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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Opponents and proponents of allowing local government or the local firefighters’ union to turn to binding arbitration when contract negotiations reach an impasse will have until Nov. 6, 2018 election to think about it. That’s when Ocean City voters will address the arbitration question petitioned to referendum by the union earlier this year. During Monday’s session, the City Council agreed to put the question on the ballot next election instead of scheduling a special election on Aug.
18. The vote was 6-0, with Councilman John Gehrig absent. The decision to put binding interest arbitration on the 2018 election apparently came before the session, as there was no further discussion on the matter on Monday. It also contrasted with earlier attitudes, since the council deadlocked on the same matter during the June 13 session. During that meeting, Councilman Wayne Hartman argued to put the question before voters in August because he felt the issue was too important to be lumped in midterm and council elections. He was backed by Councilmen Matt James and Tony DeLuca. Hartman said after that meeting, however, that the 3-3 vote made him do some research to back up his reaSee REFERENDUM Page 5
Old bowl still lingers long after Dew Tour departure City thought it had a great deal when it got to keep it, but now it isn’t all that sure
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Pieces of the late great Dew Tour skate bowl, called a “monster” structure by some resort officials, is rusting in a storage lot on Keyser Point Road in West Ocean City, and it’s going to stay there indefinitely until the city figures out what to do with it. The problem is that hunk of concrete and steel is a large piece of the puzzle that is the Third Street recreation complex, which is slated for construction this fall. “We’ll need to decide soon what to do with that park, since soon we’ll need to factor in the new tram facility See FATE Page 4
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Cost from water main break paid Chesapeake Utilities, resort reach settlement; release not admission of liability
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Ocean City has settled with Chesapeake Utilities after one of its contractors bored through the city’s main water line in January. Per the agreement, the resort has recovered what it spent on the repair effort. Chesapeake Utilities legal counsel presented City Manager Doug Miller and City Solicitor Guy Ayres with a check of $135,271.34 on Monday. In return, Miller and Ayres signed a final release that “forever discharges Chesapeake Utilities and its subsidiary[ies] from all claims” from
here on out that may have occurred on or around Jan. 20, 2017. On that day around 2:30 p.m., a Chesapeake Utilities subcontractor was boring into the road around 16th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, when equipment struck the 24-inch water main. The work was being done as part of the company’s natural gas line installation project throughout the resort through Sandpiper Energy, a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities. City officials contend that the subcontractor, Chesapeake Trenching, had hit a line that Public Works Department personnel had marked before road boring started. Public Works officials said it was revealed after the water main break that Chesapeake Trenching’s drill head became stuck on Jan. 17 while
boring. Instead of notifying the city or excavating the area, the subcontractor resumed work that Friday. Ocean City also has a tradition not to do road boring on Fridays, in case an incident happens. The water main break left residents in a two-block area without water for the next 12 hours as city staff worked to replace the pipe. Portions of the $135,271.34 that Chesapeake Utilities paid Ocean City will cover $20,800 of overtime and labor costs from city employees. Another $113,460 will cover the costs Ocean City incurred by hiring an outside contractor to fix the problem. According to the release, the settlement does not “operate as an admission of liability on the part” of Chesapeake Utility.
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Fate of skate equipment undecided by city Continued from Page 1 on Second Street, and where to move the tennis courts,” Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said. “That complex has a lot of amenities, like the basketball courts, the playground, the field where the Little League once played and, of course, the skate park that will all need to be considered.” For roughly six months, city officials have been hammering out details of a parks master plan, which would outline any new improvements made to the resort’s 16 parks. Progress is slow, since the Recreation and Parks Commission meets once a month to discuss plans and options raised during the community meetings earlier this year. Rough designs for upgrades the Ocean Bowl Skate Park were created, with the full consideration of the local
skating community and later shelved. iconic piece of history,” she said. “We Some drafts included pieces of the do have the oldest municipally-run massive bowl that was constructed skate park in the area.” when the national Dew Tour compeThe problem, however, is money. tition took place in Ocean City from Estimates put the cost of setting up 2011 to 2014. the Dew Tour on a temporary basis at Petito said that $100,000 by an the preliminary outside contractor. plans included only Just moving it from ‘We do have the oldest segments of the the West Ocean municipally-run skate park bowl, because the City lot is projected difficulty level of the to cost $10,000. in the area.’ full-sized facility That price was a Recreation and Parks might have been too little too steep for Director Susan Petito much for amateur some city officials. skaters. The origiAt the directive of nal bowl covered the Recreation and nearly 4,000 square feet, with pock- Parks Commission, City Manager ets, vertical ramp and a half-pipe. Doug Miller informally asked if “We were offered the bowl by pro- Berlin would be interested in the moters as a tourist attraction to the bowl for its own skate park, but that skate community, and potentially, it deal fell through. could also be combined with another During the parks commission
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meeting last week, Petito recommended that instead of looking at the larger picture with the master parks plan, city officials needed to have a discussion on the vision for the Ocean Bowl and the Third Street park complex, and whether it includes the Dew Tour bowl. “We talked a lot about options, but we now need to make a list of what we’d like to see what’s feasible,” she said. “Then we can move forward.” Instead, Councilmen John Gehrig and Wayne Hartman who sit on that commission opted to wait for the master plan before making any final choices on the Dew Tour bowl. Hartman, who chairs the commission, did have concerns that the Dew Tour bowl would deteriorate while working on the large-scope plan. “If you’re waiting for the master plan, I don’t think that it’s going to happen this year,” he said during last week’s meeting. “To be honest, I think the largest resistance on this [the bowl] is coming from the [parks] staff.” Petito said later that while she did not think delays in the master plan were caused by the Dew Tour bowl debate, “it may be true for the Third Street facility.” “An option is always to take out that park and look at it individually, and see what can work and what doesn’t work there,” Petito said. “We’re putting together a group of people [that meets for the master parks plan] that hears from different groups of people. The council hears from some constituents, and we hear from other users. You can’t please everyone.”
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Fourth of July inlet parking fees revamped Resort officials test out new tiered system that adjusts for lot turnover this holiday
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) The Ocean City Council has agreed to implement a tiered fee structure for inlet lot parking for this Fourth of July, lowering prices as the day goes on to entice visitors to park there as other cars leave. During Monday’s session, the council voted to start charging visitors $50 to park in the inlet lot if they arrived between 6 a.m. and noon. After
noon, that fee drops to $30, and lowers to $20 for cars arriving at 3 p.m. For the last four years, the city has charged a $50 flat fee for premium parking at the inlet lot before 3 p.m. and $30 after 3 p.m. The idea behind this policy was to relieve congestion from everyone leaving the parking lot after the fireworks are finished, but Public Works Director Hal Adkins pointed out this system did not encourage turnover. “When we created the flat fee, the lot was filled to capacity by 11:20 a.m. What we did not foresee was that people would pay the $50, then leave at some point. That leaves a situation
Referendum will wait while City Council educates public Continued from Page 1 soning. “It was a matter of homework. I looked at elections in the past with single items on the ballot to see what the turnout was, and it was always low,” he said. “Another concern of mine is trying to get people to understand the issue. By setting it at a later date, we have more of a chance to educate people. People need to be aware that binding interest arbitration means that we’ll have no control in contract negotiations.” The last time Ocean City held a special election for a referendum question was on April 28, 1998, according to the City Clerk’s office. The question before the voters then was whether to construct a multipurpose facility at Northside Park. It passed 954 to 577. This also was the reason why James reversed his opinion on an early election. “More time will give us a better
voter turnout. People [residents] work in August. It’ll allow more time to be more educated on the issue.” Those times when union-related ballot questions were put to the voters in the resort’s general election, the turnouts were solid. In 2002, residents voted 1,090 to 927 to award the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 collective bargaining with binding arbitration. The turnout for the 2018 election should be at least decent considering that it also will involve three council races. Both Hartman and James are up for re-election, as is Council President Lloyd Martin. Neither James or Hartman are concerned that the referendum would affect their chances with the voters. “I don’t think this has anything do with re-election,” James said. “I’m not worried about it,” Hartman said. “Usually, I’m very vocal on my opinion…. I’ll be running for something.”
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Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines named after Stansells
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Taylor catches, releases first OC white marlin Reel Buster owner along with Chip Raynor and Tim Babikow were tuna fishing
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 23, 2017) Dave Taylor took his boat out early last Saturday morning, heading offshore to tuna fish, so he never expected to catch and release the coveted first white marlin of the season out of Ocean City. “That was the last thing on my mind, catching the first white,” he said. “I’m beyond words. It was pretty surreal.” Taylor, longtime fishing buddy, Chip Raynor, of Bowleys Quarters, Maryland, and Tim Babikow of Middle River, who he just met that morning, boarded his boat, Reel Buster, and left Sunset Marina in West Ocean City around 4:30 a.m. on June 17. Taylor, who resides in West Ocean City and Overlea, Maryland, and Raynor have been fishing together for about 10 years. Since some people canceled on the fishing trip, there was a spot open for Babikow. The trio faced heavy fog most of the way out with less that 50 feet visibility, Taylor said. They marked bait and tuna fishing in the Hot Dog, but got no bites so they decided to move toward Poor Man’s Canyon.
They caught a tuna around 7-7:30 a.m. and a second about 40 minutes later, weighing about 50-55 pounds, Taylor said. Another took their bait, but Taylor said they threw it back because it only weighed about 5 pounds. It was suggested that Taylor reel in the next fish, which would turn out to be the first marlin out of Ocean City. Around noon in 70 fathoms of the Poor Man’s Canyon, something took their pink, Joe Shute 6-ounce Spire Point Jig with ballyhoo bait. It was difficult to see what type of fish it was because it stayed deep, Taylor said. “I realized it was a white when I saw the bill pop up,” he said. “I kept the pressure on it to keep the hook in its mouth.” The marlin didn’t jump out of the water as they sometimes do during a fight. Taylor knew it was a good-size fish, which didn’t run, but came toward the boat. It only took about five to seven minutes to get the fish to the boat from the time it was hooked, he said. “It was lit up, beautiful color,” he said. It grabbed the bait about 12:10 p.m. and by 12:20 p.m. they had pulled it onto the 28-foot Grady White and taken photos to document the catch. After that, they released it. “It was quick,” he said. It measured 64 inches from fork to lower jaw. Taylor estimated it to weigh 70-75 pounds. Taylor said his boatmates wanted to continue fishing, but he was in a rush to get back to Ocean City to see if his white was the first of the season. He said he immediately got on the phone and called Barbara Glinka at Sunset Marina to report his catch. At that time no other white marlin had been recorded so he cranked up the speed to beat anyone else back to Ocean City. “As we drove back it started to sink See TAYLOR Page 10
Chip Raynor, left, and Tim Babikow hold the first white marlin of the season out of Ocean City, caught and released by Dave Taylor, last Saturday aboard his boat, Reel Buster.
Dave Taylor, center, caught and released Ocean City’s first white marlin of the season last Saturday while fishing on his 28-foot Grady White, Reel Buster. They boated two tuna before the white took their bait. Chip Raynor, left, and Tim Babikow are pictured with Taylor at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City.
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Taylor will receive $11,000 for first OC white of season
Continued from Page 8 marlin catch, and the award that in,” the 61-year-old said. “When we comes along with it, reminds us all of got to the dock and realized no one what makes Ocean City so great in else had come in, it really sunk in.” the first place – the beautiful Atlantic “The stars and moon lined up. It Ocean that surrounds us.” was the Cinderella story,” he continThe Ocean City Marlin Club also ued. “We don’t target marlin most of awards $5,000 to its member that the time. Whites are a by-catch. Nor- catches and releases the first white mally we fish for tuna, dolphin, marlin of the season. Although Taylor wahoo – meat fish.” is a member, he just missed out on Taylor, who has been fishing off- the prize. shore for 17 years, has caught and reThe day before Taylor landed his leased many white marlin, but this white, Ian Schwing reeled in his while fish might possibly be the most mem- aboard the Fish Whistle, captained by orable. He’s never killed one because longtime Marlin Club member Charhe said “they’re too lie Horning, in Poor majestic.” Man’s Canyon. “This is sweet for They will receive me because I didn’t ‘What a fantastic way to kick the Ocean City Marhave to kill the fish off the start to our summer lin Club’s award, [to be recognized],” but not the Town of than the first white marlin he said. Ocean City’s becatch of the season.’ Because he cause they were Mayor Rick Meehan caught and released fishing out of InOcean City’s first dian River, white marlin of the Delaware. season, he will received a $5,000 Despite not taking home the Marprize from the town. lin Club’s prize, Taylor said he is The Ocean City Council had voted thankful for the $11,000 he will reto discontinue offering the prize a few ceive. months ago, but after an uproar from “That’s amazing. It’s usually only fishing enthusiasts and community $5,000,” he said. “We’re ecstatic over members, it was reinstated. that. It’s such a big prize. I’m very Before council changed its deci- happy for the guy out of Indian sion, a group of businesses got to- River.” gether and formed Fishermen United “Although an Indian River boat of Ocean City to keep the 30-year-tra- won the Ocean City Marlin Club’s dition of presenting a prize to the an- $5,000 prize, Fishermen United gler who lands the first white going. proudly commends the boat Reel In total, Taylor will receive Buster for winning the Town of $11,000 – $5,000 from the Town of Ocean City’s prize money as well as Ocean City and $6,000 from Fisher- the $6,000 from us,” Conley added. men United of Ocean City ($1,000 The Marlin Club’s first white of the each from: Bank of Ocean City, Bahia season has always been the town’s Marina, Coastal Fisherman, Sunset first. Marina, Ocean City Fishing Center “I am pretty sure this is the first and Atlantic Tackle). time that the first OCMC white was “Fishermen United of Ocean City not the first Ocean City white. The is proud to support and recognize the other way around has happened fishing community that resides in the where the first white in Ocean City White Marlin Capital of the World,” was caught by a non-club member a said Earl Conley, Bank of Ocean City few times,” said OCMC President vice president. Franky Pettolina. “We have a few The prize money from the town OCMC members that fish out of Inwill be awarded to Taylor during the dian River. They don’t have a club up Mayor and Council regular session there and we try to accommodate meeting on Monday, July 3. Taylor those guys…Charlie Horning is a said he hopes Babikow and Raynor great guy and has been a strong supwill join him during the recognition. porter of the club for many years.” “What a fantastic way to kick off Pettolina thought it was “really the start to our summer than the first cool” that the first Ocean City white white marlin catch of the season,” marlin was caught on a “smaller” Mayor Rick Meehan stated in a press boat, adding, “You don’t have to have release. “It’s a symbolic start to the a 60 footer to win.” fishing season and hopefully a sign of The construction superintendent many more for our offshore fisher- for Buch Construction of Laurel, men this summer.” Maryland, has never competed in an “Ocean City is the White Marlin Ocean City fishing tournament but Capital of the World, so the first catch that will change next month. is a symbolic start to the season, as For catching and releasing the first well as a figurative nod to the evolu- white, Taylor earned a free entry into tion of Ocean City,” added Jessica the HUK Big Fish Classic, held July Waters, Town of Ocean City commu- 28-30, with weigh-ins at the Talbot nications manager. “What once was a Street Pier. He is also eligible for free small fishing community is now a entry into Maryland Saltwater Sportflourishing industry and we have our fishing Association tournaments in anglers to thank for that. The first 2018.
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County considers cutting employee, teacher benefits
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 23, 2017) While most of the Worcester County Commissioners don’t necessarily disagree with the idea of reducing benefits provided to dependents of future county employees, they agreed to take no action Tuesday until they hear what current employees, particularly teachers, think about scaling back some programs. The change would affect new hires to the county only, and specifically only those hired after a date yet to be determined, though Tuesday’s discussion centered on changing benefits at the start of the next fiscal year on July 1. County employees, which includes teachers, hired before July 1, 2015 enjoy post-retirement health plans for dependents at a 10 percent cost, and those hired after that date pay 20 percent of the cost. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said he wanted to shift the entire cost of the county’s health care plan for dependents to the retired employee. Mitrecic said a large and growing number of private employers, some local, don’t offer health benefits to retired employees — let alone spouses or children. “In today’s economy, the employees are asking what you can do for me today. Look at our hiring and see how they come and go. They leave us for $2 and aren’t worried about tomorrow, they’re worried about today,” he said. Commissioner Bud Church agreed with Mitrecic in principle, but thought more discussion was needed. “I think it’s too arbitrary to do this without a dialogue, and without the
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Worcester County Board of Education members approved the public school system’s FY18 operating budget of more than $84 million at their June 20 meeting, following the budget’s June 6 adoption by the Worcester County Commissioners. This year’s financial package contains an increase of more than $3 million from last year. “Our hard work and open communication [made the difference],” said Superintendent Lou Taylor of the budget’s smooth sailing through the commissioners’ hearings. “This was the first time the budget was funded entirely by our county. I take pride in that and it is one example of how we are strengthening every
child’s education.” Eligible employees received a step increase and there was a restoration of the FY12 mid-year step. In addition, there was a one percent increase on salary-scale adjustments and an improvement to starting teacher salaries. The budget included a five percent increase in insurance costs and a one percent increase in salaries for bus contractors. Three spare contractor buses were purchased for field trips in addition to a few new replacement buses. Rounding out the FY18 budget was $566,100 in capital project money, which will add a shaded swing to Cedar Chapel Special School’s courtyard in addition to replacing two energy management systems and a chiller.
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Privatized county liquor stores get licenses Stores to remain open until deal formally closed; July 1 deadline might not be kept
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 23, 2017) As the county enters the final phase of its exit from the wholesale liquor distribution business, two major hurdles were cleared this week as the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (a state agency) awarded licenses to the successful bidders on the former county stores in West Ocean City and Pocomoke City. The West Ocean City license, granted to Ankur Patel and Kailas Patel, who are not related, was granted without issue or comment from anyone opposed to the transaction.
The partnership submitted two bids for the property, one contingent upon the continuation of the lease, and the other without the contingent. From the county’s standpoint, the offer with the contingency was the most lucrative one: a total of about $550,000, including purchasing the store and its contents as well as relieving Worcester of its $130,000 obligation to the landlord through October 2018. The backup bid included $50,000 for the purchase of store assets rather than nearly $63,000 and a markup on the existing inventory of 25 percent rather than the 40 percent in the previously accepted bid. In all, there’s about $50,000 difference in the accepted bids. The landlord of the property decided to pursue a new lease with the new owners, so the primary bid was discarded and the secondary accepted. Though the liquor board took issue with four previous violations at a store where Ankur Patel had ownership interest, it was determined that he had no direct hand in those violations. Patel stressed he purchased a pointof-sale system that would prevent fu-
ture incidents by requiring an ID scan before allowing transactions to proceed, along with employee training to prevent any further violations. The infractions were for selling to underage persons and occurred in 2014. Board chairman Billy Esham said the store had been visited four additional times since the violations and no infractions were reported. As for the Pocomoke City store, despite complaints from neighboring businesses, residents and Mayor Bruce Morrison, the board decided it had no cause to deny Kalpesh Patel’s application for a liquor license. Kalpesh Patel, of Berlin, successfully bid $1.175 million for the store and its inventory, which was first made public during an April meeting of the county commissioners. Patel bid $950,000 for the real estate, furniture, fixtures and improvements, and the existing inventory for a 15 percent markup from county cost for the business. The inventory cost was slightly adjusted from the April 4 meeting when the bids were revealed. The first estimate of the inventory cost was $196,036, which was revised downward to $194,812.
The sticking point for the other businesses and residents was the addition of beer to the former county store’s inventory of wine and liquor. Beer was not sold at that location, but two other businesses in the same strip mall with the county store already did. Commissioner Marty Pusey said competition alone is not enough to disqualify an application for a liquor license. All three commissioners — Pusey, Esham and Charles Nichols — blamed the state law enabling the county exit from the liquor business for the trouble. Existing business owners cannot apply for the type of liquor license the Patels received on Wednesday before July 1 under the law. Closing on the sales of the stores had been set for June 30, but the delay caused by deliberations in the Pocomoke City matter introduced the possibility of missing the target date of exit. On Tuesday, on the recommendation of county staff, the county commissioners passed a motion to allow operations of the Pocomoke City store to continue past July 1 if necessary, to allow the closing of the sale.
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Third violation of probation hearing delayed for Denton
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 23, 2017) For the third time since her June 2015 conviction on 22 counts of malicious destruction of property in the Town of Berlin, Jordan Denton was scheduled to appear in District Court last Friday for a violation of probation hearing, but didn’t show up. Jordan Denton Her lawyer, Anders Randrup, said despite several attempts to contact his client, he had not spoken with her before the hearing. Deputy State’s Attorney Paul Haskell said he’d spoken with Denton’s probation officer, Michelle Peeples, and was told she may be seeking treatment for a personal issue. Randrup said he had no other details. Haskell told the court he wanted it to know what he knew. District Court Judge Gerald Purnell said the information, scant as it may have been, was sufficient to grant a delay until July 21. According to court documents, Denton, 20, is accused of failing to pay all costs, fines and fees associated with the early 2015 spray-painting spree in Berlin, along with failure to totally abstain from drugs and alcohol and to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Denton’s last appearance in court was in January, where it was revealed she still owed about half of her share of the restitution and was given until this month to finish paying off the debt. Denton’s share totaled about $4,400 at the time of her sentencing. She’d also failed drug and alcohol screenings twice before, and also failed to submit to several required substance tests. In January, she was sentenced to five days in jail. At the last court proceeding,Judge Purnell said if he saw either Denton or her accomplice again they would serve the full 55 days remaining on their original sentences. According to a Berlin Police Department press release following the initial incident, the investigation revealed 36 separate victims, including the town, which had one vehicle, 10 electric meters and four trashcans damaged by Denton and two accomplices. Three buildings and 33 additional cars were spray painted during the incident that spanned a dozen streets: Ann Court, Ann Drive, Branch Street, Buttercup Court, Harrison Ave, Henry’s Mill, Littleworth Court, North Main Street, Pitts Street, Powell Circle, West Street and William Street.
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Event discount formula in testing Recreation staff developing algorithm to stop skewed application fees for groups
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller will be developing a test algorithm to help resort officials determine what discounts nonprofits should receive if they host an event in Ocean City. After several discussions on the special event application’s math, the Recreation and Parks Commission has been studying how to keep event fees reasonable. Miller said the key is that his staff automatically provides nonprofits with a 75 percent discount on space usage and event application fees. Event applications usually cost $100, and $250 per beach block of space usage. “Like with everything else, people get familiar with a process and learn how to take advantage of it. Now we’re trying to get ahold of it,” Miller said during the commission’s June 13 meeting. “There’s no one variable to change in the special event application that’s the answer.” He presented two options to the Recreation and Parks Commission, including limiting the nonprofit qualification to groups that have offices in
Ocean City or providing a scaled discount structure that would max out at 75 percent. Miller ultimately recommended using a hybrid of the two options, which would give the discount to 501(c)3 organizations. Under the Internal Revenue Service, a 501(c)3 is a charitable organization that serves the public good.
‘Like with everything else, people get familiar with a process and learn how to take advantage of it.’ Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller With Miller’s recommendation, this would rule out 501(c)6 nonprofits, which is a membership-based club that serves its members to further its interests. That would involve the various sporting groups that appeared before the council. “We don’t know the number of 501(c)3s or 501(c)6s that apply, because we only look to see if it’s a nonprofit now,” Miller said. “This option would also look into how much space the event is taking up and to determine if it’s vital to Ocean City.” Commission chair and Councilman Wayne Hartman thought Miller was headed in the right direction. “The criteria of having a nonprofit
benefit Worcester County or Ocean City is a nice addition,” Hartman said. “The sporting events in June draw a crowd and help us transition to a new type of business, so maybe a next step is a breakdown in costs. Like with Cruisin’, we don’t account for the lost revenue for the inlet lot, but there’s some profit sharing in that.” Councilman John Gehrig leaned more toward providing other nonprofits the opportunity to receive a discount, but not the mark downs they had before. “Not all events are created equal. Some provide value to the community, and others provide from a social perspective. Both deserve consideration,” he said. “I think what’s driving people nuts is sports folk coming in a renting the business and it seems like a for-profit business. “Those helping those in need deserve whatever discount we deserve to give them,” Gehrig continued. “But maybe the others [501(c)6] should have a smaller discount.” Hartman agreed, and asked Miller to make those considerations when developing a new formula. “In terms of time and looking at the paperwork … and [IRS forms] that show if the nonprofit is still active and local, it’s going to require more work from our private event coordinator,” Miller said.
OCPD, city braces for unsanctioned event in late July
(June 23, 2017) The Ocean City Police Department is advising residents and visitors to expect an unsanctioned event that will bring college-aged visitors to Ocean City on July 21-23. OCPD has been preparing for this event and any incidents that may arise, like many other sanctioned or unsanctioned events in the resort. “We historically see college-aged visitors throughout the months of May and June,” Chief Ross Buzzuro said. “With the expectation that this event will bring an influx of young adults, residents and visitors can anticipate increased enforcement and high visibility.” Business owners should staff accordingly and employees should be prepared for a busy July weekend. Residents are reminded, as always, to report any ordinance violations, including sleeping in vehicles and noise. “We will continue to work with the business community and our residents as the event approaches.” Chief Buzzuro said. “We’re optimistic that the majority of people that are planning to come to Ocean City throughout the summer months are here to enjoy the beach and everything our town has to offer.”
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SWEET TREAT Brandon Sliwka, 9, of Glen Arm, Maryland, adds nuts and sprinkles to top off his own ice cream creation during the season’s first Sundaes in the Park, last Sunday at Northside Park on 125th Street. The free concert series, held each Sunday, featured Beach Boys tribute act Good Vibrations.
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) The dust-up over topless sunbathing in Ocean City might be headed to court. Last Thursday the Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued a longawaited legal opinion that reinforced a recently passed emergency ordinance prohibiting women from going bare chested in Ocean City. In a press release, Attorney General Brian Frosh supported the city’s position and base his opinion on how he felt the courts would react. “It is our view that Maryland courts would hold that prohibiting women from exposing their breasts in public while allowing men to do so under the same circumstances does not violate the federal or State Constitution,” the release said. On Saturday, June 10, the Ocean City Council passed an emergency ordinance after national media outlets erroneously reported the resort would not prohibit women from going topless in public. The media spotlight began after it came to light that Ocean City Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin recently issued a staff memo on the topic. This was prompted by a report a month ago of a small group of women sunbathing topless on the beach.
At that time lifeguards were instructed little could be done, short of registering complaints regarding topless females, until a pending request for a ruling on public nudity was received from the Attorney General. The legal limbo the Beach Patrol found itself in dates back to last August, when Eastern Shore resident and topless provocateur Chelsea Covington contacted Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby concerning nudity laws. Oglesby then contacted the attorney general, contending the applicable laws were vague. Following last week’s attorney general opinion, Covington retained the services of national civil rights attorney Devon Jacob, who said his client is considering legal action. “There is no pending litigation yet,” he said. “More likely than not there is going to be though.” Jacob contends the issue of topless females in public falls under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, specifically the equal protection clause. If legal proceedings are pursued, Jacob said the first stop would be the U.S. District Court for Maryland, with any subsequent appeals heard by the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. “Her chest is equal to a male’s chest,” he said. “If a male has the right See ADVOCATE Page 18
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Advocate hires civil rights attorney to examine opinion Continued from Page 16 to bear it so does she. That’s the legal issue.” The attorney general’s office, however, based its legal opinion on the 1991 case of the United States v. Biocic, in which the Fourth Circuit ruled against the plaintiff who was cited in June 1989 for being topless at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge by an officer of the federal Fish and Wildlife Services. In that decision, the court held that it is a widely recognized government interest to protect the moral sensibilities of that “substantial segment of society,” that does not wish to be exposed to public displays of anatomies that have traditionally been viewed as erogenous zones. “These still include (whether justifiably or not in the eyes of all) the female, but not the male, breast,” the court opinion read. Jacob said more recent court decisions have reached different conclusions. “There are some older decisions out
there that arguably support the attorney general’s position, or at least opinion, on this matter,” he said. “There are other decisions that rule the opposite way, and frankly the correct way.” Short of a valid basis to differentiate, Jacob said males and females are equal and must be treated accordingly under the law. “There are other jurisdictions that have also permitted this conduct without the world coming to an end,” he said. “It’s very sad that emergency meetings need to be called to deal with this very reportedly troubling matter when we have much more important issues plaguing our society.” For his part Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan released a statement expressing his satisfaction with the attorney general’s stance. “We have a responsibility to protect the rights of thousands of families who visit our beach and Boardwalk each summer season, and the letter of advice agreed with our position,” Meehan said.
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Theft from cars Ocean City Police arrested two people for allegedly stealing several items from two vehicles on June 15. A woman reported to police that her wallet containing a debit card and her daughter’s wallet, containing $300, were stolen from her Jeep Wrangler parked in the 400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Surveillance footage shows a man and a woman stop in the lot, steal the items, and leave in a Toyota Scion. Police noticed that the Scion had a local hotel parking pass, which also was stolen from a guest. The guest told police his suitcase containing $300 of his clothing was stolen from his truck. Using the images captured on the surveillance camera, police later found two suspects walking on the Boardwalk around 10:14 p.m. The suspects, Michael W. Allen, 27, of College Park and Aitana Garrison, 20, of Laurel, Maryland, told police they had done nothing, but credit cards belonging to first victim and others were found in Allen’s pockets. Police also found several clothing items during the vehicle search that were later tied to two other thefts. Allen and Garrison are charged with theft scheme over $1,000 and $10,000, as well as various other charges.
Nightclub fight Geraldo Deleon, 21, of Silver Spring was charged with second-degree assault and reckless endangerment after police broke up a fight at a nightclub on 49th Street on June 17. When police responded to a fight around 1:27 a.m., they reportedly saw Deleon fighting with the club’s staff. Eventually, the staff overpowered Deleon and held him on the ground. He reportedly told police he was done fighting. When Deleon was let go, he allegedly attempted to hit another person. At that point, police dropped Deleon on the ground.
Deleon is also charged with causing a public disturbance.
Machete in car A traffic stop around 2 a.m. led Ocean City Police arresting a Beltsville, Maryland man with weapons charges. On June 20, a patrol officer saw a Nissan Pathfinder parked facing north on Philadelphia Avenue near Wicomico Street, where only southbound parking is permitted. The car then traveled north on Philadelphia Avenue, the wrong way, for three blocks. When police attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver, 19-year-old Alassane Diagne, drove the car the wrong way on Dorchester Street before stopping in a parking lot. Police reported they noticed the odor of alcohol when speaking with Diagne. When asked for his vehicle’s registration, Diagne stepped out of the car. At that point, police saw a knife in a holster hanging on his necklace, the report said. Police also found a penknife in his pocket and reportedly saw other weapons in the car. Officers also said that there was open beer can in his car’s center console. When police arrested Diagne, he allegedly resisted being put in the transport vehicle. During a vehicle search, police found a knife within reach of the driver’s seat and a machete in the trunk. Diagne later complained of breathing problems, which were faked according to police, and he later vomited. He was taken to Atlantic General Hospital, where he reportedly became unruly. Diagne was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, a fixed blade and a machete as well as resisting arrest and failure to obey an officer. He was also charged with possession of an open container.
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No bodies found during search
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) A search for two teenagers who jumped from the Route 90 bridge Wednesday afternoon turned up nothing, according to the Ocean City Police Department, which joined multiple agencies that rushed to the area after a motorist reported the incident. “We believe that the individuals were picked up by other boats,” Ocean City Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard said. “Given the conditions, the water was very clear. If they were underwater, we would have been able to see them.” A driver on the bridge reported seeing two male youths sitting on the side of the highway around 5:30 p.m., according to the United States Coast Guard. The
teens then apparently jumped into the Isle of Wight Bay. The teens jumped roughly 500 yards away from Ocean City’s end of the bridge. The Route 90 bridge is approximately 42 feet above the water. When the report was issued, OCPD, Ocean City Fire Department boat 1, Maryland State Police trooper 4 helicopter, the Department of Natural Resources and the Coast Guard searched the water. The fire department and the state police helicopter finished their searches around 6:30 p.m. DNR patrol boats and the Coast Guard left the scene at 7:12 p.m. Ocean City Police continued the search on land, but finished yesterday evening after finding nothing.
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 19 derly conduct after screaming at an officer for writing them a ticket for jaywalking on June 15. Brian Duval, 18, of and Terrell Pittinger, 21, both of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, were seen by Ocean City Police crossing Baltimore Avenue near Eighth Street against the signal around 8 p.m. When officers stopped them, the pair immediately became uncooperative and cursed at them. Duvall reportedly did not stop his yelling even after officers put him in restraints.
Weapon in car While investigating a person sleeping in a car, Ocean City Police arrested a Reading, Pennsylvania man for having a semi-automatic gun in the car on June 17. Around 5:35 a.m., police saw a man, later identified as Rahean Kelly,
19, asleep in a Toyota Camry parked on Wilmington Avenue. When police spoke to Kelly, they reportedly smelled raw marijuana in the vehicle. During a search of the car, officers found a Browning .22 caliber handgun in the glove compartment and marijuana in a baggie on vehicle’s floor. Kelly was charged with possession of a firearm after being convicted of a violent crime and being under 21 years of age.
Marijuana and run Matthew Lester, 19, of Reisterstown, Maryland faces several charges after running from the cops who were questioning him in regards to possession of marijuana on June 15. Ocean City Police stopped a group of five men walking on Sixth Street to St. Louis Avenue after they smelled burnt marijuana. Lester allegedly hid a burning marijuana cigarette in his
pocket, according to police. Police searched Lester, who had a bag of marijuana in his pocket. When police asked for his license, Lester reportedly hesitated to show his identification, and pushed an officer away who reached for his license. Lester then allegedly ran from officers, cutting through a construction site on Edgewater Avenue and private property on St. Louis Avenue. Eventually, he ran into traffic and hit a car on St. Louis Avenue near 6th Street. Lester is charged with second-degree assault of an officer, obstructing an officer, disorderly conduct and trespassing.
Jumping on cars Russell C. Little, 18, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, was arrested after he jumped from hotel’s second story balcony and onto a car on June 15. Police went to hotel on Second Street around 9 a.m., when the manager wanted Little removed from the
property. He told police that he jumped from the balcony and onto the roof of a Honda Odyssey. There was a large dent in the roof, according to police. When asked why he jumped onto the car, Little said that people were cheering for him to do it. He was charged with two counts of malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct.
Assault Jordan Nelson, 28, of Salisbury was arrested after he assaulted an officer who was directing traffic during the Ocean City Air Show in the 1800 block of Baltimore Avenue on June 15. The officer reported that Nelson walked up to him and screamed and pushed him in the shoulder before running away around 3 p.m. When Nelson was stopped, he started screaming profanities and racial epithets. Nelson was also charged with disorderly conduct.
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Ocean City Police have modified the charges against two Gwynn Oak men who allegedly fired guns several times in the 100 block of Wicomico Street last Thursday. Christopher M. Thomas, 20, and Tarik R. Purcell, 18, are both charged with reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and use of a firearm in commission of a violent crime after several witnesses reported shots were fired downtown around 9 p.m. Thomas is also charged with discharging a firearm in city limits and illegal possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, due to a previous adjudication in juvenile court. Purcell is charged with driving a vehicle with unauthorized window tinting. Police arrested the pair in a silver Nissan Altima during what police said was a high-risk traffic stop on Baltimore Avenue near 12th Street. Several witnesses identified Thomas and Purcell as the men walking around and firing shots in the air. An officer on bike patrol downtown was approached by a pedestrian who said he saw a man walk with a rifle down Wicomico Street. Police later found two nine-millimeter shell casings in the street’s westbound lane. Additional witnesses stepped forward and said that two men carrying guns left the scene in a silver car, according to police reports. A Nissan driven by Purcell and matching that description was seen by OCPD on Baltimore Avenue heading toward Second Street. Police said Purcell appeared to be reaching to the car’s floorboards while driving, like he was attempting to conceal something. While Purcell and Thomas were
stopped by police, other witnesses were interviewed. One told officers that they saw a group of young women scream and run away from Wicomico Street and Baltimore Avenue after two men, one in a gold shirt and one in a black shirt were seen walking in that area. The two were later identified as Purcell and Thomas. The same witness said she heard the men yell, “Want some? We got something for you,” followed by gunshots. Another witness who was staying at the Ocean Manor reported having seen men matching Thomas’ and Purcell’s descriptions take guns out of the trunk of a car parked on Wicomico Street and fire them in the air. Police said that they believe the pair fired the guns in the air as a way to scare off other people who started an argument with them. A third witness told police a disorderly crowd came into the business where he worked and talked about fighting the employees. The crowd later left the business and headed south on Baltimore Avenue, and moments later, the witness heard two gunshots. When Ocean City Police arrested Purcell and Thomas, they both said they were frightened of the people with whom they were arguing. Police found two Hi-Point 9mm carbine pistols and a baggie containing marijuana in the vehicle. Two rounds of ammunition were found on the car front passenger’s side and a spent shell casing was found on the rear driver’s side. The spent casing in the car were consistent with the shell casings found on Wicomico Street, charging documents state. Thomas and Purcell were seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and were taken to the Worcester County Jail without bond.
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The 10th annual Ocean City Air Show, held June 17-18, brought the crowds to town and to the beach, as World War II vintage planes such as the B25 bomber Panchito (above) and the Geico Skytypers’ Army Aircorps trainer aircraft (right) roared overhead. The main attraction, however, was the Navy Blue Angels (far right). This is not to say that they had the air space all to themselves. For some, it was just another day on patrol. KATIE TABELING/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Silver Spring man found guilty of raping minor By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Erick Humberto Ramirez, one of five men who was charged with attacking an unconscious 17-year-old girl in an Ocean City hotel last summer, was found guilty Monday of second-degree rape and filming child porn. A Circuit Court jury in Snow Hill also convicted Ramirez, 21, of Silver Spring, of second-, third- and fourthdegree sex offenses and second-degree assault for the incident that occurred on May 29, 2016. Ocean City and Worcester County police said he had videotaped four other men undressing, inappropriately touching, and raping a teenager in the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street. Ramirez’s face went white when the guilty verdicts were read, and ultimately put his head in his hands and trembled. He was sentenced 23 years, with five suspended, for all crimes. The jury reached its verdict roughly 15 minutes after hearing hours of testimony from the victim, Ocean City Police detectives and sheriff’s deputies. A dozen videos and photographs recovered from Ramirez’s phone during his drug arrest last June were central to Assistant State’s Attorney Diane Karsnitz’s case. “This may not be what you expect from a sexual assault case,” Karsnitz said to the jury in closing arguments. “Typically, these cases come down to he said/she said, with motive and corroborative witnesses. I think the videos speak for themselves, and Mr. Ramirez’s cell phone says everything.” Videos stored on Ramirez’s phone showed the unconscious girl lying face down on a hotel bed. Some clips that were shown to the jury showed other men undressing her, smacking her on the buttocks, and touching her vagina. One photograph recovered showed Ramirez taking a selfie while the other assailants undressed the girl in the background. Another showed Ramirez’s hand touching the teenager inappropriately. Ocean City Police detectives were able to identify Ramirez in the videos as well as four others: Ronaldo E. Ramirez, 20, and Elmer E. CascoHernandez, 21 of Silver Spring and Kevin J. Caceres, 20 and Anthony B. Alvarenga, 21, of Rockville, Maryland. The victim did not know she had been attacked until Worcester deputies interviewed her at her home in November. She later testified that she was visiting Ocean City with friends for Memorial Day weekend, and met with a friend on the Boardwalk, who in turn introduced her to the group of attackers. The victim knew some of her assailants from high school and friends of friends, but she met Ramirez for the first time on May 29. She had
taken a Xanax and went to the hotel with Ramirez and others to smoke marijuana before she blacked out. The next thing the teenager remembered was waking up the next day with her clothes put on improperly. The videos of the incident were shared in various group text messages with the co-defendants and other unknown individuals. Several chats between the group included lewd and profane messages. Ramirez himself shot two videos, one an extreme close-up of the victim’s face while she was passed out. Two hours before the assault, Ramirez texted others that he was “[getting ready to] gang-bang a bitch.” Defense Attorney Jeffrey Henry called no witnesses and argued that the evidence showed Ramirez’s active
participation in the crime was circumstantial at best. Video footage shows a hand with the sleeve of a gray sweatshirt touching the victim, and earlier images show Ramirez wearing a gray hoodie. “Would you want to be convicted that your hand was in an image?” Henry said in closing arguments. “The victim said that she met Mr. Ramirez once, but positively identified him in photographs presented. Reasonable doubt is not ‘it might have been him, probably was him.’” Karsnitz argued that it was implausible that the assailants changed clothes during the incident. She added that while Ramirez did not rape the teenager, his actions recorded by his cell phone proved he aided the crime. “There’s three options in this instance: he could have told them to
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ious law enforcement agencies throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Graduates from the OCPD consistently earn top honors from the police academy and these new officers held true to that tradition. Officers Sheffy earned the Physical Fitness Award and Firearms Proficiency Award. Officer Cutter earned the Physical Fitness Award, the Academic Excellence Award and graduated at the top of his class and earned the Firearms Proficiency Award boasting the only perfect score in the class of 22 cadets. “We strive to provide the Ocean City community with the best and brightest officers that we can find.
All four of our newest officers have proven to meet that expectation thus far,” Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said. “Each of them are sure to be a great addition to the Ocean City Police Department.” After their graduation from the police academy, the new officers will enter into a nine-week field training program. During this time, they will perfect the skills they have acquired in the police academy under the direct supervision of veteran OCPD field training officers. They will be routinely evaluated and critiqued on their performance and will train with the various shifts and divisions that make up the OCPD.
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Ocean City Police charge teen with rape in bathroom
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Ocean City Police charged an 18-year-old man with rape and second-degree sex offense after he allegedly attacked a woman in a condominium bathroom Tuesday evening. The victim reported the assault around 6:20 p.m., and was taken to Atlantic General Hospital by police for examination. While she was in the hospital, the woman told police that she was assaulted by Cameron G. Broaddus, of Coatesville, Maryland during a party at a condominium at 115th Street. When the woman excused herself to use the bathroom, Broaddus followed her, according to the charging documents. He would not leave the bathroom, even though the woman told him repeatedly to leave. As the woman sat down on the toilet, Broaddus allegedly pulled his pants down and approached her. When the woman pulled away, she hit the back of her head on the toilet seat. At that point, Broaddus grabbed the victim’s head and forced her to have oral
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Carlini receives more jail time By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Joseph Carlini, who was sentenced earlier this month to four years in jail for theft, received an additional 18-month sentence for two additional felony theft charges in Worcester County Circuit Court on Wednesday. Carlini was convicted for accepting a $5,000 deposit toward the purchase of a 2014 Jaguar that he did not own, but was known to borrow on occasion. He was also convicted of stealing $6,100 in materials from Rayne Sand and Gravel in Berlin. Judge Richard Bloxom sentenced
Carlini to seven years for the two counts, with all but 18 months suspended, and a $1,000 fine. The additional sentence will run concurrent to the time he is already serving for stealing appliances from a house he was renting. “It doesn’t really matter what you were yesterday,” Bloxom told Carlini. “You decide what person you want to be.” For his part Carlini told Bloxom he doesn’t have an explanation for his actions. “I’ve done stupid things in my life and I don’t want to be that person anymore,” he said.
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Volunteer fire company transforms boardroom Fire headquarters on 15th St. adds space for OCVFC memorabilia, resort artwork
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) The Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company has taken one corner of the newly renovated 15th Street Fire Headquarters to create a new boardroom, after operating for years without a dedicated meeting space. In addition to serving as a place where the OCVFC Board of Directors meet and interview new applicants, the room holds artwork depicting the resort’s past and present as well as other artifacts from the fire company’s history. “This was my vision, but I had a lot of assistance. This whole project has
been a dream come true for me,� said volunteer Fire Chief Jay Jester. “I wanted to make sure that anyone who comes in here, from citizen, applicant or donor, knows that we’ll never forget who we serve.� One wall has artistic photographs of the white marlin and the Ocean City jetty, taken by Robert Banach, printed on large canvases. Hung on the opposite wall are five photographs of Ocean City throughout the decades, starting in 1898. Two photographs, both detailing the 1933 storm that created the inlet, were from the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia. “I never saw these photos before, until I started looking for art,� Jester said, pointing at one image that was taken days after the storm. “Looking at the detail, it had to be military since that technology wasn’t
available to civilians yet.� The series of photographs ends with a shot of Ocean City in 2015, showcasing how far the resort has come. “The fire company was founded in 1905, and we’ve been here through all these changes,� Jester said. To further honor the fire company’s history, select pieces of fire memorabilia are displayed in the room. The case contains several fire hose nozzles that were fitted to a 1961 American LaFrance fire engine. Jester donated to the collection his personal fire alarm pull box, which was the prototype for the fire alarm. Once the lever was pulled, the box would send a telegraph of its location to the firefighters. “We never had these in Ocean City, but it shows why we call areas in town ‘boxes,’� he said.
Also displayed is several meeting log books and membership rolls from the company. Each page is turned to entries of three Ocean City firefighters who died in the line of duty: Chief Ralph Dennis, who died on July 20, 1937, firefighter Jeffrey L. Dieter, July 16, 1983 and Gold Badge volunteer member Leroy J. Cropper Jr., April 28, 1995. “I didn’t think the boardroom was an appropriate place for a memorial, but I wanted those who died in the line of duty to be a part of this in spirit,� Jester said. Rounding out the room, the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company patch and the Ocean City Fire Department patch are hanging on the far wall, behind the head of the board’s table. Both patches are the size of small signs, and made of plastic by Ad Art See SPACE Page 30
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Jessie Klump Memorial Fund offers new grant for providers Program to aid therapists, counselors, educators for mental health care efforts (June 23, 2017) The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund has announced a program to provide grant funding for educators, mental health professionals, therapists and guidance counselors to continue their professional educations in mental health care and suicide prevention. “This new source of financial aid will augment the efforts of the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program to reduce the incidence of suicide on the lower Eastern Shore,” said Leah Klump, a founding board member of the nonprofit outreach organization. “It’s open to anyone who is employed in a field that pertains to suicide prevention, or who needs continuing education units in a complementary field, and who plans to remain in our community to apply their expertise and education toward the goal of ending suicide.” Eligible classes would include professional workshops and conference attendance, post-graduate studies, webinars and online courses. “We will entertain applications, re-
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Maryland 2-1-1 revamped to deliver real-time assistance Previous iteration provided referrals only, now service can directly connect to aid
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 23, 2017) While Maryland phone number 2-1-1 has been available as a referral service for a long time, a new partnership with the health department and other related agencies has allowed it to become closer to a “treatment on demand” help line for people struggling with addiction as well as other behavioral and mental health issues. Anyone seeking those sorts of services can dial 2-1-1, and be put on the path to recovery. “If I’d called before, they’d give me the number for treatment facilities. Now, I’m directly connected to treatment staff and professionals,” Jennifer LaMade, planning director at the Health Department, said. One of the most frustrating things a person could experience, LaMade said, is calling for help and being put into a labyrinthine phone maze of extensions, voice mails and referrals to other people, places or numbers. So they cut out all that. The improved service quietly launched on June 1, and the Health Department is ready to begin promoting it, LaMade said. “We’re trying to open access to treatment for those who need it. There’s a small window of opportunity, especially those with addictions, where — if we don’t get it right away, the power of the substance will keep them addicted,” she said. The focus is on addictions, LaMade said, but not exclusively so, and not just centered on opioids. “We’re focused on addictions but we’re not going to not respond to calls, we’re going to make sure you get the help you need. We just redesigned the system to better fill that need,” she said. “We provide family support, mental health, behavioral health, addictions, family support, peer support, inpatient requests on down to Nalaxone and Narcan resupply orders,” she said. And not just opioids. “We have a high prevalence of alcohol addiction in Worcester County,
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OBITUARIES ROBERT “ROB” WRISTON Lewes/OceanCity Robert “Rob” Wriston, 49, formerly of Lewes, Dlaware and Ocean City, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at his home in Ocean City. Rob was a server for the Nantucket’s Restaurant in Fenwick Island for over 10 years. He was a cherished member of the Nantucket family and will be greatly missed by his co-workers at Tucket’s and his long list of patrons and friends that enjoyed his personality, great service, advice and friendship. Surviving is his mother, Patricia Wriston, and his sister, Shannon Crockett. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com. ROBERT “BOB” GEORGE RICE Ocean Pines Robert “Bob” George Rice, age 88, died Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his home in Ocean Pines. Born in Rainier, Oregon, he was the son of the late Ransford Rice and Alli Liswig Rice. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Winder Rice; two daughters; Suzanne Watson of Arnold, Maryland and Deborah Hoke and husband, Gregory, of Warner Robins, Georgia; a brother, James Rice of Sacramento, California; and a sister, Louisa Freauff of Portland Oregon. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Rice and a sister, Dora Rice. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Danielle Martin and husband, James, Jennifer Smith and husband, Brandon; three great grandchildren, Alexis Grace George, Kylee Nicole George and Ellie Mae Smith and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was a member of the Community Church at Ocean Pines for 30
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years and a former member of Elks in Severna Park for 45 years. He was a graduate of Oregon State University. He was an electronic engineer employed by Westinghouse, and a Navy
veteran. He loved genealogy, history, gardening and spending time with his family. A memorial service will be private for family at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bob’s memory to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Maryland 21801 and Sheppard’s Nook, 11227 Race Track Road Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com. CAROL ANN SUTTKA Ocean Pines Carol Ann Suttka, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at her home. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther Casper Berger. She is survived by her loving husband, Louis Craig Suttka, Sr., whom she had loved since she was 13 years old, and daughter, Debbie Priestley and her husband, Jerry, her favorite son-in-law, of Ocean City. She was an adored grandmother to Kristie (Matt), Katie (Billy), Claire and great-grandson, Finn. She was preceded in death by her son, Louis Craig Suttka, Jr., in 2009. Carol was an amazing seamstress, and very talented interior decorator. In the late 70’s she owned the Fabric Loft before opening Interiors by Carol. In her spare time she enjoyed boating and spending time with her family. She loved her friends, and her many clients, and her beloved Shitzus.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. George Patterson officiated. Interment was Carol Suttka private for the family. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to: the Atlantic United Methodist Church, memo to: Ocean City Elementary School Back Pack Program, 105 Fourth Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21801. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. JAYNE ELLEN DICKERSON Ocean City Jayne Ellen Dickerson, age 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Virginia Waller Powell. She is survived by her beloved husband Jayne Dickerson of 38 years, Michael Dickerson and son, Dr. Michael C. Dickerson and his wife, Dr. Judy Luu. Also surviving is a brother, Richard Powell and his wife, Dawn, of Olney, Maryland. Jayne was a graduate of James M. Bennett High School and attended Salisbury State University. She met her future husband when he hired her to work in his store. Together they built a successful business, Ocean Plaza Tees. She was very artistic and added her personal touch to every shirt she made. When she wasn’t working, she loved to cook delicious feasts. Jayne had a giving soul and treated everyone like family. Her greatest joy was
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County clears way for expansion to Diakonia shelter Mixed-use development to offer living and office space
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 23, 2017) Following up on a request made in early 2016, the Worcester County Commissioners approved changes to the C-2 Commercial district to allow local shelter Diakonia to expand onto a lot along Route 611 so it will have more living, office and retail space. The goal is to build a facility that would offer 50 housing units, general office and meeting space and a spot to relocate the Used to Be Mine thrift store, now on Sunset Ave. in West Ocean City, onto a single campus. “There’s way more need than we can provide help,” Allyson Bernard-Church, president of the board of directors of Diakonia said. Bernard-Church said the nonprofit received 200 calls each month for services, and Diakonia has turned down many of these requests for lack of space. The C-2 commercial district now allows for dwellings, or dwelling units, which have at least 500 gross feet of living space but are not tents, cabins, trailers or other such related housing units. These units are allowed as parts of a “supported living facility,” which is, by code, a facility provided by a nonprofit religious, educational or philanthropic organization or public agency to needy persons for an extended period of time. The facility may also offer meals, counseling and other services, plus common areas for the residents. The dwelling units may have individual or common bathrooms and kitchen facilities. The lot areas supporting the units are about half an acre each with a maximum of 12 units per acre. The minimum parking requirements for the new designation is half a space per living unit, plus one unit for every two staff. Development review and Permitting Director Ed Tudor said the new zoning designation involved a great deal of work and staff time during the course of its development. Bernard-Church is married to Commissioner Bud Church, who recused himself from the vote, which passed 60. The zoning change becomes effective in 45 days.
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Water bill hikes formalized by commissioners Rates rise with September payments for OP, West OC neighborhood, Newark area
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 23, 2017) The Worcester County Commissioners formally adopted the $10.9 million budget for the water and wastewater services enterprise fund on Tuesday, approving an almost 3 percent increase from last year as well as rate hikes for eight of the 11 service areas. The commissioners issued a preliminary approval of the measure at their last meeting two weeks ago, ahead of the action taken this past Tuesday. Ocean Pines domestic customers are set to see an increase from $138 to $154 per EDU in quarterly water and sewer basic fees and an increase in the commercial water and sewer base fees ranging from $180 to $1,500 based on total allocated EDUs. Also, the flat rate sewer charge for domestic customers is set to increase to $146 from $134 per quarter, while commercial customers will see usage charges for sewer service jump to between $4 and $10 per thousand gallons. The White Horse Park domestic water and sewer rates will increase from $110 to $122 per lot per quar-
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is increasing from $48 to $54 per EDU. In Newark, domestic customer rates will go from $196 to $216 per EDU and commercial rates increase from $240 to $266 per quarter in basic fees. At The Landings, the base fees for residential customers are increasing from $200 to $215 per EDU and the accessibility fee is increasing from $200 to $210 quarterly. In Edgewater Acres, the base fee is going up to $150 from $140, and the flat rate for water is increasing from $83 to $88 per EDU, while the sewer flat rate will increase to $135 from $130 per EDU. At Briddletown, the commercial base fee will increase from between $39.50 and $132 to between $45 and $375 per EDU. Finally, at River Run the domestic water base fee is increasing from $43.13 to $48.13 per EDU. No changes in fees are approved
for Assateague Pointe, Lighthouse Sound and West Ocean City. Besides the rate changes, a single support position at the department was removed, the interfund transfer was adjusted and compensation adjustments made countywide with the adoption of the fiscal 2017 budget were reflected in the revised document. In addition to the rate hikes, the county is reporting assessments will be levied in Newark, Ocean Pines, Snug Harbor, Oyster Harbor and Mystic Harbour service areas or subareas to make debt payments, and will be made on a per-EDU basis. Domestic costs are based on an average of 6,000 gallons per month in a home unless noted as a flat rate. Commercial costs are based on 10,000 gallons of usage plus two EDUs. The respective water and wastewater committees for these service areas all approved the rate changes.
Towns to divide Open Space grant Nearly $500K allocated for Worcester County, up from almost $285K last year
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 23, 2017) Worcester County government got word from the Department of Natural Resources this week that about $488,000 had been allocated in Program Open Space funds, which is more than a 71 percent increase from last year’s $284,000. The county will be keeping about $408,000 of the grant for itself, and the remaining $80,000 will be divided equally among the municipali-
ties. The county and the towns each had to submit proposals on how to use requested funds on annual projects or land acquisition as part of the application for fiscal 2018. Ocean City, for example, requested $3.9 million to pay for renovations at the Ocean Bowl and the downtown recreation complex, with no planned acquisitions. The other municipalities: Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke City, requested less but all of the requests exceeded the $20,000 mark to be distributed by the county. However, on the county side, the annual projects— all proposed for the John Walter Smith Park adjacent to the Parks and Recreation headquar-
ters in Snow Hill, could be fully funded with room to spare in the $182,000 request. The county also has two acquisition requests to expand the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex and Grey’s Creek Nature Park totaling $975,000. The towns also have other opportunities, such as additional grants, to cover the costs of their projects. Parks Director Paige Hurley gave no indication how the money will be spent. According to the state’s annual budget highlight document, the increased funding is because of a reduction in the amount of transfer tax funds redirected to the state’s general fund.
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Online art contest hosted by Life-Saving Station Museum (June 23, 2017) The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum will be holding an online art contest. The theme of the contest is the activities of the men of the Life-Saving Service, the “storm warriors,” who gave assistance to shipwrecked mariners. Artists are asked to imagine a day in the life of those brave men, whether they were performing a rescue on a cold and stormy night or even a scene from their daily existence at the station. “Online art contests have become very popular,” said Nancy Howard, president of the Ocean City Museum Society. “If you visit the various websites you will see that there are contests for watercolor, acrylic, pastel, drawing, multi-media, etc. There are some with age limits – over 60 under 60 etc. In other words, there is a niche for anyone with an artistic nature.” “We in Ocean City and the surrounding area are excited to tell and show the story of our Life-Saving Station,” said Del. Mary Beth Carozza, a supporter of the museum. “I believe our first-ever OC Life-Saving Station paint contest will allow us, in a very creative way, to highlight those who came before us in
protecting our shore and saving lives with courageous rescues, in oftentimes, very perilous weather.” The contest runs until Aug. 15 and is open to anyone over the age of 18. Winners will be announced Sept. 1. Noted Eastern Shore artist Kevin Fitzgerald has agreed to judge the contest. His works are included in collections throughout the country. First prize is $500, second $250, third $100 and honorable mentions $50. A minimum of 50 entries must be received for the contest to be held. Further rules and regulations for the contest as well as other pertinent information and downloading location can be found on the museum website www.ocmuseum.org. The Museum Society is exploring the possibility of adding an annex to the existing building. Funds raised by the contest will be applied to that effort. The annex would allow for temporary displays of art, community interest or other items pertinent to the Ocean City community. In addition, the annex would incorporate all nonexhibit functions in the present building, i.e. offices, restrooms, gift shop, etc.
New Crystal Beach Hotel opens in old Riviera Motel spot
(June 23, 2017) Gillis Gilkerson construction management and general contracting firm announced it has completed the new Crystal Beach Hotel at 2500 Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City. “Contributing to the growth of a family legacy has offered us a unique and rewarding opportunity,” said Dwight Miller, president, Gillis Gilkerson. “We are excited this hotel is already attracting attention and visitors for the 2017 summer season in Ocean City.” “They stayed on track, built it on time, on budget and delivered a great hotel product,” said Patrick Leary, project manager for the owner. “From the concrete and painting to the punch-out man, we were very happy with the professionalism and quality of all of the sub-contractors Gillis Gilkerson brought on board to make it happen.” The new 54,000-square-foot hotel is located where the Riviera Motel once stood until it was demolished in December 2015. The new hotel accommodates 63 guest rooms on four floors and includes a conference room, restaurant and an outdoor pool complete with a splash zone and tiki bar. Fisher Architecture designed the building which required them to merge three sites into one. “The Fisher team was great to work with,” Leary said. “They did a
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fabulous job at keeping the look of the original hotel in mind yet enhanced it with more modern features that complemented the old design.” “A family-owned project like Crystal Beach is something our team takes very seriously,” said Keith Fisher, Fisher Architecture. “We want to make sure the final product delivers everything they visualized it would be from the beginning. We are glad we could deliver a distinct style that stays true to the original hotel yet makes the structure as a whole, stand out from the rest along the avenue.” Gillis Gilkerson Project Manager Mike Truitt and Sperintendent Bill Schiavo completed the hotel within 14 months. The project was done for a returning client, for whom, Gillis Gilkerson previously built the original Crystal Beach Hotel on 25th Street and the Boardwalk, The Haven Hotel on First Street and the Boardwalk and Haven Suites on First Street & Baltimore Ave in Ocean City. For more information, visit www.gillisgilkerson.com.
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The Nauti-Girl team caught two 11.8-pound and one 10.4-pound dolphin to score first through third place in the division and $2,565 during the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th annual Small Boat Tournament, held June 17-18. The fish were weighed at Sunset Marina last Saturday.
Number of boats sweep divisions in Small Boat event
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 23, 2017) Fifteen of the 25 teams that participated in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th annual Small Boat Tournament, held June 17-18, came to the Sunset Marina scale with fish to weigh. Eight boats remained inshore to fish, while 17 went offshore. All but one of the crews fished on Saturday. A total of $6,890 was distributed among the tournament winners. “Considering what the weather could have been, it went well,” said Boz Jefferson, co-chair of the tournament with Colin Campbell and Bill Regan. “Overall, it was a success. It was a pretty good payout. Hopefully next year the weather will be better.” “There was some good-size tuna caught,” he added. “We filled the bluefish, tog, sea bass, dolphin and tuna divisions [first through third place]. There was only one founder, which is a little bit unusual.” In four of the divisions, the same team took first through third place. The Jezebel crew landed the lone flounder of the competition. The 1.8pound fish was worth $980. The team earned the $500 Dale Brown Award – named in memory of Brown, who was a Marlin Club member and avid fisherman – for heaviest tournament flounder. The group also dominated the sea bass division. They boated two 2.8 and one 2.4 pounders, which
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Slaughterhouse swept the bluefish division with 12.8,- 12.4- and 9.2-pound catches during the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th annual Small Boat Tournament, held June 17-18. The team was presented $120. They are pictured with their catches at Sunset Marina last Saturday.
were worth $480. The Jezebel crew took home a total of $1,460. Slaughterhouse swept the bluefish division with 12.8,- 12.4- and 9.2pound catches. The team was presented $120. The Joken crew landed the first-, second- and third-place tog. They reeled in 14.2, 8.4 and 5.6 pounders and won $180. The Nauti-Girl team caught two 11.8-pound and one 10.4-pound dol-
phin to score first through third place in the division and $2,565. The Vapor Trail’s 60-pound yellowfin tuna finished in first place in the division. The crew was awarded $1,620. The Reel Fin Addict hooked 50and 49.6-pound yellowfin tuna to take second and tie for third place. The team earned $756. The Canyon Blues II group tied for third with their 49.6-pound yellowfin. The team was presented $189.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 23, 2017) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 35th annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament is just a week away. Registration for the event will begin at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 29, at the Marlin Club, located on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captains’ meeting will follow at 8 p.m. The competition is free for Marlin Club boat members. The costs for non-members is $400. “It’s a fun tournament. Lots of camaraderie,” said Bob Althauser, director of the Canyon Kick Off with Al Rittmeyer. “It’s a decent-size tournament and there’s usually a pretty good payout.” Depending on the weather, Althauser anticipates 65-75 boats to enter. It is typically made up of OC Marlin Club members, but all are welcome and encouraged to participate, Althauser said. “Marlin Club tournaments are very friendly. It’s a good way to meet others who fish,” he added. Fishing days are Friday through Sunday, June 30 to July 2. 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. An awards banquet is scheduled for Sunday, July 2, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Marlin Club. Berlin artist Jeff Auxer has designed the tournament trophies this year. A total of 63 boats entered into the 34th annual competition last year and nearly $73,000 was awarded to the winners. For more information, visit www.ocmarlinclub.com or call 410213-1613.
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TOP TUNA (Top) The Reel Fin Addict hooked 50- and 49.6pound yellowfin to take second and tie for third place in the tuna division during the Ocean City Marlin Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 38th annual Small Boat Tournament, held June 17-18. The team earned $756. They also landed a 48.2-pound yellowfin. The group is pictured with their catches at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City, last Saturday. (Bottom) Canyon Blues II tied for third in the tuna division with their 49.6-pound yellowfin, weighed last Saturday at Sunset Marina. The team was presented $189 for the fish. The crew also reeled in 41.8 and 43 pounders. LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Beach 5 Sand Soccer tourney this weekend By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Approximately 2,000 athletes will participate in the 10th annual Beach 5 Sand Soccer tournament taking place on Saturday and Sunday with 20 fields lining the beach from Dorchester to Third Street. The soccer players range in age from under 8 years old to adults, with 10 players on each team. They will compete in a two-day event, beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday morning with zboth boys’ and girls’ teams
playing until about 6 p.m. on June 24. “We are a family-owned and family-focused business that loves the game of soccer,” said Angela Lewis, the administrator for Beach 5 Sand Soccer. “We wanted to provide a fun and different experience for the sport.” The soccer-filled weekend continues on Sunday at 8 a.m. with adult teams competing until about 6 p.m. Most championship games take place in the late afternoons and
evenings. “It's crazy fun to watch and for anyone who has played soccer on turf or grass will know how much more difficult it is to play in sand with no gear,” Lewis said. The 200 teams will be visiting from all over the East Coast including North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. In addition, they will be selling specially designed T-shirts, socks, soccer balls and other items on site at the tournament.
In honor of the 10th anniversary, a USA Olympic soccer multi-medalist will be in attendance this weekend, Lewis said. Beach 5 Sand Soccer teams up with Jolly Roger Amusement Park on 29th Street each year to provide a fun time for families when the kids are not playing in the tournament, she added. “We do have a special relationship with Jolly Roger Amusement Park,” Lewis said. “They offer our participants and their families a See OC Page 42
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Worcester Rec & Parks provides summer fun County offers wide array of camps, including activities at Jolly Roger, Frontier Town (June 23, 2017) Worcester County Recreation & Parks is offering an assortment of camps, programs and other activities this summer. WCRP is bringing back summer day camps for the 2017 season, where children can enjoy time making new friends at Frontier Town and Jolly Roger. Camps will be open to children in grades 4-8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $30 per child, per camp. Drop-off and pickup will be at each camp location, and campers should bring a change of clothes, sunscreen and a bagged lunch. Frontier Town Day Camp will take place on Thursday, July 6, and campers will get to enjoy the waterpark, mini golf, and western theme park at the facility off Route 611 in Berlin. Jolly Roger Day Camp will take place on Friday, July 7, and campers will be able to enjoy splash mountain and all the various water slides and parks on 30th Street in Ocean City for the day. Space for both camps is limited, and registration is available on a
first-come first-served basis. The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 28. To register, contact Program Manager Lea Cataggio at 410-632-2144, ext. 2509, lcataggio@co.worcester.md.us . Summer registration is now open for Early Bird Fitness at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill from July 5 to Sept. 22 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8-8:40 a.m. This program is open to active adults ages 45 and older who would like to get up and get moving to start their day. Participants will work through a variety of exercises during 40-minute workouts designed to increase mobility and flexibility and challenge participants to increase their fitness abilities. The cost per participant is $40. For more information or to register, contact Program Manager Myro Small at 410-632-2144, ext. 2512 or email msmall@co.worcester.md.us. Summer registration is also open to adults ages 18 and older for two evening fitness classes, Power Circuit Training and Yoga, at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. Power Circuit Training, a fullbody workout, will run from July 5 to Sept. 20 on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Designed to hit all muscle groups in this hour-long workout, participants will complete workouts individually or with a partner. Instructor Carol Jenkins-Pike will lead Yoga, which will run from July 6 to Aug. 10 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga is an excellent way to stretch tight muscles and help calm stress and anxiety. This class is limited to 20 spots, and space will fill up quickly. Each class is $40 per person to participate. For more information or to register for one of these programs, contact Small. Worcester County Recreation & Parks will also provide summer swim lessons to children ages 3 and older at the Shad Landing Swimming Pool in Pocomoke State Park near Snow Hill. There will be three separate sessions offered. Each session will last two weeks. Session 1 will take place from July 10-20, Session 2 from July 24-Aug. 3, and Session 3 from Aug. 7-17. The cost to participate in swim lessons is $45 per child and $40 for each additional child. All sessions will meet Monday to Thursday for two consecutive weeks. Space is limited, and registration is first
come, first served. To register for lessons, contact Kelly Buchanan at 410-632-2144, ext. 2503 or kbuchanan@co.worcester.md.us. Visit www.WorcesterRecAndParks.org for more information on all programs available.
OC hosts soccer players for 10th Beach 5 tourney Continued from Page 41 huge discount on park and ride tickets.” Any soccer players who missed out on this weekend’s soccer tournament will receive another chance to participate. Beach 5 Sand Soccer will be back Aug. 5 for a second tournament in Ocean City. The deadline to sign up is July 1. Catch this weekend’s events for free on the Boardwalk between Dorchester and Third Streets from 8 a.m. to about 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.beach5sandsoccerseries.com for more information or to sign up for the tournament in August.
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Second round of 50th ESA Summer Surf Series this Sat.
By Morgan Pilz Intern (June 23, 2017) The second round of the 50th annual Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Summer Surf Series will take place this Saturday, June 24, 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 will participate in divisions including Bodyboard, Shortboard, Longboard and Stand Up Paddleboard. There is also an “Open” division for Shortboard and Bodyboard. Competitors must arrive to the designated ready area 15 minutes before their competition begins. This Saturday’s event will take place in the water on 46th Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline to sign up for this event was June 22, but participants can still register the day of the event for an additional $15. The cost to participate is $20 for the first division and $10 for every division after. “The [first] contest (June 3) was a great success,” Delmarva ESA District Co-Director Mark Donohue said. “We had fun waves and sunny weather, the heats ran smoothly and we gave out awards by 2 p.m. We expect this weekend’s event to have good surf as well, and hope for a few more competitors coming out.” Roughly two-dozen competitors were joined by family and friends, attracting neraly 100 people on the beach for the event, Donahue said. “A lot of the participants are repeating [competitors] because they accumulate points to qualify for [the] Regional Championship and the Eastern Championship,” Donohue said. The fourth and fifth events will be held on 46th Street on Aug. 19 and Sept. 30. Registartion lasts until two days prior to the action. The third event, on July 22, will have a special dinner and campfire at Assateague Island State Park. Participants must register that day. The cost to participate in an event at each competition is $20, and $10 for each additional division. “The audience will be able to view the contest right from the beautiful local beach,” Donohue said. “We only ask people not to stand in front of the judges view and not swim in the competition area (which will be marked by flags and/or buoys).”
Founded in 1967 by East Coast Surfers, ESA was created to promote, preserve and protect the sport of surfing on the East Coast. ESA is dedicated to the sport of amateur surfing, as well as the operation of a program of amateur competition for surfers of all ages and abilities. In addition, ESA promoted the establishment and preservation of free access to a clean shoreline and ocean environment. ESA is the largest amateur surfing association in the world. The association’s activities are organized into a total of 25 districts, which extend along nearly 2,000 miles of coastline. Stretching from Maine through the Gulf Coast of Florida, Alabama and the Great Lakes, each district’s programs are developed and operated by a dedicated group of volunteer directors and staff. “The ESA Summer Surf Series events have been going on in Ocean City for decades where local surfers and bodyboarders have an opportunity to compete in monthly contests throughout the summer and early fall,” Donohue said. “Since surfing is generally an individual sport, the ESA contests are a great opportunity to link up with other surfers in the community, sharpen your skills and spend a day enjoying our local beaches.” Each division will have trophies and awards, as well as sponsor-donated giveaway prizes. Surf Series participants must be ESA members. Family memberships cost $95. Competition memberships cost $65 for all divisions. A fee of $20 covers the first event during each contest, and $10 for other divisions. Supporting membership cost $35 and is for noncompetitors. Lifetime membership costs $1,000 . Scheduling info can be found on the delmarva.surfesa.org website or Delmarva ESA Facebook. ESA’s will provide frequent wetaher updates on its website and social media pages. Anyone interested in signing up for the events can do so at Delmarva.surfsignup.com which can be found on the Delmarva ESA Facebook page and Delmarva website at delmarva.surfesa.org. Those who are looking for age specific events can find the age divisions at www.surfesa.org. Questions can be sent to delmarva@surfesa.org or through messenger on Delmarva ESA’s Facebook page.
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By Morgan Pilz Intern (June 23, 2017) The sixth annual Skate Bash will take place Tuesday, June 27, at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park on Third Street and St. Louis Avenue in Ocean City. Everyone who love to skate is invited to participate from 2-7 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.
Among the contests offered 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. There will also be a best trick contest 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,” Ocean Bowl Skatepark Manager Daniel Reed said. “We’ve See OCEAN Page 44
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SOCCER AWARD Worcester Prep senior Owen Nally, pictured with his mom, Liz, was presented the National Soccer Coaches of America Senior Excellence Award by his WPS soccer coach Terry Underkoffler. The award recognizes exceptional contributions made by a senior student-athlete to their soccer program, while exemplifying the finest attributes of a high school student-athlete. The recipient must display a positive attitude, have significant contributions to the team, show team leadership, and exemplify the standards set forth in the NSCAA Player Code of Conduct and Ethics. A resident of Bethany Beach, Nally was recognized among the top senior high school soccer players by the NSCAA. Not only did the AP Scholar athlete start all four years on the WPS varsity soccer team, he was elected captain three years and named an All-Conference player for four years. Nally’s team won four conference titles, three conference tournaments, beat three state-ranked opponents and was undefeated his senior year.
TOP TEAM Co-ed volleyball team, I’d Hit That, won the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s winter/spring volleyball league.
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Continued from Page 43 been having contests and bashes since it started.” The Skate Bash first began in 2011, when the Dew Tour – a premier action sports and lifestyle event which brings together the world’s best skateboarders, snowboarders, skiers and BMX riders – held its first tour stop in Ocean City. The event was initially created to honor the tour, and now takes place every year. “I see it as an event to celebrate the skate park and allow the skaters to compete against one another,” Reed said. “Also, the kids get to show off the tricks that they’ve been working on to their parents and fellow skaters.” Prizes will be offered throughout the event, ranging from stickers to Tshirts, wheels and skateboard decks (wheels and other accessories not included). Water, soda, snow cones, hamburgers and/or hotdogs will be available for purchase. Music will also be playing throughout the bash. Skaters who have annual Ocean Bowl passes will be able to participate in the event and eat for free. Skaters who are interested in joining but do not have passes can purchase one directly from the park or online. Day passes cost $12, weekend passes $15 and weekly passes $42. Year passes for residents cost $60; $110 for non-residents. 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. The Ocean Bowl Skatepark 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. The bowl and vert ramp were updated in 2011. Skate camps and clinics with professional skaters are also offered. For more information about this event, call the Ocean Bowl Skate Park at 410-289-2695 or Northside Park at 410-250-0125. Passes, hours of operation, additional events and other information can be found at https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/skate-park/.
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O.C. Home Services moves from Salis. to Ocean Pines
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) From heating and air conditioning to plumbing, kitchen and bath remodeling, O.C. Home Services in Ocean Pines provides a multitude of essentials for homeowners. “We try to cover everything from the roof to the crawl space,” said Fred Showacre, who owns the business with Chris Pugaczewski. “We utilize our own labor that way customers are dealing with one contractor for all their needs. “One of the reasons we moved to Ocean Pines [from Salisbury in April] is the part-timers and summer rentals,” he continued. “They can call one contractor and know we will go out and look at the problem or fix the leak and clean up the water rather than calling multiple companies.” O.C. Home Services also offers interior and exterior home or condominium renovations including decks, porches, cabinets, windows, floors, doors, bathrooms, additions, drywall and paint. Sewer main replacement and cleanup, draining services, professional drying, mold remediation, restoration and disaster cleanup are additional services available through the home improvement company. “Our employees are trained in their technology fields and in customer service,” Showacre said. “We want to make the situation right and are constantly dealing with problems. We are committed to 100 percent customer satisfaction.” O.C. Home Services employees spend a couple hours each week on technical and customer interaction training. “It is important for us to spend the time and money for training and certifications,” Showacre said. “Communication is important. Letting customers know what is going on and how much it is going to cost so they can make their own educated decision. I think they ap-
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From heating and air conditioning to plumbing, kitchen and bath remodeling, O.C. Home Services in Ocean Pines provides a multitude of essentials for homeowners.
preciate our professionalism and the respect we bring to each interaction.” All 32 employees are licensed, insured and must pass a drug screening and background check before being hired. They offer 24-hour emergency services, complimentary estimates, no overtime fees, longer warranties and upfront pricing. The home improvement company serves customers in Worcester and Wicomico counties in addition to Sussex County, Delaware.
O.C. Home Services in Ocean Pines is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., although 24-hour emergency services are available. O.C. Home Services is offering $50 off any drain cleaning service, $250 off a sewer main replacement, $75 off WiFi thermostats, $100 off well-pump replacements and $500 off a complete kitchen remodel until June 30. For more information, check out www.ocservice247.com. Call 410-8606888 or 302-330-8300 to schedule a service or free estimate.
Houck family donates $25K to AGH
(June 23, 2017) The Atlantic General Hospital Campaign for the Future recently received a donation of $25,000 from Phil and Marie Houck and their family for upcoming projects including the new John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center. The Houcks have been strong supporters of Atlantic General Hospital for over 20 years.
The Bull on the Beach Penguin Swim team, led by their son-in-law, Tom Knopp, started with just a handful of team members for the first official swim. Today their team has more than 100 members participating and raising funds for the annual event. The team raises funds for the swim throughout the year, including an October golf tournament, put on by Michelle Houck Knopp and her hus-
band, Tom, and the Crab Feast/Bull Roast at Crab Alley headed up by Houck’s sons, Kevin and Phillip, and Kelly Conroy. Theresa “Shue” Goldberg plays an integral role in the fundraising and daily operations of Houck’s businesses. “She is an unsung hero. Shue just makes my job very easy,” Houck said. To date, the Bull on the Beach PenSee BULL Page 46
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 23, 2017) The Maryland Association of Realtors recently released the sales figures for May. Overall throughout Maryland, there was a 4.1 percent increase in homes sold—from 7,868 units in 2016 to 8,194 units in 2017. In Worcester County, we also saw a substantial increase for May, with 250 homes sold up from 210 homes sold in 2016 for a 19 percent increase. Wicomico County saw a 15.5 percent increase in total homes sold in May. A closer look at the sales figures for May in Worcester County show that sales price averages made a jump. In 2017, the average sales price was $298,716 and when compared to 2016’s average of $259,257, this represents a 15.2 percent increase year over year. For Maryland as a whole in May, the 2016 average sales price was $322,210, whereas the 2017 average sales price was $335,949, representing a 4.3 percent increase. (The county that had the highest decline in sales price average was Caroline County at -20.7 percent.) May figures for 2017 also show that Worcester County is still trending a slight increase in pending units, with 210 pending for 2017 vs. 200 pending at this time last year. However, Wicomico County shows an even stronger increase in pending units with 130 units pending in May 2017 vs 101 at this time last year. Active inventory is tighter this year than last, with 1,172 active units in Worcester County vs 1,480 active units this time last year, representing an approximate 21 percent decline in inventory for buyers to choose from. As far as distressed sales go in 2017, short sale transactions trended a decline in Worcester County with only 12 completed short sale transactions from Jan. 1 through the end of May 2017. Worcester County foreclosure sales have also trended a decline in volume, with 45 total foreclosure transactions between Jan. 1 to May, 31 2017 as compared to 2016’s total number for the same time period of 72 foreclosures. - Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Bull on the Beach owner has worked extensively for AGH Continued from Page 45 guin Swim team has raised approximately $500,000 for Atlantic General Hospital programs and services. Houck, owner of the Bull on the Beach and Crab Alley restaurants, has been a member of the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation since 2003 and has served on the Foundation Board of Directors since 2005. “We remember when we first came to Ocean City, there was no local hospital and you had to drive a distance to find emergency medical care,” he said. “Atlantic General Hospital is our hospital. When there’s a need in the community, it’s not a burden to lend support. Whatever I can do in life – and whatever my family and employees can do – we’ll do to help.” Houck is very active in the community, receiving The Dispatch’s Charitable Souls Campaign Award in 2011, and maintaining membership in The National Museum of African American History since 2010, and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. “We’re extremely grateful for the commitment shown to our not-forprofit community hospital and the generous support of our friends and neighbors like the Houck family,” said Campaign for the Future Co-Chair Jack Burbage. “The way healthcare services are delivered is changing, but Atlantic General’s commitment to state-of-theart medicine only grows stronger. We can help AGH meet the challenges of providing the very best healthcare services right here – close to home.” The funds raised during the $10 million Atlantic General Campaign for the Future will allow Atlantic General Hospital to complete $35 million in capital projects. Among them is construction of a new 18,000-square-foot full service cancer care center, completion of a women’s health center in West Ocean City, renovation of existing surgical facilities and expansion of emergency services within Atlantic General Hospital as well as improvements to inpatient care areas. To date, the Foundation has already
The Atlantic General Hospital Campaign for the Future recently received a donation of $25,000 from Phil and Marie Houck and their family for upcoming projects including the new John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center. Pictured, from left, are Michelle Fager, Campaign for the Future co-chair, AGH Foundation Board of Directors secretary; Michele Houck Knopp, general manager Bull on the Beach 94th Street; Michael Franklin, president and CEO Atlantic General Hospital; Phil Houck, with wife of 52 years, Marie Houck, AGH Foundation Board of Directors treasurer, owner/operator Bull on the Beach and Crab Alley restaurants; Philip Houck, general manager, Crab Alley; and Kevin Houck, general manager, Bull on the Beach on the Boardwalk.
secured $3 million of the $10 million goal in pledges, commitments and grants. The new 18,000-square-foot Regional Cancer Care Center, which is to be built on hospital-owned property at the corner of Route 113 and Old Ocean City Boulevard (Route 346) in Berlin, will provide one centrally-located, convenient facility for the care and treatment of individuals with cancer and blood disorders. In addition to existing medical oncology and chemotherapy infusion services and integrative therapies, the new center will include radiation oncology; PET imaging; laboratory services; community education and support facilities; and telemedicine technology that will allow patients and their physicians to consult with other cancer care experts, preventing unnecessary travel for consultation and follow up care for patients who may require more intensive cancer care services. Construction is due to begin in July
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OC Chamber now seeking nominees for annual awards
(June 23, 2017) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual awards to be presented to community and business leaders. Members of the public can nominate individuals by outlining their contributions and achievements on nomination forms available at the Visitor Center at Routes 50 and 707 or from Lisa Layfield, events director, at lisa@OceanCity.org. Each year, the chamber presents the following honors: The “Business Person of the Year” award recognizes someone who is the founder, owner, CEO or president of a business that is a member in good standing with the local chamber. The nominee should exhibit business leadership and vision, demonstrate commitment to the success of both business and the area and serve as a positive role model for others. The “Citizen of the Year award” recognizes the person who embodies the best See YEARLY Page 47
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Blue Water Development expansion Real estate developer buys first property in New Jersey, 100-room oceanfront hotel
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Burbage in 2002, Blue Water Development is a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties operating mainly in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Blue Water’s diverse portfolio includes three luxury RV resort properties: The Resort at Massey’s Landing in Millsboro, Delaware, KOA – Chincoteague Island in Chincoteague, Virginia, and Sunset Beach RV Resort in Cape Charles, Virginia; four hotels: Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, The Commander Hotel and Aloft Hotel, both in Ocean City, Maryland, and Fairfield Inn & Suites on Chincoteague Island; and three recreational venues: Blue Water Golf, Maui Jacks Waterpark in Chincoteague and Sea Rocket in Ocean City.
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Yearly honors will be given Sept. 12 Continued from Page 46 characteristics of community citizenship. The chamber “Volunteer of the Year” honors an individual who donates time by serving on a chamber committee or other organizations. Recognitions are also given to the “Nonprofit of the Year” and “The Lifetime Achievement Award.” For information visit, OceanCity.org. Nomination must be received no later than July 1. Submit to Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce by mail/or drop off 12320 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Maryland 21811, email mychamber@OceanCity.org or fax 410-2137521. Awards will be presented Sept. 12 at the awards celebration at the Clarion Fontainebleau on 101st Street.
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Promotions Raymond M. Thompson, president and chief executive officer of Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company, the bank subsidiary of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. has announced the following recent promotions. Ross Bergey has been promoted to loan and business deRoss Bergey velopment officer for the Ocean City Market. Bergey will be located at the bank’s 20th Street location. Bergey began his employment with
Taylor Bank in June 2014. In January 2015, he entered the bank’s Management Trainee program where he was exposed to the various operations of the bank. Having joined Taylor Bank with a background in accounting and finance, Bergey was promoted to credit analyst in January 2016. Scott Williams has been promoted to credit administrator at the bank’s main office in Berlin. Williams will support the bank’s loan operations in the credit underwriting area, including exScott Williams panded duties and responsibilities related to post-closing file review, loan file compliance review and asset quality monitoring of the bank’s loan portfolio. Williams graduated from Salisbury University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems. In 2006, Williams joined Taylor Bank as a customer service associate, and was subsequently promoted to management trainee in June 2008. In 2009, Williams became the assistant manager of the bank’s main office. In 2014, Williams transferred to the loan department where he previously served as a credit analyst, and most recently loan operations supervisor. Kathy Warren has been promoted to loan operations supervisor at the
bank’s main office. In that capacity, Warren’s duties will include oversight of loan document support staff, loan document production and review, and management of the bank’s loan document systems. Warren joined Taylor Bank April 2014 as a loan processor. She Kathy Warren came to Taylor Bank with 28 years of banking experience in branch management, loan operations and loan production.
Bank award Taylor Bank was recently recognized by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a recipient of the Silver Level Healthiest Maryland Businesses Wellness at Work Award. The Healthiest Maryland Businesses Wellness at Work Awards recognizes employers for exemplary accomplishments in worksite health promotion. Applications were reviewed and scored by the staff of Healthiest Maryland Businesses, Maryland’s Worksite Wellness Program. Taylor Bank launched its Fiscally Fit program in 2011 with a simple walking campaign that has now evolved into a holistic and strategized wellness program.
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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan ummer in Ocean City is great for making new friends and memories. A couple weeks ago I was asked to play softball for Kirby’s Pub at Northside Park. I was all for joining the roster, even though I hadn’t picked up a bat or glove in over a decade. Needless to say, watching me play softball is quite hilarious. After the game Monday, a few of us went to Coconuts on 37th Street to eat and hangout. The girls decided to play corn hole, and my bean bags kept landing on the volleyball court and nowhere near the board. How good I am (or not) doesn’t really matter as long as it’s a good time with positive vibes and great friends. While in Ocean City for summer, vacation or living life as a local, keep in mind that you’re here. So take a breath, check out at all of the fun things to do, enjoy a cold one and take a few pictures. The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street, is open daily, serving breakfast, starting at 8 a.m., as well as lunch and dinner. Come to The Big Easy on 60 for happy hour this week, noon to 6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 frozen drinks, crushes and import beers, $3.50 rails/house wines, $3 domestic beer and $2 off specialty cocktails. Food specials include $6 appetizers. Don’t miss $3 Abita beer Sundays with Bryan Russo playing 5-8 p.m. Visit www.thebigeasyon60.com for more info. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, happy hour is 4-7 p.m. at the bar. Drink specials include $2.25 Miller Lite, Coors Light and Natural Light cans, $1.75 domestic draft mugs, $3 domestic draft pints, $3.25 domestic bottles, $3.50 happy hour premium beers and $4.50 imports. Food specials include a pretzel dog and fries for $4.99, hot fingers and fries, $5.99, and $7.99 pork barbecue sliders. Get the entire menu, lunch or dinner, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily. Friday, hear Full Circle at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 24, catch Fess Up at 9 p.m. For more, visit www.bjsonthewater.com. Bourbon Street on the Beach, See INSIDE Page 50
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At least 90 artists will sell their one-of-a-kind wares, from drawings and sculptures to jewelry, furniture, glass, mixed media, ceramics, paintings and photography during the 17th annual Art’s Alive festival, at Northside Park on 125th Street this weekend, June 24-25.
Annual Art’s Alive at Northside Park Festival, held this Saturday and Sunday in Ocean City, will feature about 90 artists
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Live music, food, activities for children and a range of unique artwork are highlights of the 17th annual Art’s Alive festival at Northside Park on 125th Street this weekend, June 24-25. “While walking around a beautiful park, visitors can appreciate a variety of art mediums, some of the artists will be creating on-site,” said Brenda Moore, special events coordinator for the Town of Ocean City. “Children can create their own masterpiece at one of the free children’s activities. Everyone can have lunch, enjoy beer or a glass of wine and listen to live performers.” At least 90 artists will sell their oneof-a-kind wares, from drawings and sculptures to jewelry, furniture, glass, mixed media, ceramics, fiber, fine wood, paintings, printmaking and photography. The show brings a variety of works by artists from states near and far including Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, Florida, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina and Georgia. “Arts Alive is an event that highlights the arts and expands the natural beauty and culture of the bay, by taking place in Ocean City’s beautiful Northside Park,” said Jessica Waters, communications manager for the Town of Ocean City. “You don’t have to be an art lover to appreciate the uniqueness of Art’s Alive, as it brings a sophisticated, yet family-friendly flare for visitors.” In addition to selling their pieces, artists will compete in nine juried cate-
Kelvin Henderson poses with his Jazz-inspired pieces during the 2016 Art’s Alive event at Northside Park on 125th Street.
gories at Art’s Alive. The winners will be presented with ribbons and a total of $5,250 in cash prizes will be awarded during a reception Saturday night at the Art League of Ocean City on 94th Street at 6 p.m., Moore said. Recognitions include Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice Award, People’s Choice Award and six Judge’s Choice Awards. Attendees will have a wide range of food options to choose from at the Artists Café including New England lobster rolls, crab cakes, fish tacos and short rib cheesesteaks, which will be provided by Big Thunder Roadside Kitchen of SoDel Concepts in Delaware. Rosenfeld’s Roadside Jewish Deli will be serving up traditional Jewish food such as corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, chopped liver, whitefish salad, potato knishes, turkey and roast beef sandwiches, chicken and tuna salad and various desserts, including its famous one-pound eclairs. Maui Wowi returns to cool visitors off with its fresh smoothies, Hawaiian coffees and shaved ice. The Art League
of Ocean City will also have craft beer and wine to purchase. In addition to browsing artwork and enjoying food, Art’s Alive visitors can check out live music from Janet Spahr and her handpans both days of the festival. She captivates audiences into a soothing and tranquil experience. Also, Island Fusion will be entertaining guests on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside Artists Café with their ability to combine many different styles of music including Jimmy Buffett, disco and jazz songs with traditional island tunes using a steel drum. On Sunday, River & Rhodes will show off their modern blues-vibe with original compositions and lively performances inside the Artists Café from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fine arts event offers free art activities for children such as soap carving, beading, drawing and painting located in a serene setting with 58 acres surrounding a lagoon at the north Ocean City park on Saturday and Sunday. See ARTISTS Page 50
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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan Continued from Page 49 116th Street, offers happy hour 3-7 p.m. daily, which includes $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas and $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and $8 halfpound burgers. Friday, June 23, catch Tommy Edward, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, June 24, hear Wes Davis, 8-11 p.m. Sunday, June 25, listen to Billy Carlin Band, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, see Walt Farovic, 6-9 p.m. followed by open mic, 9-11 p.m. Thursday, June 29, Chris Button plays, 7-10 p.m. For more, call 443664-2896. Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs, 221 Wicomico Street, offers all day twofor-one happy hour drinks. Happy hour food items include fresh oysters, fried cod fingers, sautéed mussels, steamed clams, steamed shrimp, chicken wings and Wicomico Street crab and bacon fries. To hear more, call 410-289-0500. Captain’s Table, 15th Street, is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Monday through Saturday breakfast is served 7-11:30 a.m. Sunday, breakfast is offered 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, indulge in $3 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas. Dinner and lite fare starts at 5
p.m. daily. Happy hour is 5-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 Miller Lite drafts and $1 off house wines and premium rail cocktails. Enjoy music by Phil Perdue on the piano this weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. To make reservations, call 410-289-7192. Clarion, 101st Street, offers several dining and nightlife options. Catch New Censation, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Ocean Club June 2324. DJ Dusty spins 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. At Lenny’s beach bar and pool listen to Power Play from 4-9 p.m. Breakers Pub is open at 11 a.m. daily and offers $6.95 lunch specials. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. with $2.30 drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines and $3.85 margaritas. To hear more, call 410-524-3535. Coconuts Bar and Grill, located at Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street, offers happy hour from 5-6 p.m. daily with two-for-one drinks. Coconuts features its own craft brew by Burley Oak Brewing Company, “Drunken Monkey Ale,” an American Pale Ale. Tipsy Turtle Tuesday is back again this season as well. Order a Tipsy Turtle drink on a Tuesday and be entered to win a trip to the Bahamas. Drawing in September. Try Coconuts’ new Eastern Shore crab dip and crab salad. An assort-
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Wednesday, June 28, catch Lauren Glick, noon to 3 p.m., followed by Chris Button and Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 29 hang out with Kevin Poole, noon to 3 p.m., followed by Chris Diller, 4-8 p.m. For more, visit www.castleinthesand.com or call 410-289-6846. Coins, 28th Street, offers happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include domestic drafts, $2; domestic bottles, $2.75; and rail drinks/chardonnay/cabernet for $3.50. Food specials include a quarter-pound hot dog, $2; 12 steamed clams/wings, $6; and mussels, $7. Monday night get $6 burgers from 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June
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Artists to sell one-of-a-kind pieces during OC Art’s Alive Continued from Page 49 “Art’s Alive is a great event for the whole family to enjoy the arts,” Moore said. About 5,000 people are expected to come out this weekend to enjoy Art’s Alive events and about 40 percent of the vendors are new this year. “Art’s Alive is the art show that has something for everyone,” Waters said.
The Art’s Alive official merchandise tent provides guests with a piece of the event to take home, such as T-shirts, jackets, baseball hats and pins. Check out the fun this Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 125th Street at Northside Park. Art’s Alive will take place rain or shine. For more information, call the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department at 410-250-0125.
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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan 24 catch live music with Tranzfusion at 9 p.m. For more, call 410-289-3100. Crab Bag, 130th Street, offer happy hour daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2 rails and domestic bottles, $3.50 wines by the glass, $3.95 32-ounce mini pitchers, $4.95 Bloody Mary’s and $5.95 orange crushes. Enjoy outdoor seating with three all-you-can-eat crab options: the first includes crabs, corn, slaw and fries; get it with fried chicken or with additional ribs and steamed shrimp. To hear more, call 410-250-3337. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, has Irish Tuesday every week with live entertainment and drink specials. Catch Nate Clendenen this Tuesday at 8 p.m. playing a mix of bluegrass and Irish tunes. Food specials include “best brisket” for $10.99, Reubens for $8.99, Shepard pie, $9.99 and fish and chips, $7.99. Drink specials include $3.17 domestic drafts, Smithwicks and Harp bottles, $4 Jameson and $5 Guinness. For more, call 410-250-1449. Fish Tales, 22nd Street, bayside, happy hour is 3-6 p.m. daily with $5 orange crushes. Tuesday is Torada Tuesday with $4 Torada shots and $5 bombs. Wednesday is locals night, where guests can enjoy 75-cent Natural Light drafts and $2.75 wells. Friday get $4 fireball shots, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. To hear more, call 410-2890990. Frog Bar and Grill, 806 S. Atlantic Avenue at the Inlet Village, features all day and night drink specials including $1.75 Natural Light, $2.75 Bud Light bottles, $3 froggy shooters and $5 orange crush. Enjoy Froggy Hour from 8-9 p.m. with $1 Miller Lite and Bud Light drafts and $5 pitchers. Frog Bar and Grill also serves breakfast, 8-11 a.m. To hear more, call 410-289-FROG. Guido’s Burritos, on the Boardwalk between North Division and First Street, has DJ Papi Roisterous on Sunday spinning 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drink specials include $3 margaritas, cervezas and tequila and $6 bullhorns. To view the menu and other specials, visit www.guidosburritos.com. Guido’s Burritos, 33rd Street, has happy hour daily from 3-6 p.m. Get two-for-one drinks. DJ Papi Roisterous spins every Thursday, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, call 410-524-3663. Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 rails and domestic beer bottle/drafts and $5.50 orange crushes. Food specials include $5.99 buffalo wings/pound of steamed shrimp, $7.99 bowl of garlic mussels and two dozen steamed
clams for $12.99. Friday, June 23, catch DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24, hear Side Project or Chris Button, 2-6 p.m., followed by DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Sunday, June 25, check out Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. Monday, listen to Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m., followed by DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. Tuesday, catch Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, sing karaoke with DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, June 29 hang out with Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com. At Higgins, 31st and Coastal Highway, enjoy its all-you-can-eat crabs and corn for $29.99. Customers can select AUCE shrimp and ribs for $25.99 per person. While at Higgins, try a couple popular appetizers including the scallops and oyster casino. For more specials, call 410289-2581. Johnny’s Pizza, 56th Street, is open daily at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, listen to Dave Sherman, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 24, hear Old School, 8-11 p.m. Wednesday, hang out with Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys beginning at 8 p.m. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. with $5 crushes, margaritas, daiquiris and coladas. Call 410-723-5600 for more information. Marina Deck, 306 Dorchester Street, is open at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner daily, with happy hour 3-6 p.m. Specials include $2.25 drafts, $2.75 bottles and $5.75 crushes, $5.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp, $6.99 for a dozen clams and 79-cent wings (at the two bars only). This Sunday, June 25, from 1-3 p.m. is the James “Duffy” Taylor wing cook off with a 50/50 raffle and giveaway prizes. There is a $15 entry fee that includes wing samplings from Ocean City restaurants. The proceeds benefit Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House By The Sea, a vacation home for critically ill children and their families. Participating restaurants include Longboard Café, Pit and Pub, Shotti’s Point, Piaza, Pickles, Bourbon Street on the Beach, Micky Fin’s and Cork Bar. For more information, visit www.marinadeckrestaurant.com or call 410-289-4411. M.R. Ducks, Talbot Street, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 36 p.m., excluding days with entertainment. Drink specials include $1.75 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic beer, $3 rail drinks, $4 craft and import beer. Food specials include $3 bar dogs, $5 clams/Old Bay wings and $6 steamed shrimp. Would you dare chug a duck? I mean what is better than Natural Light beer and amaretto? Friday, June 23, catch Johnny Bling See INSIDE Page 52
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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan Continued from Page 51 at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 24, hear the Racket at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 25, listen to Tranzfusion at 4 p.m. For more, visit www.mrducks.com. Ocean City Fish Company, located on the commercial harbor in West Ocean City, is open at 11 a.m. Try all you can eat crabs, corn and hush puppies for $30. For more specials, visit www.ocfishcompany.com. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, is open Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. and noon on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy happy hour 3-5:30 p.m. at the bar. Drink specials include half-price beer, $4 house wines and $1.99 rail cocktails. For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Phillips Seafood House, 14101 Coastal Hwy., is open Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday happy hour is until 7 p.m. and Sunday until close. Drink specials include $2.50 domestic drafts and bottles, $4 craft beer, $3 wine and sangria/spirits and $5 crushes. Also enjoy $5 and $7 food specials with purchase of a beverage. For more information, call 410250-1200. Phillips Crab House, 2004 Philadelphia Avenue, will run early bird specials at 4 p.m. Enjoy $4 off each adult buffet if you are seated within the first hour of business daily. For menu dining, during the first hour of business daily, enjoy the early bird menu for $19.99. Items include a crab feast of five medium crabs, quarter-pound steamed shrimp, two pieces of fried chicken, corn on the cob and watermelon; chicken Chesapeake, Hoopers Island crab cake, prime rib, or try the 8-ounce flat iron steak. For more, call 410-289-6821. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink spe-
cials include $1.75 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. Order your pizza online at www.pizzatugos.com. Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open every day. Happy hour is available 26 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails and $5.50 crushes. Happy hour food specials include half-price bada bada bing shrimp and wings. Enjoy brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 410-524-1009. Seacrets, 49th Street, is open every day for the 2017 season at 11 a.m. Seacrets happy hour is 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Sunday rum day, with beer specials 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday happy hour drink specials include $6 frozen rum runner, pina colada, orange crush and electric lemonade; $5 Seacrets spirits: gin, vodka, orange, lemon and grapefruit vodkas, white, spiced and coconut rums, light-whiskey and bourbon-whiskey. Friday, June 23, hang out with DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hear the Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m. Catch 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. DJ Tuff spins 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the club. Listen to The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. DJ Bobby O will be back in main bar at 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. DJ Mike T will spin out on the beach at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 24, see Cruz-in de Bay, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. DJ Tuff will spin out on the beach noon to 2 p.m. See IV Stone, 1-5 p.m. Watch No Green Jelly Beenz, 5-9 p.m. DJ Cruz will spin in Morley Hall, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and 9 Mile Roots will be on the beach stage at 9 p.m. My fa-
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HOROSCOPE vorite band, Garden State Radio, will rock the club at 10 p.m. See DJ Bobby O in main bar at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 25, DJ Bobby O, will play in the bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Jim Long Band will be on the beach stage at 5 p.m. S.T.O.R.M plays on the tiki stage at 9 p.m. with DJ Davie spinning between sets. Garden State Radio plays at 10 p.m. For more, check out www.seacrets.com. Skye Bar, 66th Street, opens at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Have $1 oysters and get a quarter-pound lobster for $20. Drink specials include $1 off drafts, $3.50 rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. Friday, June 23, listen to Marcella Peters, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 24, catch The Stims at 4 p.m. For more, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Sunset Grille, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City, offers two-for-one happy hour 3-5 p.m. daily. Select appetizers are half-priced too. My favorite Asian lettuce wraps and ahi tuna are both delicious, and I highly suggest trying them. Friday, June 23, catch Lima Bean Riot at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24, hear Animal House at 7 p.m. Sunday, Lovin Cup will plays (time to be determined). To check back with entertainment and specials, call 410-213-8110. Whisker’s, 120th Street, offers happy hour specials, 4-7 p.m. and includes $2 rail drinks, domestic bottles or drafts, $2.25 Natty Boh pints and $4 house wine. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. Don’t forget you can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
You may find yourself easily annoyed this week, Aries. Surround yourself with positive people so you’re not pulled into the doldrums. You will snap out of this funk.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, when others call on you to police a situation, you might be stuck between doing the right thing and taking the side of a friend. Do your best to remain impartial.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
The last few weeks have been good for you, Gemini. Others have had the chance to see what you are capable of accomplishing, and your confidence and ego are soaring as a result.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, you may be called on to host family or friends and will have to arrange all of those details. Recognize your strengths and delegate what you can’t handle.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, if you have been hesitant about being in the spotlight, times are about to change. There are no more excuses this week. Dive head first into everything.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
It’s time to pull your head out of the clouds and get back to business, Virgo. The real world is beckoning, so get your mind straight and return to form.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, when speaking with others, take a more serious tone than you are used to. You don’t want to come off as if this is just a big joke. Something important is happening.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Consider listening rather than gossiping about others, Scorpio. Sit back and enjoy the conversation as it unfolds around you. You might be surprised by what you hear.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
People around you may seem extra passionate about their beliefs this week, Sagittarius. But you can still take things lightly if those same fires are not stoked in you.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
This week you may pick up some skills you never thought possible, Capricorn. It may be computer-related, or you may even begin to learn a foreign language.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, you may finally arrive at a destination only to discover you really didn’t want to go to this place after all. Sometimes, you learn through discovery.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, get outside and enjoy the fresh air as much as possible. The great outdoors can provide a welcome respite from the daily grind.
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The new “Native Americans: First Contact on Lower Delmarva” exhibit at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum showcases tomahawks, spearheads, hand tools a wooden mortar and pestle (left) as well as arrowheads (below). The exhibit at the Ocean City museum at the inlet is a snapshot into the daily lives of Native Americans who inhabited the Eastern Shore and Delmarva Peninsula. (Right) Visitors are immersed in the culture through prints, first-hand accounts, diagrams, maps, artifacts, photographs and other items.
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Howard County firefighters, from left, Jen Barnes, Rick Pratt and Davis Lewis, attend a firemen’s week party at Fish Tales, located on 22nd Street, Sunday.
Brian Bowen and Christina Morrison, of Calvert County, pose for a photo during the firemen’s week event at Fish Tales, on 22nd Street, June 18.
Miss Fire Promotion of the Maryland Fire Chief Association runner-up, Jennifer Franklin, left, and Taylor Blizzard, of New Windsor Fire Prevention, both of Carroll County, show off their titles during the firefighters’ memorial fundraiser at Fish Tales, 22nd Street, June 18.
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Sevaste Elias and Ted Bruce, of Annapolis, sip on some drinks at M.R. Ducks, on Talbot Street, June 16.
Pete Higgins and Meredith Harrington, of Philadelphia, enjoy the atmosphere at M.R. Ducks, on Talbot Street, June 16.
Michelle and Kurt Benes of Bath, Pennsylvania, hang out at the Purple Moose Saloon, located between Talbot and Caroline streets on the Boardwalk, June 15.
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Morgan Myslinski, left, and Tyler Chesney pour drinks behind the bar at Purple Moose, on the Boardwalk at Talbot Street, June 15.
Ocean 13 owners, from left, Jeremy Brink, Jamie Stewart and Steve Bowers, get together for a photo during the Downtown Association of Ocean City’s After Dark event held at their new restaurant, on the Boardwalk at 13th Street, June 14.
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Attending the Downtown Association of Ocean City’s After Dark event at Ocean 13, on 13th Street at the Boardwalk, from left, are Tommy Thompson, Don Luffy, Barabra Murphy and Diane Hazara, all of Ocean City.
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Exhibit snapshot into daily lives of shore inhabitants Continued from Page 53 marva Peninsula.” The exhibit is a snapshot into the daily lives of Native Americans who inhabited the Eastern Shore and Delmarva Peninsula before Europeans arrived. Visitors will be immersed in the culture through prints, first-hand accounts, diagrams, maps, artifacts, photographs and other items. In addition, how the lives of Native Americans changed after Europeans arrived is also depicted. “We hope people come and enjoy the free events, which are open to the public,” Okerblom said. Museum Curator Sandy Hurley borrowed most of the signage, photographs and research for the Native American exhibit from the Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture at Salisbury University. “We were coming up with ideas for new exhibits and pitching them to the board,” Hurley said. “They thought a Native American exhibit was a great idea and I knew the Nabb Center had done one at the Rackliffe House. We worked with the Nabb Center and asked if we could have the exhibit after it was finished there.” In addition, members of the museum also contributed artifacts from their personal collections to the exhibit, which will stay up for at least a year. “The Nabb Center gave us a fraction of what they had in the spring and we put the exhibit up by May. We have been tweaking and adding things,” Hurley said. “Native Americans lived in this area for many years. Arrow heads and pottery shards have been found on the Eastern Shore. If someone has anything we have room to add.” The exhibit showcases tomahawks, spearheads, hand tools and even a wooden mortar and pestle. “If it’s well-received we might keep
it up longer than a year,” Hurley said. “I always say our museum is the best kept secret in Ocean City. It has a little something for everyone and most people do not know about Native Americans. The performance will be steps away from the museum and new exhibit on Sunday.” In addition to the new Native American exhibit, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum also has an aquarium room, historical information and artifacts from past decades on the Boardwalk, a surfing exhibit, sands collected from beaches around the world, a children’s interactive and discovery room, and of course, a recreation of the historic life-saving service in Ocean City. This summer, images from old photographs and postcards taken in West Ocean City will run on a slideshow inside the museum. “It is interesting to see how much it’s changed over the last 100 years,” Hurley said. Starting July 3, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum’s annual summer educational programs return with knot-tying tutorials, information about sharks, an aquarium feeding, useful information from Assateague Island National Seashore educators, beach safety from the beach patrol and Ocean City history. The free programs take place Monday through Saturday until Aug. 26 and can be enjoyed by adults and children. They run about 30 minutes and most take place on the Boardwalk at the tram station just north of the museum, at 10 a.m. The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, which is located at 813 S. Atlantic Avenue, at the southern tip of the Boardwalk, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the summer. Visit www.ocmuseum.org, call 410-289-4991 or e-mail curator@ocmuseum.org for more information.
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CASTING LINES Summer Brenner, 12, of Ocean City, front, and Emily Sandt, 12, of Ocean Pines, cast their fishing lines during the Teach a Kid to Fish Day event, hosted by the Ocean Pines Anglers Club, at the South Gate Pond in Ocean Pines, Saturday, June 17.
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MEETING OLIVER Ropewalk employees, from left, Douglas Degitz, Katie Bolingbroke and Hailey Gordon, hang out with Oliver the kangaroo from Barn Hill Preserve at the 82nd Street restaurant last Wednesday.
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NOW PLAYING BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 www.thebigeasyon60.com June 23: Tear the Roof Off, 8 p.m. to midnight June 25: Bryan Russo, 5-8 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com June 23: Full Circle, 9 p.m. June 24: Fess Up, 9 p.m. June 28: The Girlfriends, 5 p.m. June 29: 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 23: Tommy Edward, 7-11 p.m. June 24: Wes Davis, 8-11 p.m. June 25: Billy Carlin Band, 6-9 p.m. June 28: Walt Farovic, 6-9 p.m.; Open Mic, 9-11 p.m. June 29: Chris Button, 7-10 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday-Sunday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com June 23: Sol Knopf, 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 24: Sol Knopf, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Aaron Howell Duo, 9:30 p.m to 1:30 a.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 www.castleinthesand.com June 23: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Joe Smooth & John Remy, 5-9 p.m. June 24: Kevin Poole, noon to 4 p.m.; Funk Shue, 5-9 p.m. June 25: Rick & Lennon LaRicci, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick, 4-8 p.m. June 26: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth & Pete, 4-8 p.m. June 27: Aaron Howell Duo, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Bettenroo, 3-7 p.m. June 28: Lauren Glick, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. June 29: Kevin Poole Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Diller, 4-8 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-3100 www.coinspub.com June 23-24: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m.
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-6331 www.cowboycoastoc.com June 23: Jackie Lee, 9 p.m.; DJ BK, 9 p.m. June 24: DJ BK, 9 p.m. June 27: Line Dance, 5 p.m. June 28: Live Band Beat the Clock Karaoke, Dust N Bones, 8 p.m. to midnight; DJ Jerry B, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 29: Dutch Adam & DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com June 23: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m. June 27: TBA, 7-11 p.m. GUIDOS BURRITOS 33rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-524-3663 www.guidosburritos.com Every Thursday: DJ Papi Roisterous, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com June 23: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. June 24: Side Project/Chris Button, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. June 25: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. June 26: Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. June 27: Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 28: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 29: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARVEST MOON TAVERN 208 W. Green St., Snow Hill 410-632-9890 harvestmoontavern@gmail.com June 23: Ted Elliot, 7-10 p.m. June 24: Chris Miller, 7-10 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-723-5600 www.johnnyspizzapub.com June 23: Dave Sherman, 8-11 p.m. June 24: Old School, 8-11 p.m. June 28: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys MARINA DECK 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411 www.marinadeckrestaurant.com June 29: Karaoke w/J-Lo, 9-11 p.m. MARYLAND WINE BAR 103 N. Main St., Berlin 410-603-6278 www.themdwinebar.com June 23: George Bilenki, 8-10 p.m.
M.R. DUCKS 311 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com June 23: Johnny Bling, 6 p.m. June 24: The Racket, 5 p.m. June 25: Tranzfusion, 4 p.m. June 28: Batman, 5 p.m. MUMFORD’S LANDING OCEAN PINES 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org June 23: Kaleb Brown, 8 p.m. June 24: Triple Vision, 6 p.m. June 27: Bryan Clark, 6 p.m. OCEAN CITY FISH COMPANY 12817 Harbor Drive West Ocean City 410-213-2525 www.ocfishcompany.com June 23: DJ Wax, 6-9 p.m. June 24: Beauty for Ashes, 6-9 p.m. June 25: Side Project, 2-5 p.m. June 29: Binje, 6-9 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Thursday-Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 .m. June 23-24: New Censation, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 28: Bryan Clark, 7-9:40 p.m. June 29-July 1: On The Edge, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Lenny’s Deck Bar: June 23-25: Power Play, 4-9 p.m. June 26-July 2: On The Edge, 4-9 p.m. OCEAN PINES BEACH CLUB 49th Street, Ocean City 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org June 23: Kaleb Brown, 3-7 p.m. June 24: Smooth & Remy, 4-7 p.m. June 25: First Class, 3-7 p.m. June 29: First Class, 6-10 p.m. PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com June 23: Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m. June 24: Hooplas, 10 p.m. June 26: Karaoke with Jeremy, 10 p.m. June 27: International Beats by Dutch, 10 p.m. June 29: Beats by Wax PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com June 23-24: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; The Lava Game, 10 p.m. June 25: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.;
Slamm, 10 p.m. June 26: Slamm, 10 p.m. June 27-28: VJ Mazi, 9 p.m. June 29: BonJourney, 10 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com June 23: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby’O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 24: Cruz-in, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; DJ Tuff, noon to 2 a.m.; IV Stone, 1-5 p.m.; No Green Jelly Beenz, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby’O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 25: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 26: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 7 p.m.; DJ Davie, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 27: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 7 p.m.; Buddha Council, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Trevor Hall, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. (ticketed event); DJ Mike T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Burnt Sienna, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 28: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Mike T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Buddha Council, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; The Rockets, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 29: DJ Bobby’O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Rew Smith, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Innasense, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Lost In Paris, 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 23-24: Ciernan Quinn, 9 p.m. June 25-26: Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com June 23: Marcella Peters, 4-8 p.m. June 24: The Stims June 25: Bryen OBoyle June 29: Kayla Kroh, 4-8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com June 23: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey
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Worcester County Fair kicks off today, runs until Sunday By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) The Worcester County Fair opens to the public this Friday, a bit earlier than its traditional run in August. Worcester County Fair Board member Cindy Morris explained that sweltering heat made last year’s fair at Byrd Park in Snow Hill a bit taxing for livestock and attendees. “It’s always been the second weekend in August but last year it was like an 115-degree heat index,” she said. “We struggled with it…being so hot in August so we thought we would try moving it this year.” Morris is also a 4-H Program coordinator, which is organized in this area by the University of Maryland Extension, a statewide non-formalized education system included in the college of agricultural and natural resources. “The Worcester County Fair is set up as a family event,” she said. “We have exhibits for kids, as well as adults.” Lisa Murphy, 4-H STEM faculty extension, said agricultural competitors were slated to begin converging at Byrd Park on Wednesday evening. “People will bring in the items that they’ve made, or they’ve grown, or pictures that they’ve taken,” she said.
“The next day will be the judging of the fair items.” The festivities open on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with a celebration of Safe Kids Day beginning at 11 a.m., Morris said. “There are already over 25 vendors coming to that so there’s a lot of different activities kids can go to and parents can learn about safety,” she said. Parents will also find ample opportunities to keep the little ones happily distracted on Saturday, Morris said. “On Saturday we have a different children’s game or activity every half hour,” she said. While many are lured to the fair for the traditional offerings, Morris said organizers always strive to add a new wrinkle. “It’s a challenge to come up with new and different things,” she said. To meet the challenge, Morris said there are several new attractions this year, beginning with the Little Miss and Miss Worcester County Farm Bureau competition at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Little Miss contestants must be between 5-7 years of age, while the Miss category is open to those between the ages of 16-19. To be eligible for entry participants must be the child of a Maryland farm Bureau member. Another new entry for this year is a
Children compete in a watermelon-eating contest during the 2016 Worcester County Fair at Byrd Park in Snow Hill. The 2017 event will take place this weekend.
mobile science lab trailer operated by the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation (MAEF). “The MAEF trailer is coming in and that’s also new,” Morris said. “That will be there all three days.” Murphy said the MAEF trailer travels throughout the state providing agricultural activities for youth and adults. One of the more engaging additions to the fair is the Walk in the Bark, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which runs from 9 a.m. until noon on Sunday.
Kathy Decker, University of Maryland Extension of Worcester County administrative assistant, is hopeful the fundraiser will boost attendance at the fair while also supporting the American Cancer Society. “It’s an enhancer to try and bring more folks out,” she said. The entry fee is a cash or check donation to the American Cancer Society, with the amount to be determined by the individual, Decker said. Among the numerous activities likely to enthrall canine lovers are: an See ASSORTMENT Page 58
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Assortment of activities on tap during county fair Continued from Page 57 agricultural-themed costume contest, along with competitions for best dressed dog, best tail wag, best dog kiss and best trick. In addition to a photo booth, Morris said DJ Brian K. Hall would donate his time to raise the decibel level for pooches and people. “They’re going to have music and hopefully have some doggie square dancing,” she said. Not to limit the competition to furry friends, Morris said the adult and youth talent show on Saturday at 6 p.m. is still accepting contestants. “That’s always a great thing to participate in or just come and check it out,” she said. “We’re going to take entries up to the day of it.” Although the Worcester County Fair is a long running tradition, Morris said each year organizers strive to improve the multi-day event. “We tried some things that didn’t work and we have traditional things that everybody comes to see every year,” she said. “Hopefully the weather will participate and we’ll have a wonderful time.” For more information, visit www.worcestercountyfair.com.
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Walker serves up avocado key lime pie treat
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 23, 2017) I was reading The Washington Post’s food section and an article about incorporating avocados into desserts caught my eye. Apparently this is a trend that is gaining popularity and my curiosity confined me to a state of exploration. But as I started to delve into this particular culinary fashion, I asked myself how much do I really know about avocados? Basics take precedence before advancement can come to conclusion. On that note, a quick review is necessary. Americans have a tendency to categorize avocados as vegetables, but in reality they are deemed a fruit, more specifically a singleseeded berry. A fruit is a matured ovary of a flower. Fruits consist of a tough outer layer (the skin or rind), a middle layer we typically think of as the flesh of the fruit, and a casing around a seed/seeds. See LEMON Page 59
The Worcester County Fair includes a petting zoo with goats, pigs and sheep, as well as displays of chickens and rabbits.
Worcester County Fair Schedule Friday, June 23 10:30 a.m. - Fair opens 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Worcester Celebrates Safe Kids Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Home Depot activities 12 p.m. - Rabbit show 2 p.m. - Dairy Goat Show 2-4 p.m. - Sand art 3 p.m. - Poultry Show 5 p.m. - Dairy Cow Show 6:30 p.m. - Benefit & Cake Auction 8 p.m. - Fair closes Saturday, June 24 10 a.m. - Fair opens 10:30 a.m. - Country Costume Parade 11 a.m. - Children’s Limbo Contest 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. - Classic Car & Truck show 11 a.m. - Beef Show 11:30 a.m. - Tug of War- Children vs Parent 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. - Quilters 12 p.m. - Children’s Chicken Scratch 12-1 p.m. - Music by County Cross Roads 12:30 p.m. - Children’s Watermelon-Eating Contest 1 p.m. - Meat Goat Show 1:30 p.m. - Children’s Pedal Tractors 2 p.m. - Children’s Pie-Eating Contest 2-4 p.m. - Sand Art 2:30 p.m. - Breyer Horse Show 2:30 p.m. - Children’s Egg Toss 2:30-5:30 p.m. - Ride-In Motorcycle Show 3 p.m. - Children’s Hula Hoop Contest 3:30 p.m. - Children’s Extra Large Kool Pop-Eating Contest 4 p.m. - Children’s Sack Race 4:30 p.m. - Children’s Bubble Fun 5:30 p.m. - Little Miss & Miss Worcester County Farm Bureau Competition 6 p.m. - Swine Show 6 p.m. - Adult & Youth Talent Show 8 p.m. - Fair closes Sunday, June 25 8 a.m. - Horse Show Registration 9 a.m. - Horse Show 9 a.m.-noon - Walk in the Bark 10:30 a.m. - Fair opens 11 a.m. - Church Service by Bayside Community Church 1 p.m. - Sheep Show 2-4 p.m. - Sand Art 4 p.m. - Awards Ceremony 4:30 p.m. - Fair closes
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Lemon juice on avocado prevents browning Continued from Page 58 Did you know that an avocado has more potassium than a banana? While bananas are known for being loaded with potassium, an avocado has twice the amount. According to an article, Six Things You Probably Did Not Know About Avocados, a single avocado has 975 milligrams whereas a banana has 487 milligrams of potassium. Avocados do not ripen on the tree. As a result, you can leave them on your kitchen counter to ripen or place them in a brown paper bag. Avocados as well as bananas and apples release ethylene gas, a naturally-occurring plant hormone. The trapped gases in the bag will help them ripen much faster. The chemistry of an avocado must be considered for total comprehension. Anyone who has cooked with avocados know that it takes several days to reach the point of perfect ripeness and at the same time it takes an incredibly short amount of time before morphing into an overripe mess. And to compound this problem, avocados turn brown very quickly after being cut open. Compound Interest, The Chemistry of An Avocado, explains the “rapid browning of avocado flesh is a consequence of its exposure to oxygen in the air, as well as the presence of phenolic compounds in the avocado itself. In the presence of oxygen, polyphenol (an en-
zyme present in avocados) aids the conversion of phenolic compounds to another class of compounds called quinones. “Quinones are capable of taking smaller molecules and joining them together to form a long chain, to produce polymers called polyphenols. This polymerization manifests itself as a brown colorization to the flesh. Therefore, damage to these cell structures and exposure to oxygen is required for the browning to occur.” The browning of avocados can be prevented. One of the most effective ways is to rub lemon juice on the exposed flesh. Another option is covering the avocado flesh tightly in plastic wrap. Avocados have not always been accepted and as popular as they are today. What’s Cooking America suggests avocado had a well-entrenched reputation for inducing sexual prowess and was not purchased or consumed by any person wishing to protect their image from slanderous assault. In fact, growers had to sponsor a public relations campaign to dispel their illfounded reputation. Fortunately for us, false information ceased and the truth finally prevailed. Avocados thick, buttery consistency coincides perfectly with sweet courses. Avocado chocolate truffles, avocado ba-
nana chocolate mousse, coconut avocado ice cream, vanilla cake with avocado lime cream frosting, and avocado vanilla bean smoothies are just a few examples of desserts infused with avocado. Avocados also pair well with citrus fruits and coffee. Following is an avocado key lime pie. The rich, smooth avocado and citrusy lime filling adorns a graham cracker crust. Avocado key lime pie pushes the boundaries of sweet and savory and extends one’s repertoire of goodness. Enjoy. * The following recipe is by Kristen Hartke of The Washington Post.
Avocado Key Lime Pie
Crust 2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar scant 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2/3 cup coconut oil (liquefied) or unsalted butter, melted Filling flesh of 2 ripe Hass avocados, smashed 4 teaspoons finely grated key lime zest 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 5 key limes) 1/2 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
pinch of kosher salt whipped cream for garnish (optional) finely grated lime zest or thin lime wheels for garnish (optional) 1. For the crust: preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add the oil or melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated, with the consistency of wet sand. 3. Use a spoon or the underside of a measuring cup to press the mixture evenly into the bottom and the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. 4. Bake (middle rack) for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 1 hour or until well chilled. 5. For the filling: Combine the avocado, lime zest, lime juice, condensed coconut milk, vanilla and salt. Puree until smooth and silky. Transfer the mixture to the chilled crust. Use a spoon or spatula and spread the pie filling evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 6. Garnish with whipped cream, lime zest and lime wheels, if using. Secret Ingredient - Silence. “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
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OC Today Reporter Katie Tabeling suited up and strapped in the Navy SNJ trainer plane, ready to fly with the Geico Skytypers last Thursday. (Right) The Navy SNJs release white smoke while flying over Ocean City, as a test for their skywriting abilities a few days before the OC Air Show, held June 17-18.
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Even tightly strapped down in a Navy SNJ trainer plane, I could still feel the moment where my feet – and body – left the runaway. I was in that in-between place between the sky and the pavement, feeling like I was suspended in air for minutes rather than seconds, waiting to start my free fall down. Instead, pilot and Geico Skytyper member Bob Johansen took me higher and higher in the plane during our flight on June 15. We climbed the clouds above Ocean City as part of a demonstration of what the World War II training aircraft can really do, flying at roughly 200 miles per hour in a 20minute ride. Soon, I was jetting across the Atlantic Ocean, making the 10 miles of beach a small ribbon beneath me, dotted with people and umbrellas. To my right, I could see other reporters invited on this flight close by with their pilots in identical aircrafts, each with giddy expressions that probably mirrored my own. We all flew wingtip-towingtip in a formation of five, in a once-in-a-lifetime experience for civilians. Johansen told me not to get freaked out by how close the other planes would be, as it actually was easy for him to pull off. “The closer you fly, the easier it is,” he said before the flight. “When you’re in position and see airplanes move a little, you want to make a small correction [while flying]. The closer you are, the quicker you see the movement, and thus the smaller correction you can make.” There were a lot of unexpected turns in our flight, like watching quick See TABELING Page 62
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 23, 2017) Nine community members have been raising awareness and funds for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign through “Real Men Wear Pink” in Ocean City. “The men raise awareness through social networks by using platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to talk about efforts and seek donations,” said Jamie Barrett, community manager for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Ocean City. “The dollars raised help the American Cancer Society save more lives from breast cancer [by] investing in groundbreaking breast cancer research to better understand, prevent, find and treat the disease [and] helping people take the steps to reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it’s most treatable.” This year’s participants include Bryan Brushmiller, Berlin Burley Oak Brewing Company owner; Jeff Hamer, Berlin Fins Ale House owner; Randy Day, CEO of Perdue Farms in Salisbury; David Leonard, vice president of Business Development at Hebron Savings Bank; Alex Larry Wnorowski See FUNDS Page 63
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Continued from Page 60 hansen deadpanned. Asking around the Geico Skytyper bursts of white smoke spout from my neighboring planes, which fogged up team, it was no surprise that Johansen, my canopy. I’d realize later that they who’s been a team member since 1977, were practicing drawing the American kept his cool during an atypical reflag or marriage proposals for the OC hearsal. He flew in service of the Navy from 1961-66, flying a Grumman S2 Air Show that weekend. The biggest shock for me was when “Tracker” antisubmarine aircraft from Johansen made a wide loop, circling aircraft carriers. Johansen also had the nickname back to OXB, which left me a little green in the passenger cockpit. Think- “The Last Centurion,” since he was one ing I should let him know, I flipped on of the last men in the Navy to be the radio communication link only to trained how to land on an aircraft carrier. find out that it didn’t work. Listening to Johansen tell how he When we were grounded, I found out that it wasn’t just me. Johansen’s got up in the air, it sounds like he came from humble beginradio wasn’t working nings. either – and he’d “With a lot of flown the act deaf. “I’m really sorry ‘The SNJ is very simple, compared things in life, it’s a about that,” Joto what you see nowadays, with lot of dumb luck,” hansen said like it he said. “When I the computers...’ was a kid, I enjoyed was a minor inconvenience. “I couldn’t aircrafts. When Pilot Bob Johansen people were playing communicate with the other pilots, but baseball, I’d be in the outfield, and we made out OK. We always rehearse the act several times miss a ball watching an airplane go over.” before we go up.” After taking a job following high It turned out that the cable link to the headphones was loose, so it was an school, he found himself working easy fix. Johansen added that during alongside an Army Air Corps pilot. He our flight he also used hand signals to asked Johansen if he wanted to go up communicate with other pilots, which in the air sometime, and that was the was fitting for the WWII-era plane. start of a long career in the air. Johansen got his license in 1958. That practice started in wartime so no enemy pilots could listen in on the After he graduated from Kalamazoo College, he signed up with the Navy. radio. “These are the planes that they When his service was completed, he trained the Air Force fighters for started flying with a commercial airWorld War II,” he said. “The call came line, flying out of New York on internaout of this airplane before they flew in tional and domestic routes for decades. For Johansen, part of the joy in flythe Mustangs [fighter-bombers] and B-25s [twin-engine bombers] for the ing with the Geico Skytyper team is the simplicity of the aircraft. war. “The airplane is a very honest air“The SNJ is very simple, compared to what you see nowadays, with the plane … no computer controls, no computers. Of course, we know noth- nothin’,” he said. “You treat her right, ing can go wrong with computers,” Jo- and she’ll treat you right.”
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Funds support local breast cancer programs Continued from Page 62 Macatuno, general manager for Mercedes-Benz of Salisbury; Johnny Maze, program director at 93.5 the Beach and BIG 98.5 of Adams Radio Group; Larry “Big Red” Wnorowski, program director of K107.7 and Kool 104.3/105.1 of Adams Radio Group; Robert “DJ Wax” Chandler; and Dave Wilson Jr., vice president of Preston Ford Autogroup in Hurlock. “Key male leaders and influencers in the local community are identified and approached to be part of an American Cancer Society Real Men Wear Pink campaign to show breast cancer is not just a woman’s issue,” Barrett said. “This campaign is a feeder event to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Ocean City. Fundraising ends the last day in June.” Male community leaders from the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Lower Delaware raised $81,585 during the inaugural event in 2016. Funds raised during these campaigns provide free and comprehensive information or support for local breast cancer programs. Not only are more than 240,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States every year, so are more than 2,600 men. Brushmiller, of Berlin, is always trying to make sure he gives back to the community. “Jamie Barrett asked me to participate last year, but I didn’t have the time,” he said. “Giving back to the community is an obligation we all have.”
Hamer, of Rehoboth Beach, has been raising money with a raffle. The winner will receive a $5,000 Fins Ale House gift card and there are also prizes for second and third place. Entries are $25 each and 100 percent of proceeds will go to the Real Men Wear Pink campaign. They can be purchased at all four restaurant locations in Bethany Beach, Berlin and Rehoboth Beach. A live drawing will take place on Thursday, June 29, in Fins Berlin at 6 p.m. “It is part of our mission at Fins Hospitality Group to identify needs in the community and make a commitment to doing what we can within our business to assist them,” Hamer said. “Real Men Wear Pink is an example of this.” Day, of Salisbury, will be auctioning off an original painting of the Perdue family farmhouse by Kim Huerta, who is a Perdue associate. All proceeds will go to the Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Anyone interested in bidding on the painting should email Day at randy.day@perdue.com. “We have all been touched by cancer, either directly, through family or through friends,” Day said. “We have to all pull together to make whatever contribution we can to save lives.” Leonard, of East New Market, Maryland, has personally been diagnosed with several cases of skin cancer the last couple of years and hopes to raise at least $2,500 for the cause. “Friends of mine have been affected with breast cancer,” he said. “It is a great
cause to support and I hope people are.” Macatuno, of Delmar, Maryland, decided to participate in the Real Men Wear Pink campaign for many reasons including encouragement from Mercedes-Benz dealer principal, Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello, who is heavily involved with the community. He hopes to raise at least $10,000. “I have seen what cancer has done to myself, my family and friends,” Macatuno said. “I would like to be able to help people going through this very painful and awful disease.” Maze, of Salisbury, will have 93.5 The Beach ‘Boobs Rock’ T-shirts for sale until the end of June for a minimum donation of $15 with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Stop by the station studios at 119 Naylor Mill Road, Suite 10A in Salisbury during business hours. “Breast cancer awareness is important to me,” Maze said. “My mother is a survivor of more than 30 years now. I saw firsthand as a teenager what it does and the courageous fight that a person goes through. I have other family members and friends that have also battled and survived.” Wnorowski, of Salisbury, is auctioning off a 2017 American Country Music autographed hat with a donation to the Real Men Wear Pink campaign. The pink cowboy hat is signed by Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, Jerrod Niemann, Brothers Osbourne, Olivia Lane, Scotty McCreery, Runaway Jane, William Michael Morgan, Ameri-
can Young, Old Dominion, Justin Moore, Chris Janson, Chris Lane, Bradley of High Valley, A Thousand Horses and Frankie Ballard. The drawing takes place on July 3. Donations can be made online at the Real Men Wear Pink website, yourcountryk1077.com, at the station or out on location. He hopes to raise at least $2,500. “I always try to be involved with as many community events as possible and to give back where I can,” Wnorowski said. “My dad had cancer and thankfully beat it, but this is something that affects so many people and rocks their worlds. If we can do our part and help make some lives better, or at least a little less stressful, then I’ll do it in a heartbeat.” Chandler, of West Ocean City, likes to help out in the community whenever he can and decided to participate in honor of his late son. “I decided to join Real Men Wear Pink in honor of my son who passed away in 2009 from leukemia and so many friends battling breast cancer,” Chandler said. Wilson Jr. could not be reached for comment. He did place second on the Eastern Shore and 20th in the nation for raising $18,140 during the Real Men Wear Pink campaign in 2016. The Ocean City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk and run will take place Saturday, Oct. 21, beginning at 9 a.m. on the Boardwalk at the inlet. Donate to Real Men Wear Pink at www.makingstrideswalk.org/realmeneasternshoremd.
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Job of Ocean City lifeguard can be physically demanding
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then it’ll likely be a water workout day, but on a day when the wind is high, and temperature moderate, there are all types of various workout activities the crew chief will devise. Once all crew members have completed their morning duties and workout the “lunch rover” (the SRT on the 4.5-hour shift) will replace each SRT who is working the full day for a 30minute lunch break beginning at noon. As an added incentive for the 17 crews to work hard at training and stay in top physical shape, the patrol holds an annual crew competition each year in late July, which is a 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 2-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 SRT’s who participate in these fun events. 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 competition 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 See TESTING Page 67
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Ocean City Raven Roost #44 took home top prize in the Novelty Division of the 53rd annual Council of Baltimore Ravens Roost Parade, held June 3, on Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City. Members came out dressed as zombies to support the theme of the annual convention and parade, “Stark Raven Mad.”
Danilynne Pealer, 9, left, and Emma Tanner, 11, from Warren, Ohio, smile for the camera during the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention at the Princess Royale on 91st Street earlier this month.
EARTH DAY The Worcester Prep Environmental Club encouraged everyone to go green, brown and blue on April 21, to celebrate Earth Day. Club members visited the Lower School children to read books and talk about ways to help the environment. Seniors Melissa Laws, left, and Lily Zechiel stop by Erika Phillips Pre-Kindergarten class to read books about the environment.
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POTTERY FUNDRAISER Participating in the April 10 pottery fundraiser benefitting the no-kill Worcester County Humane Society at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, are WCHS Board Treasurer Anne O’Connell, Sean Wise, WCHS Manager Jessica Summers and WCHS Board Vice President Kelly Austin. Pet food/water bowls were made during the event.
LITTLE READERS Worcester Prep Lower School celebrated National Children’s Book Week on May 3 by hosting a “Book Character Day.” To encourage a love of reading, teachers and students dressed as their favorite book characters for the day. Second graders Bella Fernley dresses as a “Troll” and Cora Conway as Dr. Seuss’ “Bunny.”
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Kaylei Ott, 9, of Dagsboro, Delaware, shows her painted rock she made during the Free Family Art Days event at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Saturday, June 17.
Brandywine Living at Fenwick hosted at party for resident Elsa Clarke, who turned 100 on June 2. State Representative Ronald E. Gray presents her with a special tribute from the Delaware House of Representatives.
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Testing for spot on 2018 OCBP held Aug. 5 Continued from Page 64 throughout the region to display their physical fitness. 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. How-
ever, 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 com-
plete all aspects of an eight-phase preemployment physical skills evaluation. Testing for OCBP to work next summer (2018) will be offered in Ocean City, with the first opportunity on Saturday, Aug. 5, and seven additional opportunities both in Ocean City and throughout the region. Once a candidate passes the physical skills test they are appointed to a 65-hour, paid ($13.29/hour and $14.65 after a three-week probation period) Surf Rescue Academy. Prior to the start of academy and
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HISTORY COMES TO LIFE Salisbury University intern Veronica Turley brought history to life in Melissa Vit’s fifth grade classroom at Berlin Intermediate School through a lesson involving embroidery techniques of the 18th and 19th century. Students were taught how to embroider their names or initials to demonstrate their understanding of how women recorded stories of their lives during the era of the American Revolution through the art of samplers.
Worcester Prep Lower School celebrated National Children’s Book Week on May 3 by hosting a “Book Character Day.” To encourage a love of reading, teachers and students dressed as their favorite book characters for the day. Third graders Sasha To dresses as “Moody Judy” and George Sapna as “Stink.”
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Ocean City Mayor Richard W. Meehan, right, on May 15 presented the Ocean City Power Squadron with a proclamation recognizing May 20-26 as National Safe Boating Week. Cdr. John Hess accepts the proclamation. The Ocean City Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, both recommend that all recreational boaters wear a life jacket when on the water. Available to boaters also is a free vessel safety check. Contact Tony Curro at 410-629-5900 for information.
Three Worcester Prep third graders placed first, second and third in the American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Contest, for students in grades 3-8. The essay contest title was, “How does learning about government and our America help you become a future guardian of the liberties of our country?” Pictured, from left, are Head of Lower School Celeste Bunting, Priya Haldar (first place), Ansh Batra (second) and Anisha Batra (third).
GOING GREEN The Worcester Prep Environmental Club encouraged everyone to go green, brown and blue on April 21, to celebrate Earth Day. Taking first place in the Upper School Earth Day Door Decorating Contest, ninth graders Abby Taylor, Molly Pugh, Audrey Stearns, teacher Colleen McGuire, Sami Repass, Maddie Shanahan and Madison Van Orden demonstrate how their homeroom door design lights up.
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CONVENTION ATTENDEES Wounded Warrior Assistant Chairman Meriam Rippon and her husband, Thomas, commander of Delmar Post 8276, smile for a photo during the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention at the Princess Royale on 91st Street earlier this month.
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Rebecca Kiethley and Kim Parsons ‘Homespun Heroes’ (June 23, 2017) Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City announces that Rebecca Kiethley of Ocean City has been named the first Homespun Hero of the week as part of the Ripley’s Superhero Summer! Kiethley has been a hero to her own family, as many moms are, but she has definitely gone the extra mile. Nominated by her daughter, Jenna, she explained that after hitting a rough patch her mom “stepped up.” “She took in me and all four of my children. She watches them while I work two to three jobs at a time,” she said. “She is truly my hero.” Kiethley wins a prize pack from Ripley’s, including a lifetime pass to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City. Kim Parsons was nominated by Craig Lynch and named the second Homespun Hero of the week. Two years ago, Lynch was in need of a kidney transplant. He did not know Parsons at the time, but she has become his angel on Earth. She read an article that his company wrote on Shorebread.com explaining his need and the blood type his doctors were looking for. She got tested and was confirmed a match. On Jan. 29, 2015, Lynch received the donation of a kidney from Parsons. They met for the first time a few
days after their surgery and she explained that the reason she donated to somebody she had never met was because she did not want his children to grow up without a father. Winners receive a prize pack from Ripley’s including a lifetime pass to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and will be registered for Super Hero Sweepstakes grand prize of $2,500, plus $2,500 for their favorite charity. To nominate someone who makes a difference in the community, go to www.ripleys.com/homespunhero. Winners will be announced weekly throughout the summer. This program is part of Ripley’s Superhero Summer which includes three character appearances over the summer with a portion of all proceeds on appearance days going to charity. On character appearance days, Ripley’s Ocean City will show the film “Look to the Sky,” by producer Brett Culp. “Look to the Sky” is a full-length film about children who have overcome incredible obstacles to give back. Character appearances at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City are as follows: June 24 - SpiderMan, July 15 - Thor and Aug. 19 Hulk. For more information, contact Brandon Ely at ely@ripleys.com.
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SAND ART Maris Henderson, 3, of State College, Pennsylvania, adds a dash of colored sand while her mother, Meredith, assists during the Sundaes in the Park event, held last Sunday at Northside Park on 125th Street.
LITTLE LIBRARY Don Lehman of Ocean Pines, poses next to the “Little Free Library” he and his wife, Gwen, created for the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. The area's newest "Little Free Library,” where anyone is welcome to take a book or leave a book, was dedicated during the Free Family Art Days event Saturday, June 17. MORGAN PILZ/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Greason named development and events coordinator
(June 23, 2017) The Art League of Ocean City/Ocean City Center for the Arts welcomes Georgette Greason of Ocean View as their new development and events coordinator. Greason will assist with donor relations and help coordinate special events. Originally from G. Greason New York, Greason holds a BS in special education from Florida International University and an MS in education from Western Connecticut State University. She has previously volunteered extensively in the nonprofit sector, working in development, fundraising and grant writing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working collaboratively, I look forward to establishing partnerships with those who value, appreciate and understand the importance of supporting a vibrant arts community,â&#x20AC;? Greason said. 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.
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PARACHUTE TEAM United States Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team members, from left, Master Sgt. Chris Malone, Sgt. First Class John Morales, Staff Sgt. Curt Loter, Master Sgt. Travis Alfred, Sgt. First Class Andrew Meehall and Sgt. First Class Allan Baros, pose with West Point Academy pilot, Second Lt. Brittany Deslauriers, center, for a photo. The group attended the OC Air Show Jack Daniels Take Off Party at Brass Balls Saloon on 11th Street and the Boardwalk last Friday. The air show took place June 17-18.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / An Ocean City restaurant with a New Orleans flair. Amazing atmosphere with beautiful outside patio seating. Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. Everything from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. A family friendly Ocean City Restaurant New Orleans menu. ■ BIG EYE JACKS, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a Caribbean seafood cuisine paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront, open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment, daily, May 4 through Sept. 24, weekends through October. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea
Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ COWBOY COAST SALOON, 1706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-6331 / cowboycoastoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservation accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Ocean City's only country bar and nightclub featuring live music with renowned national acts, nightly events and specials, OC's only mechanical bull and Cowboy’s Roadhouse serving hand cut Texas sized steaks, fresh seafood and mouthwatering BBQ all made from scratch. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ THE GREENHOUSE CAFÉ, 1503 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 443-664-5671 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / The Greenhouse offers huge fresh salads, fresh homemade soups, which some are vegetarian or vegan. The "original" and best "Green Juice" in Ocean City. Tofu and gluten free options as well. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ GROTTO PIZZA, 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-12347 / www.grottopizza.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato. Takeout available. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, Boardwalk & First Street, Ocean City 410-289-1729 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining on the Boardwalk overlooking the beach. A full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, 33rd Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3663 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining. Serving lunch and
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dinner, 7 days and brunch on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/islandstyle cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-259-2403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Homemade pizzas, serving 18 different pizzas, variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / Beer, wine / Authentic Thai food served 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 /
PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / NEW THIS YEAR! All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet Daily 8-11:30 a.m. only $14.99 at the 21st Street location. Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-toorder pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ RARE AND RYE, 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410213-7273 / https://www.rareandrye.com / V-MCAE-DIS / Full Bar/ Whiskey and Wine Bar. Farm to Table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / OC’s favorite spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials Monday through Friday 2-6 p.m. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SHENANIGAN'S IRISH PUB & GRILLE, Fourth Street on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2897181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Children's menu / Full Bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy real food, from tasty burgers and overstuffed sandwiches to delicious entrées, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the boardwalk. Great live music by Dueling Pianos or brilliant local and regional Irish and rock bands tops off the perfect evening! ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street, Ocean City 410-390-5939 / tokyoseafoodbuffetoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Beer and wine / 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. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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FRI, JUN. 23 Bowen United Methodist Church, 8421 Newark Road, Newark, MD, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes sea trout filet, macaroni and cheese, green beans, cornbread and dessert. Beverage included for those who eat-in.
FISH DINNER
House of Mercy, 36674 Worcester Highway, Selbyville, DE, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The group meets every Friday. Each meeting includes a small meal, music, games and life lessons. FORGE is an ecumenical youth ministry helping to break the cycle of bad choices. All are welcome. Robert Shrieves, 443-3662813, http://www.forgeyouth.org
FORGE FRIDAY
Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Held each Friday night. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale., 410-524-7994
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
SAT, JUN. 24 Ocean City Beach from Dorchester Street to Third Street, Dorchester Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD, All Day Family-focused soccer tournament on the beach. U8-U13 play all games on June 24. U14-Adult play all games on June 25., Angela, beach5sandsoccer@yahoo.com, 919-625-1708, http://www.beach5sandsoccer.com
BEACH 5 SAND SOCCER
Ocean City Beach at 46th Street, Ocean at 46th Street, Ocean City, MD, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events provide amateur athletes with an avenue to international and Olympic competition., Jeff Phillips, 410-430-9149
ESA SUMMER SURF SERIES
White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome., 410641-7717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit 100 artists as they sell their works, lunch at the Artists’ Café and enjoy live music while children enjoy free art activities. Takes place outdoors, rain or shine.,
ART’S ALIVE
410-250-0125
Church. 410-524-7994 Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit 100 artists as they sell their works, lunch at the Artists’ Café and enjoy live music while children enjoy free art activities. Takes place outdoors, rain or shine. 410250-0125
ART’S ALIVE
COMMUNITY SHREDDING DAY
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by AARP. Bring a canned good or donation for the local food bank. Info: John Bloecher, Chapter 1917 or Larry Walton, Chapter 4507.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
DRAT Studios, 11022 Nicholas Lane, Unit 8, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 2 p.m. A free course for anyone interested in learning about the guitar., Bill Dickson, 410-598-7585
NATIVE AMERICAN EXHIBIT GRAND OPENING
DISCOVERING THE GUITAR
DRAT Studios, 11022 Nicholas Lane, Unit 8, Ocean Pines, MD, 3 to 4 p.m. A free course for anyone interested in learning about the guitar., Bill Dickson, 410-598-7585
DISCOVERING THE GUITAR
Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, Berlin, MD, 4 p.m. Picnic, gospel music by “Joyful Noise,” games and fellowship. Bring a covered dish to share. Love offering taken for the gospel group., beachgirl2008@verizon.net, 757-7108966
FREE CHURCH PICNIC
Willards Lions Club, Main Street, Willards, MD, 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early bird games at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Paying $125 per game. Assorted foods and desserts for sale. 410835-8678
SUPER BINGO
SUN, JUN. 25 Ocean City Beach from Dorchester Street to Third Street, Dorchester Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD, All Day Family-focused soccer tournament on the beach. U8-U13 play all games on June 24. U14-Adult play all games on June 25. Angela, beach5sandsoccer@yahoo.com, 919-625-1708, http://www.beach5sandsoccer.com
BEACH 5 SAND SOCCER
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ALL-YOU-CANEAT BREAKFAST BUFFET
Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Takes place the second and fourth Sunday of each month, mostly. Menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, creamed chipped beef, biscuits, sausage, bacon and toast. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 8 and younger. Located behind St. Luke’s
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Rob, 443-783-3529 Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum, 13 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 2 to 4 p.m. Free admission for the grand opening of the “Native Americans: First Contact on Lower Delmarva” exhibit. There will be a live performance by Native American John Moore “Laughing Wolf,” at 1 p.m. at the Inlet Park located just south of the museum. Christine@ocmuseum.org, 410-2894991
MON, JUN. 26 Ocean City Boardwalk at N. Division Street, Atlantic Avenue and North Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 9:30 a.m. Join U.S. Senator Ben Cardin for a press conference on federal projects in Ocean City. RSVP: Kimberly Kratovil, Kimberly_Kratovil@cardin.senate.gov.
CARDIN PRESS CONFERENCE
Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Old Worcester Highway, Showell, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Visit Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum built in 1756, 20 years prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Guided Docent Tours every Monday through September. Complimentary parking and admission. 410-251-2849
ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH MUSEUM TOURS
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Burley Oak Brewing Company, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 6 p.m. Featuring guest bartenders Jaime and Shelly Detzel, live music by Freak Flag Fly, 50/50 and Chinese auction. The Eastern Shore International Mountain Biking Association is always accepting new members and volunteers. Donations, half of the tips and 10 percent of the bar ring will benefit the local single track trail building.
ESIMBA FUNDRAISER
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-6416876
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
Ocean City Beach at 27th Street, 27th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Movies for the entire family, held every Monday and Friday from June 26 to Aug 11, weather permitting. Featuring “Sing.” Take a beach chair or blanket. Chris Clarke, 410-2500125
FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH
TUE, JUN. 27 All Hallows Church Parish House, 109 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD, 7:30 a.m. Contact agibb1@verizon.net or 410546-1978 for more information.
SNOW HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETING
OC BOAT RAMP RIBBON CUTTING/GRAND OPENING Ocean City’s New Boat Ramp, 64th Street and the Bay, Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. Officials from Ocean City will join their partners from Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources to celebrate the official opening.
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road 410-208-4014, 1 to 4 p.m. The clinic is free and held every Tuesday through September. Master Gardeners will be available to help with gardening questions. Put plant damage samples in a plastic bag and label with your name and phone number. 410-208-4014
ASK A MASTER GARDENER
Ocean Bowl Skate Park, St Louis Avenue and 3rd Street, Ocean City, MD, 2 to 7 p.m. Open to kids of all ages. Free day of skate, door prizes, DJ and food concessions for sale. Daniel Reed, 410-2892695
SKATE BASH
Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5 to 7 p.m. Crabs and shrimp need to be ordered between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. Platters and other for available without pre-order. Cash bar. Located behind St. Luke’s Church. 410-524-7994
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB NIGHT
Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean City Beach at 27th Street, Atlantic Avenue and 27th Street, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Events include sand castle contest, tug-of-war, relay
FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS
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CALENDAR races and more. All activities are free. Parents are asked to stay with their children. 410-250-0125
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Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556
BINGO
MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING
Lion’s Club, Airport Road, West Ocean City, MD, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Capt. Mark Sampson will be speaking about sharks that are found in our local waters. Methods to catch sharks, conservation and tagging. Visitors welcome.
WED, JUN. 28 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. A $5 donation per person to benefit local Veterans. Elk members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302-200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410641-1700 Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 7 to 8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Preregistration is not necessary. Pastoral Care Services, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Free movie on the beach, featuring “Storks.” Take a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown inside the hotel. Every Wednesday from June 7 to August 30. Chris Clarke, 410-250-0125
MOVIE ON THE BEACH
THU, JUN. 29 Ocean City Beach from Pier to Inlet, Inlet, Ocean City, MD, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
OC BEACH PATROL ROOKIE GRADUATION
This year’s rookie class demonstrates its skills and participates in training exercises. 410-289-7556 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring nine residential gardens and the Fenwick Island Lighthouse. Advance tickets cost $25 and are available at the Coastal Point in Ocean View, Del.; Good Earth Market in Clarksville, Del.; U.S. Post Office in Bayside, Del.; Atlantic Body Works in Millville, Del.; Southern Exposure in Fenwick Island, Del.; and Fenwick Island Town Hall. Day-of tickets will be available at any tour stop, including the lighthouse, for $30. Proceeds benefit the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek. Event held rain or shine. Karen, Kdudley22@gmail.com
COASTAL GARDEN TOUR
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 2 to 4 p.m. Mark Millikin was born in Baltimore and has written two books about baseball: “Jimmie Foxx: The Pride of Sudlersville,” and “The Glory of the 1966 Orioles and Baltimore.” curator@ocmuseum.org, 410-289-4991
BOOK SIGNING
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2 to 3 p.m. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies also discussed. Anne Waples, awaples@atlanticgeneral.org, 443-614-5720
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Todd Peenstra with Peenstra Antiques Appraisals will return. Participants may register up to two items each for appraisal including jewelry, furniture, glass, porcelain, art work, silver and coins an hour before each show. Advance registration is required: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052. http://www.OceanPines.org
ANTIQUES APPRAISAL SHOW
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Todd Peenstra with Peenstra Antiques Appraisals will return. Participants may register up to two items each for appraisal including jewelry, furniture, glass, porcelain, art work, silver and coins an hour before each show. Advance registration is required: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052. http://www.OceanPines.org
ANTIQUES APPRAISAL SHOW
House of Mercy, 36674 Worcester Highway, Selbyville, DE, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The group meets every Friday. Each meeting includes a small meal, music, games and life lessons. FORGE is an ecumenical youth ministry helping to break the cycle of bad choices. All are welcome., Robert Shrieves, 443-3662813, http://www.forgeyouth.org
FORGE FRIDAY
Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Held each Friday night. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale., 410-524-7994
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Ocean City Beach at 27th Street, 27th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Movies for the entire family, held every Monday and Friday from June 26 to Aug 11, weather permitting. Featuring “The BFG.” Take a beach chair or blanket., Chris Clarke, 410-250-0125
FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH
and snacks. Open to ages Pre-K (3) to 5th Grade. Sign up: www.myvbs.org/berlinmdvbs2017/. On the beach at N. Division Street, May 27 through Sept. 4, nightly, 9-11 p.m. Featuring high-powered searchlights that will move and sway and change colors, creating a dance of light to musical selections played through boardwalk speakers. 410-289-2800, 800-626-2326
100 NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
SUNDAY OUTDOOR INFORMAL WORSHIP SERVICE
Beginning May 28 through September, Bethany United Methodist Church front lawn, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 8:30 a.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Info: 410-641-2186, bethany21811@gmail.com Learn how to trace your family history. Call Ashley Jones to make an appointment at 410-632-5622. Appointments are available from 1-4 p.m. on the following days: the second Wednesday of each month at the Ocean Pines branch; the second Tuesday of each month at the Ocean City branch; and on the third Monday of each month at the Pocomoke branch. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ONE-ON-ONE FAMILY HISTORY ASSISTANCE
Crossword answers from page 72
ONGOING EVENTS ‘MAKER FUN FACTORY’ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St., Berlin, July 17-21, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Five local churches come together for a week of bible lessons, games, music
Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302436-9577 or 410-524-0649, http://www.beachsingles.org
BEACH SINGLES
PUBLIC MEETING ON OFFSHORE DRILLING
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. Public information session about the Trump Administration’s proposal for oil and gas development in the Atlantic. Meeting will feature a Q&A period with experts and discussion about opportunities for civic engagement. http://www.ACTforBays.org
MORGAN PILZ/OCEAN CITY TODAY
BOARDWALK ZOMBIES Ricky McCoy, of Delmar, and Erin Brown, of Ocean City, give a ghoulish stare on the Ocean City Boardwalk, while handing out coupons for the Ocean City Screams Haunted House, located at 14 Worcester Street, Friday, June 16.
JUNE 23, 2017
77 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
FSNe – MD’s SNaP-ed Program is seeking a part-time employee to deliver a nutrition promotion program in school cafeterias in Lower Shore counties. Qualifications include a BS in nutrition or related field, strong communication and computer skills, and ability to lift 50 pounds. Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle. Send resume and cover letter to ccarlso4@umd.edu by June 30, 2017.
HELP WANTED 221 Wicomico Street Ocean City, Maryland High Volume Waterfront Restaurant & Dockside Bar
NOW HIRING
• Bartenders • Food Runners • Counter Help/ Cashiers
Drivers! Cashiers
$10.75 an hour plus TIPS for our 10pm till 4am late night shifts. P/T or F/T
Not for wimpy personalities or soft voice applicants. Looking for vibrant commanding applicants who also are fine with finishing the night cleaning hard with crew the last 2 hours. English preferred as 1st language. But if not, your English must be exceptional! Message me at www.Facebook.com/ JimmyHofman to communicate or text me your photo selfie and what shift and position you are asking about to 410-422-4780
HELP WANTED
laNKFORD HOtel - Now Hiring
executive Housekeepers/Room attendants
Looking to work for a family run business where people care? We are looking for motivated individuals with experience. Good attitude and appearance is a must. Weekends are required. Salaried pay for qualified individuals. Located 8th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City, MD. Please call Mary at 410-289-4041 or email resumes to: oclankfordhotel@outlook.com
apply in Person MON thru FRi, 12pM-4PM or call to set up interview 410-289-0500
the Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
$12 to $15 an hour FOR ALL SHIFTS
HELP WANTED
Full Time, Year Round • Front Desk/ Reservations Clerk • General Maintenance • line Cook • Reservations Supervisor (Must have reservation/supervisory experience)
• 3rd Shift Security
(11pm-7am) Experience required.
Very Competitive Pay & Benefits
Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com Classified Deadline is Monday @ 5pm
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Sales Manager
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Sales Manager; with direct reporting to our Director of Sales & Marketing. Must have hotel sales experience to sell and book conferences and group rooms. Must be able to supervise and oversee events. Applicant must be detail oriented and computer literate – Delphi experience a plus. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only. Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com EOE M/F/D/V
Experienced Line Cooks
EXCELLENT PAY & WORKING CONDITIONS APPLY IN PERSON SUNSET ISLAND CLUBHOUSE 67TH STREET, BAYSIDE CONTACT AT: www.thelandingatsunsetisland.com
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
PT Year-Round Administrative Assistant. Must have experience and great computer skills. Send resume to montegobayoc@ comcast.com.
Beach Stand Jobs - Work on the beach renting umbrellas and chairs. Full-time/Parttime, 9 til 5. Call Patti, 410726-0315
DeNtal aSSiStaNt NeeDeD
OC Hair & Nail Studio
Experience Required Send resume to contact@ atlanticdental.com or call Patty at 410-213-7575
Now taking applications for Full- or Part-time
Manicurist
Sign on bonus with clientele Call for appointment 410-524-7606
WaReHOUSe MaNaGeR aSSiStaNt Local floor covering company seeks reliable, self-motivated, independent individual for full time, permanent position managing inventory control, installation coordination, warehouse responsibilities. Must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of floor coverings & materials associated with them, excellent organizational, communication & customer service skills. Must be drug free & have good driver’s license. Ability to operate a fork lift is beneficial, however will train. Salary and benefits based upon experience. Interested applicants please forward resume to: Mike@mikescarpetconnection.com or call 302-537-1899
Office assistant / Filing Clerk Wanted
Full time $10-$12.00 per hour Provides administrative, secretarial and clerical support to others in the office to maintain an efficient office environment. Job tasks and Responsibilities: Answer phones and transfer to the appropriate staff member Take and distribute accurate messages Greet public and clients and direct them to the correct staff member Coordinate messenger and courier service Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail Monitor incoming emails and answer or forward as required Prepare outgoing mail for distribution Fax, scan and copy documents Maintain office filing and storage systems Update and maintain databases such as mailing lists, contact lists and client information Retrieve information when requested Update and maintain internal staff contact lists Type documents, reports and correspondence Co-ordinate and organize appointments and meetings Monitor and maintain office supplies Ensure office equipment is properly maintained and serviced Perform work related errands as requested such as going to the post office and bank Keep office area clean and tidy education and experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Previous office experience may be requested but this can also be entry level position. Competent computer skills including MS Office or equivalent internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and data collection. Numeracy and literacy skills Required Key Competencies: Organization and planning skills Work management and prioritizing skills Verbal and written communication skills Problem solving ability Attention to detail, Accuracy, Flexibility, Reliability, Teamwork email Resume to: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com Subject line: Office Helper or apply in Person @ 9919 Golf Course Rd., Ocean City MD Serious inquiries only, must live within a 30 minute radius of West Ocean City Maryland.
JOIN OUR GROWIN G TEAM! Real Hospitality Group is now hiring for Staff Accountants! Apply online ne at:
www.realhospitalitygrroup.com/careers 12800 Hospitality Way
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Ocean City, MD 21842
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Banquet Cook, Line Cook, Server, Banquet Housestaff, Banquet Servers, Reservation (Part Time), Room Attendant (Van will pick up in Salisbury), Host/ Hostess, Housekeeping Housestaff, Overnight Cleaner, Front Desk Agent, AM Lobby, Food Runner, Warehouse Clerk, PM Dishwasher, Assistant Controller
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109
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HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $10.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Seasonal Grocery Store HIRING FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS Full & Part-time available. Experience not required. Must be dependable. 6403 Coastal Highway 410-524-7528
HELP WANTED
Now Hiring for Receptionist, Physical Therapist & PTA. PT/FT. Send resume to fstepcic@gmail.com or fax resume to 410-629-0348.
Maintenance Man - Bali Hi RV Park. Seasonal. 40 hours a week. Call 410-352-3140. Potomac Pet Care International Seeking Experienced Dog Walkers, $8-$24 per hour Background check needed. Please email references & resume to: aussiesheila@cox.net Harkins Concrete Construction Hiring Laborers, Rodmen and Form Carpenters. Delmarva Eastern Shore Work Area. Health, Dental & Vision Benefits. Please call 410-749-3300, M-F, 8-5 for more information.
The Worcester County Humane Society
The Worcester County Humane Society is seeking part-time help for Dog Care. Position includes kennel cleaning, feeding, medicating, exercising, grooming, training, and monitoring behavior/ health. Veterinary assistant experience a plus. Pay commensurate with experience. Persons applying need to follow established rules & protocols, display a positive attitude, and believe in our mission & no kill philosophy. Applications available upon request at savinganimals@worcestercountyhumanesociety.org
106 32nd St., Ocean City
Now Hiring For ALL Positions
Starting At Above Minimum Wage!
Supervisory positions open for people with experience. Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round.
Call 410-289-5762 or come in to the hotel to fill out an application
Ocean City Today
HELP WANTED
Kings Arms Motel. Hiring all positions. Call 410-289-6257 or apply in person at 2403 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City.
Experienced Cleaner. Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable. Call Donna 301-712-5224. Only serious inquiries apply.
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molarbiz@yahoo.com Y/R Full Service Maintenance Position Please obtain an application from O.C.R.E.M. @ 5901 Coastal Hwy., Suite C, Ocean City, MD
NOW HIRING!! Production Supervisor
for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $17/hour Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
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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
Ocean City Marlin Club. Now Hiring for a Part-time, Year-round Dishwasher. Email resume to info@ocmarlinclub.com. Applications available upon request. Must be dependable & hardworking.
Growing Sales Team has immediate need for yearround full/part-time Sales Reps. High earnings potential â&#x20AC;¦ paid travel â&#x20AC;¦ flex schedule â&#x20AC;¦ great team environment. Call 443-484-9299 Today! SALES ASSOCIATES/ TELEMARKETERS NEEDED ASAP for busy Contractor Company. Great hours Monday-Friday, 9-4pm. No experience necessary. Will train right candidate, but experience is always a plus. Hourly pay plus commission! Serious inquires only! If interested call Donna at 410208-4614. PAPA JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Now hiring all positions. Management, Insiders, Drivers. Call Alexis or Jimmy: 410-524-1300
REAL ESTATE LICENSE ED SMITH REAL ESTATE SCHOOL
Salesperson Pre-Licensing Real Estate Classes Pt. 1: July 18th,19th, 20th Pt. 2: Aug. 1st, 2nd, 3rd 8:00am-5:30pm Limited Space Available Website/Registration www.edsmithschool.com 410-213-2700 Classified Deadline is Monday @ 5pm
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HELP WANTED
Professional Female Roommates Wanted. YR/Seasonal OP House. 3 rooms available. 2 w/shared bath $750 each. 1 w/private suite $850. Utilities included. Just move in. Pets ok/No smoking. LPN, RN & RNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a plus. 410-2083570.
Experienced Cleaners needed for Part-time work in Ocean City, Bethany & Rehoboth. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check. Please call 410-202-2887. Busy HVAC Contractor is now hiring Sales/ Maintenance Technician. Start immediately. Good pay. Will train the right candidate. To apply call Marc at 302-682-1777.
REAL ESTATE
FSBO - Glen Riddle Lot
FT/PT Timeshare Association seeking individual with minor Maintenance knowledge, inventory control & computer knowledge. Contact 410-251-4021 to schedule a personal interview.
#136 Maid at Arms Lane Wooded & golf course view Details @ Zillow.com ID# 2102140338 $91,600 OBO Call: 410-707-9300
RENTALS
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com
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Bulk advertising at its best: advertise in over 70 newspapers and reach millions of MARYLAND STATEWIDE readers with ONE call. Broaden your reach and get CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING results for pennies per reader. NETWORK Call Wanda at 410-212-0616 or email AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS wsmith@mddcpress.com. DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, EDUCATION/CAREER RV'S. LUTHERAN MISSION TRAINING SOCIETY. Your donation helps local families with food, AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINclothing, shelter, counseling. ING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Get FAA certification to Tax deductible. MVA License fix planes. Financial Aid if qual#W1044. 410-636-0123 or ified. Approved for military www.LutheranMissionSociety.org benefits.Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-823-6729 BUSINESS SERVICES Place a business card ad in Drone Training-Prepare for the Regional Small Display the FAA exam to operate 2x2/2x4 Advertising Network Unmanned Aircraft Systems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Let MDDC help you grow for commercial use over the your business! Call TODAY at weekend. Visit 410-212-0616 to increase www.aimuas.com or call your customer base and get 888-828-5309 results. HELP WANTED Increase your presence by advertising on FACEBOOK, EARN $500 A DAY: Lincoln Life Insurance TWITTER AND GOGGLE- Heritage ADS. Call our Multi-Media Wants Insurance Agents * Specialists to experience the Leads, No Cold Calls * Comsuccess of social media ad- missions Paid Daily * Agency vertising today. CALL 410- Training * Life Insurance Required. Call 1-888-713-6020 212-0616. Serving the Newspapers of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia since 1908.
SALES
JUNE 23, 2017
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Delaware New Move-In Ready Homes! Low Taxes! Close to Beaches, Gated, Olympic pool. New Homes from low $100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. No HOA Fees. Brochures Available 1-866-629-0770 or www.coolbranch.com. VACATION RENTALS
Ocean City, Maryland. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks, Call for FREE brochure, Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE
FREON R12 WANTED: We PICK UP and pay CA$H FOR R12. Cylinders or case of cans. EPA certified. (312) 291-9169; sell@refrigerantfinders.com
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LOTS & ACREAGE
Ocean City Today
COMMERCIAL
YARD SALE
Waterfront Lot, buildable, minutes to North OC/ Fenwick. Just Reduced! $79,900. MAKE OFFER NOW! Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.
Warehouse For Rent - 1212 Gum Point Road, Berlin, MD (Near Casino). $2,000 per month. Call 410-430-9797.
Multi-Family Yard Sale 6/24/17, 7am-12:30pm. Large field across from 6 Burley Street.
Sewer, Water, Electric. 1/4 acre plus or minus. No boat restrictions. $17,950. Crisfield, Md. 410-726-0698
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1500 sq. ft. Office Space with offices and meeting room. Handicap ramp. $1025/month util incl. 900 sq ft Office Space $700/month util incl 600 sq ft office space $400/month util incl 225 sq. ft. Office space, $275/month. util incl 775 sq ft office space $750/month util incl Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/month Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Looking for space, comfort and great views? Spacious, climatecontrolled corner office available, with use of Conference Room and Reception Area, in a modern, well-maintained building, in prime Ocean City location. Call 410-524-3440 for appointment.
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200. SERVICES
Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555
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House For Sale, 3 Falcon Bridge Rd., Ocean Pines. Everything must go! Come in and browse every day until gone, 10-2pm. 410-2088301
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Saturday, 7/1/17. 7am1pm. 2 Family BIG Yard Sale, Montego Bay, 825 Golf Stream Dr.
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065. www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net
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CHOICE WATERFRONT SETTING!!
Bring your boat and dock it behind this immaculate 3 bedroom 2 full bath waterfront home. Relax and enjoy the huge enclosed porch or the new Sundeck on the water. Features include an open floor plan, nice eat-in kitchen plus a breakfast bar. New tile & wood floors, Corian Counter tops, New roof and windows, New Bulkhead and Dock. All this and more for only $290,000 sold furnished. Call 800-252-2223. BETTER HURRY! WE ARE THE ORIGINAL Montego Bay Specialists Since 1971.
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Larry Holdren Real Estate, Inc© 13901 Coastal Hwy., Suite 8, Ocean City, MD
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WEST OCEAN CITY HOME
www.larryholdrenrealestate.com • email: ocmdhre@gmail.com
This lot is located in the Montego Bay community in N. Ocean City and is zoned for mobile, modular and stick-built construction up to 2 floors. Its location is within easy walking distance to the beach, busline and many restaurants. The community features pools, tennis, shuffleboard, min. golf and fishing & crabbing areas. HOA dues are just $225/yr. Listed at $115,900.
Call Bill Rothstein
800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020 108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD
13325 COLONIAL ROAD
www.larryholdrenrealestate.com • email: ocmdhre@gmail.com
This 2BR/2BA home is located in the Mystic Harbour community in W. Ocean City and is located within mins. of Ocean City, Assateague State & National Parks, and the Town of Berlin. The home has been completely renovated in the past couple of months including a new kitchen with granite counter-tops &stainless appliances, new bathrooms, new floor coverings, a new HVAC system and a freshly painted interior. Listed at $189,900.
Montego Bay Realty
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 5734 BLAKE RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Samuel Augustus Grant and Gesila Regina Grant dated February 23, 2015 and recorded in Liber 6526, folio 371 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 7, 2017 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #02-006081. 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 $23,000 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 ten-
dered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the de-
faulting 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 62750. 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-6/22/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2227 BYPASS RD. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Barbara J. Keys f/k/a Barbara J. Coleman, dated September 30, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4553, folio 243 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 3, 2017 AT 3:39 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 $6,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 6.625% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund
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PUBLIC NOTICES of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #15-616273). 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-6/15/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 8454 MEADOW BRIDGE RD. A/R/T/A 8454 MEADOWBRIDGE RD. EDEN, MD 21822 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Larry M. Sterling, Jr. a/k/a Larry M. Sterling and Susan E. Sterling, dated February 21, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5065, folio 74 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the 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 3, 2017 AT 3:40 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $25,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 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 pur-
chased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #16-602184). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-6/15/3t _________________________________
ture Park property is identified on Worcester County Tax Map 11 as Parcel 2, on the south side of Williamsville Road just south of the Maryland-Delaware State Line, and the dilapidated structure is located on Parcel 11 of the Plat Showing the Lands of Douglas P. Weidman dated September 2005. The structure serves no continuing useful purpose for the park nor would it support any passive recreational or educational activities planned for future visitors to the park and is therefore proposed for disposal. BIDDING IMPRACTICAL: The County Commissioners have determined, by at least five-sevenths majority vote, that given the dilapidated condition of the structure, disposal by competitive bidding is impractical. PLAN FOR DISPOSAL: The County Commissioners propose to dispose of the dilapidated structure through a controlled burn training exercise to be conducted by the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company utilizing their fire boat and given their ability to suppress the fire as needed to prevent any collateral damage to the rest of the island. Anyone objecting to the proposed disposal of the above personal property shall do so in writing submitted to the Worcester County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 prior to 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 29, 2017, or in person at the hour of 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 during the regularly scheduled meeting of the County Commissioners to be held in Room 1101 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland OCD-6/15/3t _________________________________
NOTICE Disposal of Surplus Personal Property Owned by County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland In accordance with the provisions of Section CG 4-403 of the County Government Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland have declared the following described personal property as surplus and are considering disposal of same by demolition through a controlled burn training exercise to be conducted by the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company. DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE ON ONE OF THE ISLANDS OF GREYS CREEK NATURE PARK A dilapidated structure has been identified on one of the islands of the property previously known as the Weidman Farm, now known as Greys Creek Nature Park, which is in danger of collapsing into the bay and potentially becoming a waterway hazard. The Greys Creek Na-
PUBLIC NOTICE Ocean City Municipal AIRPORT DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR Five-Year Capital Improvement Program The Town of Ocean City is proposing to implement projects to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards and to provide safe and efficient aviation facilities for the type of aircraft currently using and forecast to use the Airport over the foreseeable future. As an integral part of the planning for this project, a Draft Environmental Assessment was prepared to evaluate existing conditions and potential environmental impacts of the Proposed Project and Alternatives to include a No Action Alternative. A draft copy of the Environmental Assessment will be available in accordance with public notification requirements of the Na-
tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Beginning Friday, June 16, 2017, copies of the Draft Environmental Assessment are being made available for public review and comment at the following locations: Worcester County Library – Berlin Branch 220 North Main Street Berlin, Maryland 21811 Town of Ocean City – City Clerk Department 301 N. Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, MD, 21842 Ocean City Municipal Airport 12724 Airport Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 Written comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment may be submitted to Jennifer Lutz, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., 4 North Park Drive, Suite 300, Hunt Valley, MD 21030. All comments must be received no later than 5:00 PM July 15, 2017. OCD-6/15/2t _________________________________ ABANDONED PROPERTY
NOTICE is hereby given that the following Personal Property has been abandoned at BAYSIDE MINI STORAGE. Located at 36097 Zion Church Road (route 20) Frankford, Delaware, 19945. Contents of two Storage Units will be Auctioned off June 30th 2017. Bids will be accepted for entire contents only. Unit # A-1 Rebecca Jackimek, Unit # H18 David Morris. Contents: DVD's, Furniture, Televisions, House Hold Items Etc. Notice is given, if personal property is not claimed by June 15, 2017, Storage and Rental fees paid in full, and property removed from premises, within 48 hours. This Auction will occur. CALL DENNIS MORRIS AT 302-524-8102for more information OCD-6/1/4t _________________________________ Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 (410) 289-3553 Fax: (410) 289-4157 REGAN J. R. SMITH, Assignee CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY, Assignee Plaintiffs v. DAVID J. LAUBACH, et al. Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO.: C-23-CV-17-000098
NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this 6th day of June, 2017, by the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF WORCESTER, Maryland, and by the authority thereof, that the sale made by Regan J. R. Smith and Christopher T. Woodley, Assignees of the real property designated as Unit 207, Phase 1, Decatur Business Center Condominium, 9748 Stephen De-
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PUBLIC NOTICES catur Highway, Unit 207, Ocean City, MD 21842, and reported in the above entitled cause, will finally be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of July, 2017; provided, a copy of this Order be inserted in a newspaper of general circulation published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 3rd day of July, 2017. The Report states the amount of the Assignees’ Sale to be $85,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/15/3t _________________________________
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-6/15/2t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Jeannette L. Frost Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001350
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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: WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017 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 110-861.3(5), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the I-1 Inlet District, to permit water-related recreational activity in the form of two (2) parasail boats. The site of the request is described as Block 21S of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat of 1891, further described as located on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue, the south side of Sunset Park, and on Sinepuxent Bay near the Inlet, and known locally as 700 S. Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: SEA ROCKET LLC C/O HUGH CROPPER, IV, ATTORNEY - (FILE #17-12100002) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855.
ORDERED, this 9th day of June, 2017 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 112 Cedar Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of July, 2017 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of July, 2017, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $131,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-6/15/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. SUSAN R. GREENOUGH 211 West Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000013
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 15th day of June, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 211 West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of July, 2017, provided a copy of this NOTICE be
inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of July, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $77,100.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/22/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. NANCY MOLITOR TIMOTHY M. MOLITOR 118 Central Parke East Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000001
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 12th day of June, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 118 Central Parke East, 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 17th day of July, 2017, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of July, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $221,000.00. 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-6/22/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A., Attorneys 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600 Attorney@albalawgroup.com Mark S. Devan, et al as Substituted Trustees VS. Theresa M. Tipton Troy W. Tipton IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-15-000402
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 12th day of June, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County that the
sale of the property being described as the above-mentioned proceeding, known as 11613 Windward Drive, Unit B, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 17th day of July, 2017, provided that a copy of this Notice be inserted in some newspaper in Worcester County once in each of three successive weeks on or before the 10th day of July, 2017. The Report states the amount of sale to be $193,200.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/22/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16967 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KAREN TOCHTERMAN Notice is given that Lisa Marie Smith, 11816 Man O’War Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, was on June 12, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Karen Tochterman who died on May 21, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12th day of December, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Lisa Marie Smith Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street
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ORDINANCE 2017-09 RE: Fire Code Revisions Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of June 5, 2017. Second reading is scheduled for July 3. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the May 9 and June 5 agenda packets. This ordinance amends language in Article I, In General, and Article III, Fire Prevention Standards. OCD-6/22/1t _________________________________ Caldwell & Whitehead, P.A. 109 Camden Street P.O. Box 4520 Salisbury, Maryland 21503 410-543-2210 MELVIN J. CALDWELL, JR. and KATHRYN A. WHITEHEAD, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES 109 Camden Street Salisbury, Maryland 21801 Plaintiff v. KELLI N. CROPPER 834 White Oaks Lane Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO: 23-C-15-000231
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 8th day of June, 2017, that the sale of the property mentioned in these
proceedings, made and reported by Melvin J. Caldwell, Jr., and Kathryn A. Whitehead, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of July, 2017; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that a copy of this ORDER be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three (3) successive weeks, before the 3rd day of July, 2017. The Report states the amount of the properties known as 834 White Oaks Lane, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland was $210,000.00. Susan R. property mentioned Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-6/15/3t _________________________________ Town of Berlin
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION July 05, 2017 – 5:30 PM Berlin Town Hall – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: June 7, 2017 4. Case # 7-5-17-22 – 105 South Main Street- Requesting a fence 5. Case # 7-5-17-23 – 318 South Main Street- Enclose exterior porch 6. Case # 7-5-17-24 – 20 Broad Street - Replacement of fencing 7. Case # 7-5-17-25- 16 Broad Street- Exterior lighting 8. Comments from the Public 9. Comments from Staff 10. Comments from the Commissioners 11. Comments from the Chairman 12. Adjournment Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland. OCD-6/22/1t _________________________________
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Strategic plan should address bad behavior Something has shifted in Ocean City and we don’t know what to do about it. There seems to have been an increase in the number of bad actors in town in the early weeks of the season and no one can point to a particular cause for it. What we do know is the effect, which is that people well beyond this area are following and talking about these local developments. Anyone who thinks the outside world isn’t paying attention has only to ask Mayor Rick Meehan, whose post on his mayor’s page regarding the bogus news stories about topless sunbathing earlier this month garnered hundreds of thousands of views. Those same people, and perhaps millions more, are also zeroing in on more serious news arising out of the unfortunate incidents that continue to occur, and then relating it to their friends, family and acquaintances. Currently, these incidents appear to be isolated, but something must be done before greater trouble comes visiting. Developing a solution, however, is going to be complicated. It would be easy to say, for instance, that the police should pursue more aggressive enforcement, but that would not take into account the need for some degree of tolerance and the exercise of discretion to avoid ruining someone’s vacation over a petty infraction. Neither is this strictly a police matter, as some enterprises would do well to clean up their acts and lose the anything-to-make-a-buck approach, just as the community in general should recognize that something wrong in one part of town affects all other parts of town. City government will begin its annual strategic planning sessions next month and, as officials sit down to discuss where the resort is and should be headed, this question of what’s happening and how to address it should be at the top of the agenda.
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Letters to the editor Thanks AGH for cancer care
Editor, It is with sincere gratitude and adoration that I write this letter commending Dr. Paul, all of the nurses and the entire staff at Atlantic General Hospital’s Regional Cancer Care Center. Their compassion and professionalism making my husband comfortable every step of the way meant the world to us. Not only did they give outstanding care to him while he received chemotherapy, they always expressed a heartfelt concern for me and our entire family. They consistently explained every procedure in detail without rushing and were extremely patient when I had questions. They treated us like we were the only ones that needed attention when we knew that most certainly was not the case. Throughout the years my husband received treatments, someone was always available when I needed something, anything – no matter how big or small. They were prompt with returning phone calls and very helpful to assist when other measures needed to be taken. The entire staff became like family to us. When the end became inevitable, the nurses and staff continued to check in offering help, prayers, and guidance. There is something to be said about the care and compassion from a small community hospital. May God bless each and every one of you. You are truly angels here on Earth and I cannot begin to thank you for all you did for me and my husband during this very difficult journey. You are unsung heroes that I will always hold close to my heart. Kitty Reeves Wife of Billy Reeves (1944-2017) Selbyville
Opposes school vouchers
Editor, In January, H.R. 610, the Choices in Education Act was introduced and co-sponsored by our Worcester County Representative Andy Harris. H.R. 610 eliminates the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, thus allowing Federal funds that are now given to public schools be given in the form of vouchers to parents who choose to enroll their children in private schools, charter schools or to home school their children. In Worcester County, those parents who choose to enroll their children in alternative schools, would receive a voucher worth approximately $1,943. Those monies could then be applied to their new private school tuition bill. (Private school tuition in this area generally runs more than $30,000 per year.) Unfortunately, $1,943 may only be a drop in the bucket when it comes to private school tuitions but it does help to contribute to the need of many parents who desire an alternative choice to the public school system. When a child leaves the public school system under this proposed voucher system, what exactly is the impact on Worcester County? Unbeknown to most of us, it is not just a loss $1,943 per student. Worcester County receives $17,606 for each student enrolled in the public school system: 76 percent of those monies come from the county, 18 percent from the state of Maryland, and 5 percent from the Federal government. For each Worcester County student that uses the voucher, Worcester County School System loses the full $17,606. Clearly, it would not take too many students leaving the public school system to create both a devasContinued on Page 86
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By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher Here’s where my thinking is taking me these days: We had Obamacare, we’re about to get Trumpcare, and are heading into Idon’tcare. I’m so tired of hearing people denouncing and defending things these days, that I’m beginning to wonder if today’s youth might have it all figured out: if you’re not paying attention to anything but your phone, then nothing bad can be happening. When I say not paying attention to anything, I mean anything at all, as if they have been drawn, like the Tron character, into the circuitry of their devices. If I were them, I’d be afraid to turn off the phone for fear of jeopardizing my existence. There I’d be, zipping around inside the phone on a cloud of electrons, when the outside me (sort of a physical world place-holder me) inadvertently hits the off switch. “Yow! I’m melting, I’m melting.” It wasn’t that long ago that I saw a kid splayed out on someone’s lawn in the neighborhood and began to understand that something extraordinary might have taken place. “Say, officer, is that kid over there
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passed-out drunk?” “Nah, he just turned off his phone and … poof!” And they say police don’t have a sense of humor. Anyway, there is proof that the current generation of youth has taken up residence in the dimension between the pixels and the processors of their phones. According to a recently released government survey, U.S. teens are having less sex now than they did 30 years ago, and the number continues to decline. And I think we know why. Even though they’ve figured out how to drive a car while using the phone (Stop it!), they aren’t engaging in hanky-panky because they have yet to figure out how to do that and text at the same time. “Tappy tap, tap tappity tap, tap ... (Where are you? I was thinking that maybe we, um, could….).” “Tappy tap, tappity, tappy, tap, tap, tap … (I’m sitting right next to you, but no, I’m too busy texting you). That’s a good thing that they’re staying out of trouble in that regard, although there will come a time when we will need them to become more engaged in society. We older folks are using up our supply of bad things to say about each other, so we’re going to need all the help we can get.
Letters to the editor Continued from Page 85 tating and detrimental loss to our school system itself. The voucher system may reduce the number of students that Worcester County would be responsible for educating, but, unfortunately, it will not reduce or offset any of the annual fixed costs needed to run a public school system. For example, when my children went off to college, we paid for their tuition, as well as their room and board. Our fixed costs at home though, such as mortgage, car payment, insurance, etc. did not decrease just because they moved out of our home. Admittedly, the food bill went down slightly and the home phone rang less but all the other costs remained the same. With 43 percent of the households in Worcester County at or below the poverty level it is unlikely that these households will be able to participate in such a “school choice” program. The legislative director of the Maryland State Education Association, Sean Johnson, found that 78 percent of the students that participated in a Maryland state funded program that granted monies to help defray tuition costs were already in private schools. According to Mr. Johnson these programs “merely subsidize private schools with taxpayer dollars that
could be going to public schools.” I am urging all residents of Maryland to contact your Senators, our Governor and, especially, Representative Andy Harris to let them know you want them to protect our public schools by fighting against any attempt to defund our public schools. Maybe we need new choices but this bill doesn’t appear to provide the solution. Tell them to vote ‘no’ to H.R. 610. Constance Wolf Hughes, DDS Bishopville
Town Cats grateful
Editor, Town Cats would like to thank the community and local businesses for helping us with another successful Quarter Auction. Our rescue is run strictly with caring volunteers, so every penny we make goes to our cat care. Our efforts help to spay/neuter feral cats, feed cats and also vet and adopt out wonderful family pets that would otherwise never be rescued. Without the community supporting our mission, our volunteers could not do what they do. Our next Quarter Auction will be held in October. Visit www.towncats.net. Robyn Baker Town Cats Fundraising Coordinator
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