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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 22, 2018) In a move that took both the county commissioners and staff off guard, Commissioner Joe Mitrecic of the Ocean City district read from Ocean City Rick Meehan requesting a summit on the resort’s funding and fire service grants. The move took place after the regular agenda had concluded, and Mitrecic apologized for not making copies to distribute to his peers earlier, because, he said, he was in a required training session for county employees. Commissioner President Diana Purnell was taken aback by the request to read the letter, and asked County Administrator Harold Higgins if he had seen it, and he replied he had not. “Where did you get the letter?” she asked. Mitrecic told her it arrived at his house from the post office, but didn’t provide a date. He said the resort was “trying to See CHANGE Page 76
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) After hosting replica Spanish galleons in recent years, Ocean City will welcome the worlds’ largest modern Viking ship, the Draken Harald Harfagre, to port in late August. Special Events Director Frank Miller presented the City Council a proposal for the Draken to dock on the bayside boardwalk along
Chicago Avenue between Third and Fourth streets from Aug. 22-29. “The Draken is smaller than the Spanish galleon that was here,” he said. “They’ve recreated the ship using a lot of old methods.” Compared to the 170-foot-long El Galeon Andalucia, which moored in the same location last August, Miller said the single-deck Draken measures 115-feet long, 26-feet wide, with a 75-foot tall mast.
“[The mast] is very tall for such a small ship but is characteristic of Viking ships of that day,” he said. “The sail is almost as large as all of the sails on the Spanish galleon together at 3,200 square feet.” The Draken was constructed between 2010-2012 and hand-built from historical records. “When you look at the vessel and think back to 750-1100 A.D. this was See VISIT Page 78
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Candidates are not allowed to campaign within 100 feet of a polling place, so outside of that area at the Gull Creek senior center in Berlin is lined with campaign signs. Early voting ended on June 21, with the in-person primary scheduled for June 26.
State in-person primary Tuesday Only affiliated voters able to participate; several races to be decided before Nov.
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 22, 2018) When voters head to the polls in next Tuesday’s primary election, they will be deciding numerous races in which no opposition was mounted by the opposing political party.
Because Maryland has closed primaries, only voters directly affiliated with either of the two major political parties are eligible to participate. As a few races have no Democratic challengers, Republican voters will be responsible for selecting the state delegate for this district, 38C, and will also pick the next sheriff and state’s attorney. Registered Democrats, Independents or third parties have no say in these offices, although it is conceiv-
able someone could mount a write-in campaign closer to the Nov. 6 general election. For the House of Delegates, northern Worcester Republicans can choose between Ocean City Councilman Wayne Hartman, Republican operative Joe Schanno and Democrat-turned-Republican Ed Tinus. Jim Schaffer will also appear on the ballot, but has suspended his campaign, and a spokesman said Schaffer would not serve in the office even if elected. There are four Republican candidates for sheriff: retired Ocean City police Cpl. Scott Bernal, Sgt. Matt Crisafulli with the sheriff’s office, Cdr. Mike McDermott with the sheriff’s office, and former law enforcement officer George Truitt. The State’s Attorney’s Office has two Republican candidates, Kris Heiser, an Ocean City resident and an assistant state’s attorney in Wicomico County, and Bill McDermott, a Snow Hill resident and interim state’s attorney. No Democrats filed. For Register of Wills, the contest on the Republican side of the ballot is between Aaron William Redden, Steven Sisk and Chief Deputy Regis-
ter of Wills Terri Delaney Westcott, while the Democrats have fielded Nicole Cauldell. Worcester County Commissioner District 3 has two Republican candidates, incumbent Bud Church and challenger Gary Millhoff. The winner of this contest faces Berlin council member Zackery Tyndall in November. In the Orphan’s Court, there are three vacancies and four candidates for the offices: incumbents Mike Diffendal and Linda Hess, and Cheryl Jacobs and John Quinn. Federal offices and state offices will also be on the ballot. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. For polling places, see the accompanying chart. For more information or for answers to questions, contact the Worcester County Board of Elections at 410-632-1320.
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Developer to delay construction until offseason months Continued from Page 3 land is zoned R-4 Residential, which is the least strict in terms of density and range of affordability in Worcester County. By right, Odachowski could have built apartment complexes on his land with only six feet of setback from neighboring property lines, and rented them year round. He could also have built a trailer park or a senior living center, but he chose not to. Part of the reason he chose not to, he said during the hearing, was because the property he is developing is essentially his front yard. Instead, he said, he wanted to build something similar to what he looks for during his vacation — a small place to gather with the family, have cookouts etc., and that’s what he’s attempting to build — a series of cottages open during the summer months for week-long rentals. He’s also in no rush to build out the entire site. Odachowski said he wanted to build during the winter to provide jobs for Worcester residents in the offseason, and because he’s only going to construct a few at a time. Odachowski said he is trying to avoid taking a bank loan for the project, so he’s going to build at a pace he can sustain by himself. He said he expects it will be several years before the lot is completely built out. Odachowski first had to get a text amendment to the zoning code to allow this type of use within his district via special exception, and last week’s hearing was to secure the exception he’d gotten into the code. The county’s technical review committee and planning commissioners both still have to review the project before final approval is granted.
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Bill McDermott seeking full term By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 22, 2018) Ever since Beau Oglesby was named by Gov. Larry Hogan as a Circuit Court judge early this year, his deputy and interim State’s Attorney Bill McDermott has had his eye on the top spot — though he would tell it differently. “I grew up right here in Snow Hill. I’m a product of the Eastern Shore, and I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a prosecutor,” he said. “I would run home from school to go watch the cases at the courthouse. I thought the prosecutors were the good guys.” McDermott started as a law clerk, became an assistant state’s attorney and was promoted to deputy state’s attorney by Oglesby. “Beau and I complemented each other. We have independent strengths — I’m a fairly good storyteller and can put facts to a timeline. He did too, but in a different style: he was more sterile and I put emotion and heart into it,” he said. Oglesby would do the opening statement and lay out the facts, while McDermott would close by marrying the facts to the law in the closing argument, he said. “I tried cases that would make headlines in the newspapers while the running the day-to-day operations of the office, like making sure everyone was paid,” he said. McDermott spent time at both district and circuit courts trying cases. “There is no type of case I haven’t tried. I have 18 homicide convictions but also focus on cases like the Berlin spraypaint vandals,” he said. “I can show who does the job better,” McDermott said. “I sit on various boards, and what we have now in Worcester County is a place that’s headed in the right direction.” His main goal is for the county to keep or improve upon the 22 percent reduction in crime he said the county has achieved in the past eight years. “It was not like this before. I have
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 22, 2018) Gary Millhoff has been waiting for his moment to run for Worcester County Commissioner representing District 3 — West Ocean City and South Point, and believes his time has come. To win the seat, first he must defeat the incumbent in the primary, Bud Church, who has held the position since it was created in 2002, and then he must face Berlin Councilman Zackery Tyndall in November. Millhoff said he’s not a politician, he’s just wanted to do something more to help his community since retiring from the county after 13 years as a building, housing and zoning inspector. He said his previous military experience helps him deliver on the promises he’s made. “This is something I’ve wanted to do for the past 10-12 years. I can see things that the others don’t see, and I want to help out,” he said. “In the different positions I’ve worked, I’ve met and talked with people all over the county.” As an inspector for Worcester County, Millhoff said he was tapped to run certain special projects for the county, like spearheading an effort to reduce the number of derelict structures in Worcester and to rectify older filings
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so a certificate of occupancy could be issued. “I’m a person who can relate to the citizens and listen to their concerns and questions, and get everyone working together,” he said. Ongoing disputes, like the question over a tax differential for the resort, are somewhat trickier. “Ocean City wants its money back, the county did do a study and offered a substantial rebate, but they decided to go the route of a lawsuit,” Millhoff said. “I have no problem working with Ocean City, and I think we all need to work together to better the county’s position on West Ocean City.” During the budget season, the resort made a pitch to the county for an additional $100,000 for advertising it says benefits both Ocean City and unincorporated West Ocean City. The money was cut from the final document.
“I believe Ocean City should get a small portion of what it’s asking for, I think that’s reasonable,” he said. Millhoff said he is a big proponent of economic development, and said he would look forward to working closely with the Worcester County Economic Development Department. “I’d like to see more job opportunities in Worcester. More mom and pop shops that offer year-round employment and fewer big box stores. There’s a large industrial park in Pocomoke City that’s hardly being used,” he said. He also wants to take a look at the design standards for the Route 50 corridor. “The Route 50 comprehensive plan needs to be looked at or rewritten. They want beach-y looking projects, but as soon as you hit Herring Creek, you’re no longer in the corridor,” he said. See QUALITY Page 7
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But what he’s not convinced of is the need for more deputies overall. “Manpower is a big issue. We’re always trying to bring in more deputies, but I ask if we really need them, or can we redirect them to better accomplish the goals,” he said. Truitt said he would undertake an audit to make that determination. Once he has the people and priorities straight, that’s when Truitt intends to focus on school safety and drugs. “As a police officer, I worked streetlevel drug crimes and I’d like to implement what I did there. I didn’t stop the flow of drugs, I don’t think anyone can stop it, but I did slow it down considerably,” he said. “I’ve dealt with all kinds of people who are addicted, and not those just scared of going to jail.” See CANDIDATE Page 8
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) Ocean City Councilman and Delegate District 38C candidate Wayne Hartman hesitated when pressed this week by County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic regarding state legislation supporting Ocean City’s tax differential request. Mitrecic broached the topic while presenting a quarterly update during the City Council meeting on Monday. “I’m hoping that Mr. Hartman, if he’s victorious next Tuesday, he’s going to put in a bill … that makes us a ‘shall’ county instead of a ‘may’ county,” he said. “If we don’t win the [tax differential] lawsuit, I fear it’s never going to go anywhere.” After years of asking Worcester County to provide a tax differential since resort property owners pay for county services duplicated by the city, the issue landed in court in January when Ocean City filed suit in Circuit Court seeking a declaratory judgment regarding a split tax schedule. The Maryland property tax code section concerning tax setoffs for duplicated
services designates counties as either “may” or “shall.” From a legal standpoint, “may” means the decision is up to the county, while “shall” means a county must provide a differential. Worcester is a “may” county. Failing to get a response from Hartman during his presentation, Mitrecic waited until the public comment period of the meeting to reiterate the request. “Something’s been eating at me … when I mentioned the bill … he didn’t answer … and I was curious where he does stand,” he said. Hartman, while noting that only about 15 percent of Maryland residents live in areas represented by municipalities, questioned if the proposal would resonate statewide. “I don’t think it would be successful in the general assembly,” he said. “I’ve not wanted to say that publically because it gives the county an additional angle.” The complaint filed by City Solicitor Guy Ayres notes that 19 of the state’s 23 counties grant tax setoffs. Of the remainder, excluding Baltimore and Howard
that lack municipalities, the list whittles to Worcester and Wicomico. The complaint also mentioned 136 of 157 Maryland municipalities receive a tax refund from their respective counties. “If it goes to litigation … and we’re not successful … it puts us in a really bad position,” Hartman said. “I think the best thing for us to do is move sooner than later as far as resolving this locally.” Mayor Rick Meehan, who earlier had asked Mitrecic to broker another meeting with the county regarding the tax question, quickly countered Hartman’s assertion. “Don’t take my request to continue to meet with the county commissioners as assuming we weren’t going to win our litigation, because I think we will,” he said. “[Still] it’s good to have that continued dialogue.” In other business, Mitrecic reviewed the recently approved Worcester County fiscal year 2019 budget, which was passed 6-1 two weeks earlier, with Mitrecic the sole dissenting vote. The roughly $190 million budget See OC Page 9
Candidate focuses on drugs, safety Continued from Page 7 Truitt entered the Army at 19, where he served as military police. After that he worked at the county jail as a correctional officer, then as a police officer in both Ocean Pines and Fruitland. Eight years ago he joined Abco Security where he provides security to a drug treatment clinic. He ran against retiring incumbent sheriff, Reggie Mason, in 2014. “I’d take a much more aggressive approach to drug enforcement. Drugs are in schools, and there are kids in treatment programs. We have to do something to reduce the variety and amount of drugs in the county,” Truitt said. “Four
years ago you couldn’t get heroin in Worcester. Now you can get it delivered to your house.” He said with him as sheriff, the community could be certain he would be out fighting crime and keeping the community safe. Which isn’t the same thing as making arrests. “Not every interaction between a person and an officer has to be negative. People who need help don’t want to call because they don’t know who they will be talking to, so having that presence is important,” he said. Truitt, from Eden, Maryland, said he
is the product of a different time, and the schools were built in an era where safety wasn’t the primary concern. “We would go hunting in the morning, and go to school after, keeping our weapons in our trucks. We need a plan other than putting kids in the corner to keep them secure during an incident,” he said. Truitt said he would look at installing rolling walls within each classroom that could be used as cover, and could protect a mass of people trying to exit a building with an active shooter inside. “For some people, a police presence isn’t enough,” he said.
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OC commissioner updates council on budget funding formula which focuses on a county’s tax base versus its population. “The Thornton Commission is doing a new study,” he said. “We’re hoping, once again, the school funding is not based on your wealth but some … more equitable formula that takes some of this burden off taxpayers.” Since 2002, the Thornton Commission has overseen the state school aid formula. “The issues is basically the $8.5 billion net assessable tax base of Ocean City [increases] the county’s wealth (per capita) astronomically.” he said. Several fiscal requests from Ocean
Continued from Page 8 maintains the Worcester County’s current tax rate of 83.5 cents per $100 of assessed value, Mitrecic said. School funding is again the largest budget expenditure at approximately $87 million, which Mitrecic said increased roughly $2.2 million because of state mandates. “The total student funding is at $19,185 per student,” Mitrecic said. “Of which the state gives us $2,950, which is … lowest in the state.” Mitrecic said the county continues lobbying to modify the state’s school
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Mitrecic to confirm the county receives less state funding due to the resort’s multi-billion-dollar assessable base. Mitrecic replied that were it not for the wealth created by properties owned by nonresidents, Worcester would be among the poorest jurisdictions, and thus one of the high-funded school districts in the state, after Somerset County and Baltimore City. “Actually, it’s really quite an anomaly,” he said. “With Ocean City, we’re one of the richest counties in the state, without … we would be one of the poorest counties in the state.”
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JUNE 22, 2018
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The owners of Hooper’s Crab House, Pete and Royette Shepherd, received several approvals this week to construct a small shopping center on land at the restaurant, located at the foot of the Route 50 bridge, currently used for overflow parking. No date to begin construction was given.
Hooper’s approved for sign, sewer at shopping complex To be built on land used to handle overflow parking at landmark resort restaurant
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 22, 2018) Hooper’s Crab House, at the foot of the Harry Kelley Memorial bridge on the north side of Route 50, had requests approved by different government boards in the past week. First, at the Board of Zoning Appeals, restaurant owners Pete and Royette Shepherd asked to install a new sign, based on the design of the original sign, for Hooper’s. The sign was installed years ago, but required a special exception to do so, so to replace the sign a new exception was sought and granted. Another sign, currently advertising personal watercraft rentals on the same
property, was also subject to a special exception. The Shepherds asked to move the sign from the southeast to the southwest corner of the property. This too, was granted. These moves are being undertaken in anticipation of a new shopping center coming to the area used now for overflow parking and special events at Hooper’s. Hugh Cropper, attorney for the Shepherds, said the shopping center would have a coffee shop and other stores. The center is required to have public water and sewer, so the Worcester County Commissioners granted Cropper’s request for nine equivalent dwelling units of water and sewer capacity for it. No date was given to begin construction of the new commercial area. The boards approved the requests unanimously.
Schools to remove Showell trees, plant more at Wor. Tech Similar exception granted to Pocomoke, Snow Hill high schools during construction
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 22, 2018) The biggest hurdle in building the replacement Showell Elementary School now is keeping the existing school open during construction, and to do that, the builders need to remove trees to provide proper access to the site. Removing the trees will also provide benefit when the new school opens, as officials argued they present a security concern. But before removing the forest area, the schools needed the permission of the
board of zoning appeals, which granted the request late last week. The size of the parcel Showell Elementary sits on makes it subject to a law requiring a certain percentage of retained forest. However, removing the trees from the lot runs the project afoul of the law. As a solution, Joe Price, facilities planner with the schools, offered a plan that had worked in the past: use land they own elsewhere in Worcester to meet the threshold. The schools promised to plant replacement trees on more than nine acres of land at Worcester Technical High School and retain almost three forested acres on the site. Price said the board granted similar requests for Pocomoke High School and Snow Hill High School in the recent past.
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Boardwalk spray-paint artist Mark Chase plies his trade directly in front of Ocean Gallery World Center on the Boardwalk at Second Street, on June 10.
Business owner raises health concerns over spraypaint art By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) Worried about breathing potential carcinogens released by Boardwalk spray-can artist Mark Chase, Ocean Gallery World Center owner Joe Kro-Art has asked Ocean City officials to address what he deems a public health hazard. Last month, Chase and a contingent of Boardwalk performers won a lawsuit filed in 2011 challenging the constitutionality of city government’s Boardwalk performer regulations. Even so, Kro-Art said, his intent is not to restrict artistic expression on the Boardwalk. “We want family-friendly performers,” he said. “The right thing is an asset.” Kro-art said Chase sets his spray-paint performance area right outside his shop on the Boardwalk by Second Street, which causes residual chemicals to become trapped inside adjacent businesses. “This is the biggest public health hazard on the Boardwalk,” he said. “You can smell it a quarter block away [and] the people in stores nearby are suffering.” Those most susceptible to health issues from paint fumes are children and older people, Kro-Art said. “I have the right to breathe fresh air,” he said. “Every can they use has a warn-
ing label [and] are all proven carcinogenic sprays.” Kro-Art believes that simply switching to water-based paints would eliminate the health hazard. “I’m a mature individual and I don’t want throat or lung cancer,” he said. After recent Facebook posts highlighting his apprehension garnered thousands of comments, the Ocean Gallery owner decided to contact city officials. “We’ve got to address this now because we’re going into season,” he said. Although the Maryland Department of the Environment previously declared the use of spray-paint in open-air environments safe, Kro-Art said Chase always wears a double-filter respirator mask while working. “Like moths to a flame, it attracts people and is entertaining,” he said. “People like it, but it can be done in a way that’s not a health hazard.” At this point, Kro-Art said city officials are inquiring with state agencies to examine the potential health risks, with possible next steps still being formulated. “They’ve got it down to a science, but it doesn’t have to be a public health hazard,” he said. “Health-friendly is what Ocean City is all about.” Mark Chase failed to respond to requests for comment.
Board member resignation to impact coming election
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (June 22, 2018) Ocean Pines Association Director and two-term treasurer Pat Supik has resigned, according to Association President Doug Parks. Supik was not immediately available for comment. “Pat called me late yesterday afternoon and shared her decision with me, citing a number of reasons,” Parks said on Wednesday. “We chatted for quite a while and, while I don’t like the fact that we’re losing a team member, I respect her decision based on the reasons she cited.”
The shakeup will affect the current board election, Parks said. “Based on the bylaws and since it has happened within 90 days of the annual meeting because and the ballots have not yet been sent out … officially, there will be four spots open on the election,” Parks said. The top-two vote getters will earn three-year board terms, while the third and fourth-place finishers will inherit the unexpired portion of terms of two directors who have resigned, including Supik and Brett Hill, the latter of which resigned last September.
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Decatur High field project uses bond market for funds
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 22, 2018) Worcester County Commissioners Jim Bunting and Chip Bertino, abstained from a vote to borrow the money to replace sports fields at Stephen Decatur High School not because they oppose the project, but because they don’t know what the final bill might be. During the budget process, the commissioners agreed to remove the project from the budget and instead fund it through the bond market — essentially merging the project with the money the county intends to borrow to complete construction on the replacement Showell Elementary School. After the county approves its budget, which it did two weeks ago, the Board of Education must reconcile what it got versus what it asked for, and then the commissioners have to approve that reconciliation. As part of the certification process, Superintendent Lou Taylor apparently asked Commissioner Joe Mitrecic to codify the action with a successful motion. Mitrecic said he recalled some preSee BUNTING Page 13
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 22, 2018) With the approval of the Enterprise Fund budgets this week by the Worcester County commissioners, Worcester taxpayers are going to be on the hook for about $2 million to subsidize the operations of services intended to be self-sufficient. The water and wastewater, solid waste and liquor control departments have, in the past, transferred funds between themselves to remain afloat, but transfers from the county’s general fund have been limited. There is a mixture of causes. In solid waste, the county landfill is filling up rapidly and a new cell will need to be constructed to handle Worcester’s steady stream of trash within the next couple of years. Also, the convenience centers located around the county don’t pay for themselves. Water and wastewater services will see a rate hike on July 1 this year to cover costs, and despite being voted out of existence nearly two years ago, the department of liquor control is still operating because of a legal challenge to the tune of about $915,000 this year. Despite some heartburn on the topic, especially concerning the solid waste division, the commissioners decided to sign off on the budgets for these services, with a promise to take a closer look at the
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operations next year. Of course, there could be a different board next year, with four contested races on ballots being decided at next week’s primary election or in November. Following a public hearing on the budgets, the commissioners approved all three — the votes on water and wastewater and liquor control were both unanimous, but Commissioner Jim Bunting voted against the solid waste budget. In water and wastewater, only West Ocean City is immune to rate hikes beginning on July 1. At Assateague Point, customers will see a $10 grinder surcharge, water and sewer rates for trailers goes from $80 to $85 and the sewer-only rate jumps to $135.50 from $127.50. In Briddletown, the water-only commercial rates increase based on the number of EDUs the business uses. For one EDU the rate goes from $45 to $49.50, for two EDUs it jumps to $68.75 from $62.50, between three and 13 EDUs the rate goes to $137.50 from $125, between 14-24 the rate hikes to $206.25 from $187.5, from 25-39 EDUs the quarterly rate jumps from $250 to $275 and for more than 40 EDUs the rate increases to $412.50 from $375. In Edgewater, the water and sewer base fee increases $10 from $150 to $160 each quarter, and the flat rate doCANAL FRONT WITH BOA AT T LIFT
mestic charge does the same, from $223 to $233. At The Landings, the base fee goes from $215 to $230, and the charge per EDU increases to $220 from $210. At Mystic Harbour, the sewer debt per EDU fee increases from $54 to $64, with an increase to the base fee from $162 to $168, the sunset water-only charge increases slightly from $43.75 to $45, as does the sewer-only fee as it goes from $164.25 to $168. The commercial water base charges are increasing. With one EDU, the fee will go from $180 to $200, two EDUs goes from $250 to $275, between three and 13 EDUs the fee hikes to $550 from $500, between 14-24 EDUs increases to $825 from $750, between 25 and 39 EDUs the charge increases to $1,100 from $1,000 and more than 40 sees an increase to $1,650 from $1,500. In Ocean Pines, the water and sewer per EDU charge is dropping from $47 to $37, while the water and sewer base fee increases from $154 to $170, the seweronly charge jumps from $146 to $158 and the White Horse Park charge goes from $122 to $134. The commercial water base charges are also increasing here. With one EDU, the fee will go from $180 to $200, two EDUs goes from $250 to $275, between three and 13 EDUs the fee hikes to $550 See SHORE Page 13
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(June 22, 2018) The Worcester County Development Review and Permitting and Environmental Programs staff will close their satellite offices at the Isle of Wight office complex just off Route 90 on June 29 The closure follows the decision by the county commissioners that these services cost too much to provide when they weren’t being widely used. These two departments will be consolidated within their respective offices in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill beginning July 2. The Treasurer’s Office and Health Department will continue to operate satellite offices at the Isle of Wight Office complex. A drop box for documents and submissions to both the permitting and environmental programs will be located in building. Online applications can be downloaded from departments’ websites. Permitting department oversees avariety of regulations and programs, primarily pertaining to land-use activities. These include permits, building construction, site plans and subdivisions, Geographic Information Services (GIS), long range planning and pre-and See COUNTY Page 14
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Shore Spirits cost dips slightly Bunting, Bertino Continued from Page 12 from $500, between 14-24 EDUs increases to $825 from $750, between 25 and 39 EDUs the charge increases to $1,100 from $1,000 and more than 40 sees an increase to $1,650 from $1,500. At the solid waste division, the county issues about 4,500 convenience center permits each year, enough to cover less than 10 percent of the county’s population. From there, the county derives about $355,000 in revenue. It also expects to bring in about $3.29 million from tipping fees, $183,200 from recycling and $225,000 in other revenue. To balance the solid waste budget the county is transferring in more than $1.03 million from the general fund’s recycling heading, almost $655,000 from the general fund’s convenience center heading and about $268,500 from reserves. This balances the solid waste budget at $6.02 million for fiscal 2019.
When the county moved to strike the Liquor Control Department at the end of 2015, it set a July 1, 2017 exit date for all operations. However, a legal tangle with the way the county handled the sale of one of the department’s stores in Pocomoke City has kept it alive for another year, and nearly another $1 million in operations costs to go along with it. The appeal has now reached the Court of Special Appeals, the intermediate appellate court in the state. Last year, the county budgeted about $1.02 million to keep the Pocomoke Shore Spirits running. This year, it’s been downgraded to $915,000, with the major increases in personnel at about $200,000 from $148,000 and services at $59,250 from $26,250. The increase in services fees is attributed to legal costs dealing with the appeal, Jessica Wilson, enterprise fund controller said previously.
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JUNE 22, 2018
Irish J-1 girls’ summer starts scary after landlord dispute By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) After cramped quarters and a landlord dispute made for a nightmarish first week for nine Irish J1 student workers earlier this month, the ship was righted after the girls’ plight came to the attention of area business owner Shannon Tippett. Claire O’Flaherty, 20, of County Clare in western Ireland, said the group of college roommates found an online ad for a downtown Ocean City rental property in late February. “The ad said the place was for eight people and when we asked about nine [the landlord] said no problem,” she said. Ashling Byrne, 21, of Wexford in southeast Ireland, said the landlord emailed pictures, which included a
staircase, but that proved deceptive. “The stairs made it look like we had two levels,” she said. Much to their dismay, O’Flaherty said upon arriving the group discovered the stairs went to another unit “We were misled,” she said. Despite the confusion, Byrne said the friends initially decided to make it work, despite each having to pay $875 to move into one room with four bunk beds. They said they became unnerved, however, after interacting with the landlord. “We didn’t have an issue with how small the place was; the issue was with him,” Byrne said. Byrne said the landlord would make unannounced visits at 11 p.m. or later. “Without any notice, he would knock on the door,” she said. “Or he’d be lookSee WOMEN Page 16
Board of Ed approves $107 million fiscal 2019 budget
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) The Worcester County Board of Education formally approved its budget of more than $107 million for the next fiscal year at their meeting in Newark on Tuesday. The budget, established by the Worcester County Commissioners and based on the recommendations of the board, includes more than $1.6 million in employee salary increases that encompass step increases on employee pay scales and cost-of-living adjustments. According to Superintendent Lou Taylor, this is the second time in a year the budget has increased for the county. County government contributes more than 80 percent of the school system budget with another $19 million in state aid this year. The state’s portion, which is based on a formula that involves weighing a county’s tax base against its total population, increased by $33,367
over the last school year. In addition, the budget shows an estimated 5 percent increase in insurance costs, $129,000 in estimated payroll taxes from the salary increases and a $38,000 increase in employee pension costs. One-time capital projects include $700,000 for a new athletic field at Stephen Decatur High School, $200,000 to replace outdated reading textbooks in the elementary schools and $75,000 to replace 30-year-old band uniforms at all three high schools. The budget also included $85,000 to support a new chief safety officer position effective July 1. Other areas of note include $48,000 to purchase seven new school buses, $42,000 for a one percent increase in hourly and mileage rates for bus contractors and $45,000 to cover transportation costs for athletics in the high schools.
County closes satellite offices Continued from Page 13 post-disaster. It also issues liquor licenses and renewals, roadside stand licenses, and vending licenses. For more information or for assistance, call 410-632-1200. Environmental Programs implements and enforces regulations and programs primarily pertaining to environmental and natural resource management for land use activities. These include the Bay Restoration Fund grant program, beach monitoring, campgrounds and mobile home parks, community hygiene, equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) transfers, gas and plumbing
inspection and plan review, sanitary service area expansions, sediment and erosion control, shared facilities, shoreline construction, sludge application, stormwater management, transient non-community water systems, wastewater haulers, and well and septic. Environmental Programs also oversees programs involving forest conservation, the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Areas, farmland preservation, natural resource protection, and water and sewer planning. For more information or for assistance, contact Environmental Programs at 410632-1220.
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Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center looks for new spot
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (June 22, 2018) While news that a first-of-its-kind recovery house would soon open at 10226 Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin was good for some, it was less well received by inhabitants of the Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center, which had operated there for close to 10 years. Jeff Failla, board chairman of the center, said he learned the building was under contract two days before the June 6 public Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals meeting involving the new Hope4Recovery House in that location. “Our nurse manager had received a See SURPRISING Page 19
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Women felt unnerved by landlord Continued from Page 14 ing in the back door. There was one night he was outside for an hour or two.” A few days into their stay, Byrne said eight of the roomies ventured out together one late night and passed by the landlord who was lingering nearby. “Five minutes later, he went knocking on the door because he knew there was one girl inside,” she said. “She didn’t answer the first time, so he kept knocking.” Left home alone was Aimee McGinley, 20, of Donegal in northwest Ireland who said the interaction was intrusive and bothersome. “He arrived at the door and kept knocking, so I eventually got up,” she said. “The first question he asked was, ‘are you alone?’” After admitting she was, McGinley said the landlord, who was accompanied by two other men, wanted to come inside to perform repairs. “They wanted to change the back door, which would have taken a couple of hours,” she said. “I said, ‘No, come back tomorrow when there’s more people here.’” After the scene became argumentative, McGinley said she relented. Byrne said the landlord continued to act aggressively as the week continued to unfold. “He knew he was breaking the law with nine people in the house so then he started … thinking he was going to get in trouble,” she said. “He had all these crazy rules, like only two of you can leave the house at one time.” O’Flaherty said eventually the group was forbidden to open the back door. “It’s a small little apartment [and] with nine girls in one room it gets a bit stuffy,” she said. At that point, Byrne said the friends’ frustration hit overload and they decided to confront the landlord about
their living conditions. “We’re not going to sneak around for our whole summer because you have broken the law,” she said. The conversation quickly escalated into an argument, with Byrne saying the landlord went from admonishing the girls to leave the property one second and then quickly changing tunes. “Then he said, ‘if they leave, then they’re breaking their contract so they’re not going to get any money back,” she said. “He literally had two personalities.” Having just arrived in the country, O’Flaherty said the girls were unsure how to proceed. “We knew we had to get out of there but we couldn’t go anyplace else without our money,” she said. On Friday, June 8, the girls were put in touch with Tippett, who made an early morning visit after hearing an eviction might occur following police involvement the previous evening. “What landlord evicts on a Friday?” she said. Prior to the landlords’ arrival that morning, Tippett was able to speak to the girls, who said they had grown fearful of his unpredictable and volatile behavior. “There are landlord / tenant laws,” she said. “You can’t just throw somebody out the door.” Tippett, who has campaigned locally for improved treatment and conditions for student workers, examined the girls’ rental unit, which clearly did not meet city housing codes. “The first goal was to keep them in the house [but] obviously nine girls were not supposed to be there,” she said. When Chief Building Inspector Kevin Brown arrived to inspect the property, Tippett said violations were uncovered. “The smoke detector was going off
while we were there [because] the battery was dead [and] the toilet wasn’t working correctly,” she said. Tippett said while the landlord was calm at first and offered to fix issues, he quickly switched gears. “The police were called there to maintain order,” she said. Although Tippett said the girls were due a total refund of about $5,700, the landlord began to whittle the sum down over alleged property damages. Byrne said the girls had requested a full refund minus one week’s rent, but accused the landlord of not being truthful. “He lied to the police and said we each only paid $500,” she said. During the final inspection before agreeing to a refund, Byrne said, “He went straight to the kitchen, pulled out an ashtray and said, ‘Here, look they’ve been smoking,’ He had it hidden in the cupboard [and] we had never even opened that drawer.” Insisting that smoking violated the lease, the landlord wanted to charge each girl $500. “He wanted us to pay for the furniture because of the odor in the room,” O’Flaherty said. “He went around and looked for any damage.” Byrne said Tippett proved instrumental in the refund negotiations. “We had massive help from Shannon, who couldn’t possibly have done anymore for us,” she said. “We only got half of our money back, but we would have had nothing.” To complete the positive turn of events, with cash in hand the girls were quickly able to locate more suitable, upto-code housing. For her part, McGinley was relieved to put the matter to rest after the first week. “Even if we stayed there for the whole summer at the very end, he probably would have pulled out that ashtray.”
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Surprising news for Grace Center
Teenagers arrested in stolen truck
Continued from Page 16 call from a friend of hers,” Failla said. Apparently, she was following a local news website and saw a picture of the property with an article about it being the location for the halfway house. “The following day [June 5], I had a discussion with the owner of the property and he confirmed that, yes, it was on the market and there was a contract with the entity that was looking to put the halfway house in.” Failla added that he contacted Hope4Recovery Executive Director Patrice Ottey on June 5. “She expressed apologies, but she was also under a confidentiality agreement and she couldn’t make mention of it. Otherwise, I think she would’ve given us the heads up,” he said. “The house has been on the market for years, but my understanding is there really hadn’t been any takers up until the last couple of weeks.” Failla said Shirley Grace personnel are in the process of looking for a new location. “We would like to stay in the Berlin area. We feel that we provide an unmet service to the community and feel that we have an obligation to continue to do that,” he said. “We have up until Oct. 1.” See NEW Page 80
(June 22, 2018) The Ocean City Police Department’s newest K-9 team recently graduated from a six-week training program at Shallow Creek Kennels training facility in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. Pfc. Erika Specht and her K-9 partner, “Smoke,” are now certified by the North American Police Work Dog Association as a patrol and drug detection police K-9 team. The two join a group of five additional K-9 patrol teams, in the Ocean City Police Department.
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) The joyride came to an abrupt end for five teenagers caught by police shortly after pulling into Ocean City in a stolen 2018 Ford F-150 last Wednesday. Rashaad Jaymere Brown, 18, of Wilmington, Delaware, the sole adult occupant, faces two felony counts including, theft up to $100,000, which carries a maximum 10-year and $15,000 fine sentence, and motor vehicle theft, which carries a five-year $5,000 fine maxi-
Smoke, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinios, came to the department from the Netherlands, where he received his initial training. In Pennsylvania, Smoke and Specht reSmoke ceived additional training in patrol techniques, article and area searches and drug detection. “The K-9 Unit is an integral part of the patrol division. The handlers and their K-9’s are some of the most highly
mum. Police were alerted about a stolen Ford F-150 Super CAB by a license plate reader on the Route 90 bridge around 7:30 p.m. on R. Brown June 13. The truck, which was reported missing from a residence in Wilmington on June 10, is valued at more than $37,000. Patrol vehicles located the truck heading south in the 2100 block of Philadelphia Avenue and followed
trained officers in our department,” said Chief Ross Buzzuro. “I have no doubt that Pfc. Specht and Smoke with make an excellent addition to the team.” On patrol, Specht and Smoke will respond to calls for service, and will assist other officers in Ocean City and throughout Worcester County. In addition to their duties and responsibilities on the road, K-9 teams often participate in community events. Smoke has already appeared at several school demonstrations.
for several blocks before the driver headed west on Kingfish Street, where police stopped it. Brown, who was in a rear passenger seat, reportedly told police he was offered a ride in Wilmington by those onboard and was unaware the truck was stolen. According to the police report, the juvenile driver claimed to have found the truck keys inside the vehicle. Brown was released on $5,000 bail and is scheduled for trial in Ocean City District Court on July 18.
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Pennsylvania man arrested for theft, assault, robbery
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) Patrick John Nolan, 21, of Parksburg, Pennsylvania was arrested for felony robbery, second-degree assault and theft for allegedly helping two juveniles attack a man and steal his gold chains and belt in the 81st Street area early last Tuesday morning. Police said the man, who was found lying on 81st Street bleeding from a large facial cut, said he had been attacked and robbed by three males. Immediately after the altercaPatrick J. Nolan tion, the trio and a woman fled in a dark colored van, the victim said. The victim told police he had been talking to the group for about a half hour preceding the attack, during which he was relieved of an expensive belt, and had three gold chains valued at nearly $500 ripped from his neck. The victim was taken to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment of a broken nose, a concussion and a cut severe enough to require medical staples to close it. Police searched the scene of the fight and found gold chain links and a pair of glasses with blood stains.
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While reviewing surveillance footage from an adjacent hotel, police saw a vehicle matching the suspects’ park near the fight scene. According to the police report, a man, later identified as Nolan, exited the vehicle, took out a phone, and appeared to be searching on the ground for a lost item. Police reported when Nolan saw law enforcement, he sprinted away but was eventually detained around 77th Street and the beach. Police said two juvenile males and a female acquaintance were in the vehicle when Nolan fled. One of the juveniles said his group assaulted the victim because he tried to attack their female cohort. For her part, the female said prior to the street attack she had been in the victim’s room but claimed to have not witnessed the altercation that took place next to the vehicle. Police reported one of the males in the car was wearing a blood-stained belt identical to the one that had been stolen. During an interview with detectives, the female allegedly presented a cell phone video of Nolan and the two juveniles attacking the male victim. Nolan was charged with robbery, which carries a maximum 15-year jail sentence, theft up to $1,500, second-degree assault and malicious destruction of property. Nolan is being held without bond pending a preliminary hearing in Ocean City District Court on July 6. The underage suspects, also from Parksburg, were referred to the Department of Juvenile Services.
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Following a traffic stop near 23rd Street and Baltimore Avenue at 3 a.m. last Friday, Dereck Malik Thomas, 18, of Essex was arrested for felony possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Police stopped a silver 1995 Toyota Camry, which had expired tags and a broken brake light, after observing it make an unsafe lane change. Upon approaching the vehicle, police allegedly detected a strong smell of cannabis and removed five occupants. According to the police report, a search of the vehicle uncovered approximately 200 grams of marijuana separated into multiple baggies, two electronic scales, just under $800 in cash and a spring-assisted knife. Police allege Thomas, who was the front seat passenger, was in possession of the a satchel and backpack that contained marijuana, scales and currency. The driver, Larontay Larry Gates, 18, of Baltimore was also charged with possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana, possession of a spring-assisted knife, unsafe lane change and displaying expired plates. Thomas, whose felony charge carries a maximum sentence of 5 years and a $15,000 fine, was released on $10,000 bond and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 13 in Ocean City District Court.
Seamus Joseph McNicholl, 18, of Elkton was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and Ecstasy following a traffic stop near Worcester Street and Baltimore Avenue just after 11 p.m. last Wednesday. Police on bicycle patrol detected the smell of marijuana coming from a 2007 Subaru Impreza, whose driver was later identified as McNicholl. During a vehicle search, police found multiple baggies of marijuana, a digital scale, a large glass pipe, a pellet gun reminiscent of a Glock 19 and just over $900 in cash, according to the police report. Police reportedly found 10 individually wrapped green pills, which McNicholl allegedly said were Ecstasy, on his person. Police said McNicholl said he planned to sell marijuana and Ecstasy out of his car while in Ocean City. McNicholl was released on $7,500 bond and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 13 in Ocean City District Court.
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From the desk of: Ed Tinus
Age: 59 years Occu: Master Upholsterer, Universal Mechanical T Te ech
Why I am seeking office:
For God, Country, and Community. T To o serve with transparent, interactive, representation. We have the technology for all voters to securely be engaged with the political process. We will have an App for your smart devices, vehicle that will drive you to the open doors of legislation in Annapolis from the comfort of your own home, download Bills and take an active roll with digesting the verbiage. Citizens and government working together interacting on your Rights, Laws, T Ta axes, returning more power to the people of our community. Regardless of your party affiliation. T To o protect the services for our DD 214 Veterans as well our first responders, they are my real heroes. T To o serve with honesty, integrity, and morals to lead us into a Better Maryland. Praying that my Trust in God, as a Forth Degree Knight of Columbus, guides me to represent you well. Amen.
Three issues and where I stand:
1: Voting integrity, every election cycle some of our votes are mishandled, lost, or simply not counted. The archaic method of voting has outgrown itself. The SBE does their very best trying to upload paper ballots to integrate with our technology. A few basic measures can make your votes more secure with little cost. That all forms of photo I.D. from MV VA A will have U.S. citizenship displayed, that your voting registration is swipe stripe coded on the bottom back. This way when you move your voting registration it is automatically transferred. Even in the event of death as your license expires so does your voting status. The merchant processing equipment can be adapted to this I.D. process, minimizing the cost and time 2: Our Constitutional Rights are undermined and disregarded. Ex: Our new law for gun control HB 1302 violates several laws. Our representatives have overstepped the boundaries of what the Maryland Constitution allows them to enact a law of this Constitutional nature. We the People through a popular vote must first amend the Maryland Constitution granting our General Assembly the right to do so. The Republic and society has no checks and balances in place to hold our elected officials accountable. With the Ed App a new level of communication will allow the voters to have a voice of repeal. We must not make laws that break laws. 3: Protecting Social Security, restoring the Chesapeake Bay, funding our first responders and education needs. T To o reduce taxes through wiser spending.
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We stand at the edge of a great divide, on one side is our traditional method of representation. Where Wayne H offers his O.C. councilman experience of regulations, fines, and taxes to give him the ability to vote for you in Annapolis. Remember the taxpayers of Worcester County are paying for 50% of the inlet dredging. Joe S stands on this traditional side also. Working as a Hogan appointed DNR agent to follow the leadership of Mr. Hogan. Mr. Hogan signed HB 1302 into law, the unconstitutional gun regulations. Joe states that he will protect your gun rights? Ed Tinus, the Maryland Right to Life conservative candidate with the Maryland Pod Cast endorsement, offers the leadership into real, effective change. Standing steadfast, calling for the evolution of representation through technology, where citizens and government work together for a Better Maryland. Both parties do not want to lose power to the voters for intervention. I never ask for donations therefore I am not beholden to any special interest. The voters will hold me accountable.
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OC AIR SHOW The 11th annual OC Air Show delighted spectators last weekend with high-flying feats performed by an array of vintage and modern aircraft. Necks craned along the Boardwalk and beach as the air filled with sonic sounds typically heard during warfare or military training exercises. Stellar weather made for an optimal viewing experience both days, with attendees basking in bright sunshine.
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United States Air Force Thunderbirds in formation.
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This F-35 Joint Strike Fighter takes a fast dive. The GEICO Skytypers leave smoke over the water. GREG ELLISON/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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WWII B-25 “Panchito” Bomber gets tailed by a F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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Wounded warrior Larry Draughn (USMC Ret.) of Fairborn, Ohio, views the OC Air Show with his 5-year old daughter, Addison, on the Boardwalk near Second Street on Sunday. GREG ELLISON/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Ocean City Car and Truck Show held this weekend
The 18th annual Ocean City Car and Truck Show will feature hundreds of vehicles from exotic cars to customized trucks.
to one day. I want them to go out and enjoy the show and if they were inside on Saturday and stuck around, I want them to go out on Sunday [and] take the family to the beach. “My customers matured,” he continued. “The same kid that was 22 when I started the show is now 40. They’ve got kids, they want to come to Ocean City and enjoy themselves.” The 18th annual Ocean City Car and Truck Show will feature hun-
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This Saturday, the 18th annual Ocean City Car and Truck Show will take place both inside and outside the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. On Sunday, the all-truck Shoreline Showdown will be outdoors only.
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) For the 18th annual Ocean City Car and Truck Show, presented by Live Wire Media, organizers are splitting the weekend-long event into two separate shows, which will feature hundreds of vehicles inside and outside the convention center on 40th Street, this weekend. “I created it because there was no event like this in this market 18 years ago when cars were starting to become popular. There really wasn’t an indoor/outdoor car show,” said Brad Hoffman, Ocean City Car and Truck Show founder and owner of Live Wire Media. “I thought it was a good fit and the first year it worked really, really well. We had a huge success … the show quickly grew to become one of the premiere shows in the country.” On Saturday, the Ocean City Car and Truck Show will take place both inside and outside the convention center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, the all truck Shoreline Showdown will be outdoors only. “A lot of guys came to Ocean City and spent their whole time [inside] the convention center,” Hoffman said. “That’s really why I took it down
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dreds of vehicles from exotic cars to customized trucks. Hoffman said he anticipates between 2,000 and 3,000 spectators and anywhere from 200 to 300 vehicles. “The cars are the stars,” Hoffman said. “Last year we were at 340 cars total and 60 trucks [the] next day. “I call it a melting pot show,” he continued. “It’s trucks, cars, muscle See HUNDREDS Page 27
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) Live music, pictures with costumed characters, vendors, food and games for adults and children will take place during the second annual Believe in Tomorrow Block Party, which will be held in conjunction with the 29th annual Bathtub Races, this Saturday on the streets of Berlin. “I truly believe it’s a day you can go out and have fun [without] costing a fortune and do it as a family,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program. There is no fee to participate in the Block Party, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Littleton said he wanted to make the festivities affordable to everyone. “I told everyone up front, that I want every child to be able to participate,” he said. “Twenty dollars to me might be different from $20 to a family that has three or four kids. We have free activities and we have some games that cost 25 cents to play.” Last year, Littleton was inspired to create the family friendly party after participating in a guest bartending event at Sisters on Main Street in Berlin. “The more I thought about it, I thought, ‘Well, I can get other people in the community to bartend and bring different people and we can make it a nice fundraiser,’” Littleton said. “So we kept talking about things, and something was said about, ‘maybe we could put something out on the street to raise money,’ and the block party just came to me.” Attendees can enjoy live music and street performers, carnival games and a number of children’s activities including face painting, balloon animals, raffles, a bounce house by Sunrise Church, free photos with costumed guests like Captain America and Mickey Mouse, and performances by Cascading Carlos. A free petting zoo provided by State’s Attorney candidate Bill McDermont will also be available. “I call it my little hodge-podge of everything,” Littleton said. “I might even add something the day before. I just want the whole town packed. I want it loud and I want it chaotic. More chaotic, more fun.” Local band Blind Wind will play from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. RothSee BLOCK Page 28
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Hundreds of vehicles to be on display during OC show Continued from Page 26 cars, motorcycles [and] three wheelers like Slingshots. My show is not any specific genre or type of vehicle. That’s why I call it a melting pot show where you can register anything and bring it.” The event will include a bikini contest, giveaways and an MC battle taking place outdoors. Awards will be presented to vehicle owners with the best interiors, exteriors and unique modifications. Judging starts at noon, with awards at 6 p.m. A total of $1,000 is up for grabs in the best-of-show division with $400 going to first-place and $300 to the runner-up. The thirdplace car owner will take home $200, and $100 will go to fourth place. Seventy-five dollars will be awarded to the fifth-place winner. All other cars will be judged within their class. Event sponsor Sound FX out of Lewes, Delaware, will have its annual sale with up to 76 percent off automotive electronics including remote starters, head units, DVD players, speakers and sound system units. “There will be a plethora of stuff they bring on-site for sale,” Hoffman said. “They are the biggest sponsor and do a huge auto sale at the event each year.” The Ocean City Car Show Meet will take place Saturday night, from 8-11 p.m. at The Big Easy on 60th Street. There is no cost to attend the meet. On Sunday, the Shoreline Showdown hosted by East Coast Minis will take over the convention center parking lot from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “It will have all types of trucks
from 4x4s to minis, classics, SUVs, street trucks and jeeps,” Hoffman said. The car show is a family friendly event with numerous activities for children. A kid’s zone will include activities such as vehicle silhouettes for children to color in, free giveaways and photo opportunities. “I’m proud of the Ocean City Car and Truck Show,” Hoffman said. “It’s my baby. It’s something I built over the years with friends and partners. I’ve kept it going all these years by keeping my focus on the car enthusiasts. “I’ve got a loyal foundation of people that call this a tradition,” he added. “To them, they’ve been coming here forever. People customize their cars they want to show off to [the] public. They want to talk about the mods to their cars, and I give them that platform.” Car enthusiasts can still register their vehicles Saturday or Sunday morning before 10 a.m. Cars can arrive at the parking lot as early as 8 a.m. There is still plenty of spaces available, Hoffman said earlier this week. The OC Car and Truck Show will take place rain or shine, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 40th Street convention center. General admission tickets cost $20 for adults; $10 for children under 12 and seniors over 65 and will be available at the door. Children 7 and under get in free with an adult. Weekend passes can be purchased for $30. Visit www.occarshow.com for more information.
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, thinking about the future is exciting, and it may motivate you to make some changes. Picturing the future helps you try different scenarios on for size.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, take some alone time to focus on what is important to you. This will help you to feel the joy and fulfillment that keeps you going even when times are tough.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
More than 500 guests attended the inaugural Believe in Tomorrow Block Party in Berlin last year, helping to raise $5,000 for the organization, which supports critically ill children and their families.
Block party followed by tub races Continued from Page 26 schild Broadcasting, 94.9 WAMS-FM and K107.7 WKHI of the Adams Group will broadcast live during the event. The Snowball Stand of Ocean Pines and Sobos Catering from Salisbury will be parked on the street selling treats. Food trucks will also be on hand. Businesses are also encouraged to donate a portion of their proceeds to Believe in Tomorrow. Burley Oak and the Island Creamery plan to team up and make root beer floats, donating 100 percent of the proceeds to the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation. “I want to thank all of the local businesses for their support,” Littleton said. “Everybody’s just so generous in the Town of Berlin. Every cent we make that day will help us continue what we do.” The inaugural Believe in Tomorrow Block Party took place last year in August. “I approached by Ivy Wells from [the Town of Berlin Economic and Community Development director] and she thought it was a great idea and it just blossomed from there,” Littleton said. “Five hundred people walked through that day. Once it was over, a couple people from the chamber approached me a few days later [while] picking up everything and they said, ‘Would you think about moving it to June?’ So, we thought we would try to give it a chance and see how it goes.” The Berlin Chamber wanted to incorporate the annual Bathtub Race into the event this year and proposed a day-long festival. The Bathtub Races began 29 years ago, when the late Jesse Turner, owner of the Berlin Shoebox, started the event as a friendly rivalry between the Berlin businesses.
“We used to do it on Friday night, and it’s grown so big that we wanted to make it a whole day event,” Berlin Chamber Administrator Larnet St. Amant said. “Last year we had the idea to make it on a Saturday, and then we also decided to partner with Believe in Tomorrow and have them do the day event, so people can come. “What was happening is we were doing the event, and we were getting people there and everyone’s hyped up,
‘I want to thank all of the local businesses for their support...Everybody’s just so generous in the Town of Berlin. Every cent we make that day will help us continue what we do.’ Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program but then it’s over,” she continued. “It’s a two hour, two-and-a-half-hour event, and people wanted more. So, this way we’ll have a whole day of fun, and then we’ll have the races. You get a whole day in Berlin.” The Bathtub Races is a fun, competitive way for local businesses to advertise. Competitors build a bathtub and race down the street from 5-8 p.m. for the “Winner Takes All” trophy and year-long bragging rights. The firstplace winner will also receive a free banner ad on the Chamber’s Website (a $400 value). “Over 15 [racers] registered for the event this year, which is going to be a huge event,” St. Amant said. “Typically, we get anywhere between 10-13. It’s going to be the biggest it’s ever
been.” The racers and their bathtubs typically represent the businesses they work for. The bathtubs can be decorated to advertise their company, and the racers often dress in festive attire. “Bath Fitters is [ironically,] the only one using an actual bathtub and it’s obviously slow,” St. Amant said. “But some people use anything from fiberglass and someone else has used an old barrel. Some of them have really gotten quite … aerodynamic. People are building them. It used to be as crazy as a big galvanized bucket with bicycle wheels.” H.T. Harrison & Sons Inc. took home the trophy in 2017 by narrowly edging out Costa Ventosa Winery and Brewery in the final race. Both will be returning to compete this year. The Bathtub Parade will start at 4:30 p.m. All the racers will gather at 14th South Main Street and will proceed through the crowd with their bathtubs. “Where else are you going to see bathtubs racing down the road,” St. Amant said. “Just watching the kids’ faces ... it’s a small town, great vibe. I don’t think anyone has left there and not been fully entertained, because you will definitely be entertained.” Registration for the 2018 Bathtub Races is closed, however, people interested in the competition can sign up for next year’s event. “We’re going to enter it for the first time,” Littleton said. “It will be very interesting.” Fundraisers such as the Berlin Block Party help raise money to provide essential week-long excursions for critically ill children and their families through Believe in Tomorrow. Believe in Tomorrow Children’s See BERLIN’S Page 30
Cancer, fun and physical activity attract you this week, especially as you approach your birthday. Surround yourself with loved ones and enjoy some fun nights.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
It is alright to want to escape your daily routine sometimes, Leo. If you are feeling restless this week, plan a getaway so you can take in new sights and sounds.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, there is no need to worry about whether or not you have been handling affairs deftly. Others will be quick to vouch for your work if called on.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Your competitive nature might be needed this week, Libra. Your confidence will be an asset as you propel through tasks in record speed. Slow down to catch your breath.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
It is time to share your good fortune with others, Scorpio. Expressing gratitude and helping those who do not have enough will make you feel happier and more fortunate.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Infuse your social circle with some fresh energy, Sagittarius. Get together with friends and find ways to include new people into your social circle.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, if life has been rushing by at a harried pace, you need to find a place of solace where you can sit and exhale. It’s important to have this time to rest.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Be conscious of how your actions and words affect others, Aquarius. Communication issues can affect relationships when misconstrued words are taken to heart.
PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20
Pisces, procrastination is often a sign that a person is not interested in what he or she is doing. Find activities that truly motivate you.
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Newcomers H.T. Harrison & Sons, Inc. pull ahead of Costa Ventosa Winery and Brewery during the final race of the Berlin Bathtub Races, last year. Travis Harrison and Brooke Chambers raced for the Harrison team and Jack Lord and Eddie Moore represented Costa.
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she said. Participants can spend a lot of time making sure their animals are in tip-top show condition. “The Worcester County Fair is the first stop for some on the fair circuit. We hope they move along during the season and come back for us in September,” she said. Decker said everyone who already submitted an entry form need not to take any additional steps before the fair. However, she said, the board would also accept additional entries for the later event. “We’re having another meeting at 6 p.m. on July 10 at the extension office in Snow Hill at 305 Bank Street, and the public is welcome to attend,” she said.
BEST ALL-AROUND With a decorated resume that includes straight As throughout high school, sports, numerous clubs, hundreds of volunteer hours, competitions and national leadership positions, Stephen Decatur High School senior Laila Mirza was named the class of 2018 Best All-Around during the annual Senior Awards Night on May 21. Mirza is pictured with Assistant Principal Kathy Cater.
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Members of the GEICO Skytypers pose for a picture during the Air Show Jack Daniels Take Off Party at Brass Balls Saloon on 11th Street and the Boardwalk, Friday, June 15.
Para-Commandos Coach Keith Walker, left, and Sgt. FC Cory Christiansen pose for a photo during the Air Show Jack Daniels Take Off Party at Brass Balls Saloon last Friday.
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By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 22, 2018) Can you imagine dragging your entire office to work each day? Of course not, but our guards basically do just that. The lifeguard stands weigh 300 pounds and part of the guard’s daily routine on the job is dragging that 300-pound chair in sand to the front of the beach. Not to mention the big red bag loaded with the days necessities to sustain yourself and to perform the job in all kinds of weather. Did you know the surf rescue technicians remain on duty regardless of the weather? Take note the next time you see a lifeguard coming or going to work. Being an Ocean City lifeguard is a physically demanding job. The OCBP currently employs over 200 people. Surf rescue technician is the title that our lifeguards earn once they complete Surf Rescue Academy and you see them wearing their red uniforms and manning the tall and very heavy white lifeguard stand. Each SRT is a member of one of the 18 crews that stretch from the Inlet jetty to the Delaware state line.
Each crew functions as a team and has five or six lifeguard stands, with the crew chief stand located in the center along with a two-way radio as a communications link to the town’s 911 communications center. In addition to the crew chief there is an assistant crew chief and up to six additional SRTs who work together to cover all stands in the crew from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. as well as days off, lunch breaks and mandatory workouts. Yes, mandatory workouts during their work day. They not only have to meet certain physical requirements to be hired as a SRT and be re-qualified each summer season with the patrol, they also have to complete a prescribed daily workout of at least 20 minutes per day in the midst of their guarding shifts. In reality, our SRTs are no different than a professional athlete who we have hired for their physical attributes and have trained them in techniques that allow them to use these special skills and abilities to protect you when you visit. To provide coverage for workouts, some SRTs are scheduled for a 4.5-hour shift. When working this shift the SRT starts their work day at 10 a.m. They begin by making sure that the entire area of the beach covered by their crew
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in top physical shape, the patrol holds an annual crew competition each year in late July, which is great spectator event. One of the reasons we do that is so that the crews will want to practice together which occurs before or after the work day. The beach patrol also has a triathlon club and organizes physical events such as running and swimming (200-meter sprints up to two-mile distant events) early in the mornings or evenings when the guards are off duty which leads to certifications that are required for higher positions within the patrol. This is one of the ways that our guards move up the ranks. They get certified in the different programs so they can apply for another position the next year. We also have team sports and pickup events to allow our various employees to participate in many different activities. Our annual “Iron Guard” and “Strong Guard” competitions not only support our fitness goals but also give “bragging rights” to those SRTs who participate in these fun events. See OC Page 35
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OC Beach Patrol encourages employees to stay in shape Continued from Page 34 For those that want to increase fitness but are not into competition we have a group bike ride that puts on many miles as they tour the area outside Ocean City. Our organization is about encouraging our employees to stay in shape, to continue training and to get better. As a bonus, all of this extra work that they do off the clock helps them when they’re actually working. Being in top physical condition is not only critical to do the daily job of guarding but it also comes in handy for competitions. Some patrol members compete in contests that are held around the area and in other parts of the country for lifeguards. Each year we send a team of OCBP female guards to women’s competitions and we also send a team consisting of males and females to participate in the United States Lifeguard Association Regional competitions. In addition, we participate in the lifeguard Olympics which is held in Rehoboth Beach every year. Teams are selected through tryouts to represent the OCBP and all those who compete are scheduled off and receive no compensation or support from Town of Ocean City funds although many of our teams do receive support from local businesses. All of these competitions offer an opportunity for lifeguards throughout the region to display their physical fitness. The top athletes of the Ocean City Beach Patrol will also represent Ocean City at the national and international level and are well respected throughout the lifesaving community. So when you see the guards doing strange maneuvers on the beach, now you know they are probably either doing a mandatory workout devised by
their crew chief or training for an upcoming competition…. or both. But rest assured, even though they are on a break and working out, another guard is covering for them so that all 10 miles of Ocean City are fully guarded. However, during their workout they must remain in the area that is covered by their crew so in an emergency they are available to assist and add extra support to the crew. If you would like to become a lifeguard, it might interest you to know that because of the unique demands of the job, the Ocean City Beach Patrol does not require or recognize certification or past experience with other agencies. Anyone seeking employment with the OCBP must successfully complete all aspects of an eight-phase pre-employment physical skills evaluation. Testing for OCBP to work next summer (2019) will be offered in Ocean City, with the first opportunity on Wednesday, Aug. 1, There will be seven additional opportunities both in Ocean City and throughout the region. Once a candidate passes the physical skills test they are appointed to a 65hour, paid ($13.55/hr and $14.94 after a three week probation period) Surf Rescue Academy. Prior to the start of academy and each year they return to the patrol, they must pass a mandatory drug test. During Surf Rescue Training Academy each rookie is trained and assessed in all necessary skills, techniques, procedures and protocols of the beach patrol. Help us spread the word. If the lifeguards are not on duty, then it’s not safe to swim. Always remember to keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard is in the stand. We stay physically fit to protect you but we can only do that if you swim while we are on duty.
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ON DISPLAY The Maryland State Firemen’s Association convention and conference was back in town this week with a gathering at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Firefighters from far and wide came to share ideas, tactics, stories and technological advances throughout the week.
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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com June 22: Luna Sea, 9 pm June 23: The Girlfriends, 9 p.m. June 27: Lennon LaRicci & the Leftovers, 6 p.m. June 28: Bettenroo, 8 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium, Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com June 22: Dave Sherman, 8 p.m. June 23: Chris Button & Joe Mama, 8 p.m. June 24: Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m. June 25: Walt Farovic, 7 p.m. June 26: Charlie Z, 6 p.m. June 27: Michael Smith, 6 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m. June 28: Chris Button, 7 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City, 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CAROUSEL PATIO BAR AND GRILL In the Carousel Hotel, 118th Street and the ocean, Ocean City 410-524-1000 www.carouselhotel.com June 22: Kaleb Brown, 4-8 p.m. June 23: Pearl, 4-8 p.m. June 24: Dave Sherman June 26: Rick Kennedy, 4-8 p.m. June 27: Jack Worthington June 28: DJ Jeremy, 6-10 p.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 www.castleinthesand.com June 22: Aaron Howell Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; Funk Shue, 5-9 p.m. June 23: Dave Hawkins & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Zion Reggae Band, 5-9 p.m. June 24: Shortcut Sunny, noon to 3 p.m.; Luna Sea Band, 4-8 p.m. June 25: Sean Loomis, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth & Pete, 4-8 p.m. June 26: Callie Tomblin, noon to 3 p.m.; Lime Green Band, 4-8 p.m. June 27: Smooth & Remy, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. June 28: Aaron Howell Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Full Circle, 4-8 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-3100 www.coinspub.com June 23: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m.
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City, 410-289-6331 www.cowboycoastoc.com June 22: Live Music on the outside stage, 6-10 p.m.; Tops Cut Off DJ Team June 23: Live Music on the outside stage, 6-10 p.m.; VJ/DJ Jammin Jeff June 27: Live Band Karaoke w/Kaotik and DJ Jerry B June 28: Throwback Summer Kickoff Party w/Blessid Union of Souls DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com June 22: Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City, 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com June 22: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 23: Side Project/Chris Button, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 24: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 25: Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. June 26: Dust N Bones June 27: Karaoke w/Jeremy or Trivia w/DJ Bigler June 28: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m.
June 26: Beats by Jeremy, 9 p.m. June 28: Michael Smith (piano lounge), 7 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City, 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 22-23: New Censation Lenny’s Deck Bar June 22-24: Power Play, 5-10 p.m. June 25-26: On the Edge, 5-10 p.m. June 27: On the Edge, 4-9 p.m. June 28-July 1: On the Edge, 5-10 p.m. OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines, 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org June 22: Great Train Robbery, 6-10 p.m. June 23: Blind Wind, 6-10 p.m. PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com June 22: Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m. June 23: Joint Operation, 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. June 25: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m. June 26: Beats By Adam Dutch, 9 p.m. June 28: Beats by Wax, 9 p.m.
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82nd Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1009 www.oceancity.ropewalk.com June 22: Ward Ewing, 4-8 p.m. June 23: Ray Wroten, noon to 8 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. June 24: John Karahasan, noon to 4 p.m., Barn Hill Preserve, 4-8 p.m.; Chris Diller, 4-8 p.m. June 25: Pat O’Brennan, 3-6 p.m. June 26: Barn Hill Preserve, 3-6 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. June 27: Barn Hill Preserve, 3-6 p.m.; John Karahasan, 4-8 p.m. June 28: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m.
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SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com June 22: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to
5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 23: Cruz-in de Bay, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Light Up the Moon, 1-5 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 5-9 p.m.; The 5:55, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Shake 3X, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 24: DJ Bobby-O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Corona Electric Beach w/Shawn Frank, noon to 7 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Amish Outlaws, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 25: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Stellar Mojo, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 26: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Adwela & The Uprising, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; My Hero Zero, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 27: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Adwela & The Uprising, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; The Rockets, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 28: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Rew Smith, 5-9 p.m.; Lunasea Full Moon Glow Party!, 9 p.m. yo 2 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Innasense; 9 p.m. to 1:30 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 22-23: James Gallagher & Off The Boat June 24-25: Dueling Pianos SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com June 22: Rick and Lennon LaRicci, 4-8 p.m. June 23: Aaron Howell, 4-8 p.m. June 24: Bryen O’Boyle, 4-8 p.m. June 27: Sean Spiffy Styles, 4-8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com June 22: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Classic grilled burgers perfect for summer
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 22, 2018) The expression “there is no time like the present,” has graced my repertoire of thoughts. I relish challenges and for this reason I have decided to enter the Sutter Home Build A Better Burger Recipe Contest 2018. Entries must be received by July 31, and the regionals take place Sept. 7. Sutter Homes has been hosting this event since 1990, so coming up with a new idea is going to be tough. My philosophy for the contest is to keep it simple, but every component of my burger must be executed flawlessly. Cooking contests are not only judged by merit but also by personal preference. This can make the contest even more challenging. Following are some tips that may increase your chances for being selected as a finalist in a cooking competition. First and foremost, read the rules very carefully before working on your recipe. Even a mistake on how you submit your recipe can disqualify
you. It’s important to stay up to date on the latest culinary news. Food magazines, newspaper food sections, latest cookbooks and cooking shows are great resources. The competition is very tough and one needs to constantly find ways to improve. “Thinking outside of the box” is a good thing but does not imply being trendy just for the sake of being different. Innovative uses of traditional ingredients are a great way to score points with the judges. Finally, trusting your instincts can prove to be very valuable. Choose a descriptive name for your recipe. “Daddy’s Favorite Burger” is not going to cut it. Descriptive names such as “Beijing Burger with Ginger Marmalade” are not only “catchy” but gives the judges a “taste” of your recipe. It is imperative to list ingredients in the same order that they are used. Believe it or not, this one requirement lands more recipes in the disqualified pile than anything else. One should use fresh ingredients whenever possible. It sounds more professional and is tastier. The key here is “whenever possible,” sometimes that may not be the best choice.
While I cannot discuss my entry, we can review tips on grilling burgers. With that in mind, let’s start with the meat itself. Ground chuck contains approximately fat and is the preferred choice among burger connoisseurs. In fact, many add more fat to get the percentage up to 25 to 30 percent. In addition, burger enthusiasts grind their own meat to make sure they get the coveted texture. Always chill the meat in a freezer before grinding; cold meat helps facilitate this process. The next step is to gently divide your patties into equal portions. Then, gently form each divided portion of ground beef into a tennis ball shape and gently flatten your patty. I have used the word “gently” three times and for good reason. The less you handle the meat, the more tender your burger will be. Personally, I like to take a clean (5 ounce) tuna can and spray it will cooking spray. Fill the can with the ground meat, then gently tap the back of the can to release it. This ensures your burgers are perfectly shaped. There is one last step before one starts to grill. It is important to create
an indention in the middle of the patty. As the temperature of the burger rises, the fat and juices expand causing the burger to swell. Just a slight indention in the center will counteract this “bloating” effect. As far as the seasoning is concerned, simplicity speaks volumes. Worcestershire, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper are the basics for a fabulous tasting burger. The seasoning is meant to enhance and not overpower the meat. That being said, beef takes more salt than you think, so apply liberally. Whether you prefer charcoals or gas, the goal is to obtain a nice sear (crust) on the outside of the burger, while keeping a perfectly cooked medium-rare burger. Cooking time varies according to the size of the patty, temperature of the grill and desired doneness of the burger. Toppings are another subject. I like to provide a topping buffet where my guests can choose what they want. Standard ingredients such as American cheese, lettuce, raw onion and a slice of tomato are standard and will always be appreciated. But for a more memorable occasion, offer alternative ingredients in See PROVIDE Page 38
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Provide buffet of toppings for guests to choose from Continued from Page 37 addition to the standard toppings. Caramelized onions are a nice change from raw onions. Crispy pork belly is just as delicious as smoked bacon. A slice of grilled pineapple pairs wonderfully with the savory components of a burger. Consider a pickled red, orange and yellow pepper relish as opposed to regular relish. In other words, the list of alternatives is as long as your imagination. The bun is just as important as the burger. If it is too soft it will fall apart and not be able to support the burger. If the bun is too hard, it will overpower the burger with all of its delicious toppings. Summer is finally here. The next time you fire up the grill, think of creative ways to reinvent the “classic” burger. Ingenuity is always a good thing and keeps your guests coming back for more. Enjoy! * Two pounds of ground beef can yield 4 large burgers or 8 smaller ones. The following recipe is based on 4 large burgers cooked medium-rare.
Classic Grilled Burger
Ingredients 2 pounds ground chuck or ground beef 2/3 cup Worcestershire Sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 4 favorite hamburger buns 1. Prepare charcoal or gas grill for grilling. 2. Divide your ground meat into 4 equal portions. 3. Gently form each individual divided portion of ground chuck into a tennis ball shape; then gently flatten each ball into a patty. Use your thumb to create an indention in the middle of the patty. 4. In a small bowl, combine Worcestershire Sauce, garlic powder and dried thyme. Mix well. 5. Brush Worcestershire mixture liberally on both sides of the burgers. Add salt and pepper to both sides of the burgers. 6. Place burgers on a very hot grill. If using a charcoal grill, allow the flames to lightly sear both sides. Cover and cook each side approximately 4 minutes or until the burgers are medium-rare. Remove the burgers from the grill and let them sit for 5 minutes. 7. In the meantime, lightly toast the buns. Serve immediately. Secret Ingredient – Hunger. “No clock is more regular than the belly.” — Rabelais
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(June 22, 2018) The public is invited to a free weekend of pottery demonstrations and hands-on activities geared for all ages at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th Street bayside. Activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 24. Organized by the Art League of Ocean City and the Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore, the free weekend includes pottery demonstrations, children’s activities, competitions among the potters and an artisan marketplace. Children’s activities include the making of ceramic pins, rings, whistles, stamps, pumpkins and mermaid sculptures. Clay Guild members will also demonstrate throwing techniques and compete against each other for top thrower. Clay Guild members include Bob and Dot Truitt, Robbie Johnson, Vicki Noonan, Ernie Satchel, Mary Back, Thomas Wright, Patricia Rose, Ashley Wright and Florence Kasden. In addition, the Empty Bowl Project will kick off with bowl-making sessions on both Saturday and Sunday, led by the Art League’s resident
potter, Nancy Barnas. The Empty Bowl Project is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger and a unique opportunity to use art in a way that helps the community. The project — which begins with bowl-making sessions and culminates in a soup dinner — is a collaborative effort of the Art League and Diakonia to raise awareness and funds for hunger through creative engagement. As space is limited for some events, the Art League encourages pre-registration at artleagueofoceancity.org. All events are free, but if participants wish to take home the pottery they make, a firing fee based on size will apply. Pottery will be fired later for pickup in three weeks. 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. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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Worcester Youth and Family start ‘Bus Stop Snack Shack’
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (June 22, 2018) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services last Wednesday debuted its “Bus Stop Snack Shack” at Dr. William Henry Park on Flower Street. The program was inspired by a similar effort in Wicomico County, where local officials greet children as they get off the bus from school to provide summer reading materials, as well as snacks and drinks. Last Wednesday, workers from Worcester Youth, along with members of Berlin Police, Mayor Gee Williams, and Worcester County Sheriff candidate Matt Crisafulli, lined up with stacks of donated Domino’s Pizzas, chips and water. “We’re very excited. This is our first snack shack and really we’re just hoping to help fill a void in the community,” Youth Programs Coordinator Austin Piccarreta said. “We’re giving out books, we’re trying to encourage reading [and] we’re trying to encourage family time, so it’s not just giving out food. We’re trying to bring together a sense of community.” She said the goal was to hold similar events monthly in different Worcester communities, including
other areas in Berlin, as well as Snow Hill and Pocomoke. “We want to be able to make it as accessible for as many people as we can, so we’re on the move,” she said. “And we really hope to include different town officials and different people in the community at each event.” Piccarreta largely credited the Snack Shack to Billing and Insurance Specialist Debbie Smullen. “This is Debbie’s idea,” she said. “Debbie read an article about and really ran with it. She is truly the driving force behind it. The planning and getting the word out – that’s all her. I’m just along for the ride and here to help.” Smullen said she read about a Snack Shack in Wicomico and immediately thought of children in Worcester County. “I know we have a lot of kids in this area that we need to reach and to meet them … where they are,” she said. “I think it gives them an opportunity to show us the things they really need and the things we can actually do for them. It’s really important to connect with the kids, because it will make a huge difference in their life, and in the community in general.” She said the goal was to work with
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A bubble machine and Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services’ Youth Programs Coordinator Austin Piccarreta greet local children on Flower Street in Berlin during the inaugural “Bus Stop Snack Shack” at Dr. William Henry Park, last Wednesday. The Berlin nonprofit plans to bring the endeavor, offering summer reading materials, snacks and drinks, to other Worcester towns, once a month.
different groups, including civic organizations and churches in different areas. “We thought, for the first time [in Berlin], it was important to have the mayor and police, and the people that they see every day in their community,” she said. Williams praised the effort. “I think this is another extremely good service that Worcester Youth and Family Counseling is providing
for our local youth – and it’s especially nice to be able to participate on the last full day of school,” Williams said. “I just think that they’re constantly showing new ways in which the community can be involved with youth and our extended family.” To inquire about participation in a future Bus Stop Snack Shack, contact Smullen at dsmullen@gowoyo.org, call 410 641-4598, or visit www.gowoyo.org.
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DAR NEW OFFICERS The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) installed its 2018-2020 officers during a luncheon at the Blue Dog Café in Snow Hill on May 16. Gail Weldin was installed as the new chapter regent by outgoing Chaplain Ann Fowler. Other officers installed included Vice Regent Janet Simpson, Chaplain Barbara Rusko, Recording Secretary Barbara May, Corresponding Secretary Diane Kerbin, Treasurer Pat Arata, Registrar Elizabeth Sharpless, and Historian Teresa Smith. Carol Morrison was unable to attend and will be installed as librarian. Pictured, from left, are Fowler, Outgoing Regent Patricia Ayers, Weldin, Simpson, Rusko, May, Kerbin, Arata, Sharpless and Smith.
GRADUATION Worcester Prep Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull, left, is pictured with Board of Trustees President Charles R. Jenkins Sr. during Worcester Preparatory School’s Class of 2018 Commencement Exercises on May 25, held in the Athletic and Performing Arts Center. Dr. Tull will retire at the end of this year after 48 years of service to WPS, 33 of those as headmaster. He began his career at WPS when it was founded in 1970, and is only the second headmaster in the school’s history.
DONATIONS As the weather gets warmer, Stephen Decatur High School students have made sure that families in need are geared up for the summer. With the second annual Believe in Tomorrow beach supply drive, students and staff collected a plethora of beach sundries for visiting Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea families. Stephen Decatur High School Connections and National Honor Society member, Jude Al-Hamad, displays the many beach supplies that were collected.
VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATED The Art League of Ocean City held a dinner on May 30 in appreciation of the many volunteers who give their time to the nonprofit. Volunteers help out with events and gallery openings at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, serve as docents for the annual Sand Castle Home Tour, work with children at the Summer Art Camp, and perform other invaluable services. Pictured, in back, from left, are Art League Board Member Laura Jenkins, Bebe Antonini, Beth Anderson, Rick Bohs, Kathy Bohs, Art League Volunteer Coordinator Debbi Dean-Colley, Judy and John Fisher; middle row, Gerilyn Gaskill, Evelyn Hartman, Nancy Fortney, Sidney Ward, Sheila Harding and Art League Board President Marian Bickerstaff; and in front, Don and Gwen Lehman, Rose Bean and Hoge Caswell.
‘Q’ AND ‘U’ MARRY Worcester Preparatory School Pre-Kindergarten students, taught by teachers Erika Phillips and Jennifer Hoen, announce the wedding of “Q” and “U” on June 4. The event was held outside on the grounds of Worcester Preparatory School, with Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull officiating the ceremony.
PRESENTATION Pastor David Whitney of the Institute of the Constitution, gave an informative presentation on the Maryland Constitution to the Republican Women of Worcester County and their guests during their Monthly Luncheon Meeting, May 24 at the Dunes Hotel in Ocean City.
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Goat yoga coming to Pines Farmers & Artisans Market (June 22, 2018) Goatopia, a Whaleyville-based farm, is introducing goat yoga to the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market. The quirky blend of yoga and goats offers market-goers a fun form of animal-assisted therapy. Goat yoga, the latest craze and smile-inducing fitness, is the practice of yoga in the presence of live goats. While participants try to maintain a plank position, the baby goats are known for jumping up onto their back, providing a bit of a massage as they move to keep their balance. “Think of the comfort that cats and horses can bring to someone who is suffering from depression; that animal-assisted therapy parallels with goat yoga,” said Ocean Pines Marketing and Public Relations Director Denise Sawyer. Certified yoga instructor Heidi Bodenheimer will be offering the first goat yoga session at the market on Saturday, June 30 from 10-11 a.m. The session costs $30 per person. Those interested are encouraged to register with Goatopia by calling 443880-5338 or visiting its booth at the Wednesday or Saturday market leading up to the first session. David Bean, manager of the Ocean
Pines Farmers & Artisans Market, said shoppers are attracted to the marketplace for its diversity. “Shoppers want the widest selection of products, and the freedom to choose between producers,” Bean said. There are a growing number of merchants selling everything from jewelry, clothing and artwork to prepared foods and local produce. Miniature ponies and alpacas have also become staple market visitors in Ocean Pines. “I’m very proud of our marketplace,” Bean said. “It has taken a lot of hard teamwork from our volunteers and merchants to get to the success we’re seeing today.” The Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market, which is open to the public, is a great place to find alternatives to factory-farmed food, whether that’s dairy, eggs, vegetables and seafood or meat. “I see no slowing down to what’s happening here,” Bean said. “We have many active plans to continue our growth, and to keep the marketplace fresh and a fun place to shop, learn and visit.” The market is sponsored by Neighborhood Sun, a community solar company that works to bring clean,
CADET RECOGNIZES The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently awarded the Silver DAR Outstanding Cadet Medal to William Stamnas at Stephen Decatur High School. National Defense Chair Barbara May presented the medal, which is awarded to a student for participation in a non-ROTC, military-affiliated cadet program funded by the school or privately. Pictured, from left, are General Levin Winder Chapter Regent Gail Weldin, Stamnas and May.
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DAR NEW MEMBERS The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently welcomed two new members during a luncheon meeting at the Blue Dog Café in Snow Hill. Regent Patricia Ayers and Chaplain Ann Fowler administered the oath of membership to Mary Pat Carozza and her daughter, Mary Beth. Both were admitted into the DAR on Jan. 5 and are descended from Revolutionary War Patriot Jacob Harper of Virginia. Pictured, from left, are Incoming Chapter Regent Gail Weldin, new members Mary Beth and Mary Pat Carozza and Ayers.
ACADEMIC HONORS The annual Worcester Preparatory School Academic Convocation ceremony was held on May 23, where awards were given for academic achievement in all subject areas, in addition to perfect attendance, and service to the school. The featured guest speaker was WPS Class of 2005 alumnus, Garvey Heiderman. The evening’s most prestigious honors were presented to, from left, Dominic Anthony, Headmaster’s Academic Award, grades 9-11; Henry Taboh, Best All-Round Student, grades 9-11; Lily Baeurle, Best All-Round Student, grades 6-8; Abbey Miller, Headmaster’s Academic Award, grades 6-8. Best All-Round student awards are selected by a written vote of faculty and staff.
AWARDS Top awards were presented to, from left, Anchita Batra, valedictorian; Brenner Maull, Best AllRound Student; and Deborah Marini, salutatorian, during Worcester Preparatory School’s Class of 2018 Commencement Exercises on May 25, held in the Athletic and Performing Arts Center.
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RABBI RETIRES Temple Bat Yam in Berlin celebrated with Rabbi Susan Warshaw her retirement after 10 years of service to the synagogue and its congregation. The party was held at Embers Restaurant in Ocean City, June 2. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams presented Rabbi Warshaw with "Honorary Citizenship" while Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan gave a her a key to the city. Sen. Jim Mathias presented the Rabbi with an official citation from the Maryland General Assembly recognizing her 10 years of service. Pictured, from left, are Sen. Mathias, Meehan, Rabbi Warshaw, Temple Bat Yam Cantorial Soloists Phyllis Alpern and Cheryl Taustin, and President Paul Schwab.
RECOGNITION Worcester County Humane Society recently recognized its 2017 Volunteer of the Year and Employee of the Year. Pictured, from left, are WCHS Board President, Bob Baker; Barbara Griffiths, volunteer of the year; Patrick Priest, employee of the year; and Jessica Summers, shelter manager.
PRESENTATION The Arcadia Chapter of The Questers recently presented a set of 18th Century andirons to the Rackliffe House, a restored coastal plantation house located in Berlin. The Questers are a group that supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings and landmarks for educational purposes. The Arcadia Chapter also supports the Taylor House Museum in Berlin.
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Deans list Kathleen Emche of Berlin was named to the Dean’s List at Cabrini University for the spring 2018 semester. Dean s List recipients have achieved a GPA of 3.5-3.89 for coursework completed at Cabrini University with a minimum of 12 credits.
Top essay Honorary Department of Maryland Junior President, Lindsay BirckheadMorton, recently won the American Legion Auxiliary’s Americanism Essay Contest at the national level. Her essay addressed the topic: “What can I personally do to promote Americanism in my school or community?” As the national level winner she will receive a cash prize and a donation in her name to the American Legion Auxiliary’s Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship
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Auditions for Ocean Pines Players’ shows, June 24, 26 Adults and children of all ages, types and experience sought to sing and perform (June 22, 2018) The Ocean Pines Players seeks adults and children of all ages, types and experience who want to be active participants in a small but very supportive local theater company. Unlike most theater groups, which pick shows and then look for talent to fit into the available roles, the Ocean Pines Players look first for people with potential and a good attitude and then develop shows around the available talent. Experienced actors will find an open and non-competitive environment and colleagues that welcome your insights, talents and expertise. Newcomers will be nurtured by supportive veterans who are happy to teach them to thrive as a performer. In addition to straight acting, the group also looks for actors who can sing and singers who can bring a song to life. Although not essential, actors are urged to memorize a one- to twominute monolog (no longer). Source material may be a play, film, novel, poem, or something actors write themselves.
In addition to the monolog, expect an informal interview, some cold reading, and possibly theater games or improv exercises. Singers should prepare one uptempo song and one ballad. Each selection must be two minutes or less. It is a good idea to bring a backing track to accompany the audition. The group can accommodate USB data drives (mp3 or other standard audio file), CDs, DVDs, or organizers can access YouTube. A cappella auditions will be considered as well. The informal audition process is designed to be fun and engaging for all concerned. Those with a headshot and resume should bring one copy. Auditions will take place Sunday, June 24, from 2-5 p.m. and Tuesday, June 26, 6-8 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City (across from the Clarion hotel). Appointments are strongly encouraged, but not essential. Call Karen at 703-727-0528 for appointments or more information. The Ocean Pines Players is a local all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to educating and entertaining the community through the performing arts.
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‘Ocean City Film Challenge’ begins, runs until July 16
(June 22, 2018) The Ocean City Film Festival in collaboration with the Art League of Ocean City is presenting a challenge to filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers across Delmarva and beyond. “The Ocean City Film Challenge” — the first of its kind for the festival and the Town of Ocean City — is open to any artist who wishes to make a short film that takes place in Ocean City and is in some way about the resort. The film can be of any genre, and the only other parameters are that it not exceed 20 minutes in length and be made between June 16 and July 16. “We love seeing all the talent that comes from local artists, but we’d always love to see more films that are shot right here in OC,” said Film Festival Director William Strang-Moya. “Ocean City is a beautiful landscape, and there’s so much that artists can take advantage of right here in town.” The Ocean City Film Festival is entering its third year after its premiere festival in June 2017 and its second in March 2018. The OCFF additionally holds $5 Film Night events on the third Saturday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, where local filmmakers showcase their talents to an audience of film lovers and movie buffs. Anyone who participates in the Ocean City Film Challenge will have their film screened at the $5 Film Night on July 21, and also at the third Ocean City Film Festival in March 2019. The first-place winner of the Challenge will receive an Ocean Cityrelated prize package including a hotel stay, a restaurant gift card and OC swag. More information and updates on the Festival and the Film Challenge are available online at ocmdfilmfestival.com/oceancityfilmchallenge. Contact OCFF Co-Director Kristin Helf at kristin@artleagueofoceancity.org with any questions. 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. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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BOLLARDS INSTALLED Worcester County Board of Education members, Worcester County Commissioners, elected officials and Stephen Decatur representatives holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the newly-installed bollards on Tuesday, June 5, at the Berlin high school. The purpose of the bollards is to safeguard the students and staff of Stephen Decatur by preventing vehicular entrance into the building's glass entrances.
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AGH DAISY award winners begin new planting tradition
(June 22, 2018) The DAISY Award, created by The DAISY Foundation in Memory of J. Patrick Barnes, honors the extraordinary work nurses do for patients and families each day. Hospital leadership brought the awards program to Atlantic General to recognize the compassion and high level of care its nurses provide to residents and visitors of the community. Patients and visitors can nominate an Atlantic General Hospital and Health System nurse for the DAISY Award at any time. Nomination forms are available in every hospital department and health system physician office. Awards are bestowed quarterly. The AGH DAISY award winners started a new tradition in May of 2018, and planted daisies in the Healthway Drive Community Garden. “This is a new tradition I wanted to begin,” said Kelly Fox, RN, DAISY award coordinator and DAISY award winner. “I thought we should do more than just recognize who our DAISY award winners were. So, I thought bringing them together for a fun tradition that was unique to them would be the perfect solution.” “AGH has a strong favorable repu-
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The DAISY Award, created by The DAISY Foundation in Memory of J. Patrick Barnes, honors the extraordinary work nurses do for patients and families each day at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Some DAISY award winners, from left, are Bett Weaver, RN; Anne Watson-Waples, RN; Kelly Fox, RN, and DAISY coordinator; Tracey Wooten, RN; Tanna Bradford, RN; Tracey Donalds, RN; Katie Zidanic, RN.
tation for our excellence in nursing. We honor those who go over and beyond the everyday great care through the National Daisy award,” added Colleen Wareing, RN, vice president of patient care services. “I am so proud to be a nurse at AGH.” 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, orthope-
dics, outpatient infusion for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders, retina surgery 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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CAR SHOW (Left) Berlin resident Wally Cropper poses with his 1968 Chevrolet Impala-Kingswood Wagon during the Ocean City Cruzers car show on the Somerset Plaza, Sunday. (Below) Several vehicles were on display during the event. The next car show will take place Sunday, July 15 on the plaza. This is the 16th year for the event. GREG ELLISON/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Pines Recreation and Parks Dept. hosts summer events Activities include Movies in the Park, Family Fun Night and Concerts in the Park (June 22, 2018) Summer is just around the corner in Ocean Pines, which means three popular weekly outdoor events offered by the Recreation and Parks Department are set to return for the season. All activities are open to the public. Movies in the Park are presented every Monday at 8 p.m. in White Horse Park, at 235 Ocean Parkway. A different free family-friendly movie will be shown every week through Aug. 20. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, food and drinks. Ice cream, candy and drinks will be for sale. This year’s movie line-up includes “Despicable Me 3,” “The Little Ras-
cals,” “Coco,” “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” “Captain Underpants,” “E.T.,” “Lady & the Tramp,” “Matilda” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” The final movie of the summer will be “Ratatouille.” Family Fun Night will once again bring a wave of fun for all ages to the Oasis Pool (formerly known as the Yacht Club Pool), at 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Wednesday evenings from 68 p.m. through Aug. 22 except July 4. Games, contests and music will be part of the festivities, and food and beverages will be for sale poolside. The cost is $3 for swim members, $5 for Ocean Pines residents and $7 for nonresidents. Only those swimming pay a fee. Ocean Pines’ long-running summer music series, Concerts in the Park, is held every Thursday June 21 – Aug. 23 See MOVIES Page 48
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Movies, contests, games, music on tap this summer Continued from Page 47 from 7-9 p.m. at White Horse Park. Refreshments will be sold, or patrons may bring their own. This year’s free performances, sponsored in part by Peninsula Regional Medical Center, are scheduled to include Uptown Band, 229th US Army Band, Belle Tones, “Elvis,” On the Edge, “Frank Sinatra,” Blind Wind, Full Circle, Prime Time and Opposite Directions. For more information, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052. Additional information about these and other recreational programs, including an online version of the Ocean Pines Activity Guide, can be found at OceanPines.org.
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Horseshoe crab spawning survey conducted annually (June 22, 2018) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the MD Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries and Boating Services are currently conducting their annual horseshoe crab spawning survey to assess the population and habitat availability in the coastal bays. From early May through late July, horseshoe crabs come to shore to spawn and lay eggs during high tides. Overall, fisheries scientists and managers have determined that there is no clear coast-wide trend in horseshoe crab abundance, but it appears there are cases of localized population declines. More data is needed about horseshoe crab populations, and the information from this survey, as well as similar surveys in other states is helping to fill in gaps in scientific knowledge. Last year’s survey result was recently released revealing that the horseshoe population is stable in the Delaware Bay area that also includes the Maryland Coastal Bays. Thanks to countless volunteers this program is assisting scientist with monitoring the status of this primitive species. Horseshoe crabs play a key role in
coastal ecosystems and are particularly important to migratory shorebirds. Shorebirds migrating thousands of miles, from Central and South America to Arctic breeding areas, stopover on mid-Atlantic beaches to replenish their energy reserves. The spawning season of horseshoe crabs coincides with the stopover of shorebirds, and millions of horseshoe crab eggs provide an abundant and preferred food source for the shorebirds. The MCBP encourages the community to keep a watchful eye throughout the summer and in the event a horseshoe crab gets caught up in certain environments, such as a rip-rap and marshes, help it find its way to safety. They do not bite or pinch and can be easily saved by picking them up and turning them over. Never pick them up by the tension (tail). This is their navigational tool, a break will ultimately result in death. If interested in joining MCBP in protecting the horseshoe crab, contact Amanda Poskaitis at amandap@mdcoastalbays.org or by calling 410-213-2297 ext. 103
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Five students win scholarships from Art League of OC
(June 22, 2018) The Art League of Ocean City announces the winners of five $1,000 scholarships, awarded to students pursuing a college degree in the visual arts. Winners for 2018 are: Kate Carpenter, senior at Stephen Decatur High School, who will be studying drawing/illustration and theater; Lamont Hall, senior at Pocomoke High School, who plans to study illustration; and Frankie Hanna, Decatur senior, who will study music, performance and teaching. Two current college students are returning award winners: Marley Parsons of Salisbury University who is studying art and education; and Trent Carpenter of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore who is studying comic and freelance art. The Art League has been awarding scholarships since 1991 to local students seeking a college degree in visual arts. The scholarships are funded by contributions from the Art League as well as from the Katherine Ellen Brown Fund administered by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Graduating seniors who attend public or private high schools as well as homeschoolers were eligible to apply. Also eligible were past recipients of Art League scholarships who continue to pursue a visual arts degree at an accredited college and have achieved a 3.0 or higher grade point average. The Art League based the scholarship awards on talent, recommendations, citizenship, scholarship, academic awards, extracurricular activities, motivation and skill. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the Ocean City area through education, exhibits, scholarships, programs and community art events. The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League and supported by memberships, corporate and civic funding, donations and sales of art. More information is available at 410524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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Nine participate in ACS Real Men Wear Pink (June 22, 2018) Real Men Wear Pink 2018 consists of a group of nine community leaders raising awareness and funds for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Eastern Shore in both Delaware and Maryland. Participating this year are: Conrad Morgan, marketing manager, Pohanka of Salisbury; Harold CryTownsend, real estate broker, Coldwell Banker; John Mansueti, MD, director of Radiation Oncology, Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute
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free from the pain and suffering of breast cancer. Across the U.S., several thousand Real Men Wear Pink candidates join this campaign annually. Each man strives to reach at least $2,500 in fundraising, and the men have a friendly competition for who can generate the most funds. According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2018, an estimated 266,120 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and an estimated
40,920 will die from the disease this year. Close to 300 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events take place annually in October nationwide with approximately 1.4 million participants raising approximately $60 million. Making Strides of Ocean City will take place on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. on the Boardwalk at the inlet. For more information, email OceanCityMDStrides@cancer.org.
American Cancer Society Real Men Wear Pink 2018 participants, from left, are Conrad Morgan, Harold Cry-Townsend, John Mansueti, MD, Jeff Sherr, Steve Evans, David Leone and Sherman the Shorebird. Not pictured: Tim Boston and Billy Boothe.
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SUNDAES IN THE PARK (Left) Assateague State Park naturalist Johanna McAlister introduces a pair of Eastern Screech Owls to guests during Sundaes in the Park, Sunday at Northside Park on 125th Street. (Right) Kathie Martin & the Hot Rods perform during this summer’s first Sundaes in the Park. Pictured, from left, are drummer Mike Naumann, Martin, bassist Pete Booker and guitarist David “Gabby” Gabaldon.
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(June 22, 2018) Ocean City Ravens Roost #44, in conjunction with its 21st annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, is sponsoring a raffle for the annual Scholarship Fund. Each year, the Roost gives scholarships to three local high schools: Indian River, Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep. In 2017, the group awarded $14,200 and will present the same amount to students graduating in 2018. This will bring the total scholarships awarded to over $170,000 since Ravens Roost #44 began its Scholarship Fund. This year the raffle prize includes a framed, authenticated, autographed Ray Lewis Ravens #52 Jersey and $520 in cash. Tickets cost $10 each or get three for $25. Only 500 will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn on Oct. 27. To purchase tickets, send a check made out to OC Ravens Roost #44 to P.O. Box 4161, Ocean City, Maryland 21843-4161 along with a stamped, self addressed envelope. Include name, address and phone number so roost representatives can fill out ticket stubs. The organization will mail a copy of the ticket(s) to buyers. The Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, June 1 at the Ocean Pines Country Club, a Robert Trent Jones designed course. For more information on the tournament, including registering a team, sponsoring a tee sign, or donating merchandise/gift certificates for the silent auction, contact Marc Grimes at marcgrimes616@gmail.com. All money raised from the raffle and the golf tournament goes to the Scholarship Fund.
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SURF REPORT
Long history and tradition of ESA
By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (June 22, 2018) The Eastern Surfing Association has a long standing tradition in this area. Started in 1967, it has gone through various transformations mostly with the title of Delmarva District which is where it stands at present. Being basically a conservation organization, its most visible aspect is competition on an amateur level. It’s like little league baseball but for all ages and genders. As advocate for surfing and beach and water access, this is another very important aspect of the organization.
It’s the largest amateur surfing organization in the world stretching from the Great Lakes all the way to the Gulf Coast of the United States. Each district will hold competitions that graduate to Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Regional events and culminate every year at the Eastern Surfing Championships. Along the way, each step has to be earned to be invited to the higher events. Not only involving good surfing but integrity in sportsmanship, persistence and practice are needed to advance, which are good life lessons for anybody. Through the years, various individuals have served as district directors. To my knowledge, things began as a District Four comprised of multiple states and regions of the coast. Names like Cecil Lear, Weldon
Bankston and Rudy Huber come to mind. By the time it got paired down to the DMV District the Johnson brothers, Al and Skill, headed things. Jim “Pinky” Murray was next up with myself slotting in from 1975-1979. Jeff Phillips then stepped in for an almost inconceivable run of 25-plus years assisted by his wife, Kathy. I say plus because he’s still at it as a co-director. Through more recent times, various others have contributed either as managing directors or taking the full reins. Ray Rickett, Art Baltrotsky, Chris and Cammi McKibbin, the Mitchell brothers and now Laura Bren. Even a separate Delaware District was headed by Harry Wilson for a time. Truly a service to the community it can be a thankless task comprising of a huge amount of time
JUNE 22, 2018 and effort. Every year the ESA steps up to formally request surfing beaches from the Town of Ocean City to allow for daytime surfing hours. Surfing is permitted anywhere before 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. but within those hours a rotating two-block-long beach system for surfing has been worked out all from the efforts of the ESA. Just another significant aspect of this well-oiled organization. This area has also produced two excellent executive directors. Kathy Phillips held the post for near about 15 years and now Michelle Sommers has taken charge, both from our relatively small Delmarva Peninsula. Next up on the ESA-DMV calendar is contest number two of the 2018 season. It’s scheduled for Saturday, June 23 beginning at 8 a.m. at Assateague State Park. Our format has recently gone to double beaching, holding two heats at a time in order to reduce what can frequently be an until dark affair. Come out to participate by competing, spectating or helping. Information is always available at surfesa.org. The tradition continues. Note: My apologies to two more new legend inductees from last week’s column which I forgot to mention. They are Brad Hoffman and Tom Wolinski. Way to go guys! — Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.
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FARMER’S MARKET Ted & Susie’s Pickin & Ginning Show help kick off the inaugural Berlin Farmer’s Market on Artisan’s Green. The debut was said to be successful. “This market is for the community and they sure did support it,” Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said. “It shows how much we care about where our food is coming from, especially with all of the kids that came out.” The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays.
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CONVENTION The Maryland State Firemen’s Association convention and conference took place at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street this week.
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street
■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/islandstyle cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farmto-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street, Ocean City 410-289-6331, www.cowboycoastoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and dinner, 5-10 p.m., daily. Voted 2015 OC Best Cream of Crab Winner. OC’s only steakhouse serving fresh homemade food from scratch. Hand cut steaks, beer can chicken, fresh seafood. We even pickle our own pickles for the best fried pickles you’ve ever had. Kids ride for free on OC’s only mechanical bull. Nightly drink specials, live music, national concert acts. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ HOOTERS 5th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2892690, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Traditional or boneless wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Pet friendly oceanfront patio. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305, www.thebigeasyon60.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Live music Fridays, Saturdays and Wednesdays. Carry out or delivery until 4 a.m. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ OCEAN PINES BEACH CLUB 49th Street and the beach, Ocean City 410-5242957, www.oceanpines.org/dining $$ | Full bar Enjoy Beach Front Casual Dining, swimming pool and music on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Fresh seafood sandwiches, wraps, tacos, nachos, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, signature drinks and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 $ | Kids’ menu | Beer, wine The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ RARE AND RYE 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273, https://www.rareandrye.com Full Bar Whiskey and wine bar. Farm to table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ ROPEWALK 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109, www.ropewalkoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day, every day. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | 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.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets
■ BAYSIDE CANTINA 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1200, baysidecantina.com $-$$ | Full Bar Owned and operated by the Phillips family. Now open and offering fresh, simple and authentic flavors of classic Mexican favorites. Happy hour from 4-7 p.m. featuring $4 classic margaritas, sangria, draft beers and nacho bar in bar, lounge and patio. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT
AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | 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 $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 128th Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in 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 Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396, www.ocjules.com $$, $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SHANGHAI BUFFET & BAR 131st Street, Ocean City 443-664-8335 $$ | Full Bar OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Open 7 days a week. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-5242609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
DELAWARE
■ THE COTTAGE CAFE Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710, www.cottagecafe.com $, $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Seafood and happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217, www.flyingfishfenwick.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ 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. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and allyou-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.
WEST OCEAN CITY
■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Enjoy a brand new spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ PIZZA TUGOS Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City 410-5242922; 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922, www.pizzatugos.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ 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.
OCEAN PINES
■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Live music Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m., Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. and Sunday brunch beginning July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
BERLIN
■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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Bluegrass, Brew & BBQ concert series back
(June 22, 2018) Furnace Town Living Heritage announces the return of the Bluegrass, Brew & BBQ concert series for the 2018 season. The family-friendly series features live bluegrass performances, a showcase of local craft breweries, and BBQ served by local restaurants. The series began Saturday, June 9, continues July 7 and wraps up on Aug. 4. The series is part of the Furnace Town Folk School. A master class workshop has been added from 1-2 p.m. for anyone interested in learning how to play bluegrass. “The Bluegrass, Brew & BBQ Series is a great family event at Furnace Town”, said Executive Director Patrick Rofe. “The bluegrass performances are very popular. Families bring beach
chairs and blankets and have a picnic while they watch the show. It’s a unique experience sitting in our historic 19th-century village in the Pocomoke Forest while listening to traditional bluegrass melodies – it’s easy to feel like you’ve stepped back in time.” No Spare Time will perform Saturday, July 7. The contemporary bluegrass band has a hunger for the original, a reverence for their craft and a drive like nobody else. They have a hard driving style of third-generation bluegrass with musicians Gary Bates, Mickey Justice, Larry Lynch, Wes Parks and Gary Weber. Saturday, Aug. 4 Furnace Town welcomes John O’Dell & Windy Ridge – Scott Walker, banjo; Brad Sams, bass; John O’Dell, guitar; David Probst,
mandolin; and Tony Lyons, fiddle. Over the last 35 years John O’Dell & Windy Ridge — as well as the Good Deale Bluegrass Band, of which O’Dell was a founding member — have been entertaining audiences with traditional bluegrass and classic country music at some of the nation’s premier venues. In addition, their songwriting and musicianship has afforded them the opportunity to produce three criticallyacclaimed albums and to perform at hundreds of municipal, corporate, government, major league sports, and university-sponsored events, TV, and radio broadcasts. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the performance are all from 5-7 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for children under 16 and members of Furnace Town.
Nomination deadline for Beauty Spot Awards, July 5 (June 22, 2018) “Spring Showers bring May Flowers” and that is exactly what Ocean City’s Beautification Committee is looking for when considering nominations for the 2018 Beauty Spot Awards. The categories for Beauty Spot nominations including residential, condominium, retail, hotel, motel, commercial, restaurant and Boardwalk. Only nominated properties will be judged and the Beautification Committee is asking for the public’s help in finding those special properties that are evidence of civic pride and community beauty. “A property can be nominated by anyone, including the resident or owner of a residence or business, a relative, neighbor, friend, customer or just a passerby,” said Beautification Committee Chairperson Donna Greenwood.
“Once all nominations are in, the Beautification Committee will travel around town to view all the nominated properties and will judge them based on plants, flowers, trees, shrubbery, grasses, design, layout, etc. that complement the property.” According to Greenwood, even those properties with little or no ground in which to plant can imaginatively use containers, planters, window boxes, hanging baskets or something else to improve the “curb-side” appeal of their property can be nominated. Also, those who make an effort to beautify unattractive areas such as dumpsters, electric boxes, etc., can be recognized. The winners, with their awards, will be presented in the fall during a Mayor and City Council meeting. To nominate a property, call Greenwood at 410-289-7060, mail nomina-
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‘HEADMASTER FOR A DAY’ Worcester Prep sophomore Ashley Laws of Berlin, acted as headmaster of the school on May 31. Her parents purchased the “Headmaster for a Day” at the WPS annual gala fundraising auction in March. As headmaster, Laws allowed all students in PreKindergarten through grade 12 to wear casual clothing instead of their uniforms if they donated $1 to Coastal Hospice. She met with the school staff, visited classrooms, doubled recess and break times, treated teachers to donuts, and arranged for music to play during lunch. Following lunch, she invited all members of her sophomore class to play Capture the Flag and enjoy an ice cream sundae party. She is pictured with Headmaster Barry Tull.
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Calendar Fri., June 22 Atlantic United Methodist Church Thrift Shop & Martha Circle, 105 Fourth St., 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Bolts of ribbon, Christmas trees, card stamps, stockings, outdoor projector lights, signs, stickers, wrapping paper, flowers, poinsettias and more.
CHRISTMAS IN JUNE!
Sat., June 23 Delmarva Eastern Surfing Association amateur surfing qualifying event. Deadlines to register is June 21. http://delmarva.surfesa.org
ESA SUMMER SURF SERIES CONTEST
South Gate Pond near the Sports Core Pool, 11144 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM 11:00 AM. Kids of all ages are invited to learn fishing skills and techniques with the members of the Ocean Pines Anglers Club. Learn knot tying, fish identification, casting and fishing tips. Bring your own rod; bait will be provided. There will be a drawing for a free rod and reel. This event is free. No pre-registration is required. Walt Boge, 410208-2855
TEACH A KID TO FISH DAY
Atlantic United Methodist Church Thrift Shop & Martha Circle, 105 Fourth St., 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Bolts of ribbon, Christmas trees, card stamps, stockings, outdoor projector lights, signs, stickers, wrapping paper, flowers, poinsettias and more.
CHRISTMAS IN JUNE!
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, From tuners to exotics, from trick trucks to slammed SUV’s, from crazy classics to super bikes, there is something for everyone. Featuring top name companies with interactive displays, vendors, and entertainment. Check the website for updates on artists and special guest appearances. General admission tickets cost $20 for adults, $10 for kids 11 years and younger and free to those 6 and younger. Tickets available at the door and includes all events and entertainment for the day. Brad Hoffman, 410-213-9473, http://www.occarshow.com
OC CAR & TRUCK SHOW
FREE ‘CLAY-A-PALOOZA’ POTTERY CELEBRATION
OC Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The public is invited to a free weekend of pottery demonstrations, hands-on activities for all ages, competitions among the potters and an artisan marketplace. As space is
limited for some events, pre-registration is encouraged: artleagueofoceancity.org. All events are free, but if participants wish to take home the pottery they make, a firing free based on size will apply. In addition, the Empty Bowl Project will kick off with bowl-making sessions on Saturday and Sunday. 410-524-9433,
Sun., June 24 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, From tuners to exotics, from trick trucks to slammed SUV’s, from crazy classics to super bikes, there is something for everyone. Featuring top name companies with interactive displays, vendors, and entertainment. Check the website for updates on artists and special guest appearances. General admission tickets cost $20 for adults, $10 for kids 11 years and younger and free to those 6 and younger. Tickets available at the door and includes all events and entertainment for the day. Brad Hoffman, 410-213-9473, http://www.occarshow.com
OC CAR & TRUCK SHOW
FREE ‘CLAY-A-PALOOZA’ POTTERY CELEBRATION
OC Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The public is invited to a free weekend of pottery demonstrations, hands-on activities for all ages, competitions among the potters and an artisan marketplace. As space is limited for some events, pre-registration is encouraged: artleagueofoceancity.org. All events are free, but if participants wish to take home the pottery they make, a firing free based on size will apply. In addition, the Empty Bowl Project will kick off with bowl-making sessions on Saturday and Sunday. 410-524-9433 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. The Ocean Pines Players are seeking actors and singers of all ages for upcoming shows and cabarets. No experience necessary. Appointments encouraged but not necessary. 703-727-0528
OPEN AUDITIONS
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Create your own sundae for a nominal fee and enjoy free music by Glass Onion Band (rock &amp; roll dance). Also, free activities and entertainment for children. Additional ice cream novelty and beverage options available. Bring picnic basket and beach chairs. Fireworks display at 9 p.m. Held inside in the event of inclement weather. 410-289-2800 or 800626-2326
SUNDAES IN THE PARK
Mon., June 25 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 PM. Free family-friendly movie featuring “The Little Rascals (1994).” Bring chairs, food and drinks. Ice cream, candy and drinks will be for sale. Open to the public. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052, http://OceanPines.org
MOVIE IN THE PARK
Ocean City beach at 27th Street ,8:30 PM. Featuring “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” (weather permitting), Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
FREE MOVIES ON THE BEACH
Tues., June 26 Ocean Bowl Skate Park, Third Street and St. Louis Avenue, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Open to kids of all ages. Free day of skate, door prizes, DJ and food concessions for sale. Daniel Reed, 410-2892695
SKATE BOWL BASH
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, The Ocean Pines Players are seeking actors and singers of all ages for upcoming shows and cabarets. No experience necessary. Appointments encouraged but not necessary. 703-727-0528
OPEN AUDITIONS
Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. All skill levels welcome. Activities include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relay games and more. All activities are free. Parents are asked to stay with their children. Held Tuesdays through Aug. 14. Denise Ortega, 410250-0125
FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS
Wed., June 27 Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 8:30 PM. Featuring “Paddington 2.” (weather permitting). Ocean City Recreation & Parks 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
FREE MOVIES ON THE BEACH - UPTOWN
Thurs., June 28 ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BLUE LUNCHEON MEETING
Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, 10:30 AM. The Republican Women of Worcester County will host guest speaker Craig Wolf, who is running for Attorney General of Maryland. Cost of the luncheon is $20 per
person. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 11 a.m. Reservations: Ann Lutz, annlutz60@gmail.com or 410-208-9767. Beach from Pier to Inlet, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM. Great spectator event. This year’s rookie class demonstrates skills in training exercises. 410-289-7556
OC BEACH PATROL ROOKIE GRADUATION
White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Free family-friendly performance featuring “229th US Army Band.” Refreshments will be sold, or patrons may bring their own. Open to the public. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052, http://OceanPines.org
CONCERT IN THE PARK
Assateague North Beach parking lot, 6633 Bayberry Drive, 8:00 PM. Free but park entrance fees are in effect and all donations go directly to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. All levels welcome. Bring a towel; insect repellent is recommended. Meet at the shade pavilion.
FULL MOON YOGA
Ongoing Events Assateague Island North Beach parking lot, 6633 Bayberry Drive, Berlin. Held Saturdays through September and Tuesdays in July and August, 8-9 a.m. Low impact exercise for all levels. Bring a beach towel. Suitable for ages 8 years and up. All gifts of donation go to Assateague Island National Seashore.
EXERCISE ON THE BEACH
Held July 23-27 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary Star Of The Sea, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. Each day at “Shipwrecked!! Rescued by Jesus,” kids travel through faith-building rotations that reinforce relevant Bible points and immerse kids in new adventures. All are welcome. Register: vbspro.events/p/events/stmaryvgs18. Info: Rita, 410-289-7028 or religioused@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
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CALENDAR Kiwanis is selling $5 entries for the Aug. 24 race to benefit Kiwanis Children’s programs like scholarships and student leadership clubs in local schools. Win up to $3,000. The race will be held at Frontier Town Lazy River on Route 611. Winner need not be present to win. Tickets: 410-973-1233.
KIWANIS DUCK RACE
Pine’eer Artisan & Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring the latest creations by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.
PINE’EER ARTISAN & GIFT SHOP OPEN
‘ACHIEVING SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS’ SEMINAR
Atlantic General Bariatric Center Conference Room, 10231 Old Ocean City Blvd., Suite 207, Berlin. Takes place the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. This is a free, in-person seminar. Additional opportunities are also available in the form of an online webinar. Register: 410-641-9568.
Daily Now through June 14 - Townwide at various locations. Free events for 2018 high school graduates including karaoke, volleyball, dodgeball, kayaking, bowling and more. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and recieve a wristband to ride the buss all week for $5. 410289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com
‘PLAY IT SAFE’
Now through June 14 - Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave., 12:00 AM. Honoring police, firefighters, EMS, active and retired military with free admission to the museum for individuals and their families. http://www.ocmuseum.org
SALUTE TO SERVICES
Now through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Weekly Fridays through June 15 - Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 PM. Doors open at 5 p.m. Possible to win the $1,000 big jackpot each week. 410-524-7994
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
FARMERS MARKET
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Anyone interested is welcome. Info: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.
STAR CHARITIES MONTHLY MEETING
Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410641-4311.
FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES
Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Monday through Saturday, year round. Located behind the church with a donation drop off room that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 410289-4458
AUMC THRIFT SHOP
RCIA is a process for individuals, adults and children 8 years and older, who are seeking Baptism. Also for those already baptized in another Christian tradition who want to come into the Catholic Church. Call Rita at 410-289-7038 or come to a session held on Monday
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH
Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability. evenings at 7 p.m. in the Father Connell Parish Center, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD. All are welcome. Support groups meet the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Atlantic General Hospital, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin; and the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at PRMC Cancer Institute, 11105 Cathage Road, Ocean Pines. 410-548-7880
WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN
The American Red Cross & American Heart Association is offering these life saving skills. Great for families, communities with pools, teachers, construction workers, lifeguards, coaches, physical trainers, camp counselors. Also, Basic
CPR/AED, BLS AND FIRST AID COURSES
RECURRING EVENTS
Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
Sundays through Sept. 30 - Bethany United Methodist Church, front lawn, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 8:30 AM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. bethany21811@ gmail.com, 410-641-2186
OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Jean, 410-208-4149
DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS
Tuesdays through Sept. 25 - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Got bugs or other plant problems? Bring your bagged samples by and let the master gardeners find solutions to your questions. 410-208-4014
ASK A MASTER GARDENER
duck47@gmail.com Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. Dance lessons offered the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 p.m. Dancing follows until 9 p.m. Members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing. com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC
Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. cliff0917@aol.com, 302-540-2127
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Tuesdays through Aug. 14 - Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 6:30 PM 8:30 PM. All skill levels welcome. Activities include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relay games and more. All activities are free. Parents are asked to stay with their children. Denise Ortega, 410-250-0125.
OP FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jean-
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Wednesdays through Sept. 26 - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats, jewelry, clothing, artwork and more. Open to the public. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006 Wednesdays through Aug. 22 (except July 4) - Oasis Pool (formerly known as the Yacht Club Pool), 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Games, contests and music. Cost is $3
Life Support training for medical professionals, pharmacists, dentists, doctors, CNA’s, LPN’s, RN’s or nursing students. Weekly classes offered. Sign up by going to CPRDelaware.com, just click on class calendar or call 302-462-5594 with questions. NAACP meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Info: 443-944-6701.
NAACP MEETINGS
Ocean City AARP 1917 meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at the Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City. Social begins at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. www.aarp1917.org
AARP
for swim members, $5 for Ocean Pines residents and $7 for nonresidents. Only those swimming pay a fee. Food and beverages will be for sale poolside., Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052 http://OceanPines.org Thursdays through Aug. 22 (except July 4) - Oasis Pool (formerly known as the Yacht Club Pool), 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Games, contests and music. Cost is $3 for swim members, $5 for Ocean Pines residents and $7 for nonresidents. Only those swimming pay a fee. Food and beverages will be for sale poolside. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052, http://OceanPines.org
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Thursdays - Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. http://www.BeachSingles.org
BEACH SINGLES
Monthly 2nd and 4th Sundays through July 10 - Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 AM. Allyou-can-eat includes two styles of eggs, sausage, bacon, fried potatoes, creamed chipped beef, toast, pancakes, French toast, coffee and juice. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children. 410-524-7994
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JUNE 22, 2018 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
SHUTTLE BUS DRIVERS Call: 610.212.9949 Seasonal, for Bethany Beach area. 20-30/hrs./week, competitive hourly pay. Flexible days. Must have CDL license with passenger endorsements. Required to pass DOT physical, drug and alcohol testing.
- EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS/FRAMERS (siding, roofing)
- HOME REMODELING PROFESSIONALS (kitchen, bathroom, floor, tile, cabinets)
- WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHS AND MANAGERS
HELP WANTED
Property Management Assistant Full Time w/ Benefits
Send resume to eugene@oc-rem.com Chairside
DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:
molarbiz@yahoo.com
(IICRC certifications a plus)
NOW HIRING Delivery Drivers TOP PAY
Earn $15-$20 Hr. Uniforms & Meal Plans Provided. Benefits Available.
Holding Interviews Thursdays @ 11 a.m. 5601 Coastal Hwy., Bayside or call 443-880-2486
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: Room Attendant, Hskpg House Staff, Laundry Supervisor, Wash Room Attendant, Hskpg Supervisor, Line Cooks, Banquet Cooks, Servers, Banquet Servers, Hostess/Host, Busser, Dishwasher, HVAC Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, Security Guard, Front Desk, Reservation Agent, Purchasing Agent,
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
Groundskeeping/Janitorial 7 days a week, 4-6 hours per day. Leave a message at 443-513-1371.
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $12.00/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Year-Round Part-Time
VALID DL, Background check, Drug & Alcohol-free environment
Please send your resumes at oceantowerconstruction@yahoo.com or call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours.
HELP WANTED
Sea Colony Fitness
WEEKEND SUPERVISOR email:
HELP WANTED
Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced, Year-round Cooks & Servers. Apply in Person. Rt. 50, West OC, or call 410-726-2158 & ask for Alex.
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR FULL TIME TRIM CARPENTER Must have experience and a valid driver’s license. Benefits offered. Apply in person at Beachwood Inc. 11632 Worcester Hwy Showell, MD 21862
jennifer.neal@resortquest.com
Employment is contingent on a drug screen and background check. ResortQuest is an EOE.
Full-time Position
We have two busy rental offices. We are looking for someone who can assist in both our Ocean Pines and Ocean City office. q References required q Professional/Friendly q Must be willing to travel to properties mostly in Ocean Pines and Ocean City q Must work most weekends as needed q Administrative skills needed Please fax resumes, letters, and references to Hileman Real Estate, Inc. Attn: Chris Fax # 410-208-9562 No Phone Calls Please
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Food & Beverage Manager
We are currently recruiting an experienced food & beverage manager to oversee and be responsible for our busy dining room & convention center. Must have strong management experience in a large restaurant, banquet and/or convention services experience, ability to train staff, excellent communication skills and ability to solve problems. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Excellent salary and benefits package. Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Human Resources 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com EOE M/F/D/V
Phillips Crab House Office Cashier Seasonal Position. Basic office duties. Must be available to work days, nights and weekends. Please call 410-289-6821 to schedule an interview. WORK ON THE BEACH RENTING UMBRELLAS AND CHAIRS. HOURS 9-5. CALL OR TEXT 410-726-0315.
or apply online at: Careers.WyndhamWorldwide.com
Office Assistant Needed
HELP WANTED
Come be a part of our team! HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS Front Desk Clerk Must be available weekends and evenings. Fast paced atmosphere. Prev. hotel exp. helpful. Roommaster exp. a + FT Seasonal Room Inspector Must be available on weekends.
Hiring Full or Part Time Lifeguards Pool hours are flexible and evening shifts 6pm-10pm are available. Lobby Attendant 7:30am-2pm
Applications available at the front desk or email to info@fskfamily.com 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842
is now hiring for the following positions:
Distillery Tour Guides, Cooks, A/V Staff, Gardener, General Maintenance, EMT & Boutique Sales. For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/employment
AUTOMOTIVE
Busy automotive tire and service center, has immediate openings for: - Entry Level Technicians - Tire & Lube Techs - MD State Inspectors Must be reliable and have valid driver’s license. Located in Ocean Pines, MD. Exc. Pay and Benefits Call 302-249-7364 or 443-614-3740 Comfort Inn Gold Coast We are seeking to fill the positions of
• Room Attendants • Maintenance • Front Desk Agent
These positions may be full or part time, are yearround, and require a flexible schedule. We offer excellent pay and benefits. Experience is preferred but we will train the right person. Please apply in person at 112th Street, Ocean City, next to the Gold Coast Mall
$1000 SIGNING BONUS FOR PLUMBERS WITH POSEIDON PLUMBING & HOME SERVICES!
We offer paid training, vacation and personal days. We also offer a quality benefits package incl. health, dental, vision and life ins. Wage is BOE from $18-$25. Hours do vary as we are a service company. Based in the Berlin/Ocean City area. What we require: • Valid Driver's License • Reliable form of contact • Background Check • Ability to pass a drug test • Positive attitude and willingness to learn. If you feel that you can fill this position call us to set up an interview. We can be reached at 410-251-1096.
Online www.oceancitytoday.com s d ie if s s la C Convenient, quick, no waiting, no calls ~ Days, nights and weekends Order Your
JUNE 22, 2018
HELP WANTED
DENTAL OFFICE Looking for Front Desk Person w/dental knowledge. Insurance exp helpful. PT or FT hrs neg. No weekends/evenings. Email pkernan@atlanticdental.com or fax resume to 410-213-2955
Become a Better You in 2018!
To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www. ChristinesBeautyShop.com
HELP WANTED
CARPENTERS • FRAMERS GLAZIERS for Premier Glass & Screen. Health Insurance, Vacation & Holiday Benefits. Email resume: premierglass@mchsi.com or call: 302-732-3101
Experienced Cleaners needed for Part-time work in Ocean City & Bethany. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check. Please call 410-202-2887.
Ocean City Today
HELP WANTED
SEASIDE INN, FENWICK FT, Seasonal: LAUNDRY ATTENDANTS, HOUSEKEEPERS. Excellent pay. Apply at: Seaside Inn 1401 Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, 19944.
Kings Arms Motel. Hiring Front Desk, Maintenance and Housekeeping. Apply within. 410-289-6257. HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!
HIRING J-1’s NOW
LOCALS WELCOME!
Cashiers $10-$12 hr. Drivers $12-$16 hr. Cooks $9.25 hr. Applications to be filled out at 81st St. anytime.
WORK ON THE BEACH THIS SUMMER • Now Hiring Students for Over 80 Positions • Provide Exceptional Beach Service to Visitors • Make Lifelong Friends & Memories • Prepare to Sharpen Sales & Customer Service Skills • Vibrant & Energetic Individuals Wanted • Hourly + Commission + Tips
HELP WANTED
Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd street! or call 443-664-2825
Office Assistant Wanted Full time, no benefits. Sundays and one week day off. 8AM-4PM. Must know QuickBooks, MS Word, MS Excel and e-mail. Salary commensurate with training and experience. Must pass drug test and background check. Apply in person to White Horse Park 11647 Beauchamp Rd Berlin, MD, 8AM-4PM Monday through Saturday.
SERVICE PLUMBERS Minimum 3 years experience, DL required. Benefits, great bonus program! Potential of $30+/hour. Email resume to Carol@ CharlesMoonServices.com
Experienced Cleaner Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable. Call 443-513-4024. Only serious inquiries apply.
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Owner Steve Hagen, left, poses outside Tailchasers Restaurant & Dock Bar on 123rd Street, bayside, with employees, from left, Storm Miles, Taylor Foster, Claire Dockman and Mike Mullikin.
Hooked restaurant group opens new Tailchasers eatery
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) Tailchasers Restaurant & Dock Bar, the most recent addition to the Off the Hook Restaurant Group family, is now open for business on 123rd Street and the bay. Restaurateur Steve Hagen purchased the former Parched Pelican restaurant location on May 22 and turned it into a family friendly and boat accommodating establishment featuring American casual cuisine. The restaurant opened Friday, June 8. “We really love this property and we love what it offered with the playground being on the water,” Hagen said. “[It has] plenty of space, a really cool, unique setup upstairs for catering venues, and [we] just fell in love with the property.” The 16,000-square-foot waterfront restaurant and dock bar will serve a variety of dishes, including lobster Rueben, tuna poke bowl, jerk wings, shrimp and rockfish tacos, Chaser’s Burger and Nacho Mama’s grilled cheese, as well as other appe-
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A playground for children is available at Tailchasers Restaurant & Dock Bar, overlooking the bay on 123rd Street.
tizers, entrees and sandwiches. Happy hour takes place Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. Tailchasers has a playground for children and a dock was recently built so patrons can arrive by boat. “In north Ocean City to be able to have some boat access for a restaurant is pretty unique to this part of Ocean City, and I think it’s going to do well,” Hagen said. “And being a guy with four children myself, I know the advantages of being able to go out to a place that has activities for chil-
dren. “I can sit down with my wife and friends and enjoy some cocktails and dinner, and the kids are entertained,” he continued. “I think it’s great and it shows. When we open up, that playground is one of the first places in the restaurant to get packed.” Despite being part of the Off the Hook Restaurant Group, Tailchasers is the only one to not have “Hooked” in the name. “I wanted to get away from having See PLAYGROUND Page 64
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 22, 2018) It’s June and summer is finally here, but so is the official start of hurricane season in the Atlantic. In our coastal town, most properties near the water carry flood insurance, even if the recent Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) maps have placed them within what’s called a “preferred zone” or “X” zone. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will expire on July 31, denying necessary insurance coverage to five million Americans in more than 22,000 communities nationwide. The National Association of Realtors is currently spearheading a call to action amongst its members to urge Congress to act now to reform and extend the NFIP. Participate in this call to action by visiting https://www.nar.realtor/realtorparty. The National Flood Insurance Program aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public property by providing affordable insurance to property owners, renters and businesses, and by encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. By providing up to $350,000 of flood insurance coverage where required for a federally backed mortgage, it is an alternative to taxpayer-funded disaster assistance. While there is a growing market for private flood insurance, for many, the NFIP continues to be the primary source of asset protection against flooding, the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States. If Congress fails to take action to reauthorize the NFIP, it will expire by Sept. 30. Find the flood zone for a specific address at msc.FEMA.gov and learn more about flood insurance at FloodSmart.gov. — Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Urology partnership
Chesapeake Urology Associates, LLC recently announced a partnership with Peninsula Urology Associates, which serves patients on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Delaware. This partnership further expands Chesapeake’s geographic reach with new Maryland offices in Salisbury and Berlin, along with expansion into Delaware with an office in Seaford. Chesapeake Urology is a fully-integrated urology practice providing a comprehensive array of urologic services to its patients. The company operates 28 medical offices and 18 AAAHC-certified ambulatory surgery centers in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Carroll, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Wicomico and Worcester counties, Baltimore City, and Sussex County, Delaware, and has a staff of more than 800 including 87 physicians, 80 who are urologists. For additional information, please visit ChesapeakeUrology.com.
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(Left) Manager Paul Lebelle poses for a photo behind the second-floor lounge bar at Tailchasers Restaurant & Dock Bar on 123rd Street and the bay earlier this week. Tailchasers Restaurant & Dock Bar replaced the Parched Pelican and features casual American cuisine.
had several agents ranking in May’s Top 100 for the Greater Baltimore Region: Jamie Caine, third; Matthew James, fifth; Nancy Reither, seventh; Eric Green, 11th; Anita Kurrle, 44th; Dan Clayland, 46th; Ed Galyon, 60th; Jennifer Cropper, 64th; Terri Moran, 65th; Cyndie Hollowell, 66th; Shawn Kotwica, 67th; Maryellen Rosenblit, 91st; and Whitney Jarvis, 99th. Top 20 Teams: McNamara & Associates, first.
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Playground popular spot at new Tailchasers Restaurant Continued from Page 63 the Hooked restaurants so close together – having one a quarter-mile down the road and another one a mile down the road,” Hagen said. “We wanted to go for a different concept. We actually threw it out to our staff just to come up with some names.” Hagen has been in the restaurant business since he was 16 years old. He opened his first restaurant, Off the Hook, in Bethany Beach eight years ago, followed by Just Hooked in Fenwick Island, Delaware, and Hooked on 81st Street in Ocean City, one year later. In 2015, he launched Hooked Up Ale House & Raw Bar in Millville, Delaware. “Every chef’s dream is opening their own restaurant,” Hagen said. “I think we provide a high level of service [and] hospitality. I think our food is spectacular. We’re pretty much a chef-driven restaurant group.” Tailchasers is a first-come, firstserve establishment. It does not take reservations; however, larger parties can call ahead in order for the restau-
rant to accommodate accordingly. The restaurant has indoor dining space, outdoor patios and beach seating. Hagen said the restaurant plans to offer a brunch menu sometime in July. The brunch menu would be available from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We put a lot of thought in our food [and] our menu concepts, with the addition of our bar manager, Patina Pew,” Hagen said. “She has taken it to another level with our drinks and our cocktail list. I couldn’t be more excited about that. I think overall, it’s just a fantastic venue. “I think it’s a spot where you can come and have any level of a dining experience that you want,” he continued. “If you want to just come and hang out with the kids at the playground, you can do that. If you want to come up by boat and just relax in the middle of the day and enjoy happy hour with us, you can do that with the casual atmosphere.” Tailchasers opens daily for lunch at 11:30 a.m. For more information about the restaurant, call 443-6647075.
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Deeley Insurance Group wins automation award in Atlanta (June 22, 2018) Deeley Insurance Group was recently presented the Automation Excellence Award during the NetVU annual awards gala held during the Accelerate conference in Atlanta. NetVU is a national network of product users for Vertafore agency management software. The Automation Excellence Award recognizes insurance agencies that have demonstrated significant achievements in automation technology to promote productivity and increased client service. Winners have advanced cutting-edge ideas to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
“These individuals and organizations have excelled in leadership, innovation, advocacy and volunteer development,” said NetVU CEO Kitty Ambers. “They inspire us to be our best at using technology to improve our business processes, increase productivity and better serve our customers.” With offices located in Willards, Maryland and Lewes, Delaware, Deeley Insurance Group is a privately held independent insurance agency specializing in employee benefits, business and personal insurances. To learn more, visit deeleyinsurance.com.
Deeley Insurance Group received the Automation Excellence Award during the NetVU annual awards gala held during the Accelerate conference in Atlanta. Pictured, from left, are Brent Rineck, NetVU board chairman; Laura Deeley Bren, Deeley Insurance Group president and Beth Bell, CFO and vice president of operations; and Michael Foy, NetVU chairman-elect.
Worcester’s Habitat branch inducts new board members (June 22, 2018) Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Inc. recently held its annual meeting and inducted three new members to its board of directors. The new board members include: Dr. Mithila Jegathesan, pediatrician, Chesapeake Pediatrics & Adolescent Associates; Matthew Record, princi-
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Habitat for Humanity fights against substandard housing Continued from Page 65 contribute her knowledge to promote the health and wellbeing of the communities in Worcester County. Record believes in the families and communities of Worcester County and is very honored to serve families who are striving to improving the neighborhoods. “I believe that happens one house and home at a time and Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County is a leading organization in these efforts,” Record said. “The reason I joined habitat is that I love taking care of patients in Worcester County and this is another way I can help serve the community I love,” Yonker added. “Habitat is a great organization with a great mission and I’m honored to be a part [of it].” “We are thrilled to welcome such a dynamic group of leaders to our board of directors this year,” said Andrea Bowland, executive director. “We also had the opportunity to celebrate one of our long-serving members, Dr. Scott Knowlton. It’s always difficult to say goodbye to someone who has contributed so much and was such an integral part of our Habitat team, but we are very fortunate to
have three new members coming on board to continue our mission to serve Worcester County families.” After eight years of serving Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County and the local community, Dr. Knowlton retired from the board of directors. Knowlton was an integral part of Habitat Worcester’s working board, helping to transition the affiliate from an all-volunteer run group, to a staffed organization. Knowlton championed Habitat Worcester’s fundraisers, particularly the annual gala, and will continue to offer his support to the organization. The Habitat Worcester’s board is governed by the following elected officers: President Matthew Manos, Vice President Vicki Harmon, Treasurer Ross Bergey, Secretary Mark Vastine and Past President Lauren Bunting. Additional board members include Josh Esworthy, Austin Purnell, Eric Cropper, and the new additions – Dr. Yonker, Dr. Jegathesan and Record. Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Inc. is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, and is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on
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VISITING HARRIS Realtors and association staff from across Maryland meet with Rep. Andy Harris on Capitol Hill during the 2018 National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings & Expo. The purpose of the visits was to share with elected officials NAR’s legislative priorities, which this year include strong net neutrality protections, long term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), tax policy improvements, and equal access to housing opportunities.
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The Coldwell Banker Harbor Homes Sales Team inspects a new house under construction in the River Run Golf Club & Community.
Harbor Homes picks Coldwell Banker
(June 22, 2018) Ed Wehnert, Associate Broker of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recently announced that he and Coldwell Banker have been selected by Harbor Homes to be their exclusive sales and marketing team. The principals of Harbor Homes have built and developed numerous communities and homes throughout Worcester County over the last 25-
plus years. Currently the company is finishing 26 new fee simple duplex and triplex townhomes in the West Harbor Village community on Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City. It also has five homes for sale in River Run and Ocean Pines under construction. Wehnert brings 30-plus years of experience specializing in new home sales. Wehnert has asked Colleen
Deptula to be the project manager and they have organized a team of 15 Coldwell Banker Realtor sales associates to focus their efforts on selling the new homes and townhomes. The sales team will be holding open houses and showing furnished models to prospective buyers and other Realtors. Call Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 410-5246111 for more information.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11100 CRUSADER LA., UNIT #104 BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Eleonor C. Lindner dated April 28, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4694, folio 751 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JULY 6, 2018 AT 1:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 104 in Phase No. 1 of “The Marina Villa Condominium at GlenRiddle” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-748755. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $42,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale.
Ocean City Today / Public Notices If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 68895. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-6/21/3t _________________________________ Hofmeister & Breza 11019 McCormick Rd., Suite 400 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 410-832-8822
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE TOWNHOUSE CONDOMINIUM 102 6TH STREET, UNIT #4 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Harold V. Harbold, II and Peggy W. Harbold, dated August 7, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3829, folio 500 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 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 JULY 9, 2018 AT 12:00 pm ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and known as Condominium Unit Number 4 in the “Sunset South Townhouse Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-258294. The property is believed to be im-
proved by a townhouse condominium containing a foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, FHA electric heat and central air conditioning. The property has an attached 2-car garage. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, agreements and rights-of-way as may affect same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $5,000 will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees in their sole discretion. The deposit must be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 2 business days after the sale, and delivered to the office of the auctioneer in the same form as the initial deposit. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit(s) may be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone other than the holder of the indebtedness. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. All taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses for the property 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 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. Upon refund of the deposit to purchaser, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustees. The conveyance of the property by the Substitute Trustees to the purchaser at settlement shall be by Trustees’ Deed without covenants or special warranties. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to: (1) accept or reject any and all bids and to sell the property in any manner which the Substitute Trustees determines, in their sole discretion, may provide the highest yield to the secured party, (2) modify
JUNE 22, 2018 or waive the requirement for bidders’ deposits and terms of sale and/or settlement, and (3) to withdraw all or any part of the property from the sale prior to acceptance of the final bid. The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any recourse, representations or warranties, either express or implied, as to its nature, condition or description. No representations are made as to the property. Neither the Substitute Trustees, nor any other party, make any warranty or representation of any kind or nature regarding the physical condition of, the description of, or title to the property. The property will be sold subject to any violation notices and subject to all conditions, restrictions, easements, covenants, encumbrances, and agreements of record and all terms, conditions, notes, and matters as set forth and described in the Deed of Trust. The purchaser is responsible for, and the property is sold subject to, any environmental matter or condition, whether latent or observable, if any, that may exist at or affect or relate to the property and to any governmental requirements affecting the same. NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustees nor their agents or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact the Substitute Trustees. Stephanie H. Hurley, Robert S. Glushakow, Scott R. Robinson, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-6/21/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 37 WATERTOWN RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Kathleen M. Conahan a/k/a Kathleen Winter, dated March 4, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5219, folio 208 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
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JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
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 $17,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #17-603403). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE BORDERLINKS I CONDOMINIUM OCEAN PINES, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-18-000117, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Borderlinks Condominium building complex located at 438 Ocean Parkway. Berlin. MD 21811, the following described property located in the Community of Ocean Pines, in the Third Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, JUNE 22,2018 AT 9:00 A.M. Units Ak-11 Ar-18 Bz-52 Aa-1 Bu-47 Ba-27 Be-31 Bj-36 Aq-17 Ab-2 Bz-52 Aa-1 Ak-11 Be-31 Be-31 Bz-52 Ab-2 Bi-35 Bj-36 Bk-37 Be-31 Bo-41 Bi-35 Aa-1
Time Intervals Wk 23 Wk 42 Wk 18 Wk 21 Wk 35 Wk 22 Wk 21 Wk 17 Wk 14 Wk 35 Wk 20 Wk 32 Wk 35 Wk 22 Wk 24 Wk 39 Wk 33 Wk 35 Wk 21 Wk 21 Wk 9 Wk 20 Wk 21 Wk 24
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Borderlinks I Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property 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 warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2018 maintenance fee, if applicable, and all other incidental settlement
costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-6/7/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE BORDERLINKS I CONDOMINIUM OCEAN PINES, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-18-000119, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Borderlinks Condominium building complex located at 438 Ocean Parkway. Berlin. MD 21811, the following described property located in the Community of Ocean Pines, in the Third Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 AT 9:15 A.M. Units Ad-4 An-14 Bc-29 Ag-7 Bq-43 Ad-4 Ad-4 Ag-7 Br-44 Bf-32 Bx-50 Bc-29 Bq-43 Al-12 Aj-10 An-14 Br-44 By-51 Bg-33 By-51
Time Intervals Wk2 Wk23 Wk35 Wk31 Wk31 Wk35 Wk 11 Wk39 Wk26 Wk32 Wk33 Wk42 Wk30 Wk32 Wk33 Wk46 Wk25 Wk23 Wk34 Wk37
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Borderlinks I Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of
PAGE 69 record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2018 maintenance fee, if applicable, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-6/7/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12801 OLD STAGE RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David A. Ehatt and Cheryl Ehatt, dated May 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4727, folio 523 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JULY 2, 2018 AT 2:01 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $20,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Bal-
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PAGE 70 ance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-42850). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-6/14/3t _________________________________ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMOND, P.A. SUITE 200 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 ROBERT J. LEE Plaintiff, v. THOMAS KELSO, et al, Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO: C-23-CV-18-000113
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all right of redemption in the following property described below in the State of Maryland, sold by the Collector of Taxes for Worcester County and the
State of Maryland to Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item Number: 96, Account Number 03041832, Property Description: LOT B-09-106, 13563 SQ FT, TAIL OF THE FOX DR, PL OCEAN PINES SEC 9; Deed Reference: 873/99, et seq.; Assessed to: Robert E. Warfield & Others. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid although more than six (6) months and a day from the date of sale has expired. It is thereupon this 30th day of May, 2018, by the Circuit Court for WORCESTER County: ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks on or before the 2nd day of July, 2018, warning all persons interested in the Property to appear before this Court by the 29th day of July, 2018 and redeem the Property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption to the Property, and vesting Plaintiff with title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE Entered: Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD May 30, 2018 True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-6/7/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 STEPHEN VIQUEIRA 16608 Gaines Road Broad Run, VA 20137 Plaintiff vs. ESTATE OF MILDRED SHOWELL GINN c/o Donda Lee Showell, Pers. Rep. 1101 Maple Street Delmar, MD 21875 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Maureen Howarth, Esq. 1 West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 402 Dighton Avenue Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-18-000097
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for
Worcester County, to the plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: 100’ X 220’, 402 Dighton Avenue, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Parcel Number 02016060, Deed Ref. 1947/294, said property being assessed to Mildred Showell Ginn (deceased). The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 19, 2017, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 26th of April, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three consecutive weeks, on or before the 26th of June, 2018, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Brian D. Shockley JUDGE Entered: Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD April 27, 2018 True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/7/3t _________________________________ JAN-PAUL LUKAS ESQ STEVEN D. COX, LLC 105 WEST MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17437 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARC ALAN ZEVE Notice is given that Kathy Ann Zeve, 206 South Washington Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on May 29, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marc Alan Zeve who died on May 27, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 29th day of November, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal
JUNE 22, 2018 representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Kathy Ann Zeve Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 07, 2018 OCD-6/7/3t _________________________________ VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES BORDERLINKS TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. c/o Pines Property Management, Inc. 11029 Cathell Road Berlin, MD 21811 Plaintiff v. FRANK K. LOCKE PATRICIA W. LOCKE etal. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-18-000120
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 15th day of June 2018 , that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of July 2018 , provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 9th day of July 2018 . The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare
Price
Wk 22, #AI-12 Wk 32, #Aj-10 Wk 35, #Au-21 Wk 37, #Bb-28 Wk 11, #Bf-32 Wk 27, #Aj-10 Wk 29, #Bn-40 Wk 42, #Bn-40 Wk 26, #Bn-40 Wk 23, #Bq-43 Wk 21, #By-51 Wk 33, #Bg-33 Wk 31, #Aj-10 Wk 29, #Bx-50 Wk 30, #Bx-50 Wk 31, #By-51 Wk 27, #Bc-29
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JUNE 22, 2018 $1,200.00 $50.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Susan Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/21/3t _________________________________
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BORDERLINKS I TIME INTERVAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. c/o Pines Property Management, Inc. 11029 Cathell Road Berlin, MD 21811 Plaintiff v. JOYCE M. LIVINGSTON et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-18-000118
PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning June 21, 2018 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 081-18 2009 090-18 2004
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Wk 25, #Ba-27 Wk 34, #Ae-5 Wk 24, #Ak-11 Wk 31, #Bk-37 Wk 37, #Ar-18 Wk 38, #Bk-37 Wk 33, #Aa-1 Wk 14, #Ab-2 Wk 29, #Bu47 Wk 1, #Ar-18 Wk 39, #As-19 Wk 22, #Aa-1 Wk 6, #Ak-11 Wk 22, #As-19 Wk 15, #Ab-2 Wk 16, #As-19 Wk 28, #Aq-17 Wk 10, #Aa-1 Wk 26, #Bv-48 Wk 25, #Be-31 Wk 22, #Bu47
$1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $550.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 $50.00 $2,000.00 $50.00 $50.00 $500.00 $50.00 $500.00 $50.00 $50.00 $1,000.00 $50.00 $1,400.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Susan Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/21/3t _________________________________
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NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 19th day of June, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of July, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 16th day of July. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-454(3), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the BM-1, Bayside Marine, Zoning District, to permit an amusement arcade. The site of the request is described as located on unnumbered lots which are part of Parcel 6755, Map 0113, of the A. Bennett Boulden Survey; further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway north of 53rd Street, and locally known as 5303-05 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JACLYN CUTLIP (FILE #18-12100003) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concern-
ing this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-6/14/2t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17451 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES E. DICK Notice is given that Timothy M. Dick, 417 Brentwood Road, Havertown, PA 19083, was on June 08, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles E. Dick who died on May 5, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of December, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Timothy M. Dick Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 14, 2018 OCD-6/14/3t _________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE OCEAN CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PROJECTS The Town of Ocean City is proposing to complete two programs at Ocean City Municipal Airport including the On-Airport Obstruction Removal and Environmental Mitigation Program and the Runway 14-32 RSA Standards and Rehabilitation Program. The On-Airport Obstruction Removal and Environmental Mitigation Program is needed to protect public safety and preserve the existing arrival and departure procedures by removal of tree obstructions to the 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 77 surfaces of Runway 14-32 and Runway 2-20
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PAGE 72 that are located on Airport property. The program additionally completes Critical Area mitigation with on-Airport shrub and small tree plantings and tidal wetland mitigation through conversion and enhancement of existing wetlands. The Runway 14-32 RSA Standards and Rehabilitation Program adheres to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards and improves safety by enhancing the Runway Safety Area (RSA) and Runway Object Free Area (ROFA) of Runway 1432; maintaining the function, safety, and utility of Runway 14-32 by rehabilitating the pavement; increasing the runway to taxiway separation distance from 200 feet to 300 feet; demolishing direct runway access taxiways from the terminal apron to the runway; and providing for the required wingtip clearances from the terminal apron taxilane to transient parking positions. All proposed work is located on Airport property at 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811, portions of which are located within the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area. Public comments for these programs may be directed to Mr. Jaime Giandomenico, Airport Manager, by email to jgiandomenico@oceancitymd.gov or by fax to 410-213-7749; comments will be accepted until July 20, 2018. OCD-6/21/1t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. DEBORAH F. SINNOTT GERARD F. SINNOTT 10531 Shady Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-18-000038
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 15th day of June, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 10531 Shady Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of July, 2018, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 9th day of July, 2018. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $190,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/21/3t _________________________________
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Our primary election recommendations
As the final countdown begins for next Tuesday’s primary elections in Worcester County, “balance” is the word voters should consider when they go to mark their ballots. With a couple of exceptions, political ideology and personal alliances should have nothing to do with the county positions up for election. That said, the ballots next Tuesday will contain the names of many capable people. From that list, we are recommending the candidates we feel offer the best balance of experience, fairness and sense of the community. Most importantly, all citizens registered to vote must exercise that privilege. Barring the unlikely success of write-in campaigns in November, the contests for delegate, state’s attorney, sheriff and the Orphans’ Court will be decided Tuesday on the Republican side of the ballot. For State Delegate: We recommend Ocean City Councilman Wayne Hartman. A successful businessman, he is a fiscal conservative and is not shy
about expressing his opinion. The latter will be especially important in a House of Delegates controlled by a Democratic majority. His assertiveness is tempered by a willingness to consider other opinions before adopting a position. For State’s Attorney: We recommend Kris Heiser. An Ocean City resident and assistant state’s attorney in Wicomico County, she also served in Worcester County under then-State’s Attorney Joel Todd. She has management and courtroom experience and has trained new prosecutors. She also believes community outreach is part of the job. Heiser has been endorsed by the Ocean City Fraternal Order of Police, Sheriff Reggie Mason and other notable figures in Worcester. Her competition, interim State’s Attorney Bill McDermott, is a capable person, but our pursuit of balance calls for a clean break between the chief prosecutor’s office and the Circuit Court, where McDermott’s former boss as state’s attorney, Judge
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Beau Oglesby, now sits. For Worcester County Sheriff: We recommend Matt Crisafulli. Crisafulli is a long-time member of the sheriff’s office, who has been supervising its drug abuse resistance education program. He believes strong law enforcement is vital in combatting drug abuse, but he also understands that prevention is part of the cure. He has the endorsements of current Sheriff Reggie Mason and his predecessor, Chuck Martin. We feel he will run an operation that’s dedicated to upholding the law and working with the community. For Register of Wills: We recommend Chief Deputy Register of Wills Terri Delaney Westcott. She has been a vital part of this smoothly operating office for almost two decades, and that guarantees an easy transition and no on-the-job training. If she wins, she will face Democrat Nicole Caudell, a criminal clerk of the
court in Snow Hill, in the November general election. For County Commissioner District 3: We recommend incumbent Republican Bud Church He earns our endorsement because of his long service on that board and his ability to compromise when the situation calls for it. Should he win, and he almost certainly will, he will face Democratic Berlin Town Councilman Zackery Tyndall in November. For Orphans’ Court Judge: We recommend returning incumbents Chief Judge Linda Hess and associate judge Mike Diffendal, and bringing in current OPA board member Cheryl Jacobs. As there are no Democratic candidates for these posts, the primary will establish the three-judge panel. Hess and Diffendal have done the job, while Jacobs has demonstrated her capacity to serve in public office by virtue of her tenure on the Ocean Pines Board of Directors.
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By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher Many things we used to think were wrong or not good for us are now accepted and even encouraged by society. Take the bikini, for instance. When it was invented in 1946 by a Frenchman (who else?), this twopiece was seen as so scandalous that he had to hire a stripper to model it, causing most of the male population of France to go “oui-oui-oui-oui” all the way home, while Americans expressed shock and dismay. Flash forward to last week: As I walked along the sidewalk, a woman wearing what appeared to be a bar coaster passed by me. I can’t say for certain, but I swear she smiled at me from behind as she walked away. Then there’s gambling — time was the mob controlled what was then an immoral pursuit. That was until the politicians said, “Saaaaay, there’s good money in gambling, and that makes gambling good.” And alcohol: Once outlawed, politicians saw what was happening and said, “Saaaaay, there’s …” and now it’s been shown that a drink or so a week can prolong your life. And marijuana: The 1936 propaganda film, “Reefer Madness,” showed us that marijuana turned
good girls into hotsy-totsies, led guys to kill each other and drove you craaaaaazy. Now, we don’t even call it marijuana; it’s cannabis, (Latin for “Ummmm”) and it heals your pain. I never thought about any of these things, as I believe people should be able to do whatever, as long as they keep their whatever to themselves and others of the same mind. But I didn’t realize how far we have traveled as a culture until recently, when my wife, who is wise beyond my years I have been told, volunteered this observation about the public’s growing desire to escape into computer-generated realities. “You know what they used to call people who created and occupied their own realities?” she asked without waiting for a reply. “Insane.” Good point, and now I’m wondering if being virtually insane is different from being do-it-yourself nuts? All I have concluded so far is that I had an invisible friend in my tothood who had answers for everything (mostly wrong) and that I might seek his counsel. It’s perfectly normal to see people all the time walking, running and driving while talking to someone who isn’t there. Now, so can I. As long as I’m not drinking, smoking something or smiling backwards.
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Editor, The Art League of Ocean City would like to sincerely thank the 17 sponsors who stepped up to sponsor 32 art-enhanced trash cans that are now in the sand on the Ocean City beach from the Delaware line to the fishing pier. The color designs are colorful and beautiful and, most important for beach cleanliness, visible from a distance. Our environmentally-conscious trash can sponsors for 2018 include: The Gateway Grand, HMRA, Beach Bites, Paige Cox, Valentine Accounting, Ish Boutique, The Hobbit Restaurant, Glitter & Gold, Frulu, Delaware Elevator, Mother’s Cantina, Barn 34, Indigo Octopus, OC Elks Lodge #2645, Pit-n-Pub, the Davis & Lepson families, and Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke’s School of Dundalk. The success of our project would not have been possible without the support of Ocean City’s Public Works Department who deployed the cans on the beach and made sure they were in the right spot, especially Hal Adkins, Woody Vickers, Tom Dy, and Ronnie Shockley.
We would also like to thank the member artists of the Art League who provided the original designs, and Sun Signs for producing the wraps for the cans. The Art League and Public Works developed the Art CAN Clean Beaches program from an idea brought forward by Ocean City Councilman Tony DeLuca and the Ocean City Green Team. The program hopes to remind beachgoers that trash belongs in the receptacles and not in the sand. A $5,000 grant through the Maryland Environmental Trust’s Clean-Up and Green-Up Maryland helped fund the project. Rina Thaler Executive Director Art League of Ocean City Ocean City Center for the Arts
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Editor, I applaud our Ocean City officials who refused to accept the offer of goodies from Big Wind in exchange for dropping opposition to wind farms in our viewshed. Continued on Page 76
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Change in local fire funding formula offered Continued from Page 1 remain amicable” during one of the several ongoing disputes involving the resort of late. Purnell asked Mitrecic to remind the mayor to send communications intended for the commissioners to Higgins. Formally, Meehan asked for a meeting between the county commissioners and the mayor and council of Ocean City at a date to be determined to discuss resort government’s funding. For years, the resort has sought a tax differential — a setoff or credit for services the county provides but the resort duplicates. The state allows for tax differentials elsewhere in the state, but it’s up to the individual counties to adopt them. Worcester is one of only a few counties that do not have some sort of differential struc-
ture in place. Instead of funding municipalities through tax percentages, the county has long provided unrestricted grants to the municipalities as a substitute. Commissioner Jim Bunting asked the obvious question. “If we agree to this, will they drop the lawsuit?” Mitrecic said he didn’t know. Ocean City filed suit in Circuit Court at the beginning of the year to force the county to provide some sort of differential. How much it might be, at this point, is anyone’s guess. Ocean City paid for a study about a decade ago that placed the figure around $17 million. The county funded its own study in 2016, and came up with a price of almost $8 million. The resort gets about $2 million in an unrestricted
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grant from the county each year, which doesn’t count other grants and pass-through funding. Commissioner Bud Church said he was approached by two council members who echoed the letter’s remarks. Church did not identify those council members. Commissioner Chip Bertino asked County Attorney Maureen Howarth to weigh in, but she declined to do so during open session. Obtaining legal advice from counsel is an exception to Maryland’s open meetings law. “Fair enough,” Bertino replied. No court date for the case between the resort and county has been set.
Meehan also asked the county to form a task force to examine the funding formula for local fire departments and companies. Several municipalities expressed displeasure at the funding rates during budget negotiations, which concluded earlier this month. Meehan suggested the county move to a fire district system. “These are things that were just brought to my attention,” Mitrecic said. “I’m not looking for action today.” The commissioners obliged his final remark, and retired to closed session.
Letters to the editor Continued from Page 74 Not so for the Interior Department, which bowed to a lobbying campaign by wind and oil companies by gutting the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The treaty, first signed by the US, Canada, and Britain in 1916 and codified by an act of Congress, has been one of our most effective environmental laws, protecting countless seabirds that migrate off the coasts of the North Atlantic. Subsequent congressional modifications of the Act have focused on protections for bird habitats. Under the threat of regulatory action, wind companies had worked with the Fish and Wildlife Service to study bird migration patterns to find the best places to site their structures. No more. Perhaps if this act were still enforced, scientists would find that placing giant bird-killing wind turbines further offshore would lessen the im-
pacts to wildlife. Could some species be driven to extinction by placing wind farms close to the coast? Now, we may never know until it’s too late. It’s bad enough that Marylanders are forced to subsidize these wind companies with billions of dollars, but it’s really an outrage that our money could go to slaughter birds. There are better ways to lessen dependence on fossil fuels. Several powerful environmental groups, including the Audubon Society and the Natural Resources Defense Council, are suing the Interior Department over this action. Perhaps Town officials could look into helping in some way with the lawsuit. After all, it’s not just our viewshed that’s at stake; it’s our ocean ecosystem and its value to tourism. Our name says it all: We are OCEAN City. Spencer Rowe Ocean City
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Visit by viking ship includes its own village Continued from Page 1 the equivalent of the space shuttle,” he said. “This was modern tech back then.” Despite attention to historic detail, the Draken does contain modern updates, including motorization, to meet present day safety standards, Miller said. Miller said that in addition to the sailing vessel, a Draken Village, including merchandise and educational exhibits, will be set-up on the ballfield at the adjacent Downtown Recreation Complex. “This is not just the vessel [but] also a portside exhibition they bring into town,” he said. “It also gives the town the ability to add to that village experience for the patrons.” The charge to come onboard will be $12 for adults and $6 for children, which was the same price charged to tour the Spanish galleon last summer, Miller said. In similar fashion to last years’ vessel visitation, the town would keep just over 15 percent of ticket sales for the event. “The goal is cover cost of expenses [and] any net profit goes back to the ship,” he said. Financial concerns nearly nixed the Draken visit when first presented, Miller said.
“Initially, when this vessel came to us several months ago, they were looking for an appearance fee, which was really out of the question,” he said. Through financial backing from an alcohol beverage company, Miller said plans came to fruition. “They do have an alcohol tour sponsor that helped make this possible,” he said. “[Special Events] will oversee the marketing and public relations related to the vessel.” The Draken “Stopover Experience” will begin on Aug. 22 with an opening reception scheduled for the ship’s arrival about 5 p.m. Over the next eight days, the Draken will welcome visitors between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., with departure set for Aug. 29 at roughly 9:30 p.m. Miller is coordinating with Ocean City convention center Director Larry Noccolino to schedule a lecture and documentary screening relating to the Draken visit. Miller consulted with Greg Hall from Tow Boat U.S. to confirm that the Draken, which has a draft of 6.5 feet, could clear the inlet. “High tides do coincide with our arrival and departure,” he said. “From talking with Greg [Hall], there is no issue with the vessel getting in and out.”
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In late August the resort will welcome the worlds’ largest modern Viking ship, the Draken Harald Harfagre, for a week plus stopover from ports far and wide.
Councilwoman Mary Knight said the Draken Village could attract larger crowds than previous vessel visits. “I think this will bring additional people because of the village and the educational aspect,” she said. “The galleon … there was just a few vendors, so this village is really exciting.” The council voted unanimously,
with Councilman John Gehrig absent, to approve plans for hosting the ship and crew. The Draken’s 2018 East Coast tour sets sail from Mystic Seaport in Connecticut on July 10, with more than a dozen stopovers planned between Maine and South Carolina through mid-October. For more information visit drakenhh.com.
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New digs sought by Grace Center Continued from Page 19 He said the lease ends in June, but there is a 90-day extension written into the sale. “It may be possible to get some additional time,” he said. “I’m actually meeting with [Ottey] next week to see if there may be some flexibility, if need arises.” Ottey, on Tuesday, confirmed the meeting. “The fact is we are meeting with them to talk about possibilities,” she said, adding that a commercial office space on the site is also part of the sale. Failla said the board is open to other ideas. To contact the center, call 443-513-4124 or visit the office Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The center also is also in the process of rebranding itself as the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health, Failla confirmed. “It’s going to be changing, but we have not announced that change yet,” Failla said. “It’s something we’re going to be introducing as a program over the next month or two. “We’ve been around since 2010 and we’ve expanded beyond a pregnancy center, which really is what led us to eventually utilizing a new name,” he added. ˚
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) Ocean City icon Norman “Boardwalk Elvis” Webb, who died last Saturday, left a legacy that touched the hearts of multiple generations over the last half century. Webb, who was born on the Fourth of July in 1939, passed away at the age of 78 on June 16 at his home in Showell. Longtime friend Tim Gilbert met Webb, who was developmentally disabled, in the mid-1960s while hanging out on the Boardwalk as a youth. “Back then he had a boombox with an 8-track tape player and he would sing along,” he said. “I seem to remember ‘Wild Thing’ was a big number for him.” Mayor Rick Meehan became acquainted with Webb while working at Funcade on the Boardwalk during the same era. “At that time, he was just Norman to everybody,” he said. “He had his boom box on his shoulder and really became kind of a mascot for the kids on Ninth Street in the 1960s.” Meehan said Webb would make a habit of using the arcade photo booth to provide fans keepsake memories. “He’d come over to the counter and ask if I’d cut them up for him and he’d hand them out to the girls who
were hanging around him,” he said. “He was quite a character.” Those photos eventually drifted to the western shore, inspiring Gilbert and fellow teenage admirers of Webb to create an ad hoc fan club. “We took those pictures back to Baltimore and made fan club badges,” he said. Starting in the 1960s, Meehan made a point to save pictures of Webb over the years. “I really have the pictorial history of Norman J. Webb as he transformed from Boardwalk Norman to Boardwalk Elvis,” PHOTO COURTESY TIM GILBERT he said. “The transi- “Boardwalk Elvis” was one of the guests of honor during the 21st tion to Boardwalk Night of 100 ELVISes in Hunt Valley, Maryland, in December 2014. Elvis occurred probably 1973-1974.” “That’s when the persona kicked in Gilbert said around that time and he went heavy on the Elvis catasomeone mentioned to Norman he log at that point,” he said. Gilbert formed a deeper bond with looked and sounded like the rock n’ roll pioneer from Tupelo, Mississippi. Webb after intervening when a bar crowd harassed the solitary figure one night in the mid-1970s. “He was kind to people and trusting [but] some people are just jerks,” he said. “I waded into a crowd of people jostling him around and asked if he was going home.” When Gilbert learned Webb was lacking accommodations that evening, he opened, and never closed, his front door to the musical troubadour. “I brought him to my place and he ended up stopping in there a lot of weekends for the next couple of years,” he said. “He knew where to come if he needed a place to stay in Ocean City if he wasn’t going back out to Showell.” Although an adherent to Facebook in later years, back in the 1970s, Webb carried ledger books for fans, largely female, to sign, Gilbert said. “Some of them were very sweet … and some were like, ‘Norman go back under the rock you came from,’” he said. “He didn’t read, so he’d go, ‘She likes me don’t she?’ and I’d go, ‘Oh man, this one really likes you.’” In 2014, Gilbert invited Webb to attend the annual Night of 100 ELVISes, which has united Presley adherents for a December gathering in Baltimore for the last quarter century. After attending in previous years, Gilbert thought Webb would be in his element, but wasn’t sure how to get him involved. “I didn’t have any real connection See OC’S Page 82
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OBITUARIES NORMAN J. “BOARDWALK ELVIS” WEBB Showell Norman J. “Boardwalk Elvis” Webb, age 78, of Showell died Saturday, June 16, 2018 at home. He was born in Bishopville and was the son of the late Virgil James and Catherine L. (Mitchell) Webb. He had worked for many years for Bunting’s Nurseries and also Oliver Smith Norman Webb Farms. Norman was well known and will be fondly remembered as an Ocean City icon. On any given day he could be seen in Ocean Pines riding his bike along Route 589, waving to his numerous fans. He had a special way of touching the lives of thousands of people. He is survived by, two brothers, Virgil L. Webb and wife, Joan, of Showell and Joshua B. Webb of Whaleyville, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry W. Webb and John A. Webb Sr. and a sister, Audrey W. Topping; his sisters-in-law, Mary Webb and Patricia Webb, and a brother-in-law, Robert Topping. A funeral service was held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. Burial was in Redmen’s Cemetery in Selbyville. In lieu of flowers, donations to help defray funeral expenses can be sent to Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home, P.O. Box 267, Selbyville, Delaware 19975. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. HUGH FREDERICK WILDE, SR. Ocean City Hugh Frederick Wilde, Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his home. Raised in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mary McKenzie Wilde.
He is survived by his sons, Hugh F. Wilde, Jr. and his wife, Toni, of Bishopville, and J. Ross Wilde and his wife, Cindi, of Ocean City, and his longtime companion, Lina PerezHugh Wilde, Sr. Mera. There are four grandsons, Ryan F. Wilde, J.T. Wilde, Zachary F. Wilde and Joshua P. Wilde. Preceding him in death was his former wife, Patricia Cropper Wilde. Mr. Wilde had served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. During his service in Washington, D.C., he was part of a two-person honor guard for dignitaries such as Winston Churchill, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth. He was an underwriter for the Insurance Company of North America and also sold insurance for Metropolitan Life Insurance. In 1962, he built the Flamingo Motel in Ocean City, the Dunes in 1963, the Sahara in 1964, the Thunderbird in 1967, the Beachmark in 1970 the Executive in 1971, the Tides in 1972, the Tides Annex in 1974, and the Sahara West in 1981. He served on the board of directors at Calvin B. Taylor Bank, and was president from 1969 until 1971 of the Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Recruited by his friend Ray Coates, Sr., together they started the Berlin Little League. In 2001 he founded The Wilde Charitable Foundation which contributes to local and national charities. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin. Rev. Michael Moyer will officiate. Friends may call on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Entombment will be private for the family. A donation in his memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box
1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Rd. Suite D, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. GRACE VIRGINIA POWELL Newark Grace Virginia Powell, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her home. Born Nov. 6, 1921, she was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude Dryden Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Burton PowGrace Powell ell, and three brothers, James, Vernon and Albert Robinson. Grace is survived by her daughter, Betty Powell, and son, Roy Powell, both of Newark. There are four grandchildren, Earl Hall, III, Jennifer Jahn and husband, Paul, Crystal Violante and husband, Nobie, Jeffrey Hall, and five great-grandchildren. She also leaves a sister, Ellen Hargis, of Snow Hill, and several nieces and nephews. Grace enjoyed sewing, reading, taking trips and going to yard sales and thrift shops. She had a good sense of humor. She was a homemaker and excellent cook and also worked for 13 years as a bus driver for the Worcester County Developmental Center. She was dearly loved by family and friends and was very outgoing and loved life and loved people. She had many interests and spent many years researching her family tree. Grace attended the First Baptist Church in Berlin. A funeral service was held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Kenneth Elligson Continued on Page 84
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OC’s king of rock brought smiles for over half century Continued from Page 80 other than buying a ticket,” he said. Gilbert was amazed when, after contacting organizers to mention Webb was attending, they quickly responded with all-access passes and added his name to the program. “All I wanted to do was get him a shout-out from the stage,” he said. In fact, Gilbert said things went a bit further. “They would take him out between acts on the big stage and the place would go nuts,” he said. “He’d walk out, and would Elvis-pose back and forth across the stage.” Gilbert said the entire evening consisted of a steady stream of wellwishers sharing fond memories from decades ago, with numerous women wanting to cut a rug with Webb. “Every tribute artist, all the guys that dress up like Elvis every day in life, they all wanted their picture taken with him,” he said. “It was just pure magic and they couldn’t have been nicer to him.” In addition to attending the Night of 100 ELVISes since 2014, Gilbert also took Webb to the annual Mayor’s Christmas parade in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood the last two years. “The people in Hampden were so excited to have him there,” he said. “I wish he could have gone to the next one.” Meehan said in recent years Webb became fascinated with Facebook and a steadily growing list of online friends. “If you asked him how many followers he had on Facebook he’d pull out a piece of paper with a number that he wrote down that morning,” he said. “He had over 5,000.” Gilbert said over the last few years Webb began limiting his time on the Boardwalk. “He would ride his bike from Showell into Berlin, hang out at the hair shops, grocery store and bagel shop,” he said. “He both delighted and irritated people [and] probably got thrown out as much as he was welcomed in.” Meehan said after witnessing multiple generations bond with Webb, he christened him a Boardwalk icon, a title the tribute artist took to heart. “He was a nice guy who wanted to be friends with everybody,” he said. “Norman will be missed.” Gilbert characterized his friend as shy and humble. “I felt a certain pleasure that he knew my name,” he said, “He was just part of the fabric.” Webb’s funeral was held on Thursday at the Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home with a burial in Redmen’s Cemetery, both in Selbyville, Delaware.
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 82 officiated. Interment followed in Bowen Cemetery in Newark. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. The family would like to extend a special thank you for all the kind expressions of sympathy. WALTER ARNOLD BOZZA Ocean City Walter Arnold Bozza, 71, of Ocean City, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Arthur Bozza and Margaret Reed Bozza. Growing up in Seaford, Long Island, New York, Walter graduated from Seaford High School. Walter has been a full-time resident of Ocean City for the past 19 years. He went from owning a vacation condo there when he got married to permanently relocating to Ocean City when he retired in 2000, after 20 years, from Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. Walter prided himself as always having some type of job since age 13. Most recently he worked for the Town of Ocean City as a seasonal bus driver for the past nine years.
Ocean City Today Walter was an avid fisherman, enjoyed traveling, boating, even working, his newfound sport of golf, and Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley. Walter Bozza He spoiled his wife, cherished his daughter, adored his step-children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and kept his friends laughing. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Anne Benanti Bozza; a daughter, Danielle Miller and her husband, Ben, of Quarryville, Pennsylvania; two step-children, Lisa Shultz and her husband, Robert, of Millersville, Pennsylvania and Robert Burakiewicz, Jr. and his wife, Heidi, of Silver Spring, Maryland; 11 grandchildren, Tyler, Brienne and her husband, Cody, Garrett and his wife, Chelsea, Robert Jr., Katlin, Ryan, Megan, Jordyn, Addison, Imogen, and Elliotte; five great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Jameson, Paxton, Makailee and Jalisa; two brothers, Robert Bozza of New York and William Bozza of California; numerous brothersand sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved friends whom he considered family. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Bozza Jackson. A celebration of life will take place later this summer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Ocean City Reef Foundation, P.O. Box 1072, Ocean City, Maryland 21843 or Women Supporting Women, 10031 Old Ocean City Blvd., Ste. 107, Berlin, Maryland 21811, or a blood bank of one’s choice. 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. WILLIAM CHARLES FANNING Ocean Pines William Charles Fanning, age 76, passed away on June 18, 2018. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late William Henry Fanning and Linda Delzenaro Fanning. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Troy Fanning, and children, William Charles Fanning, Jr., “Billy,” and his wife, Heather, of Colonial Beach, Virginia, and Patrick Troy Fanning and his wife, Jennifer, of Cambridge, Maryland. There are five grandchildren, Christian, Liam, Maggie, Eamon and Ronan Fanning. Surviving is a special “nephew/brothe,” Clifford Clement and his wife, Mary, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his sisters, Theresa Biszko, Barbara Clement and Gloria Gaudette. Mr. Fanning served for three years with the 101st Paratrooper Division
JUNE 22, 2018 “The Screaming Eagles” of the United States Army. He later graduated from Stonehill College in 1966, then went on to earn his Master’s in William Fanning Business & Public Administration from University of Rhode Island. While at Stonehill he had a lifechanging experience when he met his beautiful and loving wife of 52 years. They married on Jan. 31, 1966, and he always said to anyone that Marilyn changed my life. Through thick and thin she was always there. During their marriage he worked for 35 years at the Census Bureau under the Department of Commerce, retiring in 1998 having received the DOC Bronze Metal Award. Bill was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, the Berlin Optimist Club and the American Legion, Sinepuxent Post #166. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, golf, basketball and racquetball. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Ocean Pines, at noon on Friday, June 22, 2018. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
WORLD WAR II
‘Fight of Century’ packs 70K inside Yankee Stadium
By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (June 22, 2018) This week, 80 years ago, “The Fight of the Century” took place before 70,000 spectators in Yankee Stadium. True, it lasted a mere 124 seconds. True, there had been other “Fights of the Century,” such as the one on July 4, 1909, in Reno, Nevada, when Jack Johnson humiliated “The Great White Hope” — Jim Jeffries — in 15 rounds, or on April 15, 1915, when Johnson finally got his comeuppance from Jess Willard in the 26th round in La Habana, Cuba, or four years later, again on July 4, when Big Jess, unbelievably, survived three savage rounds of beating from Jack Dempsey in Toledo, Ohio. And there was the famous “Long Count” between Dempsey and Tunney, on Sept. 22, 1927, at Soldier Field, in Chicago. And true, there would be fights of the century during the following 50 years, such as the first Ali/Frazier fight, “The Rumble in the Jungle” between Muhammed Ali and George Foreman, in Kinshasa, Zaire, and the “Thrilla in Manilla,” the third of the Ali/Frazier trilogy. But, this fight had more. Max Schmeling had been champion and then Continued on Page 86
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 84 lost his title to Jack Sharkey, and had then knocked out the rising star Joe Louis in 12 rounds. Now, Max was coming to America from Germany, to the title Joe won by defeating James J. Braddock. This wasn’t just a contest between two fighters. It was also a contest between two countries and two ideologies. It was a contest between the German Reich and the United States of America. The two countries only 20 years before had been at war and would soon be again. It was a contest between the ideology of the Nazi Party, which controlled all aspects of German life and culture, and the democracy of this country, however flawed. Joe understood. Before the fight, he said, “This isn’t just one man against another, or Joe Louis boxing Max Schmeling, it is the good old U.S.A. versus Germany.” Schmeling was born in Brandenburg, Germany, and began his professional boxing career in 1924. On June 12, 1930, at Yankee Stadium, in New York City, he fought Jack Sharkey for the heavyweight title, which had been left vacant when Gene Tunney retired. With six seconds left in the 4th round, Sharkey hit him with a low blow so severe that the German was unable to continue. The low blow resulted in Sharkey’s disqualification and Schmeling winning the championship. This is the only time that the heavyweight title was won on a disqualification. After one successful title defense, against Young Stribling, in Cleveland,
Ocean City Today Schmeling again met Sharkey, in Madison Square Garden Bowl, in Long Island City, New York, on June 21, 1932, and lost on a very controversial split decision prompting his manager, Joe Jacobs, to say, “We wuz robbed! We shoulda stood in bed.” Sharkey was defeated a year later by the Italian giant, Primo Carnera, who was, in turn, defeated the following year by Max Baer. Baer lost the title to “The Cinderella Man,” James J. Braddock, on June 13, 1935, in the Madison Square Garden Bowl. In the meantime, Schmeling, who had been successfully boxing in Europe, was angling for another shot at the title. The Boxing Commission decreed that he must fight Louis first. The fight was set for June 11, 1936, in Yankee Stadium. Several Jewish groups tried to pressure Louis’ Jewish manager, Mike Jacobs, to cancel the fight rather than give the Germans a propaganda platform. But Jacobs assured all that Louis would win and put a lie to the “Aryan superiority” nonsense. Joe, enjoying his new-found wealth and fame after 27 straight victories — all but four by knockout — had slacked off on training a bit. Schmeling, on the other hand, was training hard and studying Louis. Upon his arrival in the States, he announced that he had detected a flaw in Joe’s style. “I see zomezings.” What he saw was Louis dropping his left after a jab, allowing a counter-right. During the contest, Schmeling would take advantage 54 times. The betters made Schmeling a 10 to one underdog. The odds were four to one
that he would lose by a KO, and two to one that he would lose before the 7th round. Joe was 23 and had beaten former champions Baer and Carnera, while Schmeling was seen as a spent 30-year-old. He stunned the Brown Bomber, 60,000 spectators, a radio audience, and the world, when, in the fourth round, the German sent Louis to the canvas. Joe never really recovered, and in the 12th, Schmeling finished him. Joe later said that, after the fourth-round knockdown, he had no memory of the rest of the fight. Hitler wired his congratulations and Max returned to the Reich a hero on the airship Hindenburg. Dinners and public appearances with der Führer followed. Louis would not suffer another KO until the great Rocky Marciano did it at the end of the Brown Bomber’s career, 15 years later. The Nazis opined that Schmeling’s victory demonstrated that black fighters, “... lacked the essential courage and mental capacity to stand up to a white boxer of equal ability.” Schmeling had earned the right to fight Braddock for the title, but Jacobs and Braddock’s Jewish manager, Joe Gould, didn’t want to give the German the opportunity to take the title back to the Reich. In addition, after Jack Johnson, it had been impossible for a black man to get a shot at the title. So, Jacobs guaranteed Braddock $500,000 for the fight. As further incentive, in a secret clause, he also gave him 10 percent of all of Joe’s future ring earnings. It was a deal Braddock could not refuse.
JUNE 22, 2018 The following year, Joe lifted the title from Braddock in eight rounds at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Even though he was now “Heavyweight Champion of the World,” he refused to acknowledge his title, until he avenged his loss to the German, saying, “I don’t want to be called ‘Champ,’ until I whip Max Schmeling.” The build-up to the fight was like no other. For the Germans, it was a test of “Aryan Supremacy” against a black athlete of a mongrel nation. For Americans, it was an opportunity to teach Herr Hitler a lesson. In 1936, at the Berlin Olympics, der Führer had snubbed our black athletes, such as Jesse Owens. The world had watched, with increasing apprehension as the Reich had shaken off the shackles of The Treaty of Versailles and begun rearming. It had muttered disapprovingly as the German Reich had swallowed its neighbor, Austria, in the Anchluss in March, and was now threatening another small neighbor, Czechoslovakia. Although the United States wasn’t treating its black citizens much, if any, better, it did not like the way the Reich was treating its Jewish citizens. Of course, the difference was that things would get worse for the Jews of Germany — much worse — and better for this country’s black citizens. The world’s leaders were unhappy at the increasingly cozy relationship between Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, for Italy had just completed an unprovoked conquest of Ethiopia, while Il Duce Continued on Page 88
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“Wayne Hartman has done more for Governor Hogan’s re-election and my Senate campaign than any other candidate running for Delegate in District 38-C. That is simply a fact” DELEGATE MARY BETH CAROZZA
Continued from Page 86 was crowing about restoring the glory of the mighty Roman Empire. And the Germans and the Italians were assisting El Caudillo in overthrowing the democratically elected government of Spain. A few weeks before the fight, the new champ had visited the president at the White House. Roosevelt told him that, “We need muscles like yours to fight for democracy.” Meanwhile, the Nazis were saying that Schmeling’s prior victory over Louis was proof of “Aryan Superiority” and that a black man could not defeat Schmeling. The Nazis boasted that Schmeling’s prize money would be used to build tanks to rearm the Reich. In the days before the fight, anti-Nazi protesters picketed the German fighter’s hotel. Finally, on the night of June 22, 1938, the two fighters entered the ring. The American weighed 198 3/4 pounds, while the German tipped the scales at 193 lbs. The fight was broadcast on radio around the world in English, German, Spanish and Portuguese to an estimated 70,000,000 listeners, the largest radio audience to hear anything. The German government allowed the bars to stay open way past their closing time of 3 a.m. Der Führer telephoned Schmeling’s dressing room to offer his last-minute encouragement. As he had when the two first fought, Arthur Donovan (father of Baltimore Colt Hall of Famer Art Donovan) would referee the match. As the American champion made his way to the ring, he was greeted with a deafening roar. The German was greeted by debris, spit and boos. The situation was so unsettling that Schmeling’s longtime cut man, Doc Casey, refused to work his corner. For the first time black and white Americans were united, behind a black man, in a common cause — beat the arrogant German. Although, Joe had several fights since he had lost to Schmeling two years earlier, he had been mentally and physically preparing for this fight like no other. Sportswriter Bob Considine described him as, “...a big lean copper spring, tightened and retightened through weeks of training until he was one pregnant package of coiled venom.” When the bell for Round One sounded, the venom uncoiled. Within 30 seconds, the German was on his knees, having absorbed a body-shot so vicious that he emitted a scream heard by all. The Nazi government pulled the plug on the broadcast. The German would later say that Louis hit him so hard that he was temporarily paralyzed and lost his sight for a few seconds. X-rays later revealed a broken vertebra. But Louis still had some work to do. The Detroit Destroyer was relentless. By now, all of Yankee Stadium was on its feet cheering their champion. Twice more the American sent the German challenger to the canvas. The German’s corner threw in the towel, but that signal of surrender was not recognized in New York. Donovan picked it up and threw it out of the ring. It landed on the ropes, where it hung like the German fighter had hung seconds before. With a time of two minutes and four seconds and Germany’s
JUNE 22, 2018 hero on the canvas for the fourth time, Donovan stopped the fight. The German fighter had only managed to throw one punch, which failed to connect. Now that the stain on the Brown Bomber’s record was erased, he was truly “The Heavyweight Champion of the World.” It was a title that he would hold longer than any man in history. The myth of Aryan supremacy had been shattered, at least in the boxing ring. Americans of all colors united behind the champion. The entire country celebrated “The Brown Bomber’s” victory over the hated German. There was now no doubt that, as famed sportswriter Jimmy Cannon wrote of Louis, “He was a credit to his race - the human race.” After the fight, Blues singer and guitarist Bill Gaither recounted the event with his song titled “Champ Joe Louis (King of the Gloves).” Gaither said that he “came all the way from Chicago to see Joe Louis and Max Schmeling fight.” “It was only two minutes and four seconds ‘Fore, Schmeling was down on his knees He looked like he was praying to the good Lord To ‘Have mercy on me, please.’” For Schmeling, who returned to Germany after spending two weeks in a New York hospital, there would be no more appearances and dinners with der Führer and other party leaders. It is interesting the hands that each was dealt after the fight. Both were drafted into their countries’ respective armies. There the similarities ended. Schmeling, Germany’s only world heavyweight champion, was assigned the most hazardous branch — paratroopers. He was part of the force that wrested the island of Crete from Commonwealth and Greek forces in an operation so dangerous that Hitler forbade any further airborne operations. Although wounded in that operation, he survived the war. After the war, in his early 40s, although he had a few fights, he was finished. But, he made enough money to buy the Coca- Cola distributorship for West Germany. The U.S., on the other hand, did not send its champion into combat. Rather, he gave exhibitions and raised money for his country’s war effort. As thanks, his country shamelessly hounded him for money it claimed he owed it. At Louis’ death, Schmeling, who became one of the champ’s long-time friends, helped with his funeral expenses and was a pallbearer. Schmeling died on February 2, 2005, at the age of 99. Both fighters are revered in their respective countries and remembered with the Max Schmeling Hall in Berlin, and the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Joe is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Next Week: Trouble in Palestine Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
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The Offshore Powerboat Association National Championship Offshore Power Boat Races return to Ocean City this weekend. The event had to be canceled in 2015, 2016 and 2017 because of poor weather conditions. The competition is scheduled for this Sunday.
Powerboat races return to Ocean City this Sunday
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) The Offshore Powerboat Association National Championship Offshore Power Boat Races return to Ocean City this weekend. The official races will take place Sunday, June 24. There will be two races, the first beginning at noon and the second starting around 1:30 p.m. “It’s exciting. You don’t get too many chances to watch offshore powerboat racing in the ocean,” said Phil Houck, sponsor of the event and owner of Bull on the Beach and Crab Alley restaurants. “There’s 10 race sites we go to every year. It’s something different and unique. “Anybody watching NASCAR would really like watching powerboat racing too,” he continued. “Anytime there’s a roar of an engine, it excites people. Some of these boats have over 4,000 horsepower.” Houck has hosted the powerboat races in Ocean City for a number of years. “I went to Key West Florida back in early 1992, watched a couple races there, then I started having the races here in 1992,” he said. “Been doing it ever since.” The event had to be canceled in 2015, 2016 and 2017 because of poor weather conditions, though the event
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Eight-year-old Chase Groff assisted Matt Groff with catching 35.6-, 48.4- and 49.6-pound yellowfin tuna last Saturday, the first day of the 39th annual Ocean City Marlin Club’s Small Boat Tournament.
OCMC Small Boat Tournament draws 46 team entries
has been held in the past. “Normally, over the past years here, we had the race here the end of September or the beginning of October,” Houck said. “But the last three years I had to cancel because of bad weather, so this year we tried to do the middle of June. I canceled three years in a row, I’m not doing that again.” The boat races are divided into
classes. Smaller boats are rated between Classes 5-7. Larger boats are classified between Classes 1-4. Racers will compete against other boats in their classes. There will also be a super boat class, which Miss GEICO is a part of. The GEICO-sponsored boat broke a world record in 2008 for holding four world championships simultaneSee WATCH Page 90
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 22, 2018) The Sunset Marina scale in West Ocean City was busy with activity last Saturday, during the first day of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 39th annual Small Boat Tournament, as nearly all of the winning fish were caught on that day. Of the 46 boats entered into the tournament, 38 fished last Saturday. Thirty-three headed offshore, while five stayed inshore. On Sunday, seven boats went offshore, while one fished inshore. A total of $14,180 was presented to tournament winners. “The turnout was great – probably the best in the last few years – because of the weather and the tuna bite this year,” said Boz Jefferson, cochair of the tournament with Colin Campbell and Bill Regan. “We weighed so many more fish than last year. We had some big tuna. There were a lot of tuna weighed.” In the billfish release division, the Joken crew took first place, releasing See MORE Page 90
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The Offshore Hooker team took first and second place in the tuna division with 98.6- and 92-pound big eyes they landed last Saturday, the first day of the 39th annual Ocean City Marlin Club’s Small Boat Tournament. They also brought an 83.2-pound big eye to the Sunset Marina scale.
Watch from beach, Bdwk. or online Continued from Page 89 ously. It held the championship titles for Super Boat International World Champions, the Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association World Champions, the Offshore Performance Association World Champions and the Offshore Super Series World Champions. The race course is from First Street to 20th Street. The boats will go counter clockwise, and different classes of boats will run different
laps. The smaller boats, 5-7, will run around 10 laps. The bigger boats will run anywhere from 12-14 laps. The start and finish line is on Third Street in the ocean. The event is free to watch. Viewers can see the races from the Boardwalk, beach, or online. Visit bullonthebeachoc.com and watch the race online by selecting Live Racing. Houck’s restaurant, Bull on the Beach on 94th Street, will have the
race available on its TVs. Registration is open today, June 22. Boats will be docked at the West Ocean City harbor. Registered racers must be members of the Offshore Powerboat Association. Houck estimates anywhere between 30-40 boats competing in the races. “I’d like to thank the Town of Ocean City, Worcester County, and the Coast Guard for working with me to put this race together,” Houck said. “It’s going to be very exciting.” There will be a meet-and-greet welcome racer party at Crab Alley in West Ocean City beginning at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday. To register for the event or for more information, go to www.oparacing.org.
Continued from Page 89 their white marlin at 7:37 a.m. on Saturday. The De-Bait-Able team let theirs go at 2:50 p.m. The only dolphin landed was a 13.4 pounder aboard In the Black. The team won $6,255. The Offshore Hooker crew took first and second place in the tuna division. The group hooked 98.6- and 92-pound big eye tunas. They were awarded $5,382. Carol’s Teakettle slipped into the third-place spot with an 84-pound bluefin tuna. The fish was worth $873. For the inshore division, Fish in OC/Hooked on OC earned first and second in the bluefish category. The crew reeled in 2.4- and 1.8-pound bluefish. They won $453. Fish Magnet II caught a 5.2-pound flounder, good for first place. The crew was awarded $827. They were presented the Dale Brown Award – a $500 bonus for the angler who lands the heaviest flounder. The award is named in memory of Brown, who was a Marlin Club member and avid fisherman. SeaCraft 23 reeled in 4 and 3.8 pounders for second and third place. The Jezebel team swept the sea bass category. They boated two 1.6 pounders and a 1.4-pound sea bass. The group received $390. “Overall, it went quite well,” Jefferson said. “We want to thank the participants and we welcome them back next year.”
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OCMC’s 36th Canyon Kick Off next weekend
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 22, 2018) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 36th annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament gets underway next week. Registration for the event will begin at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 28, at the Marlin Club, on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. Decatur Diner will provide the food and a captains’ meeting will follow at 8 p.m. The competition is free for Marlin Club boat members. The cost for nonmembers is $400. “We usually have a pretty good
turnout. Fishing has been good. As long as the weather holds out we should have another good turnout,” said Al Rittmeyer, director of the Canyon Kick Off with Bob Althauser. “A lot of people participate each year. It’s free for Marlin Club members and its fish two-of-three days, so a lot will register even if they fish just one day.” Depending on the weather, Rittmeyer anticipates about the same amount of boats that entered the 2017 tournament to participate this year. Last year, 64 boats were registered and $60,480 was presented to tournament winners. Fishing days are Friday through Sun-
day, June 29 to July 1. Participants will fish two of the three days. Boats may leave from Indian River inlet or Ocean City inlet. Weigh-ins will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City each day. Cash prizes will be awarded for white and blue marlin, sailfish, spearfish and swordfish releases, as well as for the three largest tuna and dolphin brought to the scale. The minimum weight for all tuna (yellowfin, big eye, bluefin and long fin) is 30 pounds. The minimum weight for dolphin is 10 pounds.
Added entry-level calcuttas, which cost $200, $300, $500 and $1,000, are offered in the meatfish (tuna and dolphin), bluefin tuna and billfish divisions. Anglers can win additional prize money if entered into these calcuttas. The billfish division is catch-and-release only. One hundred points will be award for white marlin, sailfish and spearfish, and 150 points for blue marlin and swordfish releases. “A lot of marlin fishermen consider it the first marlin fishing tournament of the season,” Rittmeyer said. “Tuna fishing is See FREE Page 92
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Skate Bash in Ocean City, June 26
DINNER GUEST Stephen Decatur High School teacher and coach Steve Berquist, left, had dinner with Basketball Hall of Famer, the legendary Coach Bobby Knight, at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City last Friday.
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) The seventh annual Skate Bash will take place Tuesday, June 26, at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park on Third Street and St. Louis Avenue. Those who love to skate are invited to participate from 12-5 p.m. This event will include food, music, prizes and skating. The Skate Bash consists of several different contests and events for all ages and skill levels. Last year, over 30 youth participated in the event. Among the contests is an Open Bowl Jam for all ages, where competitors will show off a string of tricks they have worked on in one consistent line around the bowl. “We’ll have an open bowl session,” Ocean Bowl Skate Park Manager Daniel Reed said. “Then we will have the basketball courts open so people can skate a little more urban style ramps and street
sections.” There will also be a best trick competition and general skating contest. Participants will be divided into four age group divisions: 18 and older, 14-17, 10-13 and 6-9. “We’ve been doing this for a couple years now,” Reed said. “We’ve been having contests and bashes since it started.” The Skate Bash first began in 2011, when the Dew Tour – a contest series and content platform that brings together the world’s best skateboarders, snowboarders, skiers, artists, brands and fans – held its first tour stop in Ocean City. The event was initially created to honor the tour, and now takes place every year. “We’re not usually allowed to have music, so this allows us to have music, and it also lets kids show their skills off,” Reed said. “They show people what
they’re working on, and overall it’s just a great day. It’s a fun day, [with] positive vibes all the way around.” Contest prizes range from gift cards and merchandise from K-Coast Surf Shop, Frontier and Rounds, as well as Tshirts, wheels and skateboard decks. Prizes from other local businesses will also be distributed. A concession stand will serve water, soda, snow cones, hamburgers and/or hotdogs. Music will also be playing throughout the bash. Skaters who have Ocean Bowl passes will be able to participate in the event and eat for free. Those interested in joining but do not have passes can purchase them directly from the park or online. Day passes cost $12, weekend passes $15, and weekly passes $42. Year passes for residents cost $60, and $110 for nonresidents. There is no cost to watch the event. Skaters are encouraged to bring their own gear; however, the skate park will have a limited supply of skateboards, helmets and pads available for rent. Skaters under 18 must have a parent sign a waiver before they can compete. Participants over the age of 18 must also fill out the waiver. “Come celebrate the skate park with us and celebrate skateboarding as a sport,” Reed said. The Ocean Bowl Skate Park has been open since 1976, making it the oldest operating municipal skate park in the United States and the world. Ever since renovations in 1998, the Ocean Bowl had been busy with many traveling demos, tours and skating contests. Its Bowl and Vert Ramp were updated in 2011. It also offers skate camps and clinics with professional skaters. The Ocean Bowl continues the tradition of the oldest municipal skate park in the world and stays current with the ever so changing sport of skateboarding. For more information, call the Ocean Bowl Skate Park at 410-289-2695 or Northside Park at 410-250-0125 or visit https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/skate-park/.
Free entry into tournament for OCMC members Continued from Page 91 better than last year, but marlin fishing is a little slow compared to the last few years. We haven’t had the warm water come in yet. We hope to get good Gulf Stream water push in.” An awards banquet is scheduled for Sunday, July 1, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Marlin Club. Any calcutta participation will allow free entry to the awards banquet. Without participation there will be a $200 charge to attend for up to six people. For more information, visit www.ocmarlinclub.com or call 410-213-1613.
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Second round of amateur surfing competition this Sat.
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 22, 2018) The second round of the 51st annual Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Summer Surf Series is scheduled to take place this Saturday, June 23, where amateur surfers can compete to win prizes and a chance to qualify for the ESA Mid-Atlantic 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 Saturday’s event will take place at Assateague State Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Competitors should arrive at 7:30 a.m. The deadline to sign up for this event was June 21. “We schedule our contests around the waves,” said Laura Deeley Bren, co-director of the Delmarva District. “It’s not as much the rain as it is the surf conditions. We can surf in the rain, we just can’t surf in little waves with lots of
wind.” Depending on Saturday’s weather the competition could be moved to Sunday. Competitors should check the Delmarva ESA Facebook page for updates. The first contest of the 2018 Summer Surf Series was held May 27 on 30th Street in Ocean City. More than 40 competitors ages 8-58 braved the Memorial Day weekend crowds to participate in the event. “The surf and the weather cooperated with us to make our event a great way to kick off the season,” Bren stated in a press release. “Competitors, their supporters, spectators and volunteers all came out to give the event a great vibe – we are super grateful for such a generous surfing community.” Bren estimated earlier this week that there will be around 50 competitors for this weekend’s tournament. “A lot of the participants are repeating competitors because they accumulate points to qualify for the Regional Championship and the Eastern Championship,” Bren said. Winners of the 24 divisions will also be competing for points to earn prizes at the awards banquet held in the fall. The third and fourth event will also be held at Assateague State Park on July 14 See SURF Page 94
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Surf competitions continue through summer Continued from Page 94 and Aug. 25. The deadlines to sign up for these two events are July 12 and Aug. 23, respectively. The fifth and final tournament will take place in Ocean City on Sept. 8. The deadline for the last tournament is Sept. 6. The cost to participate in an event at each competition is $20, and $10 for each additional division. “I have two children, 13- and 8-year-old boys,” Bren said. “I’ve always been involved in volunteer work. I was the chair of the foundation at Atlantic General, I’ve worked with other nonprofit organizations and this was a really good opportunity to do something that I could include my kids in volunteerism.” Bren comes from three generations of surfers. Her sons, Gavin and Austin, participated in the kickoff tournament in May. Both received at least one first-place ranking in the competitions for their divisions. “What’s really neat to see is that everybody kind of has experience in the ocean if we’re here,” Bren said. “We have some really little kids that surf really well. One of our competitors is actually competing this week in California at the World Surfing League. He was invited to do that. “Ocean City has a really good reputation for producing high quality surfing and competitors across the country,” she continued. “It’s just a cool thing to come out and see and spend your day on the beach.” Each division will have trophies and awards, as well as sponsor-donated prizes given away. The list of sponsors can be found at surfesa.org. Surf Series participants must be ESA members. A family memberships costs $95. A competition membership costs $65 for all divisions. A fee of $20 covers the first event during each contest, and $10 for every
other division after. Supporting membership cost $35 and is for non-competitors. To become a lifetime member the cost is $1,000 (includes five divisions). 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 promotes 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. 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. A list of events can be found on the Delmarva ESA Facebook page and Delmarva website, 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.
The first contest of the 2018 ESA Summer Surf Series was held May 27 on 30th Street in Ocean City. More than 40 competitors ages 8-58 participated. Winners are pictured.
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