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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) The angler who lands Ocean City’s first white marlin of the season will have extra cash in his or her pocket, as the sportsfishing community and the City Council will contribute $5,000 each as prize money. During last Friday’s budget wrapup meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan asked the council to appropriate funding for a 30-year-long tradition. In the budget process, councilmembers voted to use the $5,000 to promote fishing activities in other ways, such as fishing television show “Hooked on OC.” The council voted unanimously,
with Councilman Wayne Hartman absent, to restore funding through the Tourism Department’s budget. In doing so, the city will be working with Marlin Club President Franky Pettolina and Scott Lenox of “Hooked on OC” to promote the award. “Sometimes you take action and it leads to something good,” Meehan said. “I wasn’t aware about a lot of the tradition. I think we need to promote this to make it something special.” Ideas floated amongst the council and staff included live-streaming a formal check presentation by the city to the angler. That would revive an old tradition, as Sen. Jim Mathias presented the money at a formal ceremony with the Marlin Club in 1999, when he was mayor. Lenox thanked the council for allocating the prize money during the public comment period during MonSee COMMUNITY Page 6
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County anti-heroin boss gets handle on new role Fred Webster sees himself coordinating with agencies and providers of programs
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 21, 2017) Fred Webster, the county’s emergency services director and Worcester’s first heroin czar, has
been familiarizing himself with his new responsibilities and the work that’s already been done to combat the crisis following Gov. Larry Hogan’s state of emergency declaration last month. The governor dedicated $50 million to the cause over five years, and tapped former Ocean City Emergency See LEADERS Page 3
City Council declares it’s all for green energy, but a site unseen is best approach
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) After a dozen people criticized the Ocean City Council’s recent opposition to the location of the proposed wind farms, city officials clarified that they welcome green energy in the resort. “It’s not like we’re writing letters saying that we don’t want this,” Council President Lloyd Martin said Monday night. “We want to do this right the first time. We’re not the bad guys here – we want to make this work.” The show of support for the wind farm came two weeks after city officials objected to a plan that would have wind turbines close enough to shore to be seen. Fearing that the such
a view might affect tourism negatively, the mayor and council agreed to send a letter to state officials expressing their opposition. Two weeks ago, it was the U.S. Wind’s proposal that concerned the council, while on Monday the council heard Deepwater Wind CEO Jeff Grybowski outline his company’s plan to build an offshore wind farm. Like US Wind, Deepwater is seeking Public Service Commission permission to develop at least part of the 80,000-acre wind energy field created by the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act in 2013. The energy areas are somewhere between 10 to 30 miles off Ocean City’s coast and are divided in two lease areas: closer to the Delaware line and the other near downtown Ocean City. Deepwater’s “Skipjack” project See RESIDENTS Page 5
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Leaders to gather intel on overdoses in county number of police and emergency responses to overdoses, and feed that data into the opioid operational advance center at MEMA,” he said. “From there we’ll create a plan not just for Worcester, but the entire state, while looking for best practices and developing educational programs to bring back to the committees and counties.” It’s a methodical approach to an affliction that doesn’t have many rules. “There are a lot of really good programs out there from law enforcement, the Worcester Warriors and the health department. We’re in pretty good standing as far as programs we’re working on to put out to the county,” Webster said. “Other counties are doing the same. I’m anxious to see what the other counties are doing,” he said.
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Continued from Page 1 Services Director Clay Stamp to oversee the effort, which then trickled down the organizational chart to the local directors. Webster is not and hasn’t been working in a vacuum however, and said he is now familiar enough with the ongoing efforts of law enforcement, the health department and citizens’ groups to explain how he will be functioning in his new role. “My role is to coordinate resources and gather information with local groups looking to stop the opioid crisis,” Webster said. That coordination is going to come in the form of biweekly reports, which are then fed to the Maryland Emergency Management Agency to produce monthly statewide reports and could be used to develop a plan. “We’re tracking things like the
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Residents rally behind wind projects, no issue with view Continued from Page 1 would have 15 wind turbines, each producing eight megawatts of power. Each windmill would stand around 600 feet tall from the tip of the blade to the base. In comparison, U.S. Wind, proposed 187 turbines at 480 feet tall. Grybowski said one key difference between Deepwater Wind’s proposal and that of its rival is that Deepwater’s would be roughly 20 miles away from the beach around 145th Street. “We’re called Deepwater Wind, not coast water wind,” Grybowski told the council. “The company tag line is ‘clean energy just over the horizon.’ We took a very deliberate approach on how to structure this because we understand the economy around the coast. You’re going to have to want to see the turbines.” He added that the project would be able to expand, but would go further north to serve Delaware and New Jersey. Councilman Tony DeLuca, who first asked the council send a letter of opposition to the U.S. Wind’s proposal, still had reservations about this project’s visual impact. “I’ve talked to three engineers and all of them told me that with the curvature of the earth and the horizon, they would have to be at least 26 miles offshore to be not visible at all,” DeLuca said. “We certainly would consider [moving the turbines back],” Grybowski answered. “I’m just asking you to take a look at what is theoretical to see and what the average person can actually see.” Another issue the council struggled with was that Deepwater Wind wanted to have the transmission line come ashore in Ocean City. Grybowski said there are existing substations to which the wind farm could connect. It would also make Deepwater Wind a
taxpayer, which would put millions of dollars in municipal taxes, he said. After listening to Grybowski, Martin repeated that he and the council had concerns about the distance of either wind farm project. He added that if it costs $1 million per mile to move the turbines further away, that would be a suitable solution. “We want to hear it will be 27 miles offshore and nobody will see it and it will create jobs and clean energy and we’re not hearing that from anybody,” he said. “We’re talking about $6 million more on a $700 million project. It’s certainly not peanuts, but in the big scheme of things it could make this project more acceptable.” Grybowski understood the council’s argument, but said the turbines’ location also depended on the defined wind energy area. “It’s not just about money. We have a defined area we have to work with, and there’s a limit to how far back we can move,” he said. During the public comment period, roughly 12 people spoke in favor of the wind project coming to Ocean City. Among them was Greg Knepp, who asked the council to rescind its letter of opposition, and his daughter, Maya. “Young people are really concerned about this,” she said. The Stephen Decatur High School junior added, “Renewable energy is important for our future. There won’t be property taxes to worry about in the future if our earth is dead and we don’t do something now.” Others like Tom Murray, who used to work with the Environmental Protection Agency, said that with time the wind turbines would fade from visitor’s minds. “There’s something called the Edison effect. Mr. [Thomas] Edison decided to put up telephone poles all over the country. I dare anyone to go
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outside and see one. We’ve gotten so used to them,” Murray said. Other commentators said that they would be fine with seeing the wind farm on the horizon if it meant clean energy, and new jobs, would come to Worcester County. “They might be visible, but I see inspiration. We’re finally moving forward and getting more progressive on how we can live on this earth,” said Gerald White, a Berlin resident. “I think it will be inspirational to come to the beach and see these turbines far off along the horizon.”
Following the public comment, Councilman John Gehrig said that the council had to consider both sides of the argument as it proceeds. “We received a ton of calls and emails. Fifty percent say support it, 50 percent say ‘you’d better not,’” Gehrig said. “If half the people no longer have an interest in the residential oceanfront property because of this, they can look elsewhere. It’s not that we don’t like turbines. The point is what is the risk? That is why pushing them out a little more is so important to us.”
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Community brings prize to $10K ments, Ocean City Fishing Center and Atlantic Tackle. “We pledged this money, and we’re going to follow through with it on this year,” Conley said. “When I
Continued from Page 1 day’s session. “While Hooked on OC was a possible beneficiary of the allocation, we believe the money would be best served as the prize for the first white marlin of the season,” he said. “We look forward to working with the city, the Marlin Club and media outlets to put ideas forward in the tourism commission.” Earl Conley, spokesperson for the Fishermen United of Ocean City, also confirmed that the organization would provide the $5,000 it vowed to replace when the council eliminated the prize. The money was quickly raised between Bank of Ocean City, where Conley is vice president, Coastal Fisherman, Sunset Marina, Bahia Marina, which hosts the Mako Mania and Poor Girls Open fishing tourna-
‘We pledged this money, and we’re going to follow through with it on this year’ Earl Conley, spokesperson for the Fishermen United of Ocean City heard the council agreed to this, I felt like they were walking back because of the backlash. But we’ll be there with a big check for the first white marlin. “When the summer is over, Fishermen United will reconvene to see
what the future holds,” he added. “We have nothing immediately planned, but this is not the last you’ll hear from us.” If the fisherman is a member of the Ocean City Marlin Club, the $10,000 prize money grows even larger. The organization traditionally awards $5,000 for the first white marlin catch. That puts the total prize money available at $15,000 for this summer. Pettolina said that he looks forward to developing a fishing event that will increase Ocean City’s recognition among offshore anglers. “I thought the town was hasty, and I’m happy that they listened to those that called and emailed. I feel like Mayor Meehan pulled a 180 and now wants to work to make this a bigger event, but I look forward to meeting with Scott and tourism leaders soon.”
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) Hospice care, wheelchair ramps and 70-pounds of food are a few of the necessities United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore could provide to community members because of the contribution of Worcester County schools. The school system raised $40,987 during their campaign this year, which more than doubled contributions made in 2016. At the Worcester County Board of Education meeting Tuesday, representatives from each of the 14 schools were awarded certificates for helping the nonprofit improve the lives of people living in need. More than 66 percent of staff and students at Pocomoke Middle School participated in the effort and Stephen Decatur High School raised the most money. The central office and board of education members contributed the most amount overall. Donations to Meals on Wheels, memberships for Boy and Girl Scouts and access to a 24-hour crisis hotline are also being funded from school donations. United Way is the largest nongovernmental source of funding for local nonprofit agencies and the Lower Eastern Shore Chapter provides support to 62 area programs with a focus on education, income and health in Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester counties.
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City Council offers to buy back some taxi medallions Limited-time proposal to ‘keep industry strong,’ as Uber oversaturates market
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) Concerned with the falling value of taxi medallions, the Ocean City Council revealed plans Monday night to buy back 10 medallions at an undisclosed price. “The taxi industry has been inundated with Uber cabs, and with the saturation, the price is coming down,” Council President Lloyd Martin said. “We want them to have a viable business, and by buying back medallions, we’d increase the value of the taxi cab company. Our concern is keeping the industry strong.” The decision was reached behind closed doors last week, with an apparent 6-1 vote, with Councilman Tony DeLuca dissenting. The city manager’s office sent letters that solicited offers to cab companies on Monday. Sealed offers must be made in person to OCPD Records Section Manager Michelle Monico at the Public Safety Building at 65th Street by May 4 at 11 a.m. The city reserves the right to reject or accept any offer. In 2010, Ocean City increased its already substantial regulation of the taxi industry by selling taxi medallions as licenses to operate as New York City has done since the late 1930s. All 175 taxi medallions were sold that year at $1,500 with a payment plan, adding more than $262,000 to the city’s treasury. The program also required each medallion owner to pay a $500 medallion renewal fee every year. Medallion owners also could sell these licenses, with the city taking 25 percent of the price. With the advent of ride-hailing services like Uber in the resort, however, medallion values have fallen across the nation. In New York City, a taxi medallion that went for $1.3 million in 2014 is now worth $240,000 today.
In comparison, the average sale price for Ocean City medallions was $7,788 in its peak in 2015. That average value plummeted to $4,200 last year. So far, there have been six resales in 2017, with the average going rate at $3,708. To date, 142 medallions are still in service, with the city holding the remaining 33. Of that amount, roughly 24 medallions were revoked from Ocean City Taxi Company last year because the business did not pay the $500 renewal fee per permit. The city gained $71,000 in permit renewals and $9,500 in medallion transfers in 2016. During Monday night’s session, Councilman Matt James decided to get a jump-start on buying back medallions. Instead of approving a transfer between Abdalla Yousif of Safari Taxi to Abuelhassan Balla Abdelmagid for $4,000, he made a motion to buy back the medallion at the asking price. Although he had backing from Council Secretary Mary Knight and Councilman John Gehrig, the motion died for a lack of the majority. Martin and DeLuca voted against the motion, and Councilmen Dennis Dare and Wayne Hartman were absent. In a later interview, James said moving forward with the buy-back program makes sense as a way to stimulate the market and a way to ensure the city gets its cut. There have been concerns among the council that cabbies are recording lower resale values with the City Clerk’s office than the medallion’s actual sales price. “If you look at the payment of Uber rides, the demand hasn’t increased, there’s just a different service,” he said. “There’s just more medallions out there. If you lower supply, demand goes up.” Ocean City also collects 25 cents per Uber ride, which amounted to $31,145.75 last year. That means there were 124,580 Uber fares. DeLuca, who opposed the buy See AVERAGE Page 8
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OCDC considers expanding reach to 33rd St. Government funding for programs, local business reception to be considered By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) Over the course of its 17 years of existence, the Ocean City Development Corporation has helped rejuvenate hundreds of properties in downtown neighborhoods. Now it’s considering whether to bring its services to midtown structures. “We called ourselves ‘development corporation’, not the ‘downtown corporation’ because we always had the idea that we would expand,” OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin said. Irwin told the council during OCDC’s annual report last week that the nonprofit is considering expanding its reach – and grant funding – to cover 17th Street to 33rd Street, east of Philadelphia Avenue. That would add another 89.5 acres to OCDC’s reach. Currently, the organization’s focus is between 17th Street and the inlet, a 255-acre area where it supplies funding for exterior renovations that meet certain design standards, business interior remodeling and strategic demolition. “I think the council has wanted us to expand, since they’ve seen we’ve been successful,” Irwin said. “There’s
some properties in that area that matching funds for exterior renovaneed special attention and working tions that meet the nonprofit’s design with the community has always been criteria. The façade program receives a strong point.” around $50,000 in grants per year, OCDC formed in 2000 to revitalize which covers roughly 15 projects. the resort’s downtown area, starting “If we expand up to 33rd Street, we with creating design standards that might do less downtown, but one can focus on the old fishing village-style argue that we’ve done 188 buildings charm. The nonprofit originally con- already and maybe it will be more efcerned itself with the area from Fourth fective up north,” Irwin said. Street south, covering 117 acres. But by Other matters depend on whether 2005, property owners north of that the state government allocated point began to ask enough funding to the OCDC for assiscontinue programs, ‘We called ourselves tance with buildings such as the business that didn’t quite fit ‘development corporation’, not assistance grant. in with the neighThis program, the ‘downtown corporation’ borhood aesthetic, which covers intebecause we always had the rior renovations for as many structures idea that we would expand.’ new or expanding dated back to the 1920s. OCDC Executive Director businesses, was inDesign standards troduced in 2012 Glenn Irwin were codified for but has only been those neighborfunded three times hoods in 2006, and nonprofit ex- since. panded another 13 blocks north. This year, OCDC received $50,000 But before OCDC moves forward to renovate the Juice Shack and OC by growing its operations further, Wasabi Express on Philadelphia AvIrwin said there’s much to consider. enue and Jasmine Nail Salon on “We get a certain amount of grant Somerset Street. money, and it’s already stretched out OCDC has also “been fortunate” to among the downtown. So if we go to receive one demolition grant for each 33rd Street, are we going to get pulled of the past four years, Irwin said. The apart or are we going to have to make strategic demolition program resacrifices?” he said. ceived $65,000 this year to demolish One of OCDC’s popular initiatives 16 Baltimore Avenue. is the façade program, which offers Even if the additional funding is
granted to cover the expansion, Irwin said there’s a matter of resources within the organization. “Let’s say we ask the state for $100,000 for the façade program. That’s 30 projects. Do we have the means to take on that on top of everything else? Fifteenth to 33rd Streets [oceanside] is known as hotel-motel row, and do we create new design standards for that? That also takes up a lot of time,” he said. Moving further north, there are more pockets of residential neighborhoods that were built in the last 30 years that OCDC might not want to get involved with. The Isle of Wight mobile home park off 24th Street is in that category, since mobile homes have their own standards. Condominiums also would not be covered, since condominium associations by law are supposed to have an operational cost reserve for such renovations. But the biggest question is if the desire for this expansion even exists. “When we expanded from Third Street to 17th Street, the neighbors came to us and asked. We haven’t seen that yet, so we don’t even know if they want us there,” Irwin said with a laugh. To determine that, the nonprofit will survey business owners between 17th Street and 33rd Street this summer.
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Resort spending fraction of what’s necessary to fix roads By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) Ocean City’s Public Works Department will be working over the next nine months to revise a running document on the status of the island’s roads – and providing a more accurate estimate of what it will cost to repair each one of them. According to the inventory list created in 2008, it would take $26.31 million at this juncture to improve every city street. Although 807 roads overall crisscross Ocean City, roughly 100 are out of the city’s oversight as they are private lanes or handled by the State Highway Administration. “Because we’ve been so progressive in the last fiscal years, we can drill down that number even further,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said. “We recently finished some minor surface milling from 132nd Street to 142nd street Oceanside. Using price orders from that we can calculate the cost per square yard. We also did an overhaul of Yawl Drive last year, so we have accurate information on similar projects.” In the past 16 years, the city has spent $27.06 million on road improvements and even though that’s about what the public works department would need to spend in one year were it to do all road repairs, the city has been spending about $2 million annually. Last fiscal year, Public Works received $2.5 million, which was used to repair 19 roads. Adkins said that his department is fortunate to receive the funding, but estimated that he would need $30 million a year to catch up. “I know we have a balancing act, but I’m basing this on cold, hard facts,” he said. “You will never be totally caught up on this. Roadway maintenance is a revolving issue.” Part of the problem is the scope of road repairs that need to be done. Public Works has categorized the roads on its 2008 inventory sheet based on their appearance. Of approximate 700 roads in the city’s oversight, 462 of them have been given a clean bill of health or have been repaired in
minor ways. There are 189 streets that appear to be the preliminary stages of failure. Those could be repaired with milling or sealing cracks. There are 52 roads that had substantial cracks, looking similar to the back of an alligator, when Public Works did its survey in 2008. Since water could seep through the cracks and weaken the sub-base, those roads would need thousands of dollars in reconstruction. Adkins compared systematically repaving the roads like painting the Chesapeake Bridge. Once the city would finish one end, it would be time to start over again at the opposite side. “That’s why when you look at the inventory list, I try to select a portion of those that will need an overlay and simple milling. If I simply focus on the ones that [need serious replacement] the others would [deteriorate],” Adkins said. “I’m trying to maximize the productivity of any given year so that when we improve these streets they last another 25 years.” Complicating the matter even further is that repairing a road could also involve several others as a way to prepare for Ocean City’s future developments. When Adkins is considering repairing a street that is in the early cracking stages, he contacts the Water, Wastewater, and Engineering Departments to see what is underneath it. “Wastewater would do a report on the line, whether there’s failures or if it was made out asbestos or clay like in the past,” he said. “If the water main is a lead pipe, we might want to replace it or put in an 8-inch line if there’s going to be future developments. If there’s empty lots in the area, we look if the sewer laterals are capped off.” The gas, electric, telephone and cable companies would have input if they would like to make upgrades. If so, they are required by the town’s franchise agreement to work concurrently with Public Works. “Last thing I’d want to do is pave a new street and have someone have a building permit to dig it up,” Adkins See OC Page 11
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Cost savings, accessibility core of new Showell design By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 21, 2017) Increased space, security and the potential for cost savings led the Board of Education to redesign the layout of the proposed replacement for Showell Elementary School in Berlin, which is expected to begin construction in March 2019. Jettisoning the former design, which is visually similar to the letter E and more or less segregated each grade into its own wing, for a new layout that roughly resembles a rectangle, eliminated the need for about 214 linear feet of perimeter wall, 39 exterior classroom doors and reduced the need for pipes, conduits and cables. It also allowed the portable classrooms on the site to remain in place during construction, which is expected to save in excess of $200,000. However, school board officials were reluctant to factor these potential savings into the overall cost for the project at this point, leaving the total estimated cost to be about $42.4 million. The state is expected to contribute to the project, which is noted at a maximum of about $7.54 million, bringing the expected county share of the project to nearly $34.9 million. The county commissioners, who set a not-to-exceed amount of about $37.2 million at the end of 2015, were pleased with the presentation. “It’s amazing what can be accomplished when we’re working together,” Commissioner Chip Bertino said. Commissioner Jim Bunting said he was very pleased with a recent meeting with school board officials on the project, and said the new design looks great. In the new design, 18 rooms of the school are protected from outside access entirely, yet surround a new courtyard that could be adapted for educational purposes. Another security risk of the old design was the distance an administrator or similar
official would have to travel from the front office to one of the outlying classrooms in the event of an emergency. This time was reduced by improving traffic flows along the hallways and interconnecting the sections of the school more efficiently. This efficiency shows again as the reduced hall space allowed for increased square footage in classrooms. The Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms were increased by 50 square feet each, and the gym needed to be enlarged since the “cafetorium” design element, which allowed the same space to be used as both cafeteria and gymnasium, has fallen out of favor with the state. The school board also needed to add a recycling room of 200 square feet to the proposal. These improvements were part of the state’s Interagency Committee on School Construction review, which forced the changes. Importantly, the classrooms for Pre-K, Kindergarten and first grade still fall short of guidelines for classroom size, but officials felt the numbers were close enough for approval. The Pre-K and first grade rooms are only 50 sq. ft. short and the Kindergarten rooms are 150 sq. ft. short. Overall, with a significant reduction in the kitchen of 1,000 square feet, and other modifications to offset the gains elsewhere, the school is still smaller than the state’s recommendation of 105,333 gross square feet, yet larger than the county’s pro-forma recommendation of about 95,000 square feet at a total of 96,582 square feet. The revised plan was submitted to the IAC, with design development documents to be submitted by Aug. 1. The bidding process is expected to open next August and construction completed for the 2021-22 school year.
OC Public Works to repair less than 22 streets this yr. Continued from Page 10 said. In addition, there’s a question whether the proper foundation of the roads was laid during their development. Since a majority of the city’s neighborhoods were built during the 1970s and 1980s, the roads were created by laying two inches of asphalt over dirt or sand. When a road surface needs to be removed, that’s what Adkins typically finds. “We don’t find that nice cross section you get when we overlay more pavement or seal cracks. So to rebuild it correctly, you have to excavate eight inches of soil. Then I need to bring stone in, compact it, and then pave on
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Large-scale J-1 student housing approved Planning Commission limits project to house 56 people that will work at Ropewalk
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) In the first time in Ocean City history, a boarding house will be created with the goal of housing many international student workers while they work at resort businesses in the summertime. Following an hour-long discussion, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan to convert roughly 5,900 square feet of the 10,950-square-foot commercial space on 84th Street into a 15-room lodging house that would accommodate 56 student workers. The preliminary plans called for 16-bedroom facility that would house 72 J-1 visa students, all of whom would work at the Ropewalk Restaurant on 82nd Street this summer. Four students would be put in a bedroom, each sized at 160 square feet with closet space, which is accordance to Ocean City’s building code. Few of the bedrooms would have windows, but the building would have a sprinkler system. Some commission members had reservations on the final project. “Prison cells have more amenities
than this,” Commission member Palmer Gillis told Chris Reda, the Ropewalk owner and site plan applicant. “I have a hard time seeing four people living in rooms like this.” Under the code requirements for boarding houses, city Planning and Zoning Director Bill Neville told the commission a minimum of 275 square feet is needed for public space. This boarding house exceeded that requirement with 277 square feet for common space area and a 175-square foot dining area. There is no maximum requirement for public space for boarding houses, something that concerned Chairwoman Pam Buckley. “In the future, I want it in the books that when it exceeds over 50 people, there needs to be ‘X’ amount of space for common areas,” she said. Commission member Lauren Taylor pointed out that the J-1 student’s experience is different than the typical Ocean City resident. “International space is generally smaller than what we’re used to culturally,” Taylor said. In addition to the living space, the house would have eight toilets, sinks and showers, divided between the women’s and men’s bathrooms. Two resident managers would also live with the students, at the city staff’s recommendation. Neville noted that
the most successful workforce housing has residential managers involved. “God help us, if they’re going to be cooking in the rooms. That’s where management is going to be huge,” Buckley said. The United Work & Travel Program, which is sponsoring the Ropewalk student workers, supported the housing development. Local program coordinator Jason D’Amore saw it as a way that would guarantee a bed for each student, instead of having two students share a bed during shifts. “I’m excited to hear that an employer is willing to take a chance to make a positive change to help with this need,” D’Amore said. “We will have each student look at a floor plan before agreeing to come here to work in the future.” Some on the commission supported the lodging house, but Taylor and Commission Member Chris Shanahan asked if there was a way to reduce the impact of the building, as it would be located close to residential neighborhoods. Taylor suggested a curfew to curb the nighttime noise and Shanahan recommended placing three people to a room. Commission Secretary Peck Miller, however, said that this plan is better than some of the other options
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 21, 2017) Once again taking up a project that was abandoned in 2014, Ocean City Airport Manager Jamie Giandomenico was granted a special exception to increase the height of a fence at the airport almost a mile southeast of Route 611 last Thursday. Board attorney David Gaskill advised the panel that as long as there were no substantive changes to the project since the previous exception was granted three years ago, the board was obliged to once again approve the exception. Giandomenico affirmed there were no changes from the previous request. Gaskill said a special exception expires after a year of inactivity. Giandomenico, airport manager since 2011, said increasing the height of the fence was tied to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Comprehensive Environmental Assessment, which had been delayed up until now, for undisclosed reasons.
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Ocean City Council looking at $128M budget for FY18 By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) Following two weeks of budget sessions, the Ocean City Council is on track to approve a budget of $128 million for fiscal year 2018 that includes a minute tax break for property owners. On May 1, the council will hold its first hearing on a spending package that in includes the general fund and six smaller operational budgets known as enterprise funds. Three of these — water, wastewater and the golf course – generate revenue through service fees. The remaining three — the airport, convention center and transportation — get financial aid from the general fund. Fiscal year 2018 proposes a $84.3 million general fund, which is $3.1 more than last year. Revenue for that account comes from property taxes, which contributes roughly less than half of the total, as well as other taxes, fees, service charges and grants. This financial plan also draws $2.44 million from the fund reserve, which is similar to a savings account. That money will be used to help cover infrastructure projects such as canal dredging, street paving and IT projects. By drawing from the reserves, the city was also able to lower the tax rate slightly to the constant yield level — the state-calculated rate that would generate the same amount of revenue as was collected in the previous year. Because the assessed value of resort property rose marginally last year, the state found that a corresponding decrease was possible. The difference, however, is slight, from 47.27 cents per hundred dollars of assessed value last year to 46.56 cents in the new tax year. Councilmembers reviewed line items last Friday that were highlighted for further discussion. Among other things, the council agreed to hire an additional police midway through the budget year at a cost of $44,989 for that six-month period. Councilman Matt James asked the council to consider finding the money to hire additional officers for each shift to ensure police aren’t spread too thin in the summer. In the last 13 months, seven officers have left the department. Four officers were hired this year, but Police Chief Ross Buzzuro estimated that four other officers will be retiring this year. Council President Lloyd Martin agreed with James, but wanted to take a more moderate approach. “We need to make sure the [Police] Chief has the manpower he needs, [but] I’d like to see it grow more slowly,” he said. “We want to have the ability to plan for people retiring as well.” The council voted on one additional officer, with James supporting the motion with reservations. “I think we’re playing catch up,” he said. The council also agreed to pay for a Boardwalk code enforcement officer at
a cost of $3,300. This seasonal position monitors Boardwalk businesses’ outdoor displays and signs, and was not used last season since there was more compliance. Planning and Zoning Director Bill Neville said there is enough money to get through this summer, but not enough to start the position early in summer 2018. Fiscal years run from June 30 to July 1. The additional $3,300 would come within the Planning Department’s budget, via permit revenues or other means. The budget also sets aside $985,500 for improvements to the Northside Park complex. These would include a new ceiling, new garage doors and renovations to the lobby. Other renovations to the complex will involve de security measures, as Homeland Security inspected the property and recommended a remote locking system and a keyless entry to the lobby. City officials are in the process of fortifying their facilities, starting with barricades in front of City Hall, after Homeland Security presented a security study to the Police Commission in January. Other final approved budget items were a GPS system for Eagle’s Landing Golf Course at $25,000. In addition to helping golfers track yardage to the next hole, course golf pro Bob Croll said it would have other benefits. “It does improve the pace of the game and lets us know where players are, so people aren’t waiting on golfers to finish,” he said. “It also does save us on labor costs, because we’re not required to have people out there and we can manage it from the pro shop.” While the budgeted amount was for $25,000, Croll estimated that the GPS system would cost around $16,000 or less, considering price negotiations. The council also agreed to increase the fee for extra trash pick-ups from bulk containers from $75 to $100 per visit, regardless of how many containers were on the site. Officials also eliminated the $20 fee for 300-gallon containers since only a few businesses or hotels use those trash cans. Bumping up the fee would generate around $15,000 in revenue. At the end of discussion, approximately $180,000 went unspent. At Budget Manager Jennie Knapp’s recommendation, the council agreed to move that money back to the reserves to rebuild up the backup cushion. Councilman Tony DeLuca said that this year’s process left him concerned for the next two years, as the city’s policy is to work with the constant yield. “We’re always asking [Knapp] to hold the line. As I look at the trends, expenditures are up and revenue stays flat or goes down,” he said. “We have to talk about the uglies … room tax, parking meters and an increase in tram fares. We have to talk about decreasing our expenditures, like tax differential can do. I think we have to … have those conversations this year.”
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Hogan signs Wor-Wic funding bill
Dr. Ray Hoy, president of Wor-Wic, said in separate interviews the discrepancy was because the presiding officer at the time the funding formula was determined was from the By Brian Gilliland western part of the state. Associate Editor Under the new law, each college (April 21, 2017) An apparent in- will receive about $220,000 more, equity in funding for small colleges while still leaving about $400,000 in eastern and western Maryland was difference between east and west. rectified somewhat on Tuesday when And the disparity is not based on Gov. Larry Hogan signed legislation enrollment. that guarantees more money in state According to the Maryland Higher grants to Wor-Wic Education CommitCommunity College tee, and cited in the beginning in fiscal ‘We lost about $1 million for legislative review of 2019. continuing education students, the bill, HagerAccording to the but it was offset by offering stown, Carroll and analysis provided Wor-Wic schools more job training and other have the highest by the nonpartisan programs to make workers Department of Legfull-time commuislative Services, more valuable to employers’ nity college enrollAllegany, Garrett ment in the state, Wor-Wic President and Hagerstown followed by ChesaDr. Ray Hoy colleges each repeake and Cecil. ceived about Overall enroll$821,000 in fiscal 2018, while four ment at every community college in others, Wor-Wic, Carroll, Cecil and the state has decreased by about 15 Chesapeake received only about half percent since 2013. that. Still, Hoy is pleased with the reAccording to the report, the west- sult. ern colleges were due to get about “I think this is the best session I’ve $851,000 and the eastern colleges had, and I’ve been involved with it approximately $426,000 next fiscal since 2000,” Hoy said. year. Hoy said his school is funded in Delegate Mary Beth Carozza and three parts: contributions from the
All schools get $220,000 more, but western schools still about $400K ahead
state, from the counties and from the students. “This will help us during our out years, and takes some pressure off the counties and the students,” he said. Additional funding will come to the college’s non-credit courses, such as certified nursing assistant, truck driving or certain pharmacy courses, will also come from the More Jobs of Maryland Act, also signed into law by Hogan. “We lost about $1 million for continuing education students, but it was offset by offering more job training and other programs to make workers more valuable to employers,” Hoy said. Also benefitting Wor-Wic, another item that failed legislatively but was placed into the governor’s budget, allows high school seniors in Somerset County to attend Wor-Wic tuition-free. “This is a real positive thing. We’re really delighted,” Hoy said. “Our local delegation really stepped up.” Since the funding won’t be allocated for another year, Hoy said he had no concrete plans on how the additional monies will be spent, but said the school would plan based on the needs of local businesses and industry.
APRIL 21, 2017
OC Brewing given options, requests by liquor board
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 21, 2017) A proposed expansion by the OC Brewing Company on 55th Street to include items that would affect its existing class “B” liquor license received conditional approval from the Board of License Commissioners Wednesday, but it’s unclear what, if any, changes the business might actually make. Because it wasn’t a formal hearing, just an informational session, the commissioners told OC Brewing Company’s Operations Manager Matthew Rankin how they would rule on the proposed expansions, and then could decide what actions to take. Rankin sought three changes: the expansion of the outside deck, the addition of 12-15 video arcade machines and to be able to provide low-level background music for the customers seating outside. The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission has already approved the deck extension, including space for a children’s playground. Should the company expand its outside deck to include music, the commissioners ruled it would need to augment the existing rail to a see-though barrier at least 42 inches high and one-half See VIDEO Page 16
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 21, 2017) U.S. District Judge Richard Bennett last week conditionally certified a class action suit against the owners of Fat Daddy’s restaurants in Ocean City, alleging wage violations stemming from unpaid overtime at both resort locations. The court will be issuing notices to workers employed at the restaurants between April 13, 2014 and April 13, 2017, allowing them to opt in to the case as part of the discovery phase. The lawsuit was filed in December. The plaintiff, Brandon Ware, alleges that owners Edward and Lisa Braude implemented and enforced a policy of not paying overtime to employees who were regularly scheduled for more than 40 hours of work per week. The Fair Labor Standards Act provides that, unless a business is exempt, eligible employees must receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in one workweek. There is an exemption for employees of seasonal businesses, although both Fat Daddy’s locations are open year-round. Restaurants were exempt from certain provisions of the Maryland Wage and Hour Law until July 2014. Ware, according to the judge’s order, was employed at the uptown eatery at 8201 Coastal Highway from June to October 2016. The downtown restaurant is at 216 Baltimore Ave.
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Ware alleges Edward Braude told him at his interview that “Fat Daddy’s did not pay overtime,” and that employees were required to work a set number of weekly hours that exceeded the standard 40. The ruling states Ware provided affidavits and pay stubs revealing he was paid on an hourly basis even after working 40 hours per week and never received overtime compensation. Ware said neither he, nor any other similarly situated employee, were paid overtime for the hours they worked in excess of 40 per week. According to the ruling, Ware provided documentation of conversations with two employees at the uptown store, along with two employees who worked at both locations, none of whom received overtime compensation. He also provided evidence to the court that the restaurants shared resources and supplies, which, according to the court, unites the operations for a single business purpose — thus linking them for legal purposes. The defense countered this argument, unsuccessfully, by asserting that Ware was only employed at the uptown restaurant and he failed to prove other employees were subjected to the same policy. However, the judge ruled that because “similarly situated” is not necessarily the same thing as “identical.” Edward Braude did not respond to requests for comment on this story.
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) Ocean City Council will stay the course on its Boardwalk performer lottery system this year, although there will be a slight date change. The council voted during the April 3 regular session to amend the start date of regulations that assign Boardwalk performer spaces to May 15. Last year, lottery drawings started on April 25. Now that the council signed off on the ordinance’s amendment, the first lottery will be held on May 8 in City Hall. Last summer, the lottery assigned 33 spaces from Ninth Street south for Boardwalk performers between May 1 to Sept. 15. In a memorandum to city officials last month, City Clerk Diana Chavis and the Boardwalk Task Force found fewer performers signed up in early May as compared to after Memorial Day. The lottery drawings on April 25 and May 2, that determined spaces for the following weeks, recorded 11 and 15 participants, respectively. “I realize [changing the start date] is a conservative change, but it parallels the Sept. 15 date and it’s prior to Memorial Day, which is the start to our season,” Chavis said during the March 14 work session. Leading up to Memorial Day, that number swelled to 20 performers. At the summer’s height, 32 performers participated in the lottery. The slight alteration was not what
some Boardwalk buskers wanted, as throughout the summer some complained that they could be placed next to similar, rival acts by luck of the draw. Other detractors like Al “Pops” Wendling of Ocean Pines repeatedly spoke at council sessions leading up to the amendment, arguing that several spots were not close handicap-accessible bathrooms. Chavis disputed this in her report to council, pointing out there were three comfort stations on Worcester Street, Caroline Street and Ninth Street. “There are 11 spaces in front of or one block away from a comfort station. In addition, the street end on 10th Street is one block from a comfort station and available on a first come, first serve basis,” she wrote in the memorandum. “To date, one performer requested a space near a comfort station, and I am not aware of an occasion where he could not perform due to the lack of accessible restroom facilities.” Buskers are also allowed to share spaces, which would help those who need quick access to restrooms. However, not many performers used this option in 2016. Other issues performers raised were that Ocean City Police would cite buskers for leaving for a bathroom break, as the ordinance states that performers can leave their items unattended in their spot for 15 minutes. Chavis reported that officers use discretion in those instances. Spots north of Ninth Street still operate on a “first come, first serve” system. As the council passed the amendment on second reading last month, lottery drawings will start on May 8 at 9:30 a.m. in City Hall.
Playground ribbon-cutting event to take place April 26 (April 21, 2017) The Recreation & Parks Department this week announced that the Boardwalk playground at North Division Street and the Boardwalk is officially open to the public. “The town is very grateful to the Department of Natural Resources for recognizing the value of a playground along Ocean City’s amazing Boardwalk, and for providing the funding to assure its construction,” Ocean City Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito, said. “This project would not have been possible without the input and cooperation from many of the town’s departments, and we are all so pleased to be able to offer another fun recreational amenity in Ocean City for our residents and visitors.” Petito proposed using Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Community Parks & Playgrounds Grant to purchase a playground to be placed near the beach downtown in August 2015.
For the past few years, the Recreation and Parks Department has been exploring different avenues to replace the wooden beach toys had become outdated and were removed. During the summer of 2014 the first beach playground replacement of dinosaur bones was put on the beach at the Boardwalk on Third Street, and Wally the Whale was placed on the beach at the Boardwalk near Somerset Street in 2016. The newest Boardwalk Playground located on North Division Street and the Boardwalk, funded by the DNR, has been completed, and is now ready for its debut. The structure is a traditional playground consisting of multiple play pieces, such as slides, play panels, interactive pieces and climbers. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for this project on Wednesday, April 26 at 4 p.m. at the new playground.
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POLICE/COURTS
Prostitution Following a lengthy investigation, Ocean Pines Police have arrested a 30-year-old Ocean Pines woman for prostitution. The suspect, Megan Lynn Tyndall, reportedly advertised massage services over the internet, police said. An undercover police officer answered the ad and developed information that resulted in her arrest. Tyndall faces one count of criminal prostitution. She was taken before a District Court Commissioner and released, pending a trial. The investigation is continuing and additional charges may follow.
Boat company fined Tyler Barnes, owner of OC Watersports LLC, was fined $320 after pleading guilty to his company’s in-
volvement in a death of a child last summer. Barnes was charged in January, months after a 9-year-old boy fell from a pontoon boat OC Watersports rented. The boy was one of four people bow riding during a family outing to Assateague Island on Aug. 17, 2016. When he fell overboard, he was run over by the vessel. Barnes pleaded guilty to four of the five charges, including two counts of failing to have required safety equipment on board, renting a boat lacking required safety equipment and failure to keep records.
Domestic dispute Justin T. Olson, 21, of Denton, Maryland, was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend on April 13. Ocean City officers were called to a residence on 57th Street for a reported
domestic dispute around 6:55 p.m. Upon arrival, Olson and his girlfriend told police that they had gotten into an argument. Olson allegedly grabbed her and pulled her off the bed, and she had attempted to pepper spray him. According to the report, Olson then wrestled the victim to the floor, but stopped when a neighbor came to the door. When the victim went outside to make a call, Olson allegedly grabbed the phone and slammed her on the roadway. In addition to second-degree assault, Olson was charged with concealing a dangerous weapon. When he was arrested and searched, police allegedly found brass knuckles in his pocket.
Negligent driving Ocean City Police arrested a Dagsboro, Delaware man and charged him with negligent and reckless driving,
driving while impaired and willfully disobeying an officer after he struck the gasoline pump barrier outside a convenience store on 120th Street on April 14. While on a business check around 2:23 a.m., Ocean City Police noticed a man, later identified as Storm Miles, 23, swaying while buying items. An officer also detected a strong odor of alcohol on Miles. Police followed Miles outside to his car, which was damaged. There was also split gas next to the truck. Police stopped Miles, and noticed there was also debris on the ground near a gas station barrier. When conducting a license check, Miles lit a cigarette and left the car, according to the report. Police then told Miles to back up since he was standing in a puddle of gas, at which point he reportedly told police he “knew his rights.” Miles eventually backed away from the gasoline and sat on the ground. When police reviewed the convenience store’s surveillance tape, Miles is seen striking the gas pump barrier with his truck.
Disorderly Lance E. Willey, 28, of Delmar, Maryland, was arrested for allegedly beating a car on April 14. Officers were called to a nightclub around 11:33 p.m. for a report of a man breaking into a vehicle. When they arrived, they found Willey next to a silver Chevy Traliblazer with bleeding hand wounds, according to the report. The Chevy had a broken plastic vent visor on the driver’s side. There were also blood on the driver’s door and footprints on the passenger side window. Willey told police that he was trying to get into his vehicle and didn’t understand why his keys wouldn’t work. Eventually police found his vehicle, which is a different color but the same model. Willey was charged with drunken disorderly.
Assault Police charged a Finksburg, Maryland woman with assault and disorderly conduct after attacking another woman in the wee hours of April 15. While on patrol around Talbot Street and the Boardwalk around 1:22 a.m., Ocean City officers saw Allison Prothero, 22, screaming and cursing at a man she was with while walking on the boards. Police said when they attempted to interview Prothero a friend sat down to join the scene. When Prothero refused to answer officer’s questions, her friend tried to answer for her, according to the report. Prothero got angry and starting cursing at her, and punched her in the face, police said. The victim’s face had red marks under her left eye, where she was punched, police said.
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Human trafficking seminar in OC helps pool resources Nonprofit Mission 14 CEO speaks about ongoing and growing trend in large cities
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) Investigators from across the mid-Atlantic region convened at Dunes Manor on April 10 to hear from experts in the fight against sex and labor trafficking. The three-day seminar Human Trafficking Investigators Seminar was backed by Gov. Larry Hogan’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention, the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force, the United States Attorneys’ Office Maryland District and the Baltimore-based nonprofit Mission 14. Nick Cienski, Mission 14 CEO and founder, said sex trafficking has gotten worse in Maryland and elsewhere, as opportunistic pimps are taking advantage of large male crowds. “In places like Baltimore you do have this very wealthy component and a not very wealthy component,” he said. “We have a big gang problem [and] we’ve got sports teams and arenas. That exacerbates the problem.” The combination of professional sports teams and an array of conventions helps fuel the sex trade, Cienski said. “It’s drawing in men and men are the problem,” he said. “Girls are trucked in, bused in, flown in from wherever when games happen. The pimps are there selling.” The situation is so bad, he said, that sex trafficking has overtaken the
illegal sale of firearms as the second worst criminal problem in the country and now ranks just below drugs as a menace to society. Despite the efforts to raise financial support, Cienski said raising awareness is the principal method to impact the flesh trade. Christie Kajs, Mission 14 program director, said it’s also vital to eliminate any misperceptions that females willingly engage in the sex trade. “These guys that think the girl is getting the money need to be educated that that’s not true,” she said. “They’re essentially raping them and they’re not paying them. It’s not the oldest profession in the world, it’s the oldest rape cases in the world.” Addressing the demand issue is the only way to reduce the prevalence of human sex trafficking, Cienski said. “These men who buy sex from these young girls, and in some cases boys, I think that’s where the world is battling…how do we turn this corner,” he said. “That’s the nut, you break that and you solve it.” “When we were first starting it was a taboo subject and it wasn’t dinner conversation,” he said. “Now people want to hear more about it.” To raise consciousness and fight the predatory behaviors of individuals involved in the human trafficking trade, Cienski said a wealth of information is available on his groups’ website, Mission14.org. “People get that this is wrong but there’s no silver bullet here that if we just did this it would all go away,” he said. “With more awareness and open conversation change will happen.”
Fifth man pleads guilty to sexual assault of teen in OC
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) One of the five men charged in a sexual assault that occurred in Ocean City pleaded guilty to seconddegree sex offense and filming child pornography in Circuit Court in Snow Hill last Wednesday. Kevin J. Caceres, 20, of Rockville, Maryland also faced charges of seconddegree rape, assault and other sex offences, for assaulting a 17-year-old girl in a midtown hotel room last Memorial Day weekend. However, he agreed to a plea deal with Assistant State’s Attorney Diane Karsnitz that carried a recommendation to four to nine years in prison. Second-degree sex offense carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and filming child pornography is punishable up to 25 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Caceres was charged with assaulting the juvenile in December after a sixmonth investigation that involved the
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Ocean City Police Department. The investigation began on June 14, when a Worcester deputy arrested Erick H. Ramirez, 21, of Silver Spring, Maryland on drug charges and confiscated his phone. On Erick Ramirez’s phone, deputies found several video recordings that showed five men assaulting an unconscious and undressed girl. One man is seen on video raping the juvenile. Using the phone’s metadata, Ocean City Police were able to locate the resort hotel room. Also identified during the investigation were Erick Ramirez, Ronaldo Ramirez, 20, and Elmer CascoHernandez, 20 of Silver Spring and Anthony Alvarenga, 20, of Rockville. Worcester deputies later interviewed the victim at her home in Rockville, and she told officers that she was in Ocean City for the holiday weekend. According to the state’s statement of facts, she took a Xanax pill she received from Alvarenga, See FIVE Page 22
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Worcester schools look to teach kids opioid avoidance Board of Education forms Heroin Prevention Action Team to expose problem
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) The fight against the rising tide of opiate addiction came to the Worcester County Board of Education work session Tuesday morning, as members of its Heroin Prevention Action Team began developing a plan to address the problem, while the board heard from a parent and Cpl. James Schwartz of the Ocean City Police Department during the public portion of the session. Both Schwartz and the parent told the board they thought the documentary, “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict,” would be a valuable tool. “It highlights addiction and can open student’s eyes,” Schwartz said. Schwartz, who has been a police officer for 20 years, said a multifaceted approach is needed to counter the drug’s spread, and that would include trained police officers and distributing information to students at school. “It is a devastating problem we all face collectively and we are addressing this problem as we speak,” Board President William Gordy said. Superintendent Lou Taylor explained the newly formed Worcester County Public Schools Heroin Prevention Action Team, which consists of four members from the operations, instruc-
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Klina brothers hope to share New Beginnings Sober living house aims to help Worcester, OC addicts transition back into society
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 21, 2017) “Former addict� isn’t a title anyone wants to add to a resume, and there are few places that would consider it an asset under any circumstances, but Zach Klina, and his brother, Josh, aim to use Zach’s past to carve a new future by opening a recovery house in West Ocean City. The brothers have recently incorporated a company, New Beginnings, developed a mission statement and published a website at www.newbeginnings.site and intend to file for nonprofit status before this
article is published, Josh said. Josh is, in restaurant terms, handling the back of the house — accounting, bookkeeping, planning and the like. Zach is tackling the public-facing front of the house position by spearheading the local effort and eventually hopes to live and manage the recovery house. The brothers have drawn up a proposed housing contract, and are seeking properties and funds to finance an eventual purchase. West Ocean City is the ideal place for New Beginnings, the brothers agreed, because of the accessibility of public transit and availability of potential year-round jobs would help foster a structure of predictability and routine useful in recovery. Also, Zach said there are many more opportunities to attend 12-step pro-
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gram meetings in the Ocean City and West Ocean City areas. Zach also has some experience working in recovery houses, he said. Apart from a couple years of social work coursework in college, he said he worked as a case manager at a shelter for four years and formerly managed a recovery house, Life’s Josh Klina Journey, in Levittown, Pennsylvania. “I moved down here four years ago and had a friend struggling with addiction last year. He ended up with a possession charge, went Zach Klina to jail and was trying to get into a recovery house but there wasn’t one,� Zach said. “He stayed at my place for a while and eventually went to Wilmington to go to a recovery house.� Zach and Josh have been working on the project ever since, but were
able to incorporate the business recently, so they can move on to the next phase of the project. “We’re trying to get as much community support as possible. With the nonprofit, we’ll be able to pursue grants, and are looking for some help there.� In the meantime, he spends his time trying to spread the word. “I’m networking and building support. I’m talking with other recovery house owners,� he said. “I think it’s extremely responsible and can help people.� Zach said ideally, the house would hold seven to 10 tenants, each paying about $150 per week in rent — which is the primary revenue source for the recovery house. Maintaining a full house and managing compliance with the strict contract he’s drafted will be his primary responsibilities, he said. The contract begins with the tenant agreeing to be subject to drug and alcohol screening at any time, and use or possession of drugs or alcohol is grounds for expulsion from the house. From there are curfews,
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‘Zach is a former addict. Only through a sober living facility was he able to transition back into society. The opioid crisis is growing exponentially, and Worcester is no exception’ Josh Klina expectations and other limitations on behavior. Which is, at this point, all academic, because there are other obstacles other than funding the brothers must overcome. While neither the health department nor the state’s Behavioral Health Administration regulates these kinds of facilities, Worcester County does limit to five the number
of unrelated people who can live in a house together and would require a special exception from the Board of Zoning Appeals before it could open. According to the county planning review and development department, until the brothers have a house they want to put to this kind of use, there’s not much to discuss except that any house in West Ocean City would require the exception.
Add to it funding concerns and the timeline required to purchase any house, and the New Beginnings house is still a ways off. “Opening in fall is optimal, but we’re learning while we’re doing it and the timeline is the biggest bottleneck of all,” Josh Klina said. But not an insurmountable one, as Josh has only to look at his brother for evidence of the pro-
gram’s potential success. “Addicts in programs or incarcerated in Worcester are sent back into society under their own accord, where relapse becomes more likely,” he said. “Zach is a former addict. Only through a sober living facility was he able to transition back into society. The opioid crisis is growing exponentially, and Worcester is no exception.”
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OBITUARIES MARY CECELIA GONDUSKY Berlin Mary Cecelia Gondusky, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Carthage, New York, she was the daughter of the late Milo and Margaret (Nellie) Mullen Barres. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe, in 1992 and her son, Joseph Michael, in 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Kuntz, of Ocean Pines; grandchildren, Michael, Paul, Stacia, Steven, Joe, Deborah and Melissa, as well as nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gondusky graduated from Augustinian Academy in Carthage and CCBI in Syracuse, New York. She then worked as a legal secretary for many years. She continued to work as an office manager in a dental office until she retired. She loved golf and played until she was 88 years old. She lived in Tennessee, Texas and California while her Joe trained to go overseas in WWII. She loved to travel, and the highlight was their trip to Ireland for their 45th wedding anniversary. She loved her family and time with them was very important to her, especially when she could cook for everyone. She was a good mother, grandmother and friend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic
Church. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at a later date in Carthage, New York. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. DANIEL JOHN MORAN, JR. Ocean City Daniel John Moran, Jr., age 77, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Atlantic General Hospital. Born in Thomas, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Daniel J. Moran Sr. and Phyllis Sagace Moran. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Daniel Moran, Jr. Shirley Bunting Moran; son, Dr. Matthew Moran and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Penner, of Houston, Arkansas; and sister, Patricia Bell of Magnolia, New Jersey. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Hazel Freeman (Ken) and Sage Allen; brothers-in-law, John Bunting, Jr. (Karen), Victor Bunting (Barbara), and William Bunting (Pam), as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Moran.
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Danny was a graduate of Dundalk High School, Class of 1959, University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, and Salisbury University, holding a Master’s Equivalency in Education. He had been a school teacher in Baltimore and Wicomico counties for 34 years before retiring in 2003. After retirement, he worked part time for the Town of Ocean City until his death. He was a member of Moose Lodge Post #654 in Salisbury, Elks Lodge Post #2175 in Selbyville, Ravens Roost #44, and St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic parish in Ocean City. He was an avid coin collector, reader and card player. He was a devoted fan of the Ravens (PSL owner), Orioles and Maryland Terrapins and regularly went to home and away games. He and Shirley visited every U.S. state and several countries, and attended games in every Major League Baseball park except for Mile High Stadium in Denver. He was a lover of music and played the clarinet and saxophone in high school, college and throughout much of his adult life. He had memorized the artist and date of practically every rock n’ roll and jazz recording from the 1950s-1970s. Danny was devoted to his extended family and was known for his generosity. “Uncle Danny” was par-
ticularly loved by his nieces and nephews and frequently gave them tickets to the see the Baltimore Ravens. A visitation was held at the Burbage Funeral Home, in Berlin, on Monday April 17, 2-17. A mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Rev. Joseph Kennedy officiated. A donation in his memory may be made to: the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, 4217 Park Pl. Court, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23060-9979, or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312, or the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department, 1409 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. LOU ANN MITCHELL GARTON Ocean City Lou Ann Mitchell Garton, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Maryland. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late John Howard Mitchell and Mary Lee Griffin Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Garton, in 2003, and brother, Howard Lee Mitchell.
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She is survived by her children, Lisa Ann Garton and her fiancé, Michael Harbach, of Ocean City, Lynne Alayne Garton and Damon Auger of Atlanta, Georgia, John “Jay” Garton, and his wife, Jennifer, of Berlin, and her grandchildren, Jake and Jayden Garton. Also surviving is her sister, Sharon Parsons, of Ocean City; nieces, Patti Cropper and Susan Ryan; nephews, John Brittingham and Stuart Mitchell, as well as many beloved family and friends. A 1957 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, Lou Ann worked for many years in the hospitality industry for the family hotel, The Normandy, as well as the Borderlinks Villas in Ocean Pines. She was a lifetime member of Bethany United Methodist Church, a member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, “Opti-Ms” Club, and a volunteer for the Ocean City Recreation Department. Lou Ann doted on her two grandchildren, and would share stories and pictures with everyone she met. She welcomed into her home a variety of people who either needed a hot meal, a warm place to stay or an ear to listen. Everyone who met her knew that they had found an instant friend. A memorial service was held on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Bethany United Methodist Church. Rev. Connie Paulson and Rev. Olin Shockley officiated. A donation in her memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804, or Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy. Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
JAMES GORSUCH MURRAY Berlin James Gorsuch Murray, 92, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 11, 2017 at the Berlin Nursing Home with his daughters by his side. Born in Hampstead, Maryland, to John W. and Edith Murray, James had five brothers and two sisters all of whom had preceded him in death. He lived most of his life in Salisbury, Maryland, where he practiced dentistry for over 25 years. James was very proud to have been a Navy veteran of WWII and loved to play golf and travel in his free time with his wife, Jean, who also preceded him in death. James was extremely loving and proud of his two daughters, Linda M. Smith, and her husband, Kevin, of Ocean City, and Dana M. Tull and her husband, Cecil, of Berlin. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Casey Stamps and his wife, Sandra, of Costa Rica, Reno Smith and his wife, Kristine, of Ellicott City, Maryland, Alexandra Smith and her fiancé, Matt Gaddis, of Charleston, South Carolina, Meredith Smith of
Ocean City Today Ocean City, Cameron Tull of Berlin and Aubrey Tull of Berlin; and one great-grandson, Samuel Stamps, of Costa Rica; as well as several loving nieces and nephews. EDWARD “SYKES” CROPPER Bishopville Edward “Sykes” Cropper, age 87, of Bishopville, Maryland, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Sykes was born in Salisbury and was the son of the late Edwin S. and Nellie (Selby) Cropper. Sykes retired from Edward Cropper Worcester County government as the fire marshal/director of Emergency Services. In 1966, Sykes became the first
full-time fire marshal for Worcester County, where he served for 30 years. He was a 60-year member of the Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, a 61-year member of Synepuxtent American Legion Post #166, past president of the Worcester County Fireman’s Association, and member of Fire Marshal’s Association of North America. He was the chairman of the committee for building the Worcester County Fire Training Center. He was a member of Wilson United Methodist Church and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Bunting Cropper; one daughter, Sherry C. Harrington and husband, K.C., of Bishopville; daughter-in-law, Ellen Cropper of Selbyville; two grandchildren, Dale Cropper and wife, Brittany, and Blakelyn Harrington and fiancé,
PAGE 27 Ethan Davis; step-granddaughter, Delilah, and several nieces. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Eddie D. Cropper; brother, Benjamin Cropper; and a sister, Fleda Campbell. Special thanks to his caregivers, Darlene and Vaun-Tae. The funeral was held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Wilson United Methodist Church in Bishopville with Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating. Interment was in Bishopville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 350 Bishopville, Maryland 21813, or Wilson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 375, Bishopville, Maryland 21813. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. Continued on Page 28
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preceded in death by a grandson, James Jackson; great-granddaughters, Amelia and Adeline Tellier; a brother, Oliver (Skip) Tingle; and a sister, Gloria Littleton. A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating. Burial was in Bishopville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: Women of Wilson, P.O. Box 375, Bishopville, Maryland 21813. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. RONALD ADRIAN RITZ Berlin Ronald Adrian Ritz, age 68, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Maryland. Born in Medina, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lloyd A. Ritz and Evelyn Wood Ritz. Ronald is survived by his wife, Deborah; his son, Nicholas Ritz and his wife, Stephanie; and his daughter, Alexandra Reddick and her husband, Aaron. There are also four grandchildren, Matthew Reddick, Olivia Reddick, Sophia Ritz and Nathan Ritz. He was preceded in death by his brother, Eric D. Ritz. Mr. Ritz received his Master’s degree from The University of Akron. He worked as a certified public accountant for Pigg, Krall and Stern. Ron was the treasurer was Medina County Hospice for 15 years and the treasurer for the Rackliff House restoration project. He was on the United Way Allocation Committee in Medina, Ohio. Ron dearly loved his family. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. No formal services are planned at this time. Letters of condolences may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com.
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ESTHER LUCILE (PARKS) BOWSER Berlin Esther Lucile (Parks) Bowser, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2017. Born in Blair County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Merle Raymond Parks and Anna Katherine Detwiler. She is preceded in death by her husEsther Bowser bands, Herbert Wayne Miller and Bruce Raymond Bowser; daughters, Lois Dian Miller and Linda June Miller; and step-daughter, Tammy Lou Bowser. She is survived by her brother, Raymond Parks; and sisters, Winifred Dempsey of Ohio, Harriet Bowser of Pennsylvania. She is also survived by her daughters, Debi Bowser and her husband, Randy, of South Carolina; step-daughter, Julie Knauer and her husband, Raymond, of Berlin, and Karen Goggins and her husband, James, of Pennsylvania. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alyssa Bowser, Bethany Ellis, Bruce Lessig and James Knauer. There are also nine greatgrandchildren. Arrangements were in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A service was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at The Church of God of Prophecy in Berlin. Interment was at Limerick Garden of Memories in Limerick, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Church of God of Prophecy at 10407 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, Maryland 21811, or to Coastal Hospice at P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolences may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com.
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Letters to the editor Empty Bowl Project fills community need
Editor, On behalf of the Art League of Ocean City and Diakonia, we would like to thank the hundreds of people who helped make the 4th annual “Empty Bowl” project a huge success, raising over $10,000 to be shared by the two charities. This project is a partnership between the two nonprofits and was sponsored by First Shore Federal Bank and community donors. It engages a diverse group of people in making art for a good cause. Over 400 ceramic bowls were made by volunteers over the course of three months at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, with 100 of the bowls made by school groups that visited the Art Center in the month of December. The bowl making sessions brought school children, teens, adults, and senior citizens together to engage in a creative activity that brought awareness and funds to help the hungry and support the arts. The bowls were distributed at the Empty bowl dinner on March 31 to remind people of all the empty bowls in the world. More than 300 people attended the dinner at the Art Center. Thanks go out to our hard-working committee members: Velda Henry, Carol Rose, Beth Rodier, Debbi DeanColley, Nancy Barnas, Nancy Fortney, Kathy Bohs, Katie Brown, Kim Morgan, Becky Simonds, Sandy Glassman, and Debbi Anderson. We are particularly proud of the Stephen Decatur Middle School Builders Club who organized a candy drive and sold the bags of candy at the event as a donation to the project. Thank you to the restaurants, stores, and individuals who donated the delicious soups, breads, desserts,
beverages, and auction items. We are grateful for the support of these civic minded people. They are: A Bagel And, A Little Bit Sheepish, A Perfect Face Day Spa, Baked Dessert Cafe, Bayside Wine and Spirits, Bayville Package Store, Becky Simonds, Berlin Downtown Video, Bombshell Boutique, Bruder Hill, Bungalow Love, Burley Oak Brewing Company, Buxy’s Salty Dog, Captain’s Table. Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Chuck Idol, Crabcake Factory USA, CraZy LadyZ, Delmarva Shorebirds, Dennis Young, Dough Roller Restaurant 41st St. location, Dunes Manor Hotel, Embers/Blu, Fager’s Island, Fenwick Crab House, Fins Ale House and Raw Bar, Floaters, Food Lion, Fox’s Pizza Den, Friends of Mary Beth Carozza, Gilbert’s Provisions. Glitter and Gold, Go Organic Grocer, Harmony Wellness Spa, Harris Teeter, Harvey Rosenberg, Henry Fine Arts Gallery, Ish, Jeff Auxer Designs, Just Hooked, Kate Cashman, Kathy Bohs, K-Coast Surf Shop, Kevin Fleming Photography, Lazy River Saloon at Frontier Town, Leighton Moore. Liquid Assets, M.R. Ducks, Main Street Tea Room, Mancini’s Restaurant, Mio Fratello, Monkey’s Trunk, Mother’s Cantina, Nancy Fortney, Off the Hook Restaurant Group, Oh My Hair, On What Grounds, Panera Bread, Park Place Jewelers, Patrick Henry, Pepsi, Planet Maze, Raggamuffin, Random Juxtaposition, Rooster’s Nest, Ruark Golf. Runaway Tide General Store, Sandra Glassman, SDMS Builder’s Club, Seacrets, Starbucks, String Beanz, Sunset Grille, Sweetie Beads, Ta Da, The Dough Roller Restaurant, The Georgia House Restaurant, The Green Turtle, The Hobbit Restaurant, The Nest, The Treasure Chest, Urban
Nectar, Uncle Jon’s, Venable Cleaners, Victorian Charm, West Ocean City Bottle Shop & Bar, West OC Fitness, World of Toys, and Zen Spa. Special thanks to the String Beanz for adding their delightful music to the evening. Our appreciation goes out to the many dedicated volunteers from both Diakonia and the Art League who helped make the bowls, gather donations, and work at the event. One hundred percent of the proceeds of this project will go to support the missions of Diakonia and the Art League. Diakonia is dedicated to building a foundation for those in crisis or who are homeless while maintaining their dignity and respect, providing hope and assistance and helping them change the direction of their lives, one step at a time. The mission of the Art League of Ocean City is to promote the visual arts in the Ocean City area through exhibits, education, scholarship, programs and community art events. Again, we appreciate the participation and the support of all who made this unique fundraiser possible. Rina Thaler Executive Director Art League of Ocean City Claudia Nagle Executive Director, Diakonia
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again. After eight long years of watching journalists act as Obama’s cheerleaders and stenographers, it is refreshing to see that they have not forgotten how to “speak truth to power” and “hold the government accountable.” I include in this approbation our own local daily newspaper. How informative to see President Trump’s proposed budget picked apart almost daily on the front page. I don’t seem to recall this much interest in President Obama’s budgets (were there any? I don’t think there were many budgets proposed or enacted during those eight long years. It seems we lurched from Continuing Resolution to Continuing Resolution, which surely contributed to the doubling of See LETTERS Page 30
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 29 our national debt – but I digress). And the editorials! My personal favorite [in another publication] was “Yemen Raid Needs Answers” (March 30). It’s funny, but I don’t recall any editorials saying “Answers Needed for Benghazi Attack” or the “The Deaths of Seal Team Six Members Needs Answers.” Maybe I just missed those? Anyway, my congratulations to American journalists – you’re back in the groove! Carol Frazier Ocean Pines
Awaiting outcome of FBI investigation into election
Editor, I would like to offer an opposing view to the opinions expressed by Steve Lind in his March 24 Letter to the Editor. The first issue relates to Russian involvement in the 2016 election. Given the independent findings of multiple intelligence agencies, there should be no doubt that Russia was engaged in a campaign to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. Given Putin’s hatred of Hillary Clinton, it is unclear whether the Russian goal was to help elect Donald Trump or just to damage Clinton and Trump was just the beneficiary of his hatred of Clinton. Mr. Lind is correct that simple contact between Trump’s people and
Russian businessmen or the Ambassador proves nothing. However, the FBI is not investigating the Trump campaign solely because some of Trump’s people talked to Russians. There are serious questions as to whether the actions of two key officials violate Federal laws. When these investigations are completed, we hopefully will know whether there was a quid pro quo between any of Trump’s people and Russian actors. If a connection is proven either by testimony or documents, we must then move to that famous question “What did the President know and when did he know it”? Until then, we best wait for the FBI investigation to be completed before making any judgments. With regard to the opinion expressed on school vouchers, somehow this is always expressed in terms of denying poor kids the chance to go to better schools. Private schools operate in the same way that UPS entered the postal market. UPS only picks up and delivers packages and do not get near the day to day mail delivery. Having to visit every mailbox in the country six days a week whether there is mail to pick up or not is not a profitable business. That is why UPS does not offer to challenge the USPS to do this work. Private schools have the option to pick and choose who they accept as students. Further, they are not subject to the same requirements that are imposed on public
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schools. If someone wants to set up a program where the private school is required to accept all student applicants and meet the same requirements as public schools, I think that school vouchers may be worth at least discussing.Until then, I think this is an apples to oranges comparison. Jim Thomas Silver Spring, Maryland
Lots of questions after Harris’ Town Hall meeting
Editor, After attending Congressman Harris’ Town Hall, I have many concerns and questions. The attendance was impressive with the majority in the audience differing from Dr. Harris on most issues. Questions were fine but it only allows Dr. Harris to give his point of view and does not allow for the other side of the argument. It would be nice to have a forum where discussion is possible. Even after the Town Hall, I still have questions for Dr. Harris on some of the disconnects or incomplete answers: · What specific initiatives are in the 2018 budget that will help working people and create jobs? Your answer of tax cuts clearly doesn’t work or we should have grown many jobs under George W. Bush and instead the job market crashed and burned.
· You expressed a need to cure Alzheimer’s to bring down health care costs and help the suffering of so many families. How does cutting funding for NIH research help us find a cure for Alzheimer’s or the many other devastating diseases? · You seem very concerned about the drug addition epidemic. Ho can we ever address the epidemic if the budget cuts funding for treatment and the republican health care bill if passes would not cover treatment? · America is an open and diverse society. How do you justify a Muslim ban, discrimination against LGBT and policies that do not support equality for women? · You want to reduce regulations. But, what will you tell people when they are sick and poisoned from the pollutants in food, air and water that will occur when you take away safety regulations? · As a conservative, how do you justify companies having the right to sell my private information without my permission? I want a country that puts people first not corporations. Current policy proposals put greed, fear, corporations and the wealthy first. I want to know what are the specific proposals that Dr. Harris puts forth that will help the rest of and what data does he have that shows these proposals work? Joan Roache Ocean City
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(Left) Stephen Decatur senior Avonte Purnell hands the baton off to sophomore Daymont Mercer during last Wednesday’s meet in Berlin. The boys ran in the 400- and 800-meter relay races, finishing first and second, respectively. Senior Jared Massey (center) competes in the high jump. He placed seventh. Senior Jessica Wharton helps Decatur’s 800-meter relay team to a second-place finish.
SD boys’ team wins April 12 meet; girls’ squad takes 2nd
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 21, 2017) The Stephen Decatur boys’ track and field team won last Wednesday’s eight-school meet in Berlin, while the Lady Seahawks came in second place in the girls’ competition. “I was pleased with the performances of both teams,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “I am hoping to continue to improve over the next few weeks. It seems crazy, but we have our championship meets starting in about three weeks. The season is really flying by.” Both Decatur teams scored many points in the field events. The boys’ squad racked up 87 points out of its 180.5 total in the field events – high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump, shot put and discus. The girls’ team tallied 49 points out of its 115 in the field events. “That is very helpful for our team scores. We have a lot of athletes in the field events that are improving, which is good,” Stigler said. “We have always traditionally scored a lot of points in field events. I think this is because field events are the events when our coaching shows more than many other events.” The Decatur coaching staff, he added, can instruct athletes in the field events and fine-tune their technique. “I can teach a sprinter to get a little faster, but there is some extent to what I can teach them,” Stigler continued. “Whereas, I can teach a kid with a little athletic ability to high jump or pole vault and the intricacies of those events
that we are able to coach can make a big difference and allow the athlete to improve rapidly.” The Decatur boys’ team took top honors with 180.5 points. Of the possible 39 points in each event, the Seahawks recorded 19 points in the pole vault, 18 in the discus and 16 in both the high jump and shot put. Snow Hill was second, scoring 155 points. James M. Bennett finished in third place with 136 points. Junior Tah’jeem Woodland won the 100- (11.2 seconds), 200- (22.9 seconds) and 400-meter dashes. His time of 49.1 seconds in the 400-meter dash was a personal record. He was 0.3 seconds short of the 32-year-old school record held by George James. Decatur athletes who scored points for the team for placing eighth or better were seniors Avonte Purnell (100meter dash, sixth (tie), 12 seconds; long jump, third, 19 feet 11.75 inches), Cameron James (800-meter run, first, 2:10.9; 1,600-meter run, fourth, 5:16.5), Wyatt Davy (high jump, third, 5 feet 6 inches; pole vault, third, 9 feet), Jared Massey (triple jump, first, 39 feet 1 inch; pole vault, second, 9 feet; high jump, seventh, 5 feet 2 inches), Carl Echols (pole vault, fourth, 8 feet 6 inches), Gavin Payne (shot put, second, 41 feet 1 inch; discus, third, 103 feet 1 inch), Kevin Voyles (shot put, fourth, 39 feet 9.5 inches), Patrick Miller (shot put, sixth, 36 feet 6 inches; discus, sixth, 93 feet 5 inches) and Steven Kaminski (discus, fifth, 98 feet 8 inches), juniors Jack Reimer (1,600-meter run, sixth,
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Stephen Decatur senior Wyatt Davy competes in the pole vault during the April 12 track meet in Berlin. He finished in third place.
5:20.6; 3,200-meter run, third, 11:24), Spencer Carbaugh (high jump, fourth, 5 feet 6 inches) and Joel Niles (high jump, sixth, 5 feet 4 inches), sophomore Chad Fischer (400-meter dash, seventh (tie), 57.1 seconds) and freshmen Richard Poist (800-meter run, seventh, 2:28.7), Andre Andrews (110-meter hurdles, seventh, 20.7 seconds; triple jump, seventh, 28 feet 7 inches) and Eric Bontempo (discus, fourth, 98 feet 9 inches). Davy, Purnell, sophomore Daymont Mercer and junior Montrel Moore crossed the finish line first in the 400meter relay race (46.2 seconds). Davy, Fischer, Woodland and senior William Thompson won the 1,600meter relay race (3:44.9). Mercer, Moore, Purnell and Thompson were runner-up in the 800-meter relay event (1:37.7). Echols, sophomore Brandon Juarez,
freshman Carter McLendon and senior Nicholas Thompson placed fifth in the 3,200-meter relay race (10:17). Bennett won the girls’ competition with 198 points. Decatur was second with 115 points, followed by Snow Hill tallying 105 points. “I think J.M. Bennett is by far the best girls’ team in the conference, so I was pleased with second,” Stigler said. “I thought [senior] Claire Billings did well and I was happy with our girls high jumpers.” Billings took third in the 400-meter dash (1:03.4). She also ran a leg for the 3,200-meter relay team, which placed second (10:55.4). Joining Billings was senior Peyton Dunham, freshman Caroline Gardner and sophomore Dori Krasner. Decatur earned 21 of the 39 points up for grabs in the high jump. Senior See SD Page 33
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SD softball team young with great potential, coach says
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 21, 2017) The Stephen Decatur softball team outscored the Pocomoke Warriors – one of its Worcester County rivals – 4-1 on Wednesday in Berlin. “Overall, we played well,” said Decatur Coach Heather Patnode. “[Sophomore pitcher] Lexi [Black] had 11 outs of 21 outs and [freshman] Amber [Whittaker] had five solid catches in center field covering a ton of ground. “We left too many girls on base, 14 to be exact, but we played good defense and made contact with the ball,” Patnode continued. “We really enjoy playing competitive games such as tonight’s.” The visiting Warriors scored its lone run in the first inning. The Lady Seahawks answered with two runs in the bottom of the inning. They went up 4-1 in the third. Freshman Sierra Eisemann went
4-for-4 (two singles, double, triple). She scored two runs and stole three bases. Whittaker went 2-for-4 (two singles), with two runs scored and two stolen bases. Black was 2-for-3 (two singles and a walk). On the mound, she struck out 11, walked two and allowed three hits in seven innings. “We are still a young team with great potential. We are striving to be a better team each day and improving our skills and knowledge of the game,” Patnode said. “When all 12 girls are on their ‘A’ game we can be a great deal of trouble for other teams, it’s just been hard to get everyone on the same page. We’re still learning and improving each day in hopes to be prepared for playoffs.” Decatur will travel to Crisfield on Monday to play the Crabbers at 4 p.m. The Seahawks will host the Washington Jaguars on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
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Stephen Decatur senior captain Sam Kefauver makes contact during Wednesday’s game against Pocomoke in Berlin. Decatur won 4-1.
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(Left) Stephen Decatur junior Stephen Bontempo loses his helmet as he dives into third base during Wednesday’s game against Pocomoke in Berlin. (Above) Sophomore Hayden Snelsire takes the mound for Decatur, who shut out Pocomoke 10-0 in five innings.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 21, 2017) The Stephen Decatur baseball team battled its Worcester County rivals – the Snow Hill Eagles and Pocomoke Warriors – this week and was successful. On Tuesday, the Seahawks traveled to Snow Hill and won 12-2 in six innings. “We pitched well and had timely hits,” Decatur Coach Rich Ferro said. “Guys had energy and were prepared to play. We need to keep committing to getting better and have a sound offensive approach.” Decatur scored two runs in the second and two in the third to take a 4-0 lead. The Seahawks tacked on five runs in the fourth before Snow Hill put one on the board in the bottom of the inning. Decatur tallied three in the sixth to go ahead 12-1. The Eagles added a run in the bottom of the inning, not enough to force a seventh inning (10run slaughter rule). Junior Tristan McDonough threw six innings. He struck out five, walked three and allowed two hits. On offense, McDonough had two hits, one of which was a home run. Senior Jake Shockley went 2-for-2 with one RBI and three runs scored. The Pocomoke Warriors came to Berlin on Wednesday for competition. Decatur put 10 runs on the board in five innings and held Pocomoke scoreless. “I thought they played well,” Ferro said. “They came out a little bit flat, but they had a lot of emotion yesterday against Snow Hill so I expected a little bit of a letdown.” Decatur got on the board first, scoring twice in the first inning. The Seahawks added one in the fourth to pull ahead 3-0. The Berlin squad drove in seven in the bottom of the fifth to take a 10-0 lead to close out the contest. Shockley recorded three of Decatur’s seven hits, one of which was a See SEAHAWKS Page 34
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SD racks up pts. in field events Continued from Page 31 Bethany Williams was victorious with a height of 4 feet 8 inches. Freshman Bridget Buxbaum finished in second, also with a high jump of 4 feet 8 inches. Williams made the height in less attempts. Caela Berrie, a freshman, placed sixth, with a height of 4 feet 6 inches. Scoring points for Decatur for finishing eighth or better in their individual events were seniors Madison Jones (200-meter dash, fifth, 29 seconds), Jessica Whar-
ton (long jump, second, 14 feet 10.5 inches), Khalin Wise (long jump, eighth, 13 feet 7.25 inches; shot put, third, 28 feet 4.25 inches; triple jump, fourth, 28 feet 11 inches), Dunham (1,600-meter run, fourth, 6:27.8; 3,200-meter run, fourth, 14:33) and Williams (triple jump, second, 32 feet 2 inches), junior Kate Carpenter (100-meter hurdles, fourth, 18.4 seconds; 300-meter hurdles, third, 55.6 seconds), sophomores Adriana Serpe (100-meter hurdles, third, 18 seconds) and Gard-
ner (800-meter run, fifth, 2:52.7). Carpenter, Jones, Wharton and Serpe crossed the finish line second in the 800-meter relay race (1:53.9). Gardner, Dunham, Jones and Krasner placed fourth in the 1,600-meter relay event (4:51.2). Jones, Serpe, Wharton and Williams came in sixth place in the 400-meter relay race (56.3 seconds). The next track meet is scheduled for Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Salisbury.
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Stephen Decatur freshman Bridget Buxbaum participates in the high jump during last Wednesday’s meet in Berlin. She placed second.
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WP boys’ lacrosse team wins battle over Decatur, 11-9
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 21, 2017) The Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse game last Saturday was a back-and-forth battle, but in the end, the Mallards prevailed on their home field in Berlin, 11-9. “It’s a rivalry game. I thought we played with good intestinal fortitude. We had a little gut check, so we dug deep and found a way [to win],” said Worcester Prep Mallards’ Coach Kevin Gates. “I was wondering how we’d respond because Thursday was one of the biggest wins in our program history. We beat Calverton 13-11 and they’ve won our league every year.” Prep junior captain Sam Cantello and Decatur junior Charlie Coates scored the first goal for their respective teams. Tied 1-1 with about two minutes left in the first quarter, Cantello netted another shot, then junior captain Tucker Brown put Worcester on top 3-1. Decatur senior captain Tucker Cordial cut the advantage to one with nine seconds on the clock. Senior Trent Marshall gave Worcester a two-goal cushion about two minutes before halftime. Ten seconds later, Decatur senior captain
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Stephen Decatur senior goalie Zac Cioccio comes out of goal to help teammate, junior Quinn Ebaugh, pressure Worcester junior captain Sam Cantello during Saturday’s game. Prep won 11-9.
Tyler Keiser scored. Senior Reid Carey provided Worcester with a 5-3 lead with nine seconds left in the half. Marshall boosted the Mallards’ advantage to three goals with 3:10 remaining in the third quarter. Coates and senior Robbie Duke scored with 22 and 10 seconds to play in the third, respectively, and Decatur only trailed by one goal going into the final quarter. Decatur junior captain Collin
Eichelberger tied it at 6-all with 10 minutes left in the match. Worcester then went on a four-goal run, three of which were scored by Brown and one by Cantello, to pull ahead 10-6 with 6:27 on the clock. Junior Dom Klebe logged Decatur’s seventh goal at the 5:43 mark. Brown netted the Prep team’s 11th with 3:45 left in the competition. Behind 11-7, the Seahawks didn’t give up. Senior Spencer Sharp put the See MALLARDS Page 35
Continued from Page 32 two-run home run. He finished the game with four RBIs. McDonough had two hits and two RBIs. Junior Stephen Bontempo and sophomore Hayden Snelsire added one hit and one RBI apiece. Junior Ryan Duncan pitched two innings. He struck out four, walked one and allowed two hits. Snelsire took the mound for three innings. He struck out five and gave up one hit. “Ryan Duncan and Hayden Snelsire came in and threw strikes. That was the most important thing to keep us in the ball game and not let us get complacent out there on defense,” Ferro said. “We had guys banging the zone and throwing strikes, so we were able to stay active. Our defense didn’t get lazy, so that was the biggest thing.” Decatur will take a trip to Crisfield to play the Crabbers at 4 p.m. on Monday. The Washington Jaguars will come to Berlin to face the Seahawks at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. “I think it’s getting better. It’s a work in progress,” Ferro said. “We’re trying to commit to getting better every day, committing to having energy every day and buying into the hitting philosophies…and making sure we support each other.”
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Mallards dig deep, pull out win Continued from Page 31 ball past Prep senior goalie Rayne Parker with three minutes to play. Junior Parker Wheeler had the ball for Decatur as time ticked down. As teammates chanted “shoot Parker,” he did and was successful with 2:10 left in the game. Worcester’s goalie came up with some big saves late in the game to help secure an 11-9 victory. “I think a lot of people stepped up,” Gates said. “Rayne made some great saves at the end, [senior captain] Max Bisaha was giving us all he had at the face-off X, [senior captain] Patrick Petrera was playing all over the field – offense and defense – [and] Sam and Tucker on attack, it’s
pretty good to have those two.” Brown led Worcester with five goals. “It feels great, especially against cross-town rivals, and just to help out our team in any way possible to pull out a win is always great,” Brown said. “My teammates were setting me up and all the balls were falling right to me. Anyone could have done it on the team, it just happened to be me in the right spot.” Cantello had three goals, Marshall netted two and Carey added one. Parker stopped six Decatur shots. “I think we grinded it out. We got the ground balls, started winning the face-offs and really just playing hard on defense,” Brown said. “I thought we started out pretty rusty, but toward the end
we started to pull it together, so it’s nice to finish strong.” Coates led Decatur with two goals. Cordial, Keiser, Duke, Eichelberger, Klebe, Sharp and Wheeler score one goal apiece. Decatur senior goalie Zac Cioccio recorded eight saves. “We played well in spurts. We made some mistakes. We have to play the whole game, and without mistakes,” said Decatur Coach Scott Lathroum. “Both teams played hard. We just didn’t shoot the ball. Worcester was quick to slide, but we weren’t making second and third passes. We just didn’t get it done.” Worcester’s next game is Saturday at 1 p.m. against SaleLISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY sianum in Berlin. Decatur will host Kent Island today, Friday, Stephen Decatur senior Chance Coley is defended by Worcester Prep sophomore Cooper Richins during last Saturday’s game in Berlin. at 5:30 p.m.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 21, 2017) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team built a nine-goal lead in the first half of last Saturday’s game, and although the Worcester Prep Lady Mallards came on strong in the second half, the visiting Seahawks held on to win, 13-7. “We had two strong practices going into the game,” Decatur Coach Sara Braniecki said. “The cross-town rivalry gets them pumped up. They were excited and ready to go.” Playing on Worcester’s field in Berlin for their annual match, Decatur scored seven goals in a span of about 10 minutes. With 13:54 remaining in the half, the Seahawks led 7-0. Freshman Carly Hoffman tallied Worcester’s first goal with 7:14 on the clock. Decatur tacked See SD Page 36
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Stephen Decatur senior Victoria Kerkovich is marked by Worcester freshman Abbi Nechay during Saturday’s match in Berlin. Kerkovich led Decatur with four goals in the 13-7 win.
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SD girls’ lax team logs big first half, outscores WP, 10-1 Continued from Page 35 on three additional goals to go into the halftime break on top 10-1, which was a surprise to Braniecki. “I wasn’t expecting to be up 10-1 at halftime. Once we started putting away our shots we had a lot of momentum,” she said. “We were working together really well. We were opening opportunities for each other and if one thing wasn’t working we were seeing the next option.” The Decatur defense, she said, was communicating and not giving Worcester any opportunities to score. “We knew we wanted to keep it going in the second half,” Braniecki added. Prep Coach Brooke Hahn had a different discussion with her players. “At halftime, we basically just reassured them that they certainly have the ability to play with them and to get out of their own heads,” Hahn said. “We said to think of the score as 0-0 and that we have plenty of time to get plenty of goals. We knew once we would get a couple of goals it would completely change their attitudes and the momentum of the game.” Hoffman netted the Mallards second goal less than six minutes into the second half. The Prep squad then went on a fivegoal run to cut Decatur’s lead to 10-6 with seven minutes left in the competition. Decatur senior Victoria Kerkovich ended the home team’s streak, scor-
ing with about five minutes to play. Prep senior Karlie Southcomb recorded her team’s final goal with 2:31 remaining. Kerkovich and senior captain Lexie VanKirk logged goals with 32 and 3.4 seconds on the clock, respectively, to make it 13-7. “We knew Worcester Prep had the talent and we knew they would come out strong in the second half, and they did,” Braniecki said. “We weren’t winning the draws and we got a little loose, despite our halftime talk. We had trouble regaining composure on both ends. We played sloppy. Luckily, we were ahead by so much.” Kerkovich led Decatur with four goals and one assist. Senior Logan Figgs contributed three goals. Senior captain Claire Porter chipped in with two goals and five assists. VanKirk (one assist), senior captain Christina Romano and juniors Chloe Sass and Lily Belle Baker scored one goal each. Goalie, senior captain Sara Mitrecic, stopped nine Worcester shots. “They played well and they played as a team, especially in the first half,” Braniecki said. “We were happy to get the win. We needed that big win, for sure. Hopefully, the girls will use some of the momentum going into Friday’s game [against Kent Island].”
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Worcester Prep sophomore Delaney Abercrombie chases down Stephen Decatur freshman Abby Yesko during last Saturday’s game in Berlin. Decatur came out on top, 13-7.
Hoffman, Southcomb and sophomore Delaney Abercrombie had two goals apiece for Worcester. Senior captain Julie Talbert added one goal and two assists. Junior goalie Sophie Bandorick recorded 12 saves. “Our high pressure rides and defense slowed Decatur’s momentum in the second half enough to give us the opportunities we needed to get ourselves into a better rhythm, plus we started making more of our shots on goal,” Hahn said. “They worked really hard in that second half and we were really proud of how they found the inner strength to move beyond being down by so much.”
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(April 21, 2017) Worcester County Recreation and Parks is bringing back evening drop-in for Pickleball at the Worcester County Recreation Center for those ages 14 and older on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. now through June 12. Pickleball is a fun and active sport that is similar to tennis, but played with paddles and a smaller net. Pickleball is a great way to get some exercise and is quick to learn for beginners. More advanced players can enjoy a fast-paced and competitive atmosphere with other players. All necessary equipment is provided. Costs will be $3 per person for drop-in or $25 for the quarter. For more information, contact Trudy Porch at 410-6322144, tporch@co.worcester.md.us or visit www.WorcesterRecAndParks.org.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) More than 20 restaurants are showcasing popular menu items or trying out new dishes at reduced prices during the 11th annual Ocean City Spring Restaurant Week, which begins on Sunday and continues until May 7. Eateries will feature special fixedprice menus ranging from $10 to $40 in addition to great deals and their regular menus for lunch and dinner. “We have a mixture of good deals and price points with scrumptious entrées,” said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, which organizes the annual event. “I’m going on the dessert tour from the salted caramel brownie sundae at Waterman’s to the lemon lasagna dessert at Longboard. [There’s also] Maddy’s famous peanut butter pie [at BJ’s] and a chocolate chip vanilla crème brulee at Horizons.” There are three newcomers to Restaurant Week this year including the Shrimp Boat, the Big Easy on 60 and Grotto’s Pizza. “There is a place to please every palate in Ocean City with a variety of restaurants and price points,” Jones said. BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street has participated in Restaurant Week since its inception. “Whatever we can do to bring people into town during the offseason,” said owner Madlyn Carder. “It’s not an easy task with such huge competition. Restaurant Week is a win-win situation for a year-round business. There is a wide variety of different foods at a good price.” BJ’s will be offering a $21 lunch menu with three courses, including the choice of soups, a teriyaki chicken salad, a rockfish wrap, crab imperial pizza, a halfpound hot dog and desserts. “We showcase regular menu items at a reduced price,” Carder said. “The reason I stick with the regular menu is because I want people to remember the dish they enjoyed and come back. It’s a great deal with a wide variety [of choices.]” The dinner menu costs $30 with the choice of four courses including selections of crab imperial, chicken and shrimp teriyaki, ravioli and a New York strip steak wedge salad. “We do it seven days a week with no exclusions from 11 a.m. to close,” Carder said. “Restaurant Week has been successful for us and [it’s] one more thing to bring people over the bridge.” The Skye Bar & Grill on 66th Street will offer three courses for $30 during dinnertime, which will include the choice of appetizers, salads, soups, entrées and desserts. “Restaurant Week is great for locals and visitors to try a lot of different
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Owner Roger Cebula, left, and bartender Keith Raffensberger show off a range of Restaurant Week dishes at the Skye Bar & Grill on 66th Street, Wednesday afternoon.
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Scott Parker displays the chicken and shrimp teriyaki entrée off BJ’s on the Water’s Restaurant Week menu at the 75th Street establishment, Wednesday afternoon.
items,” said Roger Cebula, owner of the Skye Bar & Grill. “It’s a great value and opportunity to try local restaurants you haven’t been to before.” The special dinner menu includes a choice of starters such as a colossal shrimp cocktail, tenderloin tips, fried calamari, raw oysters, clams casino, soups and salads. A single broiled lump crab cake with chipotle tartar sauce, a roasted garlicrubbed bleu cheese crusted petite filet with truffle demi-glace, a Cajun grilled salmon in a tarragon lemon cream sauce, lobster macaroni and cheese, fresh seared tuna
and an award-winning cheesesteak make up entrée options, along with four others. Desserts are homemade with a triplelayer carrot cake with cream cheese icing, a vanilla crème brûlée, chocolate decadent cake and French toast bread pudding with ice cream and a caramel maple-syrup glaze. “We offer these deals seven days a week for two weeks straight, which is a great value,” Cebula said. “Hopefully a lot of people get a chance to come out and try it.” The Hobbit Restaurant on 81st Street See MORE Page 38
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (April 21, 2017) The Maryland legislative session ended on April 10 this year, and there were numerous real-estate related bills that passed. Here is a sampling of the new legislation that will affect various aspects of the real estate and rental industry. Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemptions - Property Conveyed From Sole Proprietorship to Limited Liability Company (LLC): Exempting a transfer of real property from a sole proprietorship to an LLC from recordation and transfer taxes if the sole member of the LLC is identical to the converting sole proprietor and specified other conditions are met; providing that the transfer of a controlling interest in a LLC that is the product of an untaxed conversion from a sole proprietorship is subject to the recordation and transfer tax under specified circumstances. Residential Property - Vacant and Abandoned Property - Expedited Foreclosure: Authorizing a secured party to petition a circuit court for leave to immediately commence an action to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property if the property is vacant and abandoned under specified circumstances; requiring a secured party to send a copy of a specified petition to specified persons under specified circumstances; requiring a court to rule on a specified petition promptly after the petition is filed. State Real Estate Commission - Real Estate Brokerage Services - Duties and Obligations: Specifying that a licensee of the State Real Estate Commission does not breach a duty or obligation to a client by showing a lessee other available properties or by discussing other properties with prospective buyers or lessees during an open house if the licensee has the written consent of the seller or lessor to do so. Bay Restoration Fund - Eligible Costs – Expansion: Altering the definition of “eligible costs” as it relates to projects that receive funding from the Bay Restoration Fund to include any wastewater facility upgrade to enhanced nutrient removal, as determined by the Department of the Environment. Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Amendment of Governing Documents: Altering the minimum See NEW Page 38
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More than 20 businesses partake Continued from Page 37 is offering three courses for $35 including the choices of a salad, appetizer, entrée or dessert. The special dinner menu includes a choice of appetizers such as shrimp toast, a soup of the day, ham and cheese croquettes, three salads and St. Jaques scallops. “The scallops are tasty and a new dish we are offering,” said Garvy Heiderman, managing partner and operator of the restaurant. “The crab cakes are awesome this time of year and our salmon dish is new and has been receiving good feedback on our regular menu.” Entrees include a crab cake, slowcooked short ribs, a mustard-crusted salmon with Paris gnocchi, sole with buttered potatoes and chicken confit.
“The event gets people into the restaurant who otherwise wouldn’t and is great for locals,” Heiderman said. “It’s a great way to get bartenders, servers and families to experience your restaurant and the chef can try out new dishes. Susan and Liz do a great job and do not get enough credit.” The two-week restaurant specials are designed to draw customers through the doors when business is slower, and gives chefs an opportunity to create a unique menu or try out new innovative dishes ranging from local pubs to fine dining. “Jules [Restaurant] always has nice selections with a lot of different options and they are offering a bonus: a free glass of wine,” Jones said. “Longboard Café is also offering something for everyone.” Jones brought the idea for Restaurant Week back from a travel summit on
WORCESTER COUNTY NOTICE OF A PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County proposes to increase real property taxes. 1. For the tax year beginning July 1, 2017, the estimated real property assessable base will increase by 1.6% from $14,658,220,500 to $14,889,919,428. 2. If Worcester County maintains the current tax rate of $.835 per $100 of assessment, real property tax revenues will increase by 1.6% resulting in $1,934,686 of new real property tax revenues. 3. In order to fully offset the effect of increasing assessments, the real property tax rate should be reduced to $.8220, the constant yield tax rate. 4. The County is considering not reducing its real property tax rate enough to fully offset increasing assessments. The County proposes to adopt a real property tax rate of $.867 per $100 of assessment. This tax rate is 5.5% higher than the constant yield tax rate and will generate $6,699,460 in additional real property tax revenues. A public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Snow Hill High School, Snow Hill, Maryland. The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged. Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call (410) 632-1194 for further information.
the western shore in 2007, she said. “It’s a great opportunity for people to enjoy a date night or girls’ night out,” Jones said. “Get out and try some new restaurants because the deals are so tremendous. I always love an excuse to eat out.” Alcohol, tax and gratuity are not included in Restaurant Week’s special menu prices. Participating restaurants will still have regular, full-price menus available during the special. “Prepare your palate,” Jones said. “Restaurant Week is starting on Sunday.” For participating restaurants’ menus and prices, visit www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com. Participating Restaurants: • BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street • Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street • Captain’s Table, 15th Street, in the Marriott Courtyard • Crab Alley, Golf Course Road, West Ocean City • Crab Bag, 130th Street • Culture/Authentic Eatery, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City • Greene Turtle West, Stephen Decatur Highway • Grotto Pizza, 124th Street • Happy Jack Pancake House, 25th Street • Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant, 101st Street, in the Clarion Resort Hotel • Jules Restaurant, 118th Street • Ky West, 54th Street • Lighthouse Sound Restaurant, St. Martins Neck Road, Bishopville • Longboard Café, 67th Street • Ocean City Fish Company, Harbor Road, West Ocean City • Seacrets, 49th Street • Sello’s, Golf Course Road, West Ocean City • The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street • The Hobbit Restaurant, 81st Street • The Shark on the Harbor, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City • The Shrimp Boat, Stephen Decatur Highway • The Skye Bar & Grill, 66th Street • Touch of Italy, 66th Street • Waterman’s Seafood Company, Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City
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New legislation includes transfer taxes, foreclosure Continued from Page 37 percentage of affirmative votes required to amend the bylaws of a condominium to require the affirmative vote of unit owners in good standing having at least 60 percent of the votes in the council of unit owners; repealing specified provisions concerning the minimum percentage of affirmative votes required to amend a specified governing document of a homeowners association created before a specified date. Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief: Allowing a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for income from the discharge of indebtedness related to acquiring, constructing, substantially improving, or refinancing a principal residence; providing that the subtraction does not apply to more than $100,000 for an individual and $200,000 for a married couple filing jointly or specified individuals; applying the Act to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2016, but before Jan. 1, 2019. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
Atlantic General Hospital receives $10K from Zarifs
(April 21, 2017) Atlantic General Hospital Foundation recently received a $10,000 donation from medical director of surgical services at Atlantic General Surgical Associates and the Atlantic General Bariatric Center, Dr. Alae Zarif and his wife, Kimberly. Zarif performs general, bariatric, vascular and minimally invasive surgeries. He joined Atlantic General’s medical staff in April 2006 and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Prior to leaving the medical field to raise four children, Kimberly ZarifSee DONATIONS Page 39
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hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin, combines old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in technology and services. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion and chemotherapy for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders and a comprehensive women’s diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
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WORCESTER COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FY 2018 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGETS The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budgets as requested by the Agencies and Departments which are funded by the Worcester County Commissioners. The Public Hearing will be held at: 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 SNOW HILL HIGH SCHOOL, SNOW HILL, MD General Fund requested expenditures exceed available revenues (based upon current tax rates) by $6,645,271. This difference must be reconciled by the County Commissioners either through reductions in expenditures or increases in taxes, fees and/or use of Budget Stabilization Funds. Copies of the detailed budgets are available for public inspection at the County Commissioners Office in Room 1103 of the County Government Center. GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Board of Education: Operating Expenses Debt Payments to be paid on behalf Boat Landings Circuit Court Comm. On Aging County Administration Debt Service (less Educ. Debt) Development Review & Permitting Economic Development Elections Emergency Services Environmental Programs Extension Office Fire Marshal Grants to Towns Health Department Human Resources Insurance & Benefits: (Includes OPEB-all employees ) Interfund Transfer Out- Solid Waste Homeowner Convenience Centers Recycling Interfund Transfer Out - Reserve Fund Jail Library Maintenance Mosquito Control Natural Resources Orphanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court Other General Government Other General Government: (State Dept. of Assessment Operating Exp) Parks Public Works Recreation Recreation & Culture Roads Sheriff Social Service Groups Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney Taxes Shared w/ Towns Tourism Treasurer Vol. Fire Co. & Ambulance Co. Wor Wic Community College: Operating Expenses TOTAL REQUESTED EXPENDITURES
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Craven joins firm Montgomery Financial Services LLC, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm registered in Maryland and Delaware, welcomes Nicholas C. Craven to the firm as an associate wealth advisor. Craven is a licensed insurance agent in Maryland. Additionally, he has N. Craven passed the Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination: Series 65, and is licensed with Maryland and Delaware as an investment adviser representative. He graduated in 2016 from Bucknell University, where he studied Economics and History. While attending, he was a member of the Bucknell football team (defensive tackle).
Gum-Layton promoted Courtney Gum-Layton, LGSW, has been promoted to Medical Social Services resource coordinator and will supervise the staff of social workers at the nonprofit agency. On Coastal Hospice care teams, social workers provide emotional and social support to patients and those caring for them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in patient homes and at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Social workers also locate community resources that may be beneficial to patients and their families, such as
Life Line, Meals on Wheels, VA benefits and advanced directives. Gum-Layton, received her BSW and MSW from Salisbury C. Gum-Layton University before joining Coastal Hospice as a social worker in 2014. She said she chose social work â&#x20AC;&#x153;to help people find their voice and to advocate for people who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak for themselves.â&#x20AC;? Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing lifelimiting conditions but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible. Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. The organization serves Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester and Somerset counties.
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The Delmarva Dock Dogs will be back this weekend to dive, jump and splash for bumpers off the dock tank at Pooch Palooza, held Saturday and Sunday at Frontier Town in Berlin.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) Activities galore are in store for canines and their owners during the third annual Pooch Palooza Dog Festival at Frontier Town in Berlin this weekend. Presented by Delmarva Unleashed, the event features hours of games, contests and activities for leashed dogs of all sizes and breeds. “We can’t find another event like it anywhere,” said Sandy Phillips, organizer of Pooch Palooza. “The event is done from the dog’s perspective. It’s a family-fun event where there are a lot of activities that your dog can participate in. It’s the one event where the humans get to hang out while their dogs do things.” In 2016, more than 700 dogs and about 1,500 humans attended the oneday event. More than 350 dogs and approximately 600 people attended the inaugural festival in 2014. This year, organizers expect 5,000 to 6,000 owners and their dogs to come out on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, gates open at 9 a.m. with the first finals competition for the Delmarva Dock Dogs, who dive, jump and splash for bumpers off the dock tank, beginning at 9:30 a.m. There will be four heats taking place throughout the day at the dock tank for trained dogs, and one on Sunday. “The second day will also exhibit speed retrieve and the Big Air Finals,” Phillips said. “While you may have seen it on ESPN, there is nothing like watching it in person. It’s amazing how far those dogs can dive or how high they can jump to grab a toy. It’s an experience in person, not just a show on television.”
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At least a dozen vendors will be on hand including pet stores and supplies such as Paws & Claws, Pet Value, Concord Pet, VeRus Pet Food and Bryan & Brittingham. Small Pups Training will be on site in addition to several veterinary clinics including Precious Paws Animal Hospital, VCA Delmarva, Animal Wellness Center of the Eastern Shore and the Rehab Center at Haven Lake Animal Hospital. Corporate sponsors, Insight Homes and Gateway Subaru, which will have several vehicles on display, will also be in attendance. Delmarva Unleashed will hold its annual cover model search at Pooch Palooza. Dogs can show what they are made of as they strut down a runway for a chance to be featured on the front cover of Delmarva Unleashed magazine. Props will be provided, although owners are encouraged to bring their own. The event will also feature a costume contest with three ribbons given out in each category. Ankle biters are 20 pounds or less, tailwaggers fall in the 21-
50-pound group and the watch dogs group are more than 50 pounds. The contest will be judged by an independent sponsor. Pooch Palooza has a pie-eating contest, canine photo booth, demonstrations, training sessions, arcade-style canine games and the FastFetch Cup finals. Two previous qualifiers took place in Easton and in Smyrna, Delaware, to secure a position in the finals. All dogs will have a chance to qualify at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The fastest retriever will be determined at 2 p.m. when the FastFetch Cup final takes place. “If your dog can fetch, they can participate,” Phillips said. “Many dogs, without any type of formal training can be a part. Some dogs are very fast, others just jog down to retrieve the ball. “Last year, one even answered the call of nature during his qualifying run,” Phillips continued. “They are all so different and you find yourself rooting for them to make the time. So much fun.” See AGILITY Page 42
I love this time of year because bars and restaurants continue to open, outdoor seating is available and frozen drinks taste much better. This is also the time of year several fundraisers take place for various organizations around town. Friday, April 21, mark your calendars for the Worcester County Humane Society dinner at Adolfo’s, located on the Boardwalk at 15th Street. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The dinner includes a non-alcoholic beverage, house salad and baked roles, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmesan, eggplant parmesan and dessert with coffee. For more information, call 410-213-0146. Come out and raise money to support 14-year-old Kylie Boston at the Showell Volunteer Fire Department, located at 11620 Worcester Hwy. in Showell. She was recently diagnosed with brain cancer and has extensive therapy and treatment ahead of her. Tickets for the event cost $15 for adults, $5 children 6-12, kids under 5 are free. For more information, call 410-726-1441. Guido’s Burritos, 33rd Street, will host “Taco Wars,” from 12-5 p.m. on Saturday. Come out and raise money for Worcester County Youth and Family Services. Tickets cost $15 at the door. Participating restaurants include Guido’s Burritos, Hooked OC, Papa Grande’s, Barn 34, Pickles Pub and Waterman’s. For more information, call Guidos Burritos at 410-524-3663. The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street, is open Monday, Thursday and Friday at 11 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. for breakfast. Come to The Big Easy on 60 for happy hour this week, noon to 6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 frozen drinks, crushes and import beers, $3.50 rails/house wines, $3 domestic beer and $2 off specialty cocktails. Food specials include $6 appetizers. Visit, www.thebigeasyon60.com. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, happy hour is 4-7 p.m. at the bar. Drink specials include $2.25 Miller Lite, Coors Light and Natural Light See INSIDE Page 42
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cans, $1.75 domestic draft mugs, $3 domestic draft pints, $3.25 domestic bottles, $3.50 happy hour premium beers and $4.50 imports. Food specials include a pretzel dog and fries for $4.99, hot fingers and fries, $5.99, and $7.99 pork barbecue sliders. Friday, hear local favorite Full Circle playing at 9 p.m., and Saturday, catch Chest Pains, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, April 23, don’t miss the Relay for Life fundraiser at BJ’s in honor of Sandy Troese and Nancy Gruber, starting at 2 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided by the house band, Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes. There will be a 50/50 $10,000 raffle. Only 100 tickets will be sold. For more, visit www.bjsonthewater.com. Coins Restaurant and Pub, 28th Street, offers happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include domestic drafts, $2; domestic bottles, $2.75; and rail drinks/chardonnay/cabernet for $3.50. Food specials include a quarter-pound hot dog, $2; 12 steamed clams/wings, $6; and mussels, $7. Enjoy half-price entrées Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5-9 p.m. For more, visit www.coinspuboc.com. The Cove at Ocean Pines, 1 Mum-
ford’s Landing Road, is closed Monday through Wednesday and reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. Friday, April 21, hear Tranzfusion at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22, catch Full Circle playing 8 p.m. to midnight. Thursday, trivia night begins at 6 p.m. Register beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more, visit www.oceanpines.org. Crab Bag, 130th Street, is open seven days a week at 11 a.m. Weekly takeout specials include fried chicken deals with an eight-piece chicken, halfpint baked beans, half-pint cole slaw and four-piece corn bread for $19.95; deal two, is a 12-piece chicken, halfpint baked beans, half-pint cole slaw and four-piece corn bread, $24.95; deal three, get a 16-piece chicken, one pint beans, one pint cole slaw and six-piece corn bread, $29.95. To order, call 410-250-3337. Fager’s Island, 60th Street, offers daily lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Enjoy “Island Time,” Tuesday through Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 crushes, martinis and Fager’s Island wines, two-for-one rail drinks, domestic beers and Coronas. Friday, DJ RobCee will spin on stage at 9 p.m., and the Loop will be playing at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, listen to Nelly’s Echo at 1 p.m. Later on,
Agility course, tennis ball drop during Pooch Palooza Continued from Page 41 Once again, Inside Ocean City and Concord Pet have teamed up to drop 500 tennis balls from a helicopter for dogs to retrieve during the tennis ball lottery event. “It has to be every retriever’s dream to have tennis balls just fall from the sky, so we made it happen,” Phillips said. “After the balls are dropped, dogs are allowed out to retrieve balls, many of which are associated with prizes including new dog beds, bowls, clothing and other canine goods.” At the prize booth, participants could go home with a gift totaling $60 or at least keep the tennis ball for $5 a chance. “Often pet parents wonder if their dog would have interest in canine sports,” Phillips said. “Pooch Palooza is a great place to bring them for the opportunity to try new activities. If your dog seems to really have a passion for something, then Delmarva Unleashed can connect you to sport teams across the shore where you can pursue the sport.” Funds will help support the Humane Society of Charles County, who will be hosting the lure course with all money raised from the event going directly to the nonprofit. “The sport has taken on a much broader scope in the last several years and continues to gain popularity across the nation,” Phillips said. “Typically, a plastic bag (the lure) is tied to a contin-
uous loop and is pulled across the ground via a system of pullies. “Most dogs can’t resist the ‘lure’ of the chase and will instinctively run after the bag,” she said. “We have even seen very keen dogs think ahead of where the lure will travel and cut it off before it arrives. People love to see their pups having such a good time. No previous experience is required.” There will also be an agility course at Pooch Palooza for dogs to explore, which has a series of obstacles to navigate, tunnel through or jump. “We have also been thinking about funding a rabies clinic depending on the amount available,” Phillips said. “Rabies is endemic on the shore and we would like to help protect dogs, helping to offset some of the associated cost of the vaccines.” Pooch Palooza will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Frontier Town, off Route 611 (Stephen Decatur Hwy.) Admission cost is $5 per person and $2 per dog. “Pooch Palooza is done for the dogs and the humans get to go with them,” Phillips said. “In 2018, we already have a national disc dog competition as well as a fly ball event. We also have a weight pulling event pending as well. We are so excited about our continued growth.” For more information, visit www.poochpalooza.com or www.facebook.com/PoochPalooza.
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Inside going out Taylor Sloan catch DJ Groove at 9 p.m., and Jumper at 9:30 p.m. For more, visit www.fagers.com. Fish Tales, 21st Street, opens at 11 a.m. daily. Fish Tales happy hour is 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 orange crushes, margaritas and bloody Mary’s, $4.50 house wine, $3 domestic cans, $3.50 premium cans, mixed well drinks starting at $3.50 and premium drinks, $5.50. Happy hour food specials include $6.99 mussels and wings, $7.99 half-pound steamed shrimp and $4.99 chips and salsa. Tuesday is for Torada. Enjoy $4 Torada shots and $5 bombs. Wednesday is locals night from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Enjoy 75-cent Natty Light drafts and $2.75 well beverages. Sunday, indulge in the Bloody Mary and mimosa bar, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more, visit www.ocfishtales.com. Fox’s Pizza Den, located in the Harris Teeter Shopping Plaza, Route 54, offers locals dine-in only specials. Monday starting at 4 p.m., enjoy a prime rib dinner for $13. Tuesday, stop in for half-price pizza, and Wednesday, get your taste buds ready for $10 parmesan night. Thursday is “Lucky Burger” night for $7.77, which includes a half-pound Angus burger. Friday, have fish and chips for $10. Come in for happy hour with drink
specials until 6 p.m., which include $3 domestic drafts and rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. For more, call 302-436FOXS (3697). Frog Bar and Grill, Inlet Village, will be open Friday through Sunday at 11 a.m. Drink specials include six pony bottle buckets of Corona, Bud, Bud Light and Miller Lite for $9.99. Frog shooters will be available all day for $3. To hear what else is new, call 410-289-3764. Harrison’s Harbor Watch, located at the Inlet, is open Thursday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Call 410-289-5121 to make reservations. At Higgins, 31st and Coastal Highway, enjoy its all-you-can eat crab and corn for $29.99. Customers can select all-you-can-eat shrimp and ribs for $25.99 per person. While at Higgins try a couple popular appetizers including the scallops and oyster casino. For more specials, call 410-289-2581. Hooters, West Ocean City on Route 50, offers happy hour every day from 3-6 p.m. with drink specials including $2.50 domestic drafts/bottles, $3 wells, $3.50 house wine and $4 calls. If you’re in the service, enjoy Military Mondays with 10 percent off for active or retired military. Celebrate
wingfest Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. with 50-cent traditional or boneless wings. For more, call 410-213-1841. Johnny’s Pizza, 56th Street, is open daily at 11 a.m. Monday is halfpriced pizza night. To order, call 410723-5600. KY West, 54th Street, offers fine dining and casual fare, open daily at 4 p.m. Take advantage of a two-for-$25 and two-for-$45 dinner menu. The kitchen is open until 10 p.m. To make a reservation, call 443-664-2836. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. daily. Food specials include $8 steamed shrimp and wings, $9 calamari and $10 burgers with hand-cut fries. Drink specials include $3 domestic bottles and Miller Lite drafts, $4 rail drinks and $5 house wine. To view the menu, visit www.kywestoceancity.com. Longboard, 67th Street, is open Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Happy hour happens daily, 5-6 p.m. Happy food includes daily chef’s specials prepared fresh. For today’s special, call 443-664-5639. Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grill, 54th Street, will open for the season on Thursday, April 27 at 3 p.m. Catch DJ Vybe spinning at 10 p.m. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $3 traditional drafts, $3.75 Bud/Bud Light 16-ounce bottles, $3.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite bottles, $3.75 rail drinks, $4.25 house wine and premium drafts and $4.50 call drinks. Weekly specials include Monday
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pizza and beer night starting at 10 p.m. Cheese pizza is $5 and have a traditional draft for $2.50 or premium for $3.50. Tuesday is theme night starting at 10 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 Natural Light, $2 cranberry spiked seltzer, $2.75 16-ounce Bud and Bud Light aluminum bottles and $4 grape, cherry and orange bombs. Wednesday is wing night starting at 10 p.m. For $5 get one pound of wings (hot, BBQ, hybrid, honey Old Bay, garlic parmesan, General Tso’s). Thursday is little black dress night for the ladies. Drink specials will be offered to ladies who wear black dresses, including half-price cocktails (excludes shots, buckets and tubes). For more, visit www.mackys.com. M.R. Ducks, Talbot Street, has live entertainment this weekend. Catch DJ Batman at 3 p.m. on Friday. Then Saturday, listen to Tranzfusion. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m., excluding days with entertainment. Drink specials include $1.75 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic beer, $3 rail drinks, $4 craft and import beer. Food specials include $3 bar dog, $5 clams/old bay wings and $6 steamed shrimp. I highly suggest trying a “duck call” beverage made with light and coconut rum with pineapple juice and an order of old bay wings. For more, visit www.mrducks.com. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, is open Monday through FriSee INSIDE Page 44
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day, 3 p.m. to midnight, and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy happy hour 3-5:30 p.m. at the bar. Drink specials include half-priced beer, $4 house wines and $1.99 rail cocktails. For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. Order your pizza online at www.pizzatugos.com. Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open every day. Happy hour is available all day and all night. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails and $5.50 crushes. Happy hour food specials include half-price bada bada bing shrimp and wings. Nightly dinner specials include halfprice steam pots on Wednesday, crab cakes on Thursday, prime rib on Friday, buy-one-get-one-free desserts on Saturday, and half-price entrées on Sunday. Enjoy weekend brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 410-524-1009. Seacrets, 49th Street, is open every day for the 2017 season at 11 a.m. Enjoy happy hour specials in-
cluding half-price jerk chicken, Jamaican fries and onion rings, and $5 off wings/raw bar prices, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, raw bar happy hour specials are 2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday happy hour drink specials include $6 frozen rum runner, pina colada, orange crush and electric lemonade; $5 Seacrets spirits: gin, vodka, orange, lemon and grapefruit vodkas, white, spiced and coconut rums, light-whiskey and bourbon-whiskey. Sunday, enjoy $5 Seacrets spirits rum beverages all day/night. Beer specials include $3 domestic cans, $4 import cans and $4.50 craft drafts. Sunday through Thursday, enjoy half-priced entrees, 5-10 p.m. Visit, www.seacrets.com for more specials. Seacrets Distillery tours are available every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Tours cost $10 and can be booked online. Participants must be at least 21 years of age. Enjoy a few tastings with your choice of lemon, orange and grapefruit vodka, gin, white, spiced and coconut rum, bourbon-whiskey or light-whiskey. Seacrets is looking for hostesses and experienced servers for the 2017 summer season. Call Christine Komlos at 410-524-4900 for more information, or come in and fill out an application.
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Friday, catch the John McNutt band, 5-9 p.m., followed by Victoria Watts at 9 p.m. In Morley Hall, DJ Tuff spins at 9 p.m. and Blue Label is on at 10 p.m. Saturday, catch the 19th Street Band at 5 p.m., followed by Nowhere Slow at 9 p.m. In Morley Hall, DJ Cruz will be spinning your favorite club music, and The Benderz will be on at 10 p.m. Ocean 98’s Best of Bloody Mary Contest is Sunday, April 23 in Morley Hall from noon to 3 p.m. A $20 donation is required for admission and proceeds benefit the Cash for College fund. Skye Bar, 66th Street, is open Friday through Sunday. Happy hour is 36 p.m. with food and drink specials. Have $1 oysters and quarter-pound lobsters for $15. Drink specials include $1 off drafts, $3.50 rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. Friday, April 21, hear Test Kitchen at 4 p.m. Saturday, listen to the Breakers at 4 p.m. For more, call 410-723-6762. Sunset Grille, West Ocean City, offers two-for-one happy hour 3-7 p.m. daily. To make a reservation, call 410213-8110. Touch of Italy, 67th Street, offers a New York-style deli and Italian marketplace with specialties straight from the Bronx. Walk around and you are in a quaint Italian restaurant with bar and fire brick oven. Touch of Italy features specials See INSIDE Page 45
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) The Worcester County Humane Society’s largest fundraiser of the year, Boardwalkin’ for Pets, takes place this Saturday, April 22, on the Ocean City Boardwalk for dogs and their owners. There is a $25 minimum donation to participate in the 18th annual event. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the inlet in front of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. “Come see lots of dogs and have a fun, family day as well as support the local no-kill shelter,” said Heather Bahrami, chair of the Boardwalkin’ committee. Participants can begin walking with their four-legged friends at 9 a.m. Walkers can choose any route they would like, including the full 5 miles from the inlet to 27th Street and back or take the 2.5-mile trip on the Boardwalk to 12th Street and back. “The route is however far you and your pet would like,” Bahrami said. “We encourage the whole boards just for the experience, but at least past the pier to the photographer.” Complimentary photographs will be taken of owners and their pets with a red carpet laid out down on the pier, courtesy of Images by Sara. Pet owners will receive the photos by email within a few weeks. Doughnuts and warm beverages will be provided by Layton’s on 16th Street and Harrison’s Harbor Watch. Owners can also enter their pet into contests for Largest Dog, Smallest Dog, Best Dressed and Best Trick. Winners will take home a basket filled with goodies. Look forward to all kinds of prizes pet-related, Bahrami said. Cats will not be forgotten on Saturday and can be entered into the annual Cutest Cat photo contest. Photos of all the cutest felines will be posted for the public to vote on. Photos should including the owner and pet’s names, address, phone number and e-mail address. The winner will take home a prize basket full of cat-related treats. Pictures will not be returned and become property of the Worcester County Humane Society. Individual participants and teams who raise the most funds will receive baskets containing gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses in addition to various pet-themed items. The overall individual winner will receive a Hilton hotel vacation, Bahrami said. Last year, more than $35,000 was raised for the shelter with about 300 walkers and their dogs participating in the event, Bahrami said. “From the looks of it, the weather will be much warmer this year and we hope that translates to higher attendance,” she said. “This event is special because it is the largest fundraiser of
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The Worcester County Humane Society’s largest fundraiser of the year, Boardwalkin’ for Pets, takes place this Saturday, April 22, on the Ocean City Boardwalk for dogs and their owners.
the year for the Worcester County Humane Society. This is a chance to bring together 300 or more people and pets that have the same interest at heart.” The Worcester County Humane Society relies mainly on donations and provides care to animals until they are adopted into suitable homes. Attendees can adopt a shelter dog for the event and must make arrangements in advance by calling the shelter at 410-213-0146. The weekend-long event kicks off on Friday, April 21, at Adolfo’s on the Ocean at 13th Street and the Boardwalk from 4-9 p.m. with a dinner and silent auction. Seatings are available at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Dinner includes a choice of spaghetti and meatballs, eggplant or chicken parmesan with a side salad, rolls, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages for $30 at the door. Advance tickets cost $25 and can be purchased at www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org/boardwalkin-for-pets. Adolfo’s will donate a percentage from each ticket purchased to the Worcester County Humane Society. Auction items range in price from
$10 to $700 and include a handmade dog-themed quilt, GPS-tracking pet collars and DNA tests for dogs, Bahrami said. “We have never had those and it is exciting to be able to find out the true makeup of your rescue dog,” she said. “[People] should come out to help us raise the funds we need to continue helping all the animals possible.” In addition, funds are being raised to start a low-cost spray and neuter clinic to help with pet overpopulation. “Last year alone we took in almost 300 kittens during the kitten season,” Bahrami said. “If we can have more [animals] spayed and neutered, we can stop the cycle. We are reaching out to businesses and schools to see if we can find people interested in underwriting equipment needed for this clinic.” For information about Boardwalkin’ for Pets, call the human society at 410-213-0146. Visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org to register or learn more about the county’s no-kill animal shelter, located at 12330 Eagles Nest Road off Route 611 in West Ocean City.
Sunday through Thursday. Sunday, buy one pizza, get one half off, and indulge in Nonna’s $39 dinner special (feeds two to four people). Monday, try the manicotti for only $10 and save on wine with select bottles half-price. Ladies, Tuesday is for you. With the purchase of one entrée, take half off another. Savor your palate in seasonal ravioli for $11, while enjoying beverages offered at happy hour prices all day and night. Wednesday, have chicken parmigiana for $12, and Thursday, eat classic spaghetti and meatballs for $11. Happy hour is available every day at the bar and bar tables from 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $3 domestic beer and $5 rail drinks/house wine. Food specials include $7 Italian nachos and sausage and pepper sliders (yum), and $8 meatball lollipops and chicken parmesan fingers. For more information or reservations, call 410-524-5252. Whisker’s Bar and Grill, located in the Ocean Pines Plaza, has karaoke with DJ Donnie Berkey at 9 p.m., Friday, April 21. Saturday, listen to Greg White, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Whisker’s offers food specials weekly including half-price burgers with purchase of beverage on Monday. Get fried chicken or meatloaf with mashed potatoes and vegetables on Tuesday for $9.99. Wednesday, have a half-price hot dog with purchase of beverage. Thursday, try a chicken sandwich for $5.99 all day and night. Friday, enjoy an assortment of seafood specials. To hear more, call 410-208-3922. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. Don’t forget you can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.
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Enjoying the atmosphere at Fish Tales, located on 21st Street, bayside, from left, are Jeff Formosa, Ellen Stahly and Kim Formosa, all of Ocean City, and John Taylor, of Maine, April 13.
Virginia residents Mike and Tina Clay visit Fish Tales, 21st Street, on April 13, opening day for the 2017 season.
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Sydney Breidenstein, of Towson, left, and her mom, Jale, of Hagerstown, drink orange crushes at Harborside, in West Ocean City, April 15.
Jessi Maddy, of Ocean City, left, and Sam Nash, of Annapolis, hang out at Harborside Bar and Grill, located on Harbor Road in West Ocean City, April 15.
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Nick Mislak and Kristin Sackleh, of Baltimore, have some cocktails at Teaserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, located next to Sunset Grille, in West Ocean City, April 15.
Riley Rawlings, of Howard County, meets the Easter Bunny at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, April 15.
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NOW PLAYING BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-524-2305 www.thebigeasyon60.com Every Sunday: Bryan Russo, 5-8 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com April 21: Full Circle, 9 p.m. April 22: Chest Pains, 9 p.m. April 23: Teenage Rust & the Fabulous Rustettes April 26: Lennon LaRicci & the Leftovers, 5 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com April 21: Tommy Edward Band, 7-10 p.m. April 22: Chris Button & Joe Mama, 8-11 p.m. April 26: Open Mic, 8-11 p.m. April 27: Chris Button, 7-10 p.m.
p.m.; Tear the Roof Off, 9:30 p.m to 1:30 a.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com April 21: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com April 21: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. April 22: Side Project/Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. April 23: Opposite Directions & Friends, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m. April 26: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy April 27: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARVEST MOON TAVERN 208 W. Green St. Snow Hill 410-632-9890 harvestmoontavern@gmail.com April 21: The Stims, 7-10 p.m. April 22: Lauren Glick & Dave Tarlecki
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56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-5600 www.johnnyspizzapub.com April 21: Richard Walton, 8-11 p.m. April 22: Jack T, 8-11 p.m. April 26: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys
CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com April 21: Everett Spells, 5:30-9:30 p.m. April 22: Kevin Poole Duo, 4:30-8:30
MARYLAND WINE BAR 103 N. Main St. Berlin 410-603-6278 www.themdwinebar.com April 21: Local Live Music TBA, 7-9 p.m. April 26: Open Mic Night, 7-10 p.m. MUMFORD’S LANDING OCEAN PINES 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org April 21: Tranzfusion, 8 p.m. to midnight April 22: Full Circle Duo, 8 p.m. to midnight OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant BLUE LABEL In the Clarion Seacrets: Friday, April 21, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Blue Label, and the ocean 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Ocean City April 22: The 19th Street Band, 410-524-3535 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; www.clarionoc.com Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; April 21-22: Power Play The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. April 26: Bryan Clark, 6-9 p.m. PRINCESS ROYALE OCEANFRONT RESORT & CONDOMINIUMS
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66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com April 21: Test Kitchen, 4-8 p.m. April 22: The Breakers, 4-8 p.m.
SEACRETS MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 53rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-723-5565 www.mackys.com April 27: DJ Vybe, 10 p.m.
49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com April 21: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; Victoria Watts, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.;
WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com April 21: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey
‘MAKER DAY’ Worcester Prep ninth and 10th graders participated in “Maker Day” on March 3, a day to celebrate inventing, problem solving, working collaboratively and constructing solutions. Students broke into small teams that constructed operating displays of technologies from the Renaissance Period. Upper School KITCHEN HELP students tested their creativity and problem solving WPS GALA Working in the kitchen during the March 31 Empty Bowl Soup Dinner at the Ocean City Center skills while stressing the STEAM areas of Science, Mireille and Dr. Edward Jaoude attend the 32nd annual for the Arts on 94th Street, from left, are Wes Page, Velda Henry and Nancy Fortney. The event Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Maya Worcester Prep Gala, held at Bethany Beach Ocean was a fundraiser for the food pantry at Diakonia and the Art League of Ocean City programs. Natesan makes final tweaks to her team’s hourglass. Suites, on March 4.
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Annual Multiple Sclerosis Walk in OC, Sat. Event raises money to help eradicate disease affecting 2 million people worldwide
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) The 22nd annual Multiple Sclerosis Walk, taking place at Jolly Roger Amusement Park and on the Ocean City Boardwalk Saturday morning, raises money to help eradicate a debilitating disease affecting 2.3 million people worldwide. “Walk MS is one of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s largest fundraising events and the funds raised are critical to our mission of creating a world free of MS,” said Whitney Pogwist, manager of the Walk MS DC-Maryland Chapter. “Walk MS in Ocean City connects those in the community with MS. It is a chance to bond with family, friends and co-workers to create awareness, and share your personal story.” Registration is free and opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday for participants who did not sign up in advance. The opening ceremonies will start at 8:45 a.m. As of Monday, 34 teams had signed up and organizers expect at least 350 people at this year’s event. In 2016, 39 teams and 400 people participated in Ocean City. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. at
Jolly Roger Amusement Park on 30th Street. Walkers will head down to the Boardwalk on 27th Street before choosing a route. Participants can take the one-mile walk to 25th Street, turn around and head back to the amusement park or choose the 5mile, which continues to Ninth Street and back. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore cheerleading squad will perform and cheer on the walkers. Breakfast will be provided by Uptown Baker and water, snacks and juice from Wegman’s. Fishers Popcorn, taffy from Candy Kitchen, Herr’s chips and Chick-fil-A chicken breakfast minis will all be available. In addition, Jolly Roger Amusement Park is partnering with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to help raise funds with discount Passport to Fun passes. “Passes will be sold at the walk site to participants and anyone in the community,” Pogwist said. “A tent will be clearly marked to purchase passes.” The passes will include two hours at Speedworld and one-day of unlimited golf for $30, which saves buyers $23.49. Jolly Roger Amusement Park will donate $15 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for each pass sold.
“Those purchasing tickets do not have to attend the walk to purchase fun passes,” Pogwist said. “The fun passes can be used up until Labor Day. You can use both tickets the same day or on different days.” Those living with multiple sclerosis will receive a Walk MS T-shirt. To earn a T-shirt, participants must raise $125. The MS Walk in Ocean City raised $71,212 in 2016. The goal is to bring in $75,000 this year. With no registration fee, the event generates funds from participants and personal donations to the organization. The Ocean City Walk has raised more than $1 million since its inception 22 years ago. “We are passionate about ending MS forever,” Pogwist said. “We walk to create awareness, we walk to move research forward by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and a cure. We are moving to mobilize the millions of people who want to do something about MS now.” The Ocean City Police Department is advising citizens to expect traffic delays during the event and a traffic detail will be set up to assist. Motorists should expect minor traffic delays near 30th Street. Participants and spectators are asked to use crosswalks. Walk MS will also take place at the
Salisbury Town Center on Sunday, April 23, beginning at 8 a.m. with registration. The 5K and 1-mile routes kick off at 9 a.m. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the disease is not contagious and is not directly inherited, and most people with MS have a normal or near-normal life expectancy. The majority of people with MS do not become severely disabled, but the disease can cause blurred vision, loss of balance, poor coordination, slurred speech, tremors, numbness, extreme fatigue, problems with memory and concentration, paralysis and blindness. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, although individuals as young as 2 and as old as 75 have developed it. At least two to three times more women are diagnosed with the disease than men. Worldwide, MS affects about 2.3 million people. There is no cure for the disease, but there are FDA-approved medications that have been shown to “modify” or slow down the underlying course of MS. “Every dollar we raise, we are that much closer,” Pogwist said. “Together we will end MS forever.” For more information about MS or to register for the walk, visit www.walkms.org, call 800-FIGHT-MS or email whitney.pogwist@nmss.org.
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Representing Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, during the 10th annual Best Bloody Mary contest, held at Seacrets, 49th Street, last year, from left, are Mike “Presto” Prestas, owner Barry Reichart and Janet Kennedy.
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‘Best Bloody Mary’ title up for grabs; contest this Sun. By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) It’s that time of year again to name the “Best Bloody Mary” in town. The contest will take place on Sunday, April 23, held for the second consecutive year inside Seacrets’ Morley Hall on 49th Street, from 123 p.m. Ocean 98 WOCM Irie Radio is sponsoring the 11th annual contest which kicks off at noon and will feature 25 of the best Bloody Mary’s bar and restaurant employees can create. Attendees must be 21 or older. The cost is $20 to sip, sample, judge and ultimately decide who has the best Bloody Mary in Ocean City. “It is a great experience,” said Josh Norwood, “DJ Wood,” Ocean 98’s promotions director. “Come hang out, have a good time and choose the best Bloody Mary. It is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Cash for College Fund. You are supporting the local community and students.” Ocean 98.1’s DJ Magellan will provide musical entertainment during the competition. Seacrets’ Spirits Vodka is the official base for the Bloody Mary concoctions. “The event has grown so much and Seacrets Distilling Company provides the vodka so it’s easier having the event here for distributing purposes,” Norwood said. Drinks will be judged in three categories: Best Overall Bloody Mary, Spiciest Bloody Mary and Best Presentation. The winners will take home trophies. As of Monday afternoon, 21 of the 25 slots were filled, Norwood said.
Last year, more than 800 people attended the popular contest and voted Fish Tales’ “Crabby Mary” the top honor of “Best Bloody Mary” for the seventh consecutive year. Last year’s best presentation winner, Starboard, will have a variety of local competition this year including the host, Seacrets, Fager’s Island, Bad Monkey, Pickles Pub, Hooked, the Big Easy on 60, Beach Barrels, the Crabcake Factory, Touch of Italy and Bourbon Street on the Beach. “We are stepping outside of the Eastern Shore this year with Karen’s Cabana competing out of Smithfield, Rhode Island,” Norwood said. “The catering company has their own bar service and looked up Bloody Mary contests on Google and found us.” Matteo’s Salsa Loco will be back to defend its “Spiciest Bloody Mary” title, in addition to other Delaware establishments including Hammerheads, Papa Grande’s, Bethany Blues, 99 Sea Level and Catch 54. Look forward to Maryland favorites such as Lighthouse Sound, Bloody Awesome and Roadie Joe’s Bar and Grill, as well. In addition, there will be a 50/50 raffle with proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund. The $20 collected at the door goes to the Ocean 98 Cash for College Fund, which provides $1,000 each for three high school seniors in Worcester and Wicomico counties in Maryland, and Sussex County, Delaware. The winners will be announced in June, Norwood said. The radio station has received close to 100 college fund applicants this year. Visit www.ocean98.com/bestbloody-mary for more information.
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Sixteenth annual cancer benefit at BJ’s on the Water
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) BJ’s on the Water’s 16th annual Relay for Life cancer benefit will take place on Sunday, featuring food and drink specials in addition to live music from Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes. “It is a pretty cool day and everyone has a good time,” BJ’s owner Billy Carder said. “[It’s a fundraiser] for people who have beat the disease, those who have lost the battle and people still fighting.” The party starts at 2 p.m. at the 75th Street restaurant with entertainment provided by Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes until 6 p.m. There will be food and drink specials offered and proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Winners of a $10,000 50/50 raffle will be named at 5 p.m. and there will be smaller raffles taking place throughout the day. This year, the event is in honor of Nancy Gruber and Sandy Troese, who are currently battling cancer and dear friends of the Carders. Relay for Life is tremendously important to Carder and his wife, Madlyn, for personal reasons as well. Billy was diagnosed with cancer in 2000 and fought a second round of the disease in 2012. Recently, his annual report came back clear. “As a cancer survivor, it makes me feel good to help in any way I can,” Carder said. “People look forward to it every year and it’s a big day. It is nice to see the electricity in the room and people getting involved in such a great cause.” The 2017 North Worcester County Relay for Life will take place on Friday, May 12, at Frontier Town Campground, located off Route 611 in West Ocean City. 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
Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes, BJ’s on the Water’s house band, performs during the 75th Street restaurant’s Relay for Life fundraiser last year. The group will also take the stage this Sunday during the 16th annual cancer benefit event.
cancer and show support to those currently fighting the disease. On Sunday, Relay for Life organizers will be on hand to sell luminaires, which can be purchased in honor of a survivor or in memory of a loved one who passed, which are then illuminated at dusk during the event next month. “Cancer used to be the guy down the street or a friend’s coworker,” Carder said. “It is so prevalent and hits home. You have to be from Mars if cancer hasn’t touched you. This is a cause people love to participate in to help cure the disease.” More than 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. “It gives people a good feeling to contribute and do their small part,” Carder said. “There is free admission, a lot of food and drink specials and prizes.” 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 www.main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFL CY16SA?pg=entry&fr_id=70905.
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Reed James, 8, right, and his sister, Kaia, do their part to keep Ocean City’s beach clean during the eighth annual Earth Day Clean Up, held April 8. Their parents, Ryan and Neely James, owners of Mother’s Cantina on 28th Street, clean the beach at 28th Street as part of the Adopt Your Beach program.
Ocean City resident Ryan Nguyen, 4, tries to sink a putt while his brother, Noah, 6, searches for a sweet reward during the Easter Bunny Fun Shop event at Northside Park on 125th Street last Saturday.
FEATURED ARTISTS Salisbury University students Becky Rout and Katie Meelos display their photography during the First Friday art opening, held April 7, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.
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EASTER EGG HUNT Children hunt for Easter eggs concealing goodies during Ocean City’s annual Easter Art, Craft and Kids Fun Fair last Saturday afternoon. The event was held April 14-15 at the convention center on 40th Street.
D.A.R.E GRADUATES Worcester Prep fifth graders recently participated in the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program taught by Sgt. Matthew Crisafulli of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. For two weeks, Sgt. Crisafulli visited WPS to give a lesson a day in the classroom. The purpose of the D.A.R.E program is to teach children refusal skills to avoid the temptation of drug experimentation and the pressure of peers to engage in drug use. Fifth grade teachers Camille Jenkins and Alayne Shockley hosted a special program where the students received their D.A.R.E graduation certificates and T-shirts.
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Second annual ‘Taco Wars’ at Guido’s Burritos this Sat. By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 21, 2017) Sample each taco and choose your favorites during the second annual “Taco Wars,” this Saturday at Guido’s Burritos on 33rd Street, from 12-5 p.m. For $15, attendees can taste tacos from six local restaurants – Guido’s
Burritos, Hooked OC, Papa Grande’s, Barn 34, Pickles Pub and Waterman’s. After trying them, visitors will use a tally sheet to vote for the best overall taco, most creative and best presentation. “There is a mixed-bag [of tacos] and everyone busts something out that is See SIX Page 54
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BALANCING ACT Phillip Hutt, 11, puts on a plate balancing act with Cascading Carlos’s help. The juggling and plate spinning exhibit was one of several highlights of the 18th annual Easter Art, Craft and Kids Fun Fair, held last weekend at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street.
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EASTER FUN Ocean City residents Amina Galimova, 5, left, helps her sister, Dinara, 3, dye Easter eggs while their mother, Alsu, looks on last Saturday during the Easter Bunny Fun Shop, held at Northside Park on 125th Street.
Six restaurants participating in second annual ‘Taco Wars’ Continued from Page 53 unique and different,” said Rocco DiFilippo, owner of Guido’s Burritos. “Should be a nice event.” There will also be a taco-eating contest around 4 p.m., with cash prizes awarded to the three participants who eat the most tacos. First place will take home $250, second will earn $100 and third place will receive $50, courtesy of BB&T. DJ BK will host and play music. “It was a blast last year,” DiFilippo said. In addition, there will be 150 “Taco Wars” T-shirts available for $5. Those who dress in Star Wars or Mexican attire will receive half off a 62-ounce Monsterita. Drink specials include $5 margaritas, $3.50 craft cans and imports and $4 rails. Attendees can enter a raffle to win a number of services and prizes from local businesses including ice skating passes, hotel stays and gift cards. All proceeds will benefit Worcester
Youth and Family Counseling Services in Berlin. WYFCS provides a broad spectrum of services and helps people of all ages with the goal of inspiring individuals to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The nonprofit organization provides counseling services, education, outreach, support, professional education, training and advocacy for children. “It is a good fundraiser and cause,” DiFilippo said. “A positive-vibe event and it’s a good time of year with not a lot going on.” About 400 people attended the inaugural event in 2016, which raised $5,500 for Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. “There should be better weather and more people in town,” DiFilippo said. “Hopefully we will have a better turnout this year and get to use the outdoor space.” For more information, call Guido’s Burritos at 410-524-3663.
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Activities during Delmarva Birding Weekend filling up
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 21, 2017) Next weekend is one for the birds as the Delmarva Birding Weekend spaces events out throughout the county, while the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art hosts its annual carving competition at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. While carvers and artists have been working for months on pieces to submit to the contest, the birding weekend is a much more ad hoc affair, with reservations being taken up until the last minute. “If it doesn’t say sold out on the website www.delmarvabirding.com, and you want to come, just give us a call — Dave Wilson and I will have out cellphones on us and our numbers are listed on the site,” Jim Rapp, event organizer, said. Rapp and Wilson formed Conservation Community Consulting in 2015 to help promote ecotourism and other environmentally conscious projects, like birding weekend and Delmarva Paddling Weekend. If there is space, Rapp said, “you’re in.” But not every trip has a limit on the number of people who can attend. Some, particularly the Shorebird Explorer boat trip from the inlet in OC, isn’t likely to fill up no matter how many people show up. “I will warn you that those trips are colder than they look. The wind comes off the water and brings everything down a few degrees,” Rapp said. Rapp said participants should rely on the adage of it’s better the have something and not need it, than to need something and not have it. That trip is next Saturday at 2 p.m. Apart from that, the trips span locales, species and degree of commitment to see the shore’s selection of fine feathered friends, as some trips require only a bit of walking while others involve kayaks. And there’s no need to be an accomplished or even dedicated birder to enjoy what the shore offers in terms of wildfowl. “The hardcore guys, the really really serious birders don’t need us — they already know where the species are and how to find them,” Rapp said. What remains is a chance to explore some of the less-visited areas of the county and the chance to learn a little about the local wildlife. “I think one thing we stumbled onto in the 20 years we’ve been doing this is something I like to call ‘social birding.’ It’s an interesting little niche,” Rapp said. “It’s not a club, because clubs have dues and meetings, but something people want to give a try and end up coming back for another tour or the next year.” Rapp said about 70 percent of the people who have already registered are repeat customers, and despite opening registration a bit later, attendance appears to be similar to last year’s weekend. Many of the trips are similar to last year’s offerings as well, as Rapp explained they were all popular and worth repeating. Plus, as is the case with Sunday’s WARBLERMANIA! event, even though
Barred owls are native to the eastern areas of North America and can be spotted during daylight hours, on occasion.
the trip is fundamentally the same, the timing is a bit different. “Last year we were a week earlier, and that makes a huge difference for warblers. It’s looking like it’s going to be a pretty good year,” Rapp said. For more information, including trip schedules and costs, visit www.delmarvabirding.com.
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READY FOR THE SHOW Before national touring act, In the Mood, performance last Saturday, Rosie and Sarge Garlitz, left, join Marie and Bob Gilmore for a photo at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.
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PLAY IT SAFE GOLF TOURNEY Nearly 60 people attended the annual Play It Safe Ocean City March Madness Mini Golf Tournament on March 6 at Old Pro Indoor Outdoor Miniature Golf on 136th Street, in remembrance of the event creator, the late Pete Peterson. The Play It Safe program is an effort to prevent high school graduates from choosing drugs or alcohol while on their senior week in Ocean City during the month of June. The nonprofit provides free events for high school-aged visitors, while encouraging them to make informed and healthy choices.
DONATION DRIVE Ocean City Elementary School kicked off its annual donation drive for the Worcester County Humane Society on March 3. This is the 20th year OCES has been supporting the no-kill Berlin shelter. Pictured are third graders Abbi Connell, Caleb Loring and Samantha Ruppert.
WPS GALA Laura and Beau Brittingham smile for a photo during the 32nd annual Worcester Prep Gala, held at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, on March 4.
HEAVENLY HATS Berlin Intermediate School held a Heavenly Hats Spirit Day on March 3. For just a $1 donation, students had the privilege of wearing a favorite hat to school to raise money for the Heavenly Hats Foundation, an organization who has donated more than 3.2 million new hats to cancer patients at hospitals and clinics around the United States. The faculty and staff had a Wear Jeans Casual Day to support the cause as well. Berlin Intermediate’s Heavenly Hats event, organized by Stephen Decatur High School senior Lexie Van Kirk as a community service project, raised $553 for the Heavenly Hats Foundation. It is her hope that one day a cure for cancer will be found and that no one will be in need of a Heavenly Hat. She is pictued with some BIS students.
WPS ‘MAKER DAY’ GUEST SPEAKER Gregory Purnell was the guest speaker during the March meeting of the Worcester County NAACP. Purnell shared facts about local African American history. Pictured, from left, are Board Officers Cyril Achonlonu, Linda Purnell, Purnell, Gabe Purnell and President Roxie Dennis Achonlonu.
Worcester Prep ninth and 10th graders participated in “Maker Day” on March 3, a day to celebrate inventing, problem solving, working collaboratively and constructing solutions. Students broke into small teams that constructed operating displays of technologies from the Renaissance Period. Upper School students tested their creativity and problem solving skills while stressing the STEAM areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Hana Miller tests her vision with a pair of hand-made glasses.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Clams served with pancetta, roasted tomatoes, greens
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (April 21, 2017) The philosophy of cookery centers upon a constellation of ideas that construct a chef’s craft so comprehension can pivot a particular dish to unequivocal standards. That being said, lessons learned beyond the realm of the kitchen must be considered if progression is to prevail. Allow me to share how clams have created a timeline of climate conditions over the last millennium. You probably have not given much thought when it comes to clams but these marine bivalve mollusks have taught scientists much about the world we live in. According to, “It’s Written in the Shells: 500 Years of History as Told by One Clam,” a research team has spent the last two decades examining the chemical composition of the longest-lived animal, the ocean quahog clam, to find out how the climate of the Northern Atlantic Ocean has changed in relation to the atmosphere. The quahog can live for more than 500 years, and as it does, the clam develops growth rings in its shells. As with trees, the growth rings are at wider increments when conditions are more favorable and narrower when circumstances are less promising. By comparing live and fossilized shell rings, marine biologists have been able to construct a continuous record of yearly sea temperatures that span for 1,200 years, the longest record. The article maintains the planet is covered with 70 percent ocean and it has absorbed more heat caused by greenhouse gases, and at a greater depth than previously realized. In addition, temperature increases could diminish the ocean’s vital ability to absorb carbon dioxide. In essence, the current path could have devastating results for marine life and mankind. One must ask, how long can our oceans continue to absorb this heat before it is too late? Getting back to the quahog clam, these tempting goodies are devoured on the Eastern Shore year-round. A few tips ensures delicious dishes every time. Fresh clams should have an oceanfresh aroma and the shells should be closed. Give any open-shelled clam a tap, and if they do not shut, discard them. Sand is particularly an issue if you prepare fresh clams. You have to remember they have spent their lives nestled in the sand. As a result, wash clams in a large, white, plastic bowl; this way the sand is very apparent and ensures the rinsing and removal of all the sand. Allow clams to sit in cool tap water for approximately 30 to 60 minutes; during this time, they will purge the sand inside their shells. When you are ready to cook See WALKER Page 59
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WALK WITH EASTER BUNNY Children and adults join the Easter Bunny on Saturday for a stroll around Northside Park on 125th Street, during the “Every Bunny Walk,” sponsored by the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department and the Worcester County Health Department.
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Players perform ‘Savannah Sipping Society’
(April 21, 2017) Unless we are profoundly fortunate, most of us get derailed by life from time to time. One minute everything is going according to plan and the next, all bets are off. It’s even worse when you are new in town and don’t know anyone. That is what is happening for four women “of a certain age” at the outset of “The Savannah Sipping Society,” the latest offering by the Ocean Pines Players. Although it is hilarious, the humor in this award-winning play comes from the realistic struggles of these women, who have absolutely nothing in common except that they have all lost their footing
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that it is often the men who are laughing the loudest and everyone can relate to at least one of the challenges these ladies are dealing with – not always with grace and finesse. If this were a film, it would be rated PG: the language is clean, but the characters occasionally consume alcohol modestly and there are some nuanced sexual references. The play runs April 21-23 and April 28-30 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean City. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m., Sunday. It is open seating and tickets cost $15, which includes snacks, bev-
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Walker offers tips to ensure perfectly-prepared clams Continued from Page 57 them, scrub each clam with a brush to clean any particles or grit from the outside surface. When cooking hard-shell clams, there can be as much as a five-minute difference between when the first clam opens and the last one opens (indicating doneness). Clams can easily be overcooked, leaving them tough and shriveled. To ensure perfectly cooked clams, remove each clam as it opens and place them in a plate-covered bowl. This way the clams will remain warm and you will not lose their coveted juices. Steamed clams with pancetta, roasted tomatoes and mustard greens is a delightful medley. The gorgeous ruby red roasted tomatoes and emerald green mustard greens add to the rainbow of colors. The pancetta gives the dish depth and welcomed texture. The following recipe is an adaptation from Tom Colicchio’s “Think like a Chef.” The roasted tomatoes bring a whole new level of taste but are optional. They can be replaced with chopped Roma tomatoes. Enjoy! Steamed Clams with Pancetta, Roasted Tomatoes and Mustard Greens Ingredients 2 tomatoes or 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste extra-virgin olive oil 6 ounces pancetta, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 shallots, finely chopped ½ cup dry white wine ¾ chicken stock ¾ cup seafood stock 3 dozen little neck clams
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / An Ocean City restaurant with a New Orleans flair. Amazing atmosphere with beautiful outside patio seating. Open Monday, Thursday and Friday at 11 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. for breakfast. Happy Hour is noon to 6 p.m. for the entire restaurant. Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. Everything from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays.
■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ THE GREENHOUSE CAFÉ, 1503 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 443-664-5671 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / The Greenhouse offers huge fresh salads, fresh homemade soups, which some are vegetarian or vegan. The "original" and best "Green Juice" in Ocean City. Tofu and gluten free options as well. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday-Tuesday. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-
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MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and allyou-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open yearround. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Homemade pizzas, serving 18 different pizzas, variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-6642836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. OC’s best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Ky West offers fine dining and a beautiful bar described as New York funky chic. Providing excellent food and drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at
11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-Dis / Authentic Thai food served Thursday-Sunday. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2501984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, twopiece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s best spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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(April 21, 2017) BJ’s Wholesale Club is once again partnering with the Ocean Pines Association to bring a special membership offer, effective April 13-27, to benefit the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines Foundation. In addition to offering special membership benefits, BJ’s will donate $5 of each membership fee to the foundation. The offer, which is available to new and renewing members, is not available for purchase online or at any BJ’s location. Other benefits include receiving $15 off the BJ’s $50 Inner Circle membership fee or $25 off the $100 BJ’s Perks Rewards membership fee, one additional free month of membership and a free second membership card for a household member. With this offer, 13 months will be added to the expiration date of a current BJ’s membership, regardless of when the membership was last renewed. This special promotion is only offered through Ocean Pines two times a year. The next promotion will be in October. Current BJ’s members whose memberships will expire before then are encouraged to renew during the spring offer. BJ’s operates over 200 clubs in 15 states from Maine to Florida, including a location in Millsboro, Delaware. The wholesale club offers a large assortment of
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Bowl For Kids’ Sake in OC, Sun. (April 21, 2017) Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore is ready to kick of its annual fundraising campaign, Bowl For Kids’ Sake, in Ocean City at Ocean Lanes on Sunday, April 23, from 1-3 p.m. Bowl For Kids’ Sake gives participants the opportunity to have fun, but also to help out the local youth in the area as well. Each team member is asked to raise $50 in donations. After reaching the $50 donation mark, team members will be able to enjoy free food, refreshments, two free rounds of bowling, and they will receive an event T-shirt.
products for home and business, savings of more than 30 percent off supermarket prices and acceptance of all manufacturers’ coupons and BJ’s store coupons. BJ’s membership applications are available at the Ocean Pines Association administration building at 239 Ocean Parkway and online at OceanPines.org. Applications must be returned with payment by April 27. They may be dropped off at the administration building or mailed to Ocean Pines Association, Attn: Denise Sawyer, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. For more information, contact Sawyer, director of marketing and public relations for the Ocean Pines Association, at 410-641-7717 ext. 3006.
There will be a raffle at Bowl For Kids’ Sake and top fundraisers will be given special prizes. Participants also have the chance to compete in trivia in order to win prizes, including merchandise and gift certificates. Event sponsors are Delmarva Power, PNC, The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Insurance, iHeartRadio and Ocean Lanes. All of the money raised during the event will go toward enrichment and mentoring programs on the Eastern Shore. Raising this money gives Big Brothers Big Sisters the opportunity to
fund more Bigs and Littles and to help the local youth in the community. For more information or to register a team go to hhtp://bbbs.wixsite.com/ bfks2017 or contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at 443-235-3946. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBES) is a nonprofit agency that serves hundreds of local youth each year. BBBSES helps children and youth reach their full potential by building safe and enduring mentoring relationships through best practices, quality standards and professional support. Visit www.shorebiglittle.org.
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Calendar FRI, APR. 21 Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 1 p.m. This month’s book is “After You,” by Jojo Moyes. Books are available in advance at the library. 410-641-0650
BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH
HUMANE SOCIETY DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION
Adolfo’s on the Ocean, 1301 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 9 p.m. Seatings are 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Advance tickets cost $25 and are available online, at the shelter or at Adolfo’s. Tickets available at the door for $30. Adolfo’s will donate a percentage from each ticket to the Worcester County Humane Society. There will be auction items ranging from $10 to $700. http://www.worcestercontyhumanesociety.org
‘SWING INTO SPRING’ WINE TASTING & SILENT AUCTION
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Featuring great wines, food, live music by “Still Rockin” and a silent auction. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased in advance by calling 410-208-6719 or 443-896-4914. Must be 21 years and older to attend. http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
ANNUAL SNOW HILL TEACHERS OF THE YEAR DINNER
Snow Hill Lions Club, 5458 Market St., Snow Hill, MD, 5:30 p.m. Snow Hill Rotary Club to recognize the five outstanding educators selected as “Teachers of the Year” within the Snow Hill community. Tickets cost $25 and are available from any Rotary member or by calling Chris Welch at 410726-0846 or email kbbwills@comcast.net.
DISCOVERING THE GUITAR: A CLASS FOR BEGINNERS
DRAT Studios, 11022 Nicholas Lane, Unit 8, Ocean Pines, MD, 6 to 7 p.m. A free course for anyone interested in learning more about the guitar. Bill Dickson, 410-598-7585 St.Peter’s Lutheran Church Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 7 p.m. Featuring the Ocean Pines Players. Tickets cost $15 and include snacks, beverages and dessert. Optional wine at $1 per glass. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Reservations: 410-600-0462.
‘THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY’
SAT, APR. 22 Stephen Decatur Park, Berlin, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The nondenominational blessing will include “anything with wheels” that is nonmotorized. Other activities include yoga, a guided walking tour of the park, tie-dye demonstrations, a nature scavenger hunt, a drum circle, a chalk graffiti wall, several craft stations and a “.10 K race” for seniors who use walkers or wheelchairs. Bake sale and Tshirts available. http://www.berlinmd.gov/ town-events/berlins-blessing-wheels.
EARTH DAY BLESSING OF THE WHEELS
Frontier Town Western Theme Park & Campground, 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, All Day Featuring canine sports, arcade style canine games, canine contests; including the Delmarva DockDogs, Lure Coursing, Agility exploration, costume contest, the FastFetch Cup, Delmarva Unleashed Cover Model Search, canine pie eating, canine photo booth, K-9 demos, shopping and more. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $2 per dog and free to children 9 and younger. Sandy Phillips, sandy@delmarvaunleashed.com, 410-726-7334
ANNUAL POOCH PALOOZA DOG FESTIVAL
White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
Ocean Pines Community Center, East Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Gently used purses, scarves and jewelry for sale. Funds will be donated to The Julia Purnell Museum and Historic St. Martin’s Church.
QUESTERS ACCESSORIES SALE FUNDRAISER
Jolly Roger, 2901 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 8 a.m. The walk will begin at the Jolly roger entrance on Philadelphia Avenue and 30th Street and participants will make their way to the boardwalk. Teams that raise $5,000 will receive a 10x10 popup tent, which will be set up near the Jolly Rodger tents. The event starts with registration, breakfast, entertainment, vendors and team pictures at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies at 8:45 a.m. Event begins at 9 a.m. Whitney, whitney.pogwist@nmss.org
WALK MS 5K AND 1-MILE
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast, bag lunch and door prizes. Breakout sessions are: Drug War on the Shore, Project Hygiene and Skin Care. Josephine Jarmon, 443-880-4658
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 2017
Stephen Decatur Park and Henry Park, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Individuals and teams are needed to help with planting, weeding, raking, mulching and whatever else needs attention. Great opportunity to students to earn service hours. Sign-up begins at both parks at 8:30 a.m. Some supplies will be available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if possible; rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows are always needed. There will be a free children’s activity at 11 a.m. in both parks. Mary Bohlen, mbohlen@berlinmd.gov, 410641-4314, http://www.berlinmd.gov
CLEAN-UP BERLIN DAY
Ocean City Boardwalk Inlet, 806 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Raise money for the walk and receive prizes. There is a $25 minimum for individuals and for teams, a $25 per team member minimum. Enter contests and win prizes for largest dog, smallest
18TH ANNUAL BOARDWALKIN’ FOR PETS
dog, best dressed dog and best dog trick. Refreshments provided. To “adopt” a shelter dog for the event, made arrangements in advance by calling 410-213-0146. Proceeds benefit the Worcester County Humane Society. Rain or shine. http://www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org/boardwalk-for-pet Ocean City Municipal Airport, Terminal Building, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. An OCAA fundraiser to support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Veterans Memorial, South Gate Pond, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 a.m. Walk with Atlantic General Women’s Health provider Brandi Musselman, M.D. Wear comfortable shoes. Angela Simmons, CRNP, CBN, 410-6419568, http://www.atlanticgeneral.org/walkwithadoc
WALK WITH A DOC
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is the final session of a series of four genealogical workshops to be held March 25, April 1, 15 and 22. The final session will be “hands on,” that is, participants will have a chance to actually work one-on-one with Dr. Thompson in using the various types of records. This session will utilize Eastern Shore sources, in particular. Cost is $25 per session or $95 for all four. Reservations are required. Theresa Bruner, Info@Historicstmartinschurch.org, 410-251-2849
GENEALOGICAL WORKSHOP
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 11 a.m. Fun, familyfriendly, build-it-yourself activities for all ages. 410-957-0878
BUILD IT
DISCOVERING THE GUITAR: A CLASS FOR BEGINNERS
DRAT Studios, 11022 Nicholas Lane, Unit 8, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 2 p.m and 3 to 4 p.m. A free course for anyone interested in learning more about the guitar. Bill Dickson, 410-598-7585
MARCH FOR SCIENCE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Ocean City Inlet, 806 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, 1 p.m. Speakers, music and a march on the Boardwalk. Wear green for Earth Day.
‘MISS OCEAN CITY’S OUTSTANDING TEEN’ PRESENTATION
The Commander Hotel lobby, 1401 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 2 to 4 p.m. Katie Allen will lead a presentation about the importance of dental health for children and teens. Admission is free. St.Peter’s Lutheran Church Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 7 p.m. Featuring the Ocean Pines Players. Tickets cost $15 and include snacks, bever-
‘THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY’
ages and dessert. Optional wine at $1 per glass. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Reservations: 410-600-0462.
SUN, APR. 23 Frontier Town Western Theme Park & Campground, 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, All Day Featuring canine sports, arcade style canine games, canine contests; including the Delmarva DockDogs, Lure Coursing, Agility exploration, costume contest, the FastFetch Cup, Delmarva Unleashed Cover Model Search, canine pie eating, canine photo booth, K-9 demos, shopping and more. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $2 per dog and free to children 9 and younger. Sandy Phillips, sandy@delmarvaunleashed.com, 410-726-7334
ANNUAL POOCH PALOOZA DOG FESTIVAL
Ocean City Municipal Airport, Terminal Building, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. An OCAA fundraiser to support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. All are welcome to hear Rev. Baker talk about his experiences as a missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 410641-2186
REV. JONATHAN BAKER TO SPEAK
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. Annual Youth Day guest speaker will be Elder Craig Wilson, Cathedral of Love, Salisbury. Josephine Jarmon, 443-880-4658
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 2017
Girdletree Fire Department, 2739 Snow Hill Road, Girdletree, MD, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring an Italian feast and silent auctions.
BENEFIT DINNER FOR KRISTEN DAVIS
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Rob, 443-783-3529
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Ocean Lanes, 115 72nd St., Ocean City, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Each team member is asked to raise $50 in donations. Those who do will be able to enjoy free food, refreshments, two free rounds of bowling and an event Tshirt. There will be trivia competitions, a raffle and top fundraisers will win prizes. Register: buses.wixsite.com/bfks2017. Proceeds benefit Big BrothersBig Sisters of the Eastern Shore. 443-235-3946
BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE
St.Peter’s Lutheran Church Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 p.m. Featuring the Ocean Pines Players.
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CALENDAR Tickets cost $15 and include snacks, beverages and dessert. Optional wine at $1 per glass. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Reservations: 410-600-0462.
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3RD ANNUAL JESSE KLUMP SUICIDE AWARENESS & PREVENTION NIGHT
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 12909 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, MD, 4 to 8 p.m. Mention the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program when you pay for your dinner and 50 percent of the total bill will be donated to the program. http://www.choosetolivemaryland.org Church of the Holy Spirit, 10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 6 p.m. Catered by Carrabba’s, the feast includes Chicken Bryan, penne pomodoro, Caesar salad, garlic breadsticks, iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Desserts available for $1. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the church. Info: 410-723-1973 or Monica, 443-235-8942
ITALIAN DINNER
MON, APR. 24 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Explore the world of iPads while learning from each other. Men welcome. Register: Norma Kessler, 410-641-7017
IPAD CHICKS - BEGINNERS
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Research has shown that writing about stressful experiences, like illness, may boost health & psychological well-being. No prior writing experience needed. 410-208-4014
WRITING FOR WELLNESS
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m. Published author Michael Healy will teach how to self-publish works and sell them on Amazon and other websites. 410-524-1818
LEARN TO SELF PUBLISH
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 3:30 p.m. STEAM activity for those 12 years and older. 410-957-0878
GEOBOARD IT!
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-641-6876
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
TUE, APR. 25 LIVING WELL: CHRONIC DISEASE SELFMANAGEMENT
Pocomoke Senior Center, 400 Walnut St., Suite B, Pocomoke City, MD, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free, six-week interactive program for anyone who has a chronic condition. Topics include better breathing; how to
manage pain, stress and discouragement; improving communication with family and healthcare providers; eat and exercise for your health; and more. Dawn, 410-6419268 All Hallows Church Parish House, 109 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD, 7:30 a.m. Contact agibb1@verizon.net or 410-5461978 for more information.
SNOW HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. Plant seeds and see what happens. For 3 to 7 year old children. 410-641-0650
‘SEEDS & SPROUTS’
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
FOREIGN POLICY KEY ISSUES: DISCUSSION GROUP
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month to discuss major foreign policy issues. Study guide provided. Jim Young, 410-208-4014
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-957-0878
STORY TIME ‘TEDDY BEARS’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2 to 4 p.m. The group meets monthly for reading selections based on women, their accomplishments, attitudes, challenges, etc. This month’s book is “Sisters In Law” by Linda Hirshmand. Selections are available in advance at the library. 410-208-4014
MAKING JEWELRY FROM SEA GLASS
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
WOMEN TALKING ABOUT WOMEN
Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Berlin group No. 0331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The month’s book is “The Pecan Man,” by Cassie Selleck. Books are available in advance at the library. 410-208-4014
OCEAN PINES EVENING BOOK CLUB
Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556
BINGO
MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING
Ocean City Lions Den, 12534 Airport Road, Ocean City, MD, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. DNR Officer Dave Bloxom will speak on new regulations and answer questions. Guests are welcome. http://www.mssaatlanticcoastanglers.com
WED, APR. 26 BERLIN RESIDENTIAL YARD WASTE COLLECTION
Berlin, MD, 6 a.m. If you live in the Town of Berlin and your normal trash day is a Tuesday or a Wednesday, your yard waste pick up day will be April 19. If your normal trash day is a Thursday, your yard waste pick up day will be April 26. Place leaves, grass clippings, pine needles and cones and garden waste in a paper bag, plastic bag or (maximum) 30-gallong container. Cut brush into 4 ft. lengths and bundles no larger than 18 inches in diameter. Items must be at the curb by 6 a.m. 410-641-2770
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-524-1818 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m. Learn how to wrap sea glass for earrings, rings and pendants. Bring some of your found treasures and learn what bottles they may have come from. Register: 410-524-1818 Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 4:30 p.m. Fun for the whole family. 410641-0650
FAMILY NIGHT ‘EARTH DAY’
Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. A $5 donation per person to benefit local Veterans. Elk members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 5:30 p.m. This month’s book is “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society,” by Mary Ann Shaffer. 410632-3495
SNOW HILL BOOK OF THE MONTH
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 7 to 8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Pre-registration is not necessary. Pastoral Care Services, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-6419725
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410-641-1700
THU, APR. 27 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-208-4014
STORY TIME ‘MISCHIEVOUS MICE’
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 10:30 a.m. For infant to 5
PLAY TIME
year old children. Learn new skills while playing with educational toys. 410-6323495 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 2 p.m. Learn more about the NASA scientific Balloon Mission stationed at Wallops Flight Facility. The balloon is capable of lifting 8,000 pounds to near space environment. 410-957-0878
NASA BALLOON
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2 to 3 p.m. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies also discussed. Ann Waples, awaples@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9243 or 443-614-5720
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 2 p.m. Research has shown that writing about stressful experiences is therapeutic and promotes physical and emotional healing. No prior writing experience needed. 410-632-3495
WRITING FOR WELLNESS
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 3 p.m. Lively chat about favorite good reads and authors. 410-641-0650
FIRESIDE CHAT
Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302-436-9577 or 410-524-0649
BEACH SINGLES
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Educational showcase of rare, classic, groundbreaking and bizarre animation from every era around the world. Designed for adult audiences. 410-524-1818
ANIMATION AFTER HOURS
American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available at 5:15 p.m. Open to the public. 410-289-3166, http://www.alpost166.org
BINGO
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
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Chairside
DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:
molarbiz@yahoo.com Carpenter Needed Must have experience in all phases of carpentry. Apply in person @ Seacrets 7am-3pm
Accepting Applications for the following positions: Front Desk Reservationist: Must have a pleasant, patient & friendly attitude. Strong detail orientation and communication/listening skills. Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Roommaster exp. a plus/Hotel knowledge preferred. Lifeguards: Must have valid Lifeguard certifications. Part-Time or Full-Time hours - daytime/ evenings & weekends. Indoor, Outdoor Pool and Children’s Splashpad opens Memorial Day weekend! Must enjoy being around children, is a team player and be reliable. Housekeeping Room Inspector: Cleans rooms as needed; Inspects rooms cleaned by Housekeepers and reports maintenance issues. Must be dependable; have computer skills and work as a team player. Physical demands require walking, bending and moderate to light lifting. Must have an eye for detail. Houseman: Moderate to heavy lifting. Position Requries stocking storerooms and assisting the Housekeepers. Must work weekends and have a valid driver’s license. Maintenance Staff: Full-time, year round . Nights and weekends required. Hotel Maintenance knowledge preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license. Position requires moderate to heavy lifting at times, computer skills required & plumbing and electrical skills helpful. Applications available at the front desk: 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 or email resume to info@fskfamily.com
Do you enjoy your job or are you ready for a change??? We are looking for an - Exp. Housekeeping Supervisor - Houseman - Front Desk to join our team These are year-round positions with benefits.
Please apply in person at 126th St., Tues.-Sat.
Administrative Assistant Central Reservations has a seasonal position for an Administrative Assistant. Must be dependable, have good computer skills, and be able to provide great customer service. Duties include answering phones, filing and assisting agents. Seasonal employment, 40 hour week, Spring until September. Must work weekends. Please send resume to robbieh@centraloc.com EOE
HELP WANTED
Sunset Taxi hiring for day and night shifts. Competitive pay. Please call or text 443-5230800.
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Working Manager for busy establishment. Top Salary. Excellent benefits! Please send resume to: Maintenance P.O. Box 3500 Ocean City, MD 21843
Classifieds 410-723-6397
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
April 26
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Full Time, Year Round • Front Desk/ Reservations Clerk • General Maintenance • Line Cook PT Now ~ FT after May • Servers • Banquet Servers • Bartender • Bellman
Competitive Pay & Benefits Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
JOB FAIR
Saturday, April 29th ~ 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Frontier Town Campground
8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD 21811
Hiring for Seasonal Summer Positions:
• Activities • Gate/Ranger • Guest Services • Mini Golf
• Lifeguard/Pool • Store Clerk • Maintenance/Grounds • Bartender/Cook/Server
• Housekeeping • Restaurant Cook • Snack Bar • Zip Line
FREE to job seekers! Stop by in-person for onsite interviews. For more info or to apply online: careers.sunrvresorts.com
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Five Guys Burgers
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
PT, Seasonal Housekeeping/ Inspecting Position. Hours vary. Email resume to: oh@defenderresorts.com. Call 410-520-0003. Ocean City, MD Now Hiring Y/R & P/T for
All Positions
Including Assistant Managers at 64th St. location. Stop in to fill out an application!
for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $10.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Eden Roc Motel
Classifieds 410-723-6397
Evening Desk Clerk Wanted Salary Commensurate With Ability. 20th Street and Baltimore Avenue
443-373-9561
Come Join Our Winning Team!
Now accepting applications for the following positions! Reservationist Front Desk Clerk Housekeeping Inspector Room Attendant Houseperson Maintenance Recreation Attendant Hostess/Cashier Restaurant Server Line Cook 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
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Line Cook, Server, Banquet Servers, Host/Hostess, Banquet Housestaff, Bartender, PM Lobby, Coffee Shop Attendant, Front Desk Agent, Room Attendant (Van will pick up in Salisbury), Housekeeping Housestaff, Reservation (Part Time), Pool Manager
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
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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FT Property Manager Wanted
Good Pay w/Full Benefits. OC Real Estate Management Please call 410-524-5781
Now Hiring Security Guard
Part-Time, Year Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
Dunkin Donuts is Now Hiring for Seasonal / J-1 Positions
Live interviews open to all applicants every Monday between 11a-1p. Apply in Person on Monday's at 11901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City MD 21842 or at 1800 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842.
HELP WANTED
Thunderbird Beach Motel
NOW HIRING •Front Desk •Night Audit •Housekeeping Apply at The Spinnaker, 18th Street, Ocean City
Now Hiring Experienced Painter/Drywall Maintenance Person Full-Time, Year Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
COMFORT INN GOLD COAST Housekeeping/ Room Attendant
We are seeking to fill several year-round housekeeping positions. Hotel or condo housekeeping experience preferred. Competitive pay and benefits. Please apply in person at the Comfort Inn Gold Coast at 112th Street, Ocean City.
WORK ON THE BEACH THIS SUMMER • Now Hiring Students for Over 80 Positions • Provide Exceptional Beach Service to Visitors • Make Lifelong Friends & Memories • Prepare to Sharpen Sales & Customer Service Skills • Vibrant & Energetic Individuals Wanted • Hourly + Commission + Tips
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HELP WANTED
Talbot Inn, 311 Talbot St. Now Hiring Front Desk, Night Auditor & Housekeeping. Please apply in person. 410289-9125
HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING Front Desk Agents, Housekeeping, Housemen. Prior experience preferred. Call 410-989-2163 or apply at Hotel Monte Carlo, 3rd Street.
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Now Hiring
Delivery Drivers, Exp. Cooks & Cashiers Flexible Hours. Good Pay Apply within Downtown location 710 N. Philadelphia Ave.
Restaurant Busser Host/Hostess
Yr.-round. Will train someone with a friendly & positive attitude. Flexible hrs. a must including weekends & holidays. Please apply in person: 32 Palm Restaurant in the Hilton Suites 32nd St. Ocean City, MD
Coral Reef Cafe/ Hemingways located in the Holiday Inn & Suites 17th St. & Boardwalk - PM Hostess/ Busser/Servers - Experienced PM Cooks Join one of Ocean City’s premier properties. Apply within.
NOW HIRING!! Production Supervisor
for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $17/hour Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Ocean Resorts Golf Club
is now accepting applications for Part Time Seasonal Golf Shop Staff positions. Flexible hours. Computer knowledge is necessary. Golfing privileges included. Applicants must apply in person at Ocean Resorts Golf Club, 10655 Cathell Rd., Berlin, MD. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
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Hotel & Suit tes
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Interesting people, a lively environment, savory aromas & delicious espresso beverages. This is the exciting world of coffee and you can be part of it. Starbucks of Ocean City (16th St. & Oceanside) is now hiring full and part time positions.
Please stop by and apply in person.
SUSHI CHEF HELPER, KITCHEN HELPER, Dishwashers, Servers. 302-829-8784 or stop by 2-3pm, 776 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach.
ENDODONTIC DENTAL ASSISTANT - MD Radiology License a must! Immediate Hiring. Full or Part Time availability. 410-208-3333, gsrussellendo@gmail.com
PAPA JOHN’S Now hiring all positions. Management, Insiders, Drivers. Call Alexis or Jimmy: 410-524-1300.
Barista/Cashier
Yr round, Starbucks Kiosk. Experience preferred; will train someone with a friendly & positive attitude. Flexible hrs a must including weekends & holidays. Please apply in person: 32 Palm Restaurant in the Hilton Suites 32nd St. Ocean City, MD
SALES
We are seeking a bright, energetic individual to join our sales team in our Bethany Beach location. This is a year around position for a person looking to establish a career. You will work in a beautiful showroom environment with a large product selection alongside other sales professionals. You must be a good communicator, well organized and excited about the opportunity for significant income. The position includes sales of floor covering and window treatment utilizing a superior consumer-friendly selection system which we will train you in. The work week is 5 days and includes weekends. We will pay a salary during the learning period which will convert to salary plus commission afterward. Fax your resume to Buddy at 410-524-3100 or call 410-524-1800 to schedule an interview. HOMEWORKS CARPET ONE 85th & Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD 410-524-1800
HELP WANTED
REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT Busy Real Estate Sales and Rental Office seeking an organized, multi-tasking, people person. Computer and internet skills a must. Call 410713-2065.
Experienced Cleaners needed for Part-time work in Ocean City, Bethany & Rehoboth. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check. Please call 410-202-2887.
Somerset Jewelers - Dunes Manor Location. PT Help. Apply at store, 28th St. & Oceanfront. Also, accepting applications for FT/PT Seasonal help for Boardwalk location. 412 South Boardwalk. Apply in person. Busy HVAC Contractor is now hiring Sales/ Maintenance Technician. Start immediately. Good pay. Will train the right candidate. To apply call Marc at 302-682-1777.
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Bartenders, Drivers, Cooks, Servers, Counter Help
Apply Within Thursdays @ 11am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)
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PART TIME position for immediate hire! 20 hrs/week- Potential for full-time hrs. Year round employment- Great benefits! Berlin, MD- new single family housing community- Cannery Village. Prior HVAC, plumbing, electrical exp required. Previous apartment maint. experience desired. HVAC certificate a plus! Must have reliable transportation. Send Resume to: info@habitatamerica.com Call: 443-513-4386 Or apply online at www.habitatamerica.com
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Come See Us at Ocean City Job Fair on April 15 from 9A-2P
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Now Hiring For ALL Positions
Starting At Above Minimum Wage!
Supervisory positions open for people with experience. Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round.
Call 410-289-5762 or come in to the hotel to fill out an application
Worcester County Public Schools has opportunities for retired Marine Corps and Navy Commissioned officers to help shape the next generation of American citizens as
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Senior Instructors.
Basic Qualifications for consideration include: Served in the Marine Corps or Navy as a Commissioned Officer. Are either recently retired from the service (within the past 6 years) or will be eligible to retire by July 2017. Be able to meet the criteria for JROTC Certification by the appropriate military service. To apply please visit our website at www.worcesterk12.org or contact Josh Fradel at 410-632-5000 with any questions. Worcester County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER 2017 • Make Lifelong Friends & Memories • Fun Team Environment that Recognizes & Rewards Individuals • Discounted Housing & Paid Internships Available • Develop Essential Job Skills to Add to Your Resume • Great Opportunity to Earn & Graduate from College Debt Free • Hourly + Commission + Daily & Weekly Incentives • Live & Work at the Beach
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HELP WANTED
Fenwick Hardware. P/T Seasonal Cashier & P/T Yard & Warehouse Person. Contact Karen or Tim Munro Jr. @ 410-250-1112 or 302539-3915.
LABORER / HANDYMAN WOC Builder has immediate need for laborer/handyman. Must have own tools, transp. Call 410-213-1633 or email resume to: lstickley@ harborhomesmd.com PGN Crabhouse 29th St. & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted. Waitstaff, Kitchen Staff, Cooks. Apply within after 11am.
Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). Now Hiring YR Room Attendant and Pt Front Desk Attendant. Apply in person. F/T Administrative Assistant Apply in person. Mon thru Fri. 8am-4pm. Good pay w/full benefits. OC Real Estate Management, 5901 Coastal Hwy., Suite \C, Ocean City, MD.
is now hiring for the following positions:
DISTILLERY TOUR GUIDES SEASONAL RECEPTIONIST PAINTER • LINE COOKS HOSTS • SECURITY EXPERIENCED SERVERS BOUTIQUE • CASHIERS
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Salesperson Pre-Licensing Real Estate Classes Pt. 1. May 2nd, 3rd & 4th Pt. 2. May 9th, 10th &11th 8:00am-5:30pm Limited Space Available Website/Registration www.edsmithschool.com 410-213-2700
RENTALS
Waterfront Cottage. West Ocean City. Available MaySeptember. 443-831-9898
Seasonal Bayside Condo near Jolly Rogers. 2BR/2BA, W/D & AC. Cable, WiFi, fully furnished. Sleeps 5-7. 2 units available May-Sept. $13,000, $13,500. Call Mike at 410603-6120.
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
Summer Rental Downtown
2BR, 1 1/2 Bath, House. Sleeps 5 (twin beds), A/C, W/D. Off street parking. No smoking, parties or pets. May 1 to Sept. 30. $12,500. Taking applications. Call or Text 410-422-2100
Yearly Rental Furnished House
• Second floor entry - steps • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath • Full kitchen, family room • Large deck • Outdoor shower, ground level • Bayside, quiet residential area • Non-smoker, no pets • References & credit check required $1,100/month, summer months $1,500 Call Mark: 443-277-1050 SNOW HILL
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Ocean Pines direct waterfront, spacious, sun filled second floor 2br/2ba condo w/fireplace overlooking yacht club harbor. Elevator building. $1475 per month plus utilities. 443-983-1430
Great Rental Property for $99,000. Mobile & storage on 1 half acre in Bishopville. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
WEEKLY • SEASONAL
Waterfront Lot Buildable, minutes to North OC/Fenwick. Just Reduced! $79,900. MAKE OFFER NOW! Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.
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ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
Near Ocean City. Room For Rent. Mature adult, no smokers, no pets. References. First month’s rent + security deposit. Call for additional information 443-523-6666.
LOTS & ACREAGE LOTS & ACREAGE
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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Looking for space, comfort and great views? Spacious, climatecontrolled corner office available, with use of Conference Room and Reception Area, in a modern, well-maintained building, in prime Ocean City location. Call 410-524-3440 for appointment.
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Open House - Saturday, April 22, 10 to 2, Sunday, April 23, 12 to 3. 27 Brookside Rd., OCEAN PINES GOLF COURSE HOME, 3BR, 2 remodeled baths, views, screened deck, carport, granite counters, hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, great property! $237,000. Call Joe, 609-532-1391. Condo For Sale By Owner. 1BR/1BA Orleans Court. 140th St. & Coastal Hwy. Furnished, second floor, elevators, 2 pools & courtyard. Great rental unit. Priced to sell. $117,500. Call for details 410-598-1194.
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Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
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YARD SALE YARD SALE
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PUBLIC NOTICES Alba Law Group, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 8 CANAL SIDE MEWS OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-16-000605 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Theresa Nielson, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4842, folio 423, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4842, folio 423, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4842, folio 418. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 7.87500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed there-
after by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $350.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-4/20/3t _________________________________ COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF CAROUSEL CENTER CONDOMINIUM, INC. 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiffs, v. LARRY L. GASNER 1334 Tampa Road, #225 Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Defendant. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND CASE NO.: C-23-CV-17-0029
TRUSTEE SALE Trustee, Ryan T. West, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, May 8 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at the circuit court house steps at: 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Unit No. T-601 in the Carousel Center Condominium 11700 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842 The property will be sold “AS IS,” subject to all liens, state and federal tax liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements, and restrictions of record. A deposit of $10,000.00 will be required of the purchaser in the form of a certified check before the auction begins. The balance in full is required to be paid
within 20 days of final ratification of the sale by the court. The balance will bear an interest rate of ten percent per annum from the date of sale until the date of payment. Time is of the essence. All real estate taxes, wastewater, water charges, and condominium assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed by the purchaser. All settlement costs, including recordation taxes, transfer taxes, and recording fees, are the purchaser’s responsibility. Possession will be given upon payment in full of the purchase price and after final ratification. If the purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price when due, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property will be resold at the purchaser’s risk. If you have any questions, please call Ryan T. West, Trustee Coates, Coates & Coates, P.A. 204 West Green Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 (410) 632-3090 OCD-4/20/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12801 OLD STAGE RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David A. Ehatt and Cheryl Ehatt, dated May 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4727, folio 523 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MAY 8, 2017 AT 3:40 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $20,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County,
Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-42850). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-4/20/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 62 NOTTINGHAM LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Frederick E. Kerstetter, Jr. and Lisa Kerstetter dated September 18, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4818, folio 666 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on
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PUBLIC NOTICES APRIL 28, 2017 AT 12:40 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #03-111393. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $29,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser's sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with
all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees' file number 60462. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-4/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 11709 SHEPPARDS CROSSING RD. WHALEYVILLE, MD 21872 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 21, 1998 and recorded in Liber 2635, Folio 473 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $88,400.00 and a current interest rate of 5.25%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MAY 2, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $8,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including
water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 169829-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-4/13/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 8454 MEADOW BRIDGE RD. A/R/T/A 8454 MEADOWBRIDGE RD. EDEN, MD 21822 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Larry M. Sterling, Jr. a/k/a Larry M. Sterling and Susan E. Sterling, dated February 21, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5065, folio 74 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the un-
dersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 24, 2017 AT 3:40 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier's or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $25,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 4.625% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #16-602184). Laura H. G. O'Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10128 SILVER POINT LA. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Meir Lugasi, dated April 9, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4949, folio 453 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 24, 2017 AT 3:41 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: Tax ID #10010136. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier's or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $107,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed
thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #14-609519). The property will be sold subject to a 120 day right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service. Laura H. G. O'Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-4/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 305 11TH ST., UNIT #405 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 14, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4745, Folio 203 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $479,925.00 and a current interest rate of 6.3%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 25, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 405 in Phase Two of "Bahia Vista Condominium" and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $46,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order
will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 93725-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-4/6/3t _________________________________
Jon P. Bulkeley Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 Diamond Head Condominium Association c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff vs. Douglas F. Keller Judith A. Keller P.O. Box 18148 Baltimore, MD 21220 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000947
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, this 29th day of March, 2017, that the foreclosure sale of the Diamond Head Condominium, Unit 502, 2 80th Street, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Jon P. Bulkeley, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 1st day of May, 2017, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland once in three successive weeks before the 24th day of April, 2017. The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-4/6/3t _________________________________ J. Richard Collins, Trustee 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 410-289-3553 Pointe on the Bay, Time Interval Owners Association Plaintiff vs. William S. Adams, Jr. and Betty L. Adams et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C16000941
NOTICE OF SALE OF CERTAIN TIME SHARE INTERVAL WEEKS Notice is hereby given this that the sale of the certain time share interval weeks located at the Pointe on the Bay Condominium, 2209 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, as listed below and mentioned in these proceedings, and reported by the Trustee, J. Richard Collins, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
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PUBLIC NOTICES thereof be shown on or before the 1st day of May, 2017, PROVIDED that this Notice be inserted in a newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 24th day of April, 2017. UNIT WEEK PURCHASE PRICE 203 4 $50.00 209 9 $50.00 306 15 $50.00 206 41 $50.00 206 18 $50.00 206 8 $50.00 200 11 $50.00 209 7 $50.00 209 47 $50.00 205 4 $50.00 201 48 $50.00 206 42 $50.00 305 44 $50.00 401 8 $50.00 404 9 $50.00 201 22 $50.00 208 19 $50.00 303 21 $50.00 J. Richard Collins Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 41 0·289·3553 (Ext 37) CPF No. 8312010094 Email: dicollinsl23@aol.com Trustee True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-4/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. ANNETTE SCHOOLFIELD JIMMY L. SCHOOLFIELD 700 Cedar Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000482
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 4th day of April, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 700 Cedar Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 8th day of May, 2017, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 1st day of May, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $26,896.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki
Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. ANA M. ESTRADA MARC A. ESTRADA 8805 Bay Ridge Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000795
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 4th day of April, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 8805 Bay Ridge Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 8th day of May, 2017, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 1st day of May, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $127,500.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. ROBERT LEE FREDERICKS, III 13008 Bowline Lane Unit #5 & Boatslip 66 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001352
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of April, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 13008 Bowline Lane, Unit #5 & Boatslip 66, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 8th day of
May, 2017, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 1st day of May, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $302,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/13/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: JOHN W. FRINK ESTATE NO. 16899
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Rikki Drykerman, Esq., 110 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20850 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 05/02/2017 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 04/13/2017 OCD-4/13/2t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: BARBARA L. MURPHY ESTATE NO. 16895
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Rikki Drykerman, Esquire, Parker, Simon & Kokolis, LLC, 110 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, Maryland 20850 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 05/02/2017 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time.
Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 04/13/2012 OCD-4/13/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(5) requesting a special use exception to allow outdoor display of merchandise incidental to the on-premise use. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 6, Block 5 of the Isle of Wight Plat, further described as located on the east side of Coastal Highway north of 37th Street and locally known as the Endless Summer Surf Shop, 3708 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH SELT – (BZA 2481 #17-09400007) at 6:10 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(5) requesting a special use exception to allow outdoor display of merchandise incidental to the on-premise use. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 184 thru 188, Caine Harbor Mile Plat, Section 1, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway and the north side of Jamestown Road and locally known as 11625 and 11627 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: GT APPAREL INC. C/O STEVE PAPPAS – (BZA 2482 #17-09400008) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16842 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LINDA A. SCHISSLER Notice is given that Matthew L. Schissler, 1314 East Las Olas Blvd. #42, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, was on March 27, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LINDA A. SCHISSLER who died on February 15, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of September, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Matthew L. Schissler Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 6, 2017 OCD-4/6/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16903 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LYDIA M. JONES Notice is given that Horatio C. Jones III, 255 Bodley Road, Aston, PA 19014; Christina J. Vogt, 109 Talbot Hall Road, Norfolk, VA 23505, was on April 07, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lydia M. Jones who died on March 11, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7th day of October, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Horatio C. Jones III Christina J. Vogt Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 13, 2017
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16902 Notice is given that the Wills/Orphans’ Court of Allegheny County, PA appointed Linda Pelaez Hattenbach, 10113 West Wesley Place, Lakewood, CO 80227 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Alfred S. Pelaez who died on November 27, 2016 domiciled in Pennsylvania, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Nancy G. Fax, Esq. whose address is 7735 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD 20814. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Linda Pelaez Hattenbach Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: April 13, 2017 OCD-4/13/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 17-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Take Notice that Bill 17-3 (Zoning - Poultry Operations) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on March 21, 2017.
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A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds a definition of “Poultry Operation” as an activity conducted on a farm which may utilize a variety of components including structures and use areas for the
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commercial hatching, raising, breeding or feeding of chickens, turkeys, pheasants, ducks or other fowl, but shall not include processing of such fowl for human consumption.) § ZS 1-349. (Creates this new Section of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance with the purpose and intent of providing for the effective regulation of poultry houses and poultry operations to facilitate their operations while protecting the health, safety, welfare and peaceful enjoyment of properties adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the poultry operations; establishes definitions of a poultry housing unit, small, medium and large poultry operations, and tunnel ventilation; establishes limitations on where such poultry operations are permitted and limits the total number of poultry houses to eight on any parcel; establishes vegetative buffering requirements for small, medium and large poultry operations and based on the method of poultry house ventilation; establishes buffer standards for the design and installation of vegetative buffers where required; establishes a minimum setback of two hundred feet from all property lines for all structures associated with the poultry operation; and establishes provisions to allow legally existing poultry operations to be reconstructed, moved, structurally altered, modified or replaced subject to certain requirements and conditions.) § ZS 1-201(b)(1) and (2). (Repeals and reenacts paragraph 1 of the permitted principal uses and structures in the A-1 Agricultural District to remove the reference to poultry houses; creates a new paragraph 2 which adds poultry operations subject to the provisions of Section ZS 1349 to the list of permitted principal uses and structures; and renumbers paragraphs 2 through 17 as paragraphs 3 through 18.) § ZS 1-202(b)(1) and (2). (Repeals and reenacts paragraph 1 of the permitted principal uses and structures in the A-2 Agricultural District to remove the reference to poultry houses; creates a new paragraph 2 which adds poultry operations subject to the provisions of Section ZS 1349 to the list of permitted principal uses and structures; and renumbers paragraphs 2 through 18 as paragraphs 3 through 19.) § ZS 1-203(b)(1) and (2). (Repeals and reenacts paragraph 1 of the permitted principal uses and structures in the E-1 Estate District to remove the reference to poultry houses; creates a new paragraph 2 which adds poultry operations subject to the provisions of Section ZS 1-349 to the list of permitted principal uses and structures; and renumbers paragraphs 2 through 15 as paragraphs 3 through 16.) § ZS 1-215(c)(4) and (5). (Repeals and reenacts paragraph 4 of the list of principal uses and structures permitted by special exception in the RP Resource Protection District to remove the reference to poultry houses; creates a new paragraph 5 which adds poultry operations subject to the provisions of Section ZS 1349 to the list of permitted principal
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PUBLIC NOTICES uses and structures; and renumbers paragraphs 5 through 14 as paragraphs 6 through 15.) § ZS 1-305(r)(2). (Repeals and reenacts this paragraph of the lot requirements section with respect to agricultural protection setback requirements for all districts to remove the reference to poultry houses since these requirements are covered for poultry houses by the provisions of Section ZS 1-349.) § ZS 1-117(e)(6). (Adds this new paragraph to the list of limitations and standards for administrative adjustments to include proposed encroachments into a required yard setback for the addition of a new structure or use at an existing poultry operation as a case which may be considered for an administrative adjustment.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 17-3 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/6/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JANET B. MORSE JEFFREY A. MORSE 413 Bluewater Court Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000608
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 7th day of April, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 413 Bluewater Court, Ocean Pines, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 15th day of May, 2017, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 8th day of May, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $624,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for
Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/20/3t _________________________________ CHARLES ROBERT MOORE PO Box 36 Salisbury, MD 21803 Plaintiff vs. ANNETTE MILLER 8921 Old Ocean City Road Berlin, MD 21811-2227 and ROSEMARIE COONS MILLER 8921 Old Ocean City Road Berlin, MD 21811-2227 and NANCY ANN CAREY 8921 Old Ocean City Road Berlin, MD 21811-2227 and WORCESTER COUNTY OFFICE OF TREASURER Serve: Phil Thompson, Treasurer One West Market Street; Room 1105 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND (Pursuant to Maryland Annotated Code 14-836(b)(1)(v)) Serve: Maureen L. Howarth, Esq., County Attorney One West Market Street; Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and All persons having or claiming to have any interest in that parcel of land described as IMPS 1 ACRE NORTH SIDE R 346 ST MARTINS Account No. 03-007146; Deed Ref: 2423/0025: Sale No. 150. Defendants CIVIL ACTION NO. C-23-CV-17-0117 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following described Real Property in the 3rd Election District, Worcester County, Maryland, sold by the Treasurer of Worcester County and Collector of the Taxes for Worcester County, Maryland and the State of Maryland, to the Plaintiff in this proceeding and being a fee simple interest in and to the following described Real Property: IMPS 1 ACRE NORTH SIDE R 346 ST MARTINS Account No. 03-007146; Deed Ref: 2423/0025: Sale No. 150. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid, although more than (6) months from the sale has expired. IT IS THEREUPON ORDERED by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 11th day of April, 2017, that Notice is hereby given by the insertion of a copy of this Order Of Publication in some newspaper having a general circula-
tion in Worcester County (Ocean City Digest) once a week for three (3) successive weeks warning all persons interested in the aforesaid Real Property to be and appear in this Court on or before the 11th day of June, 2017, and redeem the Real Property and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final Judgment Foreclosing All Rights of Redemption in the Real Property described herein will be filed, vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. ???? JUDGE, Circuit Court for Worcester County TRUE COPY TEST: Susan R. Braniecki, CLERK OCD-4/20/3t _________________________________ JOHN K. PHOEBUS 517 WEST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 70 CRISFIELD, MD 21817
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16913 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARGARET E. STANLEY AKA: MARGARET JEAN STANLEY Notice is given that Robert E. Ennis, 1016 Cedar Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 and William B. Ennis, 1611 Windsor Court, Lansdale, PA 19446, were on April 17, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Margaret E. Stanley who died on February 23, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of October, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Robert E. Ennis William B. Ennis Personal Representatives True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell
Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 20, 2017 OCD-4/20/3t _________________________________ DANA L. WEBSTER 1911 Unionville Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Plaintiff vs. MARTHA WEBB, a/k/a MARTHA SMITH; and MICHAEL WEBB 333 Winter Quarters Drive Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-16-00241
NOTICE Plaintiff, Dana Webster, by her attorneys at Coates, Coates & Coates, P.A., requested the Sheriff of Worcester County to sell the subject property under levy described as: All that lot or parcel of land, with improvements, situate in the City of Pocomoke, in the First Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, and being more particularly shown and described as Lot No. 70 on a Plat of “Winter Quarters Addition to Pocomoke City, Maryland,” made by W. Ballard Miles, Registered Surveyor No. 575 of the State of Maryland, said plat being dated March 15, 1945, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, simultaneously with a Deed to John G. Parsons and Marjorie Parsons, his wife, from Willard J Stevenson, et al. in Liber J.E.B. No. 1, Folio 19. Address: 333 Winter Quarters Drive, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 Tax ID No.: 01-032518 The Sheriff will sell the property on May 9th, 2017 at 11:00am. The sale will take place on the steps of the Circuit Court for Worcester County Court House at 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. A deposit in the form of a certified or cashier’s check of $10,000.00 is required by the purchaser at the time of the sale. The balance of the highest bid price is due at settlement by certified check, including interest at the legal rate. Otherwise the deposit may be forfeited to the judgment creditor. Taxes, water, and all other municipal charges and liens owed against the subject property that are not otherwise extinguished as a matter of law as a result of the Sheriff’s sale are to be paid by the purchaser at settlement. Settlement must occur within thirty days following acceptance of the highest bid, unless extended by the Sheriff for good cause. Time is of the essence. The purchaser is responsible for all state and local transfer taxes, documentary stamps, recordation taxes and fees, title examination costs, attorneys’ fees, conveyance fees, and all other incidental settlement costs. If the purchaser fails to go through set-
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PUBLIC NOTICES tlement, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available, the Sheriff may resell the Property. The property will be sold “AS IS” and without any warranties or representations, either express or implied, as to the nature, condition, or description of the improvements. The property will be sold subject to all senior liens and encumbrances, if any, and subject to all easements, conditions, restrictions, rights of redemption, covenants, and facts that an accurate survey or physical inspection of the property might disclose, and agreements of record affecting the property. All property information contained herein is subject to independent verification by any and all interested parties. The Sheriff, the Auctioneer, and the Judgment Creditor will not be held liable for the sale and do not make any representations or warranties. A bid may not be accepted by the Auctioneer if it is not adequate to pay the Plaintiff’s lien, fees, and costs related to these proceedings. Auctioneer: Willie Benton (443) 235-5717
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan T. West, Esq. Coates, Coates & Coates, P.A. 204 West Green Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 (410) 632-3090 OCD-4/20/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16907 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LLOYD C. LUCAS Notice is given that Craig Richard Lucas, 1529 Lee Way, Edgewater, MD 21037, was on April 12, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lloyd C. Lucas who died on April 1, 2017, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their
objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12th day of October, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Craig Richard Lucas Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 20, 2017 OCD-4/20/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 16904 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HAROLD HERBERT LADERER JR. Notice is given that Cynthia Ford Smith, 9242 Throgmorton Road, Baltimore, MD 21234, was on April 10, 2017 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Harold Herbert Laderer who died on March 23, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the
decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Cynthia Ford Smith Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 20, 2017 OCD-4/20/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16911 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, VA appointed Barbara M. Walker, 8640 Cromwell Drive, Springfield, VA 22151 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Beatrice M. McDonnell who died on August 05, 2016 domiciled in Virginia, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James E. Savitz whose address is 198 Norwich Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Barbara M. Walker Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: April 20, 2017 OCD-4/20/3t _________________________________
Commentary
Medallion system losing to market
In 2011, a year after Ocean City government instituted its budget-boosting taxi medallion program, a limited availability permit system patterned after New York City’s, a cab company representative in the Big Apple had this to say on slate.com: The medallion program is a feudal system that rewards government and medallion investors, but does nothing for drivers and passengers, except to make things worse. Now, it’s making it worse for the traditional cab industry, as lightly regulated ride-sharing outfits like Uber and Lyft have broken the monopoly that the medallion system created. This is not a situation limited to Ocean City, as the impact of these app-driven ride-hailing services is being felt across the country. Since 2014, when New York City medallions sold for as much as $1.3 million, the price there has fallen by more than 80 percent. In Chicago, which has a similar program, prices are down by roughly 60 percent. Obviously, this huge decline in value is because the once exclusive right to drive a cab here and in certain other locations is exclusive no more, thus making medallion ownership less of a guarantee of business success. Now, it might be more of an impediment, as anyone with a car and a reasonably good reputation can pick up passengers without having to buy and annually renew a medallion at considerable expense. Further restricting the number of available operating permits through a buy-back program, as the Ocean City Council proposes to do, isn’t going to change that and neither will it prop up prices beyond the short term, if that even happens. What government and traditional cab companies face is a competitive circumstance that their business model can’t address. Further, it puts traditional cab companies at a disadvantage because it’s premised on complete control of a market that has become uncontrollable. In that respect, it’s like damming the stream because the river is rising. In fairness to cab companies and their drivers, the city should get out of the medallion business and let the free market determine the winners and losers. The financial pain will be acute for medallion owners and the city budget, but that might be better than dealing with a chronic condition for which there is no remedy.
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Letters to the editor Turbines part of industry intrusion
Editor, There is only one word to describe the proposed line of wind turbines on the ocean horizon: eyesore. Yet there are far more profound reasons for every one of us to rise up in protest and voice our opposition. Like so many others, we come to the ocean’s edge to escape the pressures and stress of the world; to imagine an endless horizon; to take peace and joy in this awesome gift of nature. The proposed line of wind turbines will not only mar the horizon, they will be a constant, indelible reminder of the everencroaching threat of industry and the innumerable ways that we have ransomed this planet. The horizon is nature’s gift – and our responsibility to preserve. The decision before this community – now and in future proposals — will have farreaching, enduring, and unpredictable effects. How will this series of wind turbines affect the marine life that inhabit the sea or pass along the shore? Will children still see a playful parade of dolphins, swimming and leaping just beyond the waves? Will sea gulls still dive for fish? Or will our waters become sterile with sea life, large and small, affected by the construction, 24/7 operation, and inces-
sant “whrrr” of these turbines? “A wind farm” – an invented phrase, a euphemism, designed to sound so natural, so green. But ‘green’ is nature and there is nothing more natural, more inspiring than the endless, unbroken horizon we are privileged to view from land’s edge. The Ocean City community is the steward of that horizon — an awesome responsibility for ourselves and generations to come. For the thousands of children who play on the beach each summer; for their parents seeking a moment’s escape at the shore; for fishermen dependent on the bounty of the ocean; for seniors who visit or retire here, pausing on the benches that line the Boardwalk; for all those memorialized on those benches – for the shop owners, restaurant owners, hotel owners and workers whose livelihoods depend on the remarkable gift of nature that has drawn people to the ocean’s edge since time immemorial. And as we all realize, that draw is not a line of wind turbines on the horizon. Bernadette Engelstad Berlin/Kensington, Maryland
Investigation into Russia imperative
Editor, It is imperative that Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election be investigated
thoroughly by the FBI, the Senate Intelligence Committee and the House Intelligence Committee. The reason is not to discredit the results of the 2016 election, but rather to ensure that all future elections are accurate, fair and free from any tampering or influence by a foreign power. These investigations also should not be obfuscated by deflection or diversionary tactics. No other presidential candidate has ever mentioned a Russian president so many times in any campaign as Donald Trump. What were his reasons for doing so? Why was/is he so enamored with Putin? Answers to these questions are important. Aside from the concerns above, these investigations must ensure that all future elections are free from any foreign influence. Although it probably didn’t happen in the 2016 election, the next time, it could involve hacking into the voting machines. The integrity of the electoral process cannot be compromised. Jean L. Fry Ocean Pines
Coastal Hospice volunteers thanked
Editor, Right here in our community, nearly 200 trained volunteers are working with Coastal Hospice and giving selflessly to others who are nearing life’s end.
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Kim Jong-un haircut protest By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher I’ve been thinking about getting a Kim Jong-un haircut as an act of international protest. Sure, I know some people probably would say the thatched roof style would do something for me, like maybe make me look a little younger, a litter thinner in the face, or, like him, as crazy as a glue-sniffing bedbug. Honestly, though, having gone through a few interesting shorter hairstyles in my day, I’m well aware of how it would look, given the fact that my head is shaped like a racetrack. Back when I experimented with a buzz cut against my parents’ advice in my pre-teen years, I once heard my father say, as I put on a baseball hat, “And down the stretch he comes!” Comments like that will scar you for life, which is why to this day my haircuts are quarterly affairs. Well, that plus the trauma of the boot camp shaved-head routine, which serves as an anti-cootie precaution, while also providing a strong indication that both your top and bottom are no longer your own. Even so, I think emulating the grass shack tonsorial style of North Korea’s supreme leader has merit were we all to do it. Why? Because, it turns out there’s a law in that country against
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 77 They give of themselves to ensure that our friends, neighbors, and family members under hospice care find dignity, hope, and love. Our community is a more compassionate place because of their service. April 23-29 is National Volunteer Week, and every single volunteer deserves our appreciation and grateful acknowledgement. Coastal Hospice volunteers are integral members of the hospice team. They serve our patients and their families in their own homes or at assisted living or nursing homes throughout the Lower Shore. They also assist in the office, help with outreach, give their time at the Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin, and much more. When visiting patients, our volunteers play games, read books, look through photo albums, listen to favorite stories, dress like Santa, drive to the store or barber shop, or go for a ride to the beach. Hospice volunteers also support family caregivers during one of life’s most stressful periods. They’ll sit with patients and give caregivers a break to take some much-needed time off to have coffee with a friend, go to a movie, attend a family event, or simply rest. An estimated 430,000 trained volunteers give more than 19 million hours of service every year in hospices across the country, reports the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. During National Volunteer Week, these dedicated individuals deserve our appreciation. To all of our Coastal Hospice volun-
anyone having that haircut besides him. Like everyone would be lining up for one of those. “Yep, I’m slowly starving, but, boy, do I have a great haircut!” The fact is, according to these same reports, hair-cutting establishments — I think calling them salons or stylists might be stretching it, like referring to a tree as a pencil-in-waiting — are restricted by law to just 15 types of haircuts. It’s true. Those would be, I’m guessing, long, short, a little long, a little short, sort of long, sort of short, buzzed, kind of buzzed, sideburns, no sideburns, with a part, without a part, bowl, shaved and naturally wispy. And you can get any color you want, as long as it’s black. Yep, hair dying is forbidden. In fact, the only blond person ever seen in North Korea was pro basketball oddity Dennis Rodman, when he went to visit a few years back, having waded a little too long in the crazy pool himself. Considering all this, I figure that the best way to show Kim, or Jung-on, or whichever is appropriate, that he doesn’t scare us is if we all got haircuts just like his. That’ll show him who’s boss. This is America, and we can get any kind of haircut we want … even if it does end up looking like a patch of brown turf in the middle of a racetrack.
teers, a grateful “thank you.” Many of you have seen firsthand the value of hospice care at the end of a loved one’s life journey. We are always welcoming new volunteers. If you are interested in helping out your neighbors, please call 410-742-8732 or go to CoastalHospice.org. Sally Rankin Volunteer Coordinator Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care
Knight’s behavior warrants an apology
Editor, Every week, I watch the city council meeting broadcast on television. I have to admit that I have grown fond of the “regulars” that faithfully attend to express their opinions about the happenings in our town. This week, I was appalled at how one of our locals were treated by Counsel Secretary, Mary Knight. She seemed annoyed at the opinions of “Popeye,” who has been an Ocean City tax payer for 30 years, and proceeded to attempt to challenge the validity of his concerns because he is currently an Ocean Pines resident. I found her questions/comments to be rude, and very unprofessional. The people of this town deserve their five minutes to express themselves. After all, isn’t that why these meetings are open to the public? I feel that she owes him a public apology. Laura Mazza Ocean City
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