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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) The Cruisin’ vintage and custom car event left Ocean City two weeks ago and this week resort of-

ficials began considering how to reign in not just the rally itself, but also the number of hangers-on who seem to create a disproportionate share of the associated problems. “My early recommendation is to move the event to a less crowded weekend, whether it’s April or March,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “But there’s been no decision in changing Cruisin’

yet. We want to look at this at 2,000 feet before we do anything.” Ocean City officials apparently took the first steps to alter the car show during Tuesday’s closed session. Behind closed doors, the mayor and City Council received a briefing on the event from Police Chief Ross Buzzuro, Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald, Public Works Director Hal

Adkins, Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller and Tourism Director Donna Abbott. This year’s Cruisin,’ its 27th year in town, drew 3,300 registered vehicles to resort-sanctioned activities such as the Boardwalk parade and car shows at the inlet parking lot and the convention center. See SHOW Page 5

Wind farm outfits take PSC’s deal Companies pledge to meet jobs requirement and work out of ports in Maryland

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 2, 2017) Both US Wind and Deepwater Wind have agreed to the terms and conditions set forth by the Public Service commission as part of its May 11 decision to allow both wind farm projects to proceed off the coast of Ocean City. Deepwater Wind was the first to issue a response to the commission for its Skipjack project, to be located about 17 miles off the coast straddling the Maryland-Delaware border. “In accordance with [the] Public Utilities Article … and the terms of Maryland Public Service Commission Order 88192 dated May 11, 2017, Skipjack Offshore Energy LLC hereby accepts the approval of its Nov. 30, 2016 application to the commission and the designation of the Skipjack Wind Farm as a Qualified Offshore Wind Project as established in the order,” a letter signed by Jeff Grybowski, CEO of Skipjack, wrote in part accepting the offer. Deepwater operates the first working wind farm in the nation at Block Island, Rhode Island. Because the Skipjack project is offshore of both Maryland and Delaware, it must conduct meetings with officials from both states before its wind farm See TURBINES Page 7

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Dare hospitalized after medical incident

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) Ocean City Councilman Dennis Dare was hospitalized on Sunday evening, and city officials are unsure when he will return to City Hall. Mayor Rick Meehan said that Dare suffered an “unknown medical incident” during a small party at an Ocean City residence around 6 p.m. Dare was taken to Atlantic General Hospital, where he stayed overnight in stable condition. He was transferred on Monday to University of Maryland

Medical Center’s shock trauma center in Baltimore for further testing. By Tuesday’s work session, Meehan said that he “had no idea” when the councilman would return. “I do get periodic updates from Liz [Dare’s wife] and he’s alert and awake,” Meehan said. “He may have been watching the work session from his hospital room.” Dare has a long career in Ocean City government service, having worked with five mayors and roughly 30 different See COUNCILMAN Page 5

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Ocean City decreases active taxi medallions Councilmembers vote to spend $72K to purchase permits after negotiations

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) In an effort to support the value of the taxi medallions that allow cab companies to operate, the City Council on Tuesday voted to buy back 18 medallions from two struggling cab companies at a combined cost of $72,000. Nite Club Taxi owner Michael Pawlewski and Ocean City Taxi owner Carl Kurchak were the only taxi companies that took up the council’s offer to sell back their medallions in April. Pawlewski offered to sell back six medallions at varying prices ranging between $4,400 and $4,800. Kurchak

wanted to sell eight medallions at $6,666.66. Originally, the offer was to buy back 10 medallions at a certain price point, believed to be $4,000. City Manager Doug Miller negotiated with both businessmen, eventually bringing the bid down to the city’s asking price. Nite Club Taxi offered to sell four more medallions. “The intent behind this is to shrink the number of medallions in circulation, since the time the medallion system started with 175. Now we’re down to 142,” Miller told the council during Tuesday’s work session. Ocean City increased its regulation of the taxi industry in 2010 by selling permits at $1,500 each. Cab companies also can sell the medallions between themselves, as long as the city receives 25 percent of the sale price.

Permits need to be renewed annually at a $500 fee. In recent years, however, the average resale price has dropped $3,000 in the span of a year, as ride-hailing companies Lyft and Uber began to capture market share from convention cab companies. Council President Lloyd Martin, who sat on the council when the permit system was created, said buying back 18 medallions was a step in the right direction. “When we started this, I thought 175 [medallions] was too many,” he said. “I want a viable taxi industry, and this will offset that, because this will get rid of two companies that were already going out of business.” Councilman Wayne Hartman also supported buying back the 18 medallions, but wanted to push for future re-

form of the taxi medallion system. “I ask that the city manager come back to open a discussion to move towards a flat fee on transfers, and to rethink what we’re doing,” Hartman said. “I’ve heard at times that what we see as a transfer is not consistent with what we get, whether it includes a vehicle or a phone number. Most cases, they want the transfer low so that our fee is lowered.” Councilman Tony DeLuca countered that buying back the medallions would not have the intended effect of increasing demand. “I don’t support government interference in market dynamics, or wasting $72,000,” he said. The motion to buy back 18 medallions passed 4-1, with DeLuca dissenting. Councilmen Dennis Dare and John Gehrig were absent.

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Show inspires bad behavior in surrounding areas, mayor says Continued from Page 1 Meanwhile, the number of cars and trucks not part of the event appears to have grown along with a rise in complaints from residents about burnouts, road races and loud mufflers. After a raucous spring car show in 2015, the council discussed potential ordinance changes, including passing a ban on trailers parking on resort streets unless their owners had a permit. Instead of passing new laws, city officials opted to have Ocean City Police and allied agencies enforce the ones on the books. This year’s Cruisin’ Ocean City seemed to draw larger crowds of nonparticipants who drove their diesel trucks and newer model high-performance cars up and down Coastal Highway. Dozens of people called or emailed elected officials last week. Meehan also reported that he received some letters this week. “The largest problem we have is with vehicles not part of the event and we wish that hadn’t come,” he said. “I don’t think it would make a difference if we limited the cruisers themselves, although that’s what the promoter did this year. Moving it to an earlier month

might prevent the overcrowding.” Moving the event out of the summer months could also prevent some of the younger attendees from hijacking Cruisin’ Ocean City. Several arrests two weeks ago involved high schoolage youth and young adults. “I was here when we started this event 27 years ago, and no one was visiting Ocean City in May,” Meehan said. “Then we got the new hotels and new restaurants, and people started coming earlier to enjoy Ocean City. It’s time to consider moving it [Cruisin’] earlier.” He also pointed out that Cruisin’ also brings an undesired element to the surrounding area, as unregistered cars are now involved secondary events or races in West Ocean City. “It’s gotten to the point that the [Worcester County] Sheriff's spend their time in West Ocean City,” he said. “We also might need to talk to businesses in town. Some may set up some small secondary events as well. “Something definitely has to be done,” Meehan added. “But when we reach that point, we’ll have discussed it from all points of view and include the event’s promoter.”

Councilman’s return unknown Continued from Page 1 councilmembers. He was first hired as the city engineer in 1982, and served in that role for eight years until he was appointed city manager. Dare held that position for years until 2011, when a political dispute over employee pay and benefits forced him out. He successfully ran for council in 2012 and was re-elected last November. “We’re all concerned about Dennis, and we’re hoping he has a quick recov-

ery. Hopefully we’ll see him back in time for Monday’s session,” Meehan said. Since Dare was absent from the work session, the City Council has postponed its discussion on legal strategies on tax differential dispute with Worcester County. Those will presumably resume when Dare returns to City Hall. As of press time Thursday, Dare was still at University of Maryland Medical Center for health tests.

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Turbines asked to use ‘best means’ to conserve wildlife Continued from Page 1 can begin operation, which is expected in 2023. This condition is not present for US Wind, but the developer must locate its project in the easternmost portion of its lease area that it can reasonably do. Carville Collins, counsel for US Wind, accepted the PSC ruling on his client’s behalf using similar language to Grybowski’s letter. Both companies provided rate schedules of Offshore Renewable Energy Credits they are entitled to sell as part of financing the projects, but are not allowed to collect on until production begins. There are minor differences, usually a matter of cents, between the company’s OREC cost proposals. Addressing the most common concerns and criticisms of the projects are conditions that require both companies to use the best commercially available technology to minimize both daytime and nighttime views of the wind farm, as well as above ground and underwater sound generation. Marine mammals are granted a measure of protection, again by the “best commercially available means,” to ensure they are not harmed by the turbines or construction. Birds are granted no such protection.

Each project is expected to create a certain number of jobs, accounted for by full time equivalent positions in the PSC report. US Wind is required to create at least 1,298 in-state direct development or construction period jobs and 2,282 direct operating period jobs. Skipjack is required to create at least 913 development or construction period jobs and 484 direct operating period jobs. Both entities are required to submit independently audited reports on job creation. US Wind is required to spend 19 percent of capital expenditures in Maryland, and Skipjack is required to spend 34 percent in Maryland. Both projects are required to use a port facility in the greater Baltimore region as the marshaling port, where the components of the project are transported and loaded onto the installation vessel. A port in the Ocean City region will be used as the operations and maintenance port. Both projects must maintain an office in Maryland for the life of the project. The full report of the case and the PSC rulings on the matter are located as Case 9431 found on the public service commission’s website, www.psc.state.md.us.

Offshore wind opposition not on other local leaders’ radar Energy project, impact on Wor. County property values viewed as Ocean City issue

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sition to an offshore wind operation along the coast. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said the whole issue isn’t really on his radar, with one of the reasons being the town already has its own electric utility. “There’s been no measurable impact based on what I’ve been following so far,” Williams said. “There are so many other projects, that’s where my focus is.” Williams said offshore wind could be another potential job creator in the See TURBINES Page 8

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Turbines could cut Worcester unemployment, some unsure Continued from Page 7 county, but he thinks whatever happens at the wind farm will combine with other ongoing projects to yield the greatest possible benefit to the county. According to the state, Worcester County’s unemployment rate is 11.2 percent as of March 2017, which is nearly triple the state’s April 2017 rate of 3.9 percent. Each project developer, US Wind and Skipjack, is mandated by the state Public Service Committee to create a certain number of full time equivalent jobs within the state. US Wind is to create at least 1,298 development/construction period jobs and 2,282 direct operating period jobs. Skipjack, a smaller-scale operation, is to create 913 direct development/construction period jobs and 484 direct operating period jobs. It’s unclear how many of those jobs would be in Worcester County, but each developer is required to use a port in the Ocean City area for maintenance and operations. A port in Baltimore is specified to be the hub for manufacturing. “I’m not sure how many long-term jobs we’re talking about,” County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic of the Ocean City district said. “Manufacturing will, at some point, come to an end. There might be 5,000 jobs as the process is going on to make it happen, but how many will stay after it’s all said and done? That’s my question about it.” If 3,000 jobs are created for three years, Mitrecic said, the county would be back at square one after a relatively short period of time. “The reality is here we have to work with both companies so everyone is happy. I share the concerns of the City Council — this is not something we want to take a chance on,” Mitrecic said.

The mayor and City Council of Ocean City want the projects moved out of the view of the resort, which might not be practical in Mitrecic’s view. “At a certain point, we’re talking about physics,” he said. “I know at some point when you run electricity in a wire the voltage drop makes it too inefficient — the question there is how much is too much?” Dave Stevens, vice president of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors, said he wasn’t familiar enough with the issue and declined to comment. Chip Bertino, county commissioner representing Ocean Pines, did not respond to requests for comment. Charlie Dorman, mayor of Snow Hill, thought offshore wind projects have merit. “Personally, I don’t think it’s going to hurt anything. What I read from other areas is people don’t really care about the turbines one way or another, and it doesn’t really affect property values,” he said. “To me, people are on the beach looking at the beach — not the horizon.” If the project were located five miles away from the shoreline, Dorman said the critics might have a point, but when they’re located in excess of 15 miles away, he has more difficulty seeing the problem. Dorman said Snow Hill explored the idea of installing turbines in the Pocomoke River to help with the increased demand from the town’s upgraded sewer plant, but a study found there wasn’t enough wind. Ocean City mayor Rick Meehan did not respond to a request for comment. Pocomoke City mayor Bruce Morrison said he hadn’t been keeping up with the issue, and declined to comment. The Worcester County Economic Development department did not respond to a request for comment.

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City Council signs on solar panels for resort premises Future energy plant on Rt. 50 to power town facilities at 20 percent, officials say

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) By accepting a deal to buy back some electricity from a solar panel field 11 miles away, the Ocean City Council inked a deal that could save the resort $140,000 per year. “It almost seems too good to be true,” Councilman Wayne Hartman said. The council voted 5-0 at Tuesday’s work session to accept Constellation New Energy’s power purchase agreement. In this deal, Constellation will be responsible for the design and installation of a solar energy system on county land and Ocean City will purchase whatever energy that it generates at 6.25 cents per kilowatt. That includes distribution. That fee is flat, as compared to the four other bids the City Council voted to remand to staff review last month. City Engineer Terry McGean said the other companies had an average of two percent increase as an escalation clause. The other bids offered rates slightly higher than Constellation as well. SolSystems offered 6.68 cents, WGL Systems bid 7.4 cents, Turning Point Energy suggested 7.6 cents and Marina

Energy sought 7.25 cents. McGean explained to the council that in this deal, the power would be credited off the Delmarva Power bill. The solar panels will only power city facilities. “The electricity we’re contracting for is 20 percent of the town’s annual use,” he said. Constellation Energy will be setting up its panels on a 400-acre site on the north side of Route 50 and just west of the Route 90 ramp. Constellation representative Rich Kilburn said that his company made a commitment in 2016 to develop 5 to 10 megawatts of solar power on the Eastern Shore, and is eager to form this partnership with the town. “We’re viewing this as a potential flagship of our portfolio of 325 megawatt projects. We’re open to any promotional opportunities this will lend to the town, whether it’s signage on Route 50 or kiosks on the Boardwalk,” Kilburn said. “I’m glad to hear that, since our 25th anniversary of Winterfest is coming up,” Council Secretary Mary Knight said. “You can also work with Donna Abbott [tourism director] and Frank Miller [ special events superintendent] to look at whatever we can do here to promote that we’re green.” The solar panel project will cost roughly $20 million, and will be covered by Constellation’s capital. Construction is expected to start in 2018.

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Seacrets, Macky’s business up for holiday, sunny days saw resort’s beach busy By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) Despite dreary forecasts and rainy weather, Ocean City was packed for Memorial Day weekend with hundreds of thousands of people spending time visiting the resort. “It was a good weekend. Everyone was happy and came to hang out and celebrate the holiday,” said Kristy Baraniak, a manager at Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill on 54th Street. “We opened at 10 a.m. on Saturday and had a really nice early crowd,” Baraniak said. “I would say around noonish we went to capacity with one person coming in and one person coming out. Once Seacrets fills up, the crowds go from here to Fagers [Island on 60th Street].” On Sunday, rainy weather “dampened the party,” but Macky’s still saw good crowds. A couple blocks away on 49th Street, the line waiting to get into Seacrets began to form early in the morning. By the time the doors opened at 9 a.m., the line stretched through the entire parking lot. “The lines started around 7 a.m. on Saturday and we were at capacity in the morning and then again in the evening,” said Seacrets General Manager Scott Studds. “There were a lot of times where a few people came in and few came out.” There were several hours on Saturday where Seacrets reached its

4,800-person capacity. “It was a good weekend with great crowds and a collective effort,” Studds said. “Thank you to our staff who worked tremendous hours.” Farther south in Ocean City, the Marina Deck on Dorchester Street and the bay also had a good weekend. “Saturday was very good, the weather hurt us on Sunday because we couldn’t open the rooftop dining and bar area. Monday was average,” said Marina Deck owner Dennis Kalchthaler. “It is all weather-related. I think we will have a good summer. The spring has been busier.” The city estimates approximately 250,000 people came to Ocean City for Memorial Day weekend, which is consistent with previous years, said Jessica Waters, Town of Ocean City Communications Manager. “Saturday, the beach and Boardwalk were packed, as the weather was perfect,” she said. “The crowds appeared a little thinner on Sunday, but the wet weather might have kept families inside. On Monday, despite some clouds and rain, the Boardwalk was bustling. Overall, it was a great weekend.” Throughout the weekend, hotel and motel rooms were available on Friday and Sunday, although Saturday saw a handful of no vacancies, said Susan Jones of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. “We had a couple of properties that sold out one night,” Jones said. “The weather was not on our side. We had a decent weekend, but not as strong as it would have been if we had a nice forecast. We are looking forward to some sunshine.”

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Gov. Larry Hogan vetoes paid sick leave bill General Assembly can vote to override when members return to session in January

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 2, 2017) The bill that would allow seasonal and temporary workers to accrue and use paid time off, HB01, was vetoed last Thursday by Gov. Larry Hogan (R) who called on legislators for a common-sense compromise. The governor plans to submit his own version of that approach when the General Assembly convenes next year on Jan. 10. “We still have time to work together to get this right. We can and we must come together by January to make this happen. I am again calling on our legislators to put the partisan

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upcoming debate, and knows the measure is not popular with the local business community. “Last year, I came home and said to the business community that we have good relationships and are able to get money for beach replenishment, the convention center” and other projects, “but I told them this bill was going to pass, and they should come up with their best strategy,” Mathias said. Mathias said he was faced with a choice. “I could vote no, or I could vote yes and advocate for the business community,” he said. Mathias said he chose to work within the process to try to get the best deal possible, based on the local business owners’ plans. “I delivered 90 percent, if not more, of those plans,” he said. For example, Mathias said he was told to try to get a 120-day window before a seasonal worker could begin to use accrued leave. “I was able to get 106 in the senate and an additional 14-day exception with a doctor’s note,” he said. “Regardless of what people think, it took an enormous amount of effort to get things in the bill that weren’t achievable on the House side.” In the end, Mathias said, it takes 29 votes to overturn a veto and as he is one of the 29 necessary, he should

be getting a call from Gov. Hogan on the issue. “The paid sick leave bill that Gov. Hogan vetoed is harmful and overly burdensome to local employers and threatens an employers’ ability to hire young and new workers,” Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R 38C) said in a statement. “I voted against HB01 and continue to support Gov. Hogan’s bipartisan compromise on paid sick leave.” Carozza is not the only member of the community who supports that plan. “We’re thrilled the governor vetoed the bill, since our season is pretty much Springfest to Sunfest. We’re grateful and thankful — there are plenty of employers who already offer leave to year-round employees, and the way the bill was written was not the best possible solution,” Susan Jones, director of the Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association, said. “I liked the governor’s bill but it didn’t get off the ground,” she added. Melanie Pursel, director of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, agrees with Jones. “What we’ll be working on here with businesses and even up to the state chamber of commerce is to look at the current bill and apply it to businesses to find the bottom line economic impact to businesses,” she said. “It’s a well-intentioned bill but we need to know the impact.”

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Beach replenishment gets Fed. funding boost Local officials pleased with ongoing effort to maintain shoreline against erosion

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 2, 2017) Joining the $4.5 million in state funds already allocated for this year’s beach replenishment project, which is scheduled to start after Labor Day this year, is another $2.45 million from the Army Corps of Engineers, according to a release from Congressman Andy Harris’ office. “The beaches of Ocean City were severely damaged by Hurricane

Assateague State Park Beach Patrol earns certification

(June 2, 2017) The Assateague State Park Beach Patrol earned its national certification from the United States Lifesaving Association, America’s nonprofit professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers, May 26. This prestigious organization serves as the country’s professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers. It establishes rigorous standards for open water and ocean lifeguarding, and is one of the country’s foremost educators in ocean and swim safety. The association endeavors to prevent injuries in bodies of water from coast to coast through a variety of education, outreach and training. The Assateague Beach Patrol now joins the Greater Ocean City Chapter, which is one of more than 100 local chapters nationwide. Certification requirements included establishment of a program that meets the association’s stringent standards, which consist of rigorous training, physical testing and mastery of skills. Assateague State Park Beach Patrol lifeguards are on duty 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Labor Day.

Sandy in 2012, and I am pleased to see the Army Corps of Engineers working with Ocean City officials to fund and complete the beach replenishment project. This project will restore our beaches and encourage growth in the city’s tourism industry,” Harris said in the release. Harris had requested clarification from the corps at the end of March, after he learned the money had not yet been allocated for the project. The release was timed with the corps’ reply to his concern. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the repair project will include pumping approximately 371,000 cubic yards of sand onto the beach to replace sand

lost during the January 2016 winter storm. Additionally, up to another 512,000 cubic yards of sand will be placed to replenish the beach and berm to bring the project up to design standards. After Hurricane Gloria in 1985, officials recognized the need to mitigate storm damage and erosion and embarked on the replenishment program. The resort had a building limit line, but property owners could build right up to it, which precluded the construction and maintenance of dunes between them and the ocean. It took until 1988 to get all 284 voluntary public easements in place

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Boat ramp has quiet first month Site on 64th St. free, Little Salisbury facility soon to be operated by key cards

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) It’s been a month since the public boat ramp on 64th Street was built, and resort officials say that it’s been relatively smooth sailing since. “So far, things at the new ramp are going well,” City Engineer Terry McGean said. “It’s still early in the season, and boating weather has not been that great the past couple weekends … but most comments from users have been very positive.” The bayside ramp, which was opened behind Rick’s Market shopping center on 64th Street on, is a dual-lane ramp with a floating dock between them. The boat ramp is twice the size of the resort’s old one in Little Salisbury. The boat ramp on 64th Street will be open 24 hours a day, every day. There is also parking lot on-site, which contains 31 parking spaces for trucks and trailers. The spaces could fit trailers an average of 52 feet in length and 10 feet in width, but they must be attached to a vehicle at all times. Parking fees are collected through meters at $2 an hour from April to October. Parking is free dur-

ing the off-season. “The biggest issue we had [so far] was that Cruisers were parking there [for Cruisin’ Ocean City]. We are adding signs that indicate that parking is for ramp users only,” McGean said. Parking was also another major issue with the Little Salisbury boat ramp, which was the city’s only public access boat ramp for years and happened to be located in a residential neighborhood. That boat ramp

‘It’s still a little early to tell about the overall traffic impact [the 64th Street ramp] has on Little Salisbury.’ Terry McGean drove heavy traffic to the side streets near 94th Streets, which lead to arguments between boaters waiting in line and people not using the best language. Some of those issues were resolved by hiring an attendant in 2003, but problems with traffic, noise and litter persisted, which prompted Ocean City to start looking for a new boat ramp site not near residential areas. Ultimately, the city decided on

64th Street after purchasing the land for $5.1 million. Ocean City worked with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to split the bill in half for the construction costs and to pay for dredging the land. The channels around the new ramp have been dredged to about three feet at low tide. Finally, the council accepted the low bid from Murtech Marine of $714,849 last summer. Initial cost estimates put the project at $1.5 million. McGean said that while the summer progresses and people use the 64th Street boat ramp, the Little Salisbury boat ramp will remain open for business. But soon, people will have to pay to use the facility in the residential area. Annual pass cards which will automatically open the gate will be sold at $50. “The gate is in but in the open position. We’re waiting on a part for the card reader. So right now, we’re selling annual passes but we don’t start the clock on the [card] expiration date until we have the reader installed,” McGean said. “It’s still a little early to tell about the overall traffic impact [the 64th Street ramp] has on Little Salisbury.” The Little Salisbury ramp is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, from April to October. There are no time restrictions in the off-season.

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‘Boardwalk Elvis’ hospitalized briefly, OC community rallies By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) When the iconic “Boardwalk Elvis” Norman Webb was hospitalized last week, the community came out to support his recovery. “Lots of people came to visit me [in the hospital]. The place was filling up,” Webb, 77, said days after he was released from Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. “They like me. I guess I’m a legend, and a legend in my own mind.” Webb was admitted to the hospital on May 20 for an obstruction in his sarcophagus. He was released four days later and recovered at his brother and sister-in-law’s house in Showell. “It got to the point where he couldn’t swallow, and he was a little dehydrated,” said his sister-in-law, Joan Webb. “But he’s doing well. He was up and about on Saturday.” Much like Thrasher’s fries or Fisher’s Popcorn, Webb riding a bicycle or wearing an Elvis jumpsuit has been an Ocean City tradition for decades. Once word spread of his illness, dozens of wellwishers stopped by his hospital room and hundreds sent get well soon cards. Others took to Facebook to share their memories of spotting Webb on the boards. “He used to have the boom box and play songs of the hits back then, like ‘Wild Thing’ [from the Troggs],” said

Tim Gilbert, a longtime friend. “But then someone said he looked a lot like Elvis, and the rest is history with the persona.” Gilbert also used to put Webb up in his Ocean City house years ago, and even got him invited to the annual Baltimore “Night of 100 Elvises” in 2014. Once he got there, Gilbert said, Boardwalk Elvis stole the show. “They honored him, and everyone recognized him. People called him by name, because they knew who he was growing up and they were genuinely happy to see him,” he said. “He was the most photographed Elvis there.” Nowadays, Webb has cut back on his time on the Boardwalk and makes special appearances for Springfest and Sunfest festivals in the resort. He still continues to ride his bike on Route 589 from Showell to Ocean Pines. One of Webb’s favorite stops is the Serenity Salon & Spa in Ocean Pines, for coffee and to chat up the employees. Serenity Salon manager Jane Tyler said he stopped in the day after he was released from the hospital. She said she first met Webb when she worked at a nail salon near the Boardwalk 20 years ago. When she moved to a place in Ocean Pines, Webb found her again and continued his visits. “I don’t know how else to describe it, he’s a character. He’s friendly and he’s always welcome here,” Tyler said.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) The Ocean City Council has approved the “Art Can Clean Beaches” initiative, which involves painting beach trashcans with eye-catching anti-litter messages. The pilot public art program was approved at the council’s Tuesday work session with the provision that the art would involve no political statements. The council also recognized, however, that a well-painted trash can could be attractive to thieves and indemnified itself against the loss of the art. “These will look pretty cool and I wouldn’t be surprised that eventually they become part of somebody’s frat house or sorority house,” Council Secretary Mary Knight said. “We need to protect ourselves.” The “Art Can Clean Beaches” was originally developed by the Green Team as a way to remind beachgoers that trash belongs in the receptacles and not in the sand. The Ocean City Art League was given the reins on the project. “We’re going to approach this with vinyl wraps, with a test of 30 cans for a year. We want the cans out in the summer,” Art League Executive Director Rina Thaler told the council. “The funding is already in place.” The Art League received a $5,000 grant to print vinyl wraps through the Maryland Environmental Trust’s “Clean up, Green up Maryland” grant. The vinyl wraps would be on the top and bottom of each metal can, since any art in the middle of the can could be scratched off by the beach trash truck. Sponsorships cost $260 per can or $750 for three cans, with $10 of each sponsorship going towards future beach cleanup efforts. Since the Art League is a non-profit, the sponsorships are also tax deductible. “People can send in images, and the Art League has about 900 members that are happy to support this effort,” Thaler said. “Businesses can have their logo done in a tasteful way.” Following the Ocean City Development Corporation’s rule-of-thumb for painting utility boxes, the logos will be four by six inches on each can. Not only will this be a test run for art on trash barrels, this will be the first year using metal cans instead of plastic. Depending on wind storms, Ocean City loses between 20 and 50 cans a summer to the ocean. Councilman Tony DeLuca, who pitched the idea with the Green Team, was optimistic of “Art Can Clean Beaches” future. “I already filled out the paperwork for Gateway Grand [the condominium where he lives] and we’re going to get three,” DeLuca said. “The beach is the biggest asset. The hope is that the cans will draw attention to how important it is to keep our beaches clean.”

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Hurricane season could be strong this year Forecasters predict heavier storms in 2017; making escape procedures advised

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) With forecasters predicting a heavier-than-usual hurricane season in 2017, the message from Delmarva Power representatives and local emergency managers at a briefing on Wednesday was for residents to make a plan and prepare an emergency storm kit in anticipation of potentially life-threatening weather events. The press conference, which was held at the Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, opened with remarks from Jim Smith, Delmarva Power senior public affairs man-

ager, who said over the last decade the company has invested extensive resources to protect its customers during the hurricane season. “We have spent about $425 million dollars over the last several years to build our systems up to be able to handle storms,” he said. For the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a 45 percent chance for an above average season, 35 percent for a near normal season, and only a 20 percent chance for a below normal season. In a NOAA press release issued last week, forecasters predicted a 70 percent likelihood of 11 to 17 named tropical storms, with winds of at least 39 mph, of which between five and nine could develop into hurricanes, with winds of at least 74

mph. Included in the hurricane total could be two to four major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher. NOAA reported that an average season produces a dozen named storms, with six becoming hurricanes, of which three are major hurricanes. Smith said in light of that forecast, advanced planning is of the utmost importance. “We’re trying to get out the word to be prepared,” he said. “This year they are predicting an above average season,” he said. Chris Young, with the American Red Cross regional disaster office, said regardless of predictions, it only takes one major storm to put live “Our message is get a kit, make a plan and be informed,” he said. Residing in a flood plain brings inherent risks during hurricane season, Young said. “Where are you going to go when disaster strikes?” he asked. “Where are you going to get your emergency messaging from?” The Red Cross says an emergency storm kit should include nonperishable foods, bottled water, battery powered or wind-up radio or TV, flashlights with extra batteries, first aid kit with prescription medications, blankets or bedding,

hand-operated can opener, hand tools, list of emergency phone numbers, and an electricity-free landline phone. Supplies should be checked twice yearly for expiration dates, Young said, with sufficient water to supply one gallon per person per day. Joe Theobald, Ocean City emergency services director, said although the partnership between emergency response agencies is crucial to protect residents, the public has an obligation to heed warnings and evacuate if ordered. “We don’t do it because we just want to empty this island out of a quarter million people and any one time,” he said. “We want to protect life.” NOAA reported that the 2016 hurricane season was the most active since 2012, with 15 named storms, including seven hurricanes and four major hurricanes. In the event of severe weather, residents can find updates online at delmarva.com by clicking “outage center” and entering their account information. Customers can also report an outage, find area outage maps, and get power restoration estimates. Outages can also be reported by calling 800-898-8042 or 800-8988045.

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Teachers as well as Ocean City Beach Patrol members Dozens with summers off spend their days protecting vacationers from dangers

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer This story is part of an ongoing summer series featuring Ocean City Beach Patrol members and their other jobs. (June 2, 2017) The Ocean City Beach Patrol employs dozens of teachers who help guard the 10 miles of beach in the resort during summertime. “A lot of these guys pay for a second home while they are working here for the summer,” said Ocean City Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin. “People don’t realize some of the sacrifices they are making for their families and in their lives. It is amazing how many of them come back each year.” Sgt. Ben Davis, 38, marks his 17th summer on the Ocean City Beach Patrol this year. “There is something about sitting in the stand being in tune with nature and listening to music,” Ben Davis Davis said. “You become a part of the landscape looking back and forth. As a sergeant, I now drive up and down the beach.” Davis, of Ocean City, is the treasurer for the Ocean City Beach Patrol, a member of the United States Lifesaving Association and has volunteered with the Ocean City Fire Company. “It is neat to see everything that happens in town from many different perspectives and you get to know people,” Davis said. “The Beach Patrol is a fun job. I get to work with awesome and athletic people with bright fu-

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Inaugural OC Film Festival to show 138 flicks, starts Thurs. By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) The inaugural Ocean City Film Festival, which begins Thursday, June 8, will offer cinema lovers more than 130 films to view at four different venues over a four-day period. In addition to screenings at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, movies will be presented at the Dunes Manor Hotel, Boardwalk at 28th Street, Francis Scott Key Resorts in West Ocean City and the Fox Gold Coast Mall Theater on 115th Street. The brainchild of recent Towson University graduates William StrangMoya and Kristin Helf, the film festival is the result of planning that began in February following a conversation Strang-Moya has with Rina Thaler, Art League of Ocean City executive director. “In January, I worked with the Art League to teach a course here on filmmaking to some high school students,” Strang-Moya said. “I talked to Rina and asked if she would be open to the idea of hosting film screenings, then she offhandedly mentioned they would even be willing to host something like a film festival.” The idea caught fire and, after creating a web presence for the festival, Helf and Strang-Moya reviewed and selected entries from the more than 700 submissions that poured in. The theme for the festival is “The Many Faces of Film,” with the organizers aspiring to expose those in attendance to a diversity of creative visual media, while fostering the artistic visions of Eastern Shore residents. Thaler said the event has provided a platform for an array of creative filmmakers from the Eastern Shore and beyond. “It’s drawing in all these people,” she said. “People we didn’t know and people we did know in this community.” The festival will open with a reception next Thursday on the rooftop of the Monte Carlo Hotel, 216 North Baltimore Avenue.

Over the course of the weekend, 138 films ranging from short subjects to feature-length films, as well as student projects and even internationally produced works will be shown from morning to evening. Thaler said organizers also sought to include the feature film “Rat,” which received high praise at the Maryland Film Festival. “We contacted the filmmakers for that one,” she said. “It got a lot of critical acclaim at the Maryland Film Festival.” Directed by Theo Anthony, the 82minute feature film explores the history of Baltimore through the issues of rat infestation. The film will be screened on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Fox Gold Coast Mall Theater on 115th Street. Festival entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges, culminating with an awards presentation on Saturday evening, followed by screenings of the works selected for honors. The festival ends Sunday, June 11, with a closing party from 4-6 p.m. at Touch of Italy, 6600 Costal Highway. Thaler said the energy generated by this first festival could lead to future events. “We’re hoping to bring back something back in the wintertime,” she said. The festival also will offer workshops for filmmakers, or those aspiring to be, at a cost of $10 to the public, while festival participants can attend for free. On Friday producer/screenwriter Dan O’Hare and editor Jeremy Mather will host a workshop highlighting means to produce a film on a “micro budget “ Tickets are $10 for a one-day pass, $45 for a three-day all-access pass that includes the opening reception, or $25 for just the opening reception. Tickets are available at ocmdfilmfestival.com or by visiting the Arts Center on 94th Street or by calling 410-524-9433. Tickets are also available at participating venues the day of the screenings on a cash only basis. All films are unrated and viewer discretion is advised.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) Cinema lovers have many options to consider at next week’s inaugural Ocean City Film Festival. Among the more than 130 cinematic works to be screened are the following: Rehearsal The premier screening of “Rehearsal,” an 80-minute original work by Ocean Pines native Dan O’Hare will be next Friday at 11 a.m. at The Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 North Baltimore Avenue.

Originally shot in 2009, the film was a labor of love that grew out of down time when O’Hare was temporarily laid off as a staffer at MTV. “Drinking for relaxation led to the film being written,” he said. “I wrote the screenplay in eight days. It was pretty much an eight-day bender.” After being employed in the TV/film industry in New York City for more than two decades, O’Hare was able to tap friends, and friends of friends, to help with the creative process. Continued on Page 22

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‘I went through a lot of old memorabilia. It took a lot of time to pull it all apart and figure out what had transpired that year for us.’ Rudy Childs Continued from Page 21 “I wasn’t a screenwriter,” he said. “I was a producer.” After speaking with his friend Yori Tondrowski, a Directors Guild of America first assistant director, O’Hare was told he could make the film in 30 days for $100,000. “I said, ‘I have no money and I want to do it in a week,’” he recalled. In the end, O’Hare said the film was shot in just about a week with the principal financial investment consisting of libations for cast and crew. “We had actors coming in from their day jobs on lunch breaks to shoot scenes,” he said. After a number of years, and several editors later, the film was completed in 2013. O’Hare said the film’s

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the story of 1984,” he said. “Near the end of the year, things really started to spiral downward.” Childs said he was motivated to share his vision after nearly losing stockpiles of VHS footage in a house fire 10 years ago. “I’m going to do something with all these videotapes,” he recalled thinking. “You can’t go back and film it.” The self-produced low-budget documentary was titled in honor of the Forcer song “Ride Into Hell.” “I purposely did it with that raw feel to it,” he said. The film profiles Childs’ struggles as record label negotiations blend with the band’s efforts to pursue a lifestyle punctuated with sex, drugs and rock and roll. “We got a contract from Homestead Records,” he said. “We should have taken the contract.” Looking to expand their reach, Childs said Forcer tried relocating to Los Angeles the following year, which at the time was the epicenter of the heavy metal music scene, but only managed to book one gig before abandoning the dream. “We had a great audience in the D.C. metro area,” he said. He also noted the band made regular stops in Ocean City and fre-

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‘The dream was to become a filmmaker. I never went to film school but always wanted to make a film.’ David Melendez make a film.” In lieu of formal training, Melendez said the pair became fascinated with the medium as teenagers while making backyard productions using a camcorder. Over the years, the pair continued to hone their technical skills. After working together for more than a decade on real estate development deals, they decided to pursue their creative passions. “We wore many hats,” he said. “We wrote, directed, produced and financed the film.” While the topic of homelessness is often examined through documentaries, Melendez said “One Penny” is a fictionalized tale of redemption. “It’s an underdog story, but he just happens to be homeless,” he said. “It’s a feel good inspirational story.” After Dylan Fisher, played by Harrison Samuels, is taken in at a young age by Professor, played by Carson Grant, the movie jumps ahead 10 years. Fisher, now a teenager, attempts to assist when his mentor takes ill. The effort leads Fisher to confront his own past demons all

while coming to a new understanding of Professors’ problematic background. Since starting the film festival circuit in February, “One Penny” has won 14 awards, including Best Feature Award at the DC Independent Film Festival. Pulling away from the homeless aspect, Melendez said the film highlights struggles and dreams common to us all. “A lot of our personal experiences are in there,” he said. Melendez said the pair’s background in real estate was invaluable in scouting locations around Maryland and D.C. The filmmakers also used modern technology to create “Shepherd’s Cove,” a fictional homeless community inhabited by Fisher and Professor. “We built 150 makeshift homes but digitally enhanced it to look like 3,000 homes,” he said. The movie will be screened next Friday at 1 p.m. at the Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 North Baltimore Avenue.

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Quieter Memorial Day weekend “It’s surprising, considering the amount of people we had in town,” city Communications Manager Jessica Waters said. “There were no significant crashes this weekend, and it’s always a sigh of relief when there’s no serious incidents.” Although vehicular traffic appeared to be about normal for the holiday, there was a noticeable increase in foot traffic on the Boardwalk and the midtown area. “On Saturday, there were a lot of young adults visiting the popular bars in the 40th Street to 60th Street stretch,” Waters said. Seacrets on 49th Street in particular was a hot spot. where thousands of people crowded the restaurant’s parking lot waiting to get in last Saturday. As for Ocean City police activity, preliminary reports showed that the department recorded 2,108 service calls over the holiday, up six percent from the same time last year, when 1,980 service calls were made. Saturday, which produced about 35 percent of the weekend’s calls for service, was the busiest day for police. Ninety-four arrests were made this year, up significantly from 2016. But looking at past statistics, this holiday weekend still falls below the 119 arrests recorded in 2015. Breaking down Memorial Day 2017’s arrests, eight were drug-related, two were weapons arrests and

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) Although rain and overcasts skies dampened aspects of the Memorial Day weekend, Ocean City officials say the hundreds of thousands of people who came to the beach still kept the resort busy. “It was a relatively calm weekend. The weather helped with that,” Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin said. “The water was warmer and the surf wasn’t rough. But it was still too cold for some people to go in.” Lifeguards were in the stands for the first time this summer, as close to 100 surf rescue technicians were on the beach during the weekend. Arbin said roughly 43 of them were trainees. “It usually works out the Memorial Day is perfect for training. There were a couple rescues, but nothing serious happened,” he said. City wastewater flows, which are part of an imperfect method to measure population, indicated that roughly 237,000 were in town for each of the four days of the extended holiday weekend. That is on par with populations for the same period last year. Despite the boom in visitors, traffic through Ocean City was orderly.

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Striking patrol vehicle Maryland State Police charged a West Ocean City woman for driving under the influence after she struck a trooper’s car on May 27. The trooper was patrolling the area east of Route 50 around 7:04 p.m. when Kathleen Ellen West, 64, made a left turn from westbound Route 50 onto Elm Street with her Toyota RAV4. She allegedly struck the trooper’s Chevrolet Caprice, causing extensive damage. The trooper was treated and released by the Atlantic General Hospital Emergency Department. West was also charged with failure to yield the right of way and other traffic offenses.

Obscenities Ocean City Police arrested a man after a routine citation turned into a loud confrontation on St. Louis Avenue near First Street. Police stopped Joshua Travers, 18, of Bishopville around 11:15 a.m. on May 27 for skateboarding on the road. When officers gave him a ticket, Travers reportedly shouted “I’m not paying this, just take me to jail.” He allegedly started cursing loudly and repeatedly. He was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Two drug dealers Two Maryland teenagers were arrested by Ocean City Police for allegedly attempting to deal ecstasy in the 1200 block of Wilmington Street on May 27. Undercover officers met with Jacob S. Stallings, 18, of St. Leonard, Maryland around 8:20 p.m. See POLICE Page 26

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Continued from Page 24 and asked if he knew where to purchase Xanax for recreational use. Stallings told police that his friend, 18-year-old Matthew M. Watson, of Dunkirk, Maryland had some “molly.” Molly is another street term for the drug compound also known as ecstasy. Stallings called over Watson, who eventually made a deal to sell four capsules of the drug. At that point, police arrested the pair. Stallings was charged with conspiring to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. Watson was charged with possession and distributing ecstasy.

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Police arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly throwing water bottles at people while he was in a hotel on the fourth floor late on May 27. Several pedestrians told officers that they were hit by bottles while passing a hotel on Baltimore Avenue near Third Street. Witnesses also had full bottles thrown at them that exploded when they hit the ground. Police found seven water bottles in the area. Others complained that a pair of underwear was thrown at them. Witnesses said Humberto Chagoyan-Martin of Union City, New Jersey threw the bottles. When told by police to leave the hotel, Chagoyan-Martin allegedly started yelling obscenities outside. Police said he also walked into traffic near Third Street. Chagoyan-Martin was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

Assaulting police officers Ocean City police arrested Michael Osegueda, of Silver Spring, Maryland, after he allegedly assaulted two officers in a hotel parking lot on 43rd Street. While responding to a separate incident, police said they saw Osegueda, 23, throw a punch at a man in the early hours of May 28. Police broke up the fight, but Osegueda allegedly charged at the other man. Officers managed to push him down. Police said that at that point Osegueda fled the parking lot. When an officer tackled him to the ground, he allegedly punched the officer in the face and continued to swing at him. The officer punched Osegueda three times in the face until he stopped his attack. He also refused to present his hands to officers. Osegueda was also charged with resisting arrest and disturbing the peace.

Selling marijuana OCPD charged a 22-year-old man for attempting to deal marijuana in front of fast food restaurants on 33rd Street in the early hours of May See POLICE Page 28

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Trial for knife-wielding man postponed by state until July By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) A man accused of threatening his family with a kitchen knife before barricading himself in his Ocean Pines home had his trial in District Court delayed until July 18 over the protests of his attorney, Marc Zeve. State’s Attorney Heather Clarke opened the proceeding by requesting a later start, citing her difficulty in contacting Alberto Dacanay’s daughter and son-in-law, the primary victims in the April 2 incident. The relatives live out of state and hadn’t returned phone calls, Clarke said. Zeve said he normally wouldn’t oppose a motion for postponement, especially on a first request, but said he’d spoken with the relatives and they’d showed no interest in testifying. “I’ve spoken with the daughter and son-in-law and they’re adamant about not returning,” Zeve said. Judge Patrick Cavanaugh granted the postponement, despite the objection. Dacanay is charged with first- and second-degree assault. On April 2, Ocean Pines police reported responding to Dacanay’s home for a complaint of domestic assault just after noon. The complainant, Dacanay’s daughter, told police she had a fight with her father. Upon arrival, police said the woman

ran toward responding officers, crying and stating that Dacanay had chased her, her mother, her husband and her 3year-old son out of the house with a knife. While speaking with the family, officers reportedly watched as the exterior garage door opened. Police said the woman then frantically announced that her father was walking out of the garage and was still holding the knife. OPPD Chief David Massey reported the suspect standing within the garage holding a large, fixed-bladed knife in his right hand. Upon spotting the officers, police said Dacanay placed the knife behind his lower back and went back into the home and barricaded himself inside. Dacanay secured the exterior doors within the residence with several items of furniture, preventing anyone from entering. Police said Dacanay then opened a window on the second story of the residence and began speaking with the officers. He refused to exit the residence and insisted his family leave the premises. Fearing that Dacanay would present a threat to himself, officers reportedly made numerous attempts to have him exit the residence. Police later reported making a safe entry into the residence and Dacanay was taken into custody without incident.

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POLICE BRIEFS Continued from Page 26 28. Police in unmarked police cars reportedly saw Sobaye Scott of Worton, Maryland ride a bicycle around the restaurants and stop to talk to people. At one point, he allegedly gave a couple a clear bag in exchange for money. Police stopped Scott and handcuffed him for what police presumed was a drug transaction. Scott reportedly told officers that they did see him selling drugs “but it’s just marijuana and I’m trying to get sales.” When police searched Scott, they found a Ziploc bag filled with six vials of green substance, which officers identified as marijuana. There was a seventh vial in his pocket.

Bicycle stolen Three young men were arrested on May 28 after allegedly stealing a four-seater bicycle, valued at $5,000, from a Boardwalk shop near Second Street. The theft was reported around 11 a.m. by the store owner. Police later found Osmin Guzman, 21, of Baltimore, Cesar A. Cardona, 18, of Owings Mill, Maryland and a juvenile riding the bike around 21th Street. The juvenile reportedly told police that he thought it was free and he could pay for it. Guzman and Cardona were

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Broom fight Two homeless men were charged with affray and disorderly conduct after allegedly fighting with a broken metal broom handle near the Caroline Street Comfort Station on the Boardwalk. Police said Stayton L. Hastings, 64, repeatedly swung a four-foot broom handle at 38-year-old Aleh Matveyeu around 7:40 p.m. on May 28. The pair also started shouting obscenities and engaged in a tug-or-war over the broom, police said. Matveyeu reportedly grabbed the broom from Hastings and started taunting him with it. Police say he struck Hastings in the back. In return, Hastings punched Matveyeu in the face when he put down the broom, the report said.

Domestic dispute A Burke, Virginia man was charged with second-degree assault after he allegedly attacked his girlfriend in a motel room near 32nd Street. Police answered a call about a domestic dispute on May 28 around 8:20 p.m. When they arrived, they spoke to a woman who had a split lip and scratches on her arm. She said her boyfriend, Andre P. Johnson, 38, has pushed through their motel room’s door twice during an argument.

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MARK COPELAND FRITSCHLE Ocean City Mark Copeland Fritschle, 69, of Ocean City, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the University Of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of the late Clifton E d w a r d Fritschle and Marylee Elizabeth Copeland Fritschle. Mark Fritschle Mark was a very humble and unassuming business and family man, dedicated to the town of Ocean City, but especially his family. He was an active member of the Ocean City real estate community from 1975 to the present. He was the proud owner of the Mark Fritschle Group. Mark was a longtime member of Coastal Association of Realtors and past president. He was madly in love with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his dog, Sophie, fly fishing, skiing, golfing and traveling. He was known for his generosity, often donating to the following projects and associations: Wounded Warriors Project, Humane Society, Lions Club and the Worcester County GOLD. Mark is survived by his loving spouse of eight years, Lora Mae Fritschle; five children, Grant Fritschle (Jamie) of Berlin, Drew Fritschle (Hollie) of Sarasota, Florida, Chase Fritschle (Jennifer) of Lynchburg, Virginia, Heather Engler (Scott) of Arlington, Virginia, and Sarah deStackelberg (Jared) of Sarasota, Florida; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth Walsh (Neil) of Clarksville, Georgia, and Jan Stubbs (Shelton) of Kingsport, Tennessee; a sister-in-law, Melinda Fritschle of Austin, Texas; and a mother-in-law and father-in-law, Janet and David Staigerwald of Abingdon, Maryland; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Fritschle. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 10 a.m. on the beach in Ocean City on 62nd Street. Immediately following, a wake will be held at the Clarion Hotel, 101st Street, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Mark & Lora Fritschle Pulmonary Research Fund. Please visit their website, https://medschool-umaryland.givecorps.com/projects/20219research-mark-lora-fritschle-pulmon ary-research-fund. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.

SHERYL MITRECIC Ocean City Sheryl Mitrecic, of Ocean City, Maryland, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 24, 2017 at her home. Sheryl concluded her long battle with cancer with her loving husband at her side at the age of 52. Born in Baltimore on July 18, 1964, she was the daughSheryl Mitrecic ter of the late Charles Harting and Sue (Dunlap) Harting. She was a stellar student both at Lansdowne High School and in college, where she earned her degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority. Sheryl married the love of her life, Joseph Mitrecic, on Nov. 14, 1987. Together, Joe and Sheryl made a life for themselves in Ocean City. They began raising a family when their son, Jacob, was born in 1991, and continued to grow when their daughter, Madison, was born in 1995. Sheryl’s greatest passion in life was for her family, and she dedicated herself tirelessly to their happiness and wellbeing. Sheryl returned to school at Wilmington University where she received her masters to pursue teaching. Through her years of teaching at Buckingham Elementary she was able to bring her love of life and learning, optimism, sense of humor and overwhelming positivity to hundreds of children. When Sheryl was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, she made a decision to fight back against cancer and threw herself wholeheartedly into fundraising and activism. Sheryl was proud to be involved with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Relay For Life, where her teams regularly raised large sums for the American Cancer Society. Sheryl will be remembered by her family, friends, colleagues, coworkers and neighbors in the community for her warmth and sincerity, her beautiful smile, her generosity and the grace with which she fought “like a girl” every day. Sheryl is preceded in death by her brothers, Mark Linton Sr. and Todd Harting, and nephew, Mark Linton Jr. She is survived by her mother, Sue (Dunlap) Harting; husband, Joseph Mitrecic; children, Jacob and Madison Mitrecic; half-sister, Charlene Harting Hines; and her mother-inlaw, Bonnie Vaile Mitrecic. She is also survived by her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who all adored her as well. A memorial service will be held at Atlantic United Methodist Church on Fourth Street in Ocean City on Satur-

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day June 3. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, with the service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Coastal Hospice at The Ocean, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802, in support of their new building fund. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. MICHAEL JOSEPH DIGRISTINE JR. Ocean City Michael Joseph DiGristine Jr., age 79, died Monday, May 29, 2017 at his home in Ocean City. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Dr. Michael Joseph DiGris-

tine Sr. and Mary McGowan DiGristine. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patâ&#x20AC;? White DiGristine, and sons, Joseph Michael DiGristine and Michael DiGristine Jr. his wife, Stephanie, and Christopher Michael DiGristine and his wife, Jessica, all of Ocean City. He is also survived by his motherin-law and father-in-law, Russell H. White and Rachel White of Balti-

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more. There are four grandchildren; Samuel Michael DiGristine, Dominick Michael DiGristine, Vincent Andrew DiGristine and Anthony Michael DiGristine and several cousins. Also surviving is a brother and sister-in-law, Russell H. White Jr. and Pauline V. White. In addition he is survived by his faithful friend, Michael Gavitt Jr., of Ocean City whom he considered as a son. He had received his masters in Business from the University of Maryland. Mr. DiGristine had been a sales representative of Inland Container in Bigleville, Pennsylvania and had later owned and operated M.T.

Boxes. He was a member of the National Guard. He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Ocean City. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the Ravens, deeply loved his pets and all animals and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48 Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condoContinued on Page 32

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 31 lence may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com. BARBARA SCHIFF BRISSON Williamsville, VT/Berlin Barbara Schiff Brisson, age 68, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Isadore and Sylvia Grodnitzky Schiff. She is surBarbara Brisson vived by her husband, James F. Brisson, and a sister, Marilyn J. Auriemma and her husband, Bruce, of Ocean City. Also surviving is a niece, Allison Auriemma, and a nephew, Brian Auriemma, both of Hackettstown, New Jersey. Mrs. Brisson graduated from Newark State College/Kean University in Union, New Jersey. She had worked as an elementary school teacher in Newark, New Jersey, and later, after moving to Vermont, worked as an elected town lister in Newfane, Vermont. She was a healer who taught energy balancing at Kripalu Institute in Lenox, Massachusetts, and was the author of “Such is the Way of the

World: A Journey through Grief (Paulist Press 1997).” A lover of dance, she attended classes at the Brattleboro School of Dance for over 40 years, and sang with the Friends of Music at Guilford. Cremation followed her death. No formal services are planned at this time. A donation in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. PAUL DEAN YATES Ocean City Paul Dean Yates, age 78, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at his home. Born in Paintsville, Kentucky, he

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was the son of the late Raleigh Edward Yates and Beatrice Marie Woods Yates. He is survived by his wife, Constance Gear Yates; sons, Rick Edward Yates and his wife, Victoria Lynn, and Michael Allen Yates and his wife, Anne, of Baltimore; four grandchildren, Courtney Loren Volker, Danielle Nicole Yates, Brooke Yates and Finn Yates; and one great-grandchild, Jane Alexis Volker. He also is survived by his brother, Edward Franklin Yates and his wife, Josephine, of Norwalk, Ohio, and his sister, Sue Carol Tuner and her husband, Roy, of Gainesville, Georgia. There are also two nieces and two nephews. Mr. Yates graduated from Patterson Park High School in Baltimore.

He worked as a tile setter for PRM Tile Co. in Baltimore. Mr. Yates was a member of the Elks Lodge in Ocean City, the Moose Lodge in Frankford, Delaware and Ocean City American Legion Post #166. He also was a fan of the Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. at the Elk’s Club, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. Ocean City, Maryland with Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Coastal Hospice P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolences may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com.

McDermott returning to politics Former mayor, delegate to announce candidacy for Worcester County sheriff

(June 2, 2017) Former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Mike McDermott, of Pocomoke City, is getting back

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Sharks biting as 21st Mako Mania tournament starts

Handful of tuna caught during OC Marlin Club event

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 2, 2017) Crews on 13 boats participated in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s eighth annual Memorial Day Tournament, held May 27-28, and $8,280 was paid out to the winners. “All things considered, I am happy with the tournament,” said Franky Pettolina, OCMC president and tournament co-director. “The body of water we had been having good mako and tuna fishing in pushed a little far offshore so boats were fishing in other spots, or some declined to fish altogether because of the long run. So, I was content with the number of entries.” The team aboard Husevo took first place in the tuna division with a 57.4-pound bigeye. They won $5,850. Reel Direct finished in second place with a 40.4-pound yellowfin tuna. The crew was awarded $2,034. The Brenda Lou team came in third with a 39.2-pound yellowfin. The group was presented $396. No bluefish were brought to the Sunset Marina scale. One mako shark was weighed, but it came up .2 pounds short of the 100-pound minimum. “I think the guys all chose to chase tuna and makos, so we overshot the blues,” Pettolina said. “Overall, the

boats all had some action whether it was tunas, mahi mahi (which were a surprise in the cooler water that moved in), blue sharks and smaller makos. “The winning tunas were decent, and the payouts were good,” he added. “Hope to see a little better turnout next year.” The tournament benefits the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund, which provides support, encouragement and a better life for veterans. The final donation total was still being calculated as of earlier this week.

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(Top) The team aboard Husevo took first place in the tuna division of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s eighth annual Memorial Day Tournament, held May 27-28, with a 57.4pound bigeye. They won $5,850. Reel Direct finished in second place with a 40.4-pound yellowfin tuna. The crew was awarded $2,034.

The Ocean City Marlin Club’s next competition is the 38th annual Small Boat Tournament, scheduled for June 17-18. Registration will be Friday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Marlin Club in West Ocean City. For more information, visit www.ocmarlinclub.com or call 410213-1613.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 2, 2017) Several mako and thresher sharks were caught last weekend and this week, leading up to the 21st annual Mako Mania Tournament, which begins today, Friday, and concludes Sunday. “That’s definitely good news. Threshers are being caught, makos are being caught and some bluefish are still around,” Earl Conley, co-director of Mako Mania, said. “The weather is looking pretty good for the tournament.” Glancing at the extended forecast earlier this week, Conley said a storm looked to be forming following the tournament. “A change in pressure means fish usually feed right before a storm,” Conley said. “It should be good fishing weather. I foresee busy days at the scales.” 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 is a one-day (different team) entry fee of $300 for charter boats. To be eligible, the boat must already be entered with a team that is fishing two of the three tournament days. The third day may be fished with a different group. Although crews can still enter the tournament, the deadline to participate in the added-entry level calcuttas was Thursday. Anglers will fish two of three days, Friday through Sunday, June 2-4. All fish must be weighed at Bahia Marina on 22nd Street, bayside. 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. Prize money will be awarded for the three heaviest mako and thresher sharks, and top two bluefish. The crew that releases the most sharks will receive the “W.W. Harman” award of $1,000 in honor of the late William W. Harman, who launched shark tournaments in the resort about three decades ago. It was a record year for the 20th annual Mako Mania Shark Tournament in 2016, with the most participation and payout awarded to the winners. A total of 270 anglers fished on 58 boats during the event, presented by Bahia Marina Tournaments. Total prize money distributed was $103,240. The Jade II took top honors in the Mako Division with a 220.8-pound shark caught by Rich Galante. The crew See MAKO Page 34

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Woodland finishes sixth in 400-meter dash at state meet

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 2, 2017) Six Stephen Decatur outdoor track and field athletes faced strong competition during the 3A state championship meet, held May 26-27, at Morgan State University in Baltimore. “I thought we competed well at states and hopefully we can build on the performance in the future,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. Junior Tah’jeem Woodland finished in sixth place in the 400-meter dash (49.7 seconds). “I thought he did pretty well. The 400 was loaded this year and four of the five that beat him were seniors, so hopefully he can build upon that performance moving forward,” Stigler said. Woodland is the 400-meter dash Bayside Conference champion. He also captured the 3A East Region title in the event. Woodland ran a leg for the 1,600meter relay team along with seniors Wyatt Davy and Cameron James and sophomore Chad Fischer. Their goal going into the race was to break the school record of 3:28.21. They completed the race in 3:29.5 – their PR by over two seconds – but unfortunately were disqualified for throwing the baton.

“[The] boys’ 1,600 relay actually ran pretty well,” Stigler said. Their previous PR was 3:31.74, which they accomplished during the regional Tah’jeem Woodland meet to earn them third place. They hold the Bayside title in the event. Freshman Caela Berrie competed in the state high jump event and senior Jared Massey participated in the pole vault. Both were unsuccessful at making the opening heights. “The opening height for pole vault was 10 feet 6 inches … Jared’s PR [is 10 feet]. The opening height for high jump was 4 feet 8 inches and Caela’s PR is 4 feet 10 inches,” Stigler said. “This is difficult for the field events because it doesn’t really give them a chance to warm up at the lower heights and gain some confidence. I thought both of them had a significant achievement just by qualifying for the meet.” Stigler said he thought the outdoor track season went well overall. “We had some Bayside and regional champions which is always our goal,” he said. “We started with a pretty inexperienced team, particularly in the field events, and I definitely saw some good improvement in all of our athletes. “We will be graduating some key contributors, but we also have some solid returners next year as well, so it will be interesting to see how we can build around that,” he added.

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NICE CATCH Earl Conley, co-director of the Mako Mania fishing tournament, went fishing for flounder in the bay on May 19 and ended up with about 30 bluefish bites. “Every cast there was one on there,” he said. “They were all keepers.” They ranged in weight from about 810 pounds. He kept just a few fish. PHOTO COURTESY EARL CONLEY

Mako Mania weigh-ins at Bahia Marina this weekend Continued from Page 33 was awarded $52,340. It took Stripteaser angler Jeff Green about an hour to get the thresher shark that was hooked up, to the boat. It was too big to pull onto the 29-foot vessel, so the crew dragged it alongside to Bahia Marina. It took about three hours for the three-man crew to arrive at the marina because they had to go slow. After arriving, the fish was pulled up the boat ramp and placed on a cart in the

water. Dock crew then carted it to the scale. The thresher measured 96 inches and weighed 455 pounds, good for first place in the division. The fish was worth $10,060. Talk N Trash won the Bluefish Division with Bo Rites’ 12.2-pound catch. He and his teammates won $6,031. For more information about Mako Mania, call Bahia Marina at 410-2897438.

WBYP volleyball competition in OC this wknd. By Morgan Pilz Intern (June 2, 2017) We Build You Play (WBYP) will have a teaser event this weekend, June 3-4, as practice for an event it is planning next year – The Beach Havoc Volleyball Festival. WBYP was founded in 2008 to create sport programs that would allow youth on the East Coast a chance to play competitively and have fun. This weekend’s event was inspired by the 2016 Summer Olympics. “Last summer we were watching [the Rio Olympics] and thought, ‘Why don’t we try and bring an Olympic-styled

event to Ocean City?’” Marketing and Communications Manager Molly Nichols said. While the actual Beach Havoc will not happen until next summer, there are still plenty of reasons to participate in this year’s volleyball junior tournament tour. Teams who win the tournament will be offered a chance to compete in the Junior Beach Tour championships, July 2025, in Siesta Key, Florida. Participants will also play for a chance to win medals. This year, only youth ages 10 -18 will be able to participate, though WBYP is planning to open the tournament and add an adult division next year. Each

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team will be comprised of two male or female players. No co-ed teams will be allowed. Each team will be guaranteed three matches. A match is best of three, so there are two games to 21 guaranteed per match. There is no fee to watch the games. Those interested in playing in the tournament can sign up online or the day of. The cost to play in the tournament is $100. Participants should arrive to the Carousel Hotel on 117th Street between 8-8:30 a.m. to check in. The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. U12 and U16 teams will compete on Saturday and U14 and U18 on Sunday.

“This year we are only running a junior’s beach volleyball tournament,” Nichols said. “Next year we are looking to incorporate sand soccer, sand field hockey and other sand sports and make it more of a true sports festival. We are looking to move the event down closer to the inlet (maybe 20th to Dorchester streets) to have more room to expand.” To sign up or check the dates of the tournament, go to http://webuildyouplay.com/event/junior-beach-tour-inocean-city-md-2/ or the WBYP website www.webuildyouplay.com. For any questions, call 800-803-6404 or email info@webuildyouplay.com.

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Local EWGA chapter to host event, Sunday (June 2, 2017) The Eastern Shore Chapter of EWGA kicked off the season at the GlenRiddle Golf Club on April 9. A total of 123 members and guests showed up for the event and 25 new members signed up, bringing the total membership to 340. Women throughout Delmarva are invited and encouraged to join this very active Chapter of EWGA, which offers the opportunity to learn the game of golf in a comfortable, noncompetitive environment. There are 11 leagues to choose from this year. They include travel leagues in

Delaware and Maryland, a new golfer/refresher league, the sunset league with later tee times for working members, fun leagues in both Delaware and Maryland, as well as the standard nine- and 18-hole leagues. With 340 members, the chapter feels it is important to have a league suited for every level of golf. Socials are held on the second Wednesday of each month, May through October. This year the socials will be held at GlenRiddle/War Admiral, Rum Pointe, Lighthouse Sound, Eagles Landing, Ocean Pines and Glen/Riddle/Man

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;War. Socials are popular events as they are held on a non-league day so members enjoy the opportunity to meet and play with women from other leagues. The Chapter is committed to helping women become comfortable and to enjoy the game of golf. The clinics are scheduled throughout the year and cover all stations: putt, chip, pitch, sand and full swing. These clinics are conducted by PGA Professionals in the area, are affordable and offer opportunities for both new and experienced golfers. Clinics are offered at River Run, Bay Club, Bear

Trap and Lighthouse Sound. Upcoming social events: Sunday, June 4 - member/guest at Eagles Landing - 18 holes Thursday, June 8 - match play between Delaware and Maryland leagues at Bayside Wednesday, June 14 - social at Rum Pointe - nine or 18 holes For more information about leagues, tournaments, social events, clinics and more, visit www.ewgaeasternshore.com. For membership information, contact Judy Kight at 410-591-9291; judykight1968@gmail.com.

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ESA Summer Surf Series returns for 50th yr.

By Morgan Pilz Intern (June 2, 2017) The 50th annual Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Summer Surf Series will take place this Saturday, June 3, where amateur surfers can compete to win prizes and a chance to qualify for the ESA MidAtlantic Regional Championship and the ESA Eastern Surfing Championship. Competitors of all ages will participate in divisions including Bodyboard, Shortboard, Longboard and Stand up Paddleboard. There is also an “Open” division for Shortboard and Bodyboard where all age divisions are eligible to compete. Competitors must arrive to the designated ready area 15 minutes before their competition begins. This year there will be five dates for the various amateur surfing events. The first event on June 3 will take place in the water on 30th Street from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline to register for this event was June 1. The second, fourth and fifth events will all take place on 46th Street on June 24, Aug. 19 and Sept. 30. The deadlines to register for these three events are June 22, Aug. 17 and Sept. 28, respectively. The third event, on July 22, will have a special dinner and campfire at Assateague Island State Park. Participants must be registered

the day of the competition. “The audience will be able to view the contest right from the beautiful local beach,” Delmarva ESA District Co-Director Mark Donohue said. “We only ask people not to stand in front of the judges view and not swim in the competition area (which will be marked by flags and or buoys).” Founded in 1967 by East Coast Surfers, ESA was created to promote, preserve and protect the sport of surfing on the East Coast. ESA is dedicated to the sport of amateur surfing, as well as the operation of a program of amateur competition for surfers of all ages and abilities. In addition, ESA promoted the establishment and preservation of free access to a clean shoreline and ocean environment. ESA is the largest amateur surfing association in the world. The Association’s activities are organized into a total of 25 districts, which extend along nearly 2,000 miles of coastline. Stretching from Maine through the Gulf Coast of Florida, Alabama and the Great Lakes, each district’s programs are developed and operated by a dedicated group of volunteer directors and staff. “The ESA Summer Surf Series events have been going on in Ocean City for decades where local surfers and bodyboarders have an opportu-

nity to compete in monthly contests throughout the summer and early fall,” Donohue said. “Since surfing is generally an individual sport, the ESA contests are a great opportunity to link up with other surfers in the community, sharpen your skills and spend a day enjoying our local beaches.” Each division will have trophies and awards, as well as sponsor-donated giveaway prizes. The list of sponsors can be found at surfesa.org. There is an annual ESA membership fee, which includes family rates as well as a small fee of $20 per division at each contest. These fees cover operating costs such as city/town permits, equipment, awards, etc.

Scheduling info can be found on the delmarva.surfesa.org website or Delmarva ESA Facebook. Updates on ESA’s website and social media will be frequent since the association will occasionally have to make adjustments due to surf/weather forecast. Anyone interested in signing up for the events can do so at Delmarva.surfsignup.com which can be found on the Delmarva ESA Facebook page and Delmarva website at delmarva.surfesa.org. Those who are looking for age-specific events can find the age divisions at www.surfesa.org. Questions can be sent to delmarva@surfesa.org or through messenger on Delmarva ESA’s Facebook page.

Tournament at OC Golf Club to benefit developmental ctr. (June 2, 2017) The Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) will host its 11th annual golf tournament on Tuesday, June 13 at the Ocean City Golf Club. Bill Gibbs and The Dough Roller family are again leading the way as event sponsors, and Cecil Tull is at the helm for the 11th year as tournament chair. Over the past nine years, this great time on the course for a great cause has raised money for adults who live with an intellectual disability in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. The money has purchased commercial laundry equipment, catering ware, lawn mowers, pallet jacks and hand trucks, which have both provided employment for the WCDC clients and helped prepare them for jobs in the community. The day will include 18 holes on the Seaside Course, buffet lunch and full dinner prepared and served by the clients of WCDC. Also included will be drinks on the course, an open bar post play and a door prize and goody bag for every golfer. Registration and lunch open at 12:30 p.m., followed by a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. For those unable to golf, various levels of sponsorship are available and donations of gifts and prizes for the golfers will be accepted. For more information about the tournament, visit the WCDC website, www.wcdcservices.com, contact Jack Ferry at

410-632-2382, ext. 117 or Tull at 410213-2022. For more information about the WCDC programs, visit the website or call Ferry. WCDC is a member of the United Way, the Ocean City, Berlin, Ocean Pines and Snow Hill Chambers of Commerce and Business Networking International.

Wor-Wic’s Ocean Resorts Golf Club hosts tournament

(June 2, 2017) Wor-Wic Community College will hold its 16th annual golf tournament on Friday, June 2, at Wor-Wic’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. For sponsorship information or team registration, visit the college website at www.worwic.edu or contact Nora Lebois at 410-334-2810.

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Owner Kevin Dula opened the doors to Chef’s Riddle restaurant and lounge in early May, bringing fresh breakfast and lunch dishes to downtown Ocean City.

Fresh eats offered at Chef’s Riddle on Baltimore Ave.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) Owner Kevin Dula opened the doors to Chef’s Riddle restaurant and lounge during Springfest in early May, bringing fresh breakfast and lunch dishes downtown. “The Riddle is all about exploring new things with a basic menu to make sure everything is fresh,” Dula said. “There are not too many places in town where the owner and chef touches every plate served. There are no freezers, microwaves or shortcuts here. I have one employee in the kitchen with me and it’s all about making the customers happy and comfortable.” Chef’s Riddle, on Baltimore Avenue and Second Street, can seat about 40 inside and another 30 outside. During breakfast, which is served from 7 a.m. to around 11:30 a.m., patrons have a range of platters to choose from including eggs, meats, potatoes, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes and French toast. “We are a great place for breakfast,” Dula said. “It’s simple and easily prepared. Most importantly, the quality — it’s fresh.” Paris Toast is the signature and most popular breakfast at Chef’s Riddle, which is topped with powdered sugar and is crispy on the outside and has a gooey bread pudding and custard mix inside. “All of the potatoes are fresh and homemade,” Dula said. “It is a recipe I

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Chef’s Riddle, on Baltimore Avenue and Second Street, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

perfected in Holland.” The lunch menu has a selection of burgers and chicken sandwiches in addition to salads, hot dogs and sides including homemade mozzarella sticks and cole slaw. “The burgers are hand patted and everything is served on a locally-baked Kaiser roll,” Dula said. “The cole slaw is homemade and we have the best French fries. I learned how to cook them in Amsterdam.” Chef’s Riddle always features a daily special that is not on the regular menu and this weekend’s showcase dish is a poached-egg and crab bruschetta. There is also a kid’s menu.

By the end of June toward the beginning of July, Chef’s Riddle will open one night a week for reservations only fine dining. The five-course meal will include a soup, salad, appetizer, entrée and dessert. “They will fill out a questionnaire about food preferences online and the five-course meal will be a complete surprise,” Dula said. “This is not for the picky eater. We will only seat 40 to 50 people per night. Bring your own wine or beer and we will supply the ice.” Dula has lived in the Ocean City area for eight years and has spent at least 20 years working in the restaurant industry. See RESTAURANT Page 38

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 2, 2017) At last week’s National Association of Realtors (NAR) Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, presenter Dr. Ben Carson, secretary of Housing and Urban Development, received loud applause when he told attendees that HUD is working to make improvements with the goal of ushering in a new era of homeownership. “It’s important to be able to learn from success and from failure,” Carson said. “That’s what wisdom is all about.” NAR for years has pushed for reforms at the Federal Housing Administration – a program office under HUD’s jurisdiction – that would make it easier for homebuyers to utilize FHA’s low-down payment financing options. One example is NAR’s call for FHA to address current restrictions on the treatment of condominiums. Pending since September 2016 is an NAR backed rule that would make it easier to buy a condo with FHA financing. Carson said that on the issue of condos, HUD’s position is in “lock step” with that of Realtors. “I can assure you that this rule has very high priority,” Carson said. “I think it will make a big difference to a lot of Americans.” Realtors have also long-supported an end to so-called “life of loan” mortgage insurance. On a conventional mortgage, borrowers typically must pay for mortgage insurance if they have less than 20 percent equity in the property. When the homeowner reaches that 20 percent equity mark, they’re usually able to cancel the mortgage insurance and put those monthly payments back in their pocket. With an FHA mortgage, however, borrowers must maintain costly mortgage insurance for the entire life of the loan. That needlessly takes money from the consumer and offers an incentive for strong borrowers to leave the program, potentially weakening FHA’s book of business. For those reasons, eliminating the life of loan requirement is a priority for Realtors. In addition to condo rules and life of loan mortgage insurance, reinstating a cut to the mortgage interest premium FHA charges for its loans was also discussed during a Q & A session with Carson. FHA announced at the See SECRETARY Page 38

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Phillips Seafood gives MWA $10K (June 2, 2017) Phillips Seafood honored the Maryland Watermen’s Association (MWA) with a cocktail reception at Phillips Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore on May 23 to celebrate the efforts of the MWA and watermen throughout the state. Phillips Seafood Restaurants President and CEO, Steve Phillips, presented MWA President Robert T. Brown, Sr. with a $10,000 donation, the direct result of fundraising efforts from sales of Phillips’ Blue Crab Margarita and 100th Anniversary Cook-

book. Phillips Seafood Restaurants has pledged to donate $5 from every Phillips Seafood 100th Anniversary Cookbook and $1 from every Blue Crab Margarita sold at their Baltimore, Atlantic City, and Ocean City locations. “I come from a family of Maryland watermen and have worked closely with local watermen all my life to supply seafood for our family’s Hoopers Island processing plant and restaurants,” Phillips said. “Without them,

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WORCESTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND FY 2017/2018 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2017/2018 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Operating Budget as requested by the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division on: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 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 2017/2018 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services..............................................................................................................................$2,186,153 Supplies & Materials...............................................................................................................................$61,055 Maintenance & Services.................................................................................................................... $1,138,500 Other Charges....................................................................................................................................... $666,475 Interfund Charges................................................................................................................................. $271,157 Debt Service........................................................................................................................................... $190,000 Capital Equipment & Depreciation...................................................................................................$1,393,000 TOTAL REQUESTED EXPENDITURES..................................................................... $5,906,340 Solid Waste Tipping Fees................................................................................................................... $3,480,000 Licenses & Permits................................................................................................................................$375,000 Recycling Revenue.................................................................................................................................$173,500 Penalties.....................................................................................................................................................$2,000 Interest.......................................................................................................................................................$5,000 Miscellaneous.........................................................................................................................................$230,000 Transfer from General Fund - Recycling.......................................................................................... $1,042,255 Transfer from General Fund - Homeowner Convenience Centers.....................................................$624,068 Transfer to Reserves........................................................................................................................ ($25,483) TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES............................................................................... $5,906,340 For additional information, contact the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office at 410-632-0686, ext. 1217.

our family business would not have grown to where it is today. We’re proud to stand behind the Maryland Watermen’s Association in their efforts to protect the heritage and future of our commercial watermen.” Since 1973, the Maryland Watermen’s Association has served the interests of watermen and the seafood industry throughout the state of Maryland. They work to ensure the future of independent watermen and seafood businesses throughout the state.

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Secretary works to start new era Continued from Page 37 beginning of the year that it was cutting annual premiums consumers pay for mortgage insurance from 0.85 percent to 0.60 percent, but the cut was rescinded under the new administration just a few weeks later. FHA has said that the decision to reinstate the cut is still under review. — Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

Restaurant open daily until 3 p.m. Continued from Page 37 He signed the lease to Chef’s Riddle in March, before starting 45 days of remodeling. He fixed the floors, painted the walls, ordered new cooking equipment and replaced the chairs and tables. Chef’s Riddle is open every day from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. To order carry-out, call 443-373-2012. For more information, visit www.chefsriddle.com or search “Chef’s Riddle Restaurant & Lounge” on Facebook and Instagram.

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The Atlantic General Hospital Campaign for the Future recently received a donation of $10,000 from Dale and Charlotte Kerbin Cathell of Berlin for upcoming projects including the new John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center. Pictured, from left, are Michelle Fager, Campaign for the Future co-chair, AGH Foundation Board of Directors secretary; Todd Ferrante, AGH Foundation Board chair, AGH Board of Trustees member; Lou Taylor, AGH Board of Trustees chair, Taylor Bank Board of Directors member; the Honorable Charlotte Kerbin Cathell, AGH Board of Trustees member, Taylor Bank Board of Directors member; the Honorable Dale Cathell; Jack H. Burbage, Jr., Campaign for the Future co-chair, AGH Board of Trustees, past chair 2011-2014, Taylor Bank Board of Directors member; Toni Keiser, vice president Public Relations Atlantic General Hospital; Christopher Hoen, AGH Foundation Board vice president.

Cathells support AGH with $10K for campaign effort

(June 2, 2017) The Atlantic General Hospital Campaign for the Future recently received a donation of $10,000 from Dale and Charlotte Kerbin Cathell of Berlin for upcoming projects, including the new John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center. The Cathells have been strong supporters of Atlantic General Hospital since its inception 24 years ago. Charlotte and Dale were born and raised in Worcester County and have spent their entire lives here, much of that in Ocean Pines. Both recall that for many years the county was prevented from having a hospital and they experienced first-hand many long rides receiving hospital care that would have been quicker and less taxing on the family had there been a hospital in their own community. “Now we have a first-class hospital facility in Atlantic General Hospital and are grateful to those Worcester County citizens who worked hard to establish such a quality healthcare center and to those citizens, including the dedicated administration and medical staff, who have worked hard over the years to improve upon the standards that are the foundation of the hospital,” Charlotte Cathell said. “It’s amazing how far the hospital has come in providing such paramount healthcare to our community. “One of the primary reasons we feel it is important to be a part of the AGH Capital Campaign is for our children and grandchildren who call Worcester County their home,” she continued. “The quality of our community healthcare touches every generation today and in the future. Our quality of life greatly depends on health. We are fortunate to have Atlantic General Hospital right here in

our community, Worcester County.” She was first sworn into office as the Register of Wills for Worcester County on Dec. 3, 1998. She has been a member of the AGH Foundation since 2014, currently serves on the Foundation board of directors and the AGH Board of Trustees. Cathell was a founder and president of Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), is currently a member and former vicepresident of the Worcester County Commission for Women and is on the board of directors of Calvin B. Taylor Banking Co. Cathell is the first countywide-elected official from Ocean Pines. Judge Dale Cathell retired from the Maryland Court of Appeals in 2007 after serving as Judge since 1980. He is the former chairman of the Commission on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Court System, and served as an adjunct professor in land use law at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Cathell served as the mayor and Ocean City Council attorney 19701978 and is a past president of the Worcester County Bar Association. “We’re extremely grateful for the commitment shown to our not-forprofit community hospital and the generous support of our friends and neighbors like Dale and Charlotte Cathell,” Campaign for the Future Co-Chair Jack Burbage said. “The way healthcare services are delivered is changing, but Atlantic General’s commitment to state-of-the-art medicine only grows stronger. We can help AGH meet the challenges of providing the very best healthcare services right here – close to home.” The funds raised during the $10 million Atlantic General Campaign for the Future will allow Atlantic See AGH Page 40

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WORCESTER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND FY 2017/2018 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 6, 2017 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 - increase in commercial water base fee ranging from $39.50 to $132 at present to $45 to $375 based on total equivalent dwelling units (EDU's). Edgewater Acres - increase from $140 to $150 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase from $83 to $88 per EDU per quarter domestic water flat rate; increase from $130 to $135 per EDU per quarter domestic sewer flat rate. The Landings - increase from $200 to $215 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; and increase from $200 to $210 per EDU per quarter accessibility fee. Lighthouse Sound - no proposed changes. Mystic Harbour - increase from $148 to $163 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase from $153.00 to $164.25 per EDU per quarter domestic sewer flat charge; increase in commercial water and sewer base fees ranging from $158 to $528 at present to $180 to $1,500 based on total EDU's; increase in commercial water and sewer usage charges ranging from $3.20 to $5.00 per thousand gallons at present to $4 to $10 per thousand gallons; increase from $100 to $150 in per EDU per quarter accessibility fee; and increase from $48 to $54 per EDU per quarter debt service. Newark - increase from $196 to $216 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; and increase from $240 to $266 per EDU per quarter commercial water and sewer base fee. Ocean Pines - increase from $138 to $154 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase from $134 to $146 per EDU per quarter domestic sewer flat charge; increase White Horse Park domestic water and sewer flat rate from $110 to $122 per lot per quarter; increase in commercial water and sewer base fees ranging from $158 to $528 at present to $180 to $1,500 based on total EDU's; increase in commercial water and sewer usage charges ranging from $3.20 to $5.00 per thousand gallons at present to $4 to $10 per thousand gallons; and reduction from $54 to $47 per EDU per quarter debt service. Riddle Farm - increase from $170 to $180 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase in commercial water and sewer base fees ranging from $158 to $528 at present to $180 to $1,500 based on total EDU's; increase in commercial water and sewer usage charges ranging from $3.20 to $5.00 per thousand gallons at present to $4 to $10 per thousand gallons; and increase from $90 to $140 per EDU per quarter accessibility fee. River Run - increase from $43.13 to $48.13 per EDU per quarter domestic water base fee. West Ocean City - no proposed changes. In addition to user fees, assessments will be levied in the Newark, Ocean Pines, 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.

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AGH gets funding donation to back new cancer center Continued from Page 39 General Hospital to complete $35 million in capital projects. Among them is construction of a new 18,000-square-foot full service cancer care center, completion of a women’s health center in West Ocean City, renovation of existing surgical facilities and expansion of emergency services within Atlantic General Hospital as well as improvements to inpatient care areas. To date, the Foundation has already secured $3 million of the $10 million goal in pledges, commitments and grants. The new 18,000-square-foot Regional Cancer Care Center, which is to be built on hospital-owned property at the corner of Route 113 and Old Ocean City Boulevard (Route 346) in Berlin, will provide one centrally located, convenient facility for the care and treatment of individuals with cancer and blood disorders. In addition to existing medical oncology and chemotherapy infusion services and integrative therapies, the new center will include radiation oncology; PET imaging; laboratory services; community education and support facilities; and telemedicine technology that will allow patients and their physicians to consult with other cancer care experts, preventing unnecessary travel for consultation and follow up care for patients who may require more intensive cancer care services. Construction is due to begin in July 2017, with completion in early 2018. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin, combines old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in technology and services. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion and chemotherapy for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders and a comprehensive women’s diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.

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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan nother Memorial Day Weekend is in the books for Ocean City. Congratulations to everyone working in the service industry for surviving the official start of the 2017 season. This is the time of year where high school graduates make their way to Ocean City; some refer to them as “June bugs.” I encourage all of those celebrating to be safe and have fun while in town. That being said, one more heartfelt congratulations to the Stephen Decatur High School class of 2017 graduates that received their diplomas on Wednesday. I would like to welcome all of the Ravens players, playmakers, cheerleaders and fans to Ocean City for the annual Ravens Beach Bash that started Thursday, June 1 and will continue through Sunday, June 4. The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street, is open daily, serving lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday, with breakfast offered Friday at 9 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. Come to The Big Easy on 60 for happy hour this week, noon to 6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 frozen drinks, crushes and import beers, $3.50 rails/house wines, $3 domestic beer and $2 off specialty cocktails. Food specials include $6 appetizers. Don’t miss $3 Abita beer Sundays with Bryan Russo playing 5-8 p.m. Visit www.thebigeasyon60.com for more info. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, happy hour is 4-7 p.m. at the bar. Drink specials include $2.25 Miller Lite, Coors Light and Natural Light cans, $1.75 domestic draft mugs, $3 domestic draft pints, $3.25 domestic bottles, $3.50 happy hour premium beers and $4.50 imports. Food specials include a pretzel dog and fries for $4.99, hot fingers and fries, $5.99, and $7.99 pork barbecue sliders. Get the entire menu, lunch or dinner, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily. Friday, June 2, hear Thin Ice at 9 p.m., Saturday, June 3, catch Chest Pains at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, hang out for the happy hour party at 5 p.m. with Old School. For more, visit www.bjsonthewater.com. Bourbon Street on the Beach, See INSIDE Page 43

The Baltimore Ravens Pep Band will be performing throughout the morning near the reviewing stand on 26th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Ravens cheerleaders and mascot, Poe, will make appearances during the 53rd annual Council of Baltimore Ravens Roost Parade, this Saturday in downtown Ocean City.

Baltimore Ravens Roost Parade in OC this Saturday

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) Baltimore Avenue will become Ravenstown this Saturday morning as fans donning their purple and black converge in downtown Ocean City to catch the 53rd annual Council of Baltimore Ravens Roost Parade. Ocean City’s Ravens Roosts 44 and 58 will join more than 50 roosts from Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania to put on the annual event, which will head up Baltimore Avenue from 19th to 26th streets starting at 10 a.m. “The Council of Ravens Roosts and their members want to show their completely, wildly insane ways to help cheer our beloved football team to victory each game - home and away,” said Sue Draper, Ravens Convention co-chairperson, recording secretary for the Council and member of Pasadena’s Roost 65. To show off Ravens’ tailgate traditions and superstitions, the theme this year is “Stark Raven Mad.” “Some of the superstitions and traditions may seem totally insane, completely crazy, or even out-of-control to other NFL team fan bases, but not to Baltimore Ravens fans,” Draper said. “Each Ravens Roost has developed their own unique winning formula that may seem utterly crazy but

Ocean City’s Ravens Roosts 44 and 58 will join more than 50 roosts from Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania to put on the 53rd annual Council of Baltimore Ravens Roost Parade, which will head up Baltimore Avenue from 19th to 26th streets starting at 10 a.m., Saturday.

it works for us.” Approximately 25 roosts will march in the 2017 Ravens Roost Parade and are entered into a competition with various categories including best theme and novelty float with first-, second- and third-place trophies for the winners. In addition, the Council Spirit Award will go to the Ravens Roost that displays the most spirit and unity while the Edgar Allen Poe Award will be given to the roost showing the most pride in the Ravens. Youth and musical groups will perform along the way with Ravens cheerleaders and the Ravens’ mascot, Poe, making appearances. Several players, current and alumni, from the Baltimore Ravens will be in attendance. The Baltimore Ravens Pep Band will be performing throughout the morning near the reviewing stand on Baltimore Avenue and 26th Street,

Draper said. The Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts and its member roosts have donated about $3.5 million to local and national charities since 2007 and put in countless hours of volunteering, she said. “Each year, the proceeds from the dunk tank are donated to a charity,” Draper said. “Last year, the charity was Surfer’s Healing, which [a local camp] was held at the Castle in the Sand last August. They have been selected again this year to receive the funds.” The nonprofit Surfers’ Healing provides autistic children with free surf lessons from professionals in Ocean City. After the Ravens Roost parade, registered roost members will gather on the beach at Castle in the Sand Hotel on 37th Street for competitions See PARADE Page 42

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Ravens Beach Bash returns to Ocean City this weekend By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) The sixth annual Ravens Beach Bash, presented by Miller Lite, features players, coaches, cheerleaders and the Ravens’ mascot, Poe, in Ocean City this weekend. Activities kicked off yesterday, June 1, and will continue through Saturday night with a parade, 98Rock live broadcasts, a purple plunge into the ocean, a pub crawl, flag football beach tournament, a light show and bonfire. Events will take place at various venues throughout Ocean City, although the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street will host a bulk of the Beach Bash festivities. “[The] Ravens Beach Bash is a great way for our organization to meet fans and provide a fun event for families,” said DeAndra Duggans, advertising and branding manager for the Ravens. “Two of our most dedicated fan groups – Ravens Nests and Ravens Roosts – flock to the beach, reunite with fellow fans and show their support for the team. Our players and alumni players enjoy attending for the opportunity to step away from football, meet fans and have fun.” Last year, current and former players Crockett Gillmore, Brandon Williams, Jamal Lewis, Brad Jackson and Edwin Mulitalo attended the Beach Bash. “Each year, we have a great group of guys who attend and have a wonderful time with fans,” Duggans said. “We know that we have great Ravens fans all over the region and country who won’t always have an opportunity to attend games during the season, so we like to bring the fun to them.” This year, expect to see Tony Jefferson, Michael Pierce, Lewis, Jackson, Mulitalo, Qadry Ismail, Duane Starks and Vonta Leach join in the fun. “It is a great weekend of fun for casual and avid Ravens fans,” Duggans said. “It’s a chance to meet other fans and families, enjoy great events and mix and mingle with some of the current and alumni players who will be in town.” On Friday morning, fans can meet at the Original Greene Turtle on 116th Street from 6-10 a.m. for Bacon & Beer followed by a live 98Rock broadcast at the Clarion Hotel from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A popular Baltimore Ravens tradition, the Purple Friday Caravan, will travel all over Ocean City on Friday bringing Ravens cheerleaders, mascots and playmakers to different establishments, schools and other locations in the resort area. For those unfamiliar, the Ravens hold this event every Friday there is a home game in Baltimore.

During the afternoon, a West Ocean City bar crawl with Ravens playmakers will commence with stops at Hooters, Sunset Grille, Harborside, Crab Alley, Micky Fins and the Greene Turtle. Tickets cost $35, but are sold out, which happened last year as well. The event takes place from 1-6 p.m. A bus will transport participants to and from West Ocean City for the bar crawl. To get on the bar crawl waitlist, visit www.baltimoreravens.com/ravensflock/beach-bash/index.html. On Friday night, Ravens fans can gather at Dead Freddies on 64th Street for a 98Rock live broadcast or check out the WBAL AM live broadcast at the Clarion Hotel from 7-10 p.m. In addition, families can check out the movie “Finding Dory” on the Clarion beach starting around 7:45 p.m. “We try to plan out a wellrounded schedule of events that has something that everyone can enjoy each day,” Duggans said. The 53rd annual Ravens Roost parade will make its way up Baltimore Avenue from 19th Street to 26th Street starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning to kick start the day’s activities. After the parade, a purple plunge into the Atlantic Ocean will take place on the Clarion Hotel beach beginning at 1 p.m. with registration and check-in on 101st Street. All proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Maryland and there will be a live broadcast from 98Rock with Ravens cheerleaders and Poe making appearances. For more information, check out www.purpleplungemd.com. On the Clarion beach from 12-5 p.m., the Ravens Beach Bash will be See OC Page 43

Parade to honor Ravens this Sat. Continued from Page 41 between roosts such as volleyball, corn hole and horse shoes in addition to a photo booth, crazy hat parade, a dunk tank and a catered bull roast, followed by an awards program where parade and competition winners will receive their trophies, Draper said. Participants must be registered members of the convention to attend Castle in the Sand events. “The convention and parade have been held in Ocean City for more than 50 years, dating back to the days of the Colts Corrals,” Draper said. “We look forward to sharing our enthusiasm for the Ravens with other Ravens fans from all over.” For more information, check out www.councilrr.com or email Draper at sdraper65@verizon.net.

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116th Street, offers happy hour 3-7 p.m. daily, which includes $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas and $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and $8 halfpound burgers. Friday, June 2, catch Holy Hannah, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 3, listen to Jack Worthington and T Lutz, 8-11 p.m. Sunday, June 4, hear Walt Farovic, 6-9 p.m. Monday June 5, see Just Jay, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, hear Michael Smith, 6-9 p.m. For more, call 443-664-2896. Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs, 221 Wicomico Street, has happy hour 4-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Specials include rail drinks and 16-ounce domestic aluminum bottle for $3, $4 calls and $5 imports and local brews. Happy hour food items include fresh oysters, fried cod fingers, sautéed mussels, steamed clams, steamed shrimp, chicken wings and Wicomico Street crab and bacon fries. To hear more, call 410-289-0500. Captain’s Table, 15th Street, is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Monday through Saturday breakfast is served 7-11:30 a.m. Sunday, breakfast is offered 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, indulge in $3 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas. Dinner and lite fare starts at 5 p.m. daily. Happy hour is 5-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 Miller Lite drafts and $1 off house wines and premium rail cocktails. Enjoy music by Phil Perdue on the piano this Friday and Saturday, 5:309:30 p.m. To make reservations, call

410-289-7192. Clarion, 101st Street, offers several dining and nightlife options. At Horizon’s Oceanfront Restaurant, receive 30 percent off dinner menu entrées, 5-8 p.m. Sunday, through Thursday, and 20 percent off from 5-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Monday through Saturday, enjoy a breakfast buffet from 7-10:30 a.m. The cost is $11.95 for adults, $8.95 for children ages 4-12, and 3 and younger are free. Sunday, indulge in a deluxe breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $14.95 for adults and $9.95 for children. Breakers Pub offers happy hour daily from 4-7 p.m. Drink specials include $2.30 select drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines and $3.85 margaritas. Hear live entertainment Friday and Saturday with On The Edge, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. To make a reservation, call 410524-3535. Coconuts Bar and Grill, located at Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street, offers happy hour from 5-6 p.m. daily with two-for-one drinks. Coconuts features its own craft brew by Burley Oak Brewing Company, “Drunken Monkey Ale,” an American Pale Ale. Tipsy Turtle Tuesday is back again this season as well. Order a Tipsy Turtle drink on a Tuesday and be entered to win a trip to the Bahamas. Drawing in September. Try Coconuts’ new Eastern Shore crab dip and crab salad. An assortment of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos and wraps are also available. Friday, June 2, hear Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m., followed by Old School, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 3, listen to Rick & Regina, noon to 4

p.m. For Sunday Fun-day on June 4, catch The Vigilantes Duo, noon to 3 p.m., followed by Copper Sky, 4-8 p.m. Monday, June 5, hear Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m., and Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth and Pete, 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, enjoy Kevin Poole, noon to 3 p.m. followed by The Swell Fellas, 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, hang out with the Lauren Glick Duo, noon to 3 p.m., and Chris Button and Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Thursday, see Kevin Poole, noon to 3 p.m., and Dave Hawkins & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. For more, visit www.castleinthesand.com or call 410-289-6846. Coins Restaurant and Pub, 28th Street, offers happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include domestic drafts, $2; domestic bottles, $2.75; and rail drinks/chardonnay/cabernet for $3.50. Food specials include a

quarter-pound hot dog, $2; 12 steamed clams/wings, $6; and mussels, $7. Enjoy half-price entrées Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5-9 p.m. Catch Moonlight Drive, Saturday, June 3, at 9 p.m. For a full menu visit, www.coinspuboc.com. The Cove at Ocean Pines, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, offers brunch begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Try the Cove’s new plated menu featuring traditional favorites. Starting Monday, June 5, trivia night begins at 6 p.m., with registration starting at 5:30 p.m. For more, visit www.oceanpines.org. Crab Bag, 130th Street, opens at 11 a.m. year-round. Get super happy hour all day with drink specials that include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2 See INSIDE Page 44

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OC Beach Bash full of activities Continued from Page 42 in full swing with cornhole, a deejay, an inflatable obstacle course, lifesize Jenga, Connect Four, and the annual Flag Football Tournament. Registration is already closed for the five-on-five, no-contact flag football tournament. More details can be found on www.corrigansports.com/beachbash. “This event is free and open to the public and we encourage everyone to attend, relax and have a great time,” Duggans said. “Coca-Cola is a proud sponsor of the Ravens and will be providing beverage samples throughout the afternoon.” From 12-1 p.m., Ravens playmakers will enjoy lunch at Macky’s Bar and Grill on 54th Street. A goodbye party will take place at Fish Tales on 22nd Street from 5-8 p.m. in addition to the “Ravens Light the Night” event on 101st Street which includes a bonfire, live music,

a Miller Lite portable, fireworks, and laser light show on the beach at the Clarion from 7-10 p.m. “Ravens Light the Night presented by M&T Bank is also free and open to the public and a great way to close out Ravens Beach Bash weekend,” Duggans said. “The laser and light show is always fresh and cool and features an amazing production. We have a bonfire and our cheerleaders and mascot, Poe, will also be in attendance to take photos with fans.” For a full list of Beach Bash activities, visit www.baltimoreravens.com/ravensflock/beach-bash/index.html. “Most events are free and open to the public,” said Mark Elman, general manager of the Clarion. “Fans do not have to be guests of the Clarion Hotel in order to participate in events. We encourage and invite everyone who will be in Ocean City for the weekend to attend.”

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rails and domestic bottles, $3.50 wines by the glass, $3.95 32-ounce mini pitchers, $4.95 Bloody Mary’s and $5.95 orange crushes. Weekly takeout specials include a $99 half bushel of crabs, subject to availability. For more specials, call 410-250-3337. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, has Irish Tuesday every week with live entertainment and drink specials. Catch Nate Clendenen at 8 p.m. playing a mix of bluegrass and Irish tunes. Food specials include “best brisket” for $10.99, Reubens for $8.99, Shepard pie, $9.99 and fish and chips, $7.99. Drink specials include $3.17 domestic drafts, Smithwicks and Harp bottles, $4 Jameson and $5 Guinness. For more, call 410-250-1449. Frog Bar and Grill, 806 S. Atlantic Avenue at the Inlet Village, features all day and night drink specials including $1.75 Natural Light, $2.75 Bud Light bottles, $3 froggy shooters and $5 orange crush. Enjoy Froggy Hour from 8-9 p.m. with $1 Miller Lite and Bud Light drafts and $5 pitchers. Frog Bar and Grill also serves breakfast 8-11 a.m. To hear more, call 410-289-FROG. Guido’s Burritos, on the Boardwalk between North Division and

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corn for $29.99. Customers can select all-you-can-eat shrimp and ribs for $25.99 per person. While at Higgins, try a couple popular appetizers including the scallops and oyster casino. For more specials, call 410-289-2581. Johnny’s Pizza, 56th Street, is open daily at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2, hear Vince Daddio, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, catch Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, listen to Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. with $5 crushes, margaritas, daiquiris and coladas. Call 410-723-5600 for more information. Macky’s Bayside, 54th Street, is open seven days a week for the 2017 season. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $3 traditional drafts, $3.75 Bud/Bud Light 16-ounce bottles, $3.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite bottles, $3.75 rail drinks, $4.25 house wine and premium drafts and $4.50 call drinks. Happy hour food includes wings, steamed shrimp and cheese pizza for $5.99 each, soft pretzel served with beer cheese, $4.99 (add a side of Dotsy’s Delight crab dip for $1.99), and chicken tenders (Caribbean jerk or buffalo), $5.99. See INSIDE Page 45

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Thursday is little black dress night for the ladies. Drink specials will be offered to ladies who wear little black dresses and include half-price cocktails (excludes shots, buckets and tubes). Friday, June 3, dance while DJ Casper spins at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 4, hang out with DJ Cowboy at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 4, listen to steel drum sounds, noon to 4 p.m., followed by DJ Survey Sez at 9 p.m. Tuesday, is Macky’s Mardi Gras theme party, so dress in your wildest attire, and dance with DJ Vybe at 10 p.m. Wednesday, DJ Dogtown will spin at 10 p.m. For more, visit www.mackys.com. Marina Deck, Dorchester Street, is open at 11 a.m. Happy hour is 36 p.m. Drink specials include $2.25 drafts, $2.75 bottles and $5.75 crushes. Food specials include $5.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp, $6.99 for a dozen clams and 79-cent wings (at the two bars only). Enjoy karaoke with J-Wo on Tuesday at 9 p.m. To view more, visit www.marinadeckrestaurant.com. M.R. Ducks, Talbot Street, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m., excluding days with entertainment. Drink specials include $1.75 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic beer, $3 rail drinks, $4 craft and import beer. Food specials include $3 bar dogs, $5 clams/Old Bay wings and $6 steamed shrimp. Entertainment starts Friday with DJ Batman at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, catch Bonedaddy’s at 4 p.m. Sunday, hear local favorite band Side Project at 4 p.m. I highly suggest trying a “duck call” beverage made with light and coconut rum and pineapple juice, and an order of Old Bay wings. For more, visit www.mrducks.com. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, is open Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight, and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy happy hour 3-5:30 p.m. at the bar. Drink specials include half-price beer, $4 house wines and $1.99 rail cocktails. For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Phillips Seafood House, 14101 Coastal Hwy., is open Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday happy hour is until 7 p.m. and Sunday until close. Drink specials include $2.50 domestic drafts and bottles, $4 craft beer, $3 wine and sangria/spirits and $5 crushes. Also enjoy $5 and $7 food specials with purchase of a beverage. For more information, call 410250-1200. Phillips Crab House, 2004 Philadelphia Avenue, will run early bird specials at 4 p.m. For the buffet dining, enjoy $4 off each adult buffet if you are seated within the first hour of business daily. For menu dining, during the first hour of business

daily, enjoy the early bird menu for $19.99. Items include a crab feast of five medium crabs, quarter-pound steamed shrimp, two pieces of fried chicken, corn on the cob and watermelon; chicken Chesapeake (chicken breast stuffed with crab and topped with hollandaise) served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and asparagus; a Hoopers Island crab cake served with roasted red potatoes and asparagus.; prime rib 12-14 ounce cut served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and asparagus, or try the 8-ounce flat iron steak with a grilled shrimp skewer also served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and asparagus. For more, call 410-289-6821. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink spe-

cials include $1.75 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. Order your pizza online at www.pizzatugos.com. Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open every day. Happy hour is available all day and all night. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails and $5.50 crushes. Happy hour food specials include half-price bada bada bing shrimp and wings. Enjoy brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 410-524-1009. Seacrets, 49th Street, is open every day for the 2017 season at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday happy hour drink specials include $6 frozen rum

runner, pina colada, orange crush and electric lemonade; $5 Seacrets spirits: gin, vodka, orange, lemon and grapefruit vodkas, white, spiced and coconut rums, light-whiskey and bourbon-whiskey. Live entertainment kicks off Friday, June 2, with DJ Bobby O in the bay at 10 a.m. spinning until 5 p.m. Catch the Jim Long Band on the beach stage at 5 p.m., followed by Jah Works at 9 p.m. In the nightclub DJ Tuff starts at 9:30 p.m. with the Amish Outlaws on at 10 p.m. Hang out with DJ Bobby O again in Main Bar at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and with DJ Cruz in the bay, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hear Jim Long on the beach stage at 5 p.m. “Can I get a hell yeah?,” followed by Jah Works at 9 p.m. with DJ Tuff spinning all night on the beach. Catch DJ Cruz in the See INSIDE Page 47

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Doug Williams of West Ocean City, left, and Mark “Tumbleweed” Neethen of Ocean City, have drinks at Pizza Tugos, located on the corner of routes 50 and 611 in West Ocean City, May 29.

Miranda and Cory Brown of Ocean City enjoy lunch at Pizza Tugos, on the corner of routes 50 and 611, May 29.

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Mary and Mike Foelber of Ocean City have a bite to eat at Pizza Tugos in West Ocean City on Memorial Day.

Louanne Dashield, left, and Lydia Bailey, of Salisbury, enjoy crabs on Memorial Day at Shrimp Boat, located on Route 611 in West Ocean City.

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Deena Parsons of Ocean City, left, and Dee Chandler of Whaleyville, celebrate Memorial Day at Shrimp Boat, on Route 611 in West Ocean City.

Janet and Don Walker of Rehoboth Beach, left, and Lisa and Jay Ryan of Dallas, Texas, are excited for crabs at Shrimp Boat, located on Route 611 West Ocean City, on Memorial Day.

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Blind Wind band raising funds for all-original album

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) Father-and-son band, Blind Wind, has been performing in the Ocean City music scene for years, and now the duo is seeking the community’s support in creating their first all-original album. Guitarist Frankie Moran and his 14year-old son, Cole, a harmonica-playing phenom, have one cover album and a live album under their belts. In early May, they launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $10,000 to produce an album of 15 Americana songs. All songs were written by Frankie Moran, and focus on his experience of raising his son who has special needs. “The whole story is about Cole,” Moran said. “He has cognitive delays, onset scoliosis and has been blind since birth, but he also has perfect hearing and pitch. My fan base is not as big as Cole’s. When he plays, the audience can immediately see he’s got something special.” Ocean City native Moran played the resort circuit for 20 years in bands, but later moved to Baltimore after Cole was born. Cole has been undergoing a series of corrective surgeries at Johns Hopkins hospital, which will continue about twice a year until he is fully grown. Moran fostered Cole’s musical interest at a young age by playing the guitar around the house. “When he was about 1, he started to sit up and play ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ on a piano. If he’d miss a note, he’d get frustrated and go back to try to correct it,” he said. When Cole found a harmonica, he started taking it everywhere and quickly learning songs. “It got to the point where he was learning songs faster than me and I’d have to practice to keep up,” Moran said. “Cole’s now got the best harmonica instructor in Colorado, and he Skypes in for lessons. “It’s very gratifying to be able to do this with him and see how far he’s come as a musician,” he added. “When you have kids and a career in the arts, you lose some time to your work. I’m so proud of Cole.” Starting in 2014, the father and son started taking their act on the road. Blind Wind performed in Tennessee, Texas and was featured on NPR and Voice of America. Cole also was a recipient of a Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica scholarship. Blind Wind has played on local stages, even taking a top prize in the Berlin Fiddler’s Convention in 2015 and other venues and events in Ocean City. Last month, the band opened for Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at Springfest in Ocean City. “The music scene in Ocean City is really great in terms of collaborations,” Moran said. “Bands share jobs and promote each other. It’s not that we’re doing this in our own corner. It’s awesome to See KICKSTARTER Page 49

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Morley Hall at 9 p.m. with The Zoo at 10 p.m. Sunday, play in the bay with DJ Bobby O spinning at 10 a.m., and enjoy Sunday “rum day” beverages 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All Seacrets’ beverages made with Seacrets Distilling Company rums (white, spiced, coconut and gold) are all $5. Hear the John McNutt band on the tiki stage at 5 p.m. Catch, S.T.O.R.M at 9 p.m. For more, visit www.Seacrets.com. Skye Bar, 66th Street, opens at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Have $1 oysters and get a quarter-pound lobster for $20. Drink specials include $1 off drafts, $3.50 rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. Friday, June 2, hear The Breakers

at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3, catch Kayla Kroh, 4-8 p.m. For more, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Sunset Grille, West Ocean City, offers two-for-one happy hour 3-7 p.m. daily. Wednesday, enjoy two-for-one date night. Order an appetizer and an entree and your date’s entree is complimentary (of equal or lesser value). To make a reservation, call 410213-8110. Touch of Italy, 67th Street, offers a New York-style deli and Italian marketplace with specialties straight from the Bronx. Walk around and you are in a quaint Italian restaurant with bar and fire brick oven. Happy hour is available every day at the bar and bar tables until 6 p.m. and includes $2 domestic beers, $3 imports, $3 Yuengling drafts, $5 rail drinks and glasses of select wine,

pepperoni panini for$7, Napoli pizzoni, $8, and tomato and artichoke bruschetta, $7. For information or reservations, call 410-524-5252. Mark your calendars for Diakonia’s second annual summer kickoff, June 7 starting at 6 p.m. at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, which includes one complimentary orange crush and an hors d’oeuvres buffet. Live music will be provided by Robert Eric’s Tribute to The Piano Man, and there will be a 50/50 raffle. For more information, call Debbi Anderson at 202-309-2798. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. Don’t forget you can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.

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www.oceanpines.org June 2-3: First Class, 4-7 p.m. June 4: Kaleb Brown, 3-7 p.m. PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com June 2-3: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; SLAMM, 10 p.m. June 4: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; CK the DJ/VJ, 9 p.m. June 6-7: VJ Mazi, 9 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com June 2: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ tuff, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Bobby’O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Amish Outlaws, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 3: DJ Cruz, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Bobby’O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; The Zoo, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 4: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Davie, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 5: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 6: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Mike T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Buddha Council, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 7: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Mike T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Buddha Council, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 8: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Rew Smith, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB AND GRILLE 309 N. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7181 www.ocshenanigans.com June 2-3: Danny Burns, 9 p.m. June 8: Dublin 5, 9 p.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com June 2: The Breakers, 4-8 p.m. June 3: Kayla Kroh, 4-8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com June 2: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

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PHOTO COURTESY WAYNE PIKE

Blind Wind band members, Cole Moran, left, and his dad, Frankie, perform a set at Seacrets on 49th Street. The Americana band is preparing to hit up the Ocean City music scene this summer. They are also raising funds to create their first all-original album.

Kickstarter campaign ends Sat. Continued from Page 47 work at a show with three other bands, because usually that’s the only time we can see each other play.” At the moment, Blind Wind is preparing to move from Baltimore back to the Ocean City area and gearing up for the summer season. The goal was to spend some time in the future on the original album, but there are thousands left to fundraise until the Saturday, June 3 deadline.

The Kickstarter campaign had $1,364 pledged as of May 30. “I’m not optimistic that we’re going to raise it before the deadline,” Moran said. “I’m not sure I will try another fundraiser. I had some friends that I thought would help, but after asking once I can’t fathom asking again.” For information about Blind Wind’s concerts or to donate to the Kickstarter campaign, go to http://www.colemoran.com.

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Justin Schmoyer psychic medium in OC, June 8, 14

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 2, 2017) Those interested in connecting with loved ones who have passed on might have the opportunity to do just that when Psychic Medium Justin Schmoyer visits Ocean City. He will host two events at the Sea Bay Hotel’s conference center on 61st Street, Thursday, June 8 and Wednesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. “During my live events I will bring forth validating messages from The Other Side for random audience members,” he said. “These messages often include names, important dates, memories, personality traits, favorite things, etc.” The cost to attend each live reading session is $35. Tickets are available at MediumJustin.Eventbrite.com. or at the door the night of the “Rendezvous with Spirit: Messages from The Other Side” events. “[Guests] should come prepared to receive evidence, not just generalities, that their friends and family who have died are very much alive and conscious of life on Earth,” Schmoyer said. “More than just evidence, the deceased will communicate messages of love, hope and often forgiveness. “I never know what to expect as each show brings a whole new dynamic,” he added. “There is laughter, tears and jaw-dropping moments that can forever change your perspectives of life and death.” Schmoyer said he is not a guru or some spiritual master and he never sought out to be a medium in his life. “I have fought it tooth and nail. Yet, communicating with the dead is natural as breathing,” he said. “My greatest joy in this work is watching lives transform before my very eyes, as they connect with those they loved. It is still a mystery to me. “How it works? I can’t tell you for sure,” he continued. “You have to experience Rendezvous with Spirit for yourself.” Around the age of 5, Schmoyer started seeing dead people. On a number of occasions he would

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awaken to spirits at the foot of his bed watching over him and he would “know things” he had no way of knowing otherwise. The death of his father when he was a young boy opened him up to the other side. In his mid-20s the number of occurrences increased and got more intense. When his son was born it opened him up to the other side. Schmoyer was about 25 then and starting to understand his “gift.” His son actually visited him in a dream and said he was coming, although he had no girlfriend at the time of the dream. Schmoyer’s daughter he actually saw in full spirit sitting on his bed just weeks before conception. He went to a counselor who suggested researching other avenues. He crossed paths with clairvoyants and mediums who changed the course of his life. He spent the next few years reading books and became an apprentice. As with any profession, he had to work and develop his “gift.” He started doing readings for people in 2008. In 2011, he quit his job working as an office clerk at the Pennsylvania Capitol and started offering readings full-time. The 36-year-old who lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and two children, is expecting his third child in July. Schmoyer can see and feel things and he will describe that to his clients. He will often see loved ones behind or next to the person he is reading. He will hear names, places, or sometimes the spirit will point to things, sort of like Charades. He likes to provide evidence and specifics and offer insight and guidance.

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By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 2, 2017) We are excited to be at the beginning of another summer season in beautiful Ocean City. Another source of excitement is the anticipation of the 8 million people that will visit us this summer. Sun worshipers, graduates, boogie boarders, surfers, beach enthusiasts 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 we will be there to help. Ocean City employees over 200 Surf Rescue Technicians (SRT = lifeguard) that cover stands along all 10 miles of beautiful Ocean City beach. Our surf rescue technicians are among the most well trained lifeguards in the world making thousands of rescues each summer. At the beach when there is an emergency, every second counts and you can count on your SRT to be there when and where you need them. For the best chance of survival, you need someone on the beach who is not only physically fit but also 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 and critical 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 or on unguarded beaches. In Ocean City, Maryland, 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 beach 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 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. Make sure you plan to see one or two movies on the beach, have a fun evening at the family beach Olympics and for music lovers, don’t miss concerts on the beach and Sundaes in the park. 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 mem-

Ocean City Beach Patrol Crew Chief Emily Stang teaches Probational Surf Rescue Technician (PSRT) Alex Shugarts the art of the scan. Ninety-five percent of a good lifeguard’s work is preventative and their most important and critical skill is scanning. PHOTO COURTESY KRISTIN JOSON

bers 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 and help make an Ocean City memory. 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 con-

tinued 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’ attentiveness, 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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MEMORIAL DAY Nick and Matt Coleman place a wreath during the 2017 Memorial Day service at the American Legion on 24th Street, Monday afternoon.

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Walker’s ‘Pimento Cheese Dip with a Kick’ Continued from Page 52 mildly flavored and its pure white color connoted purity. Domestic Science encouraged the use of pimentos; their mild flavor was again an attraction that fed into their lifestyle and beliefs.” It was only a matter of time before the two ingredients were brought together. Dozens of pimento cheese recipes appeared in magazines and cookbooks just before the end of World War I. It wasn’t long before manufacturers saw an opportunity and took it upon themselves to market the cheese. Thus the infamous pimento cheese became a classic and left its mark on the pages of culinary history. Cruising the aisles of my favorite supermarket for pimento cheese changed my outlook on what I thought was an inexpensive product. Could anyone have predicted that the delicious but modest cheese can go for as much as $10 for a few ounces? This shocking revelation has inspired me to come up with an updated version that is worthy of such a rich price. Smoked pimento cheese is an interesting twist and possible consideration. Smoked cheddar cheese combined with roasted peppers and a touch of spicy whole grain mustard looks like pimento cheese but imparts a different level of taste. For those who have a more sophisticated palette and are not on a budget, smoked gouda can replace the smoked cheddar for a richer flavor. Smoked gouda is made by smoking the cheese over hickory chips and can cost anywhere from $9 to $12 for a few ounces depending on where you shop. It is absolutely delicious and sets the tone for fine dining. If the idea of a hickory smoked cheese does not tickle your fancy,

consider a spicy pimento cheese. Cheddar cheese, cream cheese and mayonnaise are the perfect foundation for fiery additions. Horseradish or one’s favorite hot sauce can perk up the cheese base with mouthwatering results. While we are on the subject of heat we cannot overlook chipotles. Chipotles are dried, smoked jalapenos. Adobe is a tangy, slightly sweet red sauce. Combining them together in a can and you come up with adobe sauce and canned chipotles. The results are an intense smoky chili heat with a sour-sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with the pimento cheese. This product is sold in the international section of your local supermarket. Homemade pimento cheese dip with a touch of adobe sauce adds a modern twist to an American classic. Serve the spicy dip with crackers, celery pieces, slices of cucumbers, or

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Pimento Cheese Dip with a Kick Ingredients 4 ounces whipped cream cheese ½ cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons adobe sauce from canned chipotles kosher salt to taste 8 ounces freshly grated sharp cheese 8 ounces freshly grated Mozzarella cheese 6 ounces chopped pimentos, drained canned chipotle peppers, finely

chopped as a garnish (optional) 1. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, adobe and salt in a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, thoroughly combine. 2. Add the cheddar and mozzarella and again thoroughly mix. 3. Add the pimentos and carefully mix. 4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. 5. Optional - place finely chopped canned chipotle peppers around the edge of the serving dish. This will add a contrast in color and spice up the dip even more. Secret Ingredient - Comfort. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsh

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Silkscreen printing and body art among featured artwork (June 2, 2017) The First Friday opening at the Ocean City Center for the Arts features artwork produced in nontraditional media, including silkscreen printing, window screen painting and body art. The public is invited to the free opening reception at the 94th Street arts center on June 2 from 5-7 p.m. The Galleria will feature “The Art of Ink,” showing the works of tattoo artist Matthew Amey, anatomy artist Jess Cross, and silkscreen printer Brian Robertson through July 1. Amey, an Eastern Shore native with a BFA from the University of Delaware, has been tattooing since 1991, and is part owner of Independent Tattoo and Ancient Art Tattoo in Delaware. He continually experiments with new concepts, materials and techniques, whether working on skin, paper or canvas or with glass and sculptural media. Cross, a contemporary realist painter and printmaker, received her BFA in painting from Salisbury University and her MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Her work focuses on the anatomy of the human body using a variety of media including etchings, paintings, serigraphy and fused layers of glass. Cross currently teaches at SU. Robertson is a graphic artist and printmaker residing in Parsonsburg. Born in Baltimore and raised in Ocean City, he attended Stephen Decatur High School and Salisbury University. He is currently creative director at a local Ocean City marketing agency and is also owner and operator of The Berlin Printery, a small letterpress and printmaking studio. The Thaler Gallery will host the Art Center’s annual photography and digital media group show, running through June 24. Painter Stewart Emmerich occupies Studio E in June. A native of suburban Baltimore, he graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with an undergraduate degree in graphic design and painting and, later, a masters degree in arts education. He continues teaching elementary school art in the Baltimore area, and is a member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society.

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John Iampieri is the Spotlight Artist for June. He continues the long Baltimore tradition of hand painting window screens, a 104-year-old folk art, and is a member of the Baltimore Painted Screen Society. He is also a roster member with MSAC and Young Audiences of Maryland, and teaches in schools throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. Artisan Dot Truitt, who moved to the Eastern Shore at age 22, is showcased through June. She uses high-fire stoneware clay to make objects for the home including lampshades, fan pulls, bottle stoppers and bells. She is a member of the Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore. During the opening reception, the Art League of Ocean City will present five scholarships to Worcester County students who will be pursuing a degree in the arts. The scholarships are funded in part by the Katherine Ellen Brown Fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. To coincide with the scholarships, two murals will be on display during First Friday on the tennis court fence next to the Arts Center. Created by students of Darlene Idoni, French teacher at Stephen Decatur High School, with help from former SDHS student and scholarship winner Ian Postley, and funding by the Art League, the murals will move back to Berlin school for permanent display after the opening. The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors. Funding for exhibits is also provided by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

The Pine Tones Chorus will present its Spring Concert at the Community Church of Ocean Pines, on Route 589 and Beauchamp Rd., Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.m.

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(June 2, 2017) The Pine Tones Chorus will present its Spring Concert at the Community Church of Ocean Pines, on Route 589 and Beauchamp Rd., Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and will be available at the door. The concert opens with an Irving Berlin medley, “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” Songs by George Gershwin will include “Summertime” and “Fascinating Rhythm.” The concert’s title song, “I Love a Piano,” features four hands on the large concert grand piano. This Berlin song was showcased in the classic Judy Garland film, “Easter Parade.” Fans of Broadway shows will recall “Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better,” a playful duet arguing about personal abilities, and sung here by Mary Price, soprano and Frank Davis, baritone. The Pine Tones Chorus includes 55 singers from Ocean Pines, Ocean City and nearby areas. June Todd is the chorus director and Cathy Morgan is the group’s pianist. Featured instrumentalists will in-

clude Judy Benton playing trumpet, Jim Meckley, saxophone, Bill Courtney, trombone, Tom Baione, string bass and Curtis Krams on drums. The five-piece band will begin playing about 10 minutes before the concert. Funding for Chorus activities comes from ticket sales as well as the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. These organizations are dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. For additional information, call Chorus President Pat Beisler at 410208-2682, or Todd at 410-289-7373. June Todd is the Pine Tones Chorus director and Cathy Morgan is the group’s pianist. Other instruments will also accompany the chorus with Tom Baione playing string bass, Ted Nichols -drums, Judy Benton -trumpet, Bill Courtney -trombone and Jim Meckley -clarinet. The Pine Tones Chorus includes over 50 members from Ocean Pines, Ocean City, and nearby areas. The Chorus has been entertaining local audiences in the Ocean Pines and Ocean City areas for more than thirty years. For additional information, phone the Chorus President, Pat Beisler 410-208-2682, or June Todd, 410-289-7373.

Safe Boating Class held June 6-8

(June 2, 2017) The Maryland Safe Boating Class and certificate are required for boat operators born after July 1, 1972, but everyone can benefit from it. Why? In 88 percent of recreational boating fatalities, the operator did not have a nationally approved boater education certificate. Safety on the water is a positive state of mind combining situational awareness and practiced good habits. Whether you go out the Ocean City inlet

in pursuit of that award-winning blue marlin or just cruise the Assawoman, Isle of Wight and Sinepuxent bays, safety has to be the number one priority and it starts with a safe boating class. Besides Maryland maritime regulations, the course as taught by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary teaches boat handling, safety equipment, knot tying and other practical tidbits from experienced recreational boat enthusiasts. The next Safe Boating Class that will

be conducted by the Auxiliary is scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday, June 6-8, at the Ocean Pines Library. Those attending the class and passing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Certificate which is NASBLA approved and valid in all states and required for all ages when operating a boat in Virginia. The class will run from 6-9 p.m. each night. The fee is $15. To register, contact Barry Cohen at 410-973-1097 or email at bmc_rsc@yahoo.com.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run benefits Special Olympics

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) Worcester County law enforcement officers, friends and supporters will participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Relay benefiting the Special Olympics of Maryland on Monday, June 5. “The athletes who participate in Special Olympics are incredible human beings,” said Sgt. Dennis Eade, of the Ocean City Police Department. “Law enforcement entities across the world are responsible for raising the vast majority of funds used to sponsor and support Special Olympics programs.” Participants must wear a Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirt, which costs $15 and are available at the Ocean City Police Department Public Safety Building on 65th Street, with all proceeds going to Special Olympics Maryland. There will also be T-shirts and hats available the morning of the run, but sizes are not guaranteed. “Without this effort, these incredible and inspiring athletes might never have the opportunity to feel the joy of crossing that finish line, or running that race, or being adorned with a gold medal earned through years of dedication and hard work,” said Eade, who has participated in the run since 1997. Festivities will begin at 8 a.m. with a half-hour of pre-event ceremonies at 27th Street and the Boardwalk, including interviews and questions with the media in addition to a few words from chiefs, sheriffs, commanders and politicians. Eade will explain the history and purpose of the run before athletes participating in the Special Olympics speak as well. “They deserve every right to be given the opportunity to enjoy the many rewarding benefits of competitive sport and competition,” Eade said. “The Special Olympics athlete possesses a determination like no other. The passion and joy that these athletes show for every second of life, is truly humbling. “Once you are lucky enough to share a relationship with Special Olympics and the Special Olympics athletes, you will likely be a participant for life,” he added. The run kicks off at 8:30 a.m. where participants can walk, bike or run from 27th Street to North Division Street. Refreshments will be available and pictures will be taken of participants before the second leg in Berlin. “A large Maryland State Police bus takes us from the Boardwalk to Berlin,” Eade said. At 10 a.m., participants will meet at Worcester Preparatory School on South Main Street for the pre-run pep rally. Police officers, Special Olympic athletes and students will all in be attendance. “The students and staff of Worcester Prep School come out and cheer us See LAW Page 58

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Law Enforcement Torch Run on OC Boardwalk, Monday Continued from Page 57 on as we prepare to run the Berlin portion of the run,” Eade said. “We will again take time to say a few words and allow athletes to address the students.” The second leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run begins at 10:15 a.m. with participants traveling down Main Street to the Berlin Fire Department. Refreshments will be available and pictures will also taken after the race. “Traveling through historic downtown Berlin, as we run in formation, we all yell military-style cadence,” he said. “It is pretty impressive as we travel the Boardwalk and Berlin. It certainly gets attention.” The mission of Worcester County law enforcement officers is to escort and protect the Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” as it makes its way toward the opening of the Summer Games at Towson University, which takes place June 9-11. “The state of Maryland is one of the most successful programs in the world when it comes to raising funds for the Special Olympics,” Eade said. The Maryland Torch Run, a fundraising movement, began in 1986

with a handful of officers. It has now grown into a year-round effort with thousands of police officers and sponsors raising millions of dollars each year. ”The law enforcement community consists of men and women who have committed their lives to standing up and defending those who may not always have the opportunity to stand up for themselves,” Eade said. “Supporting this cause is no different. In my humble opinion, it is the least we can do.” For more information, contact Sgt. Eade at 410-520-5309. “This event is not only about raising funds for Special Olympics,” Eade said. “It is also about raising awareness for those with intellectual disabilities, who have so much to offer this world. “This is why we incorporate the public Boardwalk and local schools,” he continued. “These athletes deserve to be seen, heard, respected and marveled. If we all approached our lives and our business as these remarkable people do, our world would be a much brighter place.”

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Fifty-six students graduate from Worcester Preparatory By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 2, 2017) Fifty-six seniors graduated from Worcester Preparatory during the school’s 45th annual commencement ceremony last Friday in Berlin. Headmaster Barry Tull said the students are on their way to 35 colleges in 17 states and have received 146 scholarships totaling more than $5.5 million. Regan Lingo was named salutatorian with her GPA of 99.86 and Sam-

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WPS grads receive 146 scholarships totaling over $5M Continued from Page 59 and for being under-appreciated in addition to the facility and teachers. “Our experience here will give us a leg up on our futures,” Deckmann said. He thanked his fellow classmates for the experience and mentioned how they were a close-knit class. “It’s been a pleasure to be the class president the last three years,” Deckmann said. “I am honored to be graduating with you.” He also quoted Woody Harrelson, saying, “A grownup is a child with layers on,” while reflecting on the different layers of experiences and lessons they have assembled so far. “We have constructed this foundation that has prepared us for whatever the future brings,” Deckmann said. “Good luck next year and I can’t wait to see how far you’ll go.” Commencement speaker Bradley Babee, a Worcester Prep alumni and principal product manager for Amazon Web Services, began his speech by talking about the differences and similarities between himself and the graduating class of 2017. “My journey has taken me across the world,” Babee said. “Where will your journey lead? How will you get there?”

(Above, from left) Charles Jenkins Sr., president of the Worcester Preparatory School Board of Trustees, presents Madison Bescak with her diploma during the 45th annual graduation ceremony at Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin, last Friday. Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull congratulates Class of 2017 valedictorian Sambina Anthony. Class President Roswell Deckmann gives a farewell address.

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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 / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-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. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / An Ocean City restaurant with a New Orleans flair. Amazing atmosphere with beautiful outside patio seating. Open Monday, Thursday and Friday at 11 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. for breakfast. Happy Hour is noon to 6 p.m. for the entire restaurant. Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. Everything from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. A family friendly Ocean City Restaurant New Orleans menu. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / 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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes— Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / 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 4 through Sept. 24, weekends through October. 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, handcut 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. 302-5398710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MCAE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / 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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ THE GREENHOUSE CAFÉ, 1503 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 443-664-5671 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / The Greenhouse offers huge fresh salads, fresh homemade soups, which some are vegetarian or vegan. The "original" and best "Green Juice" in Ocean City. Tofu and gluten free options as well. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday-Tuesday. ■ GROTTO PIZZA, 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-12347 / www.grottopizza.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato. Takeout avail-

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able. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-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 / $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / 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. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Homemade pizzas, serving 18 different pizzas, variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. OC’s best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Ky West offers fine dining and a beautiful bar described as New York funky chic. Providing excellent food and drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-Dis / Authentic Thai food served Thursday-Sunday. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / 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. ■ 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 410-2501689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MCAE-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 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order 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 Tuesday, 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 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / OC’s favorite spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials Monday through Friday 2-6 p.m. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / 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 & GRILLE, Fourth Street on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2897181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Children's menu / Full Bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy real food, from tasty burgers and overstuffed sandwiches to delicious entrées, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the boardwalk. Great live music by Dueling Pianos or brilliant local and regional Irish and rock bands tops off the perfect evening! ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / 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. ■ 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, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

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Calendar FRI, JUN. 2 The Ocean Pines Garden Club’s annual Garden Tour will be held on June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. A luncheon will follow at The Cove at Mumford’s Landing beginning at 12:15 p.m. Cost of the tour alone is $10 with registration at 9 a.m. at The Cove. Cost for the tour and lunch is $30 and participants must pre-register by June 2 by sending a check to Margaret Yates at 46 Boatswain Drive, Ocean Pines, MD 21811. Include your menu choice on your check: (1) Seared Scallops with Blistered Corn Salsa and a side salad; (2) BLT on Flatbread with crispy Bacon/Shaved Lettuce/Cherry Tomatoes and a cup of vegetable soup or (3) Cobb Salad with Smoked Ham and Grilled Chicken. Dessert, coffee, iced and hot tea are included. Margaret Yates, magsyates@gmail.com

GARDEN TOUR PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Held throughout Ocean City, June 1-3. The 98Rock Morning Show - Bacon & Beer at The Greene Turtle, 11601 Coastal Highway, Ocean City from 6-10 a.m. A 98Rock Live Broadcast from The Greene Turtle, 9616 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Beach Bash Bar Crawl held from 1-6 p.m. Beginning at The Greene Turtle, then on to Hooters, Micky Fins, Sunset Grill, Crab Alley and Harborside Bar & Grille. A 98Rock Live Broadcast from the Clarion Hotel from 3-7 p.m. A 98Rock Live Broadcast from Dead Freddie’s Island Grill, 105 64th St., Ocean City, 7-10 p.m. A WBAL AM Live Broadcast from the Clarion Hotel from 7-10 p.m. Movie on the Beach at the Clarion Hotel from 7:45-10:15 p.m. Featuring “Finding Dory.” Mark Elman, melman@clarionoc.com, 410-390-4008, http://www.clarionoc.com

6TH ANNUAL RAVENS BEACH BASH

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. The group will meet for its monthly meeting.

STAR CHARITIES MONTHLY MEETING

Ocean City Tennis Center, 104 61st St., Ocean City, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800-6262326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., Ocean City, MD, 5 to 7 p.m. Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artist. Admission is free and open to the public. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org

FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION

Lower Shore Land Trust office, 100 River St., Snow Hill, MD, 5 to 8 p.m. Meet and greet with featured artist, Sharon Himes,

SNOW HILL JUNE FIRST FRIDAY

woodland painter. Special thank you planned for Pollinator Festive and Native Plant sale sponsors. Celebratory ribbon cutting for the Lower Shore Land Trust Pollinator Garden, Phase 1. All welcome and refreshments provided. mwinters@lowershorelandtrust.org, 443-234-5587, http://www.lowershorelandtrust.org American Legion, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. First paddle costs $5, each additional one if $3. You must be 18 to play. Great prizes and food. Tickets: 410-629-9134 or pick up at OC Pet Spa on Route 611. Benefits Town Cats.

QUARTER AUCTION

Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Held each Friday night. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. 410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO

SAT, JUN. 3 Ocean City Beach from Talbot Street to First Street, Ocean at 117th Street, Ocean City, MD, 8-8:30 a.m. registration. Play begins at 9. Cost is $100 per team. For more information, contact Richard Comly at 410202-8958 or rcomly@webuildyouplay.com.

BEACH HAVOC VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL

Ocean City Beach at 30th Street, Atlantic Avenue and 30th Street, Ocean City, MD, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events provide amateur athletes with an avenue to international and Olympic competition. Jeff Phillips, 410430-9149

ESA SUMMER SURF SERIES

White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006

FARMERS MARKET

Pines Point Marina, 869 Yacht Club Drive, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Certified examiners will perform free vessel safety checks. There are no consequences if you don’t pass. Bela Gulyas, 410-208-9747

FREE VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Open to the first 200 grads. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - TYE-DYE T-SHIRT DESIGN

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Held throughout Ocean City, June 1-3. A 98Rock Live Broadcast from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a WBAL Live Broadcast from noon to 3 p.m. The Ravens Beach Bash takes place from noon to 5 p.m. and fea-

6TH ANNUAL RAVENS BEACH BASH

tures Ravens flag football tournament, beach games, DJ and Coca-Cola samples. Later the Ravens Light the Night takes place from 7-10 p.m. and features a bonfire, live music, fireworks and laser show and Miller Lite portable. The Ravens Roost Parade, held 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., begins at 19th Street and proceeds along Baltimore Avenue to 26th Street. Lunch with Ravens Playmakers takes place at Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill, 54th Street, bayside, Ocean City, noon to 1 p.m. Miller Lite Finale Party held at Fish Tales, 2207 Herring Way, Ocean City, 5-8 p.m. Mark Elman, melman@clarionoc.com, 410-390-4008, http://www.clarionoc.com Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The group meets once a month to share their creative writing, including short selections of fiction or nonfiction prose, personal sketches or poetry. This month’s (optional) theme is “a dog’s curiosity.” Jean Marx, 443-880-0045

FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

Eastern Shore Lanes, 1834 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 12 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes pizza and Pepsi. Prizes will be awarded to top adult bowler and top youth bowler. All proceeds benefit FORGE Youth and Family Academy. Register: Robert Shrieves, 443-366-2813

2ND ANNUAL FORGE BOWLING CHALLENGE

Old Firehouse, 210 Green Street, Snow Hill, MD, 1 to 5 p.m. The Worcester County Garden Club presents this small standard flower show. Free admission and open to the public.

‘THE RIVER RUNS’ FLOWER SHOW

Pizza Tugos, 11623 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Open to the first 25 guys and first 25 girls. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - PIZZA EATING CONTEST

SUN, JUN. 4 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Rob, 443-783-3529

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Somerset Street Plaza, Atlantic Avenue and Somerset Street, Ocean City, MD, 2:30 to 6 p.m. OC Cruzers will display approximately 15 vehicles. Owners will be on hand to educate spectators about their older cars. Live music or DJ will be provided. 410-2897739, http://www.ocdc.org

OC CRUZERS CAR DISPLAY

Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 3 p.m. The chorus includes 55 singers and will be accompanied by featured instrumentalists. A five-piece band will begin playing about 10 minutes before the concert. Tickets cost

PINE TONES CHORUS SPRING CONCERT

$10, payable at the door. Info: Pat Beisler, 410-208-2682 or June Todd, 410-289-7373 Furnace Town Living Heritage Village, 3816 Old Furnace Road, Snow Hill, MD, 5 to 7 p.m. Doors open at at 4 p.m. The first of a four part family friendly Americana Music Series. This performance will carry on the legacy of traditional straight ahead bluegrass from Spring Grass with Keagan Jusice, Colton Kirchner, Frankie Nanna, Michey Justice, and Steve Quillen. Also featuring local craft brewery Dogfish Head and barbeque. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $7 for children 15 and younger and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com or by calling 410-632-2032. Sponsorships are still available. http://www.furnacetown.org

BLUEGRASS, BREW & BBQ

Ocean City beach at Dorchester Street, Boardwalk and Dorchester Street, Ocean City, MD, 6 to 8 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Individual and group competition. In the event of rain, the event will be held at H202, Worcester Street from 5-7 p.m. Open to the first 400 grads. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800-6262326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - KARAOKE

MON, JUN. 5 Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, All Day Free, bi-monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410641-9726

CPAP MASK FITTING

Boardwalk at 27th Street, Atlantic Avenue and 27th Street, Ocean City, MD, 8 to 11 a.m. Preevent ceremonies will take place from 8-8:30 a.m. on the Boardwalk at 27th Street. The torch run relay begins at 8:30 a.m. and will proceed from 27th Street to N. Division Street. Run concludes at N. Division Street with photo opportunity and refreshments from 9:15-9:30 a.m. The second leg begins at Worcester Preparatory School from 10-10:15 for Pre-Run Prep Rally. At 10:15, begin second leg through Historic Downtown Berlin. Run concludes at the Berlin Fire Department with photo opportunities and refreshments from 10:45-11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to participate. Each leg will have support vehicles and/or buses so participants can run as much or as little and they want. Bicycles are also welcome. 2017 Torch Run T-shirts should be worn for the event and may be purchased in advance at the front desk of the Ocean City Police Department or the morning of the event for $15. This event raises funds for Special Olympics Maryland. Sgt. Dennis G. Eade, 410-520-5309, http://www.somd.org

‘FLAME OF HOPE’ TORCH RUN

48th Street Watersports, 4801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and re-

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Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268

HYPERTENSION CLINIC

48th Street Watersports, 4801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - KAYAKING

Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 6 to 7 p.m. Open to the public and meets the first Monday of each month. Speakers and education related to diabetes. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-641-9703

AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-641-6876

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS

Old Pro Golf, 6801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Indoor and outdoor golf. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - MINIATURE GOLF

Ocean Lanes, 115 72nd S.t, Ocean City, MD, 9 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Open to the first 288 grads. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-2892800 or 800-626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - MOONLIGHT BOWLING

TUE, JUN. 6 All Hallows Church Parish House, 109 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD, 7:30 a.m. Contact agibb1@verizon.net or 410-5461978 for more information.

SNOW HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Home Instead Senior Care will host this seminar on the importance of vitamins and minerals as we age. Participants will learn about the suggested intake of those supplements and how they can affect health. Advance registration is required: Ocean

FREE SEMINAR

Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052. http://www.OceanPines.org Jurassic Miniature Golf & Laser Tag, 146th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - MINIATURE GOLF

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road 410208-4014, 1 to 4 p.m. The clinic is free and held every Tuesday through September. Master Gardeners will be available to help with gardening questions. Put plant damage samples in a plastic bag and label with your name and phone number. 410-208-4014

ASK A MASTER GARDENER

Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD, 1:30 p.m. County and state officials will break ground at the site, which is located on Harrison Avenue in Berlin. Individuals with disabilities who may need special accommodations are invited to contact Kim Moses at 410-6321194. Jennifer Ranck, 410-632-0026

BERLIN LIBRARY GROUNDBREAKING

Ocean City Beach at Third Street, Atlantic Avenue and Third Street, Ocean City, MD, 4:30 p.m. Sign-up begins at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800-6262326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Ocean City Beach at Third Street, Atlantic Avenue and Third Street, Ocean City, MD, 5:30 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - KARAOKE

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 6 to 9 p.m. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach this state mandated course held June 6, 7 and 8. The class and certificate are required for boat operators born after July 1, 1972. Cost is $15 and includes all course materials. Register: Barry Cohen, CGAUXOC@gmail.com, 410-935-4807

RECREATIONAL SAFE BOATING COURSE

Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556

BINGO

WED, JUN. 7 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

KIWANIS CLUB

Maui Golf, 101 57th St., Ocean City, MD, 12 to 3 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - MINIATURE GOLF

graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 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

Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, 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

Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. A $5 donation per person to benefit local Veterans. Elk members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302-200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB

Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410-641-1700

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 6 to 7 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. Group meets the first Wednesday of each month. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 monthly. Bett, 410-202-9078

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m, games begin at 8 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 8 p.m. The support group is open to the public and meets the first Wednesday of each month. Speaker and education related to Diabetes provided at the meetings. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-641-9703

AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

over four days at four venues in the resort: the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Dunes Manor Hotel on the Boardwalk at 28th Street, Francis Scott Key Resort in West Ocean City and the Fox Gold Coast Mall Theater on 113th Street. Tickets are $10 for a one-day pass, $45 for a three-day all-access pass that includes the opening reception or $25 for just the opening reception. Tickets are available at ocmdfilmfestival.com, by visiting the Arts Center on 94th Street, or by calling 410-524-9433. Tickets also available at participating venues the day of the screenings on a cash only basis. Schedule of screenings, workshops and opening and closing party details: ocmdfilmfestival.com and artleagueofoceancity.org. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker will address substance abuse and addiction. A luncheon will follow. New members are always welcome. Bob McCluskey, 410-250-0980

AARP CHAPTER 1917 MEETING

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT

Jolly Roger, 2901 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 2 to 4 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800-6262326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - SPLASH MOUNTAIN

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - DODGEBALL

Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 7 to 8 p.m. Held second Thursday of each month. Support and information for those affected by celiac disease. Betty Bellarin, 410-603-0210

CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP

Planet Maze/Lasertron/Lost Galaxy Golf, 3305 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. 410-289-2800 or 800-6262326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - MINIATURE GOLF

Crossword answers from page 60 Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Free movie on the beach, featuring “Moana.” Take a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown inside the hotel. Every Wednesday from June 7 to August 30. Chris Clarke, 410-250-0125

MOVIE ON THE BEACH

THU, JUN. 8 All Day The festival will present 138 films

OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL

JUNE 2, 2017

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

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING

- Drivers - Inside Help - Bartenders - Bussers - Servers

Live Interviews Thursdays @ 11am 56th St., Bayside

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING Full-Time Seasonal Managers Mgmt. Exp. Required. Y/R Oppty. Apply In Person Mon-Sat, 10a-1p 12639 Ocean Gateway (RT WOC) or e-mail: valerie@bajaoc.com

LANKFORD HOTEL - Now Hiring

Executive Housekeepers / Room Attendants

Looking to work for a family run business where people care? We are looking for motivated individuals with experience. Good attitude and appearance is a must. Weekends are required. Salaried pay for qualified individuals. Located 8th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City, MD. Please call Mary at 410-289-4041 or email resumes to: oclankfordhotel@outlook.com

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring, Maridel Hotel. Front Desk & Midnight Shift. Full-time/part-time. Call 443783-3005.

Chairside

DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:

molarbiz@yahoo.com

HELP WANTED

Experienced Cleaner. Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable. Call Donna 301-712-5224. Only serious inquiries apply.

ROYAL LAWN CARE

Selbyville, DE Looking for professional individuals in the Lawn & Landscaping Industry. Experience is preferred. Call 302-396-5596

Seasonal Lifeguard for Marina Pool

NOW HIRING!! Production Supervisor

for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $17/hour Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Full-time positions available Apply in person Sunset Marina Harbor Master Office, 12911 Sunset Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842 or email amanda@ ocsunsetmarina.com

Atlantic Dental in West OC

JOIN ONE OF THE STRONGEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE COUNTRY!

Taylor Bank is looking for awesome people to join our team in Ocean City for the summer. If you have a great attitude, work ethic, possess cash handling skills, then we’d love to meet you. We’re also hiring for year-round part-time associates in the Berlin and Ocean City markets. Banking experience not required.”

To apply for available positions please go online to taylorbank.com, click on about us and visit our career page.

is seeking summer help. Looking for a personable, caring, Front Desk Receptionist w/ good work ethic and a positive attitude. Dental & insurance knowledge, keyboard skills are needed. Needs to be self-motivated and work well in team enviornment. Full-time, Mon-Friday now into early September. This could lead into a full-time, year-round position and can be very rewarding for the right person. Email resume to contact@atlanticdental.com or fax 410-213-2955

Calvin B. Taylor Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!

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

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Banquet Cook, Line cook, Server, Banquet Housestaff, Banquet Servers, Bartender, Host/ Hostess, Room Attendant (Van will pick up in Salisbury), AM Lobby, Housekeeping Housestaff, Front Desk Agent, Reservation (Part Time), Warehouse Clerk, PM Dishwasher, Food Runner, Assistant Controller Seasonal: Coffee Shop Attendant, Pool Attendant

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

106 32nd St., Ocean City

Now Hiring For ALL Positions

Starting At Above Minimum Wage!

Supervisory positions open for people with experience. Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round.

Call 410-289-5762 or come in to the hotel to fill out an application

F & B Manager AM Cook Dishwasher Reservations

Server Night Auditor Engineer

Joi o i n Te T e am Dunes e s ! Noow w Hiri H ri ng:

2 8th & Oceanfront -“For Shore hore … The Best Place to Work”

Hotel & Suit tes

Please apply online aatt www w..rreeal a hossp pittal alittyyygr yggrroou up p.com

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring Door Staff & Dishwashers. Great pay for qualified individuals! Apply Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm at Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill. 54th St., OCMD (behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop).

Gold Coast Mall

FT & PT Maintenance & Security positions available.

Apply in person @ Gold Coast Mall

Customer Service/Cashier

Looking for friendly & outgoing people who want to have fun at their job! Apply in person Interviews on the spot Ask for Arnetta Serious inquiries only

HELP WANTED

OC Hair & Nail Studio

Now taking applications for Full- or Part-time

Hairstylist & Nail Tech Call for appointment 410-524-7606

Potomac Pet Care International Seeking Experienced Dog Walkers, $8-$24 per hour Background check needed. Please email references & resume to: aussiesheila@cox.net

Full-Time/Part-Time Administrative Assistant Good pay with management company in Ocean City. Please email resume to: Eugene@oc-rem.com

Y/R Full Service Maintenance Position Please obtain an application from O.C.R.E.M. @ 5901 Coastal Hwy., Suite C, Ocean City, MD

Five Guys Burgers Ocean City, MD Now Hiring Y/R & P/T for

Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following full-time, year-round positions: - Housekeeping Inspector - Maintenance - Front Desk Associate We are looking for serviceoriented candidates that wish to excel in the hospitality industry. Please stop by the front desk to complete an application.

All Positions

Including Assistant Managers at 64th & 136th St. locations. Stop in to fill out an application! Seasonal Full-time Position for

Pool & Recreation Building Coordinator Apply in person Sunset Marina Harbor Master Office, 12911 Sunset Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842 or email amanda@ ocsunsetmarina.com

Graphic Artist

Applicants must be experienced in QuarkXPress/Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat. Looking for person with great attention to detail, well organized and ability to meet stringent deadlines.

Send resume and samples of your work to: Ocean City Today, P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, MD 21843 or e-mail your resume to susan@oceancitytoday.net

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HELP WANTED Now Hiring Security Guard

Part-Time, Year Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway

HELP WANTED

Seasonal Servers, Dishwashers, Bussers & Hostesses. Call 410-524-3396.

REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT Busy Real Estate Sales and Rental Office seeking an organized, multi-tasking, people person. Computer and internet skills a must. Call 410713-2065. Kings Arms Motel. Hiring all positions. Call 410-289-6257 or apply in person at 2403 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City.

HIRING J-1’S NOW Cashiers $10-$12 hr. Drivers $12-$16 hr. Cooks $8.75 hr. Expeditors $8.75 hr. July 1st raise to $9.25 Call or text owners Cell 410-422-4780 or visit in person @ 81st Street between 5:30-11 p.m.

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

Full Time, Year Round • Front Desk/ Reservations Clerk • General Maintenance • Line Cook

Competitive Pay & Benefits Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

is now hiring for the following positions:

DISTILLERY TOUR GUIDES LINE COOKS SECURITY For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/jobs

NOW HIRING!! Production Crew

for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $10.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Full-Time, Year Round

Maintenance

Must have basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry & yard work. Please apply in person Interviews on the spot Ask for Arnetta Serious inquiries only

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR HANDY MAN

Must have experience in drywall, painting, window & door adjustment, trim, the ability to resolve issues and co-ordinate with other trades. Good customer service manners and valid driver’s license a must Apply in person.

Become a Better You in 2017!

To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www. ChristinesBeautyShop.com

Beachwood Inc. 11632 Worcester Hwy. Showell, MD 21862

Ocean City Today

HELP WANTED

U.S. Census Bureau is hiring Field Representatives in Worcester Co. Pay is $12.53 to $20.85 per hour. Please call 866-564-5420 for more information and to be scheduled for testing. The Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Professional Painter Needed. Must has own hand tools and transportation. Must be dependable. Call Dennis, 301706-1533. Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced Line Cook, Servers, Busboys and Dishwasher. Year-round. Apply in person, Rt. 50, West OC. PAPA JOHN’S Now hiring all positions. Management, Insiders, Drivers. Call Alexis or Jimmy: 410-524-1300.

Experienced Cleaners needed for Part-time work in Ocean City, Bethany & Rehoboth. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check. Please call 410-202-2887. Fenwick Hardware. P/T Seasonal Cashier & P/T Sales. Contact Karen or Tim Munro Jr. @ 410-250-1112 or 302-539-3915.

Lombardi’s Pizza in West Ocean City. Year-round Pizza Maker, Manager, Counter Help, Cook, Delivery Driver. Very Good Pay. Call 443856-5935. CONDO INSPECTOR NEEDED. 410-723-0988

Busy HVAC Contractor is now hiring Sales/ Maintenance Technician. Start immediately. Good pay. Will train the right candidate. To apply call Marc at 302-682-1777. NOW HIRING Maintenance, Front Desk Agents, Night Audit, Housekeeping, Housemen. Prior experience preferred. Apply at Hotel Monte Carlo, Ocean City. Year-Round, Part-Time Housekeeping/Inspecting Position. Hours vary. Email resume to: oh@defenderresorts.com Call 410-520-0003

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RENTALS

Seasonal Waterfront Townhome - 2BR/2.5BA + loft. Furnished, FP, on wide canal w/view of the bay. $13,900. Call 443-614-7927.

3BR Home Outside of Pocomoke. Non-smoking, no pets. Appliances included. $900 monthly plus 1 month security deposit & proof of income. 410-726-6543

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RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764

WILLARDS STILL MEADOWS 2BR TOWNHOUSE

Accepting Applications Central AC/Heat & major appliances in each unit. Laundry & Playground on site. This institute is an equal opportunity provider & employer. Please call 410-835-2951 TDD/TTY 1-800-738-2258 SNOW HILL

HERITAGE COURT, SNOW HILL, MD 2 BR TOWNHOUSE

Light & Airy, Available Immediately, Quiet, Friendly Community, CAC/Heat, W/W carpet, Ample Storage, All Appliances. Please call 410-632-1430 Mon & Weds.

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com

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AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, RV'S. LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY. Your donation helps local families with food, clothing, shelter, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA License #W1044. 410-636-0123 or www.LutheranMissionSociety.org BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Let the Multi-Media Specialists of MDDC Advertising Network assist you in growing your business and increasing your customer base. Call today at 410-212-0616 and starting seeing results NOW. www.mddcpress.com

BUSINESS SERVICES Bulk advertising at its best: advertise in over 70 newspapers and reach millions of readers with ONE call. Broaden your reach and get results for pennies per reader. Call Wanda at 410-212-0616 or email wsmith@mddcpress.com.

LOTS & ACREAGE Waterfront Lot, buildable, minutes to North OC/ Fenwick. Just Reduced! $79,900. MAKE OFFER NOW! Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1600 sq. ft. Office Space with offices and meeting room. Handicap ramp. $1025/month. Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/mo. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300.

2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

North OC Near 118th St. Master BR w/private bath & deck overlooking canal. Utilities incl. Call for details. 410603-5110

Looking for space, comfort and great views? Spacious, climatecontrolled corner office available, with use of Conference Room and Reception Area, in a modern, well-maintained building, in prime Ocean City location. Call 410-524-3440 for appointment.

REAL ESTATE

Classifieds now appear in

Professional Female Roommates Wanted. YR/Seasonal OP House. 3 rooms available. 2 w/shared bath $750 each. 1 w/private suite $850. Utilities included. Just move in. Pets ok/No smoking. LPN, RN & RNA’s a plus. 410-2083570.

FSBO - Glen Riddle Lot

#136 Maid at Arms Lane Wooded & golf course view Details @ Zillow.com ID# 2102140338 $91,600 OBO Call: 410-707-9300

RENTALS

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AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING – Get FAA certification to fix planes. Financial Aid if qualified. Approved for military benefits. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866823-6729

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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FREON R12 WANTED: We PICK UP and pay CA$H FOR R12. Cylinders or case of cans. EPA certified. (312) 291-9169; sell@refrigerantfinders.com

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YARD SALE

SERVICES

Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555

Community Yard Sale - Barklay Estates. June 3, 2017 from 8-2pm, Selbyville.

Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.

GlenRiddle Community Yard Sale - Sat., 6/3, 8-12 @ GlenRiddle Community Clubhouse located @ 11620 Maid at Arms Lane. Over 15+ Households Participating! Rain or shine.

DONATIONS DONATIONS

Baywatch I. Sat., June 10th, 9am-12 noon. End of 120th Street, Ocean City. Too many items to list!

GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8348 TANHOUSE RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 14, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5339, Folio 423 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $445,156.00 and a current interest rate of 4.625%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 20, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of

record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $43,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is

a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 204157-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-6/1/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

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Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 8, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5284, Folio 84 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $228,000.00 and a current interest rate of 6.5%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 20, 2017 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situ-

ated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $22,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 402 BANK ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jamiliah Marshall and Agnes Marie Murray, dated September 12, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5011, folio 183 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 19, 2017 AT 2:25 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $12,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 6.75% 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 #15-615615). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-6/1/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 9900 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #2203 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 15, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4468, Folio 90 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $373,600.00 and a current interest rate of 3.59%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 13, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit 2203 in the Century 1 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 condi-

tions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $41,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 175396-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M.

Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-5/25/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 3755 RIDGE RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 8, 2013 and recorded in Liber 6101, Folio 192 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $96,938.00 and a current interest rate of 3.5%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 13, 2017 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $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,

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PUBLIC NOTICES recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 186396-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-5/25/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ASSIGNEES WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P. 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842

ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS UNIT 207, PHASE 1, IN DECATUR BUSINESS CENTER CONDOMINIUM, 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, UNIT 207, OCEAN CITY, WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND 21842 Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Mortgage dated January 27, 2006, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber S.V.H. No. 4639, folio 226, et seq., the Assignees having been appointed by in-

strument duly recorded among the Land Records, for purposes of foreclosure, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Assignees will sell the following described property at public auction, to be held at: THE FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY 1 WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 ON FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M. ALL that property lying and being situate in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland being more particularly designated and distinguished as Condominium Unit No. 207, in Phase 1 in “Decatur Business Center Condominium”, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and ByLaws made by 611 Properties, LLC, a Maryland Limited Liability Company, dated November 15, 2005, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber S.V.H. No. 4583, folio 222, et seq.; and pursuant also to the several Condominium Plats described in said Condominium Declaration and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book S.V.H. No. 203, folio 29, et seq. The property is located at 9748 Stephen Decatur Highway, Ocean City, and is improved by a commercial condominium unit containing approximately 938 square feet. Reference to the site is made for a more complete description. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) will be required of the purchaser in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Assignees; the balance to be secured to the satisfaction of the Assignees and represented by a Promissory Note, conditioned upon the conveyance of good and marketable title. The balance in cash will be due at settlement which shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court of Worcester County unless said period is extended by the Assignees, their successors or assigns for good cause shown, time being of the essence. Interest at the rate set forth in the Mortgage shall be paid on unpaid purchase money from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Assignees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date

of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. If applicable, the property is sold subject to the imposition of the Agricultural Transfer Tax set forth in the Maryland Code and which shall be Purchaser’s sole responsibility. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by the Purchaser. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the Assignees are unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. The improvements are being sold in an “AS IS” condition, with no warranties expressed or implied, with Purchaser responsible for any and all housing or zoning code violations. The risk of loss passes at date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The Assignees reserve the right to reject any and all bids in their sole discretion. For information, please contact the undersigned at (410) 289-3553. Regan J. R. Smith Christopher T. Woodley Assignees 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 OCD-5/18/3t _________________________________ The Law Office of Bryan M. Tillman, LLC 417 Dunkirk Road Towson, MD 21212 410-372-0260

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE RESIDENTIAL LOT IN THE WHISPERING WOODS SUBDIVISION LOT 6, WINDING TRAIL DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Joseph A. Banick, LLC, dated May 14, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5481, folio 329 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at the CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MD 21863, ON JUNE 9, 2017 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being situate in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, described as Lot No. Six (6) as

shown on the plat entitled, “Record Plat Whispering Woods Subdivision”, prepared by Frank G. Lynch, Jr. & Associates, dated May 10, 2000, revised September 26, 2001, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Plat Book SVH No. 171, folio 1, et seq. Situated in Worcester County, MD and described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID No. 10-021332. BEING the fee simple property which, by Deed dated May 14, 2010, and recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber 5481, Folio 326, was granted and conveyed by Julie A. King to Joseph A. Banick, LLC. The property will be sold "as is" with no warranty of any kind. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, easements, liens, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any, including any condominium and of HOA assessments pursuant to Md Real Property Article 11-110. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $12,000 by cash or certified check shall be required at the time of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 5% per annum from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement within ten days of the ratification, the deposit shall be forfeited to the Substitute Trustee and all of the expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sale price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. Purchaser(s) acknowledge the obligation to settle within ten days of ratification of the foreclosure sale. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. In the event that settlement does not occur within ten days, the purchaser(s) shall be in default. Upon such default, the Substitute Trustee shall file a Motion and Order to resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser(s). The purchaser agrees to accept service by first class mail and certified mail addressed to the address provided by said Purchaser as identified on the Memorandum of Sale for any Motion or Show Cause Order incident to this sale including a Motion to Default Purchaser and for Resale of the Property. The defaulting purchaser(s) shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects, there shall be no abatement of interest. 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, 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. Bryan M. Tillman, Substitute Trustee ROBERT MCARTOR, AUCTIONEER 2103 BELAIR ROAD FALLSTON, MD 21047 WWW.MDAUCTIONSALES.COM 443-392-4833 OCD-5/25/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 512 CEDAR STREET POCOMOKE, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Joe Reba Hall, dated April 24, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5132, Folio 30 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $126,612.15, and an original interest rate of 2.420%, 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 June 6, 2017 AT 3:20 PM 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 is improved by a dwelling. Terms of Sale: The property will be sold “as is” and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. A deposit of $13,000.00 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 Trustees’ 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 sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, 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 without interest. The sale is subject to postsale 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-5/18/3t _________________________________ 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. Meir Lugasi Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001174

NOTICE ORDERED, this 9th day of May, 2017 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 10128 Silver Point Lane, 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 12th day of June, 2017 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 5th day of June, 2017, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $1,181,500.00. 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-5/18/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 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. 17-30, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Pines Plaza Associates, LLC, requesting a special exception to allow contractor shops in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-202(c)(14), ZS 1-322 and ZS 1325, located at 11206 Five-L Drive, approximately 767 feet south of Cathell Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 261, Lot 7, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 17-31, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Randall & Ann Hastings, re-

questing a special exception to expand an existing surface mining operation in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1201(c)(16) and ZS 1-330, located on Ironshire Station Road, approximately 347 feet west of Shire Drive, Tax Map 32, Parcels 10 & 360, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-5/25/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, on Ordinance 2017-02. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Ordinance 2017-02 is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Ordinance 2017-02 An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of The Town of Berlin, Maryland approving the FY18 Budget as submitted. OCD-5/25/2t _________________________________

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 8, 2017 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to install a 5’x18’ perp pier at steps & (2) assoc piles. All construction a max distance chwd 18’ located at 615 94th St in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Ocean Services of DE Inc. Owner: James & Carol Skinner PW17-059 A request has been submitted to constr a 25’ x 4’ pier ext & install (2) btlfts w/assoc pilings no more than 47’ chwd of the MHWL located at 703 Rusty Anchor Rd Unit 6 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Michael & Cynthia Wah PW17-060 A request has been submitted to install (2) PWC lifts w/assoc poles, to an exist pier. Max chwd ext 34’ located at 419 Harbour Dr in the Town of OC, MD

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PUBLIC NOTICES Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Quay Smith PW17-061 A request has been submitted to install (8) btlfts on exist piles approx 20’ chwd of MHWL located at 1111 Edgewater Ave in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Daniel Burt Owner: 1111 Edgewater LLC PW17-062 A request has been submitted to install (5) mooring piles adjacent to an exist perp pier, extending max 36’ chwd of MHWL located at 1518 Teal Dr in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Evan & Margaret Niemkiewicz Owner: Evan & Margaret Niemkiewicz PW17-063 A request has been submitted to install (1) btlft on to exist poles into an exist slip, max 70’ chwd from blkhd located at 605 Edgewater Ave Unit 3 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Constr Inc Owner: Don Kim PW17-064 A request has been submitted to install (1) btlft w/poles southside of exist floating pltfrm, not to exceed exist chwd imprvmnts located at 201 60th St in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Constr Inc Owner: John W Fager Trustee PW17-065 OCD-5/25/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(5) requesting a special use exception to allow outdoor display of merchandise incidental to the on-premise use. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Block 89 of the Fenwick Plat, Revised 1965; and further described as located on the northwest side of 130th Street and Coastal Highway, and known locally as Donaway Furniture, 13001 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: KIMMERLY MESSICK FOR DONAWAY

FURNITURE – (BZA 2488 #17-09400012) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman, Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-5/25/2t _________________________________ Law Offices of COATES, COATES & COATES, PA. 6200 Coastal Hwy., Suite 300 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 204 West Green Street P.O. Box 293 Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF CAROUSEL CENTER CONDOMINIUM, INC. Plaintiffs, vs. LARRY GASNER Defendant. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO.: C-23-CV-17-0029

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 16th day of May, 2017, that the Trustee sale of the property known as Unit No. T-601 in the Carousel Center Condominium, at 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, made and reported by Ryan T. West, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary is shown on or before the 19th day of June, 2017; provided, a copy of this Order be published in a newspaper in Worcester County, Maryland, once a week for three successive weeks, before the 12th day of June, 2017. The Trustee’s Report states the amount of the Trustee’s sale to be $242,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-5/25/3t _________________________________ 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 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 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 23, 2017 AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. the below described properties: Item 2 10-359597 and 10793155948: Described as Lost Colony VIII Condominium, Unit 272, Assessed to Bachev Radoslav & William Neely, Assessed Value $127,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,192.84. Item 4 10-152356 and 12599722200: Described as The Breakers Condominium, Unit 302, Assessed to Marlene P. Boyd, Assessed Value $128,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $849.30. Item 5 10-209595 and 12715731782: Described as Willow’s Condominium, Unit 5, Assessed to Gregory D. Butler, Jr., Assessed Value $80,600, Wastewater, Misc. Lien, Interest and Penalties Due $880.74. Item 7 10-096219 and 11176112600: Described as Rusty Anchor Condominium, Unit 37 B C, Assessed to Chesapeake Bay Investments LLC, Assessed Value $137,267, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $848.46. Item 8 10-289955 and 4756745692: Described as Siesta Villas Condominium, Unit 204 N, Assessed to Joseph A. & Kathleen V. Corbin, Assessed Value $120,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $962.86. Item 11 10-115396 and 10401515904: Described as Century I Condominium, Unit 2203, Assessed to Roderick Davis, Assessed Value $269,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,330.04. Item 12 10-069203 and 183778132: Described as Wight Bay Condominium, Unit 363 S B, Assessed to Gregory P. & Betty L. Dennis, Assessed Value $176,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,115.23. Item 13 10-217571 and 8608333014: Described as Lighthouse Village Condominium, Unit 233 B B P 2, Assessed to Fariba A Sadjadi Trust, Assessed Value $92,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $907.41. Item 14 10-146933 and 2936721370: Described as Carousel Center Condominium, Unit T-1109, Assessed to Duane J. Farley, Assessed Value $288,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,180.10. Item 16 10-292794, L08848236 and 48037-46174: Described as Golden Surf Condominium, Unit 501 P1, Assessed to Victoria C. Glaros, Assessed Value $325,700, Personal, Interest and Penalties Due $547.96. Item 18 10-751500 and 11100373201: Described as The Garden Condominium II at Sunset Island,

Phase 3, Unit LUG-BG-3B, Assessed to Robert Griffin, Jr., Assessed Value $321,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,973.02. Item 20 10-235812 and 7636936198: Described as Jamaica Condominium, Unit 204, Assessed to Shaun Hickey, Assessed Value $100,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $849.72. Item 22 10-090504 and 8227511650: Described as Oceana Condominium, Unit 706 B 2, Assessed to Andrew & Yvette Hudyma, Assessed Value $300,933, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,452.84. Item 23 10-070708 and 186278396: Described as Wight Bay Condominium, Unit 438 N B, Assessed to Walter S. Kaluzienski II, Assessed Value $159,567, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,058.23. Item 25 10-131634 and 9236718788: Described as Watergate Condominium, Unit 11, Assessed to Joseph R. & Janice E. Kostack, Assessed Value $171,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,709.05. Item 27 10-306620 and 7741548470: Described as Hidden Harbour II Condominium, Unit F-124 P3, Assessed to Kimberly A. Labarre, Assessed Value $142,833, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $940.75. Item 29 10-164982 and 13299324354: Described as Bluewater East A Condominium, Unit AS-205, Assessed to Loretta Lynn Lowe , Assessed Value $122,167, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $771.90. Item 32 10-225124 and 10022534356: Described as Sand Key Condominium, Unit B P1, Assessed to John O. & Cindy Maroulis, Assessed Value $118,800, Wastewater, Prior Tax Sale, Interest and Penalties Due $9,148.61. Item 35 10-158001 and 12769323148: Described as Anchorage Condominium, Unit S-2 Z, Assessed to Valerie P. & Thomas B. Morrison, Assessed Value $374,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,079.02. Item 36 10-317479 and 7987949850: Described as Jamaica Bay Condominium, Unit 205 P2, Assessed to David S. Mortimer, Assessed Value $131,867, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $870.41. Item 37 10-056446 and 1191136000: Described as Gull Way Villas Condominium, Unit 11203 S3, Assessed to John & Holly Mueller, Assessed Value $123,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $849.85. Item 39 10-290732 and 9849345822: Described as Regency Place Condominium, Unit 102, Assessed to Donald E. Pallett, Assessed Value $291,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,080.60. Item 41 10-291453 and 6397745956: Described as Raffles Condominium, Unit 111 B B P2, Assessed to Gregory & Polly Eady Quinn, Assessed Value $121,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,102.00. Item 42 10-311268 and 8936749232: Described as Coastal Bay Condominium, Unit 201, Assessed to Scot E. Russell, Assessed Value $100,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,179.80.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Item 43 10-095778 and 12344712522: Described as Discovery One Condominium, Unit B4, Assessed to Anthony Michael Louis Salviejo, Assessed Value $182,067, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,205.36. Item 45 10-298067-96493-47104: Described as Tiffanie By The Sea Condominium, Unit C-126 P3, Assessed to Derrick J. Segers & Vernell Blackmon, Assessed Value $121,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,136.05. Item 46 10-067103 and 1278297778: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 113, Assessed to Karen Ann Selckmann, Assessed Value $73,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $675.08. Item 48 10-079934 and 1095719880: Described as Beach Walk Condominium, Unit 14, Assessed to Morris V. Spicci, Jr. and Rebecca Spicci, Assessed Value $377,767, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,096.86. Item 51 10-260256 and 9151740476: Described as Lighthouse Condominium, Unit 109 P2, Assessed to Joyce A. Weeks, Assessed Value $113,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,112.12. Item 52 10-246644 and 9292938054: Described as Bermuda Bay Townhouse Condominium, Unit E33 P5, Assessed to Judith A. Wimmel, Assessed Value $187,033, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,528.84. OCD-5/25/4t _________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 17-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/1/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 17-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 17-5 (Electrical Standards - Licensing Requirements for Homeowners) was introduced by Commissioners Bunting and Mitrecic on April 25, 2017. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § BR 2-207(f)(2). (Repeals and reenacts this subparagraph of the Electrical Standards Subtitle regarding exceptions to the licensing requirements to clarify that the licensing provisions of the Electrical Standards do not apply to any person doing minor electrical work, as defined in the Electrical Standards Subtitle, on a single-family dwelling which they own and occupy and for which they personally purchase all materials and perform all minor electrical work.) § BR 2-219(a). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection of the Electrical Standards Subtitle to clarify that a permit and subsequent inspection is required for any electrical work in compliance with the provisions of Section BR 2-207, entitled Licensing requirements; exceptions.) A Public Hearing

Take Notice that Bill 17-4 (Electrical Standards - Revocation or Suspension of License) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on April 25, 2017. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § BR 2-215(a)(4). (Renumbers this subparagraph of the Electrical Standards Subtitle regarding revocation or suspension of the electrician’s license from subparagraph (4) to subparagraph (5); and adds a new subparagraph (4) to provide that a conviction for a felony under federal or state law, or a misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the licensee to provide electrical service in accordance with State law, shall be grounds for revocation or suspension of the electrician’s license by the Worcester County Board of Electrical Examiners.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 17-4 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside

will be held on Bill 17-5 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/1/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 17-6 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 17-6 (Zoning - Supported Living Facilities in the C-2 General Commercial District) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on May 16, 2017. A fair summary of the bill is as follows:

§ ZS 1-103(b). (Repeals and reenacts the definition of “Dwelling or Dwelling Unit” to add “supported living facility unit” to the list of exclusions from the definition which would otherwise require a minimum of five hundred square feet of livable gross floor area.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds a new definition of a “Supported Living Facility” as a facility provided by certain non-profit or public agencies for indigent, needy or homeless persons for an extended period of time, which may also provide meals, counseling, and other services for the residents of the facility. Specifies other related uses which may be provided in such facilities, including kitchens and bathrooms, common areas for the residents, associated offices, and thrift stores.) § ZS 1-210(b)(20). (Adds supported living facilities to the list of permitted principal uses and structures in the C-2 General Commercial District, and specifies minimum lot requirements and other requirements for such uses.) § ZS 1-320(a). (Repeals and reenacts the off-street parking requirements for "Assisted living residences" as prescribed under the "Group living" Use Category to also include "supported living facilities" which require a minimum of 0.5 motor vehicle parking spaces per living unit plus 1 for each 2 staff persons, a maximum of 1.50 motor vehicle parking spaces per living unit plus 1 per staff person, and no bicycle spaces required.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 17-6 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/1/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING EASTERLY SIDE OF US ROUTE 113 (WORCESTER HIGHWAY) AT THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF HANDY LANE NORTH OF WHALEYVILLE ROAD (MD ROUTE 610) FIFTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 407 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of Douglas and

Tammara Clark, property owners, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 12.87 acres of land located on easterly side of US Route 113 (Worcester Highway) and northerly terminus of Handy Lane, north of Maryland Route 610 (Whaleyville Road ) in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from A-1 Agricultural District to A-2 Agricultural District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101, WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863-1072 At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 407 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 407 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for inspection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays). Madison J. Bunting, Jr., President OCD-6/1/2t _________________________________ ABANDONED PROPERTY

NOTICE is hereby given that the following Personal Property has been abandoned at BAYSIDE MINI STORAGE. Located at 36097 Zion Church Road (route 20) Frankford, Delaware, 19945. Contents of two Storage Units will be Auctioned off June 30th 2017. Bids will be accepted for entire contents only. Unit

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PUBLIC NOTICES # A-1 Rebecca Jackimek, Unit # H18 David Morris. Contents: DVD's, Furniture, Televisions, House Hold Items Etc. Notice is given, if personal property is not claimed by June 15, 2017, Storage and Rental fees paid in full, and property removed from premises, within 48 hours. This Auction will occur. CALL DENNIS MORRIS AT 302-524-8102for more information OCD-6/1/4t _________________________________ Mayrav Bond, Esq. Duane Morris LLP 111 S. Calvert St., Suite 2000 Baltimore, MD 21202

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15713 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Sussex County, Delaware appointed John P. Hall, 32193 Winery Way, Lewes, DE 19958 as the Executor of the Estate of Robert A. Raley, Jr. who died on June 3, 2013 domiciled in Sussex County, Delaware, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Mayrav Bond, Esq. whose address is Duane Morris LLP, 111 S. Calvert St., Suite 2000, Baltimore, MD 21202. 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. John P. Hall Foreign Personal Representative Hon. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Courthouse 1 West Market St., Rm. 102 Snow Hill, MD 21863 Name of newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: June 1, 2017 OCD-6/1/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: JOHN RAYMOND CHULLIN ESTATE NO. 16953

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Shirley L. Chullin, 9916 Golf Course Road, 54, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 for judicial probate of the will dated 6/3/1998 and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 06/13/2017 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 06/01/2017 OCD-6/1/2t _________________________________

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Howling over veto just state politics

The Democratic Party’s attack on Gov. Larry Hogan for his veto of the General Assembly’s sick leave act is another example of one party attempting to tar the other purely for political purposes. Republicans do it to Democrats and Democrats do it to Republicans by proposing or passing legislation that plays well on the sound bite circuit, but goes too far to be practical. That’s the situation with the sick leave act approved this year by the legislature’s Democratic majority. As a Baltimore Sun editorial pointed out recently, the act requires burdensome record-keeping, is over-complicated and disadvantageous to businesses that face competition from neighboring states. In short, the Sun said, it needs work. Locally, of course, the 106-day employment period that qualifies workers for this benefit is better than the originally proposed 120 days, but would still make life difficult for seasonal businesses, whose summer workers begin to drift onward anyway after 90 days or so. Giving them a five-day head start by taking sick leave would not be helpful. Similarly, requiring companies with as few as 15 employees to comply with the law could be particularly distressing to small summertime operations that can’t afford to over-hire to keep backup staff available. That, however, is not the point with the Democratic Party’s gleefully issued accusations that Hogan’s veto will deny paid sick leave to 700,000 people from the ranks of the working poor. That just isn’t true, as his less burdensome compromise measure, which will be offered again in January, would provide coverage for hundreds of thousands of people as well. As governor, Hogan has displayed the ability to compromise on numerous issues to forge middle-of-the-road agreements. That galls many Democratic political operatives because it makes him difficult to beat in the next election. Even though polls show support falls off for him among the state’s voters looking toward the 2018 election, a fair amount of that slippage is because Maryland is largely a Democratic state, not because he’s making outrageous decisions. Understanding that, the party is working to paint him as something he isn’t — a right wing conservative. And this howling over the veto of a problematic law is another part of that.

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Letters to the editor Missed point with tax editorial

Editor, In response to your article entitled “Taxes: who pays for what?” in the May 26 issue of Ocean City Today, it appears that you may have misunderstood some of the points being made in recent weeks. When I suggest to the Ocean City Mayor & City Council (M&CC) that they should cut spending, and lower the property tax rate, I am hoping that they do so for all property owners. Yes, I do want them to lower the tax rate for the local property owners, who pay nearly 7.5 percent into the property tax fund, but I also want them to lower it for the commercial property owners who pay about 17 percent. I am also equally concerned about the nonresident property owners who shoulder the lion’s share with nearly 75.5 percent of the burden, and who have no real voice in how our taxes are spent. The FY18 budget estimates that while our property owners are paying over $42.8 million in property taxes, the most the tourist pays in direct costs is about $23 million. This includes over $15.4 million in room tax, $1.5 million in Admis-

sions & Amusement tax, nearly $4.5 million in parking fees, and over $1.4 million beach stand and beach photo revenue. There appears to be an inequity, in the fact that our 32,811 property owners carry the load for a budget that funds a government and an infrastructure that provides services for millions of vacationers. It raises the question as to whether the tourist is paying his or her fair share? One problem noted is that the M&CC continue to pump money into advertising, marketing, promotional events, and so called “free” events.” There is no such thing as a free event. Somebody is paying for it, which raises another question. Are event promoters paying their fair share? It is not local government’s obligation to subsidize tourism to the extent that our town does. Nearly $6.5 million of the room tax goes into advertising. If some of those funds were used for items such as the beach patrol, beach cleaning, seasonal police officers and support staff, and wear and tear on our streets and infrastructure, some of the inequity would disappear. Any reduction in advertising and promotion could help offset the imbalance. What is

particularly ironic is the fact that of the $23 million the tourist pays, approximately 28 percent is spent on advertising to get them here. Part of that money could help offset some of the things that keep them coming back, such as a clean beach, and a clean and safe environment. Your article attempts to diminish the role the local property owner plays in the overall budget picture. Let me share my own experience. From 2008 to 2016, my Ocean City property tax bill increased 48.5 percent. This occurred while the assessed value of my home dropped 27 percent, and while I received relief from the homestead assessment cap. What about my neighbors? What about the nearly 29,000 absentee property owners who do not benefit from the local homestead cap? What about the business owners who pay their share? What about the local resident who rents, but pays property taxes within their rental payment? I understand and appreciate the important value and contribution of our tourists. However, in your attempt to overstate their contribution, you seem to miss the overriding point that our elected ofContinued on Page 78

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By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher When you’re young, you dance outside in your underwear where everyone can see because it defies convention. When you’re old, you go outside in your underwear because you forgot. That’s the lesson from the holiday weekend, when, according to a local observer, an enthusiastic collection of young women spent an afternoon on their balcony doing the lingerie lambada to cheers and encouragement. Ooh-la-lah and so forth. Meanwhile, at the other end of town, an older man in his skivvies was wandering in his front yard while employing many of the same bumpitybump moves. The difference is that he was just trying to gain enough momentum to bend over to pick up his paper. Ewwww-la-lah. I say that’s unfair, even though it isn’t true that the reason an older person might be seen outside in his or her Fruit of the Looms is a forgetful mind. The fact is they just don’t care, because they know no one else cares either. I’d be willing to bet not one person ever has said, “Look! An old man in his

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 77 ficials keep spending like there is no tomorrow. Best wishes and thank you for keeping the debate alive! Vincent dePaul Gisriel Jr. Ocean City

Dangers of bow riding should be pointed out

Editor, I applaud Delegate Mary Beth Carozza and Sen. Jim Mathias on their efforts to get bow riding on a boat illegal and have the person operating the boat with bow riders penalized by law. Quite a few years ago, I saw what can happen personally and I will never forget it. While I was crabbing with two of my friends back in the ’70s on the Magothy River, I saw a nice center-console boat headed to a marina near us. The boat had a young man riding on the bow. As I went back to pull in another crab line, I heard a scream I will never forget. We all turned around and saw the young man in the water screaming and flailing in a pool of the most red you have ever seen. In unison we all pulled in our crab lines and headed over to see if we could help. Why, I have no idea. As we got close to the boat, two guys were pulling on his right arm and a leg, The young man continued to scream and I finally could see why. His left arm was dangling and being held on by only some tendons or muscle. (Sorry, I am not a doctor.) We followed their boat back to the nearest marina, where there were

underwear! Wow!” The more likely response, if any, would be, “Put something on old man, you’re causing the car to choke out.” At which point the old guy slowly cranks up an arthritic finger to indicate how he feels about the situation. Of course, it could be that underwear man has made a thoughtful and informed decision. “Okay," he says to himself one morning, “it’s either my baggy boxers and a pajama shirt today or the usual short-sleeve dress shirt, plaid shorts, a pair of wing-tips and black knee socks.” I don’t know about anyone else, but I’d go out in a Shriner’s hat and an athletic supporter before I put on black knee-socks and wing tips, so the underwear thing is a good compromise. The whole partially dressed business, though, misses the point. It isn’t that these younger people have done anything special to warrant the attention. Not at all. They’re still new to the planet and simply haven’t been around long enough to understand that they may be dancing now, but the gravity of the situation will one day become apparent. Lah-la-ooooh!

people walking around. The guys on the boat were yelling and the young man was still screaming. As they neared the pier, people on shore came running. We could see that we would not be needed, thank God. As we returned to go back to our spot and drop the lines, I realized that in all that time no one had spoken. Not one word. Finally, someone decided to call it a day and back to the dock we went in complete silence. Hopefully, I have a few ideas that will not break the bank to help the rental agencies. First, I would have a bunch of preprinted 3 x 5 cards with something like “Danger – fatal accidents have occurred while riding on the bow.” Have everyone boarding the boat initial the card. If nothing else, it should get their attention. While an employee is leading the group to their chosen boat, have the employee keep on repeating the importance of safety. When nearing their boat, point to the bow. Not everyone knows what a bow is. Most boat rental establishments only have three or four models and sizes. Have stencils made up or have some eager beaver employee who is trying to brown nose the boss make up the stencils. Now that you have the stencils, spray bright orange paint on the bow “Danger!!! Do not sit here while motor is running.’’ These are just a couple of inexpensive ways to get the message out and hopefully save someone from serious injury or worse. Jay Stulz Ocean Pines

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