalie, senior captain Will Hastings logged five saves. Sophomore Zack Cioccio, the JV team’s starting goalie, played in the cage in the fourth quarter. The Queen Anne’s Lions will compete against Decatur today, Friday, at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin. To be successful, Lathroum said, “we’ve just got to play well and shoot a little better…It will only be tough if we make it tough.”

Additional tryout for baseball team, April 19 By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) After only drawing about “half a team’s worth” of prospective players to the first tryout last month, according to Coach Otis Elzey, the American Legion has scheduled an additional session on Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex in Berlin. After nearly a half-century absence on the lower shore, the American Legion will once again play host to its own baseball league and team, the OC Marlins. “We’re looking for any interested kids to get this up and running,” Elzey,

head coach at Wicomico High School and coach of the OC Marlins, said. Participation in the tryout and league are free, organizers said, in an effort to provide an alternative to what they see as costly travel teams that own this part of the calendar. Players will need their own gloves, cleats and transportation, but organizers said everything else, such as hats, uniforms and equipment, will be provided. “The season is going to be on us before we know it, and the last session really didn’t do anything because of the weather,” Elzey said. Ideally, Elzey would like to “dou-

ble” the number of players he already has on the roster. The team is expected to carry 18 players, League co-chair Jack Hyle said, between the ages of 14 and 19 determined by player age at the time of registration. “The only requirement is that players go to high school in Worcester,” Hyle said. But, he continued, there is some flexibility built into the system on that point. The league will include Worcester, Somerset, Wicomico, Dorchester, Talbot and Caroline counties, Hyle said, and may include some legion posts in

Southern Delaware, but that hasn’t been finalized yet. Hyle said the league is expected to run a regular season of 16 games plus playoffs and championships. At the end of the season, the top team of the league will advance to playoffs competing for regional and state championships. The winner will qualify for the American Legion World Series in North Carolina. League play will begin after school ends, Hyle said, likely sometime in early July. Pre-registration for the tryouts is not required, interested players just need to show up to the session.

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(April 17, 2015) Local golfers are invited to participate in the Maryland Spring Challenge, May 9-10, part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) at the Worthington Manor Golf Course in Urbana, Md. Maryland juniors will have the opportunity to play one of the area’s finest golf courses against competition from all over the east coast. The Maryland Spring Challenge is open to all golfers ages 11-18. The Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS) will nationally rank the event. Top three finishers in each division will receive an exemption into the 2015 Mid-Season Invitational at Chateau Élan June 20-22. Winners in each division will receive an exemption into the 2015 National Championship Dec. 56 in Orlando, Fla. Top 10 finishers will receive points

toward year-end honors that include state teams, All-HJGT teams, and the Hurricane Cup. For more information, call HJGT Headquarters at 904-379-2697. This event is a two-day, 36-hole event. Both rounds will begin with a single tee start between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Registration fees for members are $209 and $254 for non-members. Players can register at HJGT.org. Registration deadline is April 29. The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 11 and 18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. Golfers who participate in the tour will compete in one of five age divisions: Boys’ 15-18, Boys’ 13-14,

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Worcester Co. Recreation & Parks offers softball program (April 17, 2015) Worcester County Department of Recreation & Parks will offer After School Softball this spring. Open to participants in kindergarten through third grade, this program will run on Wednesdays, April 22 - May 27 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. After School Softball is an instructional program that will introduce the sport in a non-competitive environment. Focus will be on teaching the basic skills and fundamentals of softball. Skills include throwing, catching, batting, base running, fielding and teamwork. Participants will build on their skills each week through practice stations and scrimmages. Transportation will be provided

from Snow Hill Elementary School to the Recreation Center. The cost for this program is $25 per player ($20 for each additional child). Financial aid is available for those who show a demonstrated need. Proof of eligibility is required. The registration deadline was Friday, April 10. An additional $5 will be applied to those who register after the deadline. For more information on the After School Softball program, contact Program Manager, Kelly Rados at 410632-2144 x102 or krados@co.worcester.md.us. Visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org for a complete list of youth programs or to sign up for email announcements.

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Owners of OC Hair & Nail Studio, Michelle Rose, left, and Connie Cochran take a break from hair styling to pose for a picture in their new location in the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street.

OC Hair & Nail Studio has new look and location

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) OC Hair & Nail Studio is celebrating more than three decades in business with a new location in the Gold Coast Mall and an upscale look complete with European style doors, black ceilings and a chandelier. “We are very lucky to have put together a cohesive team of people who work very well together, love what they do and are welcoming,” said Connie Cochran. Cochran and Michelle Rose own the studio, which has operated out of the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street for more than 13 years. OC Hair & Nail Studio has always been located near the back of the mall, but in late November when TJ Maxx logistics were being finalized, Rose and Cochran were offered their new location. Although time was limited on obtaining a contractor, Rose was able to find someone who worked weekends and at night to transform the space from a jewelry store into a hair studio. The unit was completely gutted and cases were taken out to make more room. The studio closed for one week and opened in March next to Candy Kitchen, a couple steps from the front doors of the mall. “We totally changed our look from what we had before and wanted to get

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away from the beach theme,” Cochran said. “It’s a little more upscale looking and the front doors gave me an idea. They remind me of wrought iron gates with the black ceiling, it’s more European looking, and I love everything French. We added sophistication and [worked with the existing space].” Cochran has always liked her small salons because they are inviting and

have a friendly atmosphere. “My clients are used to a more oneon-one individualized service and I didn’t want them to get lost in a big salon, it’s like a family,” Cochran said. Christine Brown has frequented the salon for more than a decade. “It’s a nice place and they all get along, which makes the atmosphere a See STUDIO Page 40

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (April 17, 2015) In Maryland, licensed real estate agents answer to the Maryland Real Estate Commission, a part of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation’s (DLLR) division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. The Commission exists to serve both real estate consumers in Maryland and the real estate licensees that they are charged to regulate. The Commission was created to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public through examination, licensing and regulatory activities. It is composed of nine members–five licensed members and four consumer members. The governor appoints the members with the advice of the secretary of DLLR and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Commission is also tasked with upholding and applying the governing real estate laws and regulations equally to all. It provides courteous, reasonable, and professional assistance and must impartially conduct disciplinary actions. About 39,000 active licensees in Maryland are regulated by the Commission. It issues three levels of licenses: salesperson, associate broker and broker. The Commission oversees time-share developers and approves continuing education for licensees. It oversees complaints about licensees, as well as the Real Estate Guaranty Fund, which protects consumers for losses up to $50,000. For the purpose of a Guaranty Fund claim, misconduct is an action arising out of a real estate transaction involving real estate located in Maryland which causes actual loss by reason of theft, or embezzlement of money or property, or money or property unlawfully obtained from a person by false pretense, artifice, trickery, or forgery, or by reason of fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit. The Maryland Real Estate Commission in Baltimore is headed by executive director, Katherine Connelly. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed REALTOR®with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin

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Studio celebrates three decades in business in resort Continued from Page 39 pleasant experience for the customer and enjoyable,” Brown said. Cochran has been styling hair in Ocean City for more than 40 years and started the Ocean City Hair Studio with a friend in the Sheraton Hotel on 101st Street in 1982, which has since become a Clarion. “Some people I’ve been doing their hair for 35 years,” Cochran said. The owners met in 1997 when Rose came to work for Cochran at the Sheraton. After more than 20 years on 101st Street, changes were happening at the hotel and Cochran decided it was time to move her business somewhere else. The owner of Gold Coast Mall offered Cochran a spot and at the same time Rose’s lease was up at her shop in Fenwick Island, Del. They decided to become partners and opened in November 2002. Now more than 13 years later, the two continue to run OC Hair & Nail Studio. The salon offers a variety of services for hair, nails and makeup including hair extensions, treatments, cuts and odorless gels for nails, in addition to wedding parties for brides at the beach. Accessories, jewelry, purses, gel polishes and hair products are available for purchase.

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Motorcycle shop hosts open house and ribbon cutting

Buddy Trala, pictured with his wife, Christy, won the Restaurateur of the Year award from the Restaurant Association of Maryland on Sunday. Trala, owner of the Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, was selected by association members from a pool of statewide applicants including John Harrison of the Harrison Group.

Sunset Grille’s Buddy Trala Restaurateur of the Year By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Sunset Grille owner Buddy Trala took home one of the most prestigious honors bestowed by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, the Restaurateur of the Year award, during the organization’s annual Stars of the Industry gala Sunday evening in Crisfield. The Greene Turtle (statewide) received one of the McCormick Cornerstone of the Industry Awards. It is awarded to companies that best illustrate how restaurants are the cornerstone of the economy and their community. These businesses support local communities by creating jobs and financially supporting nonprofit groups, schools, scouts and youth sports teams. The Greene Turtle has won this award twice previously. “One thing we said when we started this whole franchising thing was we didn’t want to change our local brand. We wanted to keep a commitment to the local community. We still do it, so I think we’re successful,” Steve Pappas, co-owner, said. Restaurateur of the Year and McCormick Cornerstone of the Industry awards are not voted on by the public, as most of the individual awards are. The voters are members of the association consisting of 2,000 restaurateurs. “Having the members making the

decision makes it a bigger honor,” Trala said. “It’s cool joining Leighton Moore [owner of Seacrets, 49th Street] and Billy Carder [owner of BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street] who both won it before me.” Longevity, Trala believes, is the key to Sunset Grille’s success. “We all worked at the Embers [on 24th Street] together 25 years ago,” Trala said of his team. “We went our separate ways for a while,” but Trala spent the past 11 years getting the gang back together. “We’ve got the same chef, the same sous chef and the same general manager,” Trala said. “It’s not really about me, but the great team we have–John Curry, Patti Pace, Mike Rabideau, Darren Cummings, Dean Geracimos, Turk Howard and I have all been together for 11 years since we started the Sunset Grille. I love Ocean City and I love what I do.” Winning the award, Trala said, was made all the better by having his father present. Trala said his father had been in the restaurant business for 28 years, and while he lost his mother a couple of years ago, he said his team stood by him as he accepted the award. In preparing for the coming season, Trala said his off-season days and nights have been consumed by research. “We travel a lot and we’re going to

(April 17, 2015) Sunset Cycles and the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce are hosting an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 18 at 11:45 a.m. Sunset Cycles is located at 9748 Stephen Decatur Highway, Unit 208, on Route 611 in West Ocean City in the rear of the Decatur Business Center (behind Shore Bank). Sunset Cycles will offer motorcycle service, repair and winter storage, and the store will have motorcycle gear, clothing, gadgets and accessories available. It also offers motorcycle rider training classes, and motorcycle-themed wedding ceremonies. Owners have been motorcycle riders and enthusiasts for many years, and believe in safe riding practices, and wish to “give back” to the local community by eventually holding fundraisers for local nonprofit organizations, such as police, fire department and veterans, to name a few. Members of the community who are interested in learning more about Sunset Cycles are invited. There will be live music, refreshments and giveaways at the open house. For more information, contact Sunset Cycles at 410-390-5105. do some new things this year,” he said. While playing coy with the details, Trala said Sunset Grille, on Sunset Avenue West Ocean City, would be offering some local organic items and sushi-based dishes on his 2015 menu. Though he was the winner, Trala was not the only person in the resort nominated for the Restaurateur of the Year award. John Harrison of the Harrison Group, which owns almost a dozen restaurants in the Ocean City area, was also a finalist. “It’s a testament to the staff and what we’ve been doing over the past years that our efforts have been recognized. We are very honored,” Harrison said last month of the nomination. Several other restaurants and a brewery in the greater Ocean City area were finalists for awards, as well. Brian Brushmiller’s Burley Oak brewing company in Berlin was a finalist for Craft Brew Program of the Year, a category sponsored by another notable Eastern Shore brewery, EVO. “This underscores what we’ve always believed as an educational facility and really big deal as a non-restaurant brewery,” Brushmiller said after being named a finalist in the category. Open for less than a year, the team of Larry and Dolores Pack and Ciro Verdi’s Touch of Italy at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street was a finalist for Favorite New Restaurant. “We’re ecstatic and really appreciaSee LOCALS Page 41

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Horizons buffet at Clarion No. 6 on Tabelog’s list

(April 17, 2015) The prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet at Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant, inside the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City has recently been announced as No. 6 on Tabelog’s Best of the Best Top 12 All-You-Can-Eat Buffets in America. Horizons is the only restaurant in Ocean City, and the state, to receive this honor. The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet features certified Angus beef prime rib, glazed Virginia baked ham, Maryland crab soup, Alaskan crab legs, spicy steamed shrimp, fried clams, oysters and clams on the half shell, catch of the day, BBQ baby back ribs, pasta station, kid-friendly foods, and more. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m., and every day 5-9 p.m. in season. Tabelog is a premier restaurant review site that began in Tokyo in 2005, and launched its New Yorkbased North American site in 2013. Recipients of a place on its Best of the Best lists are handpicked by master food critics. The Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel features luxury hotel rooms and a 40,000 square-foot conference center. Located directly on the beach with views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Assawoman Bay, the Clarion Resort offers the best in Ocean City resorts with unmatched comfort and convenience. Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant on the terrace level of the hotel, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, including a breakfast buffet, deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, Italian buffet, and the awardwinning prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet. Horizons’ hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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CHAMBER EXPO Joseph and Vicki Magnolia of 5 Star Plumbing Heating & Cooling participate in the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Business Expo at the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street, April 2.

Company-wide open houses by Long & Foster this wknd. (April 17, 2015) Long & Foster Real Estate, the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, will host a company-wide open house weekend, April 18-19. The event will provide an opportunity for homebuyers across the Mid-Atlantic region to explore numerous properties that are available for sale in their communities. “At Long & Foster, we are committed to making sure the process of buying and selling a home is the best possible experience for our customers,” said Gary Scott and Boomer Foster, presidents of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Our open house weekend means that our real estate professionals can do just that – help sellers showcase their homes and help buyers shop for a house while interest rates remain low.” To make the process even easier for potential buyers, loan officers with Prosperity Home Mortgage will be on site at as many Long & Foster open house locations as possible to answer questions

about the mortgage process and prequalify interested individuals. Representatives from Long & Foster Settlement Services and Long & Foster Insurance will also be in attendance at many locations, highlighting the total home ownership experience that comes with working with a Long & Foster real estate professional. “In recent weeks and months, we’ve seen some positive trends happening in the economy, from consumer confidence to the growing real estate market,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, president and chief operating officer of The Long & Foster Companies. “With these positive economic developments, as well as low mortgage rates, it’s a great time for buyers and sellers to accomplish their home ownership dreams, and Long & Foster’s open house weekend presents an amazing opportunity to see first-hand what’s happening in your market.” For information on Long & Foster homes for sale in communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, visit www.LongandFoster.com. Also visit openhouses.longandfoster.com to preview some of the homes that will participate in Long & Foster’s open house weekend.

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Locals win big at RAM event Continued from Page 40 tive,” Verdi said when the finalist list was announced. Ocean City’s entry into the Favorite Restaurant field was Jules, which has been located in the Ocean City Square Shopping Center on 118th Street since 2003. “For one, it’s an honor,” Adam Sanders, Jules’ owner and chef said when the finalists were announced. “It’s cool to be up for an award. We’re very deserving and everyone here works very hard.”

(April 17, 2015) Another year of voting is in the books as the fifth annual OceanCity.com Best of Ocean City polls officially closed on Feb. 28. OceanCity.com Best of Ocean City awards honor a company’s commitment to excellence over the course of the year, as determined by those who know and love Ocean City most – the people who live and vacation here. During the competition, Ocean City fans from across the country took to the polls to cast votes for their favorite bars, restaurants and businesses. With more than 143,100 votes cast across 41 categories, voter turnout for the Best of Ocean City 2015 saw a 36 percent increase, making it by far the most successful year in the competition’s history. Best Caramel Popcorn with 18,644 votes and Best Jet Ski Rental with 14,368 votes led all categories with the most participation. “We are thrilled to see the passion of tens of thousands of Ocean City fanatics reflected in the polls,” said Ann Hillyer, CEO of StateVentures, the publisher of OceanCity.com. “It is a tremendous honor for us to give those who love Ocean City a platform to recognize their favorite places, and to help celebrate the businesses that truly reflect the “Best of Ocean City.” The 2015 competition saw 88 businesses take home awards, each of which will receive a Best of Ocean City 2015 widow decal and certificate of achievement, and most importantly, bragging rights for the entire year. After an impressive showing in last year’s competition, Seacrets on 49th Street had another dominating performance in 2015, taking home four awards, including Best Drinks, Best Daytime Entertainment, Best Live Music, and the highly coveted Best Bar Overall. Joining Seacrets with multiple awards are Fish Tales on 22nd Street (Best Sunset View, Best Waterfront Dining), Dumser’s Dairyland’s several locations (Best Desserts, Best Ice Cream), Anthony’s Carryout on 17th Street (Best Subs, Best Carry-out), and Harrison’s Harbor Watch at the inlet (Best Raw Bar and Best Boardwalk SitDown Restaurant). “Being voted the Best of Ocean City means getting to look forward to all of the familiar faces who love eating at our shop year after year,” said Yesim Karaman, whose family owns the Golden Plate Sub Shop, which won ‘Best Boardwalk Stand’ in 2014 and 2015. “We love seeing repeat customers turn into friends and we’re proud that so many people love us, our family, and our delicious food, especially our funnel cakes and gyros.” In addition to the winners chosen by Ocean City residents and tourists, the OceanCity.com staff collectively made its picks for the best in bars, restaurants, activities, and the Boardwalk as well. To view the complete lists of winners or to cast votes for the Best of Ocean City 2016, visit www.oceancity.com/best-ofocean-city.

APRIL 17, 2015

Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

Seasonal Housekeepers Ocean City, Saturdays & some Sundays. Need own transportation & provide own cleaning supplies. Previous work exp. req’d. $15/hr. 443-736-3836 Experienced Carpenter Must have transportation, a valid driver’s license and tools. Beachwood Inc., 11632 Worcester Highway, Showell, MD 21862 10am-4pm, M-F

HELP WANTED LOCAL MODELS WANTED

for South Moon Under No experience necessary. Female applicants must be at least 5’7” size 0-2. Male applicants must be at least 6’0” size 31-34 waist. Please contact models@southmoonunder.com and include name, at least one full length photo, height and sizes.

Now Hiring

Experienced Breakfast Cooks & Dishwashers. Please apply in person at 32 Palm Restaurant in the Hilton Ocean City, MD

Accepting Applications for the following positions: Housekeeping Supervisor: Year Round Position Looking for an energetic team player with an eye for detail and Great communication skills. Must posses a drivers license and able to work weekends. Housekeepers: Full and Part Time hours $8.50 – exp. preferred will train. Must be able to keep a steady pace and good attitude. Weekends required. Front Desk: Roommaster exp. Preferred and able to multi-task - our property is fast paced with not a lot of down time. Flexibility required. Must be able to work days/nights and weekends. Seasonal Groundskeeper: Weekends required. Lawn maintenance exp. preferred. Evening Maintenance: Knowledge of Hotel Maintenance preferred. Weekends required. Must possess a Drivers License and able to do moderate lifting. Seasonal Shuttle Driver: Must have DOT Certification & provide copy of clean driving record. Position starts Early June and ends Labor Day weekend. Weekend shifts and evenings required. Seasonal Lifeguard: Current certifications required. Full or part-time hours available. Applications available at the Front Office. No phone calls! 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 Resumes can be emailed to hbrunning@fskfamily.com

Now Accepting Applications for

Server, Cook, Bartender & Delivery Drivers Come in for Interview on Wednesday @ 11:00 am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)

Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following positions: Seasonal, F/T Housekeepers & Front Desk Associates with possible YR and Overnight Houseman, YR, 40hrs/week Looking for qualified candidates that have previous hotel experience. Stop by the front desk to complete an application. No phone calls. All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.

The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD

Year Round Positions Accounts Payable Clerk

HS diploma/GED required. Prefer a minimum of 4 years of AP

Accounting Clerk (Entry level)

AM/PM Houseman AM/PM Hostess Cooks, Bartenders Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

HELP WANTED

King’s Arms (20th Street & Baltimore Ave.) is now hiring Housekeeping Staff for the season. Starting rate $8.50/hr. 410-289-6257 PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted. Waitstaff & Kitchen Help. Apply within after 11:00am.

Mid-Shore Electronics

NOW HIRING Marine Electronics Installers/Technicians for our Ocean City, MD Office. Carpentry and Electrical experience a plus. Benefits available. Please send resumes to sales@ mid-shore-electronics.com Seasonal AM Cook/Prep

CORAL REEF CAFE Located lobby level Holiday Inn & Suites 17th St. & Boards Breakfast cook experience a must Must be available holidays & weekends Appy within weekdays M-F 12-2:30pm

HELP WANTED

PT Dietary Aide and PT Dietary Cook needed for Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Holidays, nights and weekends a must. Please send resume to alevesque@mid-atlanticltc.com or fax to 410-641-0328 or stop by 9715 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD to fill out an applications. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Comfort Suites 12718 Coastal Gateway (Rt. 50) Ocean City, MD (WOC) Now Hiring YR Room Attendant/Inspector PT Front Desk Clerks Apply in person

Licensed Physical Therapist

Local Healthcare Agency has immediate FT opening in West Ocean City OutPatient clinic. Great work environment. Competitive salary & excellent benefits. Interested candidates should fax resume to 302-947-9692 or email krickards@dynamicpt.com

14th Street & The Boardwalk Ocean City, Maryland

Now Hiring for Seasonal Positions

Houseman, Room Attendants & Pool Attendant

Good Work Ethic, Experience, Outgoing and Friendly a MUST. Applications Accepted in Person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday and online at realhospitalitygroup.com

Hiring All Kitchen Positions, Bartenders, Cocktail Servers and Counter Attendants.

Apply in Person MON thru FRI, 10AM2PM or Call 410-289-0500 to arrange interview. Email resumes to Employment@ BuddysOC.com

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Now accepting applications for seasonal positions!

PM Line Cooks Front Desk Bellmen Room Attendants Housemen Recreation Supervisor PM Maintenance

Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

HELP WANTED

Somerset Jewelers - Salesperson, P/T, F/T. Both locations, all shifts. Weekends. Apply 412 South Boardwalk

HELP WANTED

Nite Club Taxi is hiring F/T & P/T Drivers. Flexible hours. Earn up to $1000/wk. 443373-1319, 443-373-9026

Telescope Pictures is now hiring for summer 2015. Make Money. Make Friends. Make Memories. Apply online today @ www.MyTelescopePictures.com/employment. Housing and Paid Internships available!

YR, AM Manager for MidTown Restaurant. Good pay, meal plan & bonuses! Call 443-880-2486.

Now Hiring experienced Line Cooks, am & pm. Apply at Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill, 54th Street, bayside.

OC Hair & Nail Studio - Gold Coast Mall is currently interviewing Experienced Nail Techs. Signing bonus negotiable. Contact Mariellen at 410-524-7606.

Front Desk Receptionist

Position available full/part time. Please apply to The Hotels at Fager’s Island The Lighthouse Club & The Edge 56th Street, Bayside, Ocean City, MD Must have good attitude and work ethics, a neat and clean appearance. Experience helpful. Monday thru Thursday, 10am-3pm No phone calls, please!

New Licensee - get paid while you learn the Rental & Sales profession in OC, MD. Send resume to Condo Realty, Inc., P.O. Box 3081, Ocean City, MD 21842.

PLUMBER & HVAC MECHANIC WANTED!!

5 Star PHC has immediate opportunities for experienced service plumber & HVAC mechanic!! Must have: clean driving record, pass pre-employment screening & supply references Email or fax resume for consideration to jmjr@5starphc.com or fax: 888-785-8598

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Now Hiring

Chief Engineer & Executive Housekeeper Good Work Ethic, Experience, Outgoing, and Friendly, a MUST.

Applications Accepted online at realhospitalitygroup.com

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Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Host/Hostess, Bartender, Server, Room Attendant, PM Lobby Attendant, Overnight Cleaner, Housekeeping Housestaff, Laundry Room Attendant, Front Desk Seasonal: Security Guard, Server, Bartender, Gift Shop Attendant, Grill Cooks

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109

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HELP WANTED

Mione’s Pizza (Tanger Outlets, West Ocean City) Hiring for All Positions in both locations. Experience helpful but not req’d. Apply WOC location, no phone calls please.

Full-time Rental Coordinator

Leading Real Estate Company has an opportunity available in its Ocean City Rental Office for an Experienced Rental Coordinator. MD real estate license required. Position requires excellent customer service & computer skills. To apply, email dana@LFVacations.com EOE, MFDV

Principals Only

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AM Manager

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES

Coral Reef Cafe located lobby level year round Hotel F&B Position w/Benefits, 401K Min. 5 years experience, Micros & Microsoft experience preferred, Hotel/Restaurant Affiliation a plus. Appy within m-F 12-3pm or Forward Confidential resume to: Harrison Group restaurant division Po Box 160 ocean City, md 21843

101 north 1st street & the Boardwalk, ocean City, md

Pt night Auditor 16 hrs a Week Pt Housekeepers Weekends Pt & Ft Front desk Must be Able to Work All Shifts

Good work ethic, experience, friendly A MUST. Please apply online at realhospitalitygroup.com

Maintenance Technician Wanted (Ocean City, MD) Help build and maintain Delmarva's fastest growing restaurant group Perform interior and exterior finish work, such as drywall, painting, paneling, ceiling and floor tile, plumbing repairs, heating and air conditioning system repairs Perform routine and emergency repairs on restaurant equipment, including diagnostics on electrical and refrigeration components On call on a rotating emergency schedule for weekends and holidays Basic skill sets must include some Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, Refrigeration Salary Starting at $17-19/HR Health Insurance 401K Sick Leave Apply online only at: http://delmarvadd.com/ DunkinDonuts/ construction.html

HELP WANTED

Barn 34 Now accepting applications for Experienced Line CooksDay and Evening shifts FT & PT Bussers Apply in person @ 3400 Coastal Hwy., Friday thru Sunday. LABORER Must have transportation and a valid driver’s license. Apply in person. Beachwood Inc., 11632 Worcester Highway, Showell, MD 21862 10am-4pm, M-F

Dumser’s Drive-in Restaurant

Accepting applications for FT Kitchen Manager, Cook and Ice Cream/Server position Appy in person 49th street & Coastal Hwy.

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HELP WANTED

Guest Service Rep. - Excellent Benefits & Pay. Apply in person at Club Ocean Villas, 105 120th Street. Drivers: CDL-A 1 yr. exp. Earn $1200+ per week. Guaranteed home time. Excellent benefits & bonuses. 100% no-touch, 70% D&H. 855842-8498

RENTALS RENTALS

YR, WOC - 3BR/1.5BA Home, C/A, W/D, DW, attached 1-car garage. $1100/mo. plus utilities. Call 443-880-4053.

YR, Ocean Pines, 3BR/2BA Home - Clean, like new, 1450 sq. ft. Screened porch, lge patio, 2 sheds, $1350/mo. + Utils. No Smoking/pets. 410236-1231

RENTALS

Summer Seasonal - OC, 2nd Street - Efficiency w/ 2 Queen-sized bunk beds with full bath & kitchen. Utils. included. 410-422-3375 or 443-641-0079 Summer Rental - North Ocean City. 2 Bedroom Seasonal rental w/ W/D, DW. $8500 + utils. May 15Sept. 15. Please call 302344-1204. YR, 2BR/1BA Condo in Salisbury - $850/mo. Bunting Realty, Inc. 410-641-3313, buntingrealty.com.

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WINTER RENTAL

$175/week Sleeps 4, Pool, Internet rambler motel 9942 Elm Street Right behind Starbucks Manager on site or call 443-614-4007

Work F/T or P/T, set your own hours, and make up to 50% commission. to become a representative or to order product email snowhillavon@ comcast.net like me on Facebook & for more beauty tips go to christinesbeautyshop

9830 Keyser Point Rd. WOC Behind Rite Aid on Rt. 50 1Br/1BA main st., Berlin $900/mo. each 443-614-4007

Insurance Management Group

Light & Airy Available Immediately Quiet, Friendly Community CAC/Heat * W/W Ample Storage All Appliances Please Call 410-835-2951 MON., WED. & THURS. Equal Housing Opportunity

is seeking a Licensed Personal Lines Insurance Advisor/Producer in a fastpaced and fun environment in our Ocean City, Maryland location. Job Requirements *Current active Maryland Property & Casualty License *Must have own transportation *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills *Excellent ability to learn new computer-related tasks Desired Background *Prior experience as a producer (2-3 years minimum) *Insurance designation (ex: CISR, CIC) Email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: tswartz@imgoc.com

Summer Rentals

Available May 8th - Sept. 10th. 312 Sunset Dr. 2BR/ 1.5BA, newly remodeled, big kitchen/living area. Sleeps up to 6. $12,000/season, you pay utilities. Security deposit $2,000. Call 410-428-7333. www.SunsetTerrace Rentals.com

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YR, Ocean City - Very nice 2BR/2BA, waterfront with bay front pool, W/D. $1,350/mo. plus utilities. No pets. No groups. 443-880-5727

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April 17, 2015

Ocean City Today Arts, Calendar, Crossword, Dining, Entertaiment, Events, Features, Music

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cate meighan inside going out t’s finally starting to feel like spring in Ocean City, isn’t it? Flowers are popping up, everything is turning green and it no longer looks like a ghost town– thank goodness. While it’s not technically tourist season just yet, if you were anywhere near the boards this past weekend then you already know that business was booming thanks to a cheerleading competition at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Pony tails and big hair bows were everywhere and the cheerleaders’ parents no doubt helped to line the pockets of some local businesses that have just reopened for the season. Harpoon Hanna’s Tiki Bar on Route 54, opened last Friday and man was it packed. It seemed like everyone there was really ready to usher in long beach days chased by ice cold drinks at this local hotspot. If Friday was any indication of things to come then this Tiki bar will probably be hopping all season long. Another sign of warmer weather being right around the corner was when Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City, opened its doors for the season last weekend as well. Even Mike Devito’s great Italian deli on 143rd Street is back to feeding the locals after a seasonal hiatus. On Saturday I headed to Seacrets on 49th Street to check out the inaugural 12 Pack of Local Music & Brew Fest which featured live music on three stages, 12 craft breweries and food. Back By Sunrise was the first band to hit the stage in Morley Hall with Lindz Owen on lead vocals, Scott Shirley and Vic Rock on guitar, Joe Lusk on bass and Sean Kirkpatrick on drums. They’re a pretty popular cover band from southern Maryland that has begun to pick up a real following with their current line-up. Owen joined the band in early 2014 after leaving No Green Jellybeans and has had a blast belting out songs originally done by Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and even Guns & Roses. Owen is a lot more than just your typical front woman too. She grew up with parents that also sang and so she takes her craft pretty seriSee CATE Page 47

Walkers take off from the starting line at the inlet parking lot during the 2014 Susan G. Komen Ocean City Race for the Cure. Last year, 2,500 people registered for the Ocean City events, which raised $230,000 from registration, donations and cash sponsorships. The 2015 event is this Sunday and includes a 5K timed competitive run, 5K recreational run and walk and 1-mile fun walk.

Race for the Cure in Ocean City Susan G. Komen event will include survivor’s parade, 5K runs/walk, 1-mile walk

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Along with a sea of pink, expect water wings, Hawaiian shirts and snorkels to appear at Ocean City’s fourth annual Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure this Sunday, April 19. “As a resident of West Ocean City, I am proud that we are bringing the Race for the Cure to this community again this year,” said Jill Brady, Eastern Shore Race and Development manager of Komen Maryland. The event supports breast cancer research and raises awareness with a timed 5K, a 5K fun run or walk and a 1-mile family walk, where organizers encourage participants to dress in beach attire for the chance to win a prize. Since the inaugural race in 2012, Ocean City cancer survivors, supporters and race participants have raised more than $1 million for the organization. “What sets Komen apart from many organizations is that a large portion of the funds raised stay in the state of Maryland and are funneled

back in to the local community for support programs,” Brady said. The Race Village at the inlet opens at 7 a.m. for registration. Event sponsors will have booths set up, and food and drinks will be provided by Dunkin’ Donuts, Panera Bread, Seacrets and Applebee’s. A Kids for the Cure tent will have hula hoops, jump rope and chalk. There will be entertainment by Eclipse, a Journey tribute band, DJ Rupe, DJ Wax, and a couple local bands will be playing along the race route, Brady said. Some vendors will have giveaways, a raffle tent will provide chances to win handmade quilts or arts and crafts and Komen merchandise will be available for purchase. At 7:40 a.m., the survivor’s Parade of Pink walk begins at the Survivor’s Tent in the village. They will then gather for a group photo. An aerobic workout from Cross Fit Ocean City members starts at 8:15 p.m. with the 5K taking off at 9 a.m. The race starts on the Boardwalk around Worcester Street and continues north to 18th Street, where participants will turn around and come back. At Fourth Street, runners will enter the concrete pad adjacent to the Boardwalk and follow this route until

Ripley’s Believe it or Not. At Ripley’s, racers will turn left and run along the concrete surrounding the rides, before finishing inside Race Village at the inlet parking lot. The family 1-mile walk follows the second part of the route. Participants will start on the Boardwalk near Worcester Street and make a left at Ripley’s instead of heading up to 18th Street. There will be an awards ceremony for the top finishers at 10 a.m. Last year, 2,500 people registered for the Ocean City race, which raised $230,000 with registrations, donations and cash sponsorships, Brady said. “This race has such a great vibe. It is inspiring to see all of the people touched by breast cancer coming together to show their support and celebrate and remember. We have a nice mix of people from the Eastern Shore as well as those from across the bay who travel to our iconic town to show their support,” Brady said. The goal is to generate $285,000 this year, approximately $117,600 had been raised as of Monday afternoon. As of April 10, 143 teams had signed up, which is about the same number that had registered as of this time last year, Brady said. See LASER Page 46

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Komen Race for the Cure SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: (Tentative)

Women take part in a “Parade of Pink” survivor recognition and group photo during the third annual Susan G. Komen Ocean City Race for the Cure last year.

7 a.m. Race Village opens in the inlet parking lot 7:40 a.m. Survivor’s Parade of Pink 8 a.m. Survivor photo 8:15 a.m. Aerobic warm-up 9 a.m. 5K timed and recreational runs start 9:15 a.m. 5K walk and 1-mile family fun walk begin 10 a.m. Awards ceremony

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Continued from Page 45 “Numbers are generally a lot higher than they appear now because we have a huge push in the last week,” she said. The Race for the Cure in Ocean City has evolved into a weekend long event. Eclipse, a Journey tribute band, will kick off festivities tonight, Friday, from 7-9 p.m. at Seacrets on 49th Street. By providing a $5 suggested donation to Komen Maryland, attendees will receive free appetizers and happy hour drink specials all night. On Saturday, Plant Maze on 33rd Street, will offer laser tag, a climbing maze and outdoor mini golf from 1-3 p.m. for $15 of unlimited play. The Carousel Hotel on 118th Street will host its Skate for the Cure from 3-5 p.m. for $10, which includes skate rental. Businesses in Ocean City are challenged to be the “most pinked out.” Business owners and staff are encouraged to decorate their storefronts in support of the event. The winner will receive the “SeaBoard Business Prize Package” which includes beachfront advertising between May 22 and June 5 with one 10-second advertisement displayed every five minutes, which will run the full length of Ocean City’s beach. Walk-up registration for the fourth annual Ocean City Race for the Cure begins today, Friday, at the Carousel Hotel from 12-7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost to register in advance is $45 for timed chip runners or $40 for the fun run. Children ages 11 and under can participate in the family 1-mile walk for $10. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. on Sunday at the Race Village in the inlet parking lot. The cost to sign up the day of the race is $50 for the fun run and $15 for children to participate. There is no registration the day

of for the timed event. Participants can register online until Saturday at 1 p.m. and will be entered to win a $75 gift card from Fager’s Island on 60th Street. Parking at the inlet will be limited to those with a handicap permit. Others can park for free at the Public Safety Building on 65th Street, at Northside Park on 125th Street or at the municipal lot at 100th Street and ride the Ocean City bus to the Race Village. The bus costs $1 per trip or $3 for an all-day pass. Besides Ocean City, Komen Maryland hosts a Race for the Cure event in Hunt Valley each year, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25. In addition, more than 150 additional races will be going on around the country to help raise funds to eradicate breast cancer. In 2015, Komen Maryland awarded $1,080,294 to 17 grant programs across the state. Six grant programs totaling $348,200 was specifically given to the Eastern Shore region including Maintaining Active Citizens, Inc.’s Life after Breast Cancer: Return to Independence Program and Closing the Gap: Hispanic & Latino Women and Breast Cancer through Wicomico County Health Department, which provides services to the counties of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset, Brady said. With 120 affiliates associated with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Maryland is ranked in the top 10. Through events such as Race for the Cure, Komen Maryland has invested $40 million in community breast cancer programs since 1993. Seventy-five percent of donations raised in Maryland stay in the state with the remaining 25 percent supporting peer reviewed scientific research funded by the organization. For more information, call 410938-8990 or visit www.komenmd.org.

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Bob Wolfe and Brian Robbins sample some craft brews during Seacrets' inaugural 12 Pack of Local Music & Brew Fest last Saturday.

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ously. She told me that, for her, music is an emotional experience and she loves connecting with an audience on a bit of a deeper level. Owen’s first solo song, “Oh Officer” dropped late last year and she also has an EP in the works. She and the boys from Back By Sunrise have also recently started writing their own songs and love the process of creating their own catalog just as much as they enjoy doing covers of already popular songs. While some bands might have wished for a different spot on Seacrets musical roster, Owen was actually happy to perform first because then she and the guys could just hang out and take in the rest of the festival. When I asked who she had really enjoyed she was pretty quick to say that Nelly’s Echo made her afternoon and I totally understood why. Nelson “Nelly” Emokpae and his band (Marcin “Samba” Otrebski, lead guitar; Barry Sherard, drummer; Tyler Sherard, bass; Daniel Booker, percussion and Tony Correlli, keys partners) make an immediate and lasting impression. What is really cool about Nelly (aside from his soulful groove and effortless style) is the way he actually approaches music. To him, music is a two-way street with the audience serving as an “echo” to what he and the band are performing, hence the name Nelly’s Echo. It was the first time for them to play at Seacrets and Nelly told me that the experience was amazing from start to finish. They love audiences that enjoy good music and that was exactly what was in the house for this music fest. Nelly, truly a beautiful guy, gave credit to everyone up to and including the sound guy that helped them pull off such a cool set. Nelly’s Echo likes to mix soul, R&B, country and even reggae See CATE Page 48

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Think before you speak, Aries. Quick wit might lead to some easy laughs, but it’s best to consider how your words will affect those around you before you speak.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Give yourself a little more time to solve a puzzling problem, Taurus. Within a few days you might have the fresh perspective you need to determine a solution.

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, a budding relationship demands your attention this week. Give this relationship the attention it deserves, and you will be glad for having done so.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, resist the urge to rehash an old issue. You and others have long since moved on, and there are more positive things to focus on in the next week.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, your financial savvy comes to the forefront this week. Put your skill for finding a deal to work and you and your accountant will be glad you did.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, a goal that seems unlikely is still worth working toward. Others will be there to offer support and guidance as you pursue this very unique and rewarding goal.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, a great opportunity to express yourself comes along this week. Make the most of this chance to let others see your creative side.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, a friend or family member looks to you for advice this week. Do your best to put yourself in his or her shoes and let him or her know your support is unwavering.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, you have the wherewithal to complete a projects other may never even attempt. Put your best foot forward and get to work.

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cate meighan Continued from Page 48 ties. Graham and his bandmates, Zach Harski, Rob Fini, Ben Barclay and Mike Crawford, have played literally everywhere, even Carnegie Hall and on Broadway. Believe it or not, OCMD struck a real chord with them. When I spoke with Graham he was truly blown away by Seacrets because it’s one of the last standing, thriving shore clubs that used to be a dime a dozen up and down the Jersey shore. He also was super impressed by just how musically-educated we OCMD-ers really are. Graham loves that the locals here are so supportive of live music. Graham Alexander’s sound really is a bit hard to describe because no two of their original songs sound alike, which is exactly how they like it. There’s kind of an 80’s rock vibe thrown in there and these guys are the real deal. Ocean 98 picked up on them and started playing their latest track, which is part of how they ended up on Seacrets roster in the first place. While Graham loves old school music that has stood the test of time, he thinks that it’s important for current writers to be reflective of the era we currently are living in and so that is what his band strives to do. Next up, the boys will be headlining a gig at the Highline Ballroom in NYC

which is a huge deal for any band. If you missed 12 Pack of Local Music & Brew Fest this time around then you’ll be happy to hear that Seacrets is hoping to make it a monthly event throughout the upcoming summer season. According to Seacrets’ Jackie Miller, the event was considered a success across the board. The brewers and the bands were all happy with the experience and Seacrets is already looking at ways to expand on the success of the first festival. Miller said they are working on how to include more bands and how to capitalize on the craft beer industry which is so popular here. There’s also talk of bringing in a national act to close out a future festival if the turnout is worth that kind of investment. As it stands now, the next 12 Pack of Local Music & Brew Fest is scheduled for May 17. Speaking of music, did you grab tickets for any of the concerts in the summer 2015 line-up at The Freeman Stage at Bayside? If not, you might already be completely out of luck. I know that national acts such as Hall & Oates and Heart were completely sold out within just a few hours of going on sale last Monday. As of earlier this week, tickets were still available for The Beach

Boys, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and several others so head on over to www.freemanstage.org for tickets and all of the details on upcoming shows. Here are a few other cool things to check out in the coming days. Marina Deck on Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City is serving lunch and dinner daily. Fish Tales on 22nd Street, bayside, reopened for the season on Wednesday. Cool Berlin Street Party featuring The Kelly Bell Band will take place on Saturday from 1-6pm. Come out and celebrate the one-year anniversary of being named Budget Travel’s “America’s Coolest Small Town” with festivities on Main Street. Skate for a Cure at The Carousel Ice Skating Rink at the Carousel Resort on 118th Street is set for Saturday from 3–5p.m. The cost is $10 per person plus skate rentals with all proceeds going to benefit Susan G. Komen of Maryland. Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill on 54th Street will be opening for its 22nd season on Thursday, April 23 at 3 p.m. If you have any tips on something that is happening locally or ideas on what you would like to see me covering then please email me at cate@oceancitytoday.net.

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Ninth annual OC Spring Restaurant Week begins Sun.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) The ninth annual Ocean City Spring Restaurant Week begins this Sunday, with about 19 establishments participating in the two-week campaign designed to draw customers to local businesses as well as provide chefs with the opportunity to show what innovative dishes they have to offer. Eateries will feature special, fixedprice menus at $10, $20, $30, $40 for lunch and dinner in addition to offering regular menu items until May 3. “It’s an opportunity for people to try something they have never had before at a set price, which makes it easier to budget and there is definitely some good stuff on here,” said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association, which organizes the annual event. “This year has really tasty menus and good deals.” BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street has participated in Restaurant Week since its inception. “We try to be creative and round out selections, but our customers are used to our good, consistent food,” said owner Madlyn Carder. “Were not the fanciest restaurant, but when you walk in the door you know you will get a See LOCAL Page 50

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Continued from Page 49 quality product and that has kept us in business the past 36 years.” BJ’s will be offering a $20 lunch menu with three courses including soups, salads and sandwiches. The dinner menu costs $30 with the choice of four courses including selections such as crab imperial, ravioli and a New York strip. Jones mentioned a few other deals offered at local restaurants, which will last until Sunday, May 3. Longboard Café on 67th Street will have two courses for $10 on the lunch menu, which features a selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches and tacos. The dinner menu features three courses for $40. A $10 menu will be available at Happy Jack Pancake House with creative items on the menu including a crabby grilled cheese and croissant French toast, which is two flaky croissants dipped in cinnamon-egg batter and grilled, Jones said. Touch of Italy will offer three courses for $24.95 starting at 5 p.m. each night during Restaurant Week. A three-course menu for $30 will be offered at Jules Restaurant on 118th Street, including a New York strip with a Jack Daniels tarragon cream sauce, aged Vermont cheddar infused mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. “It’s a great opportunity for chefs to go off the usual menu and prepare dishes they haven’t before,” Jones said. Restaurant Week has been pushed up earlier in the year three times since its inception. The inaugural event was held in early June, then a few years later it was moved to mid-May and this year, marks the first time Restaurant Week will be in April, she added. “Several of the restaurants thought it would be a good idea to move Restaurant Week to get business going and kick of the season earlier,” Jones said. Carder explained how these days with a variety of quality restaurants available across the Route 50 and 90 bridges, it is hard to get locals into Ocean City to dine especially in the

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32 Palm, 32nd Street, inside the Hilton Suites BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street The Blue Ox Bar & Grill, 127th Street Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street Captain’s Galley II, Harbor Road, West Ocean City Captain’s Table, 15th Street, inside the Marriott Courtyard Crab Alley, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City Duffy’s Tavern, 129th Street Happy Jack Pancake House, 25th Street Horizon’s Oceanfront Restaurant, 101st Street, inside the Clarion Resort Hotel Jules Restaurant, 118th Street Laytons on 92nd, 92nd Street Longboard Café, 67th Street Seacrets, 49th Street The Hobbit Restaurant, 81st Street Touch of Italy, 67th Street, inside the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Shark on the Harbor, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City Sunset Grille, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City Victorian Room, 28th Street, inside the Dunes Manor Hotel shoulder months when restaurants are struggling. “The hope is Restaurant Week will entice locals to cross the bridge to see what is offered on the different menus and restaurants,” Carder said. “We hope people really enjoy themselves and realize they need to come into Ocean City more often to visit places open year-around with business owners who work hard and are in the thick of operations.” Diners should note that alcohol, tax and gratuity are not included in the fixed-price deals and reservations are recommended. “Spare your local economy by dining out. It will save anyone from having to cook, and just dine out Delmarva,” Jones said. Visit www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com for a list of participating restaurants and to view the menus.

Photos and artifacts needed for new Coast Guard exhibit (April 17, 2015) The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is developing a new exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of the United States Coast Guard’s transition from the U.S. Life-Saving Service in 1915. This transition involved the merging of the United States Life-Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service to form the U.S. Coast Guard. Museum staff are seeking photographs or small artifacts from anyone serving at the Ocean City station or

neighboring stations of Isle of Wight, North Beach, Green Run and Pope’s Island. Original photographs are not necessary for this project. High resolution scans are acceptable. Deadline for submission is April 30. The new “100 Years of Coast Guard Service – Ocean City, Maryland” exhibit is scheduled to open in May at the museum, located on the southern end of the Boardwalk. For more information call 410-2894991 or email Sandy@ocmuseum.org.

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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575 April 17: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. April 18: Overtime, 9 p.m. April 19: Teenage Rust & the Fabulous Rustettes, 2 p.m. April 22: Thin Ice, 5 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium, Ocean City 443-664-2896 April 17: Dave Sherman, 7-11 p.m. Every Saturday: The Baltimore Boyz, 4-7 p.m. Every Wednesday: Jam Session w/The Baltimore Boyz, 8-11 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600 April 18: Tear the Roof Off, 4:308:30 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay

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SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 April 17: John McNutt Band, 5 p.m.; Digital Getdown, 10 p.m. April 18: Jon Maurer Band, 5 p.m.; The JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. April 23: Full Circle Duo, 5 p.m. THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 April 17: Smooth & Remy, 6-10 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 April 17: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Second Course Salads Hail Julius’ Caesar - our famous Caesar salad with hearts of romaine tossed in our house made dressing, toasted pine nuts, homemade croutons, grated Asiago cheese and a dusting of Parmesan cheese Blue Ice Wedge - iceberg lettuce with our house made blue cheese dressing, Applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, candied walnuts and cherry tomatoes, aged balsamic drizzle House Salad - mixed greens tossed in a maple walnut vinaigrette, croutons, fresh veggies, peppered pistachios and crispy sunchokes

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Fried tortellini skewers with marinara sauce for dipping By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (April 17, 2015) Every Italian town seems to possess a little piece of history that shapes its identity and distinguishes it from its neighbor. Emilia-Romagna far surpasses the ranks of “ordinary” and is home to many of Italy’s most delectable foods. Rich Prosciutto di Parma, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, sweet cherries and superlative balsamic vinegar are just a few examples of its prized treasures. One might be asking what makes this region so exceptional. The key is the richness of the soil. Millions of years of silt washed down from the Alps and the Apennines along with the flooding from the Po River has contributed to its natural resources. Emilia-Romagna is also pasta paradise and home of tortellini. There are many legends about how the pasta came about, but one of the most famous was written by Cerri in the 14th century. According to Academia Barilla, “Mars, Bacchus and Venus came down to earth to intervene in

the 12th century war between the people of Modena and Bologna. Having arrived at the battle site, the three guests decided to spend the night at an inn in Castelfranco, a small town located in between the two cities. According to the legend, Bacchus and Mars woke up early in the morning and visited the battle site. When Venus awoke, she thought she had been abandoned by her companions. She immediately called the innkeeper to find out where they had gone. The innkeeper arrived to find the goddess of love naked in front of him. The beauty of her body made such a strong impression on him that he created a new shape of pasta that resembled her belly button.” Tortellini are such serious business in the Emilia region that there is an organization devoted to dictating what actually constitutes a true tortellini. “Dining In: Behold a True Tortellini” states that the Accademia Italiana della Cucina, Bologna section, and Confraternita del Tortellino, registered a recipe in 1974 with the Bologna Chamber of Commerce, stating that only a recipe containing exact proportions of pork loin, prosciutto See FRIED Page 54

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Fried tortellini skewers twist on classic dish Continued from Page 53 crudo, Bolognese mortadella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, eggs and nutmeg was deemed to be true filling. Tortellini, small circles of rolled dough folded around a filling, are one of the most renowned members of the Italian pasta family. In the land of their birth, they are strictly served as broth-like dumplings. Tradition has taken a turn and today the stuffed pasta is also served with butter, cream or tomato sauce. That being said, one should be careful that the sauce does not overpower the beauty of the filling. Tortellini are an integral part of family life in the Emilia region. Making tortellini is an elaborate operation and has long been the domain of women known as sfogline. The word derives from sfoglia, the sheet of fresh egg pasta that is carefully rolled out by hand. A wooden rolling pin is

used to help the pasta develop its distinct textural characteristics. It is then shaped by hand or cut using simple tools into styles such as tagliatelle, tortellini, and agnolini. I have not traveled abroad in some time, but if given the chance, the region of Emilia-Romagna would be first on my list. A food lover’s paradise is certainly an understatement. Fried tortellini on skewers with marinara dipping sauce is not a common Italian practice but it is a quick, delicious dish that still allows the yummy filling to shine. Fried tortellini on skewers is sure to be a hit with children. Crispy tortellini with creamy cheese filling and a tasty marinara dipping sauce is a modern twist on an Italian classic. Fried Tortellini Skewers with Marinara Dipping Sauce Ingredients

1 pound cheese tortellini 1 cup buttermilk 1 ½ cups Italian-style panko bread crumbs canola oil for frying 1 jar good quality store-bought marinara sauce or homemade few pinches dried, crushed red pepper flakes 1 rounded tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped, plus extra leaves for garnishing freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano kosher salt to taste freshly grated ground pepper to taste 6 inch bamboo skewers 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until very al dente. Drain and set on cooling rack to help quicken the cooling process. Remember you are going to be cooking the tortellini a second time. 2. Pour buttermilk into a bowl and coat each tortellini. Spread panko on

a plate and coat tortellini one at a time. Make sure each tortellini is well covered. 3. Fill a large heavy-bottomed pan with 2-inches of oil. Heat oil to 350 degrees. 4. Carefully lower tortellini one at a time. Cook until golden brown. Place tortellini on cooling racks and lightly salt. 5. Meanwhile, combine marinara sauce with red pepper flakes and fresh basil. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat, and cover to keep warm. 6. Skewer tortellini, dust with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and serve with warmed marinara sauce. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Secret Ingredient - Future. “I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.” –William Allen White

Cancer benefit at BJ’s on the Water, Sunday Clarke will be remembered during 75th St. restaurant’s annual Relay for Life event

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) BJ’s on the Water’s annual Relay for Life cancer benefit will take place Sunday with music, food and drinks. “Everyone come out and celebrate life,” BJ’s owner Madlyn Carder said. “We all know someone who has cancer whether it be your mother, a friend or brother. It’s a fun day to celebrate your best friend who beat cancer or immortalize someone in your memory.”

The party starts at 2 p.m. at the 75th Street restaurant with entertainment provided by Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes. WinDonna Clarke ners of a $10,000 50/50 raffle and a $20 Electra Bike raffle will be named at 6 p.m. There will be food and drink specials offered and proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. The event is in memory of Donna Clarke of Ocean Pines, who died in a car accident this past November. She would typically be in attendance supporting the Carders with her hus-

band, Marty, Madlyn said. “Our history with the Clarkes go back for years,” Carder said. “One of their daughters worked for BJ’s and married a kitchen manager. Donna had cancer and beat it.” Everything changed on Nov. 6 when a rainy day turned into a tragedy. “She always helped with cancer events and a lot of lives were touched when she died,” Carder added. “She was a wonderful wife and friend.” The Electra Bike being raffled off on Sunday was a gift to Donna from her husband and after her death he decided to donate the bike in her memory to the Carders Relay for Life campaign.

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“She was so instrumental at always being at Relay for our team and was well loved by everyone who knew her,” Carder said. Relay for Life is very important to Madlyn and Billy Carder for personal reasons. Billy was diagnosed with cancer in 2000 and fought a second round of the disease in 2012. “Relay for Life is important to us because the money raised is used for research and if people didn’t do research, I know Billy would have never made it through the second bout…,” Carder said. The Carders have maintained a campsite at Relay for Life every year since Billy was diagnosed. The 2015 North Worcester County Relay for Life will take place on Friday, May 8, at Frontier Town Campground, located off Route 611 in West Ocean City. “If you never witnessed a relay, it’s a very emotional night for all participants,” Carder said. Relay for Life is an annual allnight walk and gathering that brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate survivorship, remember loved ones who lost their battle with cancer and show support to those currently fighting the disease. Approximately four million people participate annually in Relay for Life in more than 5,200 communities throughout the United States, in addition to more than 20 participating countries. For more information about Sunday’s event, call BJ’s on the Water at 410-524-7575. To learn more about Relay of Life, visit http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFL CY15SA?pg=entry&fr_id=64502 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NorthWorcesterRelay.

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Teslas to take over OC Boardwalk, Saturday Owners will be available to discuss cars; Boardwalk parade to begin at 6 p.m.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 17, 2015) Teslas will be featured for the first time in Ocean City this weekend. “It’s a fun event to have Tesla owners get together and share experiences, in addition to engaging with the public about electric vehicles and Tesla experts on the Boardwalk,” said Aaron Schildkraut, coordinator of the event and Tesla owner. Tesla owners will gather in the inlet parking lot after 3 p.m. At 4:30 p.m. they will line their cars up in preparation for the parade. There will be a Tesla tent set up in

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charge. This was the unofficial start to Tesla Road Trip and a year later it became a Tesla owner’s event. In 2014, it was held in Washington D.C. during February right after a snowstorm. Organizers decided to move the event and pick different locations on the mid-Atlantic each year, Schildkraut said. “What we created with Tesla Road Trip is a huge get-together to have fun, enjoy our cars and take a scenic drive,” Schildkraut said. Salisbury is the home base for the event this year because of the Tesla supercharger located in town and it’s an easy drive down Route 50 to Ocean City for Saturday’s activities, he added. On Friday night, Tesla owners will have a reception in Salisbury at Brew River starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s events will kick off at 8 a.m. with a staging event in the parking lot of Purdue Stadium, home of the Shorebirds. Owners will drive as a convoy from the Hampton Inn to the parking lot for a group photo, to socialize and to test drive Tesla’s new four wheel drive performance vehicle. The procession of vehicles will leave Purdue Stadium at 11 a.m. for a private buffet lunch at Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City from 12-3 p.m. See GATHERING Page 57

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