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READY AND WAITING The Boardwalk rides saw some activity on Sunday, but will see plenty of action this weekend, as the Memorial Day crowds should jam the resort, given the good weather forecast for the unofficial season opener.
At last, some cooperative weekend weather
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Get while the getting’s good in Ocean City this weekend. Weather forecasts show a bright and sunny weekend, for a change, with the potential for more clouds and wind Sunday and Monday. “If you want to start your weekend a little bit early, Friday is a great day
for the beach. The high is expected to be 79 degrees and only partly cloudy skies,” WJZ Meteorologist Chelsea Ingram said. Saturday is shaping up to be as nice as Friday, she said, with highs in the mid to upper 70s Things could take a turn on Sunday and Monday, according to Ingram, because of what she called a “tropical
spinner” developing in the area of the Bahamas. Neither storm nor depression yet, the spinner could grow in force and intensity, or it could fizzle out into nothingness. Either way, it is likely to have some impact on the beginning of the week, she said. “It does have the potential to deSee TROPICAL Page 6
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) By the numbers, Cruisin’ Ocean City continues to generate more participants and classic cars, but not necessarily police activity. From May 19 - 21, the span of the vintage car show, the Ocean City Police Department recorded 2,137 service calls, which is a slight spike from last year’s event. In 2015, 2,091 recorded service calls were made. Cruisin’ just ended its 26th year in Ocean City last weekend. The fourday event has been criticized in ‘Our officers have recent years besuccessfully cause of the bad convicted individuals behavior of some nonparticipants for reckless driving and other traffic the event seems to attract. offenses as a direct To put it in result of videos perspective, apfound online.’ proximately 3,500 hot rods Lindsay Richard, OCPD registered for Cruisin’, while the weekend population might have been seven times that. Even so, only 40 arrests were recorded between Thursday and Sunday, a significant decline from the year before, with 54 arrests made. Included in this year’s count were eight drug arrests, four weapons arrests and five DUI arrests. Additionally, citizen complaints were lower this year. In 2016, 408 citizen calls were made to OCPD, compared to last year’s count of 509 calls. Police responses to illegal or disruptive behavior rose slightly this year, with 1,657 officer-initiated reSee SOCIAL Page 5
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Local detectives arrested nine people last Thursday and Friday nights at multiple hotels in Ocean City for prostitution, human trafficking and possession of drugs. The Ocean City Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations in Baltimore conducted a joint investigation into human trafficking and prostitution in the resort town with assistance from the Worcester County Bureau of Investigations, Maryland State Police and the Berlin Police Department. Search warrants resulted in the seizure of $1,850 in cash, a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, heroin, cocaine, suboxone, marijuana, hash oil, two prescription stimulants and drug paraphernalia. Lillyanne Horner, 20, of Milton, Delaware, Brooke Farley, 34, of Ocean City, Hailey McKee, 24, of Lewes, Delaware and Tera Benhaim, 27, of Salisbury were arrested and charged with prostitution. Taylor Lawson, 21, of Ellendale, Delaware was arrested and charged with controlled dangerous substance possession. Sonja Feiser, 28, of Funkstown, Maryland, was charged with prostitution and controlled dangerous substance possession. During the time of her arrest, she had an outstanding warrant for possession of cocaine through the Frederick County Maryland Sheriff’s Office and was transferred to the Worcester County Jail on a $7,500 bond. Kendall Wysinger, 39, of Severn, Maryland was arrested and charged
Correction In the May 20 story, “Budget passes,” had misquoted that $700,000 represents 8.2 cents on the tax rate. The correct calculation is that the dollar amount represents .82 cents on the rate. Ocean City Today apologizes for this error.
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with two counts of pandering, prostitution, two counts of controlled dangerous substance possession and two counts of controlled dangerous substance possession with intent to distribute. He was transferred to the Worcester County Jail on a $50,000 bond. John Ternahan, 37, of Frankford, Delaware, was arrested and charged with two counts of pandering and prostitution. He was released after posting a $10,000 bond. George Dunn Jr., 24, of Georgetown, Delaware, was arrested and charged with prostitution, two counts of pandering and controlled dangerous substance possession. He was transferred to the Worcester County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
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Poetry, signs used as tools to clarify issues with pet stools
By Josh Davis Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Vigilante justice has hit the mean streets of Berlin, as one or more persons has apparently taken matters into his or her own hands, rallying back against a public scourge of – dog poo. More specifically, that would be dog poo that is left by delinquent pet owners on streets, in parking lots, sidewalks or in the otherwise pristine, emerald grass just outside the Atlantic Hotel. To fight this thoughtlessness, one or more of the vigilantes have taken it upon themselves to raise awareness of the problem by placing miniature signs in the offending material itself with a toothpick.
Each one carries a unique caption, for instance, “Don’t be a shrew / bend over / pick up your poo!” or “Hey scallywag, bring a bag!” or “Only a two pump chump leaves behind Fido’s dump / I bet you voted 4 Trump.” The signs also include a uniform set of hashtags: #notcoolberlin, #americasstoolestsmalltown, #yousuckatlife and #poopbombberlin. Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said he was not aware of an ordinance in Berlin that required pet owners to clean up after their pets. He also was not sure if the person or persons who placed the signs was in any kind of violation. “It’s not on my radar right now,” he said.
Social media sites no safe haven for reckless drivers Continued from Page 1 sponses recorded. This is also the first year for the trailer ordinance, which calls for fines on oversized vehicles if they are parked without a permit on resort roads. According to Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard, enforcing the new regulation was a learning experience for the department. “For the most part, citizens abided by the new ordinance and the roads were much more clear and safe for drivers and pedestrians,” Richard said. According to statistics, 31 citations were issued to people that parked their oversized vehicles on the main roads. Forty-two tickets were written
for vehicles that had trailers but no permits. While the exact statistics on traffic enforcement are not available at this time, OCPD will be monitoring social media sites to identify people who were illegally drag racing in the city. “Just like many car enthusiasts who browse through various websites looking for videos, so do our officers,” Richard said. “Our officers have successfully convicted individuals for reckless driving and other traffic offenses as a direct result of videos found online. “Reckless driving such as burnouts and drag racing can turn to tragedy in a matter of seconds,” she added. “Which is why our officers focus on these issues so closely.”
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Tropical ‘spinner’ could have local impact by Monday Continued from Page 1 velop, maybe on Saturday, but that will affect the Carolinas — not so much us,” she said. The National Hurricane Center gave the spinner a 60 percent change to develop into something more serious by the end of the weekend. So the possibility of increased wind, decreased water temperature and more clouds remains present. “More clouds means more potential for thunderstorms,” Ingram said. Sunday and Monday will be cooler than Friday and Saturday regardless, with Sunday and Monday highs in the mid 70s, she said. “The wind will be picking up late Sunday into Monday,” she said. “Monday doesn’t look like a very enjoyable beach day.” Potential wind and rough surf circumstances are increasingly possible later in the weekend, she said, due to onshore flow, air over water moving over land, caused by the spinner. Ingram said she has a high degree of confidence in the Friday and Saturday forecasts, while Sunday and Monday only rank “medium.” “For everyone’s sake, I hope the forecast for Sunday and Monday is wrong,” she said.
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Police continue investigation into fatal motorcycle crash Biker was traveling at 100 mph on Coastal Highway, OCPD have video evidence
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Eric Del Marr, 24, of Germantown, Maryland was killed instantly last Thursday, when his motorcycle collided with a super duty Ford 350 at an unknown speed near the intersection of Coastal Highway and 28th Street. The driver of the Ford, an unidentified 19-year-old from North Beach, Maryland, sustained no physical injuries in the crash, according to police. The incident originated when a Maryland Transportation Authority officer attempted to stop the motorcycle after witnessing Del Marr perform a high-speed wheelie while traveling north near 45th Street and Coastal Highway, police said. Del Marr then made a U-turn on Coastal Highway at 56th Street, travelling south. According to police, the motorcycle fled from the officer, at which time the officer did not pursue the vehicle and lost sight of the driver. Other police units saw Del Marr as he drove south and reported his loca-
tion via radio. It was later determined, officials said, that from 56th Street, Del Marr travelled south on Coastal Highway until 33rd Street where he turned west, and reentered southbound Coastal Highway at 32nd Street. Del Marr then made a U-turn at 23rd Street and travelled northbound at a high rate of speed. At approximately 12:08 p.m., he collided with the Ford near the intersection of 28th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. A police officer involved with the incident reported Del Marr was clocked doing in excess of 100 mph in the posted 35 mph zone. Police spokeswoman Lindsay Richard said police have “limited” video of the incident and that it has been marked as evidence and is unavailable for release until after the investigation is complete. “That evidence classification could extend until after the investigation is complete if the case moves along into the civil court system,” Richard said. Richard also confirmed audio communications between officers and the communications department exists, but is awaiting a ruling on whether it can be released. See RESORT Page 10
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Resort officials deny pursuit involved in deadly collision Continued from Page 7 A YouTube video of scenes before and shortly after the collision, which has since been removed from the site, was confirmed by OC Communications Manager Jessica Waters as showing two police officers following Del Marr with their lights engaged. The police, however, were moving considerably slower than Del Marr was at the time. Sirens could not be heard in the few seconds of recorded video. Local police say they were not involved in a high-speed pursuit of Del Marr at the time of the accident. OCPD policy defines “pursuit” as a police officer operating an authorized emergency vehicle with both lights and sirens activated attempting to apprehend a fleeing suspect, and the suspect attempts to evade capture. Emergency officers are granted certain powers during what is called “non-routine” operation of police vehicles. Those powers, however, are tied to both audio and visual alert systems being active in order for those powers to activate. If both systems are not active, the officer could be held accountable for the safe operation of the vehicle. Pursuit driving is only allowed
under certain circumstances and when safe to do so, under OCPD policy. For traffic offenses, pursuit is not allowed except in the cases of suspicion of operating a vehicle while impaired by substances, or hit-and-run scenarios. “The fact that a person is operating a vehicle recklessly and/or at dangerously high speeds will not, in itself, justify pursuit,” the code reads. Following the accident, OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro released a statement. “Ocean City experienced a catastrophic tragedy that was avoidable and will most certainly be remembered by those who witnessed for a long time to come,” he said. “As we go into a busy weekend and a busy summer season, I ask that you please put safety first. Remember to ‘Walk Smart,’ use crosswalks and cross with the signal. Remember to ‘Drive Smart’ by paying close attention to the road, don’t drive distracted and follow the speed limit and rules of the road. “We want you to have an enjoyable experience in Ocean City,” he said, “but above all we want you to be safe.”
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Stephen Decatur High School students Meg McCready and Carl Echols continue to recover from their injuries after being run over Monday morning by another student’s van in the school parking lot. “I am doing very well considering the circumstances, in my opinion,” McCready said. “The support, love, and prayers have been so influential for me.” According to reports, another high school student was looking for a parking spot at approximately 7:50 a.m. and attempted to back up. He struck both students, who were airlifted to University of Maryland Shock Trauma in Baltimore. McCready suffered the most serious injuries, but by Monday afternoon, she was posting information on Facebook about her condition. “I know there are lots of worried people out there. I personally am doing fine, however, I do have a punctured liver, a few broken bones in various places, and some bruises and scrapes,” she said. “I just want to thank you all for the love, support and prayers. I am so blessed to have such a great flow of support.” Echols was released from the hospital on Tuesday, while McCready remains at Shock Trauma. “I just hope that we both recover quickly and that Meg gets discharged from the hospital soon,” he said. McCready thanked the teachers and crew who took care of her at the school, on the helicopter and at University of Maryland Shock Trauma center. “I have gotten nothing but the best
treatment,” she said. “I thank God every minute for the miracle he has done in my life, and allowing me to have such a great person by my side through the whole thing. I would also like to ask that the driver not be given any ridicule or negativity because this truly was an accident and it is only right to forgive.” Her parents, Pastor Daryl and Traci Blades McCready, also addressed “the outpouring of love and support” from their SonRise Church family, other churches, school administrators, school staff and the community. “We do ask that the same be extended to the driver and his family as well, as this was an unfortunate accident and everyone was left wounded,” the McCreadys said. “Our family is praising God for the miracle He has performed in protecting Meg and Carl from any more serious injuries.” They thanked the fire and emergency service personnel for their diligence. “We are a blessed community,” the McCreadys said. “The outpouring of love and support has been humbling and very overwhelming. Thank you, sincerely.” Stephen Decatur High School personnel, who monitor the parking lots in the mornings and afternoons, immediately responded to the accident on Monday, said Carrie Sterrs, the coordinator of public relations and special programs for the board of education. Currently, the parking lots at Stephen Decatur High School do not have speed bumps or signs for speed control and there is a parking pass system in place. Every student is required to have a parking pass and those who are caught will be reprimanded and instructed to acquire one, Sterrs said. It could not be confirmed whether the student driving the van had a See COMMUNITY Page 12
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) The Ocean City Police Department’s criminal division is investigating a fatal fall from a balcony at a Baltimore Avenue hotel. Last Saturday around 7:20 p.m., police responded to an Emergency Medical Services assist call after Jordan M. Hess, 29, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania fell from an eighth-floor balcony on the south side of the Stowaway Grand Hotel on 21st Street. Paramedics determined that Hess was dead shortly after arrival. Preliminary investigations show that that the incident was accidental, said Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard. “There appears to be nothing suspicious, and there was no damage to the balcony,” she said. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore had verified this theory, citing that the manner of death was accidental. Hess had died from multiple injuries from the fall, said ME Public Information Officer Bruce Goldfarb on Wednesday. Alcohol could have been a factor in the incident, but Richards said that the victim’s blood alcohol content would be determined pending an autopsy. “It’s not 100 percent certain right now, but that will be determined in the next few days,” she said. This is the first fall from a balcony in Ocean City this year. Last year, there were three falls, including two that resulted in serious injury. On May 14, 2015, a 23-year-old West Virginian fell 21 feet from a balcony on 25th Street and Baltimore Avenue. A month later, a 20-year-old man from Myersville, Maryland fell from the second floor from a building on 70th Street and Coastal Highway. He was conscious and alert when EMS arrived. According to police officials, alcohol was a factor in that fall. The resort saw one deadly fall in 2015, although it was believed to be a suicide and not alcohol-induced. The body of a 51-year-old man was found at the base of a condominium on May 15.
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 27, 2016) Forget Fourth of July, forget St. Patrick’s Day, Springfest, Sunfest and Bike Week. Forget Cruisin’ and H2Oi and senior week: Memorial Day weekend beats them all. As local businesses, opening or reopening for their first, fifth or 40th summer dot the i’s and cross the t’s of what they either know or think they will need to get through this weekend, a few common themes emerge in the restaurant industry: getting new hires up to speed, making sure the house is in order and hoping nothing preventable goes wrong. “I keep telling the new hires this is the busiest they’re going to be in their lives. Some of them only have two weeks to get ready,” Adam Horn, regional manager of Ropewalk on the corner of 83rd and Coastal Highway bayside, said. “For some of the new staff, you’ve got to feel bad, since some of them have never worked in restaurants before.” But, he said, the customers are
used to a certain level of service when dining in a restaurant. “They’re being graded pretty harshly so you have to feel bad for them,” he said. Personally, Horn said, he’s going to be occupied trying to keep everything organized, and ensuring he has enough staff on the floor to manage whatever comes up that might affect a customer’s overall experience. Which, according to Madlyn Carder of BJ’s on the Water on 75th and Coastal Highway bayside, is the whole point. “There is no one most important thing, not in hospitality. It’s the whole experience of the customer, from maintaining the customers’ happiness to getting the best out of my staff in a short time,” she said. BJ’s on the Water is more than 30 years old, and is open year-round, which has some advantages, Carder said. “I go from 45 staff to about 150, and from 300 dinners per night to 700. Anything around 300 per night in February is a lot,” but summer is on a different scale, she said. “It takes a lot to get people through your door. A lot more than I ever thought possible, but I want See BUSINESSES Page 20
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Continued from Page 18 BJ’s on the Water to be the best it can be. Even when I leave, I’m still here,” she said. New on the Boardwalk and Sixth Street this year is KJRN, or Kinda Jerky Really Nutty — a store selling jerky, nuts, arrangements and subscription boxes. It opened in March on weekends, and has been open every day for the past two weeks. Owner Philip McGuire, running his first Ocean City and Boardwalk business, said he’s “absolutely ready” for whatever comes this weekend, and he’s depending on his staff of local workers to support him. “That was my choice to become fully staffed with locals. We have a 12 percent unemployment rate in the county, and I want to do my part,” he said. The staff, knowing what they do of the area and its economy, will give KJRN an edge, he said. “We’ve got something to give to each wave of visitors on the Boardwalk: the early morning fitness crowds, the afternoon families and the later crowd,” McGuire said. While Memorial Day weekend is the official start of summer in Ocean City, the crowds begin ramping up around St. Patrick’s Day for the annual parade. Which is a little something Greg Shockley, owner of Shenanigan’s Bar
and Grille near Fourth Street on the Boardwalk, knows about. “We do all our maintenance and repairs over the winter, so we spend February and March getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day, and then we’re ready for the season,” Shockley said. Shenanigan’s has been open for nearly 30 years.
‘It’s about our goal — to be a team and give our best effort to produce the best food and service we can. The money comes after,” he said. “The best individual effort leads to the best team effort. We keep fine tuning to make everything smoother.’ Wes Hanna, owner of Harpoon Hanna’s “We do need a lot of people, but the core staff is in place for St. Pat’s. In early April, the local help, from the high schools and Salisbury University, comes back,” he said. “We do some training, make some revisions to the menu to get both feet on the ground, because we never know what to expect.” Earlier on, Shockley said he de-
layed hiring as long as he could. “We made the conscious choice not to do that any more. Time, experience and success allowed us another way,” he said. Also getting ready for big crowds is Wes Hanna, owner of Harpoon Hanna’s just over the state line in Fenwick Island, off route 54. Harpoon Hanna’s was built in 1983. “We’re a big facility and we’ve spent the past couple of months getting our outdoors areas ready for the crowds. We seat 900 people, and go from 60 year-round employees to 250. We’ll do 2,000 dinners per night, and maybe another 1,200 to 1,500 appetizers daily,” he said. The way to manage it, he said, is to keep everyone’s eyes on the prize. “It’s about our goal — to be a team and give our best effort to produce the best food and service we can. The money comes after,” he said. “The best individual effort leads to the best team effort. We keep fine tuning to make everything smoother.” With a mostly pleasant forecast ahead and weeks of rain behind, Ocean City’s outdoor amenities like the beach and Boardwalk will be supplemented by its other offerings of restaurants, shops and nightclubs to serve a tourist population beset by cabin fever, on this, the busiest weekend of the year.
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) The Ocean City Council has acknowledged that it has a problem on its hands that dates back more than a century ago and the original development of Baltimore Avenue — a right-of-way that the council forgot about until 2005. During the council’s May 17 session, Councilman Wayne Hartman asked that the City Council to revisit Baltimore Avenue situation, specifically the issue that several signs, yards, and properties are encroaching on the city-owned property from North Division Street to 15th Street. “As a council, we need to put on
paper what our intentions are,” Hartman said towards the end of the meeting. “I think we’re holding up development and impacting property values. We need to figure out our needs.” Although it might not look like it, the Baltimore Avenue right-of-way is 75 feet wide, but contains only 44 feet of improved roadway. Starting many years ago, property owners have incorporated the remaining 31 feet as front yards, parking spaces, or porch extensions. Furthermore, the right-of-way’s placement is cockeyed, according to Public Works Director Hal Adkins. “If you come into Baltimore Avenue and stop at North Division, [you see] the majority of the unapproved right-of-way is on the west side. The further north you go, the piece on the west side gets smaller and the east
gets larger,” Adkins said. “When you get all the way up to Fifth Street, the road and the sidewalk on the west side aligns with the right-of-way.” But the direction of the road — and the right-of-way — abruptly changes at 15th Street, where that stretch of Baltimore Avenue was established much later. “Basically, to clean it up so that it ran parallel with the right-of-way lines, you’d have to rebuild the corridor,” he added. According to land surveys, the Sinepuxent Beach Company of Baltimore drew the corridor as a 75-foot right-of-way on a plat in 1890. Once the corridor had been developed with hotels and homes along the paved road, the slight angle was less of an issue. Although most modern property owners were unaware of the right-of-way, those who built the
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‘I feel like we’re holding a lot of property owners hostage with the 30-feet of property that we won’t even need maybe half of it. Even if it’s not able to be funded this year, we should at least let property owners what our intentions are.’ Councilman Wayne Hartman the right-of-way. The mayor and City Council uncovered the crooked easement in 2005, when they contracted Funk & Bolton, attorneys that specializes in right-of-ways. Funk & Bolton then hired surveyors, who then discovered monuments that marked the property boundaries built in the 1890s. Those markers then verified the 75-foot right-of-way’s placement. Funk & Bolton went one step further and pulled the deeds for properties that are adjacent to those that line Baltimore Avenue. Examining those dimensions, the attorneys were able to prove that the right-of-way is not included in the property boundaries – and that they were not included in the tax assessment. Although residents get to use the extra space tax-free, the city may have a firm legal argument to reclaim the parcel. In 1973, the mayor and City Council passed a resolution that recognized several public ways, including the plats established by the Sinepuxent Beach Company, which serves as a legal acceptance of the right-of-way’s parameters. Funk & Bolton also uncovered that
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the easement was publicly discussed by city officials as early as 1902. By the time officials discovered the extent of the right-of-way, however, yards, signs and stairways were built on city property, but no buildings. Feasibly, Ocean City could reclaim the entire 75-foot right of way and extend the street, create a new parking lane, or even use it to place utilities underground at little or no cost to the owners. But the City Council recently extended its deadline to move signs from the right-of-way from June 2016 to 2022, signifying that the city has no immediate designs on the land. Instead of waiting another six years to discuss the matter, Hartman urged his fellow councilmembers to not wait until the last second to act. “I think we need to plan what we’re going to do, and then return the rest of the property to the property owners,” Hartman said. “I feel like we’re holding a lot of property owners hostage with the 30-feet of property that we won’t even need maybe half of it. Even if it’s not able to be funded this year, we should at least let property owners what our intentions are.”
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Ocean City and Chick-fil-A sponsorship deal hits snag Rec and parks commission opts against partnering for special events in West OC
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) A proposal for a West Ocean City casual dining restaurant to sponsor all of Ocean City’s special events died during the Recreations & Parks Commission May 10 meeting. The Chick-fil-A in West Ocean City had informally offered to back several of the department’s events on some level in exchange for advertising. However, some of the councilmembers who sit on the committee were not too keen of having a chain restaurant that sits right across the Route 50 bridge as one of the resort’s official sponsors. “From a personal perspective, we need to support local businesses,” Councilman Wayne Hartman said after the meeting. “If they had a presence in Ocean City, it would be a completely different scenario. But if the sponsor for every event is outside town, it would drive traffic from the north end to West Ocean City. There’s a lot of businesses in between that it would be a disservice to.” Hartman pointed out that sending people to the Chick-fil-A would also
hurt the government, since it would drive people to not buy food or drink in the resort, where those commodities are taxed. The food and beverage tax is .5 percent for Ocean City. In fiscal year 2017 alone, the tax is projected at $1.4 million and would contribute to the convention center’s revenue. “We need to consider the revenue for the city as well as the Recs & Parks department and weigh it against how it would be a detriment to other businesses. West Ocean City has the advantage of a lower tax rate and their land cost is cheaper. I think we need to do everything to protect local businesses,” he said. Councilman Dennis Dare agreed with Hartman, citing that the tax differential did not place the competition between two businesses at an even playing field. “They don’t pay Ocean City tax, and we don’t supply services to West Ocean City,” Dare said. He said that contrary to popular belief, the resort does not supply its unincorporated neighbor with public safety services as a courtesy. “Every time an ambulance goes out to West OC, the town’s taxpayers subsidize that. The volunteer fire company provides services, and we don’t supply the police,” he said. While the Ocean City Police Depart-
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‘We are one community, but we’re talking business here. It’s not Boy Scouts and churches and other things that make up a community.’ Councilman Dennis Dare ment personnel can be spotted across the bridge, Dare said they patrol Eagle’s Landing, the Park & Ride, and the airport, which are the resort’s only footholds in that area. City police do respond to calls for mutual aid, but the Worcester County Sheriff and the state police handle the bulk of the calls. “We are one community, but we’re talking business here. It’s not Boy Scouts and churches and other things that make up a community,” Dare said. “On the same principle, I don’t want a Berlin or Salisbury business to compete with the same dollars in Ocean City.” It would be different if a big corporation that didn’t compete with Ocean City’s businesses wanted to sponsor
the city’s events. For example, a Jeep dealership would be welcome because nowhere can a person buy a Jeep in Ocean City. After much discussion, the commission did not move the Chick-fil-a sponsorship forward. The restaurant may not be the kind of business to city officials want as a sponsor, but they have not ruled out the possibility of other corporate sponsorships to complement the million-dollar promotion deal with Coca-Cola. “We’ve hired consultants in the past to land these deals,” Dare said. “Maybe it’s time for another effort to find corporations or to find businesses that want to package with these special events.
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Addiction awareness meeting draws crowd Opiates main focus of talk with Carozza, Oglesby, plus educators and specialists
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (May 27, 2016) When the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction met for the first time in April, approximately 50 people gathered in a small space tucked inside the Ocean Pines Library. The new group dedicated to raising awareness of the growing heroin problem in the area was formed by two mothers, who had seen their children succumb to addiction. They spent most of that initial assembly listening to stories from survivors and those who had lost loved ones, and from others who simply showed up with questions and concerns, but with little real knowledge of the problem. By Tuesday evening, during the group’s second meeting, things had changed. This session was held in a larger venue, television cameras were set in the room and attendance had easily tripled. Instead of firsthand stories, the group now had guest speakers including local politicians and law enforcement professionals, educators and addiction specialists. Twenty minutes before the scheduled start time, workers at the Worcester County Worship Center in Berlin, where the meeting was moved to accommodate the expected swell in attendance, were still pacing around the room, looking for places to put the overflow of people standing up in the back. Organizers Heidi McNeely and Jackie Ball could be seen near the front greeting guests, talking about the importance of the issue. By all evidence, a movement had been born. “This is our second meeting – that is unbelievable,” McNeely said. “When we held our first meeting, we didn’t know what to expect. We thought maybe, if we were lucky, we’d get 15 people.” McNeely said they had planned to hold the second meeting in the library until about two weeks ago, “when this caught fire.” “Just look at this,” she said. “We cried when 50 people showed up. This is unbelievable, and this just shows you how very, very much we are each touched by this epidemic and how we need to come together to fight to destroy this monster in our community. “A lot of people are angry. A lot of people are frustrated … use that energy that we’re feeling to fight this,” she continued. “You are all warriors, and this is the first step in this battle.” Ball said many in the room had been affected by opiate abuse. “We all have friends who have been addicted. We’ve all been through the struggles,” she said. “I think we all came to the same conclusion a couple of months ago, where enough is
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Corey Hassett, from the Amethyst Recovery Center, speaks to a full house during a Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction meeting in Berlin, Tuesday night.
enough. I think that’s the feeling that everybody has here, so we’re going to take that energy that we’re feeling and we’re going to start to get informed and educate the public, and we’re going to come together and we’re going to try and do something. “I don’t want to hear about one more child who is dying,” Ball continued. “And I’m sure nobody else here does either.” Guest speakers included Del. Mary Beth Carozza, who said she was working with Gov. Larry Hogan, who put together a heroin epidemic task force. She invited a member from that group, Dr. Michael Finegan, a psychologist from Salisbury, to speak. Finegan said one person dies every 19 minutes in the United States because of drug overdoses. Recently, he said 11 people in Wicomico County overdosed during a five-day period. Focusing on harm reduction and peer support could help curb that problem, he said. “We need to use the energy and the suffering in this room,” he said. “ If you want to make a significant difference, speak up with courage.” Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby said his office was focusing on punishing dealers, although he admitted police could not “incarcerate your way out of this problem.” Oglesby said he came to the meeting not only as a prosecutor, but also as a parent. That would become a recurring theme during the meeting. “I am frightened,” he said. “I am terrified, because when I see videos or pictures of news articles … I see my daughter and I see my son because this drug – this scourge – cannot discriminate.” Sgt. Nate Passwaters, head of the Worcester County Drug Task Force, said police saw a huge influx of heroin cases starting in 2012. “In my capacity, I’ve had this opportunity to go to a lot of organization meetings, not just here in Worcester County, but also outside the county in other states,” he said. “By far, this is the biggest turnout I’ve ever seen.”
In the case of overdoses, he said police were focused on tracking the source of the drugs. “We’re not there to victimize – we’re not there to arrest – we’re there to gather information, because knowledge is power,” he said. “Through the commitment [and] unified effort … we can get through this as a community,” he continued. “I’ve ever seen this many people come together. It’s very emotional.” Steve Price, from the Worcester County Board of Education, said he too was overwhelmed by the turnout. “We deal with the youth of our community every day,” he said. “We’ve tried, over the years, to work very closely with the health department, law enforcement, state’s attorney’s office, but that challenge has changed for us, and we understand that. We know we have to be different.” Price said he was also there as a grandparent. “I have three grandsons in our school system, and I’m terrified too,” he said. “I’m here to promise our school system is ready to partner with you, with the community, the health department, whoever we have to partner with to ensure ourselves that our children and future generations don’t go down this path.” Dave Baker, a coordinator with the Worcester County Health Department, spoke about the “Decisions Matter” campaign launched last August in partnership with law enforcement. The campaign includes an awareness drive on billboards, television and radio. He said Worcester County had three drug drop-off boxes that were open 24 hours a day a the Snow Hill, Ocean Pines and Ocean City police departments. Kutresa Lankford, also from the health department, said the resources were also there for people struggling with addiction in the county, especially at the W.A.C.S. Center in West Ocean City, which offers an intensive outpatient care program as well as in-
formation for parents. “Let’s say it’s just a parent who’s calling for a kid and they don’t know where to start. I’m going to suggest that you call to the W.A.C.S. Center, 410-213-0202. We have a counselor every day who is going to be there to help you navigate treatment, navigate options – someone to talk to. A lot of people just need someone to talk to,” she said. While she admitted the health department was not a “one-stop” or beall solution to the problem, she said it could at least serve as a starting point in the conversation. “Our goal is the same goal. Everyone here wants to see people survive. We want people to live,” she said. Dozens of Narcotics Anonymous groups and other organizations in the area that can help people struggling with drug addiction can be found by visiting www.ogana.org or www.na.org. Jake Windsor, a peer support counselor with the health department, and Corey Hassett, from the Amethyst Recovery Center, both spoke as former addicts who are now working in the recovery field. Windsor urged people to take advantage of the health department’s free Naloxone training program, which teaches people to administer the anti-overdose drug. Free classes are held every fourth Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Library, and every second and fourth Friday of the month at the Snow Hill Health Department. “We encourage everyone to get trained,” he said. “It’s basically an hour out of your life to get a prescription that could save a loved one.” He said education was the most important tool for the people who have friends or family with addiction problems, and that one of the few blessings of the situation was that the old stigmas of drug addiction were falling away. “No longer is it the person that is living under the bridge that you can See NEXT Page 106
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Gov. Hogan signs final bills from 2016 session into law Mathias, Carozza each have legislation approved, along with hundreds of others
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Governor Larry Hogan signed 340 bills into law during a pair of Annapolis State House ceremonies this month, including a trio of measures sponsored by Sen. Jim Mathias and a House Bill promoted by Delegate Mary Beth Carozza. On May 19, Hogan inked 144 bills into law, including Carozza’s legislative priority HB 121, which concerns bomb threats. Under the new law, persons suspected of making false statements regarding a bomb or toxic material using a telephone or other electronic device can be prosecuted in the county where the communication originated or was received. Former Delegate Mike McDermott pushed for similar legislation in 2013 and 2014. In the wake of numerous bomb threats made against areas schools earlier this year, Carozza revisited the legislation. “Late last year, Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby and Deputy Sheriff Mike McDermott
brought their concerns and this legislation to my attention when they pointed out that law enforcement did not have the authority to prosecute the crime of making a false bomb threat in the impacted jurisdiction,” she said. “They pointed out the case from a few years ago, when a bomb threat call was made from Wicomico County, and targeted Showell Elementary School. At the time, State’s Attorney Oglesby did not have the legal authority to prosecute, since the call originated in Wicomico County.” The new law does not alter the penalties for making a false statement, which is a felony punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years and/or a maximum fine of $10,000. Included in Hogan’s May 19 signing was SB 726, which established a task force to examine how to convert the Maryland Clean Energy Center into a self-operating entity without altering its mission. The task force is required to submit findings to Hogan by Dec. 1, 2016. Mathias said he was pleased the governor chose to sign the legislation. The goal of the Clean Energy Center, which was established in 2008 to promote and assist in the development of clean energy industry in Maryland, is See AMUSEMENTS Page 28
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Amusements, clean energy, bomb threat bills all signed Continued from Page 27 to improve air and water quality. “This is trying to guarantee the future of the Clean Energy Center,” he said. In addition to examining financing options and sharing of state grant funding resources, the task force will also investigate the establishment of a “green bank,” a public or quasi-public institution that works with private lenders to provide capital for the development of renewable or clean energy programs. “These aren’t giveaways,” Mathias said “It leverages capital investment to get more clean energy on the grid in Maryland.” Also signed into law during the May 19 session was SB 941, which changes the definition of a slot machine to exclude skill-based machines, apparatus or devices located in family entertainment centers that awards noncash merchandise. “This is a very important bill for the amusement arcade industry in Ocean City,” Mathias said. “It protects the Boardwalk and protects the history of the arcades.” Under the new law, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission can issue amusement gaming licenses to family entertainment centers located in Worcester County. If
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The legislation was offered because of potential insurance cost increases for regional development councils. “If their insurance would have gone up, it would have been more costly to local government,” he said. “There were some people that didn’t want this to happen.” Before drafting the legislation, Mathias said the only options for regional development councils were to pay skyrocketing costs for premiums or be uninsured.
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Coast Guard asks boaters to always wear life jackets National Boat Safety Week looks to avoid water deaths
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Downpours might have dampened planned festivities, but the messaging remained the same at the kickoff of National Boat Safety Week held last Saturday at the Coast Guard Station Ocean City on South Philadelphia Ave. The major focus of this year’s campaign is increased use of life jackets. The annual nationwide push to raise awareness of safe boating practices and reduce on-the-water tragedies was held between May 21 and 27. According to the Coast Guard’s 2015 Recreational Boating Statistics, nationwide fatalities totaled 626, an increase of 2.6 percent over the previous year. Of that number, 85 percent of the victims were not wearing life jackets “The real issue is wear them and the facts are people don’t,” said Barry Cohen, vice flotilla commander for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. In the majority of cases, Cohen said drowning victims had access to life jackets but fate intervened before they could get to them. “It’s so hard to put a life jacket on when you’ve been thrown from a boat,” he said. An ounce of prevention can go a long way to avoiding tragedy. Cohen recalled a family who lost three generations to watery graves when their 17-foot aluminum boat capsized. “It was a father, grandfather, grandson and an uncle,” he said. “No one was wearing a life jacket, including the kid, who was seven. The uncle managed to get to the boat and hold on.” The sole survivor, who must live with the horrific memory, was unable to pull anyone else to safety. “He tired to save the kid and just said he couldn’t do it,” Cohen related. “Like I said, nobody was wearing life jackets. That’s the whole point, we all think we can handle the situation.” To make sure folks leave the water with nothing worse than sunburn, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is encouraging participation in Boat Maryland, a $15 safety course, and also offers boat safety inspections for no charge. The Maryland’s Boating Safety Education Act mandates the safety course for boat operators born after July 1, 1972. “You always wear a life vest, adhere to all navigation rules, keep a sharp lookout and be courteous to other boaters,” said Art Flora, flotilla commander for the Coast Guard Auxiliary. While emergency preparedness is paramount, Flora said boaters must also have knowledge of docking, anchoring and passing other vessels to have a fun and safe time on the tides. Water temperatures are another primary concern, even in the spring Cohen said. “It’s only 60 degrees right now and
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Del. Mary Beth Carozza, in front, third from left, joins members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary on Saturday in Ocean City as part of the seventh annual “Wear a Life Jacket” photo shoot, which attempted to break the Guinness Book World Record for most people wearing life jackets worldwide.
Vessel inspections offered at no cost during summer that’s hypothermia temperatures,” Cohen said. “You’re going to lose your ability to swim. You’re going to lose your ability to climb back in the boat or hold on to it.” Even as summer progresses and water temperatures hit 70 degrees, Cohen said hypothermia could still be a problem. “You can still get hypothermia be-
cause it’s a relationship to how long you’re in the water, your physical condition and the condition of the ocean,” he said. “If you’ve got five-foot waves smacking you in the face, you’re going to lose your heat.” For year-round boaters, the risk is greater. “When you get to 30 degrees, like it See COAST Page 32
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From his experience, Cohen said owners of high-priced boats generally believe they’ll pass the inspection easily. In some instances, what was up to snuff at home could have been compromised while trailering and traveling. “You drive your boat from New York to Ocean City, you’ve got a chance that something came loose,” he said. “You’ve got to check it down here before you put it in the water and take off.” By contrast, Cohen said many smaller boat owners are proactive with maintenance. “I call them professional fisherman — they’re not doing it for a living they’re just out here everyday,” he said. “They take care of their stuff because they know they can’t afford to have their engine cut out.” The Coast Guard Auxiliary provides free safety inspections every Saturday and Sunday morning throughout the summer at the West Ocean City ramp. They will also hold the Maryland Basic Boating Course three times during both June and July at the Ocean Pines Library. For more information, contact Cohen at 410-935-4807 or email cgauxoc@gmail.com. “Everybody believes that it’s not going to happen to me. You can’t convince them,” he said. “Even if you have boated all of your life, you may learn something.”
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Feline focused group looks to raise funds Since 1998 Town Cat has provided food and care for large feral kitty population
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) After taking care of thousands of feral cats for 17 years, Town Cats needs help. The organization is launching several fundraisers, including a yard sale and a quarter auction, to help raise money to cover medical and food expenses for feral cats in their care.
“This group feeds more than 200 feral cats daily. In the past, they’ve used grants, donations and their own money,” said Town Cat fundraising coordinator Robyn Baker. “But there’s cases of emergency surgeries or cesarean sections, and those aren’t covered by grants. We started fundraising to take care of those needs.” Town Cats is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing and tending to the feral cat population. The organization started in 1998 when several residents noticed that many summer visitors would leave behind
cats without food or shelter. Volunteers started banding together to humanely trap, neuter/spay and release the cats back into Worcester County. In the last year alone, 267 felines were spayed or neutered through the program. “We often take roughly 16 cats to Annapolis twice a month to be spayed and neutered, since the county’s services can’t handle that amount at a time,” said longtime volunteer Pat Chance. “After the surgery and back here, we take care of them. It’s not a fun job, but it’s fulfilling.”
In addition, Town Cats also builds insulated winter shelters for felines, and has branched out to rescuing and finding homes for kittens and cats. The group also provides a low-cost spay/neuter program to pet owners in need, but that program is limited because its focus is handling the feral cats – and their own veterinarian bills. “We try and help out the best we can, but we need help since our grants are limited to spay or neuter ferals. Our medical bills are astronomical. If we do the low-cost program for pets, See AREA Page 34
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Meanwhile, attendance of Springfest was down by approximately 11,000 people from last year because of the cloudy and rainy weather. Since Thursday and Friday were plagued by wind and drizzle, the trams and their credit cards were only in effect for two-and-a-half days. That small window was perfect to discover any glitches in the new card readers without waiting for the Memorial Day rush. According to officials, there was no technology or human error in running the machines. The readers have been used at several city events and are similar to ones found in retail stores, so staff members already had some familiarity. Internet connectivity worked seamlessly as well, since the city staff checked for wireless dead spots last fall. The biggest issue was printing the receipts. “The paper got a little wet, so there was some problem in feeding it into the readers. Otherwise, it was very basic, very straightforward,” Pryor said. During the May Transportation Committee meeting, city officials suggested buying thicker paper in case of inclement weather. But Pryor said people are moving away from paper in general. “Not many people take the receipt See SPRINGFEST Page 36
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Springfest draws over 90K visitors, tram makes $16K Continued from Page 34 anymore,” he said. “And we purchased quite a bit of the paper, so we might move through that first before we buy a different kind.” City officials first talked about placing credit card readers on trams for an added convenience to tourists and residents at last September’s
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OBITUARIES RICHARD WALLER Beaufort Richard Waller, 72, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 at the Crystal Costal Hospice House of Newport. He had a love for tennis and sailing.Services will be held at a later date in Delaware. He is survived by his son, Chris Waller, of Seaford, Delaware, Richard Waller and six grandsons. He is also survived by his sister, Susan Waller, and nieces, Cassandra Lynch and Heather Lynch of Berlin, Maryland. He will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Crystal Coast Hospice House, 100 Big Rock Weigh, Newport, North Carolina 28570. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org. Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, North Carolina. FRANK LASTNER Cockeysville Francis (Frank) John Lastner passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born on May 10, 1930 to John and Evelyn (nee Keller) Lastner in Baltimore. Frank grew up in Baltimore City and graduated from Loyola Blakefield
in 1948. His studies at Loyola College were interrupted with his enlistment in the United States Marine Corp., after which time he attended TowFrank Lastner son University. Frank also earned a J.D. from the University of Baltimore. He then went on to spend 40 years in various leadership roles with Monumental Life Insurance Company in Baltimore. Frank was happily married to Janet (nee Dickerson) for over 62 years, and enjoyed their family times at the Maryland Eastern Shore. They traveled extensively to the Florida Keys and western U.S. National Parks. Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Janet; brother, Warren Lastner of Baltimore; sons, Mark, and his wife, Virginia, of Devon, Pennsylvania, Marty, of Bel Air, Maryland and Ric, and his wife, Myra, of Hunt Valley, Maryland; and grandchildren, Philip, Ainsley, Leah, Jamie and Christian. He adored his wife Janet and was very proud of the many accomplishments of his sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. In addition to his family, Frank was passionate about basketball. His love for the sport began in earnest in high school when, in 1948, he led the Loyola Dons to capture the Maryland Scholastic Association championship. He then played for the Loyola Grey-
hound’s 1949 team. After his military service, he became captain of Towson University basketball team. He continued to play the game for the next 50 years. Frank represented Maryland in the National Senior Olympics from 2003 through 2015. His faith in God was strong and he was a long serving parishioner at both St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Cockeysville and St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Frank will be remembered at an 11 a.m. Memorial mass on Friday, May 27, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish, located 100 Church Lane, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030. A luncheon reception will immediately follow. The family requests any memorial donation be made directly to: Senior Basketball c/o Bykota Senior Center, 611 Central Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204. DR. MARK L. LUKAS Ocean Pines Dr. Mark L. Lukas, beloved husband and father, 64, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away suddenly on May 13, 2016 at his second home in Naples, Florida. Born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Leonard S. Lukas and Dorothy Ancin Lukas. He was a graduate of Bloomsburg University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare, Uni-
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Cum Laude. Mark maintained a private practice as a vocational consultant in Media, Pennsylvania for over 20 years. He was a member of the St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Berlin, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his son, Connor Caffrey Lukas, and his niece, Caroline Zoeller. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jo Lukas; son, Jan-Paul Lukas, and his wife, Erin Lukas, of Salisbury Maryland; son, Quinn Ancin Lukas; brother, Paul J. Lukas, and his wife, Jane A. Lukas, of Courtdale, Pennsylvania; sister, Patricia Lukas Zoeller, and her husband, Charles Zoeller, of Allendale, New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 23, 2016, at Kopicki Funeral Home in Kingston, Pennsylvania, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ignatius Church. Interment was in the parish cemetery, Pringle. Flowers are welcome, or send donations to: St. Josephs House, 812 Boundary St., Salisbury Maryland 21801. Continued on Page 40
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 38 JOANN MURRAY INNOCENTE CROCKETT Berlin JoAnn Louise Murray Innocente Crockett, 79, of Berlin, Maryland, died peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s home on May 17, 2016. She was the daughter of the late John H. Murray and Grace Seibel Murray. JoAnn is survived by her beloved husband, Darryl Crockett; JoAnn Crockett devoted daughter, Lynn Innocente Barber; son-in- law, Greg, and grandson, Jeremy Barber; dear brother, David F. Murray, and his family; her close friend, casino buddy and caregiver, Cynthia Innocente Suit; many nieces and nephews and countless loving friends. JoAnn was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on May 24, 1936, moved to Maryland in 1951, and lived in and around Beltsville most of her life before moving to Berlin in 1999. She had a multifaceted working life as an executive secretary, typesetter, bookkeeper, office manager and proprietor of JoAnn’s Books. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbia, Maryland. A celebration of her life will immediately follow at a location TBD. Please RSVP to Remembering.JoAnn.2016@gmail.com for
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A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Moreland Cemetery in Baltimore. A donation in her memory may be made to: Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811, or Epiphany Lutheran Church, 4301 Raspe Ave., Baltimore, Maryland 21206. GEORGE EUGENE FANNING Berlin George Eugene Fanning, age 86, died on Friday, May 20, 2016 at his home in Berlin. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Michael J. And Mary M. Fanning. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Margaret Coffman Fanning, and his son, George Eugene Fanning, II of Berlin. He was preceded in death by brothers, Jerome, Father Raymond Fanning, and Edward. Mr. Fanning was a graduate of Central High School in Washington, D.C., and served in the US Air Force. He had worked with Western Electric and AT&T. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Ocean Pines. Rev. William Mathesius officiated. Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Thursday, May 26. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to the Knights of Columbus Council # 9053, 9901 Coastal Hwy. Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Let-
ters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. GEORGE ELMER LEWIS Berlin George Elmer Lewis, age 76, died on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Berlin Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Charles W. Lewis and Pauline Jones Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Anne L. Lewis, and children, George Bradley Lewis, Charles Douglas Lewis and his wife, Jennifer, Roland Krisman Lewis and Tina Louise Hudson. There are four grandchildren, Kevin, Hannah, Matthew and Mason, and one great-granddaughter, Christine. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Charles William Lewis and Larry Lee Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a 1957 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, and had
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worked in the ceramic tile business. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Cremation followed his death. A memorial service will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811, or Wicomico County Humane Society, 5130 Citation Dr., Salisbury, Maryland, 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. DONALD J. “TINY” GRAY SR. Bishopville Donald J. “Tiny” Gray Sr., age 69, of Bishopville, died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury after a long illness. He was born in Elmer, New Jersey and was the son of the late Paul W. and Elizabeth (Addlesberger) Gray. He had been a Merchant Marine for
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Five Stephen Decatur outdoor track and field athletes, from left, senior shot-putter Dayona Godwin, high jumpers, senior Ryan Beach and sophomore Malea Saunders, and senior pole vaulters Evan Haas and Brett Kim will compete in the 3A state championship this weekend at Morgan State University in Baltimore.
Five SD athletes headed to states One shot-putter, two high jumpers, two pole vaulters to compete in track meet
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 27, 2016) Five Stephen Decatur track and field athletes will compete in this weekend’s 3A state championship meet at Morgan State University in Baltimore. They advanced to the state meet because of their top-four performances during the 3A East Regional competition, held Thursday, May 19 and Saturday, May 21, at Reservoir High School in Fulton, Maryland. “The weather was nice Thursday and ended up being not bad Saturday. It didn’t rain significantly during the meet Saturday, although it poured before and after,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “Overall, I was pretty pleased with our performances. We had some pretty good individual performances and five state qualifiers was probably more than I expected. The competition at regionals was tough and we will expect it to be tough at states.” In her first season competing in
outdoor track and the shot put, senior Dayona Godwin captured the Bayside Conference title two weeks ago and last weekend she earned a regional championship. She threw the shot put 33 feet 2 inches – a new personal record – for the victory and won by a large margin. The second place shot-putter threw a distance of 31 feet 11 inches. “The weather was pretty bad, but I feel like I was used to it because that week at practice the rain was off and on. I was practicing in that weather so I feel I was pretty prepared for it,” Godwin said. “Considering it’s my first year, I was very excited. I’m looking forward to states. My dad and I have been doing a little research, and right now I’m sitting like eighth in the state, so I’ve got to keep working during practice and hopefully keep expanding my measurement.” Godwin said her goal for states is 36-37 feet. “I don’t really have nerves, but I know once that day gets here the nerves are going to come. But, my excitement will outweigh it,” Godwin said. This is also senior Ryan Beach’s
first time participating in outdoor track and the high jump event. The top three high jumpers at regionals all got 6 feet, but the tiebreaker came down to scratches at 5 feet 10 inches, Beach said. “I feel like I did pretty well. I could have done a little bit better, but I’m happy with how I did,” Beach said. Six feet was his best high jump of the season. “I was rather happy. I’ve never done track before, so I feel kind of bad for everybody that’s been doing this for so long and I just come in [and do well],” he said. Beach has been very successful throughout the season, finishing in the top of the pack consistently. “I feel like it’s pretty easy to me. I don’t know, it’s jumping. You just have to jump,” he said. He is looking forward to the state meet. “I just want to go out there and do the best I can. I’m not really worried about what place I get,” he said. “Six [feet] 2 [inches] would probably be nice, but I know I can do more than that. I’m going to say 6 [feet] 4 See ATHLETES Page 44
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 27, 2016) A number of Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team members earned Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference and Metro Independent Lacrosse League awards for their performance during the 2016 season. Senior captain Kevin Gates Wyatt Richins not only received AllESIAC First Team accolades, but the midfielder was also named Player of the Year. “It’s always great to get recognized by coaches for your hard work and playing hard throughout the season,” Richins said. “As a senior, it makes it special to go out on that note.” “He’s been a pleasure to coach. He’s like a coach on the field. He’s irreplaceable,” said Prep Coach Kevin Gates. “He’s beyond an impact player. That doesn’t even do him justice, he’s much more than that. He’s going to do great things.” This is the second time in his four years of playing for Worcester where he has been presented with the award. He was also named Player of the Year as a sophomore. Richins, who plans to play lacrosse for Division III Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, led the Mallards with 68 goals. He had 26 assists and also led the team in points (94). Also taking home All-ESIAC First Team distinction were senior captains, goalie Wade Walter, and face-off specialist Ross Dickerson. Walter stopped 127 of the 214 shots he faced this season (60 percent). He also had an assist and scooped up 17 ground balls. Dickerson won 278 of the 353 faceoffs he took this season (79 percentage). He scored four goals and had four assists, and picked up 153 ground balls. Sophomore attackmen Sam Cantello and Tucker Brown, and junior midfielder Patrick Petrera, also received First Team accolades. Cantello finished second behind Richins in points (89) and led the team in assists (36). He scored 53 goals this season. Petrera was third in points (49), with 30 goals and 19 assists. Junior defensemen Max Bisaha and Spencer Copeland, and long stick midfield, freshman Cooper Richins, See RICHINS Page 44
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Richins holds goals, points records Continued from Page 43 were also named to the All-ESIAC First Team. Freshman Cole Berry (defense) and senior Jason Cook (midfield) earned Second Team and Honorable Mention ESIAC awards, respectively. First Team All-MILL accolades were awarded to Cantello, Richins and Dickerson. One of, if not the, most prestigious award â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â Academic All-American â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was presented to Richins. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more honored to receive it,â&#x20AC;? Richins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a combination of lacrosse and academics. To get recognized for putting in the work on the field and in the classroom, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge honor.â&#x20AC;?
Walter and Bisaha received AllMILL Second Team commendations. Honorable Mention distinction went to Brown and Petrera. Worcesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scott Mumford was named Assistant Coach of the Year. This was Mumfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last season, as he has decided to retire. He has been with the program since 1996. Gates also gave out some team awards to his players. The Most Improved Award went to Dickerson. The MVP Award was presented to Walter. Richins received the Coaches Award. In addition, Richins was given a special plaque for breaking the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time records for goals (199) and points (310). He finished his fouryear career with 111 assists.
He also broke the single-season record for goals with 68 this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome to think of all the guys who played here before me, that went on to play Division I, II or III, to be on that level is exciting,â&#x20AC;? Richins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s humbling too.â&#x20AC;? Richins said playing lacrosse for Worcester has been a great experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thank my coaches enough for helping me become the lacrosse player that I am,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to move on and play at the next level.â&#x20AC;? Brown won the John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tresâ&#x20AC;? B. Lynch Lacrosse Camp Scholarship, which includes $500 toward a lacrosse camp of the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice and a $200 gift card to Lax World.
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Two Decatur pole vaulters also qualified for states. Senior Brett Kim only started pole vaulting this season about a month ago because he was recovering from a dislocated elbow suffered during wrestling this winter. Although itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a short time participating in the event this season, Kim still took second during regionals with a vault of 12 feet 6 inches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels good now. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had any problems,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought I did pretty well. It was only the second day I was using that pole. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy. That was same as my personal record that I set last year.â&#x20AC;? Kim, who also advanced to the state meet in 2015, said he is ready for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just going to do my best and see how I place. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to get over 13, maybe a little higher,â&#x20AC;? he said. Senior Evan Haas has the most experience participating in state meets. During indoor track this past winter, he finished in fifth place in the pole vault. He has been hampered by back pain this season, but as a senior, he wanted one more opportunity to compete in the state championship. He placed fourth during the re-
gional meet, vaulting 10 feet 11 inches, to qualify for states. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Considering, I thought I did pretty well. I had two weeks of rest where I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t practice and it felt pretty good going in, then it got bad at the end,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m shooting for 11 [feet], weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see if I can get there. It should be fun. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my last time going. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone every year.â&#x20AC;? Haas has been doing physical therapy for his back and resting up for the state meet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that our region is very difficult is both a good and bad thing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very difficult for our athletes to qualify for the state meet,â&#x20AC;? Stigler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the same time, that is a good thing because all of the individuals that we had qualify have a good chance to place at the state meet.â&#x20AC;? Beach will compete today, Friday, while Godwin, Haas, Kim and Saunders will have their events on Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes we take kids up to the state meet that are just there to participate and really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a chance to place,â&#x20AC;? Stigler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, this year I think we have an opportunity to have multiple placers, which is encouraging.â&#x20AC;?
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Decatur girls’ lax squad falls in state semis
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 27, 2016) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team lost last Saturday’s battle with the Oakdale Bears, 11-10, in the 3A/2A state semifinal round, at Annapolis High School. “We played well, but it was messy and wet. We were getting a lot of fouls that were hurting us,” said Decatur Coach Sara Braniecki. “We weren’t possessing the ball and when we did, we were turning it over. “Defense played awesome, and [goalie] Rachel [Florek] played great. If
we got a shot off, we scored. We just weren’t possessing,” she continued. Oakdale scored a quick goal and then another about four minutes later to take a 2-0 lead. Junior Victoria Kerkovich netted two goals to kick off Decatur’s fivegoal run. Junior captain Lexie VanKirk scored three goals in about three minutes and the Lady Seahawks led 5-2 with just under 15 minutes remaining in the first half. Oakdale tallied three goals in the final minutes and at halftime the game was tied, 5-5.
Junior Claire Porter started things off for Decatur in the second half. Kerkovich then provided the Berlin squad with a two-goal cushion. The Bears cut the advantage to one, but shortly after, Porter scored again and Decatur was on top 8-6 with 18 minutes left in the match. Oakdale went on a three-goal run to take a 9-8 lead with nine minutes remaining. VanKirk answered with two of her own, giving Decatur a 10-9 advantage with eight minutes on the clock. The Bears evened it up about 45
seconds later then notched the game winner with 5:57 left to play. Oakdale went on to play Glenelg High School for the state championship on Tuesday and lost 14-1. “The girls were definitely bummed,” Braniecki said. “We had a good season. They know what they want next year.” VanKirk led Decatur with five goals. “She was face guarded and still had five goals. And when she came in, they crashed on her,” Braniecki said. Kerkovich had three goals, Porter See TEAM Page 46
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Team will lose only two players to graduation Continued from Page 45 chipped in with two goals and three assists. Florek stopped eight Oakdale shots. Decatur finished the season with a 15-2 record. The Seahawks captured their third consecutive 3A/2A East Regional championship title and second straight Bayside Conference crown this year. Braniecki presented the team MVP
Award to senior captain Ellen Bargar, who injured her foot and missed most of the season after having surgery. The Coaches Award went to senior captain Peyton Townsend. Junior Jillian Mitrecic received the Unsung Hero Award and freshman Kennedy Duke earned Rookie of the Year honors. Kerkovich was awarded Most Improved accolades and the Sportsman-
ship Award was presented to junior goalie Sara Mitrecic. Braniecki said she enjoyed her first season as head coach. “It ended a little too soon, but it was nice to have such a good season,” she said. “They’re an awesome group of girls. They love lacrosse, they’re super passionate and they’re willing to learn and they set high goals. I’m definitely looking forward to next year.”
The squad will lose only two players – Bargar and Townsend – to graduation, but Braniecki is confident the team will be strong next season. “We’re going to miss the two of them, but it’s really exciting that we’ll have a lot of returners next year,” Braniecki said. “We’ll have 10 [juniors returning as] seniors next year and they want a state title. They have high hopes.”
SD tennis players exit in tourney first round By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 27, 2016) Eight Stephen Decatur tennis players competed in the District VIII tournament, held May 19-20, in Cambridge. Unfortunately, all of the Seahawks were eliminated in the first round. “We were just outmatched this year. The competition was much better in the north [Bayside Conference] this year,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “We don’t see the north teams during the season. We just didn’t do the little things up there.” Junior Katrina Harrell battled in the girls’ singles division, while senior Reed Watson competed in the boys’ singles tournament.
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Sophomore Laila Mirza and senior Marina Wheeler, who both played singles during the season, teamed up for doubles. Captain Christian Beres and junior Josh Domingo paired up for doubles action. They both took the court as singles players during the regular season. Their first-round match went into two tiebreaker sets, but Beres and Domingo were unsuccessful. Senior captains Katie Withers and Logan Romberger led their respective squads in the No. 1 singles spot this season. The duo came together for mixed doubles during the district tournament. Both the Decatur boys’ and girls’ teams finished the regular season
with 6-6 records. The boys’ squad won only two competitions in 2015, so earning six victories this year was an improvement. The team will graduate five players – Beres, Watson, Romberger, Deep Patel and Jose Robles – all of whom had starting spots on the court. “It will be tough to refill those shoes. They’ve all been with the team three years, most of them four,” said Coach Steve Berquist. “I’ve seen a lot of improvement over the last three years from the seniors. They were beginners when they started and they had a good senior year.” Berquist thought the season went great overall.
“We won some of the matches we didn’t win last year and did so pretty decisively,” he said. “All of the new guys got a lot better. They’ll have to fill some big shoes next year. Their experience this year will have to go a long way.” Berquist said his players are allaround great kids and good studentathletes. “It’s been more than a pleasure coaching them,” he said. “They’re involved in so many things, tennis is one of many activities on their plates. It’s really opened my eyes and it’s what being well-rounded is all about.” Berquist presented the team MVP See SD Page 47
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Mako Mania tournament now in 20th year
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 27, 2016) After a long winter and rainy spring, fishing enthusiasts are eager to get back on their boats as the 2016 tournament season is now underway. Final registration for the 20th annual Mako Mania, presented by Bahia Marina Tournaments, will be Thursday, June 2, beginning at 4 p.m. at Bahia Marina on 22nd Street, bayside. A captains’ meeting will follow. The tournament is normally held during the first full week of June, but it is a little earlier this year, Mako Mania co-director Earl Conley said. This year it will also not conflict with the South Jersey Shark Tournament, held June 8-11. “We expect more interest and a
boost in numbers because of that,” Conley said. “It’s been so rainy. If we see some good weather, we should see a larger turnout. We get some diehards each year.” The entry fee is $500 per boat for up to four anglers. Two additional anglers — to make a six-person team — may be added to a boat at $50 each. There will be a one-day (different team) entry fee of $300 for charter boats. Anglers will fish two of three days, Friday through Sunday, June 3-5. All fish must be weighed at Bahia Marina. Scales will open at 3:30 p.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to watch the weigh-ins, which typically draw a large crowd. This tournament has added-entry categories for the heaviest thresher, mako sharks and bluefish. Prize
SD tennis coaches pleased with performance this year Continued from Page 46 Awards to Beres and Domingo. He gave Coaches Awards to Romberger and Patel. Freshman Jonathan Petito received the Rookie Award. Most Improved recognition went to Watson and Robles. Romberger was also presented the Sportsmanship Award. The girls’ team will lose two players – Withers and Wheeler – to graduation. Greenwood said he was pleased with the girls’ performance this year, especially with so many newcomers. Only five of the 12 players on his roster competed in 2015, the rest of the group
this year was new to the program. “We lost six girls [to graduation last year], so I thought we did pretty well this year. Overall, I thought we grew a lot and hopefully next year we’ll be better,” he said. “It was fun this year. The girls had a lot of enthusiasm.” Greenwood presented the Team Leader Award to Withers. Junior Megan McConnell received the Most Improved Award. The Top Newcomer Award went to freshman Grace Beres and Mirza won the Coaches Award. Beres also took home the Sportsmanship Award.
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money will be awarded for the three heaviest mako and thresher sharks, and top two bluefish. There will also be a $1,000 bonus mako (heaviest winner takes all) calcutta. Entering this category will increase the amount of prize money paid out to the angler who lands the largest mako. Despite poor weather conditions this spring, Conley said some makos have been caught. “Usually, Mako Mania gets a streak of luck,” Conley said. “We’re prepared and ready to go. We expect another great response from our shark fishermen.” The crew that releases the most sharks will receive the “W.W. Harman” $1,000 award in honor of the late William W. Harman, who launched shark tournaments in the
Wor-Wic CC golf tournament held June 3 in Berlin
(May 27, 2016) Wor-Wic Community College will hold its 15th annual golf tournament on Friday, June 3, at WorWic’s Ocean Resorts Golf Club in Berlin. Registration begins at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner and awards will be held at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit Wor-Wic’s child development center. The format will be a scramble with four-person teams. Prizes will be awarded for hole-in-one, closest to the pin, longest drive and to the top three teams for low net and gross scores. The cost is $500 per team of four. For sponsorship information or team registration, visit the college website at www.worwic.edu or contact Paula Thomas-Shipley at 410-334-2810.
resort about three decades ago. An awards ceremony will take place after the scale closes on the final fishing day. One hundred sixty-eight anglers and captains headed offshore on 37 boats last year during the 19th annual Mako Mania Shark Tournament. The extended forecast prior to the 2015 tournament was unfavorable, which deterred some captains with smaller boats from participating in the tournament. Conditions were a little rough offshore the first day of Mako Mania, but the ocean was calmer for the next two, much better for fishing than expected. A total of $68,090 was paid out to tournament winners. For more information, call Bahia Marina at 410-289-7438.
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OCMC presents Memorial Day Tournament By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 27, 2016) For five years, the Ocean City Marlin Club hosted a bluefish tournament during Memorial Day weekend. The focus of the competition for the first five years was bluefish, but organizers changed the format a bit for the sixth annual competition, last year. In 2015 the event, renamed the “Memorial Day Tournament,” still offered a category for bluefish, but there was also tuna and mako shark divisions as well. “It was a big boost to the tournament last year,” Franky Pettolina, OCMC president and tournament co-organizer, said. “More boats fished because of it and there was more prize money. All around, it was a big improvement to the tournament. We were really pleased with the outcome last year.”
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Since the additions were so well received, the seventh annual tournament this weekend will offer the same divisions. “It’s looking like we’re going to have a good weekend, weather-wise,” Pettolina said. “I think people are itching to get out there. We’re hoping for 30 or more boats and, with the weather, I think that can happen.” Registration for the 2016 competition begins at 6:30 p.m. today, Friday, at the Marlin Club on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captain’s meeting will follow at 8 p.m. Anglers do not have to be Marlin Club members to participate. The boat entry fee is $300 (for four anglers). Participants will fish one of two days: Saturday, May 28 or Sunday, May 29. A portion of the entry fee will again be donated to the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund, which provides support, encouragement and a better life for veterans. Weigh-ins will take place at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City on Saturday and Sunday from 4-6:30 p.m. Prize money will be awarded to anglers who hook the three heaviest fish in each division. The minimum tournament size for bluefish is 12 inches. The weight minimums for tuna and mako are 30 and 100 pounds, respectively. Added entry-level calcuttas, or side wagers, ranging in cost from $100-$500 are available for bluefish and meatfish (tuna and mako shark). Participating in the additional calcuttas increase the prize money payout for top fish. Since it has been such a rainy spring, anglers have not been out fishing as much as in past years, Pettolina said. Most of the bluefish have been caught in the bay or surf, he said. They have also been as far out as the Jack Spot – about 20 miles from shore. “The best fishing has been in the
bay and surf so there’s a chance for the winning bluefish to come close to home,” Pettolina said. Some tuna and mako sharks have been caught in the canyons – from the Baltimore to Poor Man’s and Washington – from 50 to 80 miles out. “Everything in the tournament is here,” Pettolina said. An awards banquet will take place Sunday from 6:30-9 p.m. at the club. Four banquet tickets are included with each boat entry fee. The cost for each additional ticket is $15. Twenty-two boats entered the 2015 tournament and one angler fished from shore. A Salt Weapon 2 brought a 48.8pound yellowfin to the Sunset Marina dock to take first place in the tuna division. The team won $855. Magic Moment hooked a 42.6pound yellowfin to finish in second place. Because of participation in added entry-level calcuttas, the crew received $3,528. The Reel Intents team boated a 41pound yellowfin, good for third place. The group was awarded $1,017. The Odinspear crew was presented with $455 for a 37.8-pound yellowfin. Anglers aboard Gret’s Three J’s boated a 120.6-pound mako shark and took home $5,850. Despite the best bluefish fishing in several years, Pettolina said after the 2015 event, no bluefish were brought to the scale. A number of bluefish were in the bay and inlet as well as some offshore, but most participants were fishing for tuna and mako during the tournament. There was a good quantity of both tuna and mako, he said, but they were running on the smaller side. A total of $11,700 was paid out to tournament winners last year. Approximately $3,500 was presented to the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 410-2131613. To learn more about the Cather-
ine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund, visit www.kratzmemorialfoundation.com.
Third annual ‘Pars for Paws’ tourney scheduled June 2
(May 27, 2016) The Worcester County Humane Society invites golfers to the third annual “Pars for Paws” on Thursday, June 2 at Eagles Landing golf course in Berlin. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $100 per player and includes greens fee for 18 holes, a cart, box lunch, and awards ceremony immediately following the tournament at Harborside in West Ocean City, which includes one orange crush and appetizers. All money raised goes to the care of the animals at the no-kill shelter. Golfers, donations and sponsors are needed to make this a success. The humane society is looking for individuals and businesses that would like to make a monetary donation or donate raffle prizes. “By having generous sponsors, the money raised at the event goes directly to the care of our animals instead of paying for the event,” said Sandy Summers, “Pars for Paws” chairwoman. For more information about “Pars for Paws,” contact Summers at 443235-5647. Worcester County Humane Society, located at 12230 Eagle’s Nest Road, is a private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter that relies primarily on donations to care for the many animals that find their way to the shelter. For more information, visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for available pets and event updates.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 5 HOLLY CT. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Timothy Smith a/k/a Timothy J. Smith, dated March 25, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5228, folio 186 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 10, 2016 AT 1:20 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03-108376 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. 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 $39,000 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 Co. 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 re-
fund 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 60031. 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-5/26/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 107 HICKORY ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 29, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4848, Folio 684 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $84,800.00 and a current interest rate of 3.87500% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 14, 2016 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., 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 $9,000 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. 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
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TRUSTEE’S SALE 23 Morning Mist Drive Berlin, MD 21811 AKA: 23 Morning Mist Drive Ocean Pines, MD 21811 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated January 26, 2009 and recorded February 12, 2009 in Liber SVH 5197, folio 001, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on June 13, 2016, at 3:30 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust. TAX ID: 03-102408 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $15,500.00 by cashier’s/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. The balance of the purchase price together with interest thereon at 5.125% per annum from date of sale to receipt of purchase price by Trustees must be paid by cashier’s check within 10 days after final ratification of sale. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. All real estate taxes and other public charges and/or assessments to be adjusted as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. If applicable, any condominium and/or homeowners association dues and assessments that may become due after the date of sale shall be purchaser’s responsibility. Purchaser shall pay all transfer, documentary and recording taxes/fees and all other settlement costs. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed; a forbearance,
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 18 SEAGRAVE LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Marie A. Caldwell, dated March 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4902, folio 649 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., 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 Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 6, 2016 AT 2:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., 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 $26,000 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 Co., 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 #15-616664) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/19/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10900 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #914 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 13, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4437, Folio 517 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $212,000.00 and a current interest rate of 5.75000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 7, 2016 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 914 in “Golden Sands Club 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 $15,000 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. 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 OCD-5/19/3t _________________________________ J. Richard Collins, Esquire 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE AND IMPROVED TIME SHARE INTERVAL WEEKS IN THE POINTE ON THE BAY CONDOMINIUM By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland (Case No. 23C16000295) the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the parking lot of the Pointe on the Bay Condominium, 2209 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. UNIT 305 306 308 200 400 304 306 200 404 309 203 300 209 305 400 309 401 407 300 200
WEEK 19 32 6 25 13 49 26 14 44 52 36 48 18 43 46 42 44 14 15 19
with a remainder over in fee simple absolute, as tenant in common with the other owners of all the other unit weeks listed in that percentage interest, as determined and established by the listed percentage interest contained in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions in Pointe on the Bay Condominium, and all amendments and supplements thereto. The properties will be sold subject to all prior encumbrances, covenants, restrictions, easements and rights of way of record and to any amendments of this advertisement announced at the time of sale. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit and/or payment requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any and all time share interval weeks for sale at the time of sale. Each time interval will be sold, as is, without any warranties or guarantees. TERMS OF SALE: Payment by cash, certified check, cashier’s check or funds acceptable to the Trustee equal to the amount of the purchase price shall be paid at the time and place of sale. Final settlement shall be within 30 days after final ratifica-
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PUBLIC NOTICES tion of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, unless said period is extended by the Trustee, for good cause shown, time being of the essence. The property will be sold subject to all restrictions, liens, covenants and encumbrances of record. In the event that the Purchaser fails to go to settlement as required, the property shall be resold at Purchaser’s risk and expense. The Maintenance Fee, which includes taxes, water, sanitary charges and all other municipal, county and State charges to which the property may be subject to, will be adjusted at date of sale. Should a secured party be unable to convey the property, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be a refund of money paid. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and documentation preparation and title fees and insurance shall be borne by the Purchaser. The improvements are being sold in an “AS IS” condition, without any warranties, express or implied. Risk of loss passes at date of sale. For further information, please contact the Trustee. J. Richard Collins Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410-289-3553 Trustee OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________ 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. 8404 LITTLE BROWN ROAD EDEN, MD 21822 CASE NUMBER 23-C-16-000084 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Norman Gregory Wilson, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 6235, folio 079, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, 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 31, 2016 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 6235, folio 079, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 6068, folio 019. 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 $13,000.00 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 4.25000% 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 thereafter 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 $250.00 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, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________
McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 206 8TH ST., UNIT #22 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Irfan N. Faizi and Isabel D. Faizi, dated February 28, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4885, folio 458 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., 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 Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 6, 2016 AT 2:16 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit No. 22 in the “Surfside 8 Condominium” 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 $10,000 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 Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 7.25% 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 #2012-28587) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/19/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 511 ROBIN DRIVE, UNIT 204 F/K/A 511 EAGLE DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Thomas Earl Chakalakis, dated July 17, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3822, Folio 286 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $50,000.00, and an original interest rate of 6.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on May 31, 2016 AT 3:30PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property being sold is a condominium unit and all common elements appurtenant thereto. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $5,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. 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. At the Substitute
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PUBLIC NOTICES Trustees’s discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, 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. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and 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 his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Michael McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________
NOTICE The Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berlin, MD will hold a Public Hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD to consider an Annexation Resolution. The Resolution reads as follows: ANNEXATION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERLlN, A MUNlCIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, PROPOSlNG THE ANNEXATION TO THE TOWN OF A CERTAlN AREA OF LAND SITUATED AND CONTIGUOS TO AND ADJOlNlNG UPON THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF BERLlN AND PROVIDlNG FOR THE CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES APPLICABLE TO THE PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE BOUNDARY OF THE TOWN OF BERLIN WHEREAS, The Town, as owner, has petitioned the Worcester County Commissioners to annex certain property parcels known as Worcester County Tax Map Number 25, Parcel 52, Parcel 410 and the Northern portion of Parcel 57. WHEREAS, Upon annexation the properties are to be zoned R-1 Residential District. WHEREAS, The Town will serve the properties with municipal water, sewer, trash collection, police protection and all other related services afforded to properties within the corporate limits of the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin as follows: The above described property shall be added to the Town, subject to the provisions of the Berlin Municipal Charter and the conditions referred to herein. day of , Approved this 2016 by the Mayor and the Town of Berlin, Maryland, by affirmative vote of to opposed, with abstaining. Elroy Brittingham Sr., Vice President Wm. Gee Williams, III, Mayor ATTEST: Laura Allen, Town Administrator OCD-4/14/4t _________________________________
BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. KEVIN DALY LORRAINE DALY 10427 Brighton Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001025
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 2nd day of May, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 10427 Brighton Road, 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 6th day of June, 2016, 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 30th day of May, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $230,100.00. 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-5/12/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAM, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16509 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FRANCES EMMA DIEHL NICKELS Notice is given that John Frances Nickels, 207 Pinetree Court, Pottstown, PA 19464, was on May 05, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Frances Emma Diehl Nickels who died on November 21, 2014, 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 5th day of November, 2016. 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. John Frances Nickels 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: May 12, 2016 OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Division 6. Changes and Amendments, Section 110-143. Procedure for map amendments, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City – an application has been filed for a change in zoning classification for properties with a combined site area of approximately 4.4 acres that are currently zoned M-Manufacturing, and DMX-Downtown Mixed Use to the I-1 Inlet, Zoning District. The MManufacturing property is described as Map 110, Parcel 3968, Lots 1-7, 11-13, 17-31 and A-E and a portion of St. John’s Avenue (closed), Block 39N of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, 1891; and further described as located on the south side of 1st Street, north side of North Division Street, and eastern side of Sinepuxent Bay, and locally known
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PUBLIC NOTICES as 309-1st Street, formerly Cropper Concrete Company, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. The DMX property is described as Map 110, Parcel 3969, Lots 33-36, Block 39N of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, 1891; and further described as located on the south side of 1st Street, and west side of St. Louis Avenue, and locally known as 305-1st Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ATTORNEY FOR ROPEWALK BEL AIR PROP., LLC CONTRACT PURCHASER (FILE #1614100002) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-5/12/4t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. WILLIAM BYRD NOCK, JR. FAYE BENSON NOCK 315 East Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001534
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of May, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 315 East Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of June, 2016, 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 30th day of May, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $128,000.00. 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-5/12/3t _________________________________
proposed FY17 Budget is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________
JAMES E. CLUBB JR. ESQ 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
Town of Berlin Public Hearing Ordinance 2016-03
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The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a Public Hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 7 pm in the Council Chambers, in Town Hall, 10 William St. Berlin, Maryland for the purposes of amending Chapter 26, Article III, Division 4, Section 26-156(B), as follows: (b) Inspections shall be made and documented for each environmental site design (ESD) planning technique and practice at the stages of construction specified in the design manual by the town, or its authorized representative. or certified by a professional engineer licensed in the state. Copies of the complete Ordinance may be obtained at the address above during regular business hours, or by calling 410-641-2770. OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16515 Notice is given that the Surrogate’s Court of Mercer County, NJ appointed Carol McKenzie, 269 Fenwood Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08619; and Robert Winthrop, 6 County Greens Drive, Holtsville, NY 11742 as the Executors of the Estate of Janet M. Winthrop who died on December 13, 2015 domiciled in New Jersey, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James E. Clubb Jr. whose address is 108 8th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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. Carol McKenzie Robert Winthrop Foreign Personal Representatives 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: May 13, 2016 OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________
NOTICE Town of Berlin Public Hearing Ordinance 2016-04 The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a Public Hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 13, 2016, in the Mayor and Council Chambers, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland for the purpose of approval of the FY17 budget. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16514 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RONALD L. SEESE Notice is given that Jeffrey S. Seese, 2190 Reservoir Heights Drive, Hanover, PA 17331, was on May 06, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ronald L. Seese who died on May 5, 2016, 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 6th day of November, 2016. 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. Jeffrey S. Seese 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: May 12, 2016 OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: MAE BELLE FISSEL ESTATE NO. 16519
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 07/12/2016 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: 5/19/2016 OCD-5/19/2t _________________________________ JAMES W. ALMAND ESQ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16448 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE W. FOLLMER Notice is given that Pamela W. Marshall, 12940 Shoal Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on May 10, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Josephine W. Follmer who died on February 24, 2016, 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 10th day of November, 2016. 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. Pamela W. Marshall 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: May 19, 2016 OCD-5/19/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Jennifer Rochino 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Estate of Richard Dennis King 107 Windjammer Road Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001489
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 13th day of May, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 107 Windjammer Road, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 13th day of June, 2016, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 16th day of June, 2016. The Report of Sale states
the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $90,850.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/19/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Todd A. Mitchell and Michele C. Mitchell Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001332
NOTICE ORDERED, this 12th day of May, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 6 Aurora Court, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 13th day of June, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 6th day of June, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $97,000.00. 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-5/19/3t _________________________________ THE COLLINS FIRM JAMES J. COLLINS, ESQ. 1501 FARM CREDIT DRIVE, SUITE 2000 MCLEAN, VA 22102
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16442 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Prince William County, VA appointed Dolores J. Morrow, 14060 Timothy Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard C. Morrow who died on March 06, 2014 domiciled in Virginia, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Damian J. O’Connor whose address is 4803 Bennington Place East Jefferson, MD 21755. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester.
All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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. Dolores J. Morrow 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: May 19, 2016 OCD-5/19/3t _________________________________ GUY R. AYRES III AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842
NOTICE OF TAX SALE OF PROPERTY IN THE TENTH ELECTION DISTRICT, SUB-DISTRICTS 101-109, WORCESTER COUNTY, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Town of Ocean City, Maryland municipal taxes and assessments under levies of the tax years 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid; and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon, Attorney and Advertising Fees of $258, and the costs of attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as the City Manager and Collector of municipal taxes in the Tenth Election District, Worcester County, Ocean City, Maryland as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland (Tax-Property Article Section 14-808 et seq. of the Annotated Code of Maryland), the undersigned City Manager and Collector of Taxes, will sell at public auction, at City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, on FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016 AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. the below described properties: Item 1 10-057078 and 1003496116: Described as Golden Gate Condominium, Apt 2 S 5, Assessed to Carlos B. & Dendry L. Aguilar, Assessed Value $111,600, Waste-
water, Interest and Penalties Due $863.01. Item 2 10-250897 and 6088138796: Described as Jamaica Condominium II, Unit 310, Assessed to Roxanne E. Berry, Assessed Value $161,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $864.49. Item 3 10-215544 and 10537932656: Described as Osprey Way Condominium, Unit 4, Assessed to Judy L. Blowe, Assessed Value $224,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,410.34. Item 5 10-389313: Described as Island Cabana Condominium, Unit 204, Assessed to John J. Cauley III & Ronald G. Mitnick Sr, Assessed Value $307,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,453.65. Item 6 10-197384 and 13090329696: Described as PL Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk, Assessed to Joseph Coratolo, Assessed Value $116,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,029.75. Item 7 10-080312 and 1164679948: Described as Sunset South Condominium, Unit 3, Assessed to Susan E. Davis, Assessed Value $158,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $794.75. Item 8 10-146933 and 2936721370: Described as Carousel Center Condominium, Unit 5-1109, Assessed to Duane J. Farley, Assessed Value $288,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,269.50 Item 9 10-287235 and 10527145216: Described as Harbor Sails Condominium, Unit 108 P 1, Assessed to Monica B. French, Assessed Value $122,933, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,134.16. Item 10 10-327431 and 5250351086: Described as Lighthouse Cove Condominium, Unit B, Assessed to Craig L. Garfield Jr., Assessed Value $165,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,218.16. Item 12 10-375053 and W11130341: Described as Harbour Club Condominium, Unit 8 B C P9, Assessed to GLB Real Estate LLC, Assessed Value $233,500, Interest and Penalties Due $323.69. Item 13 10-431751 and 11123367731: Described as Coral Seas Condominium, Unit 407, Assessed to Robert W. & Vicki K. Hall, Assessed Value $320,533, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $3,646.26. Item 14 10-140854 and 2832520306: Described as High Point North Condominium, Unit 4G, Assessed to Russell E. Jr. & Joann Hamill, Assessed Value $207,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,043.17. Item 15 10-090172 and 8979111590: Described as Oceana Condominium, Unit 708 B2, Assessed to Yvette C. Hudyma, Assessed Value $298,467, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,233.45. Item 16 10-389984 and 9869561301: Described as Wild Dunes Condominium, Unit 301, Assessed to Yvette C. Hudyma, Assessed Value $733,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,967.93. Item 18 10-223806 and 11788334126: Described as Sea Witch
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PUBLIC NOTICES Condominium, Unit 106 P1, Assessed to Peter & Barbara Johnson, Assessed Value $204,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,347.68. Item 20 10-085659 and 10666710866: Described as Beachcrest Condominium, Unit 21, Assessed to Kenneth B. & Jennifer Maher, Assessed Value $221,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $801.99. Item 25 10-361214 and 10044156162: Described as Royal Place Condominium, Unit B, Assessed to Robert W. Miller IV, Assessed Value $92,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $953.23. Item 26 10-117445 and 7523516278: Described as Century I Condominium, Unit 1007, Assessed to Richard & Eleanor Minor, Assessed Value $269,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,233.45. Item 27 10-194636 and 12070929198: Described as PL Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk, Lot 1112 Sec 3, Assessed to Oliver Stanley & Robert Kenton, Assessed Value $114,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,053.20. Item 28 10-194873 and 685929244: Described as PL Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk, Lot 1131 Sec 3, Assessed to Margaret A. Patterson, Assessed Value $127,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $934.64. Item 31 10-279275 and 10536943864: Described as Our Place at the Beach, Unit 203 B P6, Assessed to Ralph & Gwendolyn Polifroni, Assessed Value $200,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,589.98. Item 32 10-751837 and 11475573243: Described as Clammers Cove Villas Condominium, Unit 1, Assessed to James N. & Stacey M. Porter, Assessed Value $312,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,251.45. Item 34 10-205239 and 10752131092: Described as Old Port Cove West Condominium, Unit 24 P 4, Assessed to Thomas R. & Vickie J. Rohrer, Assessed Value $160,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $863.01. Item 35 10-225914 and 9823734500: Described as Seaway Condominium, Unit 14, Assessed to Thelonious T C & Susana G. Rudd, Assessed Value $160,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,229.94. Item 36 10-122090 and 9612317114: Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 606, Assessed to Mike Mehrzad Sami, Assessed Value $197,167, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,132.96. Item 37 10-367077 and 637993026: Described as Royal Palm TH Condominium, Unit 23B, Assessed to Charlotte I Scott, Assessed Value $118,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $737.19. Item 43 10-239397 and 12152136824: Described as Le Lisa Condominium, Unit 204, Assessed to Splinter Holding LLC c/o Marilyn Shaughnessy, Assessed Value $226,167, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,173.64. Item 44 10-239990 and 39395-
36934: Described as Marlin Cove Condominium, Unit 704, Assessed to Donald Sr. & Donald Jr. Stifler, Assessed Value $204,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,260.23. Item 45 10-432383-10691167597: Described as The Garden Condominium Sunset Island, Unit LUG-AT-3D PH6, Assessed to Jeffrey D. Thomas, Assessed Value $316,367, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,260.23. Item 46 10-098262 and W07383953: Described as Ponte Vista Condominium, Unit 207, Assessed to Treeline LLC, Assessed Value $208,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $672.81. Item 48 10-390362 and 8865561429: Described as Ocean Break Condominium, Unit 401, Assessed to Martin J. Welsh, Assessed Value $538,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,414.69. Item 49 10-221757 and 3657333754: Described as Tobins Quarters Condominium, Unit D, Assessed to Karen Pedersen & Barry Wright, Assessed Value $114,233, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,426.19. Item 50 10-230268 and 3789535262: Described as Ocean Point No 2 Condominium, Unit 311, Assessed to Paula E. Yurcisin, Assessed Value $108,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $773.87. Item 51 10-214629 and 10329732496: Described as Ocean Loft Condominium, Unit 6 N B, Assessed to Marion F. Zulty, Assessed Value $197,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $898.40. OCD-5/19/4t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROGRESS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland will conduct a Public Hearing to obtain the views of citizens on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. The hearing will be held on: TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 AT 10:20 A.M. IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101 GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 The purpose of the Public Hearing is to assess the program progress on the following CDBG Program grant received from the State of Maryland: 1. MD-15-CD-23 which calls for the rehabilitation of 18 owner occupied homes in Worcester County for residents with low to moderate household incomes. The total grant amount is $300,000.00 and the CDBG grant term is scheduled to end on July 31, 2016. To date $270,980.77 of the CDBG funding has been committed and supplemental funding in the amount of
$137,416 has been obtained from other State programs. Seven projects have been completed, five are under construction and two are pending final work write-ups. The County intends to apply for an amendment to this grant requesting a time extension of one year to July 31, 2017. Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 3 business days advance notice to Kelly Shannahan, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer at 410-632-1194. County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland OCD-5/26/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 16-21, on the lands of Wallace and Cleo Rayne, requesting a variance to permit the construction of a single-family dwelling on a parcel not having road frontage on a public or approved private road, served by a 10’ wide easement in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-122(c)(2), ZS 1-201(b)(4), and ZS 1306(a)(7), located at 9516 Morris Road, at the intersection of Selbyville Road, Tax Map 2, Parcel 112, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 16-19, on the lands of Paul & Betty Scarborough, requesting a special exception for the bulk storage and wholesale of fuels (propane) in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1210(c)(8), ZS 1-305(b) and ZS 1-325, located at 5512 Snow Hill Road, approximately 0.35 miles south of Whiton Road, Tax Map 55, Parcel 6, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 16-20, on the application of Mark Cropper, Esquire, on the lands of Michael Quillin & J.D. Quillin III, requesting two variances to the ordinance prescribed front yard setback off of minor collector highways from 75 feet from center of the road right-of-way to 45.3 feet (an encroachment of 29.7 feet) off of Old Bridge Road and from 75 feet from center of the road right-of-way to 28.64 feet (an encroachment of 46.36 feet) off of Keyser Point Road, associated with a proposed single-family dwelling in the R- 4 General Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-
208(b)(2), ZS 1-305(b)(1) & (2), and ZS 1-326, located at 12509 Old Bridge Road at the northwesterly intersection of Keyser Point Road, Tax Map 26, Parcel 177, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 16-12, the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Robert & Kimberly Durkin, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area buffer regulations associated with a proposed single-family dwelling and a variance to the ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 20 feet to 7 feet (an encroachment of 13 feet) associated with the proposed detached garage in the E-1 Estate District, classified as RCA Resource Conservation Area, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1116(m), ZS 1-203(b)(3) and ZS 1-305, and Natural Resources Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3-111, located on Daye Girls Road, .03 miles south of Shell Mill Road, Tax Map 9, Parcel 356, Lot 10 of the Shell Mill Landing subdivision, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 16-1, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Ocean City Projects, LLC, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area buffer regulations from 50 feet to 21.8 feet (an encroachment of 28.2 feet into the buffer management area), associated with a proposed single-family dwelling in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, classified as IDA Intensely Developed Area, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(m), ZS 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, and Natural Resources Article Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3-111, located at 13036 North Shore Road, at the southeasterly terminus of North Shore Road, Tax Map 22, Parcel 367, Lot 20 of the Captain’s Hill subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-5/26/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Five Mile Branch Road Bridge Replacement Bridge No. WO-0401, Project No. 0085B028.A01 Worcester County, Maryland The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland are currently accepting sealed bids for the construction of Five Mile Branch Road Bridge over Coonfoot Branch near Newark, Maryland for the Roads Division of the Department of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the office of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., One Plaza East, Suite 200, Salisbury, Maryland 21801 (phone 410-543-9091) at a cost of $30.00 per set. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 10:00 am, at the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Roads Division Office, 5764
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PUBLIC NOTICES Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which the project scope and Bid Documents will be discussed in depth and Bidders’ questions will be answered. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 pm, Monday, June 13, 2016 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Five Mile Branch Road Bridge Replacement Project" in the lower left-hand corner. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Andrew E. Welch, P.E., Project Engineer, at 410-543-9091, or by FAX at 410-543-4172. Email correspondence is encouraged to aew@dbfinc.com and will be binding. OCD-5/26/1t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Nail Omer Yucel and Elif Yucel Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C16000007
NOTICE ORDERED, this 18th day of May, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 10310 Keyser Point Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 20th day of June, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 13th day of June, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $240,000.00. 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-5/26/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Bernadette M. Halfhill and Arthur E. Palmer Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001500
NOTICE ORDERED, this 17th day of May, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 510 Penguin Dr., Unit 202B, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 20th day of June, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 13th day of June, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $95,000.00. 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-5/26/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JOYCE M. MOXLEY 16 Watertown Road Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14001053
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 13th day of May, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 16 Watertown Road, 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 13th day of June, 2016, 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 6th day of June, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $162,868.74. 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-5/26/3t _________________________________
Date of publication: May 26, 2016 OCD-5/26/3t _________________________________
REGAN J. R. SMIHT ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
RE: Conveying Portion of Two Alleys
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16523 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GERTRUDE BONNET LAIN Notice is given that Horton William Lain, 32 Seabreeze Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on May 16, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gertrude Bonnet Lain who died on April 6, 2016, 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 16th day of November, 2016. 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. Horton William Lain 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
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2016-11
Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of May 16, 2016. Second reading is scheduled for June 6. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the May 16 agenda packet. Following a public hearing on July 6, 2015, Council voted to move forward with closure and conveyance of subject alleys. This ordinance authorizes the sale in exchange for a ten-foot easement and $9,000, the appraised value. OCD-5/26/1t _________________________________ NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS
INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single family home located in the Pocomoke City area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the Departments - County Commissioners “Bid Board” tab at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. This project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and is thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2016 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid - June 13, 2016" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids,
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PUBLIC NOTICES waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, John Nosworthy, at 443-736-7085. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171. OCD-5/26/1t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. David E. Lucas and Marianne B. Lucas Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001475
NOTICE ORDERED, this 18th day of May, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 3 145th Street, #301, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 20th day of June, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 13th day of June, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $219,765.87. 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-5/26/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 16524 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES BURTON BAKER SR Notice is given that James Burton Baker Jr., 11216 West Tammy Drive, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on May 16, 2016 appointed personal representative of the small estate of James Burton Baker Sr., who died on March 11, 2016, with a will. Further information can be ob-
tained 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. James Burton Baker Jr. 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: May 19, 2016 OCD-5/26/1t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 8th Street Ocean City, MD 21842
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16294 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia appointed Paula James, 7806 Morning Glen Lane, Alexandria, VA 22315 as the Executor of the Estate of Peter Yurcisin who died on November 2, 2013 domiciled in Virginia. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James E. Clubb, Jr. whose address is 108 8th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1,
1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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. Paula C. James 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: 5/26/2016 OCD-5/26/3t _________________________________ COATES, COATES & COATES, P.A. RAYMOND D. COATES JR., ESQ 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16522 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, VA appointed Irene Vlissides Levy, 6701 Beacon Lane, Falls Church, VA 22043 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Sophia D. Vlissides, AKA: Sophia Drakoulis Vlissides who died on May 27, 2015 domiciled in Virginia, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Raymond D. Coates, Jr., Esq whose address is 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 300, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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. Irene Vlissides Levy 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: May 26, 2016 OCD-5/26/3t _________________________________ COATES, COATES & COATES, P.A. RAYMOND D. COATES JR., ESQ 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 14205 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, VA appointed Irene Vlissides Levy, 6701 Beacon Lane, Falls Church, VA 22043 as the Executor of the Estate of Matthew John Vlissides who died on January 19, 2010 domiciled in Virginia, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Raymond D. Coates, Jr., whose address is 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 300, Ocean City, MD 21842. 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. Irene Vlissides Levy 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:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday June 9, 2016 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to install one beamless boatlift, 13’x10’ magnum S or approved equal by engineer. This project proposes no new piles, and no channelward encroachment. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 778 94th Street Unit 210 Parcel # 9647 in the Town of OC, MD.
Applicant: Carpenter Engineering, LLC Owner: Joan Boldon PW16-267 A request has been submitted to demo existing double PWC float and install one PWC float with all associated hardware. Maximum channel ward extension of 16’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 712 Mooring Rd Unit A Parcel # 9527 in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC Owner: John Russo PW16-268 A request has been submitted install 60’ of replacement bulkhead, one boatlift, two PWC lifts and all associated poles. Install one mooring pole. Replace an existing 5’x23’ parallel dock. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 10607 Pine Needle Rd Parcel # 1716A in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC Owner: Spencer McAllister PW16-269 A request has been submitted remove existing double PWC float. Install a 12’x5’ PWC. Maximum channelward extension of 5’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 708 Mooring Rd Unit C Parcel # 9528 in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC Owner: Webster Edwards PW16-270 OCD-5/26/2t _________________________________
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Steelhead Events and Productions debuts a third haunted attraction to its lineup this weekend when Ocean City Screams Haunted House is slated to open on Worcester Street.
Enter OC Screams Haunted House; opens this wknd.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Steelhead Events and Productions debuts a third haunted attraction to its lineup this weekend when Ocean City Screams Haunted House is slated to open on Worcester Street. “This attraction is completely unique to Ocean City and the Eastern Shore,” said Mike Lado, the creative director. “Whether you are coming down with a group of friends or family looking to be entertained—this is an evening destination.” The background story or theme of the attraction is an old ship was found on the shore of Ocean City after a weeklong storm and towed back to Worcester Street. Visitors become part of the experience almost immediately while waiting in line surrounded by photo opportunities with dead fisherman in addition to body and fish parts. “We really feel like this is Disney-level quality with a lot of animation,” Lado said. “Waiting in line becomes part of the experience with the lights flickering before heading though the black curtain.” The attraction takes about 20 minutes to complete with fish nets, guts, buoys, fisherman’s gear, dead bodies, maggots and shipping crates strewn throughout the two-story haunted See SHIP Page 62
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Creative Director Mike Lado gives visitors a preview of what to expect when walking through Ocean City Screams Haunted House on Worcester Street.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (May 27, 2016) The National Association of Realtors released information on a recent fair housing guidance document published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in April that has raised concerns for housing providers who use criminal history screening processes to make decisions about sales, rentals financing and other real estate activity. Experts at the Realtors Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo in Washington, D.C., answered audience questions and offered a number of helpful tips for staying in compliance with Fair Housing Act requirements, especially given that nearly a third of Americans –100 million people in all – have a criminal record, and an additional 650,000 are released from prison each year. The three recommended steps to follow for compliance are to have consistent procedures, uniform standards, and an explanation for criminal background check programs. The news release explained that HUD’s guidance comes on the heels of a recent Supreme Court ruling that said a party may prove violations of the federal Fair Housing Act by either showing intentional discrimination or that a certain practice has an adverse or “disparate impact” on protected classes. NAR further explained while persons with criminal records are not a protected class under the Fair Housing Act, HUD’s recent guidance maintains that criminal history-based barriers to housing have a statistically disproportionate impact on minority groups. Because minorities are a protected class under the Fair Housing Act, HUD’s guidance says that creating arbitrary or blanket criminal-based policies and restrictions could potentially violate the Fair Housing Act. NAR has summarized HUD’s guidance in a Do’s and Don’ts guide. Below are a few of the “Do’s” from that list. See DOCUMENT Page 62
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Taylor joins team Brigit Taylor has joined the Keller Williams Realty, Delmarva Peninsula family as its Delaware team leader. Originally from Baltimore, Taylor spent her younger years as a competitive ski racer. Retiring at the age of 20, she went on to complete her undergraduate studies, receiving her degree at American University in Washington, D.C. Her love of skiing did not end, as she spent the next five years working at various ski resorts. She finally retired from the ski industry and turned her sights full time toward real estate, working and living in the Vail Valley in Colorado. While continuing to advance in sales and
marketing, she pursued and was awarded an MBA from University of Denver, and was hired as the CFP/COO for the largest real estate brokerage in the Vail Valley. She started a foundation for her company, which donated approximately $300,000 per year to local nonprofits. Over the past 15 years, she has served numerous 501(c)(3) boards in communities she has lived. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Sussex County Association of Realtors and for the Delaware Association of Realtors, is a member of the finance committee of the Coastal Association of Realtors, board of directors and president of the Quiet Resorts Charitable FounContinued on Page 63
Document provides guidance Continued from Page 61 • Create tailored criminal historybased policies and have clear, specific reasoning for the criminal history-based policy that can be supported by evidence. • Only exclude individuals based on criminal convictions that present a demonstrable risk to resident safety or property. • Consider the nature and severity of an individuals conviction before excluding the individual based on the conviction. • Consider the amount of time that has passed since the criminal conduct occurred.
• Consider criminal history uniformly. • Treat all applicants for housing equally, regardless of protected characteristics. • Conduct individualized assessments that take into account mitigating factors, such as age at the time of the conduct, evidence of good tenancy before/after conduct, and rehabilitative efforts. • Housing providers may exclude persons convicted of the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
Ship missing for 50 years, towed downtown Continued from Page 61 house. “It totally transforms you into this new reality and fully immerses you in,” Lado said. “The idea is to bring you through of the ship to find out what happened since it has been missing for 50 years.” There are at least 20 different rooms including a laundry and captain’s station with moveable floors, dark hallways, strobe lights, a custom video, synthetic fog, slippery walkways and uneven path-
ways, which can give a claustrophobic feel. “People don’t realize, you can experience Ocean City Screams more than once and never have the same experience twice,” Lado said. “Most businesses dream to have the opportunity to open a business in Ocean City. It’s a romantic notion. When the opportunity presented itself in August of last year, we took the chance.” Currently, it costs $15 to check out the haunted house, although because of
graphic and intense material, only children 13 and older are recommended to enter. Visitors are also asked to wear sturdy shoes. “A big part of what we do is safety,” Lado said. “People will go over the rules before visitors are launched through the black curtain.” Ocean City Screams occupies the old H20 building on Worcester Street and is slated to open this weekend for the summer. From now until Labor Day, Ocean City Screams is open daily from 6-11
p.m. There will also be select dates in October for Halloween. In addition to Ocean City Screams, Steelhead Events and Productions also has two haunted attractions in Olney, Maryland and Washington D.C. “The Field of Screams Maryland [in Olney] is the biggest haunted attraction in Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware and Virginia,” Lado said. For more information and to purchase tickets, check out ocscreams.com or email info@steelheadevents.com.
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Harrison Group acquires OC downtown, beachfront hotel Quality Inn on 33rd Street features 109 guest rooms with kitchenettes and Wi-Fi
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Continued from Page 62 dation and board of directors for Beach Lacrosse Club. LTD. Taylor resides in West Ocean City with her husband, Dan, and two children, Max and Anders.
Awards Debbie Bennington and Sandy Galloway of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty were honored to receive the company’s prestigious President’s Circle award for 2015 at
the recent Super Stars awards ceremony in Rockville, Maryland. This award recognizes the network’s top three percent of residential sales professionals. They had a very productive year and consistently met or exceeded their sales goals, and are as dedicated to their business as they are to their customers. Galloway has earned this award for two consecutive years, and Bennington has earned it for the previous four years.
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(May 27, 2016) Harrison Group Resort Hotels & Restaurants introduces its newest oceanfront hotel property to join the Harrison Group family – the Quality Inn & Suites Beachfront. The Quality Inn Beachfront is conveniently located at 3301 Atlantic Avenue, directly on the Ocean City beach and Atlantic Ocean. The hotel presents guests with an outstanding locale edging the spectacular Ocean City beaches, and creates a welcoming retreat for a family vacation getaway or a business traveler. Guests will appreciate direct beach access, plenty of free parking in the enclosed parking garage, as well as the convenience of being within walking distance of the famous “OC Boardwalk,” restaurants and many local attractions. Quality Inn Beachfront features 109 guest rooms with fully equipped kitchenettes, complimentary Wi-Fi, 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels like HBO and Disney, and most with direct oceanfront and side views of the ocean and Assawoman Bay from a private
balcony. Some guest rooms offer two-person hot tubs and most rooms accommodate up to six people. On-site amenities include an outdoor pool, indoor heated pool, fitness center, sauna, game room and restaurant. Guest laundry facilities are also located on the property for added convenience. These inviting oceanfront accommodations provide comfort and convenience, so guests can embark on their vacation experience, worry-free. The Harrison Group offers 13 unique oceanfront hotels with warm welcomes and great ocean and beach views to choose from. Eleven hotels are located in Ocean City, one oceanfront property is located in Corolla, North Carolina, the Hampton Inn & Suites, and the newly renovated Surfbreak Oceanfront is located in Virginia Beach. The hotels are owned and operated by brothers John and Hale Harrison, John’s daughter, Ashley Harrison, and Hale’s son G. Hale Harrison. John and Hale’s mother, Lois Harrison, opened one of the very first hotels in Ocean City, Harrison Hall Hotel, in 1951. For further information or reservations, visit ocmdhotels.com or call 800-638-2106.
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Brand new menu, name for Fin Alley in Fenwick Island
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Previously known as Charlies Bayside Restaurant, Fin Alley in Fenwick Island, Delaware, opened on May 20 with new owners, a creative name, the completion of extensive renovations and a brand new menu. Pictured, from left, are Bill Guckin, Linda Guckin, Debbie Luckett, Pat Sharp, D.J. Betz and Alex Ljuba.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
WORCESTER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND FY 2016/2017 REQUESTED BUDGETS AND ASSESSMENTS The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed operating budgets, assessments, user charges and other charges for each of the 11 sanitary service areas operated by the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Water & Wastewater Division on: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 10:40 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The 11 sanitary service areas and proposed changes to the users fees to cover projected expenses are as follows: Assateague Pointe - no proposed changes. Briddletown - proposed commercial water base fee ranging from $39.50 to $132.00 based on total equivalent dwelling units (EDUs), and proposed commercial water usage charge of $9.19 per thousand gallons. Edgewater Acres - increase from $135 to $140 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase first two tiers usage charges ranging from $7.25 to $8.34 per thousand gallons; increase from $72 to $83 per EDU per quarter domestic water flat rate; increase from $125 to $130 per EDU per quarter domestic sewer flat rate; and decrease from $0.085 to $0.02 per linear foot for front foot assessment. The Landings - no proposed changes. Lighthouse Sound - no proposed changes. Mystic Harbour - increase Sunset Village sub-area from $35 to $40 per EDU per quarter domestic water flat rate. Newark - no proposed changes. Ocean Pines - increase White Horse Park domestic water and sewer flat rate from $105 to $110 per lot per quarter. Riddle Farm - no proposed changes. River Run - no proposed changes. West Ocean City - no proposed changes. In addition to user fees, assessments will be levied in the Newark, Ocean Pines, Sunset Village, Snug Harbor, Oyster Harbor, and Mystic Harbour service areas or sub-areas to make debt payments. All assessments shall be made on an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) basis. Copies of the proposed budgets for each service area are available from the Treasurer’s Office at the Isle of Wight Complex on Route 90 and St. Martin’s Neck Road, the County Library in Ocean Pines on Cathell Road, in the County Commissioners’ Office, Government Center Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, and online at www.co.worcester.md.us. For additional information contact the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office at (410) 632-0686 ext. 1217.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Fin Alley in Fenwick Island opened on May 20 with new owners, a creative name, the completion of extensive renovations and a brand new menu. “We want the overall experience to be a happy place with fun staff who cater to our guests,” said Linda Guckin, owner of Fin Alley along with her husband Bill and son, Mark. “We want to make everyone feel like family.” The Guckins changed the business’s name from Charlie’s Bayside Restaurant, and gave it a make-over. The transformation into Fin Alley included new flooring, brightly painted walls with nautical décor, decorative light fixtures and an open deck and bar area. “We brought the outside in with the dining deck,” Guckin said. “The restaurant has a modern feel. I named it Fin Alley because the scene is an alley way [where Fin Alley is located along the water].” The cooks, Alex Ljuba and D.J. Betz, have created an eclectic menu with influences taken from all over the world. In addition, they serve creative dishes inspired by years of restaurant experience that provide endless possibilities. “We created a brand new menu – coastal favorites with a modern twist,” Ljuba said. “Everything is kept simple and fresh to respect the integrity of the products. We make everything in-house and use local produce with a huge emphasis on fresh.” Freshness starts with the appetizers, particularly the crab salsa. The dish includes jumbo lump meat, tomato, onion, cucumber, lime and cilantro with tortilla chips. Guests can also try the sweet and spicy shrimp skewers with coconut coleslaw. The house favorite - and a big hit on opening weekend - was the scallops florentine featuring scallops, jalapeño, bacon, sautéed spinach and garlic comfit. Diners also have five other appetizers to choose including oysters, shrimp and wings. “The Fin City Rockfish is a huge seller,” Ljuba said. “We could barely keep that in stock this weekend.” The popular dish includes rockfish in a key lime butter sauce, tomato, cilantro with seasonal vegetables and coconut coleslaw. “The chimichurri churrasco is a dish you don’t see around here. We’re very happy with it,” Ljuba said. The flank steak is in a chimichurri marinade with micro greens, roasted corn, black beans and coconut coleslaw. In addition, the owner suggests guests try out the alley burger on a brioche bun with arugula, aged cheddar, avocado, jalapeño, bacon, grilled pineapple sauce. Side dishes include truffle boardwalk fries and coconut coleslaw. “You receive a relaxed, beach and family atmosphere with fresh food,” Ljuba said. “Don’t forget the water view. The sunsets are a big draw and the Blue Heron who visits every day. There are See FAMILY Page 65
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Roastery brews world-class coffee in West Ocean City
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Nearly seven months after moving to West Ocean City, business partners Thomas Dinneen and Jamie Davis are offering a cup of piping hot coffee to their neighbors with their new business. The pair opened Coastal Coffee Roasting, a company that sells beans, coffee grounds, reusable coffee filter cups, teas and Ghirardelli chocolates, in Ocean Creek Plaza Center off Route 50 on May 9. Since then, Dinneen and Davis have been featuring two different blends - a light and dark roast- to anyone who stops by, giving locals a small sip of their international beans. “We have coffee beans sourced from Ethiopia, Guatemala, Mexico and Indonesia, including Java, Sumatra and Sulawesi, which is lesser-known of the island blends,” Davis said. “We also have our own blends, like the Boardwalk Blend. It’s a roast of five South and Central American beans. The product quality that can’t be beat.” Davis, who roasts the beans and runs the front of the operation, has a passion for the caffeinated beverage, since it played a large part in her family’s history, from her parent’s coffee dates to weekend breakfasts. She later went on to operate several cafés around northern
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Virginia military bases as a government contractor. While working the businesses, a customer who was a real estate agent showed her a business with a real game changer: a Diedrich Roaster. “It can roast 75, 100 pounds of beans an hour to slow roast. We want to give our customers the best cup of coffee,
every time, and slow roast is the way to do it,” she said. “In roasting, you have to allow the heat to be absorbed so that the temperature slowly rises inside-out. That method, you get a more even and smooth flavor.” When the contract with the military See JAVA Page 66
Continued from Page 64 geese and ducks as well.” Fin Alley has a daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m. with $5 crushes, $2.50 domestic drafts and $2.50 rail drinks. There are a number of signature drinks on the menu, including the Fin City Chiller with Absolut vodka, peachtree schnapps, fresh lemon and club soda. Another staple drink is the Fenwick Island Tea, which has Firefly sweet tea vodka and lemonade. The Guckin family took over the restaurant in September, closed for the winter in December for renovations and opened back up last week. “We were living in Northeast Philadelphia with a vacation home in Bishopville and realized it was the best life ever,” Linda Guckin said. “Why are we driving back to Philly?” The couple moved permanently to Bishopville three years ago and fell in love with the location of Fin Alley. “I love the water and saw the potential of this restaurant,” Guckin said. “People here are wonderful and it’s a better way of life.” This weekend, Fin Alley in Fenwick Island will be open at 4 p.m. today and noon Saturday, Sunday and Monday. When summer is in full swing, the restaurant will be open seven days a week. For more information, call Fin Alley at 302-539-3526.
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The Proposed Budget keeps intact pricing and gross profit at the retail store level and will continue the practice that file-offs and bulk purchase discounts are passed through to the wholesale licensees. Copies of the detailed budget are available for public inspection at the County Commissioners’ Office in Room 1103 of the County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, or online at www.co.worcester.md.us. WORCESTER COUNTY 2016/2017 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET LIQUOR CONTROL ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services ..............................................................................................................................$1,014,113 Supplies & Materials...............................................................................................................................$73,600 Cost of Goods Sold ..............................................................................................................................$4,207,700 Maintenance & Services........................................................................................................................$405,854 Other Charges..........................................................................................................................................$76,960 Payout of Net Income (Loss) ...............................................................................................................($379,422) Interfund Charges ...................................................................................................................................$91,195 Depreciation ...........................................................................................................................................$105,000 TOTAL REQUESTED EXPENDITURES ..................................................................... $5,595,000 Sales - Wholesale ................................................................................................................................$1,630,000 Sales - Retail .......................................................................................................................................$3,965,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES ................................................................................$5,595,000 For additional information, contact the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office at 410-632-0686, ext. 1217.
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Java company uses international beans for best cup of joe Continued from Page 65 bases ended, the Diedrich Roaster followed Davis and Dinneen to the Eastern Shore. The two moved to West Ocean City in November for latest business venture and to find a new home. “We’ve been coming to West O for about seven years, and the more we visited, we fell in love with the friendly atmosphere here in general. The goal was always to move to the beach, and to establish a business,” Davis said. At Coastal Coffee Roasting, the partners meticulously work with their brokers, Walker Coffee Trading and InterAmerican Coffee to select quality beans to bring to the resort. Davis and Dinneen sample each beverage before stocking it on their shelves. There’s an in-house grinder that can crush the beans to the buyer’s preference. In addition to coffee, Coastal Coffee also sells compostable Keurig cups, gift baskets, honey from Stillbrook Farms in Parsonsburg, Monin coffee flavor syrups and can complete private labeling for products. The company is also looking to form relationships with local restaurants and other businesses, whether it’s selling coffee or assisting with branding products. “Our biggest weapon is that we’re flexible. We print in-house for the labels, and we produce and roast our product
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Coastal Coffee Roasting owner Jamie Davis handles the front-of-house operations while her partner, Thomas Dinneen, runs the sales side of the business. Coastal Coffee Roasting is located in the Ocean Creek Plaza Center off Route 50.
here,” she said. “If a restaurant was interested in using us for after-dinner coffee, we would provide them a flavor profile unique to them.” Eventually, Coastal Coffee Roasting will expand to include a café where people can stop in for a latte or a mocha. But right now, locals can stop in to try some smooth, slow-roasted coffee and meet
the owners. “It’s a neat area, and very neighborly, where businesses help other businesses,” Davis said. “We love to be here.” Coastal Coffee is open Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The store will be closed this Memorial Day weekend.
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WORCESTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND FY 2016/2017 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2016/2017 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Operating Budget as requested by the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division on: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 10:40 a.m. in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center - One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The Proposed Budget maintains the current solid waste tipping fees of $70 per ton for municipal waste and $80 per ton for construction and demolition debris. The homeowner convenience center permits will remain at $100 for the first two vehicles, and $100 for the third and additional vehicles within each household. As an option for homeowners, the “Pay-As-You-Throw” system will remain at a cost of $1 per bag for each 33-gallon bag disposed at any homeowner convenience center. Copies of the detailed budget are available for public inspection at the County Commissioners’ Office in Room 1103 of the County Government Center in Snow Hill or online at www.co.worcester.md.us. WORCESTER COUNTY 2016/2017 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services..............................................................................................................................$2,076,524 Supplies & Materials...............................................................................................................................$59,395 Maintenance & Services ....................................................................................................................$1,197,400 Other Charges .......................................................................................................................................$646,525 Interfund Charges .................................................................................................................................$256,866 Capital Equipment & Depreciation...................................................................................................$1,366,000 TOTAL REQUESTED EXPENDITURES ..................................................................... $5,602,710 Solid Waste Tipping Fees ...................................................................................................................$3,730,000 Licenses & Permits................................................................................................................................$390,000 Recycling Revenue.................................................................................................................................$174,000 Penalties.....................................................................................................................................................$2,000 Interest.......................................................................................................................................................$5,000 Miscellaneous.........................................................................................................................................$138,000 Transfer from General Fund - Recycling .............................................................................................$663,294 Transfer from General Fund - Homeowner Convenience Centers.....................................................$504,505 Transfer to Reserves.......................................................................................................................... ($4,089) TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES ............................................................................... $5,602,710 For additional information, contact the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office at 410-632-1630, ext. 1217.
Local real estate team honored for outstanding work
(May 27, 2016) Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty Mid-Atlantic Region announces the O’Hare Team was awarded the elite status of the Chairman’s Gold Circle based on sales performance for the 2015 calendar year. The Ocean Pines Team, consisting of Dan O’Hare, Carole Spurrier and team leader, Sharyn O’Hare, was 15th overall in the entire Mid- Atlantic Region, which encompasses approximately 1,200 agents in Maryland, Virginia and DC. Sharyn O’Hare is thrilled with the development of her team, which was officially in effect for only half of the year. “We have high expectations this year,” O’Hare said. “We have recently expanded our team to provide better service to our buyers and sellers, and are working to increase our presence in the Internet through social media and our website, www.OceanPinesHomes.com. “Active in the local real estate market since 1979, I know the market,” she continued. “Working together as a team, we are able to bring strong marketing skills and Internet presence that cannot be matched. All fulltime agents, the O’Hare Team provides outstanding service to each and every one of our clients.” Also fostering a strong believe in giving back to the community, last year the O’Hare Team raised over $2,400 for CASA, a local court appointed special advocate organization for children in Worcester County. The O’Hare Team can be reached by calling 410-603-4777.
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Memorial Day events in Ocean City, Pines, Berlin
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) There are multiple activities to choose from in and around Ocean City this Memorial Day weekend, from patriotic ceremonies and laser shows to a parade and arts and crafts show. Here are a few events taking place in the resort and surrounding areas, Friday through Memorial Day Monday, May 30: Ocean City: •The 16th annual Spring Arts and Craft show returns to the 40th Street convention center this Saturday and Sunday with about 65 vendors selling garden accessories, soaps, stained glass, handmade jewelry, candles, floral arrangements, nautical items, wreaths, glassware, flags, wood crafts, soups, handmade quilts and other merchandise. “There is a huge variety of unique items and a lot of new vendors this year,” said Janice Cropper, the show’s organizer. “Come out, shop and see for yourselves.” Free face painting for children will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Town Cats and Delmarva Cat Connection will bring its cats and kittens for adoption and Wags & Wishes based out of Cambridge will have rescue puppies to adopt along with snacks and toys for purchase. The First State Marine Corp League will be on hand recruiting members and collecting funds for wounded warriors. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 800-OC-OCEAN. •Ocean City’s Beach Light Spectacular, a free laser light show on the beach, returns this summer with a special patriotic show on Saturday night at North Division Street. The show incorporates lasers, lights, video, fireworks, music and special effects displayed on a five-story-tall beach ball. Normally slated every Sunday night at 9:30, 10 and 10:30 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, the Saturday showing will be a special event to celebrate Memorial Day. For more information, visit www.ocbeachlights.com, call 410-7986304 or email infoevent@specialeventpro.com. •The Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street and Baltimore Avenue will host the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 Color Guard procession oceanside starting at 8 a.m. Monday.
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Taylor Sloan emorial Day Weekend is here and after a long winter and chilly spring, I’m sure everyone has cabin fever. I am just as excited as you are about this holiday weekend. Please drive safely on Coastal Highway, take the bus or a cab if you plan on partying and use marked crosswalks when crossing the street. Everyone knows I love a good party, so here is everything you have to look forward to this week! Backshore Brewing Company, located at 913 Atlantic Ave. on the Boardwalk, is home to the famous VW van that sits outside, craft beer and Hoop Tea. Backshore has six beers on tap that are always rotating. Beers include Boardwalk Blonde, blonde ale, an easy drinking, light, blonde ale with subtle fruitiness; Downtown Sugar Brown, a brown ale, that leaves a hint of sweetness; and Footsteps Falco, an American IPA that has a little bit of oats tossed in for a more full feel, and a whole replacement team of Mosaic and Falconer’s Flight hops. Hoop Tea is an alcoholic tea beverage that is brewed with purified water, tealeaves, organic cane sugar and naturally fermented alcohol. Two new flavors are available this summer, white mango and sweet lemon. For more on Backshore Brewing Co., visit www.backshorebrew.com. BJ’s on the Water, located at 75th Street and the bay, serves the entire menu from 11 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. Join the party for happy hour Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m., or late night happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour drinks include $2 Miller Lite, Natural Light and Coors Light cans, rail drinks are $3.50 and house wine is $4.50. Happy hour food includes hot fingers and fries for $5.99 and pork barbecue sliders for $7.99. Friday, May 27, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tranzfusion will take the stage, and Saturday, May 28, Film at Eleven plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Old School will play Wednesday, June 1, 5-8 p.m. for BJ’s happy hour deck party. There is no cover charge. To keep up to date with everything See INSIDE Page 69
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Nelson Kelley, president of the Ocean City Vietnam Veterans of America 1091, and Boy Scout Michaelson Capuano, lay a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Ocean City VFW last year.
Capt. Bob Deickman of American Legion Post 166 presents arms after the ceremonial gun salute during Memorial Day remembrances in Ocean City last year.
It will begin in the parking lot out front of Dunes Manor and head to the beach and include the playing of Taps, posting of colors, a firing squad, threevolley salute and the laying of a wreath in the ocean by the coast guard. The ceremony will be led by Commander Sarge Garlitz and Chaplin’s Bernie Michels and Teddy Rozzano. The American Legion Riders will be in attendance and Rosie Garlitz will sing God Bless America. For more information, call the Dunes Manor Hotel at 1-800-5232888. •American Legion Post 166 will host a Memorial Day service at 1:30 p.m. on
Monday, May 30, at its facility on 24th Street. Michels will give the Invocation while Rozzano offers the Benediction. Representatives from the VFW Post 8296, the First State Marine Corp League, Unit 166 American Legion Auxiliary, chapter #166 American Legion Riders, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1091 and Sons of the American Legion #166 will each say a few words. In addition, the Ocean City Lions Club and Elks of Ocean City will also participate in the event. The Troop 261 Boy Scouts, Pack 261 See CEREMONIES Page 68
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The Duncan Showell American Legion Post 231 color guard lead last year’s Old-Fashioned Memorial Day Parade in Berlin.
410-289-3166. •The American Legions, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and Legion Riders in northern Worcester County will be coming together for a Memorial Service Ceremony on Sunday, May 29, at 8 a.m. in front of Stevenson Methodist Church on Main Street in Berlin. The American Legion color and honor guard, Boggs-Disharoon Post 123, Duncan-Showell Post 231 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1091 will all be in attendance. Following the first memorial service, events continue at Boggs-Disharoon American Legion Post 123 beginning at 9:15 a.m. on Old Ocean City Blvd. The color guard will be attendance and a wreath will be laid at their memorial. For more information, call the American Legion in Ocean City at 410289-3166. •Berlin kicks off Memorial Day Monday at 8 a.m. with an annual parade taking place from Stephen Decatur Middle School, down Flower Street and ending near Dr. William Henry Park. Dozens of school and community groups are scheduled to travel the milelong route, including car clubs and motorcycle groups, dance troops and musical groups. During the annual Old-Fashioned Memorial Day celebration, vendor
SFC John Fox, ARNG, leads the presentation of the POW-MIA wreath at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines last year.
booths will line Flower Street, with children’s activities set up on the grounds of the multipurpose building, and yard sale tables can be found inside. Jesse Turner, who owns and operates Berlin Shoe Box & Shoe Repair on Main Street, and a group of volunteers including civic, church and community groups began planning this year’s event
in January. “It’s almost like a family reunion,” he said. “We’ve got people scattered all over – Pennsylvania, New York – and they all come home. We hope they all enjoy it and hope they come back again next year.” For more information, contact Turner at 410-641-1989.
$5 SMIRNOFF BLOODY MARY’S AT 10 A.M.-2 P.M.
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Nicole Green, left, and Jess Iacona take a break from serving at the Marina Deck, located on Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City, Monday.
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happening at BJ’s on the Water, visit www.bjsonthewater.com. Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, has happy hour every day and includes $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas, $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings, and $8 halfpound burgers. Friday, May 27, Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Salt Water Cowboys will be doing happy hour 3-7 p.m. Jack Worthington performs 811 p.m. Saturday, May 28, Sandra Dean plays 8-11 p.m., and Sunday Just Jay performs 4-7 p.m. Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs, located on Wicomico Street, earned first place for its cream of crab soup during the 12th annual White Marlin Festival and Crab Soup Cook Off that was held on May 14. Buddy’s has fresh, fat crabs steamed to order, and fast casual dining with no gratuity required. Try fresh, local seafood, salads, burgers, ribs and desserts from scratch at Buddy’s this 2016 season. Buddy’s also provides crabs togo service by the half dozen or bushel, and carside service for carry out. Call Buddy’s for your Memorial Day weekend crab order at 410-2890500. Claddagh On The Shore, 1106 Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, is open Thursday through Sunday. Happy hour on Thursday is offered 3 p.m. to close; Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to close. Brunch is available every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. Claddagh offers a full breakfast and lunch menu with its brunch, with $12 bottomless Bloody Mary’s or mimosas. Catch the UEFA Champions League on Saturday, May 28. For all things Claddagh On the
Shore has to offer, visit www.claddaghontheshore.com. Coconuts Bar and Grill, located on 37th Street at Castle in the Sand Hotel, is open for the 2016 season. It is now offering a new craft beer, Drunken Monkey Ale, an American Pale Ale brewed by Burley Oak Brewery in Berlin. The fastest happy hour on the beach continues with two-for-one drinks from 5-6 p.m. Tipsy Turtle Tuesday is back every Tuesday through Sept. 20. Order Coconuts’ Tipsy Turtle Rum Punch and be eligible to win a free five-day vacation to The Green Turtle Club Resort in the Bahamas. The winner will be drawn on Sunday, Sept. 25. Enjoy every locals favorite beach bar and grill while listening to live entertainment. Friday, Jim Hogsett plays noon to 4 p.m., and hear John LaMere from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 28, Kevin Poole and Joe Mama take the stage noon to 4 p.m., and the Zion Reggae Band plays 5-9 p.m. Sunday, May 29, enjoy Sunday Fun-day with the Aaron Howell Trio playing noon to 4 p.m. and Lauren Glick and the Mood Swingers from 5-9 p.m. Monday, May 30, Nate Clendenen Duo performs noon to 3 p.m. and Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth and Pete play 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, The Poole Brothers take the stage from 4-8 p.m. Coins Restaurant and Pub, located on 28th Street, has happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2 domestic drafts, $2.75 domestic bottles, $3.50 rails, and happy hour food includes $7 halfpound steamed shrimp/mussels and $6 wings. Coins offers a special dinner menu for early birds daily from 4-6 p.m. Check out Coins lunch and dinner menus at www.coinspub.com. Crab Bag, 130th Street and Coastal Highway, offers “super happy hour” seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 See INSIDE Page 70
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a.m. Happy hour food specials include a half-pound of steamed shrimp, a half-pound angus cheeseburger and a dozen steamed clams for $7.95 each. Happy hour drink specials include $2 rails, $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 domestic bottles. The inaugural Summer Kick Off for Diakonia Inc., a nonprofit that helps individuals and families in Worcester County and on the Lower Shore by providing shelter, food, clothing and the resources to rebuild their lives, will happen Thursday, June 2, starting at 6 p.m. at Teasers Dockside Bar & Grill, located next to Sunset Grille in West Ocean City. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, and include two crushes and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. There will be live entertainment and raffles during the event. For more information, call 443-210-0075 or email Info@DiakoniaOc.org. The Downtown Association of Ocean City held its 12th annual White Marlin Crab Soup Cook Off Saturday, May 14. Local restaurants competed in two categories for their soup, and one best decorated at the festival. For Maryland Crab Soup or “red” soup, Centerplate at the Ocean City convention center took first followed by Shrimp Boat, an O.C. Fish Company restaurant located in West Ocean City, and Seacrets Bar & Grill, located on 49th Street, took third. Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs, located on Wicomico Street, took first in the “white” or cream of crab soup category, Seacrets placed second and Shrimp Boat/O.C. Fish Company took third. Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs also won for best decorated. The Downtown Association will host its last after dark event before summer at Brass Balls Saloon, lo-
cated at 1105 N. Atlantic Ave., on the Boardwalk, Wednesday, June 8 from 5-7 p.m. Come with business cards, and enjoy drinks while meeting Downtown Association members. For more information, visit www.downtownassociation.net. Duffy’s Tavern, 130th Street, is open Wednesday through Monday. Happy hour is noon to 6 p.m. daily. Breakfast is served every Saturday and Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. Bob Hughes plays every Friday, 5-9 p.m. Check out Duffy’s happenings at www.DuffysOC.com. Fager’s Island, 60th Street and the bay, Friday, May 27, has The Stims on the deck at 5 p.m. and DJ Hook at 9 p.m. The Loop, will take the stage at 10 p.m. Saturday, May 28, DJ Greg is on the stage at 1 p.m. The Ashley Mitchell Band will play on the deck at 5 p.m., and at night DJ Groove will take over at 9:30 p.m. The Loop will be on stage at 10 p.m. On Sunday, Everett Spells will play his jazz style music during brunch hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can choose from a variety of brunch menu items to pair with an Island Style Bloody Mary. Sunday Colossal Fossil Sauce will be on stage at 5 p.m. DJ RobCee will be on the deck at 9 p.m., and Scotts New Band will be on stage at 10 p.m. Monday, May 30, Memorial Day, DJ Wax will be on the deck at 5:30 p.m., and DJ RobCee will begin at 9:30 p.m. Scotts New Band will be on the stage at 10 p.m. for Fager’s Monday Night Deck Party. To see Fager’s menu items and its full entertainment schedule, visit www.fagers.com. Fager’s is sponsoring a June Jam on Saturday, June 4. Kick off the first weekend of June with food, drinks and great entertainment on the bay
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in Ocean City. It is the first June Jam celebration and paddleboard races after-party. A $25 ticket includes unlimited tastings from RAR Brewing and Hoop Tea, a taco/fajita bar and live music by Higher Education. Fish Tales Bar & Grill, 22nd Street, bayside, is open at 11 a.m. daily. The kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 11p.m. and the bar, 11a.m.-2 a.m. Happy hour is from 3-6 p.m., and dinner is served 5-11 p.m. daily. Get $3 craft and import beers, $5 Orange Crushes and Redbull bombs during Good Tunes Tuesdays from 10 p.m to close. Wednesday night is Natty Night with 75-cent drafts and $2.50 well drinks, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday a Bloody Mary bar is set up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. New food and beverage items have been added to the menu. There is a new and exciting pirate themed play area for children. Bring the kids to Fish Tales for a fun dining experience for the whole family. For all things Fish Tales and Bahia Marina, go to www.ocfishtales.com. Frog Bar & Grill, located at the Inlet Village, 806 S. Atlantic Ave., has great all-day drink specials including $1.75 Natural Light, $2.50 Bud Light bottles, $3 Froggy Shooters and $5 Orange Crushes. Breakfast is served 8-11 a.m. with a full breakfast menu. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. and includes $1 off appetizers, $2 domestic drafts and $4.99 frozen drinks. To hear more about The Frog Bar & Grill, call 410-289-3764. Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbour Rd. West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m. Specials include $2 rail drinks (plus $1 for grapefruit/orange juice), $2 domestic bottles and drafts and $5.50 Orange Crushes. Every Monday is locals Monday FunSee INSIDE Page 71
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, expect to be very busy in the days ahead. Make a concerted effort to be more aware of what’s around you so that you don’t miss a thing.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, financial questions keep popping up and you just keep pushing them aside for later. If need be, work with a professional to establish your goals.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Do something out of your comfort zone this week, Gemini. When you do so, you may find out you have a wider array of interests than you first believed.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, just when you think you’ve figured out how to play the game, they go and change all of the rules on you. Adaptability is one of your biggest strengths.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
It’s time to make your love life a priority, Leo. If you’re in a relationship, you may find it needs a little nurturing to get it back to the level it was a few months ago.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, if you come up against things you don’t understand this week, ask people whose opinions you trust for their points of view. Educating yourself will help you move ahead.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Take some time out of your schedule for some much-needed pampering. Whether your idea of special treatment is a massage or simply sleeping in, make it a priority.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Delegation will be your favorite word of the week, Scorpio. When the going gets tough, start delegating the tasks that have you stumped. This will ensure everyone stays productive.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, you may be called upon to lend your special skills to a situation this week. While it may not be a job you relish, you know ultimately it has to get done.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, speak your mind because if you don’t do it others are not going to advocate for your needs. That’s why it’s so important for you to fight for every cause, no matter how small.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, work may be getting on your nerves, but you have to maintain a professional demeanor at all times. It can be challenging, but you will handle it.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, a few days away from the daily grind will help you recharge your batteries. Turn off your phone and enjoy the well-deserved respite.
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day. Enjoy 16-ounce Coors Light, Miller Lite drafts and Natural Light cans, $1.50 plus tax, all day and night. Friday, May 27, DJ Billy T begins at 4 p.m. for Ladies Night. Saturday, May 28, hear Simple Truth or Side Project, 2-6 p.m. and DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, May 29, Opposite Directions will play from 2-6 p.m. and DJ Billy T starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Blake Haley will play 4-7 p.m., followed by DJ Billy T starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, catch Funk Shue from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, Karaoke with DJ Jeremy is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, June 2, Opposite Directions plays 8 p.m. to midnight. For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com. Harpoon Hanna’s, in Fenwick Island, Delaware, off Route 54, has its Tiki bar open and the bartenders are ready to pour drinks. Stop in and try its exclusive house beer, RAR Deep Brew Pale Ale, a medium bodied pale ale with refreshing citrus notes, a slightly malty sweetness, and a balanced hop finish, 5.5 percent ABV. Happy hour is Monday through
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Friday, 3-7 p.m. and the Tiki Bar is open daily, weather permitting. Friday, May 27, Dave Hawkins will play, 5-10 p.m. and DJ Nuke’m will spin tunes at 10 p.m. Saturday, May 28, Dave Sherman performs from 5-10 p.m., followed by DJ Nuke’m at 10 p.m. Longboard Café, 6701 Coastal Highway, has happy hour daily, 5-6 p.m., with two-for-one drinks. Time Police will be performing at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 27. Marina Deck, Wild Pony Bar, located on Dorchester Street, has daily happy hour food and drink specials from 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2.25 Bud Light, Coors Light and Yuengling drafts, $2.75 Landshark drafts and domestic bottles, $5.25 Orange Crushes and $6.25 micro drafts. Food specials include $5.99 nachos, add chicken for an additional $3.99, $4.99 half-pound steamed shrimp, mini burger sliders three for $6.99, one-pound steamed mussels $9.99, wings for 75 cents each and raw oysters for $1.49 each. The Marina Deck is a family friendly restaurant and has an indoor jungle gym for children. For more information on this waterfront restaurant, visit www.marinadeck-
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Janna Enderle and Ryan Nacrelli hang out at the bar upstairs at O.C. Fish Company, located in West Ocean City, Monday.
restaurant.com. Macky’s, 54th Street and the bay, offers happy hour in the bar and cocktail area Monday through Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include traditional drafts and cans for $3, premium drafts and cans are $4.25, rail drinks, $3.75 and call drinks, $4.50. Food specials include steamed shrimp and clams, and wings for $5.99. Friday, May 27, DJ Casper plays at 10 p.m., Saturday May 28 DJ Wax spins noon to 4p.m., DJ Vybe is on 5-9 p.m., followed by DJ Cowboy from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. On Sunday, May 29, DJ Vybe spins at 10 p.m. On Monday May 30, Let’s Do
Trivia kicks off at 9 p.m. Tuesday May 31, DJ Vybe begins at 10 p.m. for the first summer theme night party – “OC Tourist.” Micky Fins, located at 12952 Inlet Isle Lane, features Quarterdeck, the newly designed waterfront dock bar. There is also a brand new burger menu with half-pound hand patted custom short rib, brisket, black angus blend on a toasted brioche roll. The new burger items include a classic cheeseburger with fries; the “Juicy Lucy,” topped with Vermont cheddar and chili; the “Umami Burger,” topped with bleu cheese See INSIDE Page 72
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and port wine sauce; and the “Bodega Burger,” “double stack” with provolone cheese, apple wood smoked bacon, crispy shallots and bistro sauce. Micky Fins offers happy hour 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. M.R. Ducks, located on Talbot Street, bayside, has DJ Batman from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 27. On Saturday, May 28, Johnny Bling plays from 4-8 p.m., and Overtime will provide Sunday’s entertainment from 4-8 p.m. You don’t want to miss M.R. Duck’s first Sunday deck party of the season. While you are there, enjoy a “duck call” beverage, and an order of old bay wings. For more entertainment info at Ducks, visit www.mrducksbar.com. The Ocean City Development Corporation sponsors 2016 Somerset Plaza special events on Sundays throughout the summer. For the 14th year, the O.C. Cruzers car display will be on the Somerset Plaza on select Sundays starting at 3 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided as you stroll the plaza. Sunday, June 5, Tommy Edward will be performing a Rod Stewart Tribute. For more information, call OCDC
at 410-289-7739. To see a listing of all events, visit www.ocdc.org. Ocean City Fish Company, 12817 Harbour Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 rail drinks. Food specials are: $1 oysters, 75-cent wings and $6.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp/sautéed clams. Sunday in the bar area, O.C. Fish Company has $4 Orange Crushes all day. All-you-can-eat crabs with corn is $29.99, add shrimp for $10 more or snow crab legs for $15. Crabs are by the dozen. Every Thursday is pint night at the sports bar. Friday, Bryan Clark performs in the dining room at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, M.P. Steel performs in the dock bar 48 p.m., and Sunday Side Project plays in the dock bar 2-5 p.m. Monday, May 30, is Ladies Night from 3-9 p.m. with drink specials including $2 rail drinks, house wine and domestic bottle beer for ladies. Food specials include half priced entrées. Sean Loomis will play on the dock bar 6-9 p.m. O.C. Wasabi, located on 33rd Street, has happy hour food specials including $6 shrimp and pork dumplings, and drink specials include $2 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic bottles, $3 rails, and $5.50 craft beers. O.C. Wasabi accepts dinner reservations; call 410-524-7337. The Purple Moose Saloon, on the Boardwalk between Talbot & Caroline streets, will open at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27 through Monday May 30. Friday and Saturday, CK the DJ will spin 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Remedy goes on at 10 p.m. Sunday and Monday Fuzzbox Piranha performs at 10 p.m. CK will be spinning on Sunday starting at 8 p.m. Ropewalk Ocean City, on the bay at 82nd Street, is open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Friday; 10a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Ropewalk offers happy hour everyday, all day and night. Food specials include half-price wings and bada bing shrimp. Also, get $2 off draft beers, $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails, and $5.50 crushes. For more specials, visit www.ropewalkoc.com or call 410-524-1009. Seacrets Bar and Grill, 49th Street and the bay, has new happy hour specials for summer 2016, not valid on Saturday or holidays. Monday through Friday domestic cans are $4 and Seacrets TropicAle draft is $4. Seacrets Spirits and craft beers are $5, and frozen Pain in de Ass, Rum Runner and Orange Crush are $6. Seacrets opens at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday during Memorial Day weekend, but if you want a table in the bay, I would get there around 7:30-8 a.m. The line will be down the block and around the corner. Entertainment for Memorial Day weekend starts Friday with the Jim See INSIDE Page 73
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Long Band at 5 p.m. on the beach, 9 Mile Roots will follow at 9 p.m., and Kristen and the Noise will be in the nightclub at 10 p.m. Saturday, May 28, Flowers for Taco will be on the beach at 1 p.m., No Green Jelly Beanz will be on the beach at 5 p.m., the John Maurer band will play on the pier at 6 p.m. 9 Mile Roots will play on the beach at 9 p.m. and Garden State Radio will be in the club at 10 p.m. Sunday, Element K will be on the beach at 1 p.m., followed by the Jim Long Band at 5 p.m., then 9 Mile Roots at 9 p.m. and Steal The Sky will be in the club at 10 p.m. The fireworks will be set off at night. Seacrets has a strict minor policy. Minors may only enter with a parent or guardian, and can only sit in a family dining section. Parents and guardians must accompany minors at all times. The bar areas, bay, beach and nightclubs are only accessible to adults 21 years of age and older. Seacrets dress code is enforced at 6 p.m. For more things Jamaica U.S.A. has to offer, visit www.seacrets.com. Skye Bar, 66th Street, features a raw bar, lite fare, fresh seafood and steaks, creative cocktails and an award-winning wine list. Happy hour is
3-6 p.m. daily, and includes $1 oysters from the raw bar and food and drink specials. Test Kitchen plays Friday, May 27, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, May 28 Aaron Howell performs 4-8 p.m. For more on this roof top restaurant, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Sunset Grille, 12933 Sunset Ave., opens at 11 a.m. seven days a week. Happy hour is at the bar from 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Teasers Dock Side Bar & Grill is also open daily for the 2016 season. Drink specials include $3.75 rail mixed drinks, $5.50 selected premium mixed drinks (Seacrets Spiced Rum, Absolut Citron, Tanqueray, Bacardi Anejo, Wild Turkey 81, Seagrams 7), $3.75 selected bottled beer (Sierra Nevada, Red Stripe, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Budweiser), $6 crushes and $5 glass of wine (Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio). To make reservations, call 410213-8110. If you are here to enjoy the holiday weekend, please have respect for Ocean City and its ordinances. I hope you enjoy everything Ocean City has to offer, and have a great time while you are in town. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email, Taylor@OceanCityToday.net.
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Casual church services to begin at Shenanigan’s, Sun.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Beginning this Sunday, May 29, the Atlantic United Methodist Church will have casual services on the porch of Shenanigan’s restaurant at 8:30 a.m. on the Boardwalk at Fourth Street each week, weather permitting. “We wanted to get outside of the church walls to connect with more people,” said Pastor Patty Frick. “People ride up on bikes and come out on their balconies to take everything in. We have a summer crowd who comes every year and would like to start their day with prayer.” The casual Sunday services will take place until early fall and last about an hour.
A worship team consisting of Frick, two greeters and four musicians make sure attendees feel comfortable, provide church information and hand out activity bags for children. The worship team band members sing upbeat praise music throughout the service. Attendees will recognize the tunes, although the band contributes their own spin of inspirational lyrics. “My messages tend to preach gospel in a way that is uplifting, comforting and gives people hope,” Frick said. “I always want them to take something away that helps them in their life during the week.” During Memorial Day weekend, Pastor Frick will start her summer See AUMC Page 75
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Nick Brown takes care of customers at Ocean City Fish Co., located on Harbour Road in West Ocean City, Monday.
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Mike and Janice Otten of Ellicott City wait for the live entertainment to start at O.C. Fish Company, located in West Ocean City, Monday.
Musician Sean Loomis, left, pictured with Katie Quinn, takes a break at the O.C. Fish Co. bar between sets, Monday.
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Server Taylor Webb, left, and hostess, Molly Wooten, smile for a photo Monday at the Marina Deck, located on Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City.
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Marina Deck owner Dennis Kalchthaler, left, and bartender Spencer Tillman welcome guests to the rooftop dining area of Marina Deck, located on Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City, Monday.
Enjoying the “Food for the Soul” show at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street during First Friday, are Sandy Glassman, Ann Augustine, Dell Purrell and Diane Willoughby. (Right) Angela Herbert-Hodges exhibits her mixed media art during “The Language of Color in the Landscape” show that opened on First Friday at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.
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AUMC summer services at Shenanigan’s kick off Sun. Continued from Page 73 sermon series off with the “Seven Deadly Sins” theme and gluttony will be the topic of her first message. “I will talk about one sin a week and it will be the first sermon series of the summer,” Frick said. This is the fourth year the Atlantic United Methodist Church has hosted summer services at Shenanigan’s. If it rains, services will take place inside the church at Fourth Street and Philadelphia Avenue. There is also a traditional service at 10 a.m. every Sunday inside the church. “All ages of people worship with us, which is really neat, from babies to 20-year-olds. It’s a chance to connect with all ages,” Frick said. “We are thankful to the owners of Shenanigan’s, who are members of the church and graciously allow us to use their space.” For more information, visit www.atlanticumc.org or check out a video of the Boardwalk services, www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hKi_ NRAtU. “We hope all visitors, who connect with us through this service, will feel blessed as they spend their time in Ocean City,” Frick said. “It is unique to worship at a bar on the Boardwalk, but we want to connect with people in
a new setting. Why not an Irish pub?” In addition to the Sunday services at Shenanigan’s, the Atlantic United Methodist Church Thrift Shop is open year round, Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A 24-hour donation drop-off is also available. “We try to be price sensitive,” Volunteer Shirley German said. “We can dress you for $8. Pants, a shirt, hat and flip flops.” There are always brand new items coming in and volunteers restock all day long. Baby clothes, shoes, ties, stuffed animals, paintings, linens, bedding, pillows, home goods, toys, books, home décor, dog clothing, accessories, vintage items, jewelry, hats and any type or size of clothing can be found while browsing the aisles. There are 24 volunteers ranging in age from 60 to 95 years old responsible for keeping the thrift shop open. “We have amazing donors and are blessed by people dropping off items,” Diane Kleinfelter, volunteer and head of public relations, said. “We are here to help those in need. Many people do not leave Ocean City without visiting. We get to know the customers and treat everyone like family.” For more information, call the church at 410-289-7430.
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Beginning this Sunday, May 29, the Atlantic United Methodist Church will have casual services on the porch of Shenanigan’s at 8:30 a.m. on the Boardwalk at Fourth Street each week, weather permitting.
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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com May 27: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. May 28: Film at Eleven, 9 p.m. May 29: Tear The Roof Off, 9 p.m. June 1: Old School, 5 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH
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15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. May 29: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CAROUSEL PATIO BAR AND GRILL In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-1000 www.carouselhotel.com May 27: Pearl, 2-6 p.m. May 28: Dave Sherman, 2-6 p.m. CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com May 27: Sol Knopf, 5:30-9:30 p.m. May 28: Everett Spells, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Aaron Howell Duo, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 www.castleinthesand.com May 27: Jim Hogsett, noon to 4 p.m.; John LaMere, 5-9 p.m. May 28: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Zion Reggae Band, 5-9 p.m. May 29: Aaron Howell Trio, noon to 4 p.m.; Lauren Glick & the Mood Swingers, 5-9 p.m. May 30: Nate Clendenen Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. May 31: The Poole Brothers, 4-8 p.m.
130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com May 27: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m. DUNES MANOR 28th Street, Oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-1100 www.dunesmanor.com Every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday: Shirley Toms, 7-11 p.m. Every Thursday & Saturday: Elworth Wheatley FAGER’S ISLAND
HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com May 27: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. May 28: Simple Truth/Side Project, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. May 29: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m. May 30: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. May 31: Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 1: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 2: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com May 27: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m.; DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 28: Dave Sherman, 5-10 p.m.;
DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 29: Rick & Regina, 2-6 p.m.; Kevin Poole, 6-10 p.m.; DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 30: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m.; Johnny Wilson, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 31: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m. June 1: Dave Sherman, 5-9 p.m. June 2: The Pool Brothers, 5-9 p.m. HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Road West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com May 28: DJ BK, 7 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 www.johnnyspizzapub.com May 27: Troy Hanna & Django Porter, 9 p.m. May 28: Rob Fahey & the Pieces, 9 p.m. June 1: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 6 p.m. M.R. DUCKS Talbot Street and the bay Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com May 27: DJ Batman, 4-8 p.m. May 28: Johnny Bling, 4-8 p.m. May 29: Overtime, 4-8 p.m. May 30: Tranzfusion, 4-8 p.m. MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 53rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-723-5565 www.mackys.com May 27: DJ Casper, 10 p.m. May 28: DJ Wax, noon to 4 p.m.; DJ Vybe, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cowboy, 10 p.m. May 29: DJ Vybe, 10 p.m. May 31: DJ Vybe, 10 p.m. June 1: DJ Wax, 10 p.m. June 2: DJ Casper, 10 p.m. MICKY FINS 12952 Inlet Isle Lane West Ocean City 410-213-9033 www.ocmickyfins.com May 27: Kevin Poole, 6 p.m. May 28: Lauren Glick & Mike Armstrong, 7 p.m. OC FISH COMPANY 12817 Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-2525 May 27: Bryan Clark, 5:30 p.m. May 28; MP Steel, 4 p.m. May 29: Side Project, 2 p.m. May 30: Sean Loomis, 6 p.m. May 31: Murphy’s Law, 6 p.m. June 1: Mickey Justice, 6 p.m. June 2: Chris English, 6 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean
Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Thursday-Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 1-2: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Lenny’s Beach Bar May 27-June 5: On The Edge, 4-9 p.m. PURPLE MOOSE Boardwalk, between Talbot and Caroline streets Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com May 27-28: CK the DJ/VJ, 8 p.m.; Remedy, 10 p.m. May 29: CK the DJ/VJ, 8 p.m.; Fuzzbox Piranha, 10 p.m. May 30: Fuzzbox Piranha, 10 p.m. ROPEWALK 82nd Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-1009 www.ropewalkoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: DJ SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com May 27: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Kristen & the Noise, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 28: Flowers for Taco, 1-5 p.m.; No Green Jelly Beanz, 5-9 p.m.; Jon Maurer Band, 6-10 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 29: Element K, 1-5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 30: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; Zion Reggae Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 31: Rw Smith, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 1: Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 2: Go Go Gadget, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. SHENANIGAN’S Fourth Street and the Boardwalk in the Shoreham Hotel 410-289-7181 www.ocshenanigans.com May 27-28: Marty McKernan, 9 p.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com May 27: Test Kitchen, 4-8 p.m. May 28: Aaron Howell, 4-8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 www.whiskersbar.com May 27: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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OCBP guards return to stands this weekend
By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (May 27, 2016) This summer is an especially exciting time for the Ocean City Beach Patrol. We will open our season out of the new beach patrol main headquarters building on Talbot Street. Although it was finished as we ended our season last summer, this is our first summer that we will be fully operational out of the new building. We are proud to be a fitting landmark as people enter the downtown area. This will surely be a summer to remember. Another source of excitement is the anticipation of the 8 million people that will visit Ocean City this summer. Sun worshipers, graduates, boogie boarders, surfers and just about anyone that wants to get away for a great vacation will be arriving. Most beach goers will have an enjoyable and relaxing time. But, if something goes wrong on the beach or in the ocean, you know who is there to help. Ocean City employees over 200 Surf Rescue Technicians (or life-
guards) that man stands over 10 miles of beach. Our Surf Rescue Technicians are the fastest, bravest, best trained lifeguards in the world, making thousands of rescues each summer. At the beach when there is an emergency, seconds count and you can count on your Surf Rescue Technician to be there when and where you need them. For the best chance of survival, you need someone on the beach who is well trained and can see the dangers develop: someone who can prevent accidents before they happen and respond instantly if they occur. Did you know that 95 percent of a good lifeguard’s work is preventative and their most important skill is scanning? Yes, scanning is a skill and our guards are trained to continuously look for potential problems. Our guards are prepared and eager to fulfill our three-part mission: education, prevention and intervention. This mission guides our organization. As an educator in Charles County Public Schools and the Beach Patrol’s Public Education Coordinator, I know the importance of the first part of our mission. Education is not only one of the best gifts you can give someone but it is also incredibly empowering.
Ocean City Today has been a valuable asset for us in helping to achieve the educational part of our mission. Understanding the dangers that our ocean presents, allows a person to make decisions to keep themselves and their family safe while vacationing in Ocean City. I can’t tell you how many times someone has shared with me that they really just had no idea about certain safety messages. Each week I will continue to share some of the most important things to remember in order to make your stay safe and enjoyable. With that being said, let me remind you of one of our most important messages; “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” The ocean is unpredictable and statistics show that most of the drownings in the world occur during a time when lifeguards are not on duty. In Ocean City, 99 percent of all drownings that have occurred in the near 80 years of the beach patrol, have occurred when guards were not on duty. You might also be interested to know the statistics of a typical summer season for the OCBP as we fulfill our mission: Returning lost and found individuals (1,000 – 2,000)
Minor first aids (1,500 – 2,500) Medical emergencies with EMS (100 – 200) Head/neck/spinal responses (80 – 100) Police assists (75 –125) USCG/DNRP assists (10 – 25) Preventative actions in water (75,000 – 150,000) Surf rescues (2,000 – 4,000) Although we are dedicated to guarding and maintaining safety along Ocean City’s beaches seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., this is not our only role. We pride ourselves with another important role and that is to be ambassadors for the Town of Ocean City. As some of the most visible town employees, our unofficial role as an Ocean City ambassador is something we take pride in. Members of the beach patrol are motivated, competent, professional assets to the Town of Ocean City. While each of us brings a great deal of positive attributes to the town, being a part of this great organization allows each of us to receive even more in return. The town continues to do a great job of attracting visitors with major entertainment venues such as Springfest, the OC Air Show and the See GUARDS Page 78
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Guards prepared to fulfill OCBP’s three-part mission Continued from Page 77 newly expanded Performing Arts Center as a draw to get people to make Ocean City their vacation destination. The Ocean City Recreation Department continues to provide free family entertainment six days a week to enable families to have a fun evening while not having to spend a lot of extra money. Many people will be attracted to visit and vacation in Ocean City this summer. What people experience once they are here will likely determine if they return for another event or a vacation. This is why the beach patrol feels it is our job to make a difference in every visitor’s experience. We are first and foremost concerned about safety on the beach and in the ocean, and secondly we are continuously aware of how we as beach patrol members conduct ourselves when we interact with those we meet on the beach or anywhere in the town. While we exist to provide a public safety service, when we take the extra steps to make someone feel welcomed, we become more than just employees of the beach patrol and the Town of Ocean City, we become a lasting part of their Ocean City experience. We often say, “A lifeguard has hours of boredom and moments of trauma.” Most of the time they are scanning/watching and waiting to be called into action. This happens over 90 percent of most days. You will often find a lifeguard talking to the public and educating them about beach conditions for the day, but it is not uncommon to find that same lifeguard sharing their favorite place to eat or relax. Ocean City is a vacation destination and we are in competition for the continued loyalty of our visitors. We will continue to do our part as surf rescue technicians and as ambassadors for the Town of Ocean City. To get current information about the beach patrol, beach safety, as well as daily stats and current beach conditions, you can follow us on Twitter, Instagram or “like us” on our Official OCBP Facebook page. We’ll never know how many lives have already been saved by the lifeguards’ vigilance. But you can help and do your part by reading our safety advice each week and sharing the information with others. We also encourage you to check in with the lifeguard each time you visit to learn about current conditions. Each day they write a beach or ocean tip on the back of their stand. We can’t wait to be a part of your wonderful experiences in Ocean City, and always remember to “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Pappardelle pasta with wild mushroom sauce
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (May 27, 2016) Perception is flavored by the eyes of the beholder and therefore conclusiveness can be questionable. And just as one seeks certainty, the rule of exception makes an appearance and a serving of humble pie makes its way to the table. We must never be blinded by the reflection of our own mirror; accepting imperfections as well as our perfections should reign supreme. I cannot fathom the possibility of absolute flawlessness, but that does not mean my insecurities should mushroom to the point where public consumption masticates what little bit of confidence I have. The ripe age of 58 has played havoc on my fragile state of mind and my fashionable “tiny” waist has become a figment of my imagination. This insatiable appetite of mine does not do well with the proverbial “no.” I know my love affair with food is inappropriate but discretion has been removed from my menu of reason. Obsession knows no boundaries and my stomach yearns for creamy wild mushroom sauce with pappardelle. Portobello, shiitake, porcini, cremini and oyster are just a few examples of the tempting little morsels that drive me to the point where my senses are screaming for more. However, my former career has influenced my way of thinking and shuns my desire to delve into a bowl of al dente pappardelle that is oozing with rich whipping cream, velvety mascarpone and decadent Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. My conscience is approaching the forbidden zone and my subconscious is meandering down a path of no return. Several decades ago I had a successful modeling career in New York and was the original St. Pauli Girl. I was also chosen to be the mermaid that posed with Mayor William Donald Schaeffer at the opening of the
National Aquarium in Baltimore. Winning the Best Body on the Beach in Ocean City and being crowned Miss Virginia World was a wonderful experience and ultimately gave me the opportunity to travel. But times have changed and I have bid farewell to my youth and am looking forward to the next chapter of progression. Yes, I am very conscious of my appearance but it saddens me that an excessive 10 pounds has gripped me with guilt. I find myself asking the proverbial question, “Should I abstain from food that has the potential to pack on a few calories?” Virtue is a blessing and I am thankful that I have finally reached a point where I am comfortable with myself. I welcome the chance to indulge in delightful dishes without regret. If creamy wild mushroom sauce over pappardelle tickles your fancy, please join me while we explore the intricacies behind this luscious dish. Details fuel my passion for cookery and I am blind to any other advances. As one who is infatuated with food, I know portobellos should be lightly wiped with a damp cloth or rinsed under a trickle of cold water. They should not be soaked or put under water for long periods of time because they are extremely porous and soak up liquid quickly. Portobellos have an earthiness quality and wisdom is the key to unlock their mystery. The gills have a strong, musty flavor and will discolor anything that is combined with them. Gilling is the process of taking the back of a spoon and carefully scooping out the dark unpalatable flesh. This step is highly recommended when working with large portobello caps. Fresh porcini mushrooms are exquisite and in a class of their own. The king of mushrooms reigns supreme and deserves much respect. Freshness is not always possible: dried porcini are certainly an option. Reconstituting or rehydrating them in hot water not only plumps them up but also removes any grit. If you strain the liquid using a cheesecloth, the leftover mushroom liquid can be
frozen for future use. In closing, creamy wild mushroom sauce over pappardelle is sinfully pleasing. And if I am going to offer myself to the perils of temptation, this dish is worth every single calorie. Enjoy!
Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce over Pappardelle Ingredients 4 ounces dried porcini mushrooms 8 large portobello caps 1 pound pappardelle pasta 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2/3 cup shallots, finely chopped 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2/3 teaspoon Knorr Chicken Bouillon cube 1 pound assorted wild mushrooms (smaller mushrooms should be left whole and the larger ones should be sliced) ¼ cup porcini liquid 2/3 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup mascarpone ¼ cup dry white wine ½ cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 teaspoon dries thyme ½ teaspoon Herbs de Province 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnishing 1. Reconstitute dried porcini mushrooms by rinsing them thoroughly and then soaking them in hot water for 30 minutes. Strain with cheesecloth and set ¼ cup porcini liquid aside. Freeze the rest for future use. 2. Remove the black gills on the underside of the portobellos. Grill portobellos lightly. Place on a cooling rack with the underside facing down. This allows any excess liquid to drain off. Set aside. 3. In the meantime, cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside. 4. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, garlic, chicken bouillon cube, salt and pepper, and sauté for three minutes. Add mushrooms and porcini liquid and cook until the mushroom liquid
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has evaporated. 5. Add wine and sauté until it has been absorbed into the mushrooms. Remove from heat. 6. Add the cooked pasta, whipping cream, mascarpone, cheese, thyme, Herbs de Province and parsley. Readjust seasoning if necessary. 7. Presentation - Place Portobello cap on a plate with the underside facing up. Very carefully twist and place pasta on top of the Portobello cap. Try to keep the pasta very neat and inside the perimeter of the cap. Think in terms of height with the pasta. Add a light dusting of freshly ground black pepper and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately. Secret Ingredient - Possibilities. “When you’ve exhausted all possibilities, Remember this: You haven’t.” – Robert Schuller
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Believe in Tomorrow kicks off Prom Night festivities By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) The Prom Night kickoff party, presented by the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation, takes place from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, June 6, at Hooters in West Ocean City. The free event is open to the public and will introduce eight area restaurant representatives battling to raise the most money before the fourth annual Prom Night takes place on Feb. 11, 2017. “Anyone can come out to support their favorite restaurants,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program. “These are wonderful people and we know it’s quite the undertaking. I think they will do a good job and I want people to know we are here to help plan fun events in the summer, winter, during Christmastime and the fall.” DJ Bigler will be spinning the tunes and lite fare will be available. West Ocean City Hooters, Touch of Italy, 28th Street Pit and Pub, Hammerheads on the Beach, Pickles Pub, Outback Steakhouse, the Original Greene Turtle and Taylor’s Neighborhood Restaurant in Ocean Pines are slated to participate in the battle of businesses. Littleton is still looking to add two additional restaurants to the lineup. During the kickoff party, a contest
will take place to ease the businesses into fundraising. Each restaurant will be responsible for selling a stack of raffle chances for $1 from now until 8:45 p.m. on June 6. At the end of the party, the restaurant with the most sold raffle tickets will receive 500 extra votes. The raffle package is valued at $700 and includes one night accommodations with breakfast for two and parking at O’Callaghan Annapolis Hotel, two free admission tickets to the prom fundraiser in February, two free general admission tickets to the Beach Bash at Seacrets, an anchor necklace courtesy of Park Place Jewelers, $40 gift certificate from Desserts By Rita, $50 gift certificate from Pit and Pub, $100 gift certificate to Hooper’s Crab House, $50 gift card from Lobster Shanty, $50 gift card to Taylor’s Restaurant and $50 to the Cove at Ocean Pines. The top establishment will choose the winner, which will be announced that evening. Tickets for the Feb. 11 Prom Night at Hooters cost $35 per person. The Believe in Tomorrow facility on 66th Street is open year-round to provide a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness.
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Play It Safe activities begin Monday in OC
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Play It Safe, a program providing high school graduates with free activities in June, kicks off its 27th season this week. The free Play It Safe activities are designed to prevent seniors from abusing alcohol and other drugs while celebrating their high school graduations in the resort. The 2016 program officially began yesterday, with a breakfast at the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City on 13th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. The first event of the 2016 season is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 30. Graduates will have the opportunity to play Old Pro miniature golf on 68th Street from 9 a.m. to midnight. Play It Safe events are scheduled to
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take place until Friday, June 17, with a tennis tournament slated from 1-3 p.m. at the Ocean City Tennis Center on 61st Street as the last activity. The Worcester County Health Department and Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee have coordinated the 2016 program with support from the Town of Ocean City and local businesses and organizations. Approximately 43 events are planned in June, including kayaking, basketball, tennis, pizza-eating contests, dodgeball, stand-up paddleboarding, karaoke, moonlight bowling, laser tag, beach volleyball, indoor and outdoor miniature golf and T-shirt tie-dying. Participants can also visit Splash Mountain Water Park at Jolly Roger on 30th Street and ride the Tidal
Wave roller coaster at Trimper’s Rides and Amusements. Graduates will receive T-shirts, food, drinks, giveaways and prizes at competitive events. Prizes have been donated by local businesses. “We are grateful to the community and local businesses,” said Donna Greenwood, chairwoman of the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee and a Play It Safe volunteer. “They are the reason we can offer these activities to young folks at no cost to them.” Again this year, graduates can ride the resort bus for a $5 reduced rate fare. Tickets can be purchased at: the Boardwalk Train Station, South First Street; Boardwalk Train Station, 27th Street; City Hall, Third Street and Baltimore Ave.; Public Safety Building, 65th Street, bayside; the convention
center on 40th Street and Northside Park Ocean City Recreation & Parks facility, 125th Street, bayside. Teens should take their purchased tickets to any Play It Safe event to receive a wristband to ride the Ocean City bus. A total of 6,268 graduates representing 87 high schools from 11 states and the District of Columbia participated in 2015. Since its inception, more than 172,000 teenagers have signed up for Play It Safe’s free activities. “The events are a safe place for kids to be because they are drug, alcohol and tobacco free,” Greenwood said. “It’s a great alternative and our goal is to send them home safe with wonderful memories.” In addition to the activities, Passport to Fun booklets have been distributed around town. These booklets See FREE Page 83
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Anna Foultz writes autobiography
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) After three years of transcribing tales from her meaningful life, local volunteer extraordinaire Anna Foultz is nearing completion of her autobiography, whose working title is “A Smart Cookie Who Was Born In A Barber Shop.” The Ocean Pines resident is widely known for her philanthropic endeavors, including co-founding Star Charities with her late husband, Carl, in 2008, and her longstanding connection with the Girl Scouts of America. Despite, or perhaps because of turning 90 this past January, Foultz has been plugging away on the project, which was not without its challenges as memories tend to get hazy over time. “I got it done, but it may take me a couple of months to proof read it,” she
said. “So much has happened I can’t remember it all.” She credits a former neighbor from her days in Virginia, Neva Folks, an administrator at National Geographic Magazine, for fueling her foray into the literary realm. “She told me she wanted me to write this book,” she said. “It’s the story of my time. I don’t think it’s worth it.” To counter her self-dismissive outlook, further encouragement came from her daughter, Shirley Isbell, who worked with her mom for countless hours over the phone from her home in Houston. “My daughter typed it all,” she said. “She pushed me into it. She’s very bright.” Ever the literalist, Foultz’s working title is not an exaggeration, she was actually born in a barber shop in Camden,
New Jersey. Her parents were living in New Haven, Connecticut, and when her mother was about seven months pregnant with Anna she orchestrated a family road trip to visit her mother in Camden. “My dad was a very bad driver,” she said. “It took forever to get anywhere because he drove so slow.” The couple and their infant daughter, Mildred, piled into “a big Buick with yellow tires” and began the journey. “It took him about eight hours to get to Camden from New Haven, which isn’t that far,” she said. Perhaps the pace wasn’t quick enough for mother and child, as once the family arrived and by chance located Anna’s maternal grandmother in a barber shop, nature took its course. See FOULTZ Page 85
Free events for high school grads Continued from Page 81 contain the Play It Safe calendar of events, coupons to use at businesses in Ocean City and information on how to have a safe time while in town. Snow Hill High School student Rachel Eure designed the lifeguard stand theme illustration on the books,
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keeping them safe.” Graduates may find more information about Play It Safe at www.playitsafeoceancity.com, by calling the Worcester County Health Department at 410-632-1100 or by attending an event. On Facebook, search “Play It Safe Ocean City.”
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BLOOD DRIVE Stephen Decatur High School senior Marley Rakow awaits preparation for her blood donation during the second Key Club sponsored blood drive this year for the Blood Bank of Delmarva. SDHS is vying to be the top donation site this year for blood donations in the tri-county area.
DONATIONS COLLECTED Ocean City Elementary recently held a Worcester County Humane Society Drive to collect donations for homeless dogs and cats. Students from all grades donated items such as dog and cat treats, kitty litter, blankets, paper towels, dry dog and cat food. In addition, they collected 974 cans of Friskies canned cat food, with third grade as the top collectors with 353 cans. Students also raised $375.11 for the shelter. Pictured, from left, with some of the Friskies canned food that was collected are Derek Tirado-Cano, Kara Louden, Noa Bouzaglo, Zoe Hinkle and Emma Cavall.
DAR STATE CONFERENCE The Maryland State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently held its 111th State Conference in Ellicott City. Attending from the area were, seated, from left, General Levin Winder Chapter Regent Barbara May, Nanticoke Chapter Associate Member Suzanne Smith, General Levin Winder Chapter Treasurer Pat Arata and Samuel Chase Chapter Regent Mary Anne Adkins, and standing, Maryland State Vice Regent Maureen Tipton, Vice Regent Lee Ellen Griffith, and Eleanor Mulligan.
MATH HONOR SOCIETY Stephen Decatur High School Mu Alpha Theta inductees, Nick Thompson and Ahmad Hammad, fall in line prior to the Math Honor Society Induction Ceremony on April 12.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCE The Pointe Youth Dance Theatre will be hosting a medley of treats, cupcakes, cookies and more during the performance of "We Go Together," to be held on Sunday, June 5 at 1 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club Ballroom, 1 Mumfords Landing Road. This event includes the performance, desserts, coffee, tea and lemonade. Cash bar will be available. Tickets cost $20 for adults and children 4 years and older. Reservations are recommended. Contact Shelly Olafsson at 209277-0001 for tickets and more information.
DIAKONIA DONATION Rachel Savage, President Maury Izzett, Scott Devenny, Tifanee Mask and Katie Withers, class of 2016 members of the Stephen Decatur High School chapter of the National Honor Society, donate more than 20 cases of canned goods to Diakonia shelter in West Ocean City.
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Foultz discusses life’s adventures in autobiography Continued from Page 83 “As soon as she saw her mother inside the barber shop she started getting these pains, turned red in the face, and there I popped out,” she said. “So that’s how I started, I was born in the barber shop.” During her youth, Foultz discovered a penchant for assisting others and often played the peacemaker for her peers. “I always helped everybody,” she said. “When the kids would fight I‘d try to straighten them out.” Raised in a strict Catholic family, Foultz said she considered entering the convent as a young woman. “I was going to be a nun, that’s what I had in my mind,” she said. “Then I wanted to be a nurse.” She actually started down the health care path, until the wrong assignment changed her course. “I was a candy striper in the hospital, but then they assigned me to the maternity ward,” she said. “Well that ended the being a nurse because I had to clean up the mess.” After mulling over her distaste for extended diaper duty, Foultz changed course but retained her spirit of outreach. “So then I just kept helping people,” she said. Thinking back, Foultz recalls a brush with potential fame as a teenager. It all started when Foultz and her younger sister, Penny, took home a $100 first prize in a school talent competition. The entertaining sisters treated the audience to a rendition of “Down Argentina Way,” a song from the 1940 movie of the same name, featuring Betty Grable and Don Ameche that also featured the Hollywood film debut of Carmen Miranda. Unbeknownst to the siblings they made a strong impression. “There was a talent scout in the audience, only we didn’t know it,” she said. “About a week later my dad gets a letter from Major Bowes to appear on his radio station with the skit.” The “Major Bowles Amateur Hour” was a national radio program that aired from the mid-1930s until Bowles death in 1946, when successor Teddy Mack
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transitioned to the just developing TV medium. Frank Sinatra’s early vocal group, The Hoboken Four, made numerous appearances on the program, often under pseudonyms. “My dad took the letter, tore it up, and threw it in the trash,” she said. “‘You’ll never go to New York’ he said. So we lost our chance to be popular.” To add insult to injury, their father also returned the $100 to the nuns. “We could have been big,” she said. “We regretted it all of our lives.” Once final edits are completed, Foultz said Folk is hoping to help her find a publisher, but for now the focus is on accuracy. “I want to make sure the correct information is going out about my exploits,” she said.
OP Youth Theater’s ‘Salem’s Daughter’ (May 27, 2016) Under the direction of Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, the Ocean Pines Youth Theater presents performances of “Salem’s Daughter,” June 7-8. Written by Craig Sodaro, this gripping drama is a tale of suspense that draws the audience in and doesn’t let go until the unforgettable climax. The shows are on stage at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. The $10 cost of admission ($5 for students) also includes a variety of desserts. All proceeds will benefit the Mastocytosis Society, an organization dedicated to the treatment, care, and support of those affected by the blood disorder, mastocytosis. For more information, call 410251-1402.
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Millison paints East Coast beach theme on utility box By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Katelyn Millison returned to Ocean City last weekend to paint an East Coast beach-themed utility box downtown, on the corner of Dorchester Street and Philadelphia Ave. There will be a sunrise and sunset with a daytime scene painted, which will incorporate a landmark custom to Ocean City such as the inlet pier. Because of the rainy weather last weekend, Millison plans to come back in June to complete her project. “Katelyn is a very talented artist,” said Glenn Irwin, executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation. “We are fortunate that she is able to come to Ocean City to paint a utility box once a year.” When Millison was 15, she became very sick and suffered constantly from chronic pain. She used painting as a therapy to stay positive and get through the tough times. Her natural talent was discovered during her sophomore year of high school. “My artwork helped me emotionally throughout my sickness,” Millison said. The Children’s Medical Center in Washington, D.C. changed Millison’s life when she met Dr. Matthew Oetgen. He was able to diagnose her problem
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and help with the path to recovery. Shortly after recovery, Millison started a program called “Painting for Patients.” She works on murals around the hospital, donates paintings and art supplies to the patients. “‘Painting for Patients’ is a way to give back to the Children’s Medical Center and thank them for everything they have done for me,” Millison said. “Children who are battling pain like I was will have something to lift their spirits and help with the hard times.” Currently, Millison teaches a “Paint it Forward” night in Frederick, Maryland with part of the proceeds being donated to ‘Painting for Patients’ and three veterans support groups. At the end of last year, the 20-yearold spent 60 hours developing a 20page “Calmative Coloring Book” featuring a variety of age and gender neutral topics including sea creatures, flowers and sports. “My goal is to have it published and hand it out to patients at the hospital so they have a positive outlook to pass the time,” Millison said. “The coloring book has various appeals from pediatric patients to older people. Adult coloring books have become a big hit and I believe it is very therapeutic.” Millison graduated from Frederick Community College last week and will
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continue her studies to become an anesthesiologist at Hood College in addition to minoring in studio art. Before graduating, Millison completed a 27foot mural in the arts building and presented it to the college. It took 210 hours to complete and incorporated all disciplines of prompt art including visual, drawing, painting, photography, theater and dancing. Millison was also awarded the U.S. Presidential Service award for volunteering more than 200 hours. She was the youngest member to be inducted into the Ocean Artists Society (OAS). Wyland, one of OAS founders and a renowned marine life artist, is one of Millison’s inspirations for her paintings and ocean conservation. Ocean Artists Society’s slogan could not describe Millison’s vision any clearer, “Using ocean art to inspire people around the world to a greater awareness of our need to preserve our natural world.”
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Katelyn Millison paints a utility box in downtown Ocean City on the corner of Dorchester Street and Philadelphia Ave. last Friday afternoon. The painting, which she plans to finish in June, will have an East Coast beach theme.
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Star Charities to present Western Night event in July
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Star Charities members, from left, Sharon Sorrentino, Anna Foultz, Sue Walter and Robin Beall on Monday announce the annual Western Night fundraiser, which will be held on July 14 at Ocean Downs Racetrack, located off Route 589 near Ocean Pines.
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Break out the cowboy boots and Stetson, because on Monday, Star Charities announced it will hold its annual Western Night fundraiser on July 14 at Ocean Downs Racetrack, located off Route 589 near Ocean Pines. This year all monies raised will go to support the 4 Steps Therapeutic Riding Program in Parsonsburg. Founded in 2004 by Sandy Winter, the nonprofit has worked with clients between the ages of 3 and 80 that have been diagnosed with medical challenges including visual and hearing impairments, traumatic brain injuries, post traumatic stress disorder, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, stroke, developmental disabilities, muscular dystrophy, and Down syndrome. Star Charities Founder Anna Foultz said Winter is extremely dedicated to equine rescue and is excited for Star Charities to lend its support. “She takes racehorses and gives them a second life,” Foultz said. “She goes out of her way and uses a lot of her own money.” The cost for tickets is $26, which includes a three-course dinner of including a mixed green salad, Romano and egg battered chicken, Englishstyle baked tilapia, fresh veggie medley, parsley buttered whole bliss potatoes, penne pasta, carrot cake. It can all be washed down with coffee, tea and fountain drinks. In addition to the ample food selection, attendees can also enjoy live harness and simulcast horse races, as well as be in the running for door prizes. There will even be a photo opportunity with the winning horse from the one of the races. This year’s emcee is Larry Walton. Doors open at 4 p.m. Recognizing others who are doing good in the community is always rewarding for Foultz. “That’s the way we are, us volunteers,” she said. “That comes with it, we’re always helping one another.” Seating is limited. For reservations, contact Barbara Mazzei at 908-5815533.
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(May 27, 2016) Rackliffe House is recruiting volunteers to serve as docents to lead guided tours through the house and grounds. Docent training will be conducted at Rackliffe House on Thursday, June 2, from 9 a.m. until noon. The training session will help docents interpret life on the 18th-cenSee DOCENT Page 91
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NATIONAL ART HS INDUCTION A select group of Worcester Prep students were inducted into the National Art Honor Society during a ceremony on April 12, in the Guerrieri Library. Inductees, in front, from left, are Emma DiDomenicis, Maggie Coutu, Julia Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Antonio, Sambina Anthony, Lauren Meoli, Amy Lizas, Sarah Koon, Grace Tunis, Ava Schwartz, Chandler Dennis and Camryn Sofronski along with technology teacher Nancy Raskauskas; and in back, photography teacher Don Lehman, art teacher George Zaiser, Alex Abbott, Jack Fager, Davis Mears, Tate Shockley, Aria ZiaShakeri, Max Bisaha, Flynn Mullins, Ross Deckmann, Melissa Laws, Baylan McGuiness, Nate Abercrombie, Reid Carey and Trent Marshall. Not pictured is Alexandra Van Orden and Laura Issel.
SMART SIBLINGS Nearly 100 juniors and seniors were inducted into the Stephen Decatur High School chapter of the National Honor Society during a ceremony on April 6. Celebrating their induction are brother and sister, Tucker and Ally Cordial.
KEY CLUB BREAKFAST About 100 Kiwanis members and other distinguished guests attend the annual Stephen Decatur High School Key Club breakfast on April 13. Pictured are Key Club officers Dakota Maykrantz and Zainab Mirza and President Olivia Kurtz recognizing Kiwanis school liaison Roy Foreman for his service.
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STUDENTS INDUCTED Sixteen students were inducted into the Pablo Picasso Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica during the Worcester Prep Spanish and French Honor Society Induction Ceremony on March 29. Spanish teacher Brooke Hahn is joined by Spanish Honor Society inductees, in front, from left, Samantha Wolpin, Caroline Pasquariello, Cameron Langeler, Sarah Savage, Olivia Parker and Spanish teacher Kira Eade; in middle row, Reese Gittelman, Anchita Batra, Deborah Marini, Maddie Simons and Josh Bredbenner; and in back, Aria ZiaShakeri, Hope Sens, Annemarie Cherry, Maya ZiaShakeri and Brenner Maull. Not pictured, Madison Bescak.
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Docent training session, June 2 Continued from Page 88 tury coastal plantation through artifacts on display in the kitchen, spinning room, and children’s room in the main house, as well as in the original milk house. Docents will also be trained to interpret the exhibition, “Native Americans: First Contact on Lower Delmarva,” on loan from Salisbury University’s Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture. Docents have created a variety of interpretive activities for children for use inside the house as well as outdoor 18th-century games.
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Rackliffe House is recruiting volunteers to serve as docents to lead guided tours through the house and grounds. Rackliffe Plantation House is located behind Assateague Visitor Center, a half-mile down Tom Patton Lane.
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Comedians, jazz artist to perform in Newark By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 27, 2016) Get ready for laughs and soulful sounds when the Nicmar Youth Connection Enterprises and the Youth Care Center host a jazz and comedy show fundraiser at the Worcester County Developmental Center this Saturday, May 28, in Newark. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. featuring jazz recording artist and saxophonist Wake Campbell from Washington D.C., in addition to comedians Shirl LePearl of Norfolk, Virginia followed by Baltimore’s
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Evening fundraiser for sports, mentoring, tutoring programs Continued from Page 92 mentoring, tutoring and sports programs on the Eastern Shore. The nonprofits offer basketball clinics, art programs, music therapy and trips to visit horses at Autumn Grove Stables in Berlin. The duo also plan to collaborate with local agencies in the area including the Maryland Coastal Bays, American Cancer Society, Worcester County Board of Education and Department of Natural Resources. To implement these programs, the
Johnson brothers plan to bring diverse adult entertainment to the Eastern Shore and are working with a number of agents to bring comedians to the area. “We are currently looking for local sponsors,” Johnson said. “We have had a large response with agents and a lot of good things are happening.” For more information on NYCE or to purchase tickets, visit www.nicmar.net/nyce.html. Check out www.youthccenter.com for more information on the Youth Care Center.
OCBP still looking for guards; training sessions in May, June (May 27, 2016) Guarding 10 miles of beach in Ocean City, beach patrol surf rescue technicians will be on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until late September, beginning Saturday. Also beginning Memorial Day weekend are continued educational efforts by beach patrol staff. Lifeguards will signal beachgoers out of the ocean at approximately 5:25 p.m. each day, letting them know that they should conclude all water related activities until the guards are back on duty the next day. To further educational efforts, the life-
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Garden tour The Ocean Pines Garden Club will hold its annual garden tour on Thursday, June 9. The theme this year is “Hats Off to Our Gardens.” The tour will begin at 9 a.m. and run until noon. A luncheon will follow at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club at 12:30 p.m. The cost for the tour is $10. The tour and luncheon cost is $30. Register by June 4 if planning to attend the luncheon. Menu choices are: crab cake slider with lettuce, tomato, and Old Bay tartar; strawberry-spinach salad with goat cheese, almonds, and grilled chicken; or turkey wrap with lettuce, tomato, shaved red onion, and Swiss cheese. Lunch choices Include chef’s choice dessert, coffee, iced and hot tea. For reservations or more information, contact Linda Baker, 301-385-0839.
Graduate Robert “Joe” Dimaio Jr., of Ocean City, earns a 3.9 cumulative GPA and graduates from Stevenson University with a B.S. in Film & Moving Image. Dimaio discovered a passion for film and video production as a student of Stephen Decatur High School and continued to pursue knowledge and experience with plans to work in the video industry. An internship with Vectorworks resulted in “full-time” employment and a
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(May 27, 2016) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department invites the public to learn about healthy skin and antiques appraisals at two upcoming free seminars held at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. On Thursday, June 2 from 1-2 p.m., Dr. Sara Moghaddam, a dermatologist at Atlantic General Hospital, will discuss how to achieve younger-looking, healthy skin regardless of age. Then on Thursday, June 9, Todd Peenstra with Peenstra Antiques Appraisals will return with his popular antiques appraisal show. Peenstra, a nationally-known antiques and art appraiser, specializes in appraisals for estate settlements, tax donations, estate planning, downsizing and insurance issues. Participants may bring items for appraisal including jewelry, furniture, glass, porcelain, artwork, silver and coins an hour before the show. Show times are scheduled for 3-4:30 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Although there is no cost to attend these seminars, spaces are limited and advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052. Information regarding additional recreational programs, including an online version of the Ocean Pines Activity Guide, is available at www.OceanPines.org.
trip to Lisbon Portugal, to film a company documentary about its product and support of the 2016 “Rock-In-Rio” festival. Dimaio was not able to attend his May 19 Joe Dimaio Jr. graduation commencement, but sent his parents a picture, in cap and gown, from the festival venue. He recently moved to Baltimore’s Federal Hill and will work from the Vectoworks Columbia location but will often find himself part of the crowd heading back to Ocean City for the pleasing vista and childhood memories.
Singer McDaniel College freshman Matthew Scott, of Berlin, performed in the school’s Gospel choir concert, “We Are One,” on May 7. Continued on Page 96
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CRUISIN’ CAR PARADE Cars are driven down the Boardwalk last Saturday morning during a parade, which was part of the 26th annual Cruisin’ Ocean City. More than 3,300 hot rods, customs, street machines, muscle cars and classics from 1976 or earlier were on display last Thursday through Sunday at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street and downtown at the inlet parking lot during the event.
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Continued from Page 95 Under the direction of music lecturer Shelley Ensor, the choir performed “an evening of gospel music to combat the hatred and violence that seems to be so pervasive in society today.” The title, “We Are One,” was taken from a quote from Margaret Boudreaux, director of choral activities, in response to the Charleston, South Carolina, church massacre.
Presentation The Worcester County Commission for Women presents the Suddenly Single presentation “Empowering Yourself to Tame Worry and Anxiety,” to be held at Atlantic General Hospital (Conference Room 1-first floor) located at 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, on Saturday,
June 11 from 9:15-11:15 a.m. The presenter is Diane Armstrong who is a life-long self-care advocate, a Reiki Master, spiritual life coach and manicurist with expertise in essential oils, flower essences and handcrafted product development. To register, call Linda Gibbs at 410641-6517 or email lindaknierim@yahoo.com by June 8. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited and there is no charge for this workshop. The “Suddenly Single” initiative is open to all coping with the loss of a partner’s support through illness, death, separation or divorce. For information about Suddenly Single, visit www.fwccw.org or contact Beverly Thomas at bevthomas@mchsi.com or 410-641-8299.
BBD’s 14th annual Summer Blood Challenge underway (May 27, 2016) Blood Bank of Delmarva will hold its 14th annual Summer Blood Challenge (SBC) through Sept. 24 with an emphasis this year on music and the incredible artists that grace the stage at the annual Firefly Festival in Dover every summer. “The Summer Blood Challenge is a friendly competition among employers and community organizations,” said Michael Waite, director of Marketing & Community Relations at Blood Bank of Delmarva. “Summer months are particularly challenging for blood donations, but with an emphasis this year on the musical experience of a lifetime, we’re convinced that current and new donors will be motivated to participate. The Woodlands of Dover does truly become a music-lovers paradise for the four days of the festival.” Registered donors will earn points based on blood donations, number and type of donations and more. For every point earned during this year’s SBC, a donor will get a chance at this year’s Grand Prize, the choice of two four-day passes to Firefly 2017 along with a $1,000 TD Bank Visa gift card, or a $2,000 gift card. The choice is up to the winner.
Last year, a record 245 companies participated in the Summer Blood Challenge which resulted in over 12,000 blood donations. The deadline for companies and organizations to register to participate for this year’s SBC is Monday, May 30. For more information or to register for the Summer of Rock & Roll Blood Challenge, visit www.DelmarvaBlood.org or call 1 888 8-BLOOD-8. The Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) community service organization which provides blood transfusion products and services for hospitals within the Delmarva region. For over 60 years, Blood Bank of Delmarva has ensured a safe and continuous supply of blood to meet the needs of more than 20,000 patients annually. In addition to blood provisioning, BBD operates a full service regional laboratory providing donor testing and patient reference laboratory services for other blood collection centers and hospitals. BBD is FDA licensed, a member of America’s Blood Centers, and accredited by AABB.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva seeking O- donors
(May 27, 2016) When tragedy strikes and victims need blood transfusions, the first item that medical personnel reach for is O- blood. It is the Universal Blood Type and can be transfused to anyone in an emergency. But, although everyone can receive O-, only one in 15 people actually have O- blood. “It’s critically important for us to continuously recruit O- donors since their type of blood is always in de-
mand,” said Michael Waite, Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) director of Marketing and Community Relations. “Our supply of O- is never what I’d refer to as robust, but we’re normally able to keep an adequate amount on hospital shelves to cover emergency situations.” Several factors are responsible for the shortage of this critical product. There has been a regular occurrence of traumas recently that always challenge the O- blood inventory. There
is currently a nation-wide shortage of O- units because of natural disasters in the south, hindering BBD’s ability to borrow from other blood centers. Finally, the percentage of the public that has the ability to donate is simply not responding. “If we don’t get help from those who can donate, it could potentially impact patient care and we never want that to happen” Waite said. “If you have the ability to donate, please
OP recreation dept. plans bus trips (May 27, 2016) Hit the road with one of the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department’s bus trips scheduled in June. On Sunday, June 5, watch the Baltimore Orioles take on the New York Yankees at Camden Yards. The bus will leave Ocean Pines at 8 a.m. and arrive in Baltimore before the 1:35 p.m. game time to allow time for lunch or sightseeing. The cost is $75 per person, which includes transportation and game ticket. Nationals fans can head to Nationals Park and watch their team play the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, June 11. The bus will depart Ocean
Pines at 8 a.m. and arrive in Washington before the 12:05 p.m. game time. The cost of the trip, which includes transportation and game ticket, is $80 per person. On Saturday, June 18, ride with Ocean Pines to Manhattan and enjoy springtime in the big city. Spend the day shopping, taking in a show or sightseeing. The bus will arrive in New York at approximately 10:30 a.m. and depart at 6 p.m. and will make stops for breakfast and dinner along the way. The fee is $80 per person, which includes the cost of transportation only.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / 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. ■ 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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / 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 / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / 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 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ CLADDAGH ON THE SHORE, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-4200 / www.claddaghontheshore.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere specializing in steaks and seafood. Open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday. Take out available. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront, open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment, daily, May 5 through Sept. 25. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ 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 410-641-7501 / 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 carryout and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken now available at 41st and 70th St locations. Off-season special pricing and online ordering now available at both Coastal Highway locations. Visit our website for more information. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. Open daily at 4 p.m. for dinner. Take-outs available. Closed Monday. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477 / $-$$ / VMC-DIS / No reservations required / Open Thursday-Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast, House Specialty and The Original House of Creamed Chipped Beef, made from scratch. Juice, cereal, waffles, eggs, corned beef, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage and more. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-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 / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean
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City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 and 5th Street, Ocean City / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Open daily at 11 a.m. New menu. Burgers, salads, 12 wing sauces and seafood entrees. Tropical frozen drinks and Hooters cocktails. Large parties welcome. Call for private party information. Carry out available. Happy Hour daily, live entertainment every weekend. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Homemade pizzas, serving 18 different pizzas, variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Fine dining and casual fare. Top veal chop, seafood and pasta dishes. A fine dining side, as well as bar side. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations / 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. ■ MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410-213-2231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. 67th Street (Town Center), Ocean City 443-664-6635 / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. Open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 75 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-toorder pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tues-
day, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest 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. ■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with fresh fruit crushes and craft beer menu. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / 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. ■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy great food and delicious libations while enjoying the boardwalk’s sights and sounds. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / 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. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street (formerly JR’S North), Ocean City 410-390-5939 / www.tokyoseafoodbuffetmd.com / $$ / V-MC-AE/ No reservations required / Full bar/ OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Friday through Sunday buffet features hot steamed snow crab legs. Open 7 days a week, 3:30-10 p.m. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $$$ / 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-MC-AE-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 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-3903713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditaliangrill.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Serving lunch and dinner. Italian food featuring subs and fabulous authentic Italian entrees. Hand tossed pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out. ■ 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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FRI., MAY. 27 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5 years. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. Join The Versakats as they go “Rollin’ On The River,’ a light hearted story with a variety of songs. Doors open at 5 p.m., buffet at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. The show runs about 1 1/2 hours with no intermission. Tickets cost $40. Net proceeds are being donated to Coastal Hospice At The Ocean. Advance reservations are required. Pat Schrawder, Versakats@comcast.net, 410-726-1234
MUSICAL COMEDY DINNER SHOW
Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. 410-524-7994
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “Minions.” Showtime is 8:30 p.m., previews begin at dusk. Concession stand will be open for the purchase of refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. All are welcome. Michael Grogan, 410-250-0125
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Previews begin at dusk. Concessions can be purchased including drinks, popcorn and candy. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown on the gym at Northside Park. 410-250-0125
FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK
SAT., MAY. 28 Ocean City Airport, 12724 Airport Road, West Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays through May 28. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, hangar flying. Suggested donation is $5. Proceeds benefit the Huey Veterans Memorial Fund. Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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
VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., Ocean City, MD, 8 to 11 a.m. A $6 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. 410-524-8196
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, DE, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every Saturdays. See five layouts. Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net, 302-537-0964
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY
One of a Kind and Something Old & Something New Marketplace, 10657 Bishopville Road, Bishopville, MD, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Welcome summer with blasts of savings, door prizes, light refreshments and fun. Charlene Reese, 301-704-8486
SEASIDE BLAST IN BISHOPVILLE
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, nautical items, wood crafts and homemade items. Also, handmade chocolates, fudge and dip mixes. Free admission. Janice Cropper, cropperjl@aol.com, 410-713-0735
SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. Join The Versakats as they go “Rollin’ On The River,’ a light hearted story with a variety of songs. Doors open at 5 p.m., buffet at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. The show runs about 1 1/2 hours with no intermission. Tickets cost $40. Net proceeds are being donated to Coastal Hospice At The Ocean. Advance reservations are required. Pat Schrawder, Versakats@comcast.net, 410-726-1234
MUSICAL COMEDY DINNER SHOW
Worcester County Development Center, 8545 Newark Road, Newark, MD, 8:30 p.m. Featuring Jazz recording artist, saxo-
JAZZ AND COMEDY SHOW FUNDRAISER
phonist Wake Campbell, comedian Shirl LePearl and comedians Stiletto and Timmy Hall. Hosted by comedian TRoy. Cash bar and food. Advanced general admission costs $20 and VIP (dinner included) costs $35. Door prices are $25 and $40. Call for group pricing and seating. Doors open at 7 p.m. Money raised will go to youth programs in the Worcester County area. 703-362-8156, http://www.nicmar.com/nyce.html N. Division Street and Beach, Ocean City, MD, 9:30 p.m. Special Patriotic Show for Memorial Day Weekend. Lasers, lights, fireworks, music, special effect and more. Show times: 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Free event. 800-626-2326, http://ocbeachlights.com
OC BEACH LIGHTS
SUN., MAY. 29 Shenanigan’s Bar & Grille, 309 N Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 a.m. A casual service is held on the porch of Shenanigan’s Pub, weather permitting, from May 29 through early fall. Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., Ocean City, also offers a traditional service at the church at 10 a.m. 410-289-7430
SUMMER WORSHIP
Ocean City Airport, 12724 Airport Road, West Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sundays through May 29. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, hangar flying. Suggested donation is $5. Proceeds benefit the Huey Veterans Memorial Fund. Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, nautical items, wood crafts and homemade items. Also, handmade chocolates, fudge and dip mixes. Free admission. Janice Cropper, cropperjl@aol.com, 410-713-0735
SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
N. Division Street and Beach, Ocean City, MD, 9:30 p.m. Lasers, lights, fireworks, music, special effect and more. Show times: 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Free event. 800-626-2326, http://ocbeachlights.com
OC BEACH LIGHTS
MON., MAY. 30 11TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION Worcester County Veterans Memorial, Race Track Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11
a.m. to 12 p.m. To remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Keynote speaker will be Captain Kurt A. Kastner, U.S. Navy. Music provided by Randy Lee Ashcraft, Frank Nanna, the WWIIunes Todd Crosby and the Delmarva Chorus. The public is invited. Take lawn chairs. Marie Gilmore, 410-208-6612, http://www.opvets.com Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City, MD, 5 to 7 p.m. Pot roast or chicken parmesan, salad and dessert. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds go to Veterans Affairs of Diakonia. 410-641-2186
MEMORIAL DAY DINNER
Urban Nectar, 10019 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 5:30 p.m. Workout starts by 5:45 p.m. Come workout with the famous trainers you’ve seen on T.V., such as Shaun T, Autumn Calabrese and others. Cost is $5. Take water and a mat (optional). Sandy, 443-340-0988
LIVE BETTER FIT CLUB
Urban Nectar, 10019 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Lessons and dancing. Cost is $8 per person. BYOB. Sandy, 443-340-0988
LINE DANCING
Ocean Pines Community Center,, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-641-6876
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
TUES., MAY. 31 ‘GETTING YOUR PRESS RELEASE PUBLISHED’ WORKSHOP DEADLINE
Ocean Pines Community Center, Assategue Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, All Day Hosted by the Ocean Pines Association’s Communications Advisory Committee and held on June 2 at 7 p.m. Individuals who are involved in preparing and distributing press releases for their nonprofit, charitable and social organizations are welcome to attend this free event. Handout materials will be distributed for future reference. ebrady@baysidegazette.com, 410-6410039 Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5 years. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME
Ocean City Today
MAY 27, 2016
CALENDAR Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MDd, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 4 p.m. The University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service is offering master gardeners to help with gardening questions. Take your bagged samples by to find solutions to your plant problems. 410-208-4014
ASK A MASTER GARDENER
WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, MD, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. dillon128@aol.com
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE
Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Berlin group 331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
WED., JUN. 1 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 Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Wednesday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268
HYPERTENSION CLINIC
WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, MD, 12 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. dillon128@aol.com
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE
CHRONIC PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Snow Hill Senior Center, 4767 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill, MD, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Interactive, six-week program that helps those with chronic pain discover how to lead a life less affected by their chronic pain. Free and open to the community. Registration required: 410-641-9268, http://www.atlanticgeneral.org Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pine, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Wednesday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268
HYPERTENSION CLINIC
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, DE, 5 to 8 p.m. Every Wednesday. See five layouts. Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net, 302-537-0964
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. kbates@taylorbank.com, 410-641-1700 Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Every Wednesday. Located at the rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. 410-250-2645
BINGO
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 8 p.m. Open to the public and meets the first Wednesday of each month. Speaker and education related to diabetes is provided. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-641-9703
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Free movies on the beach for the entire family. Take a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown inside the hotel. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326
MOVIES ON THE BEACH
THURS., JUN. 2 Urban Nectar, 10019 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 3 to 6 p.m. Featuring local in season produce, baked products, eggs, honey, kettle korn, soaps and more. 410-713-8803
FARMER’S MARKET
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD, All Day Fans join Ravens players, coaches, cheerleaders, Playmakers, Poe, talent from 98Rock and Miller Lite as they turn Ocean City into Ravenstown for the weekend. Anyone can purchase tickets to the tailgate party that is being held at the Clarion by calling the hotel reservations department at 410-524-3535 or by visiting https://clarionoc.com/ravensbeach-bash-tailgate-party/. Mark Elman, melman@clarionoc.com, 410-390-4008, http://www.clarionoc.com
RAVENS BEACH BASH
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. Free and open to anyone who has lost a
loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163 Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 2 p.m. Dr. Sara Moghaddam, a dermatologist at Atlantic General Hospital, will discuss how to achieve younger-looking, healthy skin regardless of age. Advance registration is required. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052
FREE SEMINAR
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO YOUNGER LOOKING SKIN
Ocean Pines Community Center, Assategue Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 2 p.m. Free community presentation by Dr. Sara Moghaddam, Board Certified Dermatologist from Atlantic General Dermatology. Reservations are recommended. 410-641-7052, http://www.atlanticgeneral.org Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302-436-9577 or 410524-0649
BEACH SINGLES
FIRST ANNUAL SUMMER KICKOFF FOR DIAKONIA
Teasers Dock Bar at Sunset Grille, 12933 Sunset Ave, West Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. Live music and raffles. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door and include two Crushes and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds benefit Diakonia. info@diakoniaoc.org, 443-210-0075 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. Open to the public. 410-289-3166, http://www.alpost166.org
BINGO
ONGOING EVENTS Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., Ocean City A casual service is held on the porch of Shenanigan’s Pub at Fourth Street and the Boardwalk at 8:30 a.m., weather permitting, from May 29 through early fall. A traditional service is held at the church at 10 a.m. 410-289-7430
SUMMER WORSHIP
Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open daily, Monday through Friday, year round. Located behind the church with a donation drop off room that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
AUMC THRIFT SHOP
PAGE 101 410-289-4458 Throughout the Town of Ocean City, May 30 through June 17. Free activities for 2016 high school graduates including karaoke, volleyball, kayak, mini golf, laser tag and more. http://playitsafeoceancity.com, 410289-2800 or 800-626-2326
‘PLAY IT SAFE’ ACTIVITIES
Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City, Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. The club welcomes 50+ year olds for socialization, games, friendship, activities and prayer. Info: 410-629-9986.
CHRISTIAN SOCIAL 1 1/2 CLUB
Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, every Saturday, noon to 1 p.m. Attend a free Platform tennis clinic followed by one week free trial and a second free clinic the following Saturday. Info: Jim Freeman, 215-704-4592.
OCEAN PINES PLATFORM TENNIS CLINICS
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Meeting of volunteers. Info: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.
STAR CHARITIES MEETING
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St. Call the library at 410-641-0650 to schedule your individual tutorial.
DIGITAL DROP IN
The group dances to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina Beach music doing the jitterbug, swing, cha-cha, etc. Dances are held in the Fenwick Island and Ocean City areas. For the group’s schedule, call 302-2003262 (DANCE). Sign up for the group’s newsletter at www.delmarvahanddancing.com/membership.php.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
OC Office, 12216 Ocean Gateway, Unit 1500, West Ocean City, 1 p.m., third Wednesday of each month. Info: Mary Henderson, 410-213-1177.
WSW SUPPORT GROUP
Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410-641-4311.
FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES
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Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Looking for person with knowledge of dental terminology, dental insurance, good communication & keyboard skills. Fulltime, M-F w/benefits. Email resume to contact@atlanticdental.com or fax 410-213-2955.
OIL TECH/TIRE TECH Must have Front End alignment experience. Must be dependable for a Fast paced, busy shop only getting busier!! Hourly paid position, benefits and uniforms available. call 410641-3200 or fill out application at Racetrack Auto 10834 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811
Dental Receptionist Position
Come Join Our Winning Team!
MAINTENANCE
We are looking for skilled individuals to join our maintenance department. Experience in plumbing, electrical, painting and drywall desired. Prior hotel experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Salary commensurate with experience and skill level. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or walk in and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory preemployment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
A Residence Inn® by
HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING!!
New location in Berlin
Crew and Assistant Managers Up to $14/hr. + Tips Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
HELP WANTED
is now hiring for the following positions:
A/V SOUND TECH LINE COOKS ~ SECURITY PAINTER ~ ELECTRICIAN HOUSEKEEPERS ~ BOUTIQUE EXPEDITERS
For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/jobs
Under the Big Top! Antiques!
Accepting Applications for the following positions: Groundskeeping Staff ~ Must have Valid Drivers License/Pool exp. a plus Recreation Supervisor ~ Lifeguard Certification or First Aid Safety Certification Required. Year Round Position to oversee Children’s activities and Lifeguard Rotations. Applications available at the Front Office 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City MD 21842 Resumes may be emailed and for more information send request to info@fskfamily.com
Outdoor Antique Show June 18 9–4
Free Parking • Free Admission!
HELP WANTED
Fisheries Creel Clerk Interviewers
PT thru Nov. $12.93/hour. 6 & 10 hour assignments. Apply online @ http://www.jobaps.com/MD/
PM Chef
HudsonsGeneralStore.com (302) 539-8709
Carpenter Apply in person.
Beachwood Inc. 11632 Worcester Hwy. Showell, MD 21862
BBOCEANSUITES.COM 302-539-3200
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: HVAC Mechanic, Maintenance, Line Cook, Host/Hostess, Banquet Housestaff, Server, Bartender, Room Attendant (van will pick up in SBY), Condo Supervisor Seasonal: Security Guard, Server, Bartender
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 EOE M/F/D/V
Year Round • Front Desk Manager
2 years experience required Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
Opening Summer 2016
Ocean City, MD Palmer Gosnell Hospitality LLC, is currently accepting resumes for the position of
Food and Beverage Manager
99 HOLLYWOOD ST., BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Deep End Pool Bar Line Cook
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
Night Audit & Night Maintenance
---Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
All Positions
at 64th Street location. Stop in to fill out an application!
Position available for full-time
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Job Opportunities
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Ocean City, MD Now Hiring Y/R & P/T for
Work in a great atmosphere with great pay. 17th St. & the Boards located @ The Holiday Inn & Suites ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS MON.-FRI.
Hotel
NOW HIRING
Five Guys Burgers
3 yr. experience required
Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license.
Rt. 26 & Iron’s Lane Clarksville, DE
HELP WANTED
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 call 410-289-6388 for appointment or send resume to sbuxoc@harrisongp.com
We are looking for a person that has previous Food and Beverage Management experience. This position requires computer skills and knowledge of excel. This position does require excellent customer service skills and the ability to work within budgetary guidelines. We are looking for individuals to join an exciting new hotel and management team! We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Please send all inquires and resumes to smcmahon@palmergosnell.com EOE M/F/D/V
Come Join Our Winning Team!
Now accepting applications for the following positions! Bellman Security Night Audit Maintenance Recreation Server Bartender 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
Now you can order your classifieds online
MAY 27, 2016
HELP WANTED
Nursery Attendant: Atlantic United Methodist Church. Sundays, 8:15-11:15 am. Must be 18 years or older. $10-$15/hour based upon experience. Call 410-7261385. FT/PT Experienced Designer/Sales Associates. Furniture sales experience and references required. Apply in person: Perfect Furnishings, 39597 Jefferson Bridge Road, Bethany Beach or email resume: perfectfurn@aol.com
Hiring Nurses RN’s & LPN’s
All shifts. Please stop by to fill out an application, fax your resume to 410-6410328 or apply online at w w w. m a h c h e a l t h . c o m . Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5Star rated skilled nursing facility. EOE
HELP WANTED
Experienced Servers & Cook needed for year round position. Apply in person: Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City. Model Att./Admin. Asst. for New Home Builder. 2-4 days per week. Some weekends req’d. Answer phone, greet customers, marketing and admin. duties. Call 410-2131099 to set up interview.
Contractor Company in Ocean Pines, MD is looking for HVAC Maintenance Technicians. Start immediately. Great hourly pay plus sales commission. Call Marc, 302-682-1777.
NOW HIRING!! Overnight Box Truck Drivers for our WOC kitchen facility $14-16/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Palmer Gosnell Hospitality LLC, is currently accepting resumes for the position of
Assistant General Manager
Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, MD Opening Summer 2016. We are looking for a person that has previous Assistant General Manager hotel management experience in an upscale setting. This positions requires preparing employee schedule according to business forecast, payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements. Ensuring proper and complete training of Guest Representatives and front office staff. This position does require excellent customer service skills. We are looking for individuals to join an exciting new hotel and management team! We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Please send all inquires and resumes to smcmahon@palmergosnell.com EOE M/F/D/V
---Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Maintenance Supervisor
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Maintenance Supervisor; reporting to our Director of Maintenance. Must have maintenance and supervisor experience. For busy hotel with 40,000 square foot conference center, 3 pools, 250 hotel rooms and 84 condos. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com EOE M/F/D/V
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Ocean City Today
HELP WANTED
New restaurant in Ocean City. Now Hiring All Positions including Management. 5909 Coastal Highway. MondayFriday, 9-5; Saturday, 9-1. Hiring Cook Fulltime 8am-3pm West Ocean City 631-949-3342
GROUNDKEEPING. Reliable and own transportation. Good pay. Females are welcomed to apply. Call Donna 301712-5224. OC 360 Eats & Drinks Looking for F.O.H./B.O.H. Experienced Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers. F.O.H./ Hostess, Servers, Bartenders. 138th St. & Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD. Contact Heather @ 410-250-1100. Top Dollar Paid
Atrium Café Hiring motivated AM Cook
Please apply Atrium Café at Quality Inn, 54th St., OC, MD
Local Berlin Company is accepting applications to work in SCREEN PRINT DEPARTMENT Please call 410-641-2738
HELP WANTED
Comfort Suites, 12718 Coastal Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). Now Hiring for Front Desk night shift from 4pm-12am. Apply in person
EXPERIENCED CLEANER. MUST have OWN source of transportation AND cleaning supplies. Call Donna 443513-4024.
Contractor Company in Ocean Pines, MD is looking for Telemarketers/Sales Associates. Start immediately. Pay: $8.25 per hour plus sales commission. Mon-Fri, 9-4pm. Serious inquiries only. Call Marc, 302-682-1777. Experienced Cleaners needed for part time work in Ocean City. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check. Please call 410-202-2887. Century Taxi - Now hiring day & night shift taxi & shuttle drivers. Call 302-569-4959.
Nite Club Taxi hiring P/T & F/T workers. Good driving record required. Earn up to $1000 weekly. Call 443-3731319, 240-281-5288.
Ocean Pines Yacht Club
Hiring For All Positions Dishwashers, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Servers, Hostess, Bartenders, Bar-Backs Please apply in person. 1 Mumford’s Landing Rd., Ocean Pines, MD 21811
Become a Better You in 2016!
To order Product or to Become an Avon Representative Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net
Now Hiring for
PT Bartender, FT Cook & FT Delivery Drivers w/own car
Come in for Interview on Thursdays @ 11:00 am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)
The Castle in the Sand has immediate openings for Front Desk Personnel for all shifts. These will be full time, seasonal positions. The candidate should have good communication and technology skills. Experience using RoomMaster Hotel Software would be preferred, but not a required skill. The candidate should be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including weekends. Salary is competitive and will vary on experience of the candidate. Please contact Bob at 410289-6846, extension 600 for interview information.
J o i n TTee a m D u ne s ! Noow w H i ri n g : DI R E C T O R O F F O O D A N D BEV E R AGE A S ST CH I E F
COOK DISH WA SH E R
28th & Oceanfront -“For Shore … The Best Place to Work”
WALK IN APPLICANTS WELCOME! Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm Location: 20055 Shuttle Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Questions?? Please call 302-236-9635 OR apply at careers.mvtransit.com
Pre-employment drug screening and background check is required. MV Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. MV Transportation, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.
Mann Properties, Inc seeks FT/YR Community Manager min. of 2 yrs. exp. in portfolio mgmt. FT/YR Admin Assistant exp. preferred but not req. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Customer service oriented. Proficient with Microsoft computer systems. Strong organizational skills. Understanding of financials statements/budgeting. Must be available to work weekends. Email resume to Info@ocmannproperties.com Mann Properties, Inc., 220 16th St., Ocean City, MD. Talbot Inn 311 Talbot St. Now Hiring Front Desk Night Auditor Housekeeping Please apply in person 410-289-9125
Y/R Maintenance Technician Excellent Benefits & Pay. Exp. pref. Must have own transportation. Apply in person @ Ocean Club Villas II, 105 120th Street.
Chef
Working Chef for busy restaurant. Top salary. Excellent benefits.
Send resume to: P.O. Box 3500 Ocean City, MD 21843
TOW TRUCK DRIVER Must live near Berlin, Ocean City area to be able to reach our customers fast when they call. must have DOT medical card, CDL not required, but valid drivers license is, and a smart phone as we dispatch digitally. We are a fast paced business and only getting busier with summer coming. Come join our team!! Benefits and uniforms available, call 410-641-3200 or fill out application at Racetrack Auto 10834 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811
Castle in the Sand
Employment Opportunities
NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Requirements: • Must be at least 21 years of age • Must have a current and valid Driver’s license • Must have CDL with Passenger Endorsement PAID TRAINING!!
HELP WANTED
Hotel & Suit tes
Please apply online at www w.realhospitalityg tyggroup up.com
CLASSIFIEDS! CALL 410-723-6397
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
Year Round • Restaurant Manager • Common Area Maid • Cook • Housekeepers
Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
MODEL CASTING
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HELP WANTED
Hiring FT Sales Associate/ Design Coordinator. Please call 800-477-1400. Blind Factory, Selbyville, DE.
Mature, Full-Time, Sales Help. Now thru Oct. Apply @ SOMERSET JEWELERS, 412 South Boardwalk. PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted Waitstaff, Kitchen Staff, Cooks Apply Within after 11:00 am
Local Real Estate Office is seeking a Part Time Inspector to work weekends and is able to handle a flexible work schedule. Will be responsible for inspecting properties before and after check ins; handle minor maintenance repairs, must be able to communicate with people, must have a car and hand tools. Please send resume to: CENTURY 21 New Horizon, Attn: Kim Morris, 8606 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842 or email kimm@ century21newhorizon.com.
Painters Wanted
Full time for the next few weeks. $15/hour, $600/ week. Must be fast and extremely neat. Must be willing to do other tasks: moving furniture, cleaning, gardening. Driver’s license a plus. Must have experience. 410-289-7873
RN Supervisor
Seeking part time supervisors for all shifts. Please stop by to fill out an application, fax your resume to 410-6410328 or apply online at w w w. m a h c h e a l t h . c o m . Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5Star rated skilled nursing facility. EOE
LANKFORD HOTEL Now Hiring Fulltime Housekeepers
Looking to work for a family run business where people care? We are looking for seasonal employees. Experience is a plus but good attitude and appearance is a must. Shifts run 9am–3pm and weekends are necessary. We offer salary pay for qualified individuals. Located 8th Street on the boardwalk Ocean City MD. Please call Mary at 410-289-4041 or stop in for details
for South Moon Under
Female applicants must be 5'8" or taller and fit a size 2 dress and size 25 jean. Male applicants must be 6' or taller and fit a size 32"-34" pant.
All applicants must be of legal working age. Work permits required for anyone under the age of 18. Email your name, contact info, age, height and sizes with a head shot and full length shot to: models@southmoonunder.com. We will contact you if you fit the criteria.
Thank you for your interest.
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RENTALS
Ocean Pines YR Rental - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo. $1050 per month - includes sewer & water. Call John Talbott, owner/agent 410-6037373. YEAR ROUND RENTAL BETHANY BEACH, DE RT. 26 3BR/2BA Townhome. Available after June 5. $1,000/month. Call Ron Steen: 302-448-0272. WOC - Boat Slip $850/season. includes electric & water. Waterfront cottage also avail. 443-831-9898
WOC. Furnished, Waterfront, Private Home Rental. Week, Summer, Yearly. 2BR+. Bring your own Boat. Access to Ocean. $1400 neg. Rooms also available yearly for rent. Call 410-967-3145.
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
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ROOMMATES
Own Spacious Room in upscale home in SOP. $450/mo. Security and half utilities. Text if interested, 443-7279018.
OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE
LOOKY, LOOKY, LOOKY. Need a professional address? Virtual or private offices available. $200 a month, all inclusive. Ocean Pines. 410-208-4800
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
3BR/1BA Mobile Home Remodeled kitchen, $13,000. Needs TLC. Lot rent $400/ month includes water/sewer, trash and taxes. Located in Bishopville. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
REAL ESTATE LICENSE ED SMITH REAL ESTATE SCHOOL
Pre-Licensing Real Estate Classes Pt. 1. June 7, 8, 9, 2016 Pt. 2. June 21, 22, 23, 2016 8:00am-5:30pm Limited Space Website/Registration www.edsmithschool.com 410-213-2700
Classifieds 410-723-6397 By Monday, 5 p.m. RENTALS
Single Family Homes Starting at $1075 Condos Starting at $1200 CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200
Open 7 Days A Week for property viewing in: * Berlin * Ocean City * * Ocean Pines * * Snow Hill *
Ocean City Today
LOTS & ACREAGE
926 Sq. Feet of Office Space in West Ocean City along Route 50. $850 a month. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200. Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Warehouse Space for Rent. Approx. 600 sq. ft., $500/mo., utils. included. Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/mo. Call 410-7265471 or 410-641-4300.
Berlin Professional Center 306 Franklin Ave., Berlin. 5700 sq. ft.
Call for more information 443-614-4007
Decatur Business Park
Route 611, WOC. 800 sq. ft. of Office Space. Call for more information 443-614-4007
SERVICES SERVICES
Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555
LIQUIDATION LIQUIDATION
Ladies Boutique Going Out Of Business. Clothing, accessories and display inventory for sale. Great value. Start your own business quickly. For more info., call 814934-4184.
DONATIONS DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hardworking international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be tax-deductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
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FOR SALE
GE White Appliances. Prices Reduced. Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, $145; Dishwasher, $45. V/G CONDITION. Both items $170. Call 443-4654158.
YARD SALE YARD SALE
Flea Market sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary at Swann Keys Community Center (off Rt. 54, Selbyville) On May 28th, 8am. HUGE MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Sat., 5/28, 7am-3pm. Something for everyone. Few blocks away from Historic Berlin. 304 Ann Dr., Berlin Yard Sale. 5/29, 8am-2pm. 10016 Carey Rd., Berlin. Furniture, antiques, household items, tools & much more. Everything must go.
MAY 27, 2016
YARD SALE
GARAGE SALE Friday, May 27 and Sat., May 28, 10am-4pm. 8 43rd Street. Pictures, Mirrors, Lamps, King Mattress with new type springs and rails, Twin Mattress (no springs). Excellent condition. Many other household items and decorator items.
FURNITURE
JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE -- NEW AND USED Pick-Up & Delivery Available
410-250-7000
146th Street, Ocean City
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Laissez les bons temps rouler! Letting the good times roll, as the Cajun expression goes, is what Ocean City will begin doing this weekend with the unofficial opening of the summer season. Weather permitting, of course, millions of visitors will come to town between now and the middle of September, giving purely seasonal businesses and the working population a 16-week shot at covering the bills with something left over. For the year-round business community, it’s a little different, but not by much, as its members must do well in the summer to survive the slowest periods the rest of the year. It’s a tentative thing, this tourist-based economy, as its well-being depends on every aspect of a visitor’s stay, from driving on the highway to receiving good customer service and good value for the money. Getting people to come to the beach for vacation, after all, isn’t the hard part of this enterprise. Getting them to return next year and the year after that is the difficult aspect of making it all work. Advertising, promotions and other marketing approaches, all of which Ocean City and its commercial operations do plenty of, serves only to encourage people to give us a try. From that point on, it’s the quality of the experience that counts. In other words, the message can induce people to buy the product, but it has to perform as advertised to get them to buy it again. Regardless of one’s working circumstance, and as difficult as it may be to do as the summer flows toward its late August crescendo, being welcoming and helpful to all visitors is everyone’s job. Without them, most of us wouldn’t have any job at all.
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New labels we won’t read More food information we can continue to ignore
Courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration, nutrition labels on packaged food have begun carrying even more information that we won’t bother to read. It is, in some respects, like taking the time to read the “E Pluribus Unum” motto on a dollar bill. It isn’t as if we’re more likely to do that if the “E Pluribus Unum” were to be followed by, “See other side for more information.” As it happens, it’s Latin for “Out of many, one,” which makes perfect sense in the money scheme of things: there’s a lot of it out there, but you only get this lousy one. Anyway, the new labeling requirements include printing the total calories in bigger, bolder type, which gives us the ability to skip that information on purpose rather than inadvertently. Personally, I avoid reading food labels, because I don’t want to know. It’s like our national political circumstance in a way: we like our opinions the way they are and see no benefit in having them interfered with by getting more information. Besides, as is the case with “E Pluribus” etc., we don’t know what some of this label information refers to and are disinclined to pursue clarification. Take the ingredient “trans fat” for instance. Contrary to what many people are likely to think, this does not refer to a person who’s skinny on the outside but identifies as a fat person. Trans fat, really, is complicated. It comes from hydrogenated vegetable oil, which is created by adding molecules of hydrogen to the oil to make it solid at room temperature. That, they say, makes it bad for us. Why? Well, it does things to our cholesterol, because … No one wants to know all that, especially when most of us have no concept of grams or
milligrams or whatever measurements they use to show the volume of this and other components. “What exactly is a gram?” you ask. It is, “a metric unit of mass equal to a thousandth of a kilogram.” “Great, but how much does it weigh?” There are other disclosures on these more informative labels, such as, “Contains GMOs” or genetically modified organisms. This is even more involved than trans fats, because there are good GMOs and bad GMOs. Some GMOs, for instance, are achieved via a process called, transgenics, which is what they call it when the gene innards of one species (warning: “gene innards” is not an actual scientific term) are inserted into the gene innards of a different species. Remember when scientists inserted gene innards from a flounder into tomato gene innards to inhibit frost damage? That’s transgenics, which don’t always work out, especially in this case. Reports were these new cold-hardy tomatoes tended to head to deeper water when the weather got hot. On the other hand, natural genetic modifications also occur. My dog, Crazy Eddie, for instance, is a genetic milkshake of many, many other kinds of dogs. Normally, one would refer to such creatures as “mixed breeds,” which is apparently okay for animals, but not, as an example, for corn. For whatever reason, the feds prefer to confuse us by applying the GMO classification rather than simply stating, “Contains Mixed Breed Corn.” Besides, we’re all genetically modified. If we weren’t, we’d all look exactly alike and would need detailed labels to tell us apart, not that we would read them. “So, replica of me, how are you doing?” “Buzz off, dipstick.” “I agree. No further information required.”
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Letters to the editor Annual Crab Soup Cook Off successful
Editor, The Downtown Association would like to thank all those who came out on Saturday, May 14 and made our 12th annual Crab Soup Cook Off such a huge success. Your support is greatly appreciated! A special thank you to our participating restaurants — Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs, Centerplate/OC Convention Center, Lazy River Saloon/ Frontier Town, M.R. Ducks, Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Phillips Seafood, Pickles Pub, Seacrets, and Shrimp Boat/OC Fish Company. Thank you also to our generous sponsors and donors —Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, The Dough Roller, OCDC, Ocean View American Grill, Hammerheads, Backshore Brewing Com-
pany, Ocean City Today and the The Dispatch. Thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard for their help in setting up for the event, and to all our other volunteers, especially the student volunteers from Stephen Decatur. The band One Night Stand was awesome. Congratulations to our winners! Best red soup: first, Centerplate/OC Convention Center; second, Shrimp Boat/OC Fish Company and third, Seacrets. Best white soup: first, Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs; second, Seacrets and third, Shrimp Boat/ OC Fish Company. Best Decorated: Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs. We are looking forward to the 13th Annual Cook Off next May and with your continued support, more fun events downtown. Mary Ann Manganello Administrator Ocean City Downtown Association
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Next meeting of opiate group scheduled for June 21 in OP Continued from Page 26 say, ‘Well, we’re not them,’” Windsor said. “Addiction knows no skin color, no religious background, no income level. If affects all kinds.” Hassett said his addiction “cultivated itself” in and around Ocean City. “I worked in these restaurants – probably stole from a lot of these stores,” he said. “It’s pretty hard to be up here on stage telling you guys that. I lived a terrible life out there, but there is a possibility of recovery and a new way of life.” Tuesday was Hassett’s 28th birthday – his second consecutive sober celebration. “What I want to do for this community is, if you have a loved one struggling, you yourself are struggling, you have questions that you need answers to – I’ve been in those shoes,” he said. “My parents were completely blind to treatment [and] had no idea there was an option for their son, who was shooting heroin in their basement just two years ago.” He offered his phone number to everyone in the room, and left cards at the front desk. McNeely said the next step for the group would be dividing into subcommittees, including education, awareness and resources navigation, the
latter of which she would head up herself. She asked people to volunteer for one – or all four – groups. General “Warriors” meetings would also continue, with the next one scheduled for June 21 at the Worship Center. “We have no rules at this point, we just want to beat this,” she said. “We desperately need you guys. Even if it’s something that you’re not able to commit to and you don’t necessarily want to be a big, active part of a committee, just support us. Whatever you can do, get the word out.” Ball said there were five things everyone could do to keep the momentum of the group going: stay informed and pass information along, talk to a teen or an adolescent, lock up medications at home, “like” the group’s Facebook page or leave an email, and get Naloxone or Narcan training. “It does save a life,” she said. “If there is anyone who has any loved one who is using, you should be training.” For more information on the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction, email McNeely at heidi.anne@verizon.net, visit www.wocowarriors.org, or search “Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction” on Facebook.
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