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County fretting over state aid, teacher raises By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) The Kirwan Commission work group that is developing new funding formula proposals for the state’s public school systems overshadowed the main request made by the Vince Tolbert board of education during a Worcester County Commissioners meeting last Tuesday. At issue was whether the See COUNTY Page 67
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WHEELS UP Motocross performer Destin Contrell demonstrates an impressive move during a Monster Energy Motox Show during the inaugural Jellyfish Festival on Caroline Street beach, Saturday, June 22.
Pedestrian pathway project begins SHA creating Route 50 walking, cycling lane into resort By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) A $1.8 million shared use path along Route 50 in West Ocean City will create a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists entering and leaving Ocean City via the Route 50 bridge, state officials said at a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday. Representatives of the State Highway Administration joined local officials at a kick-off event at the Francis Scott Key
Family Resort on Route 50, where SHA Administrator Greg Slater described the project. “Pedestrians and bicyclists currently share this US 50 corridor, where 33,000 vehicles a day are riding along with them,” Slater said. “The new three-quarters of a mile shared-use path will provide a safe, designated facility for those that are choosing to walk or bike along this corridor.” The path will be made using a mix-
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The Monster Energy Motox team, from left, Jeff Griffin, Josh Headford and Destin Contrell, sign autographs and take photos with fans after a motocross performance during the inaugural Jellyfish Festival on Caroline Street beach, Saturday, June 22.
Inaugural Jellyfish Festival sees large crowds, success By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) “It took a sea of people to raise the Jellyfish Festival,” Live Wire Media owner and event organizer Brad Hoffman said about the success of last weekend’s inaugural Jellyfish Festival. The three-day celebration of “the art of music and sports” was sponsored by the Town of Ocean City, Livewire Media and Events and Culture Changers LLC. The mostly free, large-scale music and sporting event took over six blocks in downtown Ocean City, from Caroline Street to north of the pier, and staged a series of concerts on all three days. The festival was also filled with extreme sports demonstrations, freestyle motocross, yoga, Hydro Beach Fit Challenge, sound and light
shows across multiple stages, and various forms of family entertainment. “It went beyond expectations with the entertainment and the crowd sizes,” Hoffman said. “The village was packed. The skate ramp was firing on all cylinders … the size and the scope of this event was impressive. “Not to mention the big entertainment area being free all day up until 5 p.m. was great,” he continued. “People could come in and they could hang out and see some bands and have a drink if they wished to. The best day for the event was Saturday, which had perfect early summer weather. “Saturday was huge on numbers when you combine [our festival] with our beautiful weather, a vacationing crowd and people that came in for the big day to see Styx, Crack the Sky, The See TICKETED Page 5
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Ticketed shows see big crowds all weekend Continued from Page 3 Ravyns and Stone Senate,” Hoffman said. “Any big event Saturday, if you have good weather, is going to be your biggest day.” Hoffman acknowledged that Friday did start somewhat more slowly since people were coming from work and reaching the resort from various destinations. “Early in the morning, one day I was sitting in Dunkin Donuts grabbing a coffee to go, and a gentleman in there with a Styx shirt goes, ‘I’m not from around here, but when I heard this band on the beach, we rented a hotel room for three nights and we came down to make it a stay,’” Hoffman said. “So that was the goal.” Shows might not have sold out, but big crowds did turn out for Classic Saturday, which comprised of Styx, Stone Senate, The Ravyns, and Crack the Sky. “It was exciting to see that Styx, the headliner, really put in the big
crowds,” Hoffman said. Other acts had included “Fresh Friday” headliners like Badfish, Ballyhoo!, King Schascha featuring Black Dog Alley, and Sweet Leda. Scheduled as supporting acts were Muskrat Lightning, Lower Case Blues, The Rogue Citizens, and Melissa Alesi. “Music with a Message Sunday” with headliners Newsboys and Crowder, with supporting acts Nathan Jones, 3C live, Mike Chapman and The Jody Pyles Band, saw a decent crowd as well, Hoffman said. “Sunday was over the top,” Hoffman said. “It was well received, Crowder and Newsboys and Nathan Thomas and 3C Live and Jody Pyle along with Mike Chapman … They came in and they had a day of fellowship on the beach, which was really neat to see when it all came to a crescendo with Newsboys and Crowder. I felt like that day was one of my more favorite days to personally watch come together.”
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Showing off a “bottlenose” dolphin made entirely out of collected plastic during the inaugural Jellyfish Festival on Worcester Street beach, Saturday, June 22, are Assateague Coastal Trust Board member Kim Check, left, and Coastkeeper Kathy Phillips.
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Fans begin pouring in to watch a ticketed performance by Styx during the inaugural Jellyfish Festival on Worcester Street beach, Saturday, June 22.
The event was also profitable for the town, and Special Events Coordinator Frank Miller said he is looking forward to seeing how this year’s show can be built on for next year’s edition. “Obviously the desire is for the town to always continue to have great events including some version or multiple versions of a beach-based concerts opportunity for our patrons and our residents,” Miller said. “Jellyfish has definitely gotten further than either of the past two companies that have come forward and asked to do something similar. “They have pushed the boundaries for what has been tried in Ocean City over the past two decades,” he continued. “We’re glad they did and the town is definitely interested in continuing that opportunity of moving forward.” Hoffman also saw how success the event was and how it affected the resort’s economy.
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Hogan addresses Maryland Municipal League By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) Guests, dressed in smart business suits and cocktail dresses, slowly began to crowd the ballroom of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street, Tuesday for the Maryland Municipal League summer conference dinner. One of the dinner’s highlights was an appearance by Gov. Larry Hogan, who spoke to the guests about Maryland’s progress, and its need to work in unity to achieve even more. “The theme of this year’s conference is together we can,” Hogan said. “I truly believe that there is no limit to what we can achieve when we all work together to serve the people.” The Maryland Municipal League summer conference is an annual event that allows municipal leaders from all over the state to gather together and network. The convention center has been the site of the conference for the past several years because it is one of the few large enough to accommodate all of the conventioneers. And, as it happens, At the beginning of his remarks, Hogan said that Maryland’s political leaders were unique because they have set aside their differences in order to work together for their citizens. “We have spent four years working
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Dredging work for 64th Street boat ramp completed By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) Recreational boaters launching from the 64th Street boat ramp will have improved access to the bays following the recent completion of an adjacent dredging project. City Engineer Terry McGean said the improvements included dredging the channel from Assawoman Bay heading east to the 66th Street canal and the adjacent boat ramp. Earlier this year, Ocean City Council awarded a contract to Brittingham Construction & Landscape for just over $138,000 to complete the project. McGean explained although the channel serves the 64th Street boat ramp it is actually situated between 64th and 67th Streets. The cost to dredge the channel had no impact on the town’s bottom line, as McGean said the work was financed solely with a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The 64th Street boat ramp was opened in May 2017 and is located at the intersection with Seabay Drive. McGean said past challenges involved addressing a “deep hole,” which formed directly offshore in the bay that many vessels had a difficult time navigating from to open waters. While state dredging restrictions would have normally prohibited grant funds from being awarded for the project, McGean said those parameters were lifted due to a previously existing marked channel that filled with sediment over the years. The ability to document the former channel’s location enabled the city to qualify through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for grant money, McGean said. The channel is now permanently marked to ease navigational concerns for boaters headed towards the open bay, McGean said.
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Expansion at convention center set for spring ‘20 By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) Pending expansions at the Ocean City convention center continue to inch into view, with construction currently set to begin next spring with the project completed by early 2022. In May, the Larry Noccolino Maryland Stadium Authority issued bonds totaling $24.5 million to finance a third phase of expansions at the facility, which follows earlier expansions in 2012 and 2015. Opened in 1970, the building was initially enlarged in 1996. Convention Center Executive Director Larry Noccolino said an extensive meeting was held last week with construction management firm Barton Malow, architects Becker Morgan and City Engineer Terry McGean. “Towards the end we discussed timelines,” he said. “If all goes as planned, it looks like we will break ground in April 2020.”
The third-phase expansion involves adding 30,000 square feet of exhibit space to the main hall, which will increase the functional space to 90,000 square feet. Noccolino said project-related meetings are being held biweekly, with target dates continuing to be solidified. “Barring any unexpected delays, we should be ready for business sometime around Jan. 3, 2022,” he said. In 2016, the Maryland Stadium Authority produced a feasibility study that reported adding 30,000 square feet of exhibit space would result in between $2.6 million and $3.5 million in additional tax revenues for the state, and up to $1 million for Worcester County. Regardless of when the work winds down, Noccolino said the construction will not affect operations, which he credited to diligent staff and an understanding client base. “It will be business as usual,” he said. “As with phase one and two we will experience no interruptions for clients.”
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New OC fire chief reports for duty (June 28, 2019) New Ocean City Fire Chief Richard Bowers reported for his first day of duty Monday, after being sworn in two weeks ago. “Being only the second career fire chief to ever serve the combined department is not only a great honor but also a great responsibility,” Bowers said. “I look forward to engaging this community, building relationships with our resi-
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agreed, moving to approve the construction bid. Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom seconded it, and the vote was unanimous. Additionally, Bynum requested the solicitation of bids for a home in Snow Hill also in need of restoration and lead risk reduction. If approved, it would be partially funded through the county’s rehabilitation grant. Bynum added the project would also allocate loans. Bids should be marked, “Housing Rehabilitation Bid-July 8, 2019,” and submitted by 1 p.m. on July 8 at the Worcester County Commissioners Office, Room 1103, One West Market St, Snow Hill, MD 21863. Anyone with questions should contact Bynum at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171, or Program Inspector Dave Walter at 410-603-4096. Nordstrom moved to approve the bid solicitation, which Bertino seconded and the commissioners unanimously approved it. Commissioner Ted Elder was absent from last Tuesday’s meeting.
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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) The water and wastewater, solid waste and liquor control enterprise funds for the county’s fiscal year 2020 budget were officially approved by the Worcester County Commissioners last Tuesday. Kelly Shannahan, assistant chief administrative officer for Worcester County, said the commissioners “conceptually approved [the funds] during [the] last meeting.” An enterprise fund is a standalone budget for self-supporting departments. Roughly a $11.4 million budget was approved for the water and wastewater enterprise fund during fiscal year 2018-19, and about $12.3 million budgeted for fiscal year 201920. That represents an 8.09 percent increase, or approximately $922,000. The solid waste enterprise fund budget had $2.9 budgeted for fiscal year 2019-20 as compared to the $6
million during the previous fiscal year, which shows a $3.1 million decrease, according to budget reports. As for the liquor control enterprise fund, there was no change from the $915,000 budgeted for the current year and the fiscal year ahead. Resolutions for each fund were provided for the commissioners’ signatures. Commissioner Chip Bertino moved to approve Resolution 19-20, the water and wastewater enterprise fund, which Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic seconded. Bertino also moved to approve the solid waste enterprise fund’s Resolution 19-21, which was seconded by Commissioner Jim Bunting. Bertino moved to approve Resolution 19-22, the operating budget for the liquor control enterprise fund, and Bunting seconded it. All motions were unanimously approved. Commissioner Ted Elder was absent from last Tuesday’s meeting.
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Four-step process to becoming smart city By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) What if police could prevent a robbery before it happened? What if runners got a text in the morning telling them that smog levels were too high for their morning run? What if citizens could access all of this data, and more, from their phone? In Seat Pleasant, Maryland, these hypotheticals are reality. “A smart city … is more than just technology,” Seat Pleasant Mayor Eugene Grant said during his session at the Maryland Municipal League summer conference, which took place from Sunday through Wednesday this week in Ocean City. “It is about moving toward being more effective and efficient with taxpayer dollars.” What is a smart city? A smart city is
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Seat Pleasant Mayor Eugene W. Grant presents at his session, “It’s More Than Just Technology: A 4-Step Process to Becoming a Smart City,” during the Maryland Municipal League summer conference at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, on Tuesday.
a city that uses technology and data analytics to maximize resources. Grant impressed upon his audience three key
words: connectivity, data and analytics. To have a smart city, he said, there must be mass connectivity both tech-
nologically and interpersonally. Through those connections, the govSee TECHNOLOGY Page 12
Funding for park renovations OK’d Continued from Page 8 Racetrack Road in Showell. • $35,000 for slip panel upgrades at the West Ocean City Boat Ramp off Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City. In-kind funding was also available for the aforementioned projects, according to reports. A $200,000 waterway improvement fund grant from the state’s department of natural resources was provided for the dredging project at Public Landing. “The plans are tentative as we move into the permitting process,” Perlozzo said. “There might be additional requirements by either the contractor, or the county, however, we’ll work with our environmental programs, and anyone else that might guide us through the process to get the project developed.” Perlozzo also reported that his department is able to conduct some of the work to cut costs. He used Stockton Park as an example and said he “used our maintenance crew to do the demolition, [and] was able to get [all the funds] reimbursed [with] no out-of-pocket costs.” Commissioners President Diana Purnell praised Perlozzo’s presentation. “Thank you, Tom [Perlozzo], I just want to say I’m going to keep this because I like the way you presented this to us,” she said. “We [like to] know what’s going on all the time.” Perlozzo cited a need for these projects as a way to “enhanc[e] the recreational amenities in the county.” Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic moved to approve Perlozzo’s request, and Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom seconded it. Commissioner Ted Elder was absent from last Tuesday’s meeting.
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Wor. allows bid solicitations for FY21 insurance benefits By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) After much discussion last Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners permitted requests for proposals for county employees’ medical benefits fiscal year 2021. Stacy Norton, human resources director for Worcester County, said she planned to bring the proposals back by March 17, 2020, in order to receive a fiscal year 2021 recommendation. However, Commissioners Chip Bertino and Joshua Nordstrom asserted local pharmacies were being put at a disadvantage by the county’s current plan. Bertino was referring to Apple Discount Drugs and Snowhill Pharmacy Inc. “They are still in the network,” Norton said. “We didn’t make any changes.”
Norton said only Walgreens was excluded from the benefits. She cited convenience associated with a mail order option at other pharmacies, as well as “voluntary maintenance” exclusively at CVS Pharmacy. Nordstrom advocated for local pharmacy access. “As we have discussed previously, you can get a 90-day supply versus a 30-day supply, paying more copays for the same amount of prescription drugs,” Nordstrom said. “That’s my concern, and that’s probably shared by my colleague here, and that’s something that we want to look at going forward.” Commissioner Jim Bunting moved to approve Norton’s request, which Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic seconded. The vote was unanimous. Commissioner Ted Elder was absent from last Tuesday’s meeting.
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Continued from Page 11 ernment and its citizens collect and distribute data in order to analyze it. From that analysis, improvements can be made. Transforming a city to a smart one involves a long process, and technology does not come into the picture until much later. First, governments must assess their existing assets. What does a city excel in doing? What are qualities of the city that benefit it? For Seat Pleasant, its small size allowed it to be a prime testing ground for companies and startups seeking low costs, but a large impact area. “Every municipality in this country has something to offer,” Grant said. “We want to look at the existing assets that you have, and understand that those existing assets are the cornerstone of your progress.” Second, governments must re-engineer processes. This often means evaluating governmental and industrial processes, so that there are fewer steps. This could mean enforcing voting rules during budget meetings, or optimizing procurement procedures for businesses. Third, cities should modernize technology. Grant dedicated a good chunk of time during this portion advising municipalities to begin using a cloud server. In Grant’s words, a cloud server heightens security as it stores data in multiple locations. “That data is divided into multiple countries,” Grant said. “When you need it, the protocols come together to bring you the data. So it makes it difficult for somebody to hack into your system because you don’t have a mainframe.”
However, while modernizing technology may suggest replacing it, Grant pushed municipalities to integrate old technology with the new, rather than trashing it completely. Grant also mentioned an essential aspect of smart cities: a shared service hub. “You cannot be a smart city without a shared service hub,” Grant said. “If not, you just have a governments with IoTs that are silos.” IoTs stands for Internet of Things, which is essentially technology that sends and receives data over the Internet. Seat Pleasant uses IoTs for its app, through which users may access a sea of data in real time. This data includes everything from sewer lines, to fire hydrants to even Twitter feeds. “Here we have central high school … [ and] we have received some intel that there was going to be a fight,” Grant said. “We are able to look at social media. So the social media lets us know if the young people are tweeting [about the fight].” The last installment of Grant’s fourstep plan is infusing a city with innovative technology. After a city modernizes its technology, the next step is to continue progressing and updating the technology to its highest standard. Descriptive, prescriptive and predictive analytics describe the issue, provide a solution to the issue and predict future issues. All of this can be achieved through mass connectivity and data collection, and can transform a regular city into a smart city. “Through smart cities we can be more equitable, we can be more resilient, [and] have a livable, workable and sustainable community,” Grant said.
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Representatives from multiple response agencies and a slate of area politicians were on hand Tuesday for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ “Ride Inside,” safety campaign press conference.
‘Ride Inside’ campaign focus on water safety By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday luring flotillas of recreational boaters to area’s waters, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources held a “Ride Inside” safety event this week aimed at discouraging bow riding by passengers and encouraging the use of life jackets. Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio offered opening remarks during a press conference Tuesday morning at Bayside Boat Rentals, 5307 Coastal Highway. “Safety is always our number one top priority,” she said. “The ‘Ride Inside’
campaign is designed to remind boaters that bow riding is not only dangerous, it is illegal in the state of Maryland.” The boating safety session was produced with the U.S. Coast Guard and featured a trio of state legislators focused on fostering fun, not fatalities, on the water. Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) said the always vital message is particularly critical over the upcoming holiday weekend. “We’re now through Memorial Day and we have a lot of people in Ocean City,” she said. “We’re coming up to a big Fourth of July weekend [and] this is a really important time … to remind everybody.” Carozza stressed the importance of multi-agency support for the ‘Ride In-
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side’ campaign to be successful. “This has been a true partnership,” she said. “This is the way government and the private sector is supposed to work together.” Carozza praised Bayside Boat Rentals owners Jackie and Chad Cutlip for opening their business for the event and posting signs to promote the anti-bow riding messaging, while also acknowledging continued support from OCPD and the Maryland State Police. “When we raise the visibility and just simply keep repeating, ‘ride inside,’ we’re talking safety and I am absolutely convinced … we will save lives this way,” she said.
Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C) said the coastal area is blessed with an abundance of natural resources that “provide so much opportunity for fun. But at the same time, we need to act responsibly. One of the messages we wanted to get out is that part of a successful vacation is to return home safely.” In addition to curtailing bow riding, Hartman said the safety campaign focuses on encouraging use of life jackets while on the water. “These life jackets are so much more comfortable than the big orange ones when I was a kid,” he said. Del. Carl Anderton Jr. (R-38B) adSee USE Page 16
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Use of life jackets stressed for rec. boaters Continued from Page 14 mitted a lack of aquatic skills discourages him from unsafe practices on waterways. “I’m probably the person least likely to ride on the bow of a boat and probably one of the few people from Crisfield who can’t swim,” he said. Anderton related a failed attempt by his father to provide swimming “lessons,” when he was nine years old. “My father tried to teach me to swim on the Chesapeake Bay on a tugboat heading to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore,” he said. “He grabbed me and threw me overboard [and] said the third time he saw me go underneath he had to go get me. At that point, I decided I would never attempt that again.” Although expressing a personal preference to remain dockside, Anderton lauded past efforts by fellow state legislators to restrict bow riding.
“I want to applaud Senator, then Delegate, Mary Beth Carozza who championed this, along with former Sen. Jim Mathias, to make this a priority,” he said. Coast Guard Master Chief Nathan Beach said the service has worked closely with Natural Resources Police to enforce the bow-riding restriction in recent years. This safety campaign came to life in the aftermath of the August 2016 death of Kaden “JT” Frederick, 9, of Howell, New Jersey, who was killed after falling from the bow of a pontoon boat carrying 17 passengers back to Ocean City after a trip to Assateague Island. Frederick, who was riding with his legs dangling over the bow, fell overboard and was struck multiple times by the boat’s propeller. “We feel like we’ve seen a slight improvement in the public’s awareness of this law,” he said. Increased attention is being paid to
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources held a “Ride Inside,” safety event on Tuesday at Bayside Boat Rentals at 5307 Coastal Highway. Col. Ken Ziegler, superintendent of the Natural Resources Police, stressed the importance of wearing life jackets while on area waterways, while Coast Guard Master Chief Nathan Beach absorbs the message during the press conference.
boaters operating vessels under the influence of alcohol, which Beach said has spiked in recent years. “We will be out doing a lot of patrols along with the Maryland Natural Resources Police to try and curb that,” he said. Beach also echoed the messaging regarding use of life jackets, noting the safety attire should always be worn while boating. “It’s busy [and] the water can be dangerous, so be safe,” he said. Col. Ken Ziegler, superintendent of the Natural Resources Police, said although bow riding is still a problem, the Ride Inside campaign has reduced occurrences. “This dangerous and irresponsible practice is certainly something that can lead to instant death if someone falls overboard from bow riding,” he said. “Boating fatalities in Maryland increased last year to 16, over the number of nine that we had the year before, so we are doubling down on our safe boating initiative.” Ziegler said included with the safety campaign has been enhanced training for officers to spot the signs of boaters operating while impaired by alcohol. “We’ll also be offering safe boating inspections at some of the public launch areas, if you have any questions if your
boat is in compliance or has everything on board it should have,” he said. Annual boat safety messaging always notes the importance of having, and wearing, life jackets, Ziegler said. “Everyone on board a vessel on the waterways should be wearing a life jacket,” he said. “A device similar to this is the difference between life and death if you go in the water.” Proactive use is the sole means to ensure a life jacket serves its designated, and namesake, purpose, Ziegler said. “Trying to put this on when you realize you’re about to go overboard is the equivalent of trying to put on your safety belt when you realize you’re about to have a traffic accident,” he said. Once a person has gone overboard, putting on a life jacket nearly impossible, Ziegler said. “This is the difference between going home a little wet, and maybe a little embarrassed, or never going home again,” he said. Ziegler said state requirements for water-based recreation vessels are outlined in a free booklet available at any Department of Natural Resources office or online at www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating.
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area. “We thought this was an important resource to bring here,” Sgt. Nate Passwaters, of the sheriff’s office’s criminal enforcement team, said. “We had this opportunity and we obviously took advantage of it.” Organizers stressed the importance of education and prevention by shedding light on key signs of drug abuse. “It takes a whole community to beat this epidemic, and we want to make sure our public has as much knowledge, and they have the education, and the tools that they’re going to need so we can continue to be unified in our approach to combat this terrible epidemic,” Crisafulli said. Tim Sponaugle, heroin coordinator for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Enforcement Team, said along See EVENT Page 22
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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) At a first glance, it looks like an ordinary young adult’s bedroom. However, it’s no ordinary room. Signs of drug abuse are everywhere and just waiting to be found: soot, foil, burnt spoons, and needle caps, just to name a few. Members of the public had the opportunity to see these and other indicators of drug use in the makeshift room contained in the RALI Cares educational trailer on Tuesday afternoon outside the Ocean Pines branch of the Worcester County Library. “We hope that the public takes away the knowledge and the skills they’re going to need to be able to identify any potential problems and it gives them resources also that they can reach out to if someone that they love or care about is battling this epidemic,” Sheriff Matt Crisafulli said. RALI stands for the acronym, Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative of Maryland, which is a multi-agency organization dedicated to ending the opioid crisis. There were 2,000 deaths from opioid overdoses in Maryland in 2017, according to RALI Maryland. RALI Maryland, the Code 3 Association and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office partnered to bring the event to the
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5901 ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 302 - $759,900
71 SIERRA CT - SELBYVILLE $329,900
104 85TH STREET UNIT 303 OCEAN CITY - $299,900
BAYWATCH III UNIT 303 D HERON HARBOUR - $365,000
210 WORCESTER ST UNIT 408 - $299,900
12232 LOIS STREET BISHOPVILLE - $474,999
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12401 JAMAICA AVE UNIT 35901 - $244,900
3BR/3BA condo with ocean front master suite. Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, granite counters. Large direct ocean front deck. Fireplace in living rm. Additional master suite. Full size walk-in laundry room. Indoor pool, fitness center and social room for year round enjoyment. The recent upgrades include: freshly painted throughout; new stainless steel appliances; new sofa, love seat and upholstered chairs; new mattresses and box springs, & new HVAC. MLS MDWO103572
3BR/2BA home w/Sunroom. Conveniently located in Buntings Mill off Rt 54. Large professionally landscaped corner lot. Bright & airy open floor plan. Kitchen w/lots of windows & separate breakfast area, center island, upgraded cabinets & plenty of storage. Large sunroom off the family room. Sunroom could also be used as a home office. Master bedroom w/walk-in closet & master bath. Full size laundry room, mud room & large 2 car garage. MLS DESU139880
2BR/2BA condo with roof top pool in desirable mid town location.Fully furnished. Large master bedroom with private master bath and a second bedroom and bath for guests, and there is a fireplace for year round enjoyment. Private dock for kayaking, paddleboarding, crabbing and fishing. MLS MDWO106860
Beautiful 3BR/2BA condo overlooking water with boat slip #82. Sold furnished, turnkey with lovely beach décor. Never a rental - in pristine condition. Dining area off kitchen with breakfast bar, upgraded appliances and granite counters. Living area w/gas fireplace. Master suite overlooks water with bath. Upgrades throughout. New HVAC, hardwood and tile floors. Large deck overlooks canal with magnificent sunset views. Located in amenity rich Heron Harbour Isle.
Great rental or 2nd home! 2BR/2BA condo w/Bay & ocean views. Large balcony & large open living area. Dining area off the living area overlooks water. Kitchen w/newer appliances. Plenty of storage & counter space. Oversize master BR w/bath. Both BAs & floor throughout have been updated. Well managed & well maintained building. Close to restaurants, marinas & boardwalk. Building has pool overlooks bay. Being sold fully furnished. MLS: MDWO106744
4BR/2.5BA w/boat dock in Holiday Harbor w/water views. Fireplace. Gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops, plenty of cabinet storage & breakfast area. Sunroom w/sunset views. Large backyard, deck & area for firepit. Boat dock is back door, directly on Saint Martins River. Full garage & 2 outdoor sheds. MLS MDWO103788
2BR/2BA. Large breakfast bar and dining room directly off the kitchen that flows into spacious living area, two large bedrooms. Large deck overlooks canal. Sold fully furnished. Outdoor pool, close to beach, restaurants and shops. MLS 1001965878
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13474 MADISON AVE $649,900
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140 BANGOR LN MILTON, DE - $485,000
201 S HERON DR #1H6 OCEAN CITY - $239,900
0 RACETRACK RD BERLIN, MD - $260,000
14000 COASTAL HWY #201 OCEAN CITY - $419,000
LOT 3- INLET ISLE LANE OCEAN CITY - $699,000
205 N HERON DRIVE OCEAN CITY - $559,000
4BR/2BA/2.5BA. Boat & jet ski right at your back door! Hot tub on your deck! Large deck & spacious sunroom overlooks water, and there is a retractable awning. Open floor plan w/combination dining & family room opening up to a spacious upgraded kitchen w/center island, upgraded cabinets, tile backsplash & plenty of storage. 1st floor living area w/bamboo HW floors & tile. 1st floor BR/home office. Large master BR overlooks water. Loft area. Many upgrades throughout. MLS MDWO106060
4BR/2.5BA. Community w/water access for kayaking, paddle boarding & fishing minutes from your home. Located conveniently to historic downtown of Milton. Open floor plan & upgrades throughout. Dining area & family room flow to upgraded kitchen w/white cabinets, Quartzite Marble countertops & SS appliances. 1st floor - office & master suite w/sitting area, walk-in closets & upgraded master bath. Sunroom overlooks back yard. MLS DESU136352
1st floor 2BR/2BA w/covered deck. Open feel & being sold fully furnished. Kitchen w/breakfast bar opens to dining area. Family room w/fireplace & glass slider opens to deck. Master BR w/private bath. Washer & dryer. Freshly painted & very close to beach & restaurants off of 120th street. MLS MDWO105618
Zoned C1 across from the Casino on the west side of Rt 589. This is a heavy traffic area for cars to and from RT 50 and RT 90. This 1.01 acre lot has a survey already completed and a septic perk on file. This is a prime commercial location. Buy it before it's SOLD!!! MLS MDWO104326
3BR/3BA corner unit, steps to ocean & being sold fully furnished. Large kitchenflows to dining area & living room w/gas fireplace. Large deck off family room & master BR. Deck w/southern exposure. Master w/2 closets & large master bath w/shower & jacuzzi tub. Large full size laundry room. Indoor pool, fitness center & rooftop sundeck terrace. MLS MDWO106424
Direct bay front lot with the inlet as the backdrop! 165 feet of water frontage. Build your dream house and enjoy open Bay views. This lot will accommodate a large home and There is a deep water slip that can accommodate a 40 ft boat. MLS 1007914080
OWNER WILL PROVIDE FINANCING!! Build your dream house on lot 54 in Heron Harbour located off 120th street, it is one of the nicest and most desirable communities in Ocean City. Over 10,00 sq.ft. This lot will accommodate a large home and is one of the last southern exposure lots. Community recreation amenities include an indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, fitness center and two clay tennis courts. MLS 1001559568
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10285 BROKEN SOUND BOULEVARD - $339,900
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206-204-202 DORCHESTER ST OCEAN CITY - $1,549,000
36955 PLUM BLOSSOM LN SELBYVILLE, DE - $289,900
202-204-206 Dorchester St. All parcels being sold together. Prime downtown location. Currently has 4 houses Total. Lot sizes are 4927,4824, and 3381 Sq Ft each. This was a summer rental in 2018. Rare opportunity to purchase valuable downtown location! TAX ID 10-028493 Tax ID10-028477 Tax ID 10-028485. MLS MDWO1001420
3BR/2BA single family rancher on 7.15 acres. 1680 sq.ft. w/attached 2 car garage. Kitchen w/breakfast area & plenty of cabinet space. Dining area flows off kitchen to family room w/fireplace. Master w/own master bath. Full size laundry room. 2 storage sheds. May be able to be subdivided. Being Sold As Is. Come take a look today before it's sold. Close to DE. MLS DESU137928
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8901 RUSTY ANCHOR RD #2 OCEAN CITY - $345,000
11831 MAN O WAR LN $549,900
6509 HAMPTON RD LOT 18 BERLIN - $649,900
32630 DUPONT BOULEVARD DAGSBORO, DE - $899,900
LIGHTHOUSE SOUND LOT 17 - $275,000
Build your waterfront dream home now on 5+acres, lot in the tranquil Indian Creek community. Close to Assateague Island beaches, Golf courses and West Ocean City amenities.Lot has a pier to the water and water access. MLS MDWO100390
On Southwest side of Rt 113. Site size is 22.38 acres consisting of 11.8 acres zoned Commercially- C-1 commercial District & 10.8 acres zoned Agriculturally-AR_1 Agricultural Residential District. Currently 3 structures on site no value given to structures. Currently improved w/warehouse & outbuildings with $3,500/month in rents, no lease. No consideration is given to improvements as best & highest use is commercial redevelopment. MLS DESU 137306
Build your dream home on lot 17 in Lighthouse Sound adjacent to hole number 2 . This lot is on South Hampton Drive and is one of the largest lots boasting 24,662 sq ft (.57 acres). Watch the beautiful sunset from your home night after night. This lot will accommodate a large home. Design, build and enjoy your showcase home for years to come! If you are not ready to build that dream home yet, buy the land and hold it. Once it's gone, it's gone... Enjoy prestigious Lighthouse Sound Golf Course and dining at the beautiful Clubhouse. MLS MDWO102900
3BR/2BA end unit in NOC steps from beach. Oversized balcony w/ocean views. Kitchen upgraded wgranite counters, large dining room & living area. Master is spacious w/bath and door to balcony. Well maintained building w/low fees. Storage closet, assigned parking, elevator. MLS 1001563816
3BR/3BA home with upgrades galor. First floor master BR/BA. Upgraded counters, stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinets and flooring in the kitchen. Open family room with fireplace. Close to the community pool. MLS MDWO104930
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11200 COASTAL HWY #1001 OCEAN CITY - $624,900
36054 ZION CHURCH ROAD FRANKFORD - $275,000
S ROUTE 54 SELBYVILLE - $325,000
36054 ZION CHURCH ROAD FRANKFORD - $440,000
107 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE UNIT 60B - $249,900
Close to Fenwick and Bethany Beach's ready to be developed. Approx. density is 16 homesites 2.2 per acre 7.5 x 2.2 is 16 lots.10.22 acre parcel property will be divided at the ditch line and will be approx. 7.5 acres. Survey will be completed soon and paid for by seller. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS DESU 131682
Spacious 3BR/3BA decorator furnished condo. Living area & kitchen lead to dining area. Kitchen w/plenty of counter & storage space, corian countertops & eat-in bar. Large master BR w/deck. Has not been rented & has been used only as family 2nd home. Comes w/washer and dryer. It is off 94th street close to shopping and restaurants. MLS MDWO106970
4BR/3.5BA, 3950 sq ft & overlooks 1st hole of golf course. Covered front porch.Hardwood floors & 1st floor office. Dining room leads to kitchen w/granite counters, upgraded cabinets & separate breakfast area. Expanded wall of windows w/water views! Family room leads to back deck & landscaped yard w/paver patio. Master suite w/walk-in closets & master bath. Laundry room off kitchen. Come take a look today before it's sold! MLS MDWO105390
Direct Ocean Front 3BR/3BA w/ocean front master BR suite. Tropical decor throughout. Dining room off kitchen. Living area off the dining room w/glass sliders to large direct ocean front deck w/full unobstructed view of the beach & ocean. Family room is spacious, 2nd & 3rd BRs are large as well, Conveniently located up-town & close to many local favorite restaurants & shopping venues.Pool. Come take a look today and make memories! MLS MDWO107176
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6.95 Acres with 640 feet of frontage on Zion Church Rd Rt. Prime location for building and development. MLS DESU132268
12301 OCEAN GATEWAY RD OCEAN CITY - $899,000
201 S HERON DR. #20B OCEAN CITY - $305,000
SEAGULL RD LOT 21 SELBYVILLE - $115,000
2705 PHILADELPHIA AVE OCEAN CITY - $875,000
4.5 acre waterfront parcel on Rt50 in West Ocean City! Property is bulkheaded w/100 foot pier into Herring Creek. Build your dream home in this convenient location! It is perfect for boaters because the water is navigable all the way to the ocean from here. Property has many opportunities & potential including possible subdivision. It is zoned R2 & close to everything Ocean City has to offer. Come take a look today before it is SOLD! MLS MDWO105914
This beautiful 2BR/2.5BA condo is in Harbour Club in the fabulous community of Heron Harbour and is directly on the water. This larger model is rarely available for sale. It has two master bedrooms each with its own full bath and it has an additional half bath. This condo comes completely furnished ready for your immediate enjoyment. MLS MDWO106858
Build your dream home on this cleared lot close to Pool! Community is minutes from DE & OC beaches. Community amenities- clubhouse, outdoor pool, boat ramp, tennis, club house & playground w/low HOA fees of $250.00 per year & very low DE taxes. Conveniently located off Rt 54 close to many restaurants, shops, golf & Freeman Stage. MLS DESU138964
12334 COLLINS RD BISHOPVILLE - $399,900
Currently a restaurant and 2 unfished condos above. Building sold with restaurant equipment Current restaurant tenant pays 30k for use of space. Prime location on corner or 27th. Finish the condos and maximize income potential. MLS MDWO100260
Large 2.94 acre waterfront lot in Bishopville. Build your dream home here. Lot is surrounded by estate homes & perfect setting for peace & tranquility. Lot backs to the St. Martins River. Pier & dock for multiple boats.No HOA's here or mandatory fees. St Martins river has water access to the ocean. This location is close to 113. Come take a look today & make that dream of building your dream house a reality. MLS MDWO105638
31.84 acres close to DE and Ocean City MD beaches. Subdivision possibilities, or private sprawling estate. Property has been surveyed and is available in document's. Property runs on one side of Rt. 20, Zion Church Road with about 1468ft +/- on Deer Run Road. Sewer could be a possibility on Deer Run Road as sewer runs down that road but not to this property. It would need to be annexed into the sewer district and approved by County. MLS DESU132230
2BR/2BA corner unit at Thunder Island. Large living area that leads to the dining area and kitchen. There are glass sliders leading to a large balcony. Condo has an open feel with a large master bedroom with its own private bath, and there is a second bedroom and bath as well. Recent upgrades include a new HVAC inside and out in June of 2018, and newer washer, dryer and garbage disposal. MLS MDWO103762
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12933 old bridge road • ocean city
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12977 inlet isle lane • west ocean city
$3,599,000
Luxurious 5BR/5BA home. Unmatched modern architectural style. 6050 sq.ft. home is on an acre of waterfront with a saltwater pool, hot tub, fire pit, putting green, fitness center and custom waterfall with koi pond. It is one of the Eastern shore's finest homes. State of the art Boffi kitchen made in Milan. The 2 master suites are unmatched with a spa bath and dressing lounge. Heated and air conditioned garage. Living space complete with a fitness center, lounge area, multiple deck. MLS 1009998536
6514 HaMpton road • berlin
$1,999,900
$1,749,900
6BR/4.5BA home in the Estates, at Inlet Isle Lane & has deep water! Enjoy open bay views, endless sunrises & sunsets in this premier location w/famous OC boardwalk in background. Deep water slip that can accommodate 42 ft boat providing easy access to ocean at the inlet. Designed & built by David Bradley of Bradley Construction, a respected architectural visionary. 4650 sq ft w/bonus room could be finished to add 2 additional BRs & BA if desired. Once it's gone, it's gone. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Imagine that your dream home will be close to world class Marinas, Fishing, Golf Courses, Assateague Island, Ocean City Boardwalk & Restaurants. Contracts are being accepted now! Pick your finishes. MLS MDWO106664
4BR/4 Full BA/2 Half BA on 8.43 acres of land in exclusive neighborhood of Indian Creek. 6000 sq. ft. directly on the water w/2 boat docks, pier & privacy. Minutes from Assateague Island & OC. Impeccably designed by Monogram Builders, w/water views from every room. You will love watching the sun rise over the water day after day from every room in the house. Hardwood floors throughout 1st floor. Living area & family room w/see through fireplace & expansive water views. Double glass sliding doors leads to large screened in porch area.
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MLS MDWO105684
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11402 newport bay drive • west ocean city
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311 s Heron gull court • ocean city
$1,399,900
6BR/5 Full BA/2 Half BA sprawling estate complete with an oversize salt water pool on 7.77 acres. Custom paver patio, gazebo & fully finished pool house with its own kitchenette, workout lounge, full bath & large office or guest suite on 2nd floor. Back yard is fully fenced and offers views of the pond. Gourmet kitchen, wet bar, wine cooler, center island & Corian countertops. 3 season sunroom w/screened in porch. Master suite complete w/sitting area & master bath retreat. 3 car garage, hardwood floors, custom tile floors, crown moldings, window treatments & 4 zone high efficiency heat pump system.
4 clubHouse drive • ocean pines
NOW $1,349,000
$1,339,000
5BR/3.5 BA overlooks Bay w/deeded boat slip & lift, vinyl bulkhead. Great room with wall of windows, large kitchen w/granite counters, waterfront deck, master bedroom suite w/shower & jacuzzi tub, walk in closets. Incredible views, expansive decks. Many upgrades, heated tile floors, two car garage, finished bonus area over garage.
6BR/6.5BA, 5000 sq. ft. w/150 ft of bulk headed waterfront! Open water w/OC skyline. 2 boat lifts & 2 jet ski lifts. Breathtaking water views. Open floor plan, hardwood floors, custom built-ins & soaring cathedral ceilings. Kitchen w/large center island, SS appliances & tile backsplash, custom cabinets, walk-in pantry & breakfast area overlooks water. Dining room is off kitchen w/water views. Great room w/wall of windows & sliders. Deck leads to patio overlooking the water. Double sided gas fireplace for ultimate all season luxury living. Downstairs master w/own fireplace & overlooks water.
MLS 1001970136
MLS MDWO105620
MLS MDWO102104
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Heron Harbour new construction
51 boatswain • ocean pines
310 Heron gull court • ocean city
Prime ocean front 3BR/2.5BA w/wrap around balcony for panoramic ocean views. Rarely do you find a condo w/3 ocean front BRs. In pristine condition & a fantastic rental w/over $48k booked. Gourmet kitchen. Life is about making memories and this is a prime unit on the 19th floor sure to help you relax and enjoy life. Sea Watch w/world class amenities.
Fully furnished 5BR/4.5BA. Great amenities in private gated community. Upgrades throughout w/views. Large covered front porch. Custom floors, upgraded lighting & extensive millwork throughout. Spacious family room w/FP. Kitchen w/SS appliances, granite countertops, upgraded cabinets, tile backsplash & tile floors. Additional loft area could be an office/2nd family room. Walk-in closets, whirlpool tub, custom window treatments, outside shower, garage & full size laundry room.
5BR/4 Full BA/ 2 Half BA in Harbor Village. Lower & upper decks. Professionally landscaped. Dining room overlooks water. Chef's kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite counters & breakfast bar. Family room off dining area. Sunroom/four season room off the family room & waterfront deck off kitchen. Master suite w/walk-in closet, shower & Jacuzzi tub. Bonus room. 2 car garage. Upgrades: Bamboo wood floors throughout, 2 zone HVAC system, hot water heater, sun-room w/slider to deck.
6BR/6BA, large eat-in kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances & plenty of cabinets. Great room overlooks water. Glass sliding door leads to oversized, low maintenance deck. 1st floor master suite w/walk-in closet & BA w/double vanity & shower. Elevator. 2nd master suite w/his & hers walk-in closets, BA & separate sitting room. Bunk loft and sitting area with balcony. 10,000 lb. Boat lift.
MLS MDWO107178
MLS MDWO102156
MLS 1001970224
MLS 1002117774
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14 sHore point drive • ocean city
$859,900
11500 coastal Hwy #1900 ocean city
$899,900
NOW $849,900
$1,499,000
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Event organizers hope public heeds warning signs in trailer Continued from Page 19 with the sheriff’s office, members of the county’s health department and the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction were also present during Tuesday’s event. Sponaugle added the sheriff’s office is just one of the many departments working to fight the heroin and opioid crisis. “Will we ever defeat it? I’m not optimistic that it will ever be totally defeated, but to decrease it, and save lives, and get the information out there is important,” Sponaugle said. Sponaugle also stressed that the public needs to understand that prevention is key. “I hope they take away from it that everyone in the county is working to decrease this issue to really address this issue, and I think prevention and treatment are important parts of it,” Sponaugle said. “Prevention it’s so much easier when you don’t start.” While these types of programs highlight work done with community stakeholders, officials in various agencies and local government, Sponaugle said he believes the involvement should be countywide. “We’re all stakeholders,” Sponaugle said. “The community, every person that lives in the county I believe is a stake-
holder because [the opioid crisis has] been described and it is an epidemic, not just here but across the country so … it’s going take all of us together to address this issue.” Frank Oliver, a former law enforcement officer and a representative of the Code 3 Association, said the room’s setup is as authentic as possible. He added his organization used information from prior investigation findings and recovering addicts. Organizers agree taking a proactive approach is crucial to making people aware of some of the signs associated with drug abuse. “We’ve had parents come through that have lost children, and said if they had known what the signs were, their child would possibly still be alive,” Oliver said. Law enforcement officers added parents should also be aware of a change in their child’s behavior, paraphernalia and misplaced items including spoons. “Because this addiction and heroin so insidious, it’s important that we get the word out and show people if you go down this path this is what can happen,” Passwaters said. “But, there’s signs and things that we can educate people, parents especially [can] pick up on. Maybe a lot of that can be alleviated.”
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$163,900
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State’s heroin, opioid council holds quarterly meeting in OP By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) Two more people in Worcester County succumbed to opioidrelated intoxication deaths in the first quarter of 2019 than the first three months of last year, according to findings from the Inter-agency Heroin and Opioid Coordinating Council. Seven opioid-related deaths were reported from January to March this year as compared to the five for the first quarter last year, according to reports. The increase runs counter to the state numbers, which showed 515 opioid-related deaths in the first quarter of this year as compared to 601 opioid-related intoxications deaths from January to March 2018. Overall, the number of drug- and alcohol-related deaths in the state dropped significantly as compared to the same time period the year before. The first quarter of 2018 saw 676 such deaths statewide as compared to 577 drug and alcohol-related deaths for the same period this year. These findings are based on the “result of recent ingestion to any opioid, prescribed or illicit,” and the deaths were “classified as accidental or undetermined.” The 2018 and 2019 numbers are still considered preliminary, according to reports. Members of the state’s Inter-Agency Heroin Opioid Coordinating Council
discussed the results of the first quarter of 2019 Tuesday morning at the Ocean Pines branch of the Worcester County Public Library on Cathell Road. Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford led the council, which is comprised of state departments focusing on health, public safety, juvenile services, and education, according to a statement from the lieutenant governor’s office. The State Police, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency, the Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, and the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention also contribute to the panel. There was a 15 percent decrease in unintentional intoxication deaths and a 14.3 percent decrease in opioid-related deaths for the first quarter of 2019, according to the Opioid Operational Command Center. “We do hope it’s the beginning of a trend,” Steven Schuh, executive director of the opioid command center, said. There were 188 heroin-related deaths reported for the first quarter of 2019, as compared to the 245 fatalities recorded from January through March 2018, according to preliminary data. The lowest reports were in 2017 with 291 reported heroin-related deaths for the first quarter. Fran Phillips, deputy secretary for public health services for the Maryland See MEMBERS Page 23
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Members talk first-quarter deaths Continued from Page 22 Department of Health, said there was a spike in fentanylrelated deaths for the first quarter of 2018. “You see the tremendous increase in fentanyl deaths in the last several years, but once again, you [also] see the decrease in this last quarter,” Phillips said. There were 474 reported for the first quarter of 2019, as compared to the 517 fentanyl-related deaths recorded from January through March 2018, according to preliminary report findings. The lowest reports were in 2009 with five reported fentanyl-related deaths for the first quarter. Phillips also said the number of fatalities related to “cocaine was a surprise” when combined with other opioids.
There were 165 reported cocaine-related deaths when combined with opioids for the first quarter of 2019, as compared to the 210 fatalities recorded from January through March 2018, according to preliminary data. The lowest reports were in 2011 with 19 reported deaths for the first quarter. However, while Rutherford appeared pleased with the first quarter’s results, he said, “I want to make it very clear that while this news is encouraging, it is no time to pat ourselves on the back and think that our work is now done. It is far from done. I look at this as a step in the right direction, but it will take several more quarters of continuous decline to know for sure if we are making true progress.”
(June 28, 2019) Maryland State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash near Bishopville last Friday that left one driver injured. Shortly before 8 a.m. a trooper from Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division was conducting an inspection on a dump truck on the shoulder of southbound Route 113 south of Bishopville Road. When the stop was nearly completed, and the trooper was standing on the skids of the dump truck, a Nissan Altima crashed into the rear of the troopers’ vehicle, pushing it into the rear of the dump truck. The emergency lights on the troopers’ car were activated at the time. The driver, and sole occupant of the Nissan was transported by ambulance to Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin for treatment of injuries. Neither the trooper, nor the dump truck driver were injured. The suspect driver, Charles Calvin Lessner, 33, of Bridgeville, Delaware, was charged with DUI and related traffic offenses. The crash highlights Maryland’s “Move Over” law as well as the dangers of distracted driving. For more information on both, visit https://towardzerodeathsmd.com. Maryland State Police, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division and the Bishopville Fire Department responded to the scene. The crash briefly closed both lanes of Route 113 which were re-opened by 9:15 a.m. The investigation into this case continues.
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Activities planned for July 4 holiday around Worcester By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) From patriotic music to fireworks, games, a 5K run and a Declaration of Independence reading, Ocean City and surrounding communities offer many celebrations for Independence Day. Here are some activities planned throughout Worcester County:
Ocean City: • Uptown Fireworks: At Northside Park on 125th Street, a DJ will play patriotic songs on Thursday, July 4, beginning at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The National Anthem will lead the patriotic show. “Fireworks displays have been and always will be an amazing visual spectacle,” Special Events Coordinator Frank Miller said. “Ocean City offers Northside Park’s fields of grass and quiet family atmosphere.” The fireworks display can be seen anywhere in the park and organizers advise spectators arrive early. The show will be about 18 minutes long. There is no cost to attend the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets. Call 1800-626-2326, 410-250-0125 or visit www.ococean.com for more information. • Downtown Fireworks: A free display of fireworks will take place on the beach at North Division Street in downtown Ocean City featuring music by a local DJ on Thursday, July 4, beginnings at 8 p.m. Fireworks will kick off around 9:30 p.m. “[Downtown] offers an explosion of color painting the ocean to the east,” Miller said. “We start the DJ music early to get the ambiance and get you in the mood.” Visitors are encouraged to bring beach chairs or blankets to claim a spot on the sand for the patriotic display. The show will run about 18 minutes. Call 1-800-626-2326, 410-2500125 or visit www.ococean.com for more information. • Declaration of Independence Reading: The American Legion and the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution will hold its second annual reading of the Declaration of
A bright yellow firework explodes in the sky during the July 4 display in downtown Ocean City last year.
Independence at the American Legion Synepuxent Post #166 on 24th Street on Thursday, July 4, at 1 p.m. Sarge Garlitz of Captain Smoot’s Chapter SAR and the Commander of the South Eastern Shore District American Legion, Chaplain Ben Dawson of Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion and President Mark Tyler of the Captain John Smoot Chapter of the SAR will read the Declaration of Independence. The event is open to the public and free to attend. “More people have started becoming more patriotic recently,” Garlitz said. “Last year, we had 40-50 people join us. I think we’ll have a nice crowd this year.” Ken and Caroline Farley of Fife and Fife will provide the music during the event. For more information, visit www.alpost166.org or call 410-2893166.
Ocean Pines: • Freedom 5K: Ocean Pines kicks off its Independence Day celebration on Thursday with its annual Freedom 5K run and walk. Families are encouraged to participate in the timed race, which starts at 8 a.m. and heads around the Veterans Memorial Park, across Ocean Parkway and through the Ocean
Pines community where runners will pass the South Gate Pond to the finish line near the memorial. “It’s a fun run to support Achilles [International-Maryland] and it’s a good, fun patriotic type of race that we’ve done for eight years now,” Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Program Supervisor Debbie Donahue said. “It’s a great way to start off your Fourth of July.” A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Achilles InternationalMaryland, a nonprofit charity that enables people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics in order to promote personal achievement, enhance self-esteem, and lower barriers to living a fulfilling life. Last year, around 300 people participated in the run, Donahue said. Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white and blue to support the military. An award will be presented for best costume. Trophies will be awarded to the top-three race finishers. At the finish line, flags from each of the military branches will be on display in Veterans Memorial Park, and the first 200 registered runners are guaranteed event T-shirts. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The cost is $25 in advance or $35 the day of the event. Register online at OceanPines.org or call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Depart-
ment at 410-641-7052. • Celebration and Fireworks: The fun in Ocean Pines continues at 4 p.m. with the Fourth of July celebration at Veterans Memorial Park on Cathell Road. The All-American celebration will include music, dry slides, bouncy houses, carnival games and concessions provided by food vendors. “We will play patriotic music during the fireworks … It’s a big event this year,” Donahue said. Wristbands for unlimited turns in the bounce houses cost $6 and tickets will be sold for additional rides and games. “There will be games that the DJ and my staff put on after we close the dry slides around 8:30-8:45 p.m.,” Donahue added. Ocean Pines festivities come to a close with a free firework display at Veterans Memorial Park. “This year the fireworks will be at South Gate pond, so it’s one big event now versus being an event, then a break and then the fireworks at 9,” Donahue said. “We’re going to do it all in one event.” Fireworks will begin shortly after dark. The event is open to the public and the Community Church at Ocean Pines will be selling refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. The event will take place on Friday, July 5 if there is inSee FREEDOM Page 27
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Ocean Pines residents Sarah Donohue and baby Gracie play a carnival game during the Ocean Pines Fourth of July Celebration Festival at the Ocean Pines Veterans Memorial last year.
Freedom 5K run, music and fireworks displays scheduled Continued from Page 26 clement weather. For more information, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052 or visit OceanPines.org.
Berlin: • Old Fashioned Celebration: The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will host an “Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration on Wednesday, July 3, from 4-7 p.m. There will be a picnic on the lawn, mock signing of the Declaration of Independence and children’s games including corn hole, ring toss and a scavenger hunt. Musician Mickey Justice will perform. “You can sign the Declaration of Independence; we have a big copy of it and people can read it and sign their name on the paper that we will hang on the wall,” Jan Quick, president of the Taylor House Museum Board, said. “This [event] helps our children learn about the Declaration of Independence. It’s very important, and we ask them if they know why they’re celebrating Fourth of July so we can keep our history alive.” Street Kitchen food truck will be on hand. The museum will also be selling freshly-made slushies throughout the event. Patriotic items such as pinwheels and small flags will also be available for purchase. For more information, call 410641-1019 or visit https://taylorhousemuseum.org. •Fireworks: A large fireworks display will wrap up the July 3 festivities at Berlin Falls Park, on Old Ocean City Blvd., at dusk. “It’s your typical small-town community family fun event,” Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said. “I think there’s no better way to celebrate
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your community than to actually be a part of it and to come out and have a good time.” Last year, around 1,000 people came to the park, Wells said. Guests should bring blankets to sit on or chairs. “So many people spend so much time inside that any opportunity you can get to be outside you should take,” Wells said. “When you’re surrounded by music and slushies, it’s beautiful.” For more information, visit the town of Berlin website at https://berlinmd.gov/.
Snow Hill: • Fireworks: The Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Snow Hill will hold their annual Independence Day celebration this Saturday, June 29, with a firework display over the Pocomoke River in Sturgis Memorial Park. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with ice cream, drinks and food provided by the Snow Hill Rotary Club available before the fireworks start around 9:15 p.m. There will be bounce houses and face painting for children. A DJ will provide the music. Guests should bring a chair or blanket to Sturgis Park. Parking will be available at public lots on Green and Washington streets. For more information, call 410632-0809.
Pocomoke: • Fourth Friday Street Festival: The Fourth Friday Street Festival will take place in downtown Pocomoke on Friday, June 28, from 5-8 p.m. See CELEBRATE Page 28
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Beer garden at Fish Tales, July 4 Celebrate holiday (June 28, 2019) Fish Tales Bar and Grill on 22nd Street, bayside, will host its first Funky 4th of July Beer Garden, from noon to 3 p.m., next Thursday. Breweries scheduled to participate and provide samples of their beers include Dogfish Head, EVO, Key Brewing Co., Fin City, Heavy Seas, Big Oyster, Tall Tales, 3rd Wave and RAR. To purchase advance tickets for $25 each, visit Bahia Marina’s Tackle
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Continued from Page 27 This block party-styled event will kick off within the two blocks of Market Street between Front Street and Second Street. Local artists, craftsmen and vendors will fill the sidewalks of Market Street to sell their work, including paintings, photography, jewelry, bath and body products, home decor and fashion. Local businesses are encouraged to stay open until 8 p.m. This month’s Fourth Friday theme is “Sports Night.” There will be various sports and activities available for children to participate in as well as pickleball for the adults. A karate demonstration will be performed by Pocomoke Karate and Judo. DJ Kay will be onsite playing a variety of music. This event is sponsored by the Downtown Pocomoke Association and guest sponsor of the month, XO Beanery and Bites. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including beer and wine. In the event of rain, Fourth Friday will be canceled and will resume the following month. For more information, visit downtownpocomoke.com or “4th Friday” and “City of Pocomoke” Facebook pages.
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Ocean City museum to offer free programs this summer By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) Learn about the creatures that inhabit land and sea, Ocean City history, knot-tying, beach safety and sharks during the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum’s 10th annual summer educational programs, which begin July 1 and continue until Aug. 24. Most of the free 30-minute programs will take place on the Boardwalk at the tram station, just north of the museum, at 10 a.m. There will not be a program on July 4. “These programs are free, they’re fun and they’re built for the entire family,” Museum Assistant Curator Christine Okerblom said. “They’re not just for children, they’re for all age.” During Monday’s new program, the “Petticoat Regime,” four Ocean Pines Players actors will perform a live reenactment. “They’re all sitting around a table drinking tea and it really just takes you through the life of these women and what they did for Ocean City and what kind of positive impact they had,” Okerblom said. “Doing a history program helps us meet our mission which is to inspire people through the education and interpretation of Ocean City’s cultural and natural history. We wanted to reinvent the program. The petticoat pro-
gram was a fun way to educate people but also to entertain people.” The Ocean City Beach Patrol will lead a beach safety class on Tuesdays with information on rip tides, currents, digging holes, what the job of a lifeguard entails, prevention tips and how to use semaphore flags. The sign on the back of lifeguard stands is used as a guide to direct safety seminars for Boardwalk guests. Participants can look forward to giveaways such as pencils, coloring books, sunscreen samples and waterproof first aid kits. Members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol will bring an ATV or Jet Ski for kids to pose for pictures next to as well as brochures on how to remain safe on the beach. Lt. Ward Kovacs of the Ocean City Beach Patrol encourages adults and children to come out and learn about the safety hazards and ways to avoid danger. “We try to cater to people of all ages,” Kovacs said. “The most important lessons we want to make sure people understand is to stay out of the water until the lifeguards are on duty, to avoid digging holes deeper than the knee and to follow R.I.P.” R.I.P. stands for Relax, I need help and (swim) Parallel to the shore. Kovacs encourages everyone to follow these in-
Coast Guard Auxiliary member Allen Burns leads a discussion on knots and knot tying under the auspices of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, last year. This particular program is held every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the tram station on the Boardwalk.
structions to remain safe during their stay at the beach. Participating in the free museum programs allows beach patrol members to fulfill the education portion of its threepart mission, which also includes prevention and intervention, according to Lt. Kovacs. A staple returning for the 27th year are lessons on knot tying, held every Wednesday outside the museum at the southern end of the Boardwalk by the tram station. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members
return to demonstrate a number of different types of knots including a figure eight, reef knot, bowline, a double half hitch and clove hitch. “This is something we enjoy doing,” said Don Schaefer, a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteer. Schaefer and fellow volunteer Joe Britvch will also hand out a one-page brochure with information and instructions about the different kind to guests to take home and practice. “Our theory is they learn best by See LEARN Page 31
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Enjoying the view from the Skye Bar on 66th Street, Thursday, June 20, from left, are Ocean City residents Chris and Mindy Ouellet and Danny and Christy Windon.
Listening to live music at the Skye Bar on 66th Street, Thursday, June 20, from left, are Ocean City residents Jeanette Tsamouras, Pam La Ricci, Jimmy Tearl, Kim Leahy and Chris Oaks.
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Having some drinks at the Skye Bar on 66th Street, Thursday, June 20, are Ocean City resident Brooke Limeberry, left, and Britni Fodor of Salisbury.
Indulging in some wine at Skye Bar on 66th Street, Thursday, June 20, are Larry Hebb and Maureen Campbell of Kent Island, Maryland.
Grabbing a bite to eat at the Marina Deck on Dorchester Street, Monday, June 24, are Grant and Carly Hoffheins, 8, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Attending the 10th annual OC FOOLS party at Cowboy Coast on 17th Street, Tuesday, June 18, from left, are Maria Berdan of Ocean View, Delaware, Jason Bloom of Ocean City, Liz and Kai Steedman, 11, of Palm Beach, Florida, Michelle Sirman-Wells of Ocean Pines and OC FOOLS President Tim Jerscheid of Ocean City.
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Selling commemorative T-shirts during the 10th annual OC FOOLS party at Cowboy Coast on 17th Street, Tuesday, June 18, from left, are Dave Williams, Jennifer Larmore and Will Bethea of Ocean City.
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Learn about sharks and OC history Kid’s Market Zone grows, Continued from Page 29 doing it and not just watching,” Schaefer said. Thursday’s “All About Sharks,” which a museum educator will present this summer, is a popular activity. The informative program focuses on sharks found off the coast of Ocean City. “Our shark program is a very well-attended program … it’s interactive, we have a lot of educational tools and visuals that people can touch and take a close look at,” Okerblom said. “You can even hold a Megalodon shark tooth and examine a real mako and tiger shark jaw.” On Friday, “Land, Sky and Sea” will highlight how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead and what creatures inhabit the ocean and coastal bays. “It teaches people about how the island was formed, the 1933 storm and how the inlet was created. It talks about what flies overhead, what birds you are going to be seeing when you visit in Ocean City and then it talks about the sea,” Okerblom said. “At the end of the program, once our educator is done talking, then you use binoculars and you work with the educator to look out into the inlet and try to identify things that are flying by.” On Saturdays, visitors can head inside the Life-Saving Station Museum to watch staff feed a seahorse, American eels, a horseshoe crab, a blue crab, a diamondback terrapin and other sea creatures in the museum’s aquarium room while learning about the animals. “Participants will get the chance to touch and feed a live horseshoe crab at our aquarium feeding,” Okerblom said.
Last year, several hundred people participated in the museum’s free programs during its two-month run and they continue to grow in popularity each year. “It’s a very well-attended schedule of programs, and we have families and individuals that have been coming back on an annual basis,” Okerblom said. Most of the Life-Saving Station Museum’s programs take place at the Boardwalk tram station, just north of the museum. The station has benches for guests to sit on and a roof for protection from sun and rain, though the free programs will be canceled in extreme conditions. The beach safety program on Tuesdays takes place on the Boardwalk directly in front of the museum and Saturday’s aquarium feeding program is inside the museum at 813 S. Atlantic Avenue, at the southern end of the Boardwalk. The 30-minute programs will be offered Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. Although the programs are free to attend, admission to the museum costs $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens age 62 and older and active duty military members, and $1 for children ages 6-17. Children 5 and younger get into the museum for free. “We’re looking forward to another good year,” Okerblom said. The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum 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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market shopping. More Kid’s Market Zone volunteers are needed to help assist children assemble their crafts and to oversee other activities. For those that enjoy reading, volunteers are needed for story time, held each Saturday at 10 a.m. For more information, contact the market at www.oceanpines.org or visit the event this Saturday. The Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market runs Wednesdays, through Aug. 28, and Saturdays, year-round, at White Horse Park on 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. Market hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Play It Safe attracts more than 5,000 grads in 30th yr.
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Elijah Hill, of Anne Arundel County, chows down on Pizza Tugos pizza during a pie-eating contest courtesy of the Play It Safe program at the 117th Street establishment, June 1.
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) Despite rain blighting several events, the 30th annual Play It Safe program that concluded earlier this month attracted more than 5,000 high school graduates from the class of 2019, which almost perfectly matched the prior year tally. For the past three decades, the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee has produced the educational campaign aimed at reducing alcohol and drug use during “Senior Week,” through a partnership with the Worcester County Health Department and the Town of Ocean City. Donna Greenwood, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee chairwoman, said 5,526 freshly-graduated high school seniors took part this year, nearly equaling the 5,515 total from 2018, which were both down slightly from the 2017 end number of 6,198. “We had quite a number of rainouts this year,” she said. Some of those were traditionally large draws, such as the gathering at Speedworld Go-Karts at Jolly Roger on 30th Street, which Greenwood said has drawn up to 500 youths in the past. Regardless of mixed weather, Play It Safe attracted graduates from a fairly large expanse besides Maryland.
“There were kids that came from 11 states outside of Maryland,” she said. “It’s a big social event [and] the kids all get to talking to one another.” While offering participatory perks, including prizes such as T-shirts, hats, jewelry and restaurant gift certificates, the Play It Safe program seeks to encourage newly-graduated high school students to form lifetime memories of, for many, their first time away from home without parental oversight. This year’s Play It Safe activities got rolling on May 29 with free putt-putt action at Maui Miniature Golf on 57th Street and hit the final note on June 14 with Karaoke on the beach and team relay races near Third Street and the Boardwalk. Greenwood said in addition to the always-popular $5 weekly bus rate for graduates, this year the Play It Safe program featured nearly four dozen events included fresh offerings such as yoga on the beach and free boat rides from OC Bay Hopper, located on 118th Street next to Food Lion. “The Bay Hopper was new this year and the kids really enjoyed it,” she said. While luxuriating on bayside waters is arguably its own reward, Greenwood said the Bay Hopper operators also used the opportunity to teach Play It See PROGRAM Page 33
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Program on pace to eclipse 200K participants in 2020 Continued from Page 32 Safe participants about area sea life and ecological features. “They made it an instructional experience, as well as just a nice boat ride on the bay. Some of the other Play It Safe offerings included 3-on-3 basketball, paddle boarding, kayaking, dodgeball, beach volleyball, laser tag, scavenger hunts aand T-shirt tie-dying. To take advantage of the bargain transit rate, Greenwood said graduates purchase $5 tickets, with 2,710 sold and redeemed for a wristband this year to allow free passage on resort buses. Greenwood offered thanks to Ripley’s Believe It or Not, on the Boardwalk near Wicomico Street, for underwriting the costs for the bargain bus coupons this year, and already agreeing to repeat the support in 2020. Less than ideal weather also stymied the return of the long-abandoned “Dance Party on the Beach,” gathering scheduled on June 6 and 13 at the Caroline Street Stage on the Boardwalk. “We started for maybe an hour and it started to rain so we had to close up,” she said. “The first one was totally washed out.” As in past years, Greenwood said the highest attended event was the free day at Splash Mountain Water Park at Jolly
Roger on June 6. Greenwood said providing graduates an array of fun activities, at a fraction of typical costs, would be infeasible without adult chaperones, with volunteers working more than 400 hours this year. Greenwood, who became involved with the program during its inception and has been chair of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee for the past two decades, said Play It Safe is on pace to eclipse 200,000 participants next year. “That really is something to be proud of that we have accommodated almost 200,000 young high school graduates here in Ocean City,” she said. Greenwood said the safety-focused campaign has become a long-standing tradition through continuing support from innumerable community members and area businesses all intent on sending graduates home with warm memories of treasured times. “It’s their first big adventure away from home on their own,” she said. “We’ve given them … an opportunity to go to an event that’s fun … and meet other people [while] enjoying time with friends.” For more information about Play It Safe, visit http://playitsafeoceancity.com.
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NOW PLAYING ANGLER 312 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-7424 www.angleroc.net June 28: Rogue Citizens, 5 p.m. June 29: Lauren Glick, 5 p.m. June 30: Pearl, 5 p.m. BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-250-0522 www.beachbarrels.com June 28: 33 RPM, 9 p.m. June 29: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. July 1: Slappy Hour, 9 p.m. July 2: Identity Crisis, 9 p.m. July 3: Scrapple, 9 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com June 28: Full Circle, 9 p.m. June 29: Dust ‘N Bones, 9 p.m. July 3: Old School, 6 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com June 28: Dave Sherman, 8 p.m. June 29: 33 RPM, 7 p.m. June 30: Steve Kuhn, 6-9 p.m.; Steve Miller Light, 9 p.m. July 1: Just Jay, 4-9 p.m. July 2: Charlie Z, 6 p.m. July 3: Reform School, 6-9 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m. July 4: Chris Button, 7-11 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. CAROUSEL BEACH BAR - TSUNAMI In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-1000 www.carouselhotel.com June 28: Frank Moran, 4-8 p.m. June 29: Pearl, 4-8 p.m. June 30: Dave Sherman, 4-8 p.m. July 2: Frank Moran, 4-8 p.m. July 3: Jack Worthington, 4-8 p.m. July 4: Randy Jamz, 4-8 p.m. CARRIBBEAN POOL BAR In the Plim Plaza Hotel 109 N. Atlantic Avenue Ocean City 410-289-6181 www.plimplazaoc.com June 28: Three on the Tree, 1 p.m.;
Monkee Paw, 7 p.m. June 29: JP & the Vibe, 1 p.m.; Permilla Project, 7 p.m. June 30: No Byscuyts, 1 p.m.; Wes Davis, 7 p.m. July 1: Dave Sherman, 1 p.m.; The GMen, 7 p.m. July 2: Remy & Smooth, 1 p.m.; Lovin’ Cup, 7 p.m. July 3: Spiffy & Friends, 1 p.m.; Three on the Tree, 7 p.m. July 4: Rogue Citizens, 1 p.m.; Marching Dog, 7 p.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 www.castleinthesand.com June 28: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Smooth & Remy Band, 5-9 p.m. June 29: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Zion Reggae, 5-9 p.m. June 30: Chris Diller Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick Band, 4-8 p.m. July 1: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth & Pete, 4-8 p.m. July 2: Nate McCormick, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Bettenroo Duo, 3:307:30 p.m. July 3: Taylor Knox Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. July 4: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Rick & Regina, 5-9 p.m. COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-6331 www.cowboycoastoc.com June 28: Wicked Wayz, 6 p.m.; DJ Tops Cut Off Team, 9 p.m. June 29: Wes Spangler, 6 p.m.; DJ Tops Cut Off Team, 9 p.m. July 2: Parmalee (ticketed event), 9 p.m. July 3: Live Band Karaoke w/Kaotik & DJ Jerry B July 4: Throwback Thursday, Fuel (ticketed event), 9 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m. Every Saturday: Karaoke w/DJ Chuck D, 8 p.m. to midnight HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com June 28: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 29: Chris Button, 2 p.m.; DJ Je-
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M.R. DUCKS BAR & GRILLE 311 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com June 28: Dr. Harmonica, 5 p.m. June 29: Tranzfusion, 5 p.m. July 3: DJ Batman, 5 p.m. OCEAN 13 13th Street on the boardwalk Ocean City www.Ocean13ocmd.com June 28: TBA, tiki bar, 8 p.m. June 29: Bryan Russo, piano lounge, 6:30 p.m. Every Sunday: DJ Jeremy, tiki bar, 8 p.m. Every Thursday: Michael Smith, 8 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 28-29: First Class, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 4-6: New Censation, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Lenny’s Deck Bar June 28-July 2: On The Edge, 5-10 p.m. July 3: On The Edge, 4-9 p.m. July 4-7: On The Edge, 5-10 p.m. OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org June 28: Slamm, 6-10 p.m. June 29: Natalie Davis Band, 6-10 p.m. June 30: Identity Crisis, 6-10 p.m. July 3: Tranzfusion, 6-10 p.m. July 4: Full Circle, 6-10 p.m. PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City
SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com June 28: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Innasense, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 p.m.; DJ Mike T, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; My Hero Zero, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 29: Cruz-in de Bay, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Gas Station Disco, 1-5 p.m.; Innasense, 5-9 p.m.; High Five Swan Dive, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p .m. to 1:50 a.m. June 30: Bobby-O on De Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Triple Rail Turn, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Innasense, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Davie 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Evolution X, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. July 1: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Light Up the Moon, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. July 2: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. July 3: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Rockets, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. July 4: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; The Freddie Long Band, 59 p.m.; Independence Day Fireworks, 9-9:30 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.;
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NOW PLAYING DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Lost In Paris, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 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 28-29: Seamus Kelleher, 9 p.m.
June 30-July 1: The Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. July 4: James Gallagher & Off the Boat, 9 p.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com June 28: Marcella Peters, 4-8 p.m.
June 29: Test Kitchen, 4-8 p.m. June 30: Jayce, 4-8 p.m. July 3: Ricky & Lennon LaRicci, 4-8 p.m. July 4: Kayla Kroh, 4-8 p.m. TRADER LEE’S LIVE 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 443-614-4119 June 28: Joe Jack Talcum, Mirrors
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Performing live at the Marina Deck on Dorchester Street, Monday, June 24, are Robert Hunter, left, Slayder Smet and Becky Hunter of Danville, Pennsylvania.
Visiting from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to hear live music at the Marina Deck on Dorchester Street, from left, are Fan Gieg, Deb Zook, Charlene Heiserman, Mike and Pat Fraizer and Don Heiserman. They were there to see musician and author Robert Hunter.
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Add Old Bay to shrimp salad for Eastern Shore-style treat By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 28, 2019) There was a time when I would have never considered serving frozen seafood, but experience has convinced me to change my stubborn ways. Wrong choices are a given, the goal is to learn from them. That being said, I have altered my approach and only use frozen shrimp. They are much more cost effective and yield a fabulous product. In case you have not guessed, shrimp are the subject of the day. Whenever one purchases shrimp, there is always a set of numbers divided by a slash. This number, called the count, tells you the size of the shrimp. The count refers to the numbers of individual shrimp in one pound. So, if the label reads 16/20, you can expect to get 16 to 20 shrimp. Each species of shrimp has their own characteristics and it is important for a chef to understand this. In other words, the flavor and texture of shrimp are influenced by the waters they come from and what they eat. For example, wild shrimp feed on seaweed and crustaceans which gives them a more enriched taste and they also have thicker shells. This type of shrimp is great where the shrimp will be the “star” and not covered up with a heavy sauce. In addition, the cooking time will need to be slightly increased if they are steamed with the shells. Whether or not shrimp should be deveined is really not a consideration. Always devein shrimp whenever possible. The black “vein” that runs along the back of the shrimp is actually its digestive tract. These veins are edible but if eaten they can taste gritty and dirty, particularly with larger shrimp. If one is going to grill shrimp, it is advisable to brine them. Stir in 1/8 cup of kosher salt and 1/8
cup of sugar into 1 cup of boiling water. Add the dissolved mixture into a bowl of ice. Place the raw shrimp into the bowl and refrigerate 40 to 60 minutes. Rinse well and continue with the grilling process. Overcooking shrimp is the most common mistake for the novice chef. Shrimp should be cooked quickly in order to preserve their sweet, delicate flavors. As soon as the flesh turns opaque, remove from the heat source. Place shrimp on a cooling rack to stop the cooking process. A reminder of shrimp etiquette is always welcomed. If one orders a shrimp cocktail in a restaurant, an oyster fork should be provided and used. Do not pick up the shrimp with your fingers. When eating Oriental dishes that include shrimp, remove the tail with a knife and fork and set it to the side of your plate or on a separate “discard plate” if one is provided. Shrimp salad is a favorite at the beach and a few tips will ensure perfection. Celery and onions have a lot of natural moisture and it is imperative to remove this, otherwise, you will end up with a soggy mess after several hours. Simply place the chopped vegetables in paper towels and squeeze out the excess liquid. Also, presentation is just as important as the taste itself. Use 16/20 ct. shrimp and keep the shrimp whole as opposed to coarsely chopping them. The salad will look much more elegant and will highlight the theme of shrimp. If you are having a large gathering, consider serving a spoonful of shrimp salad on a Chinese soup spoon as a passed hors d’oeuvre. This will add a touch of sophistication and at the same time keep the costs down. The Fourth of July is here and a special day deserves a special dish. Succulent shrimp salad topped with a dusting of Old Bay is sure to go over with a big “bang!” Enjoy. See PRESENT Page 37
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AGH to offer four classes focused on diabetes edu. (June 28, 2019) The Atlantic General Diabetes Center at Atlantic General Hospital will offer diabetes self-management education classes in July. The series of four, two-hour sessions will address blood glucose monitoring, foot care, nutrition, exercise and other self-management skills to help individuals better manage their diabetes. A family member is invited to attend. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for quality education and program staff includes a registered nurse who has diabetes, and a registered dietitian, both of whom are certified diabetes educators. Advance registration and a referral from primary care provider, which the program can obtain, are required. Diabetes Self-Management is a Medicare benefit and the cost of the classes is covered by most insurances. Classes will be held Wednesday, July 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Atlantic General Hospital Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, in Berlin. Call 410-208-9761 for more information and to register.
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Worcester Preparatory School math students won the annual High School Mathematics League Regional Championship, ranking in the top third of participating Maryland high schools. Pictured, from left, are sophomores C.C. Lizas and Daniel Chen, junior Eli Prushansky, freshman Ayush Batra, senior Matt Durkin and teacher Cyndee Hudson.
Tom Foreman was inducted into the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City on April 10. He is pictured with his sponsor Lynne McAllorum, who is also the club’s membership chair and performed the induction.
NEW MEMBERS FUNDRAISER Tommy Thompson, left, is joined by Diana Hazara and Don Luffy during the Art League of Ocean City’s “The Big Get-Together” at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, May 22.
BOOK DONATION Worcester Preparatory School founding board member, Lynne Taylor Murray, right, stopped by the Guerrieri Library on May 2, to donate children’s book, “Colonial Klaus in Thomas Jefferson’s House,” by Laura A. Macaluso. The book is about Thomas Jefferson’s plantation Poplar Forest told through a dog’s-eye view and was published as a fundraiser initiated by the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists. She is pictured with WPS librarian Tracy Polk.
The William E. Esham, Jr. Chapter of the Cum Laude Society at Worcester Preparatory School welcomed 11 new members during a ceremony in the Guerrieri Library on April 17. Pictured, in from, from left, are Kathryn Marini, Delaney Abercrombie, Gracie Gardner, Hannah Merritt and Ellie Todorov, and in back, Jack Walinskas, Henry Taboh, Max Huber, Frank Carter, Andrew Stickler and Eli Prushansky. The Cum Laude Society is a national organization founded in 1906 which honors the world’s academic excellence in secondary schools for the purposes of promoting excellence, justice and honor.
STUDENTS RECOGNIZED Berlin Intermediate’s Elijah Payne, Shane McDermott, Mekei Henry, Heydein Flores and Daniel Gallo represented the school in the Student Environmental Action Showcase at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. They received $600 for their presentation, placing ninth overall among 90 regional teams. Along with the Ward Museum competition, the students have earned $1,100 for their environmental project, revitalizing the school’s outdoor learning environment. They worked on their presentation while participating in the Maryland Coastal Bays BIS and Beyond After School Program.
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Leave beach when lightning By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 28, 2019) Some people understand the dangers of lightning and some people don’t. We often get asked, why the lifeguards make people leave the beach when it is just thundering or a little bit of lightning or perhaps it might appear to be a nice sunny day? To understand the criteria that the beach patrol uses before clearing the beach for your safety you must understand the technology that is available for early warning of severe weather as well as the true hazards associated with lightning, especially as it relates to the beach environment. The Ocean City Beach Patrol is in constant contact with the weather service and is aware of the current weather situation at all times. Recent developments in lightning detection and monitoring technologies give us more accurate and timely information on potentially dangerous developing cloud-to-ground lightning and we use this information to help assure you and your family’s safety. With the launch of NOAA’s most advanced weather satellites ever developed (GOES-R and GOES-S), in the last few years, real-time lightning detection is more accurate and readily available than ever and will assist us in providing early warning of these deadly events. The people that don’t understand the dangers of lightning have no idea that the beach is probably one of the worst places to be when lightning is near. Most people know that being in the water is dangerous, but they feel a bit safer on the beach. This is a dangerous assumption. In fact, all documented cases of lightning strikes in Ocean City have been when people were on the beach and lightning was still in the area. So please follow the directions of the lifeguards when they clear the beach due to storm activity. The beach patrol’s operations center is monitoring the current weather as well as being alert to situations where there is a sudden change in weather patterns that will potentially impact our area. Many times weather conditions vary from one end of Ocean City to the other. I have seen it many times to be sunny and mild in the south by the Boardwalk and lightning and showers just nine miles north. There are many documented cases throughout the country of people
being hit by lightning while the sun is shining (called a bolt from the blue). The beach patrol is not only in constant contact with the weather service, but we have constant communication with each other up and down the beach as well. The guards know when lightning has been spotted in an area and will alert our duty officer in the beach patrol’s operations center. The beach patrol, like other modern emergency services, relies on two-way radio systems as well as semaphore and a whistle system. The beach patrol’s primary concern is your safety and we will clear the beach if we feel you are not safe. While vacationing on the beach in Ocean City you may or may not no-
tice the lifeguards communicating with each other, but please heed their warnings and leave the beach if asked to do so, even if you do not see lightning. Due to constant monitoring of the weather and their communication systems, they are aware of dangers that you might not be able to see. A beach is listed as one of the most vulnerable places to be See BEACH Page 42
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Donald Dennis, 87, waves to his fellow models during the summer kickoff fashion show last Friday at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was escorted by activity aide Annette Miller.
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ducky, a beach towel and an inflatable pool as part of her inventive outfit. Others, like Vito (xx) had a fishing hat, pole and crafted a cardboard boat named the “Compassion Cove.” The dining area was transformed into an island oasis of sorts, with inflatable toys, sand, a cardboard cutout of Elvis, and a sea-themed runway. “I think we did a pretty darn good job of bringing the ocean and summer here to Berlin,” Davis said. Davis said her inspiration for the event was a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in which the “models had wings,” because it tied in nicely with the facility’s “guardian angel” apSee RESIDENTS Page 43
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Beach dangerous place to be when lightning Continued from Page 39 during an electrical storm, according to weather researchers. The Ocean City Beach Patrol will clear the beach if lightning is spotted in the area. After making sure all beach patrons have been warned (whether or not they heed our warning and leave) lifeguards then take cover to the back of the beach for their safety. No one is permitted back on the beach until there has been no lightning for 30 minutes. Beach patrol supervisors will then patrol the beach in covered vehicles to make sure that everyone is staying off the beach. You would be amazed at how many beach patrons want to argue or give excuses why they are out on the beach when there is visible lightning.
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Several years ago, shortly after we cleared the beach due to lightning in the area and after the last stragglers left the beach, one of our guard stands on 127th Street was struck by lightning. This is concrete evidence of the need to heed the lifeguards’ orders to get off the beach immediately (do not even take time to pack up) when lightning is nearby. The lightning strike during this brief but powerful thunderstorm resulted in splintering and burning the stand’s wood, and sending sparks and nails shooting outward. The people watching from nearby balconies got to witness the danger of lightning first hand. However, there are some people who still don’t realize the dangers. It is very unsettling to try to reason with people that their life is in danger. I realize they might not have seen lightning, but we are only trying to do our job and keep everyone safe. We have over 100 lifeguards scanning the beach and we are in close contact with weather communications. Thirty minutes is not too long to wait to catch that wave and actually live to tell about it. Capt. Butch Arbin has been with the beach patrol for 47 years. With that experience he has been involved with 10 documented and confirmed lightning strikes involving people. The worst case occurred about 36 years ago in the area of North Division Street when a group of individuals were warned to leave the beach but instead they insisted on staying and huddled under their umbrella. Unfortunately for them and their loved ones at home it was the last bad decision they would ever make. A
single bolt of lightning killed all four instantly. The surf rescue technicians left the safety of the buildings where they had retreated for cover and performed lifesaving measures. The end result was four fatalities. Stories like this are scary, yet still we get concerns from beach patrons about sharks and questions like, “Is it safe to be in the ocean?” But lightning is a real and present danger that is emphasized by the following statistics: In a recent 12-year period. Maryland ranked 25th in lightning deaths with an average of over one per year, while in that same period there were no incidents involving sharks. In fact, Maryland has never even had one documented shark attack in the whole history of the state. There is some confusion about where is the most dangerous place to be during a storm since our surf rescue technicians clear the water first. This isn’t because it is more dangerous in the water but rather because it takes far more time for a person in the water to exit and then gather their belongings before leaving the beach. As your surf rescue technician is informed of an approaching storm they will signal everyone out of the ocean and inform them of the situation. As soon as they see visible lightning they will signal everyone on “their” beach to quickly take cover off the beach. The surf rescue technician will then assure that everyone they are responsible for has been warned of the dangerous situation and then they too will quickly seek safety off the beach.
Your surf rescue technician does not go off duty but finds a safe location just off the beach while continuing to warn people to stay off the beach until they receive the “All clear.” Once the “All clear” is given, they will return to their post and you can return to your beach activities. Remember… “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors.” This is for your safety! Ocean City is famous for its clean, safe and fun beach and ocean, and that is what brings you here and keeps you coming back. However, when conditions make it unsafe to be on the beach or in the ocean, the beach patrol is committed to providing for you and your family’s safety so that you can return another day. Enjoy the beach but please do so in a safe manner and listen to the lifeguard on duty in all matters. One thing that you can always do to remain safe is talk to your lifeguard about current beach conditions each day and limit beach activity to a time when lifeguards are on duty. To get current information about the beach patrol as well as daily stats and current beach conditions, you can follow the beach patrol on Twitter, Instagram, or “like us” on the Official OCBP Facebook page. If interested in working as part of this exciting organization talk to your surf rescue technician (lifeguard) or visit our website, www.ococean.com/ocbp. We can’t wait to be a part of your fun experiences in Ocean City, because we are glad you are here, and always remember to “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”
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Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center resident Patricia McKinney, 81, and her escort, volunteer Justin Daiser, strike a pose during a summer kickoff fashion show last Friday at the facility.
Residents strut down runway during summer fashion show Continued from Page 40 proach to providing care. Davis said the center’s department heads are assigned residents and are responsible for tending to their needs and letting them know they have a specific point person they can contact if need be. The guardian angels also complete rounds and check to see if the residents are dressed for the day and if their room is tidy. “We’re really watching over every aspect of them,” she said. Davis also said the idea to hold a fashion show took some convincing at first. She eventually persuaded her colleagues because “this is a great opportunity for you to do something really fun and exciting with your angel, and I just thought that would be great.” She said creating this fashion show involved a “four-pronged approach” between the residents, staff, volunteers, and family members. They worked to transform blue paper into a colorful ocean floor that would serve as a runway for the participants. Guardian angels and volunteers also escorted residents up and down
the runway. Marietta Douglas, 46, a resident of Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, who is typically in a wheelchair, surprised the crowd as she stood up and strutted down most of the catwalk as a first-time model. “I’m very excited because I’ve never been in a fashion show,” Douglas said. Others, like 88-year-old Dolores Kenny, said she loved that “everyone [was] happy and enjoy[ed] themselves” during the fashion show. Manager Renee Rascona, R.N. said the event helped many of the residents of the facility’s memory care unit socialize with others as they listened to beach music. They all love music,” Rascona said. “Music’s very important to our dementia patients, especially.” Davis also emphasized that events like the summer kickoff fashion show serve as a good opportunity to give the residents their moment in the spotlight. “My goal is to make every person feel vibrant, and good about their experience of living here, because this is their home,” Davis said.
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WELCOME HOME After the Maryland State General assembly ended on April 9, over 70 members of the Republican Women of Worcester County joined in welcoming home Maryland State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza. The luncheon was held on April 26,at the Mad Fish Restaurant in West Ocean City.
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Leo Club President Kennedy Duke is presented a check for $1,500 from OC Lions Club President Norm Cathell. Also pictured are Vice President Samantha Short, Secretary Halle Frieman, Treasurer Logan Townsend, Hannah Johnson, Jude Al-Hamad, and Stephen Decatur High School Adviser Nikki Zervakos.
EARTH DAY Dunes Manor & Suites staff members picked up over 100 pounds of Styrofoam, plastic and paper on the sand dunes between 27th Street and 29th Street as part of their Earth Day clean-up on April 22.
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English programs successful in Wor. schools By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) PreK-12 Literacy and Title I Coordinator Dee Shorts shared with the Worcester County Board of Education the successes and progress made in the PreK-12 programs, how they have evolved the past five years as well the initiatives for the future, last Tuesday. The new English programs first took off in 2014-2015, with the county realigning from the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum to Maryland College and Career Ready Standards for English. “We’ve always had an extremely strong early, middle and high school reading program,” Shorts said. “When I came aboard, I had a unique experience in that everything we seemed to be doing was shifting from MSA, HSA and the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum to Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. “In some ways I had a lot of heavy lifting and in other ways I had great opportunities, with Mr. [Lou] Taylor and Dr. [John] Quinn’s leadership to move the curriculum program forward and also bring on some new programs,” she continued. During this first year, students in kindergarten to fifth grade started using anthologies. Grades six through eight adopted a Spring Board digital dashboard, one of the first programs set up for Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. Students in grades nine through 12
received new textbooks which also follows the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. For the 2015-2016 school year, a writer’s workshop was incorporated into all K-5 schools and an Early Literacy Committee was established to aid the nine through 12th grade English teachers utilize Pearson Realize-Common Core Edition. This program was designed to compliment one-on-one technology initiative teaching. “We’ve had a lot of success with our program reaching kids to read and write at an early level,” Shorts said. “Our teachers have been trained by a national consultant who really delivered some great instruction.” During the 2016-2017 school year, a committee was formed to overview the language arts block for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. This
committee reviewed time allotments and established a frameworks for students in K-2, and third through fifth grade began work on creating the 100 Book Challenge – which would take off the following year, and researched Wilson Fundations, a phonics program designed specifically for special education students as part of the Special Education Partnership. The following year, the 100 Book Challenge was incorporated into kindergarten learning and piloted the Wilson Fundations program in kindergarten and first grade. “Both programs had consultants that coached teachers in the implementation,” Shorts said. During the 2017-2018 school year, the county received $1.2 million for three years for its Striving Readers Grant. This grant was designed to increase student achievement in literacy through the use
of local needs assessments and evidencebased strategies and advance literacy for all children from birth through grade 12 and align literacy plans in local education agencies across the state. This school year, the program received a Title I Grant for $390,000 which will be used for intervention materials over the next two years. It also received $200,000 from the county commissioners to create a summer program called Understand by Design, or CenterPoint UbD, for students in kindergarten through second grade. The program plans to implement CenterPoint UbD learning in School Year 2019-2020 for those kindergarten through second grade students with an additional $200,000 from the county commissioners to implement this process. It also wants to implement the 100 Book Challenge for students in third through fifth grade.
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Next Generation Science Standards in Wor. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) Children’s education has been moving forward with innovative teaching and programs which actively engages students, as showcased during the presentation provided by three Worcester County science teachers to the board of education, June 18. The three educators along with Coordinator of Instruction Jen Sills, demonstrated the shifts in science teaching and learning occurring in response to the adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards and administration of the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment. Next Generation Science Standards is a multi-state effort to create new education standards that are rich in content and practice and arranged in a
coherent manner across disciplines and grades to provide all students an internationally benchmarked science education. “Maryland is one of 41 states that is using the Next Gen Science Standards to drive science instruction,” Sills said. “These standards are much different from what we’ve been used to in the past. They require much more than just content and facts memorization.” Next Gen Science uses three-dimensional learning; science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas and crosscutting concepts, which requires systems learning and models to explain phenomena and allows students to conduct investigations, solve problems and engage in discussion instead of just being provided the information by the teachers. “The students need to recognize
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The National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue team released a group of four sea turtles, two Kemp’s ridleys and two loggerheads, at Assateague State Park after their successful rehabilitation, June 20. Pictured, from left, are Sea Turtle Husbandry Volunteer Theresa Wunder, Animal Rescue Husbandry Aide Sydni Reinhold, Sea Turtle Husbandry Volunteer Jennifer Riling and Rehabilitation Manager Kate Shaffer.
National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue releases four turtles (June 28, 2019) The National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue team released a group of four sea turtles, two Kemp’s ridleys and two loggerheads, at Assateague State Park after their successful rehabilitation, last week. The two Kemp’s ridley turtles came to the National Aquarium after stranding as cold-stunned turtles on the Massachusetts coast and have been in rehabilitation since November 2018. In addition, the two loggerheads, nicknamed “Iron” and “Gallium,” in keeping with this season’s periodic elements naming theme for sea turtles, were rescued from the shores of Cape
Cod in December 2018. Both were in the care of the New England Aquarium before arriving in Baltimore for rehabilitation. The National Aquarium also released two Kemp’s ridley turtles on June 20, that were rehabilitated at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue program is responsible for responding to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles along the nearly 3,190 miles of Maryland coast and works with stranding partners through the GARS Network to help respond, rescue and release animals year-round.
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‘Ms. Macky’ gives birth to pinto colt on Assateague Is. (June 28, 2019) N2BHS-AL (“Ms. Macky”) gave birth to a bay pinto colt on June 21. The new foal, N2BHS-ALR, and band live most of the year in the very busy developed area and campgrounds of Assateague Island. For this reason, the National Park Service reminds visitors that it is essential to remain a minimum of a bus length (40 feet) away from the wild horses at all times. Everything is new to a foal. N2BHS-ALR will learn how to interact with the environment from his mother and other members of his band. About two-thirds of foals in the Na-
tional Seashore are born in April, May and June, but it is not uncommon for foals to be born during any month of the year. A mare will be very protective of her new foal and it is vitally important for their well-being that visitors give them, and all of the wild horses, plenty of space. For more information, contact Liz Davis at liz_davis@nps.gov. N2BHS-AL (“Ms. Macky”) gave birth to a bay pinto colt on June 21. The new foal, N2BHSALR, and band live most of the year in the very busy developed area and campgrounds of Assateague Island.
Deadline to nominate for Beauty Spot Awards, July 5 (June 28, 2019) “Spring showers bring summer flowers” and that is exactly what Ocean City’s Beautification Committee is looking for when considering nominations for the 2019 Beauty Spot Awards. The categories for Beauty Spot nominations including residential, condominium, retail, hotel, motel, commercial, restaurant and Boardwalk. Only nominated properties will be judged and the Beautification Committee is asking for the public’s help in finding those properties that are evidence of civic pride and community beauty. “A property can be nominated by anyone, including the resident or owner of a residence or business, a relative, neighbor, friend, customer or just a passerby,” said Beautification Committee Chairperson Donna Greenwood. “Once all nominations are in, the Beautification Committee will travel around town to view all the nominated properties and will judge them based on plants, flowers, trees, shrubbery, grasses, design, layout,
etc. that complement the property.” According to Greenwood, even those properties with little or no ground in which to plant can imaginatively use containers, planters, window boxes, hanging baskets or something else to improve the “curbside” appeal of their property can be nominated. In addition, those who make an effort to beautify unattractive areas such as dumpsters, electric boxes, etc., can be recognized. The winners, with their awards, will be presented in the fall at a Mayor and City Council meeting. To nominate a property, call Greenwood at 410-289-7060, mail nominations to OCBC, Department of Recreation and Parks, 200 – 125th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, or email to ocbeautification@hotmail.com before the July 5 deadline. Be sure to include the property owner’s name, correct street address and a contact phone number, as well as your name with a phone number so that the location and information can be verified.
WP students win math contest (June 28, 2019) For the 12th consecutive year, Worcester Preparatory School math students won the annual High School Mathematics League Regional Championship, ranking in the top third of participating Maryland high schools. The participating students are from Cyndee Hudson’s Algebra II and Honors Pre-Calculus classes and Linda Bragg’s A.P. Calculus I and II classes. The Regional Math Contest was created to challenge and recognize Algebra and Calculus student achieve-
ments through a series of six, 30minute tests administered October through March. Competing against 50 Maryland schools, the Worcester Prep standout math champions and top test scorers were sophomores C.C. Lizas and Daniel Chen, junior Eli Prushansky, freshman Ayush Batra and senior Matt Durkin. Out of her 35 years helping develop and teach the successful mathematics program at Worcester Hudson’s Upper School students have captured the regional championship 19 times.
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South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2897192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-totable produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street, Ocean City 410-289-6331, www.cowboycoastoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Hand cut steaks, beer can chicken and fresh seafood. We even pickle our own pickles for the best fried pickles you’ve ever had. Kids ride for free on OC’s only mechanical bull. Nightly drink specials, live music and national concert acts. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER South Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289-2599 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC, 3rd, 41st, and 70th street locations. Dayton’s Boardwalk famous fried chicken and seafood, cooked to order at S. Division Street. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ FROG BAR Inlet Village, Ocean City 410-289-3764 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Two-hour parking available at the Inlet Village parking lot (under the bar) free for bar patrons. Great place to sit and have a beer and relax. Enjoy appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and chowders while enjoying the view of the inlet and Assateague Island. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet, Ocean City 410-2895121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an awardwinning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ■ HOOTERS 5th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2892690, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Traditional or boneless wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Pet friendly oceanfront patio. ■ MARINA DECK 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411, www.marinadeckrestaurant.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Check out our all-you-can-eat menu: steamed shrimp, BBQ ribs, and blue crabs and crab legs. Brand new multi-level kid’s area. Join us for lunch and dinner in our dining room or on our open air, roof top deck or at the Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, madeto-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more.
■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981 See description under downtown location. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Carry out, delivery or dine in. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ SANIBELS, OCEANSIDE 32 (in the LaQuinta Hotel) 32nd Street, Ocean City 410213-7278, www.sanibelsoceanside32.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Chefs Tracy and Darius serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring seafood, steaks, duck, lamb, crab cakes, rockfish, tuna and more. Homemade ice cream and beignets. Open 7 days. Eat in or carry out.
■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ THREE ANCHORS 7805 Coastal Highway Unit B, Ocean City 410-5248930, info@threeanchorsoc.com $-$$ | Full bar Serving up unique coastal cuisines and spirits. Enjoy local beer selections at both the upstairs and downstairs bars or grab a table on the second floor deck for the clam strips casino and a swordfish burger, both local favorites. Open for brunch and lunch weekends and daily for dinner. Happy hour 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday at the bar. Smoothie and ice cream shack open daily at 10 a.m.
vegetable and tofu. Desserts, beer and wine. Dine in or takeout. Lunch specials daily, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
UPTOWN
DELAWARE
91st to 146th streets ■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522, www.beachbarrels.com $ | Full bar Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday. Featuring primo hoagie menu where premium ingredients are fresh, nothing is pre-cut. Open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 128th Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ MY THAI OC 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918, mythaioc.webs.com $-$$ | Beer, wine Authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups and sauces. Seafood, meat,
■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations Accepted | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-2137655 See description under downtown location. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
Up Paddleboard Fishing Tournament taking place on June 29-30. There is no minimum number of anglers and more than $7,000 cash purse to be distributed to the top three anglers. Schedule and info: https://fishnpaddle.com or 443783-7410.
BERLIN FARMERS MARKET
Fri., June 28
Sat., June 29
FIBER FRIENDS
FISH N PADDLE SALTWATER SLAM
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. are welcomed. Bring your lap work and join this informal get-together. Victoria Christie-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
A Kayak Fishing Tournament and Stand Up Paddleboard Fishing Tournament taking place on June 29-30. There is no minimum number of anglers and more than $7,000 cash purse to be distributed to the top three anglers. Schedule and info: https://fishnpaddle.com or 443783-7410.
NATURE CLUB
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET
Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market St., 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Day camp for ages 6 years and older. Participants will be creating a beautiful garden while learning all about the native plant life and the impact it can have on the environment and the native wildlife. Cost for members is $15 and for non-members, $20. Pre-registration is required: 410957-9933 or www.DelmarvaDiscoveryCenter.org. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch.
Whaleyville United Methodist Church, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Buffet will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
Pitts Street and Main Street, Pitts Street and Main Street, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring more than 20 vendors including fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, seafood, poultry, farm fresh eggs, organic goods, wood working, beauty products and more. Also enjoy free crafts for kids, a variety of tutorials, a petting zoo and music provided by Darin Engh. Ivy Wells and Allison Early, 410973-2051
SUNDAES IN THE PARK
READ! BUILD! PLAY! Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. This is a special type of story time that will focus on one book and include building and/or play to support the story. For children up to age 5. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
4TH FRIDAY STREET FESTIVAL Downtown Pocomoke, Market Street between Front and Second streets, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This month’s theme is “Sports Night.” There will be various sports and activities for children as well as pickle ball for the adults. Also featuring a special demonstration by Pocomoke Karate & Judo, DJ Kay, sidewalk vendors, children activities, food sales, beer and wine (cash only) and much more. http://DowntownPocomoke.com
BINGO WITH THE KNIGHTS Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Paying out more than $1,000 each week including the $1,000 big jackpot game. 410-5247994
FREE MOVIES ON THE BEACH Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 PM. Featuring “Paddington 2.” Take a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the movie may be held inside the hotel. 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘INDEPENDENCE DAY’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Create themed crafts using materials provided by the library. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE MATINEE ‘ZOOTOPIA’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 11:00 AM. Movie on the big screen with sensory friendly accommodations. The lights are low, the volume down and plenty of wiggle room. Feel free to make noise, move about and bring whatever is needed to be comfortable (snacks, pillows, blankets, etc.). Register: 410-6410650.
FREE COMMUNITY SHRED Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:00 PM. Anyone interested in shredding their documents should register at https://aarp.cvent.com/OceanPineswShredJne29. Bring no more that 5 large boxes or bags to shred and bring a canned good for the local food bank replenishment. Tammy Bresnahan, 410507-6972
DEMOCRATIC CLUB ANNUAL PICNIC Fiesta Park, 141st Street, bayside, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Chicken, salads, desserts and beverages will be served. Cost is $15. Reservations: 410-629-9107.
Sun., June 30 FISH N PADDLE SALTWATER SLAM A Kayak Fishing Tournament and Stand
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7:00 PM. On Sundays during the summer, enjoy free music ranging from country to rock, tribute bands to oldies. Each week children are offered various free activities and entertainment. Also, create your own sundae for a nominal fee. Additional ice cream novelty and beverage options are available for purchase. Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs. The night will end with a fireworks display at 9pm. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside the complex.
Mon., July 1 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-6419726.
STARPOWER BELIEVE DANCE COMPETITION Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Professional staging and sound, knowledgeable judges and a performance like no other, July 1-5. Free admission and open to the public. info@believetalent.com, 844-737-3737, http://www.believetalent.com
HYPERTENSION CLINIC Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., #600, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410-641-9268
FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Mondays feature “Stories from the Past.” Held outside the museum on the board-
walk. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
REPTILE WORLD Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Designed to give audiences the opportunity to meet an interesting selection of gentle reptiles from all over the world. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE ‘2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY’ (1968) Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Light refreshments provided. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
MARBLE PAINTING Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. For adults who want to create their own Pollack-like paintings. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
LAP TIME Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:30 PM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
LAP TIME Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:30 PM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 PM. Featuring “Frozen.” Bring a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
Tues., July 2 STARPOWER BELIEVE DANCE COMPETITION Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM. Professional staging and sound, knowledgeable judges and a performance like no other, July 1-5. Free admission and open to the public. info@believetalent.com, 844-737-3737, http://www.believetalent.com
FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. A cooperative effort for local Worship Centers and Atlantic General Hospital & Health System to increase health awareness, edu-
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thusiasts, needle artists of all skill levels are welcome. Work on your favorite patterns and exchange ideas. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM
FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Tuesdays feature “Beach Safety.” Held outside the museum on the boardwalk. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Wednesdays feature “Knot Tying.” Held outside the museum on the boardwalk. 410-2894991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
REPTILE WORLD Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. Designed to give audiences the opportunity to meet an interesting selection of gentle reptiles from all over the world. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FREE VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM and Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Designed to give audiences the opportunity to meet an interesting selection of gentle reptiles from all over the world. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
For a free vessel check, by a certified United States Power Squadron vessel examiner, contact Tony Curro at tcurro@mchsi.com.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS
Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Evening of steamed crabs and seafood entries. To enjoy steamed crabs or shrimp, you must pre-order by calling 410-524-7994 on Monday or Tuesday between 9 a.m. and noon. There will also be a cash bar.
Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin and at Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410-641-9268
Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 8:30 PM. Featuring “The Lion King.” Bring a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the movie may be held inside the hotel. 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
RAVENS ROOST 58 MONTHLY MEETING 28th Street Pit & Pub, 2706 Philadelphia Ave., 6:30 PM. New members welcome. Dues are $20 per year.
Thurs., July 4
FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS
STARPOWER BELIEVE DANCE COMPETITION
Ocean City Beach at 27th Street, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Held Tuesdays through Aug. 13. Featuring a variety of contests for all ages including sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more.
OC BEACH DANCE PARTY Caroline Street Stage, Caroline Street and the Boardwalk, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Free interactive entertainment and music by DJ Batman. Bring a beach chair or blanket to enjoy the music and dance in the sand. 410-250-0125 or 800-626-2326, http://www.ococean.com
Wed., July 3 STARPOWER BELIEVE DANCE COMPETITION Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Professional staging and sound, knowledgeable judges and a performance like no other, July 1-5. Free admission and open to the public. info@believetalent.com, 844-737-3737, http://www.believetalent.com
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Professional staging and sound, knowledgeable judges and a performance like no other, July 1-5. Free admission and open to the public. info@believetalent.com, 844-737-3737, http://www.believetalent.com
FUNKY 4TH OF JULY BEER GARDEN Fish Tales Bar & Grill, 2107 Herring Way, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Featuring more than 20 different beers. Advance tickets cost $25 and available at Bahia Marina’s Tackle Shop or online at www.ocfishtales.com. Limited tickets sold at the door for $35. Each party goer will receive unlimited beer and a commemorative cup. You must be 21 years old to enter.
2ND ANNUAL READING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
WITTY KNITTERS
American Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., 1:00 PM. Commander Sarge Garlitz, Chaplain Ben Dawson and President Mark Tyler will read the Declaration of Independence. Entertainment for the afternoon will be Ken and Caroline Farley of Fife and Fife who will play music of the mid 1770s.
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, Crochet en-
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come to a session held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Father Connell Parish Center, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD. All are welcome.
WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN Support groups meet the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Atlantic General Hospital, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin; and the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at PRMC Cancer Institute, 11105 Cathage Road, Ocean Pines. 410-548-7880
NAACP MEETINGS NAACP meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Info: 443-944-6701.
FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS Free workshops dealing with hypertension, chronic pain self-management, chronic disease self-management, diabetes, fall prevention and cancer. If you would like to register for one of these workshops or you would like more information about bringing any of the workshops to your business or group, contact Jill at MAC, 410-742-0505, Ext. 159.
THE DISCOVERY CLUB FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5:30 PM. Feel free to wear pajamas to this family story time featuring stories, songs, rhymes, games, crafts and other activities. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ONGOING EVENTS
REPTILE WORLD
SEAFOOD WITH THE KNIGHTS
STARRY NIGHT STORY TIME
4th Concerts and Fireworks@Cal_Desc: , , 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM, Two locations: Downtown, on the beach at N. Division Street; and Uptown, at Northside Park, 200 125th St. Both locations feature a live DJ performance starting at 8 p.m and fireworks at 9:30 p.m., , , 800-6262326 or 410-250-0125,
Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, Wednesdays, 10:3011:30 a.m. Children, ages 3-5 years, will enjoy books, art, singing and movement coordinating with the week’s theme. Caregivers are invited to join in. www.DelmarvaDiscoveryCenter.org
FREE ADMISSION TO MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., May 18 through Sept. 2. The program is available to those currently serving in the United States Military. Must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID dent ID) or a DD Form 1173-1 ID. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
STAR CHARITIES MONTHLY MEETING Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Anyone interested is welcome. Info: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.
FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410641-4311.
AUMC THRIFT SHOP Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Monday through Saturday, year round. Located behind the church with a donation drop off room that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 410-289-4458
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH RCIA is a process for individuals, adults and children 8 years and older, who are seeking Baptism. Also for those already baptized in another Christian tradition who want to come into the Catholic Church. Call Rita at 410-289-7038 or
AARP Ocean City AARP 1917 meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at the Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City. Social begins at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. www.aarp1917.org
THE SHEPHERD’S NOOK THRIFT SHOP Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household items.
POLISH AMERICAN CLUB Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, 2-4 p.m. The group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Those of Polish or Slavic descent welcome. No meetings in June, July and August. Helen Sobkowiak, 410-723-2639 or Maryann Lula, 410-250-2548
FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETINGS Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Ocean City American Legion Post, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, at noon. Open to all fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen. Info: firststatemarines.org
DIAKONIA THRIFT SHOP Used to be Mine, Route 611 and Sunset Avenue, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newly expanded and redecorated. Furniture, clothing, toys and household goods. Info: 410-213-0243.
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JUNE 28, 2019 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com and baysideoc.com.
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We are seeking to fill the following positions:
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Loss Prevention Assistant Wanted Full Time - $13.00-$15.00 per hour Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Conducts video surveillance of assigned stores to identify loss of company assets and non-compliance with store operating policies and procedures. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent. 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: Strong skills in accuracy, attention to detail, prioritizing and follow up, and problem solving. Organization and planning skills, verbal and written communication skills, flexibility, reliability, and teamwork Email Resume to: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com Subject Line: Loss Prevention 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.
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!! Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
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Classified deadline for issue of July 5 will be Friday, June 28, 5 p.m. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED. PT Help; Saturdays, 8:30-3:30pm. Help on deliveries. Great first job for kids! Call PMI Rentals, 410-250-1251.
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West OC Dental Office. Join our successful practice as a Dental Assistant PT/FT, M-F, no evenings or weekends. Great Benefit Pkg. Fax resume to 410-213-2955 or email: contact@atlanticdental.com
Year-Round Rental, Ocean Pines. 3BR, 2BA, 1-car garage. House is 7 years old. Non-smoking. $1400/month. 410-375-1035
2BR, 2BA, Gorgeous Mobile near boat ramp. Lot rent $425/month. $63,000 cash. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443-497-4200.
FOR RENT: Unfurnished, 2BR, 1BA Apartment in North Ocean City. All appliances, including washer/dryer. No pets, no smokers. $1200/month plus 1 month security plus utilities. 410-251-4516
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Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS Now Hiring : - Auto Parts Advisors - Managers Locations in the Bethany, Rehoboth & Ocean City areas. Great Benefits / Pay! Must be dependable and a team player. Must have a valid driver's license. 302-339-6910
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Dean Langrall, Jolly Roger Amusement Park director of sales and marketing, poses with the newest attraction offered at the 30th Street complex – the Shaker, a 12-foot monster truck.
Monster truck ride latest addition to amusement park By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) At 12 feet tall and 11 feet wide, Jolly Roger Amusement Park’s newest attraction, the Shaker, was designed to be imposing—the wheels alone are taller than the average American woman. The idea for the Shaker was born around three years ago when Rick Disharoon, owner of the Metal Shop and former monster truck performer, contacted Jolly Roger owner Charles “Buddy” Jenkins after the death of Disharoon’s father. “My father had a working relationship with Mr. Jenkins and Mike Jones,” Disharoon said. “We’re oneof-a-kind and [Jolly Roger is] one-ofkind, so we put the two together and we got something really cool back here.” The Metal Shop, a motorsport customization business based in Delmar, Delaware, created the Shaker using the body of a 1971 AM General, aka the “Deuce and a Half,” which was
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Guests attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Jolly Roger Amusement’s new ride, the Shaker, board the monster truck and prepare to be driven around the racetrack.
used during the Vietnam War. The truck’s Vietnam theme is shared with the Metal Shop’s most famous monster truck, the Saigon Shaker. Disharoon’s son, Ryan, drives the Saigon Shaker professionally, and has performed in the NFL of monster truck driving, Monster Jam. While the two are different entities, Dean Langrall, Jolly Roger direc-
tor of sales and marketing, called the ride the Saigon Shaker’s “little brother.” The ride will not include the highrisk aerial acts typical of a Monster Jam extravaganza, but it will give riders a spike of adrenaline unique to monster truck racing. “I think it is part of what we always See SHAKER Page 56
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 28, 2019) Since 2015, the state of Maryland has made it mandatory for all properties built prior to 1978 to have a new lead inspection certificate at each change of occupancy. Here is a reminder of some of the rules and regulations for property owners who rent their property. The Maryland Department of the Environment’s Lead Rental Registry mission is to protect families and prevent childhood poisoning from the exposure of lead by ensuring property owners register affected properties in compliance with the Maryland State Lead Laws. The following properties are required to register: • Residential rental properties built before 1978 are required to be registered and then renewed annually with Maryland Department of the Environment. • On or after Jan. 1, 2015, all properties built prior to 1978 must have a new lead inspection certificate at each change of occupancy. • Residential rental properties built after 1977 and properties that have a passing Lead Free inspection certificate are exempt. If you have a property built prior to 1978 that does not have a Lead Free inspection certificate, there are two ways to renew properties in the lead rental registry: online or via paper form. The MDE’s email address is mde.leadreg@maryland.gov and their phone number is 410-537-4199 to request a form. The registration fee to register a property is currently $30 per unit. An important note: a complete change in ownership requires a new registration and a new tracking number. This includes adding owners or changing to a corporation, etc. Registration is specific to ownership of a property and should match exactly what is on record with Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Any different combination of ownership for a participating property See PROPERTIES Page 56
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Properties could be exempt if criteria met Continued from Page 55 will require an adjustment to the Lead Rental Registration file. Properties are exempt regardless of their age if they meet the following
criteria: • The property is a hotel, motel or similar seasonal or transient facility; or • The property has been lead paint
tested by a MDE-accredited inspector and has issued a “Lead Free” or “Limited Lead Free” certificate. Any report submitted to the department certifying a unit as “Lead Free” or “Limited
Lead Free” shall include a processing fee of $10 per unit. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
‘Shaker’ monster truck ride now available at Jolly Roger
PLAY IT SAFE OC Lions Club President Norm Cathell recently presented Donna Greenwood a check for $1,000 for the Ocean City Play it Safe program, which promotes safe and free activities in June each year for high school graduates.
Continued from Page 55 do,” Jenkins said. “We always try to keep up with modern times, and we never stop looking for new things. This is ideal for SpeedWorld.” After Disharoon cut the ribbon on Tuesday to officially open the ride, invited guests, which included children and Ocean City council members, got to take the Shaker for a spin as Disharoon manned the wheel. As soon as the riders were strapped in, the truck took off and dust flew into the air as Disharoon made sharp turns around the racetrack to the thrill of the riders. Madalaine How, a guest present at the ceremony, couldn’t tell if her grandkids were screaming for joy, or if they were screaming in terror, but
overall they had fun and enjoyed the ride. “It was great. It was very shaky,” How’s grandson, Wyatt Hallon, 9, said. While the Shaker is the first monster truck to find its home at Jolly Roger on 30th Street, it will not be the last. “We’re in the process of building a Saigon Shaker ride truck that’s also going to be here later this year,” Disharoon said. For more information, visit https://jollyrogerpark.com or call 410-289-3477. Jolly Roger Park is comprised of SpeedWorld, Splash Mountain, Jolly Roger Mini Golf, Jolly Roger at 30th Street and Jolly Roger at the Pier.
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JUST LISTED This Charming 3 bedroom 2 full bath home is just the place you are looking for. Tastefully decorated and is turn key ready. New floors ,appliances, furniture, and paint. All you need to do is come down and enjoy the beach. Located North Ocean City in Caine Woods in a nice quite neighborhood. Sold Furnished for $296,000!! Call for a look at this one today it won’t last long.
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CAINE WOODS COMMUNITY CAINE WOODS COMMUNITY 2BR/2BA 2nd floor end unit. Private courtyard & sundeck. Split bedroom & bath floorplan, central air, dishwasher, stack washer & dryer & windows in both BRs. New carpet & new vinyl floors in BAs. Within walking distance to beach, busline, restaurants & bars, movie theater & miniature golf. Complex w/outdoor pool & offstreet parking. Caine Woods neighborhood w/3 City parks, picnic pavilions, tot-lots, tennis court & racquetball court. Buildings renovations - new siding & new vinyl fencing. New patio doors & glass in windows. $180,000
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800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020 108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD
Well-maintained 3BR/2BA located within walking distance to beach, busline, restaurants/bars & mininture golf complex. Floored attic, breakfast bar, insulated windows, new heat pump, back-up electric baseboard heating system, carpet in BRs, luxury vinyl plank floors in kitchen & dining room, crown & baseboard moldings & full size washer/dryer. Side deck, storage shed & 2-car cement parking pad. Caine Woods community w/3 parks, picnic pavilions, tot-lots, tennis & rackquetball. Amenities include city streets & sidewalks w/street lighting, city water & sewer and city trash collection. There are no HOA fees! $265,000
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Shrimp, crab and other seafood at Juicy King Crab By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) Crack open some mussels, crabs or lobster tails at Juicy King Crab on 221 Wicomico Street, which just opened its doors two weeks ago. The eatery, considered a Louisianastyled, Cajun inspired seafood restaurant, has already received rave reviews from its diners, Marketing Manager Joe Sinkhus said. “The response has been overwhelming,” Sinkhus said. “Everyone that comes in has had a response like, ‘Wow, I’ve never had shrimp this way or I’ve never had mussels this way.’” Besides steam pots which can be filled with up to a pound of shrimp, mussels, clams, crawfish, lobster tails or four different types of crabs – king crab legs, blue crab, snow crab or Dungeness – the restaurant also offers fried seafood baskets, salads and various appetizers. Also available are lobster grilled cheese and a crab cake sandwich. Some of its non-seafood items includes fried avocado, fried pickles, onion rings, hush puppies and chicken wings. “You can pick your spice from house, house chili, lemon pepper, Old Bay, See SPICES Page 58
Juicy King Crab, located at 221 Wicomico Street, features a two-story view of the marina and bay with dining on the top floor inside or the ground floor. (Left) Enjoying the scenic views of the bay at Juicy King Crab on Tuesday, June 25, from left, are Marketing Manager Joe Sinkhus, Chef Jay Chen and General Manager Helena Fang. MORGAN PILZ/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Spices range from mild to hot
Saturday, July 6, 2019 2:00pm to 4:00pm Fagers Island 201 60th Street We hope that you'll join us for our annual summer Terps get together. We have the outdoor patio reserved with beach access! Bring your friends and family and come mingle with fellow alumni, enjoy delicious cuisine and summertime cocktails with the bay as your backdrop. Alumni Association members: $5 Non-members: $10 Register at: alumni.umd.edu/events For questions, Email Angela Dimopoulos adimop@umd.edu
Continued from Page 57 cajun, garlic and garlic butter,” Sinkhus said. “Even though it’s cajun style, it can still be very mild.” Juicy King Crab is a totally unique experience for Ocean City, according to Sinkhus. “All the spices used to create the recipes are made from scratch,” Sinkhus said. “It’s not out of a box, it’s not out of a can … everything is from scratch. “There’s a lot of family that works for the business,” he continued. “It’s not just about how great the food tastes … but it’s nothing like you’ve tasted in Ocean City. It’s truly something different for Ocean City.” The restaurant has two bars, one lo-
cated inside and overlooks the bay and marina, and another on the bottom floor which is directly on the water. “It could be an intimate setting for a couple and has a large enough dynamic to fit a family of 15 with two or three generations, or even a bachelorette party,” Sinkhus said. “If you like seafood, you will fall in love with this seafood, whether you have a garlic palate or a spicy palate, you’ll get that spectrum there.” Juicy King Crab is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information or to see the full menu, visit www.juicykingcrab. com, Juicy King Crab on Facebook or call 410-289-0500.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Emeritus status Two members of the Coastal Association of Realtors recently achieved the coveted National Realtor Emeritus status. Edie Brennan of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty in Ocean Pines and Bobby Jester of Keller Williams Realty Delmarva were apEdie Brennan proved as National Re-
altor Emeritus by the National Association of Realtors. A Realtor is eligible for Emeritus status after holding membership in NAR and Coastal for a cumulaBobby Jester tive period of 40 years. Emeritus members must also complete at least one year of volunteer service for an NAR committee. For more information about CAR, visit www.coastalrealtors.org.
OPEN HOUSES JUNE 27 - JULY 4 DAY/TIME
ADDRESS
BR/BA
STYLE
PRICE
AGENCY/AGENT
Assateague Point, Berlin
1BR/2BR/3BR
Mobile
From $100,000
Tony Matrona/Resort Homes
Condo, Towns & SF
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Nanette Pavier/Holiday Real Estate
3BR/2.5BA
Duplex/Townhouse
From $299,900
Kathleen Clark/Monogram Realty
14135 Sea Captain Rd., Caine Woods
4BR/3BA
Single Family
$619,900
Pam Wadler/Shamrock Realty
Saturday 11-3
617 Bayshore Dr. #48, Village West
3BR/2BA
Townhome
$565,000
Wayne Phillips/Coastal Life Realty
Saturday 11-2
31 Canal Overlook, Ocean City
2BR/2BA
Condo
$324,900
Bonnie Brown/Berkshire Hathaway PenFed
18 Sandyhook Rd., Ocean Pines
3BR/1BA
Single Family
$179,900
Donna Frankowski/Shamrock Realty
28 N Pintail Dr., Ocean Pines
4BR/3BA
Single Family
Saturday 10-12
13141 Royal Lytham #137, River Run
4BR/3BA
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$339,900
Pam Wadler/Shamrock Realty
Saturday 10-1
10214 Friendship Rd., Berlin
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$347,777
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10925 Player Ln., River Run
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$525,000
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28 Grand Port Rd., Ocean Pines
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$474,900
Carole Spurrier/Berkshire Hathaway PenFed
Sat 11-2 & Sun 11-2
325 Yacht Club Dr., Ocean Pines
3BR/2.5BA
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$268,900
Mark Decker/Berkshire Hathaway PenFed
Sat July 6 10-1
10111 Waterview Dr., Ocean City
4BR/3.5BA
Single Family
$965,000
Shawn Kotwica/Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Sat July 6 11-2
105 Edward Taylor Rd., (120th St)
2BR/2BA
Condo
$242,500
Judy Taylor/ERA Martin Assoc.
Saturday 11-3
103 Broad St., Berlin
3BR/2.5BA
Single Family
$374,900
Lydia Rittersbacher/Hileman Real Estate
Daily Sat-Mon, 11-4pm
Heron Harbour, 120th St., Bayside 1BR/2/BR/3BR/4/BR+
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Coastal Realtors presents grants to local charities (June 28, 2019) The Coastal Association of Realtors has awarded $7,000 in grants to local charities through the Coastal Realtors Foundation. The following organizations received grants in the Coastal Realtors Foundation’s very first round of funding: Atlantic General Hospital Foundation – Campaign for the Future; Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County; Hope 4 Recovery; Life Crisis Center; Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Department; The Cricket Center and Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services. The Coastal Realtors Foundation is a charitable fund held by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The association raises money for the fund through an annual charity golf tournament as well as other efforts throughout the year. The fund is accessible to members of Coastal through an application process administered by the association and reviewed by a committee of members. Grant recipients must be 501(c)3 organizations and must be located in Somerset, Wicomico or Worcester counties. “We started this fund last year as a way to support the charitable causes that are important to our members,” said President Bernie Flax. “Coastal strives to support its members in every capacity, and now that includes assisting in their charitable activities and volunteer work. The members tell the association which local organizations they are supporting, and we help boost their efforts with this fund.” Applications are accepted quarterly, and the next deadline is Aug. 15. For more information about the Coastal Realtors Foundation, visit www.coastalrealtors.org.
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PAGE 60 BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee
ASSIGNEES’ SALE
OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING 10407 Trappe Rd Berlin, Maryland 21811 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Sarah Catherine Mitchell to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 10/3/2007 and recorded in Liber 5003, Folio 477 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C23-CV-18-000222 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2019 AT 10:30 AM ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: See Legal Description set forth in that Deed dated April 8, 2004 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County Maryland in Liber 4102, folio 255. Containing 1.0 acres of land, more or less. The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple. The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements. TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recor-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices dation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises. If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. Bradford I. Webb, Assignee – 410-857-3222 Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065 www.tidewaterauctions.com Ad #71943 OCD-6/27/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 11700 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #702 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 27, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4531, Folio 662 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $484,000.00, 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 16, 2019 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. T-702, in the “Carousel Center Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $43,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are ad-
justed as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 330625-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-6/27/3t _________________________________
JUNE 28, 2019 BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1212 CEDAR ST. POCOMOKE CITY A/R/T/A POCOMOKE, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 26, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4421, Folio 693 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $186,400.00, 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 16, 2019 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $12,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this
JUNE 28, 2019 property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 336119-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-6/27/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 7804 COASTAL HWY. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David H. Herbst dated August 5, 2016 and recorded in Liber 6849, folio 295 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at
Ocean City Today / Public Notices public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JULY 12, 2019 AT 12:00 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 #10-087988. 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 $32,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said
defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 73773. 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-6/27/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 209 TEAL CIR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Perry Masciana, dated March 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4902, folio 519 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 1, 2019 AT 1:35 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 $57,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.
PAGE 61 There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #15-615103). 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-6/13/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11311 GUM POINT RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Nolan R. Dove, Jr. dated October 4, 2016 and recorded in Liber 6863, folio 112 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 JUNE 28, 2019 AT 1:25 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #03-011445. 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
PAGE 62 with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $24,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 70768. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 11th day of June, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 220 North Heron Drive, Unit 2 & Boat Slip 30, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 15th day of July, 2019, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 8th day of July, 2019. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $468,697.00. 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-6/13/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17880 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KENNETH EUGENE MCFARLIN AKA: KENNETH EUGENE MCFARLIN Notice is given that Jacquelyn Mae Minnick, 3800 Powell Lane, #609, Falls Church, VA 22041, was on June 05, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kenneth Eugene McFarlin who died on May 24, 2019, 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 represen-
tative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of December, 2019. 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. Jacquelyn Mae Minnick Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 13, 2019 OCD-6/13/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17877 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID ELLIS ROYAL Notice is given that Katherine M. Royal Bosken, 103 Bergeron Way, Cary, NC 27519, was on June 03, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of David Ellis Royal who died on March 3, 2019, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of December, 2019. 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
JUNE 28, 2019 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. Katherine M. Royal Bosken Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 13, 2019 OCD-6/13/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 JOHN M. ASHTON 4430 Natahala Drive Clinton, MD 20735 Plaintiff vs. BANKER'S DEVELOPMENT, LLC c/o David T. Meinhardt, Resident Agent 415 Bering Road Ocean City, MD 21842 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Maureen Howarth, Esq. 1 West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 16.72 Acres Remaining Lands of Points Reach Condominium, Phase One, Ocean Pines, Maryland Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000172
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the Plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: 16.72 Acres Remaining Lands of Points Reach Condominium, Phase One, Ocean Pines, Maryland, Deed Reference 2745/65, Account Number 03-095649. The property is unimproved, and is assessed to Banker's Development, LLC. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been
JUNE 28, 2019 paid. The sale was held on May 18, 2018, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 12th of June, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to redeem the property or answer the Complaint by August 12, 2019, or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/20/3t _________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning June 20, 2019, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 069.19 2001 089.19 1997 097.19 2004 138.19 2001 140.19 2007
Make CHEVY CHEVY JEEP VOLK CHEVY
Model BLAZER CAMARO CHEROKEE BUG BLAZER
Color WHITE WHITE SILVER YELLOW SILVER
Style SW 2S TK HB TK
VIN 1GNCS18WX1K192496 2G1FP22K4V2150790 1J4GW48S64C126811 3VWCT21C51M405789 1GNET13M772297856
Mileage N/A N/A N/A 119,186 203,428
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-6/20/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Pursuant to Article III,” District Changes and Other Amendments”, Section 108-214 and Section 108-215 of the Berlin, MD Town Code, the Town of Berlin Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on July 10, 2019, 5:30 PM in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD to consider a petition for annexation received from Acorn Berlin Lot, LLC and Acorn Berlin Chevy, LLC. The subject parcels are known as Worcester County Tax Map 25, Parcel 0395, and Parcel 86, Lots 3-13, also identified as 10419 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, MD. OCD-6/20/2t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY RE: Low Power FM Broadcast License Renewal
On July 14, 2014, the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, was granted a Low Power FM Broadcast License by the Federal Communications Commission to serve the public interest as a public trustee until October 1, 2019. Our license “WPSB-LP 99.5 & WWOP-LP 100.3 will expire on October 1, 2019. We must file an application for license renewal with the FCC on July 1, 2019. When filed, a copy of this application will be available for public inspection at www.fcc.gov. It contains information concerning the station’s performance
over the last 5 years. Individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to our renewal application, as to whether this station has operated in the public interest, should file comments and petitions with the FCC by September 1, 2019. Further information concerning the FCC’s broadcast license renewal process is available at the FCC, Washington, D.C. 20554, www.fcc.gov. OCD-6/27/1t _________________________________
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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 19-2 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-2 (Zoning - Building Signs) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on June 18, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-324(c)(4)A. (Repeals and reenacts this subsection of the onpremises signs regulations to remove limitations on the amount of building sign copy area that may be transferred to any side of the individual establishment.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 19-2 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY
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TO MDE LEAD ABATEMENT & HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation and lead remediation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Snow Hill area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors with current Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lead abatement certifications and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. The project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and is thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid - July 8, 2019" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bid,
the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-603-4096. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171. OCD-6/27/1t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Re-Advertisement of Case No. 1834, on the lands of James & Jocelyn Sigafoose, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 25 feet to 20.1 feet (an encroachment of 4.9 feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed right side yard setback from 8 feet to 5 feet (an encroachment of 3 feet) both of which are associated with a proposed attached garage in the R-4
PAGE 64 General Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-208(b)(5), ZS 1-305 and ZS 1-314(a), located at 47 Mystic Harbour Boulevard, approximately 207 feet south of Blue Heron Circle, Tax Map 27, Parcel 639, Section 3B, Block J, Lot 254 of the Mystic Harbour Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 19-26, on the lands of Gerald and Jennifer Albright, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 5 feet to 0 feet (an encroachment of 5 feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 15 feet to 8.36 feet (an encroachment of 6.64 feet) associated with a proposed screen porch and open deck addition to an existing single family dwelling in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1305, located at 5 Freeport Lane, on the southerly side of Freeport Lane, approximately 420 feet west of Fort Sumter South, Tax Map 21, Parcel 311, Section 16, Lot 147, of the Parke at Ocean Pines subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 19-27, on the lands of Robert and Lauren Selander, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 35 feet to 20 feet (an encroachment of 15 feet) associated with a proposed detached accessory building in the E-1 Estate District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-203(d)(1), and ZS 1-305, located at 6804 Brushbuck Lane, approximately 138 feet east of Bay Landing Drive, Tax Map 51, Parcel 45, Lot 10 of the Synepuxent Landing Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 19-25, on the application of Mark Spencer Cropper, on the lands of Chet Rohrbach and Janet Yilmaz, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bay Critical Area setback associated with the proposed construction of a single family dwelling in the R-2 Suburban Residential District pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(m)(1), ZS 1206(b)(2), ZS 1-305 and Natural Resources Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3-111 located on the northerly side of Croppers Creek Lane, approximately 477 feet from Waterview Drive, Tax Map 26, Parcel 392, Lot 16B, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 19-29, on the application of T. Garvey Heiderman, on the lands of John and Karen Harrison, requesting a special exception to allow compost operations (transient use) in the E-1 Estate District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1105(c)(5), ZS 1-116(c)(3), and ZS 1-337, located at 5939 South Point Road, approximately 1,400 feet north of the intersection with Waterside Drive, Tax Map 50, Parcel 11, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Ocean City Today / Public Notices OCD-6/27/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. THEODORE THOMAS OBERHEITMANN 205 Enterprise Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000004
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Notice is hereby given this 19th day of June, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 205 Enterprise Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of June, 2019, 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 15th day of June, 2019. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $215,000.00. 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-6/27/3t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17897 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN HANDY SMITH Notice is given that David M. Mitchell Sr., 342 Dueling Way, Berlin, MD 21811 and Ronda M. Mitchell-Vance, 400 Pleasant Lane, Aberdeen, MD 21001, were on June 20, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Helen Handy Smity who died on May 30, 2019, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 20th day of December, 2019. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned per-
sonal 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. David M. Mitchell Sr. Ronda M. Mitchell-Vance Personal Representatives True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 27, 2019 OCD-6/27/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 453212 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Nathaniel K. Risch, Esq., Personal representative for the Estate of William Mann 201 Windward Drive, #7 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-18-000218
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 21st day of June, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of July, 2019, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 15th day of July, 2019.
JUNE 28, 2019 The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $168,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 201 Windward Drive, #7, Ocean City, MD 21842 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-6/27/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17889 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF STELLA WARD POWERS Notice is given that Barbara Powers Codignotto, 4 Keenan Place, Garden City, NY 11530, was on June 19, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Stella Ward Powers who died on June 9, 2019, 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 19th day of December, 2019. 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. Barbara Powers Codignotto Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 28, 2019 OCD-6/27/3t _________________________________
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Ride inside isn’t just nice advice to offer The “Ride Inside” campaign being promoted by the state Department of Natural Resources is not one of those public service undertakings that falls in the “it’s a nice thing to do” category. It’s serious, and anyone who’s spent time on the water along the coast in the heavy boat traffic of summer can relate scores of instances when people were hanging all over an overloaded vessel without any regard for what could happen. The problem with boating, unfortunately, is that many operators and passengers don’t realize how dangerous it can be. For instance, a parent would not let a child dangle his or her feet outside the car window, or allow him or her to climb on the hood for a better view. This is even though the surface of the highway is flat, smooth and not subject to currents, wind, wakes and shoals. Yet, the bay, which is subject to the influences of all these things, and can therefore change from nice to nasty without warning, is where far too many people think it’s perfectly acceptable to suspend common sense because it is somehow less dangerous. With the increase in boat traffic over the years, the bays are becoming more congested, which adds another risk to this summertime pursuit. Boating is no longer just about minding your own business, as it was many years ago, now it involves minding the business of all the other boats and personal watercraft in the area. Sure, having to maintain that level of awareness does take some of the relaxation and fun out of boating, but it’s the only way to prevent bad and even tragic things from happening. So take the cue from the DNR. Be mindful of nearby watercraft, be careful, and be inside the boat. And, as far as navigating these shallow bays, the best advice to anyone at the helm, is to go slow if you don’t know.
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Confused? No, just don’t care Although many people believe that we become more easily confused in our later years, that is not the case. We’re just not paying attention. That’s because older folks woke up one day and realized that half of what they thought they knew was a big fat lie, and the other half came from people who didn’t know what they were talking about, but it sounded By reasonable at the time. Remember that business Stewart of “it’s going on your permaDobson nent record” when you were in grade school? A lie. I have scoured every official repository of documents and other written narratives that I can think of and have yet to find anything filed under my name that says, “1. Went fishing instead of attending a mandatory class function; 2. Took beer on fishing trip.” When the principal tells you that’s going on your permanent record in the fifth grade, you’re ruined for life, or so you were led to believe. “Nope, not hiring him. I don’t care if he is 35 years old, look at what it says on his permanent record.” Just kidding. I didn’t do that in fifth grade, and regardless of when I did or didn’t do it, that beer wasn’t mine — I was just keeping it
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for a friend. I swear it. And as for people not knowing what they’re talking about, I have a friend who swears by a vitamin supplement that’s good for “brain health.” How can this be? It’s not like you ingest some pill that then breaks into little particles and knows just where to go to get your brain to drop down and do 50 pushups. In the meantime, what are the rest of you supposed to do if your brain is huffing and puffing … “43, 44, 45, 46 ...” “Oh, I can’t talk to you just now. My brain is … 47, 48, 49, 50! … now what was that you were saying?” Considering that pill peddlers make supplements for just about every other physical feature, brain health had to be next on the agenda. Personally, I’m concerned about ear lobe health, as hangy-down ear lobes run in the family. In fact, I had an uncle who used them as epaulets on his shoulders in his later years. Of course, I could be lying, or not knowing what I’m talking about, which older people can get away with more easily. One, it’s not going on our permanent record, because we now know that doesn’t exist, and two, even if we don’t know what we’re talking about, we get a free pass because other people will think we’re just confused. Of course, anyone who says we are is either lying or doesn’t know what he or she is talking about.
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Letter Retirement benefit switch hits business, real estate Editor, Recent actions taken by the Ocean City Council will impose two new taxes on businesses and second homeowners. More importantly, the frenzy of gift-giving to our resort employees, who rank among the highest paid across all municipalities, has been put on steroids with the council’s recent adoption of defined benefit retirements (“DBR’s”) for the men and women of the fire department. Ocean City is an anomalous community: only 5 percent of the revenues for government are paid by resident voters. However, with second homes and businesses already paying the lion’s share of OC government’s expense, as well as 60 percent of the county’s expense, it is a risky business to continue to use these huge payers as a “lunch box” to increase the Town’s revenues. It is ill-advised because: • Property taxes and increased code requirements, that are like an additional tax, cause flight to Delaware or West Ocean City, so there
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are fewer people to tax. Residents in Ocean City have not changed in 40 years; however the Ocean City Government has grown 25 times. • Also increased taxes and regulations on second home owners causes all residential property values to go down. The Washington Post reported in 2016 that Ocean City real-estate was priced 15 percent lower than it was in 2004. So although you may be gaining a couple thousand a year in tax credit as a resident, like the second home owner, you are probably losing a couple hundred thousand in home value. • As the business community faces increased taxes and regulation two derogatory things occur: a) as prices go up in response to the taxes, more middle-income vacationers are unable to visit or shorten their visit. The middle class with a family used to be our bread and butter. Often the inflated hotel rates cause them to stay in West Ocean City, Delaware or numerous more reasonable resorts and we lose the business, and b) businesses leave, many to West Ocean City, Delaware, the Carolinas. This phenomena has been occurring with increased frequency among old
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line families in town who are taking capital and business to other locations often in competition with Ocean City. The Council adopted DBR’s for the police in 2012 and recently expanded it to include new hires, claiming they were having a difficulty hiring new officers. The very first group is starting to retire with those expansive benefits. Mark Paddock is an example. Going forward, the City will allow police and fire to claim defined benefits after 20/25 years of service. Defined Benefit promises a fixed percentage of pay: in Ocean City it’s 60 percent of high salary for life in addition to medical. The obligations to the city are often underestimated. Payments by the city can easily extend out for 25 to 40 years after retirement for each individual, as some employees will retire in their early 40s. After the adoption by the police, DBR’s were accompanied by an increase in disability claims among police officers. Despite the adoption of Tasers, which the police claimed would reduce disabilities the same year. Sure, if a guy has a sore back and has a guaranteed income for life, he is more
likely to call in as unable to serve or go to a doctor to get a pass. This is a secondary unaccountable expense to the DBR pension system. For these reasons the United States government reduced all defined benefit retirements in 1984, leaving a guarantee of 10-25 percent of salary only for federal police, not 60 percent. All other federal retirement plans today are of the 401K variety — the employee contributes along with the employer and the funds are placed in a vehicle the employee choses at market risk like the private sector. Also all Scandinavians countries have exited DBR’s for similar reasons by 1998. Defined Benefit Retirements are an unknowable liability that will invite insolvency decades out. All this material was given to the council in 2012 but they didn’t care. Two Councilmen, Mr. Paddock and Mr. Martin, voted for all three, both taxes and DBRs for the firemen. Maybe someone should ask Mr. Paddock how his house price is doing since he bought it in 2009. Oh, and be sure to ask Mr. Martin if he pays defined benefit retirements at his mother’s 7-Eleven? If it’s so Continued on Page 67
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County approves raises for school teachers Continued from Page 1 commissioners would approve the teacher salary increases that were called for and funded by the Maryland General Assembly’s education bill, The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Vince Tolbert, chief financial officer for the Worcester County Board of Education, said the legislation — and the funding — covers fiscal years 2020 and 2021. He added $165,478 was allocated for the school district. Commissioner Chip Bertino, however, worried about maintaining those increases after the funding window is closed. He also expressed concern that the state’s Kirwan Commission would not deliver any financial relief to Worcester County through a revised funding formula, thus leaving the county on the hook for the extra expense.
Typically, Worcester County receives the least or second least amount of education funding from the state. The funding formula work group, which has no members from the Eastern Shore or any other rural county in the state, is responsible for developing recommendations to allocate millions of dollars in state money to improve the state’s schools. Those recommendations are due Nov. 1. “We on the Eastern Shore will have absolutely no representation on that funding formula work group,” Bertino said. “As you are well aware, Worcester County is on the short end of the stick when it comes to state funding.” Tolbert acknowledged Bertino’s point, and also referenced a Kent County superintendent who wrote a letter to the commission voicing her concern with the lack of representa-
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 66 great for the City, why doesn’t he have it? The City needs to adopt a philosophy that causes its revenues to increase along with its second home owner partners and business partners and stop practicing ‘Lunch Box Governance.’ Our employees are good; however random gifts with unknowable future liabilities are not prudent for government and more often than not will get government in trouble in the future. Matt James, the youngest member
of the Council, was the only member to vote no to both tax increases and to the DBR for Firemen. I have no doubt that one day he will be our mayor. Another young politician in the county, Mr. Nordstrom, our county commissioner, is making noises like he might oppose the room tax increase which requires commissioner approval. Good for you, Mr. Nordstrom! It remains to be seen if he has the guts to follow through. Tony Christ Ocean City
tion. “We [the board of education] share your concern,” Tolbert said. However, Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic countered that not accepting the state funding for the salary increases could hurt in the long term. “I’m concerned with hiring new teachers at a lower rate than our neighboring counties [Wicomico and Somerset], and the fact that I don’t want the perception that we don’t need the money to come across at the state level either,” Mitrecic said. Bertino clarified he understood the school board’s position, but took issue with the legislators who should fight for the Eastern Shore’s interests. He added it could be a deal-breaker for him. “Vince, I[‘ve] got to tell you, I[‘ve] got real problems with this and I don’t know that I can vote for it because of that,” Bertino said. While Bertino appeared to appreciate Tolbert’s acknowledgment, he didn’t seem convinced the new funding formulas would help the county. “We’re on the same side of this, I realize, but I think we’re running into a brick wall quite truthfully,” Bertino said. Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom moved to approve allocating additional funds for teacher salaries,
which Mitrecic seconded. The vote was 5-0 in favor of the motion, with Bertino abstaining from the vote. Additionally, Tolbert asked the commissioners approve the school board’s transmittal schedule. He said it involves “tak[ing] the funds that we appropriated by the county, and scheduled for … transmitting to [the board of education] on a bimonthly basis.” Tolbert added payments on March 13 and June 12 were increased due to the funding for other post-employment benefits, which deals with retirement money for county and board of education employees. The commissioners previously approved $2.5 million, according to Tolbert. Bertino moved to approve Tolbert’s request, and Commissioner Bud Church seconded it. The vote was unanimous. Moreover, Tolbert also asked the commissioners sign a statement to the state, which “certifies the amount of money that was appropriated to the board of education by the county commissioners.” Mitrecic moved to approve the certification, and Bertino seconded it. The vote was also unanimous. Commissioner Ted Elder was absent from Tuesday’s meeting.
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Route 50 pathway will make it safer to walk into resort Continued from Page 1 contract to Chester A. Bramble Inc., of Chestertown, and construction should be complete by fall of this year. “This is a great example of how governments should work,” Del. Wayne Hartman said. “This is something the community here has asked for. It’s a need that is here, has been here and seems to grow, especially as our West Ocean City corridor continues to develop.” Construction of the path will also involve the Ocean City Walk Smart! Campaign, a travel safety campaign the Ocean City Police Department began in 2013. The department has used digital boat boards, public service announcements and even a mascot, Cheswick the Crab, to get its message across.
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Construction workers toss a shovel of dirt to signify the start of the construction of shared-use path that will extend from downtown Ocean City to West Ocean City starting from the US 50 bridge to MD 611.
During the kick-off event, city officials repeated one word over, and over again: safety. “We entertain over 8 million visitors
a year in Ocean city, and half of those visitors … come between Memorial Day and Labor Day,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “Our goal is that every single person
that comes to ocean city arrives safely, [that] they’re safe while they’re here and they return home safely … public safety is our number one priority.”
More ‘butt huts’ installed along Boardwalk Continued from Page 1 the Worcester County Health Department last November, the city has worked with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to see discarded butts land in a better place that does not involve littering the roadways or floating
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they are walking to the Boardwalk to let them know smoking is prohibited beyond that point,” he said. Adkins was quick to specify the newly installed butt huts were not intended to encourage tobacco use or vaping. “It does not state that it is a designated smoking area,” he said. “It is more of a repository to [provide] a place to snuff … out … butts in lieu of throwing them on the ground.” Signs placed on street ends west of the Boardwalk will include east-facing messages on the flip side of the sign to alert people exiting the seaside promenade that smoking and vaping are permitted beyond that point. “We’re also going to be installing signs as you leave the inlet lot walking
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Tram accident suit trial dates set Woman contends she was run over and dragged along Boardwalk after being hit By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) The Town of Ocean City and a Boardwalk tram driver are headed to court in November in a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges she suffered a traumatic leg injury when a tram struck her in September 2017. Mona Jones, 64, and her husband Gregory Jones, both of Westminster, are suing for $75,000 plus attorney fees stemming from a tram collision on the Boardwalk near Eighth Street that occurred on Sept. 16, 2017. The lawsuit claims Jones was
struck while dismounting from a bicycle next to a bench, and alleges the 2003 model tram car in question was in disrepair due to rusty mechanisms. According to the lawsuit, the tram driver who hit Jones was heading south near Eighth Street and was moving back to the center of the Boardwalk after passing another tram. During this maneuver, the suit claims, the driver lost control and struck Jones while she dismounted her bicycle. Jones was reportedly knocked to the ground with the tram running over her leg and dragging her numerous feet down the Boardwalk. The suit contends that despite multiple witnesses on the tram at-
tempting to alert the driver to the situation, the operator failed to stop before dragging Jones an additional distance, which severely injured her left leg. The leg injury required Jones to be airlifted to Maryland Shock Trauma where she remained under treatment for more than a month. The lawsuit said an extensive section of skin was torn from Jones’ left leg, and that she continues to experience sever pain and disfigurement from the accident. After an initial lawsuit filed in November 2018 was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in early April, the plaintiffs filed a new suit on April 23, which is set for a jury trial starting on November 18 in Worcester County Circuit Court.
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Homicide charge filed against driver in fatal car crash By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) A 41-year-old man arrested in connection with a deadly crash last Friday morning near the Satellite Coffee Shop on Coastal Highway was held without bond, according to the Maryland District Court. Cockeysville, Maryland resident Todd Pivec Todd Pivec, 41, who has a history of drinking and driving arrests, was charged with a host of offenses including manslaughter and homicide by motor vehicle while intoxicated, according to the Ocean City Police Department. Officers received a phone call about a suspected drunk driver anresponded to the area of 59th Street, according to officials. Police attempted to make a traffic stop, but said the driver did not stop and “officers lost sight of the vehicle.” Several moments later, police responded to reports of a two-vehicle wreck around 1:15 a.m. on 46th Street. The suspected drunk driver hit the vehicle, which then became “engulfed in flames,” city officials said. Pivec’s vehicle hit a telephone pole, according to police. The victim was identified as 51-year-old Seifeldawla Mohamed Alfaki, of Princess Anne. The investigation is ongoing, according to police.
More butt bins go near B’walk Continued from Page 68 duced from cellulose acetate, for use in making plastic shipping pallets and as fiber product to make planks for benches. Adkins previously reported data collected by Maintenance Manager Tom Dy last summer showed that the city collected roughly 325,000 cigarette butts, or enough to fill more than half-a-dozen 30-gallon trash cans. That’s more than 7.5 miles of cigarette butts, or three-quarters of so of the resort’s total length, assuming that the average butt is in the neighborhood of 1.5 inches long. Speaking on Tuesday, Adkins said all required signage has been produced, with a two-man crew now beginning to place butt huts on street ends. “We commenced installation of the entire program as of this morning,” he said. “We will be focusing on installation the rest of this week and into the first part of next week.”
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Graffiti Benjamin Derose, 32, of Street, Maryland, was arrested for three counts of malicious destruction of property valued at less than $1,000 near Third Street and St. Louis Avenue on Saturday just after 10:40 p.m. Police on plainclothes detail reported seeing Derose spray painting graffiti on a storage container on St. Louis Avenue. Uniformed officers located Derose and reported finding several spray paint cans and paint markers in a backpack on his person. Police said when questioned Derose admitted to tagging “BOD,” in three places, with total damage estimated at $750.
Family fight William Luzetsky Jr., 53, was arrested for DUI and second-degree assault, along with Emily Luzetsky, 22, both of Bel Air, who was also charged with assault, following a reported fight inside and outside a vehicle on Sunday about 12:50 a.m. near 65th Street. Police reported seeing a blue Ford Escape pulled over in the 100 block of 65th Street with three female occupants standing outside on the sidewalk yelling while a man, later identified as William Luzetsky, was holding another man near the vehicle. When questioned, police said
William Luzetsky, who was the driver, explained he pulled off the road because of an argument among passengers in the back seat of the car. Police reported while interviewing Luzetsky they smelled alcohol on his breath and asked him to perform field sobriety tests, which he failed. At the scene, police said the man William Luzetsky was restraining when they initially approached, reported he was first assaulted by Emily Luzetsky after making a disparaging remark about her sexuality while the vehicle was still moving. After this, the male victim said William Luzetsky stopped the vehicle and walked around to the passenger’s side before yanking him from the vehicle and choking him.
Speeding DUI Melvin Bridges, 40, of Parkville, was arrested for DUI and speeding on Sunday just after 3:30 a.m. on Coastal Highway near 78th Street. Police reported a 2014 Chrysler 300 with dark tinted windows, whose driver was later identified as Bridges, was clocked doing 63 mph in a 35-mph zone. Police said after stopping and questioning Bridges, who claimed to be unaware of traveling at an excessive speed, they detected an aroma of alcohol. According to the police report, Bridges failed field sobriety tests and later resisted a .17 blood alcohol concentration on a breath test.
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Man accused of assaulting wife with deadly intentions By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) James Tate, 63, of Ocean City was arrested for first and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and theft under $1,500 stemming from an alleged domestic assault last Thursday morning. Police went to Jamestown Road on that June 20 morning after Tate’s wife of seven years reported an assault. According to the police report, the women said she was in bed and Tate was in an adjacent room when an argument ensued over finances. Police said Tate’s wife accused him of entering the room during the argument, grabbing a pillow and pushing it into her face. The woman told police she fought back while Tate continued to reposition the pillow and allegedly stated, “I’ll beat you till you die b—-h.” Tate’s wife claimed the assault lasted up to a minute before she was able to break free and get up off the bed. Police said the woman claimed to
be in fear for her life and believed Tate was trying to kill her. When his wife told Tate she was calling 911 to report the assault he allegedly James Tate grabbed the cell phone and threw it at her, hitting her in the chest. Tate’s wife told police he was a heroin addict who gets angry without the substance, which he reportedly hadn’t used in two days. The woman said after throwing the cell phone at her, Tate threatened to return and kill her in retaliation if she contacted law enforcement before leaving the scene in a pickup truck. Police reported finding Tate, who was a passenger in the truck, near 94th Street and East Biscayne Avenue and when questioned said he admitted to arguing with his wife but denied the assault. Tate was released the following day after posting $7,500 bond and is scheduled for trial on August 5 in District Court in Ocean City.
Moped driver sent to Shock Trauma after vehicle crash By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) A moped driver was critically injured in a crash yesterday at 12:43 p.m. on the Coastal Highway and 123rd Street. “The driver was flown out to shock trauma,” said Ashley Miller, deputy communications manager for the Ocean City Police Department.
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Hutzel denied bond for fleeing DUI By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) John Hutzel, 35, of North East, Maryland is facing more than 40 traffic charges, including DUI, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident after his pickup truck allegedly struck two other vehicles last Monday about a quarter before midnight. While in route to a three-vehicle hitand-run collision with injuries at 50th Street and Coastal Highway, police were alerted that a black pickup truck had smashed into a Chrysler minivan and a Honda Civic, but failed to stop and con-
tinued traveling north. Additionally, police patrols were informed by another vehicle following the Chevrolet pickup that it turned left onto the 100 block John Hutzel of 59th Street before the driver, later identified as Hutzel, fled on foot and was last spotted about three blocks north. The driver who tailed Hutzel provided an eyewitness account and said the Silverado struck both other vehicles while attempting to pass between.
Police said five occupants inside the mini van were injured and taken to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment. The eyewitness said he continued to follow Hutzel and saw him run red lights at 52nd, 56th and 59th Streets. According to the witness, debris from the last accident was falling from Hutzel’s truck as he drove away. The witness reported last seeing Hutzel running east across Coastal Highway to 62nd Street oceanside, with officers quickly spotting him hiding behind a trash can, at which point he darted another block before being detained and handcuffed.
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Mongolian troops battle Japanese By Sam Ghaleb Contributing Writer (June 28, 2019) This week, 80 years ago, Lt. Gen. Georgi K. Zhukov took command of the Red Army confronting Japanese and Manchurian forces in the Soviet Far East. A massive border clash in Outer Mongolia between the forces of the Soviet Union and the Imperial Japanese Army sent shock waves across the world, which eventually decided the course and outcome of World War II. From May to September 1939, Japan and the Soviet Union fought a fierce, large-scale, undeclared, war on the Mongolian Steppe that ended with a decisive Soviet victory. As a result of that conflict, Japan reoriented its strategic emphasis toward the south, leading to war with the United States, Britain, and the Netherlands. As a result of the Japanese defeat, the Soviet Union was able to free itself from the fear of fighting on two fronts, thus vitally affecting the course of the war with Germany. In Japan, this undeclared war was known as the Nomonhan Incident, while in the Soviet Union it was known as “The Battle of Khalkhin Gol.” After Japan occupied Korea in 1905 and Manchuria in 1931, it turned its military interest toward Soviet territories. In 1939, Manchuria was a Japanese puppet state known as “Manchukuo.” The Japanese insisted that the border between Manchukuo and the Mongolian People’s Republic was the Khalkha River (Khalkhin Gol). In contrast, the Mongolians and their Soviet allies maintained that the border ran some 10 miles east of the river, just east of Nomonhan Village. The principal occupying army in Manchukuo was the Kwantung Army. This Army consisted of some of the best Japanese units in 1939. However, the western region of Manchukuo was garrisoned by the newly formed 23rd Division of the Imperial Japanese Army, at Hailar, under Lt. Gen. Michiatarō Komatsubara and included sev-
Mongolian troops fight against the Japanese counterattack on the western beach of the river Khalkhin Gol, 1939.
eral Manchukuoan army and border guard units. During this period, the relationship between the Kwantung Army and the Imperial Japanese Army’s general staff could be described, at best, as rivalry. Normally, in a modern society, the military is subject to a strict chain of command. The Japanese Army in the 1930s was different, in that important policy decisions were often made at relatively low levels, by people on the spot. Then the Army General Staff and the government in Tokyo would have to go along, if only out of fear of angering nationalist sentiment within the military. In practice, the Kwantung Army operated more like an independent entity, as in the days when Japan was a warring feudal state. The Japanese leadership was cautious enough to not order aggressive acts itself, but it also was afraid to discipline the ultra-nationalist militarists within the army. In other words, it was the lack of a strong leader in Japan that dictated the course of events. The incident began on 11 May, 1939. A Mongolian cavalry unit of some 70 to 90 men had entered the disputed area in search of grazing for their horses. On that day, Manchukuoan cavalry attacked the Mongolians and
drove them back across the Khalkhin Gol. On May 13, the Mongolian force returned in greater numbers and the Manchukoans were unable to dislodge them. The next day, Lt. Col. Yaozo Azuma led the reconnaissance regiment of 23rd Division, supported by the 64th Regiment of the same division, under Col. Takemitsu Yamagata, into the disputed territory and the Mongolians withdrew. However, Soviet and Mongolian troops returned to the disputed region and Azuma’s force again moved to evict them. This time things turned out differently, as the Soviet-Mongolian forces surrounded Azuma’s force on 28 May and destroyed it. The Azuma force suffered eight officers and 97 men killed and one officer and 33 men wounded. In May 1939, Soviet units crossing the Khalkha River into the disputed territory were driven back by Japanese forces, but they immediately returned in greater strength. Reacting to this threat, the Kwantung Army dispatched the Yamagata Detachment with orders to drive the invaders out and seal the border. In the ensuing battle, one Japanese army regiment was encircled and destroyed, and the remaining troops Continued on Page 76
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The Japanese pilots were better trained as well. On the whole, the Japanese won this engagement, destroying half again as many Soviet planes as they lost, but the strike had been ordered by the Kwangtung Army without getting permission from Imperial Japanese Army headquarters in Tokyo. Tokyo promptly ordered the Japanese Army Air Force not to conduct any more air strikes. Phase two of the offensive began in early July with the Japanese 23rd Division crossing the upper reaches of the Khalkha River, while mechanized elements struck directly at Soviet forces on the right bank of the river. After making some initial gains the Japanese attack stalled. When the Soviets counterattacked, the Japanese found their lightly armored and undergunned tanks hopelessly outclassed by Soviet BT-5/7 models. The Japanese
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rushed additional infantry, armor, aircraft and heavy artillery to the front, renewing the offensive in late July. Stopped cold in the face of fierce Soviet resistance, the Japanese now dug in and waited. In Moscow, Josef Stalin and his foreign minister, Vyacheslav Molotov, observing Japan’s aggressive move in Outer Mongolia, began to worry about the possibility of fighting a two-front war in the future. With events in Europe rapidly unfolding, Stalin, and the Soviet High Command, decided that Japan must be stopped. The outcome of any move against the Japanese forces in Asia must be decisive, and a clear lesson should also be driven into the Japanese Army general staff heads that fighting the Soviet Union is a losing proposition. In early June, Stalin sent to the scene an aggressive new commander, Lt. Gen. Georgi K. Zhukov, giving him carte blanche. He was age 42. As soon as he learned of the Japanese penetration, he launched a coordinated threepronged counterattack by the 11th Tank Brigade, and a motorized infantry regiment and a brigade of armored cars. The Japanese themselves launched a counterattack to try to hold onto their gains, but the Japanese antitank weapons were not adequate against Soviet armor. The Japanese, in desperation, resorted to suicide attacks with squads of men hurling satchel charges and “Molotov cocktails,” but they could not stop the Soviet onslaught. In two days of heavy fighting, the Soviets retook the Baintsagan Heights and threatened the one Japanese pontoon bridge across the Khalkha River, forcing them to withdraw across the river. All through early and mid-August, Zhukov quietly moved up reinforcements. The troops moved only at night, masking the sound of tanks massing with late night bombing raids and small arms fire on Japanese positions. Zhukov deliberately ordered his men to continue constructing defensive positions to lull Japanese suspicions, while sending patrols to scout enemy positions by night. Zhukov, absorbing the tactical lessons of the Spanish Civil War, insisted on careful cooperation between the air and ground forces. Air reconnaissance was used to pinpoint Japanese defense positions, and pilots were made to participate in ground briefings with the Red Army. By mid-August, Zhukov had five divisions and four armored brigades in position, against just over two Japanese divisions. At 6 a.m., on Aug. 20, Zhukov struck. More than 50,000 Soviet and Mongolian troops moved forward along a 48-mile front, supported by 500 tanks, 346 armored cars, and 216 artillery pieces. Surprise was total. Soviet artillery outgunned the Japanese batteries, which were short on ammunition. Soviet bombardments cut phone lines, isolated Japanese
units, and blasted apart flimsy dugouts. Two hundred SB-2 bombers, heavily supported by fighters, struck Japanese defenses and lines of communications. The Soviet bombers could fly at 20,000 feet, which was too high for the Japanese fighter planes. Soviet air losses were high, but they were able to achieve local air superiority over the battlefield. On Aug. 26, a Japanese counterattack to relieve the trapped 23rd Division was halted by a Soviet tank brigade. The next day, the Japanese 23rd Division made a last, bitter, effort to break out to the east. They were defeated. By Aug. 31, 1939, the Japanese had been driven out of the disputed territory. Of the 60,000 Japanese troops committed, some historians claim nearly 45,000 became casualties. The Imperial Japanese Army’s 23rd Infantry Division took 73 percent casualties. The 71st Regiment suffered more than 93 percent losses. From this painful lesson, the Japanese Army realized that the Red Army of 1939, with its new organization, leadership, equipment, and fire power, was very different from the Imperial Russian Army of 1905. The Kwantung Army had suffered a savage beating. The Soviets took some 3,000 Japanese prisoners, many badly wounded. The Soviets were eager to indoctrinate them to Communism. Some 1,000 stayed on in the Soviet Union rather than face dishonor at home. Soviet casualties were also high. They admitted to a little more than 9,000 casualties, but the actual total was closer to 17,000, or higher. But these were losses the Red Army could afford. At this point, the Soviets could have pushed into Manchuria, but instead they halted at the line the Mongolian People’s Republic had claimed at the start of the conflict and dug in. All through this period the Soviet KGB had a spy ring operating in Tokyo under the masterful leadership of Richard Sorge. Sorge’s information showed that the Japanese wanted an end to the fighting as soon as possible. Knowing this, as early as Aug. 22, the Soviets offered Japanese Ambassador Togo Shigenori, in Moscow, a cease fire. On Aug. 23, 1939, the Soviets signed a non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany, agreeing to divide Poland. The last hope of the “Strike North” faction in the Japanese high command was dead. On Sept. 15, as German tanks closed in on Warsaw, Ambassador Togo signed a cease fire with the Soviets, to take effect on the 16th. Both sides agreed to exchange POWs and establish a joint commission to resolve disputes along the length of the border. As the Second World War engulfed Europe, Stalin was free to focus his attention in the West against Hitler. In Japan, the Kwantung Army and Continued on Page 77
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Continued from Page 76 the Imperial Japanese Army in general, suffered a significant loss of influence. Lt. Gen. Michitaro Komatsubara, commander of the 23rd Infantry Division, was disgraced. In early September Lt. Gen. Kenkichi Ueda, commander of the Kwantung Army, was reassigned to Japan, effectively ending his career. The Kwantung Army ceased to be a law unto itself and was brought back under centralized control from Tokyo. The Japanese were very careful not to provoke the Soviets again. Even when they signed the Tripartite Pact with Germany and Italy in March of 1941, the Japanese hastened to sign a nonaggression pact with the USSR, as well. In the end, Nomonhan ruined the so-called “Strike North” faction that had dominated Japanese strategic thinking until then. Now the “Strike South” faction, led by the Navy, would dominate Japanese strategic thinking. The “Strike South” leaders looked enviously at the oil rich Dutch East Indies (modern Indonesia), at strategic Malaya and Singapore, at Burma and Indochina, as the new war in Europe paralyzed the British and the French. The only thing stopping the Japanese now was the U.S. Pacific Fleet, at its base at Pearl Harbor. Next week: USS South Dakota launched
JAMIE MILLER Madisonville/Ocean City Jamie Miller, 60, of Madisonville, Tennessee, and Ocean City, Maryland, died on Friday, June 14, 2019, surrounded by his large, loving family and dear friends. Jamie was a devoted son of the late Joan Wood Miller of Ocean City, Maryland. He spent the happiest days of his childhood in Ocean City and loved the town as it was when he was a boy. Jamie made life-long friends there and remained in close touch with his childhood friends for the rest of his life. The Eastern Shore also brought Jamie one of his other great loves, Renee Roissier of Laurel, Delaware. They met in college and were happy together for the rest of her life. In search of adventure Renee, Jamie and their dogs set off for Alaska
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in 1984. They married there and founded a small business. Jamie went to work for British Petroleum in the oil fields at Prudhoe Bay. Jamie took up weightlifting Jamie Miller while living in Alaska and to this day holds state records for squat and bench. The first three of their many children were born in Alaska. In the mid-1990s the family moved to Eastern Tennessee and added six more children, many horses, dogs, and a few more small businesses to their already full lives. In these happy years Jamie commuted to his job in Alaska, spent time at their Ocean City beach house, and threw himself into his children’s many sports and hobbies at Greenback School and throughout the commu-
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nity. A man who took great joy in building the family experience, Jamie supported and often found the latest addition to the growing herd of horses he and Renee acquired. Starting with the local 4-H group, and going on to compete in shows and rodeos around the state, Jamie could often be found proudly watching or assisting his wife and children in their many horse-related pursuits. His most memorable horse activities would be the summer days and long weekends spent camping and trail-riding much of the state and national parks in the area and nearby states. Jamie took his two oldest boys, Jackie and Jeremy, to Greenback High School where they both excelled in sports and academics. He also took a special interest in the Continued on Page 78
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 77 sport of wrestling. Jamie, with the help of head coach Justin Ridge, molded Greenback into the top team in the east Tennessee area and a state contender. Jamie was considered a beloved role model to all the Greenback wrestling team. He would often take his own time, money, and big 12-passenger van to wrestling tournaments across the state. Jamie bought countless meals for all the high school wrestlers, and even let some live in his house for a summer if needed. Jamie continued the role of biggest fan and supporter for all of his children’s sports and activities, including music, dance, basketball, and more. In 2009 their lives were shattered by the tragic murder of his adored wife, Renee. Jamie never returned to his job in Alaska but with the help of his family and many friends he made it through those dark days for the sake of his children. He reconnected with a high school girlfriend, Penny O’linger. Over the next few years she became his partner in life and business. They founded Anchor Transportation a freight brokerage. Together they worked this business and the job of rearing his children.
Jamie is remembered as a loyal and devoted friend to many. He never stopped rooting for the underdog and was quick to help others. He was generous to all. He had a huge heart and enormous appetite for politics, sports and history. He used his long commutes and late nights to read voraciously. With tremendous courage and strength he faced his devastating diagnosis of aggressive cancer. Although he tried many things and hoped for the best, he spent much of his remaining time organizing his affairs, leaving positive memories and issuing clear guidance for his children. Even when he was in excruciating pain, he continued to plan for their future. Jamie was enormously proud of his children and wanted the very best for each one of them. He is survived by Joannie, of Anchorage, Alaska; Officer Jackie Miller, currently of Asheville, North Carolina; Jeremy, Jesse, Jason, Joey, Jerry and Jax, of Madisonville; and Janna, of Salisbury, Maryland; his dear partner and friend, Penny O’Linger of Ocean City, Maryland; an aunt that he considered more of a sister, Susie Erickson of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; his four little sisters, Jeanne Gaetano of Salisbury, Maryland, Cathie Fagerstrom of Arlington, Virginia, Terry Miller of Ocean City, Maryland and
Kristi Miller of Chicago, Illinois, two aunts, an uncle, many cousins, nieces and nephews,a large extended family, the SDHS class of 1977, his Salisbury University wrestling friends and many others who grieve his loss. Services were held in Tennessee. There will be a celebration of life in Ocean City at a later date. ANDREW T. BENSON Bishopville Andrew T. Benson, age 35, of Bishopville, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Delaware. He was born in Salisbury and was the son of Glenn and Debbie Benson of Bishopville and Annette (Vickers) Scorah of Selbyville. Andy was a farmer Andrew Benson and worked with his father and brother on the family farm. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sarah L. Benson of Bishopville; two daughters, Taylor and McKenna of Bishopville; two brothers, Brian Benson (Rebecca) and Jordan Scorah; and a sister, Wendy Shirk (DJ). A funeral service was held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating. Burial was
in the Bishopville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. KATARZYNA SOLOWIOWA WISNIEWSKI Delmar Katarzyna Solowiowa Wisniewski, age 94, died on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Chernobyl, Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Anastasia Solowiowa. She was preceded in death by her husK. Wisniewski band, Stefan Wisniewski. Surviving are her sons, Roman “Ray” Wisniewski and his wife, Carolyn, of Delmar, Valery “Larry” Wisniewski and his wife, Cindy, of Berlin, and Reinaldo “Ren” Wisniewski of Berlin. There are four grandchildren, Shane, Jason, Stephen and Rachel Wisniewski, and five great grandchildren. Mrs. Wisniewski had worked as a prep cook for Phillips Crab House for 23 years. She enjoyed cooking for family gatherings, and attending auctions and yard sales.
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OBITUARIES A funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Danielle Kellam officiated. Interment followed in New Hope Cemetery in Willards. A donation in her memory may be made to: Church of God of Prophecy at 10407 Old Ocean City Blvd Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. JAMES BROOKS BOUNDS Newark James Brooks Bounds, age 69, passed away Thursday, June 20,2019. Born in Salisbury, Maryland, he was the son of the late Thomas W. Bounds of Newark Maryland. He is survived by his mother, Mary Louise Bradford Bounds of Newark Maryland; son, Eric Bounds (Janet Rogers) of Newark; daughter, Kim Phillips (Brad) of Jacksonville, Florida; brother, Ronnie Bounds; sister, Bonnie Ward; grandchildren, Tommy, Noah, Megan, Cole and Emily; one great grandson, Colton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Brooks was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast. Brooks loved the beach and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 28, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Reverend Tina Whaley and Wayne Barbley will officiate. A donation in his memory may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com INGRID ULDRIKIS MCKEE Berlin Ingrid Uldrikis McKee passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, following a cardiac arrest. She was 76. She was born in Latvia, the only child of Teodors and Lidija Uldrikis, who escaped Soviet Russia with 2year-old Ingrid in 1944, first living in a refugee camp in Germany before finally making it to Baltimore, Maryland, in 1951. An excellent student, Ingrid graduated from the University of Maryland with a major in sociology. After a short stint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, she joined the Montgomery County Police Department in 1966. As policy did not allow women to serve as uniformed officers, she began in the Youth Division, working with neglected and abused children. Through determination and excel-
lent work, she became a distinguished undercover detective, specializing in sexual crimes. In 1971, after playing key role in breaking up a notorious prostitution ring, Ingrid McKee she was named Police Officer of the Year. This and other examples of her excellence played a significant role in the county’s decision in 1972 to allow women to become uniformed officers. She became the first female criminal investigator in Montgomery County, was an expert on sexual assault, headed an investigative team specializing in child sexual abuse, helped to establish a program to train officers in sexual assault investigations, formed a new section which investigated pedophiles, and eventually retired in 1986, as the first female ca-
reer police officer in the county. In 2012, she was honored by the Montgomery County Commission for her groundbreaking role in opening up opportunities for women in law enforcement. Her husband, Det. Sgt. William McKee, also of the Montgomery County Police Department, died in 2007. Ingrid McKee is survived by her mother, Lidija, who lives in Ocean Pines, Maryland. No memorial services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ingrid’s memory to the Latvian Lutheran Church of Washington, D.C., 400 Hurley Ave, Rockville, Maryland 20850, or to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Officers Relief Fund, 18512 Office Park Dr., Montgomery Village, Maryland 20886.
EVELYN JOAN SCHIAVONE Berlin Evelyn Joan Schiavone, age 82, died on Monday, June 17, 2019, at her home. Born in Duck West West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Roy Mollohan and Hallie Hill Mollohan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Schiavone in 2002. Evelyn Schiavone Surviving, are her children, Mark Schiavone and partner John Restaino of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Mary Anne Daly and her husband, George, of Mill Valley, California, and grandchildren, George William, III and Benjamin F. Daly. Also surviving is a sister, Betty Starr Continued on Page 80
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 79 of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Carl, Orville and George Mollohan, and sisters, Jean Keller and Hope Ballengee. Mrs. Schiavone worked as a registered nurse for over 60 years - the last 12 spent at Gull Creek Retirement Community as a delegating nurse. She enjoyed painting with watercolors, and was musically inclined. She loved to sing and play the guitar, ukulele and banjo. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Olin Shockley will officiate. Interment will be private for the family. A donation in her memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. WILLIAM PALMER DEASY Ocean Pines William Palmer Deasy passed from this life on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from prostate cancer in Ocean Pines, his home for the last five years. Prior to this he had lived in Ambler, Pennsylvania, since 1972. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, to Marshall P. and Elsie P. Deasy,
Sept. 25, 1932. He grew up in West Hartford, graduated from Hall high and went on to University of Connecticut and Boston University. His entire work life William Deasy was in the insurance industry, starting with Connecticut Mutual in Hartford and ending as an agent with Prudential Life in Pennsylvania. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Blanche Ducharme Deasy, whose heart he captured at the age of 16; two children, Mitchell P. Deasy and Boloroo of Alameda, California, and Jennifer Deasy Mitsch and Greg, of Ocean Pines; two grandchildren, Richard Schlegel of Fair Play, Colorado, and Lauren Schlegel, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania; and a sister, Carol Deasy Dickson and Robert K. of West Hartford. His half-brother, Marshall P. Deasy Jr., predeceased him. Cremation and spreading of ashes ends his journey. DAVID SAMUEL DICKSON Salisbury David Samuel Dickson, age 71, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Seasons Hospice in Baltimore. Born in Salisbury, Maryland, he was the son of the late John Dickson and Marie Hadder Dickson.
He is survived by his sons, David Dickson of Salisbury, Maryland, and Michael Dickson of New York; his nieces, Pamela Hamilton of Salisbury, and Beverly Amir of Crisfield, Maryland; brother, John Dickson of Baltimore; sister, Della Ruark of Berlin, Maryland; grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Bob Dickson, Roland Dickson, Bill Dickson, Jim Dickson and Joe Dickson. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 from 2-2:30 p.m. at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin, Maryland. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care at 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. MAUREEN E. MALONE Ocean Pines Maureen E. Malone, age 67, died Saturday, June 22, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances Maguire Malone. She is survived by her husband,
Richard J. Dalton; and brothers, John Malone and his wife, Lisa, and Michael Malone and his wife, Kerri; brother-inlaw, George Grillo; and five nieces and three nephews. Preceding her in death was her sister, Catherine Grillo. Maureen had received her Masters degree from Rutgers University and had been employed as a manager for Keyspan Energy. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, the Ocean Pines Women’s Club, and was a volunteer at Believe in Tomorrow House in Ocean City. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking and knitting. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Friends may call one hour prior to the service in the library at the church. Interment in Arlington National Cemetery will be at a later date. A donation in her memory may be made to: BIT House By the Sea, 13 66th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. JOHN HARRY FILBERT III Monkton John Harry Filbert III, 78, who sold residential real estate in Ocean City in the 1970s and 1980s, died of an apparent heart attack in his sleep last Friday at his Monkton home. Born in Baltimore and raised on Malvern Avenue in Ruxton, he was the son of John Harry Filbert, Jr. and his wife, Florence White. He was the grandson of John H. Filbert and his wife, Martha V. Filbert, the namesake for Mrs. Filbert’s Margarine, his family’s business in Baltimore. He was a McDonogh School graduate and attended Rollins College. He joined his family’s margarine business and was regional sales manager until 1972 when Mrs. Filbert’s was sold to Central Soya. Mr. Filbert then moved to Ocean City and opened a real estate sales business and was the co-owner of FilbertDunsten Resort Realtors with business partner Gee Dunsten. He also developed the Deer Pointe community. After selling the local business, Mr. Filbert returned to Monkton where he bought Golden Quarters horse farm and sold residential real estate with the old Hill & Co. and later O’Conor, Mooney and Fitzgerald. One of his horses, Florida Law, won the 1998 Maryland Hunt Cup. He was a member of the Manor Conservancy. A funeral service was held Tuesday at St. James Episcopal Church in Monkton. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Dorian Ingram; a daughter, Charlotte F. Caldwell of Spartanburg, South Carolina; three sons, John H. Filbert IV of Savannah, Georgia, Erskine I. Filbert of Monkton and Timbrooke F. Filbert of New York City; and two grandchildren.
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SAND SOCCER TOURNEY (Left) The Sea Girls youth 15 team from Frederick goes on the attack against the HSC Sand Blasters squad from Hughesville during the annual Beach 5 Sand Soccer Tournament, Sunday on the beach near Dorchester Street. (Right) The youth 14 team from Waldorf is stymied on a goal during its game against the Top Hat team from Perry Hall.
Marlin Club’s New Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam OC Canyon Kick Off Participants have option to fish from paddleboard or kayak for inaugural event
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 28, 2019) The inaugural Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam is a unique tournament for the area as participants don’t need a boat to compete, but instead they will use a kayak or paddleboard. “It’s totally different,” said Brian Roberts, creator of the tournament. “Inshore and bay fishing is one of my passions and I’m a big fly fishing fan.” For the past seven years, Roberts has run private stand-up paddle board fishing excursions in Ocean City. Roberts, who is also the co-founder of Huk Big Fish Classic, based out of the Talbot Street Pier, wanted to start a tournament where participants could fish from a kayak or paddleboard. “It’s a great way to get out and fish and enjoy the outdoors,” he said. “It’s a simplistic way to fish.” Final registration will take place today, Friday, from 5-8 p.m. at Shark on the Harbor, on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City. An anglers’ meeting
will follow. The cost is $125 per angler. Fishing hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Anglers are permitted to fish all waters within Worcester County, up to three nautical miles from the shore. Weigh-ins will take place each day from 1-5 p.m. at Atlantic Tackle in West Ocean City. During weigh-ins, which are open to the public, there will be music by DJ Wax, vendors and kayak demos. One of the tournament’s sponsors, Lightning Kayaks, will feature its new pedal drive kayak during the weighins. In addition, Robert Field of YakfishTV and YouTube influencer, will be on hand to cover the tournament. Qualifying fish include flounder, striped bass, bluefish, sea trout, sheepshead, tautog, black sea bass, spot, croaker, cobia, red and black drum and Spanish and king mackerel. A Saturday Night Social party will take place beginning at 8 p.m. in Seacrets Distillery on 49th Street in Ocean City. Over $7,000 cash purse will be distributed to the top three anglers. Kayaks and paddleboards as well as other prizes such as rods and reels, will also be awarded.
Each angler’s top-three fish will be weighed. The three heaviest combined weight will win cash prizes. Anglers can weigh three of the same species or different fish. There will also be daily winners for each qualifying species. Each fish will be given a weight point system equal to 100 points per pound. Anglers will receive a bonus 50 points for each fish deemed alive by the weighmaster that is released after weigh-in by tournament officials. Roberts said a number of people have been interested in the tournament. As of Wednesday, 22 people had registered for the event, all from outside the Ocean City area. Some participants hail from Long Island, New York, Virginia Beach, Pennsylvania and from the Western Shore of Maryland. “My goal is to have a great event that people will talk about and to make Ocean City a destination for kayak and stand-up paddleboard fishing,” Roberts said. “I think it’s really going to take off. If we have 30 or 40 people, I think it will be a huge success.” For more information, rules and added entry level calcuttas, visit https://fishnpaddle.com.
tourney, July 5-7 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 28, 2019) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 37th annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament gets underway next week. Registration for the event will begin at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, at the Marlin Club, on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captains’ meeting will follow at 8 p.m. Participants are encouraged to attend, but those who can’t make the registration meeting can sign up for the tournament until 5 p.m. on July 4, by calling the Marlin Club at 410-213-1613, Bob Althauser, director of the Canyon Kick Off with Al Rittmeyer, said. The competition is free for Marlin Club boat members. The entry cost for non-members is $400. Most people who participate are boat club members and compete in the tournament annually, Althauser said. Fishing days are Friday through Sunday, July 5-7. Participants will fish two of the three days. Boats may leave from the Indian River inlet or Ocean City inlet. Weighins will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City each See CANYON Page 82
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Canyon Kick Off weigh-ins next wk. at Sunset Marina Continued from Page 81 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. “Fishing has been pretty strong this year, at least on the tuna side,” Althauser said. “Billfish [fishing] usually turns on right around the tournament.” 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 7, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Marlin Club. Any calcutta participation will allow free entry to the awards banquet. Without participation there will be a $200 charge to attend for up to six people. Althauser hopes this year’s tourna-
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First blue marlin tournament, July 4 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 28, 2019) South Jersey Tournaments has added the July 4 MidAtlantic Cup Blue Marlin Tournament to its “Signature Series” competition lineup this year. “A lot of people think blue marlin fishing picks up later in July and August, but we’re finding more and more blue marlin around Ocean City [Maryland] and New Jersey,” said Aaron Hoffman, tournament director. “[Blue marlin fishing] is starting to pick up. They’re migrating north and with the way the water is, it should be good for the tournament. “Also, the Blue Marlin World Cup is at the same time and people can participate in both, so we’ll see how it goes,” he added. “It’s different from what we’ve done before. It’s a new style, there’s no ment will be as successful as the 2018 edition. The 2018 tournament saw the largest turnout and payout, and most billfish released in the event’s 36-year history. “We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather last year,” Althauser. A total of $107,730 was presented to tournament winners. Seventy-seven boats were registered for the 2018 competition. For more information, visit www.ocmarlinclub.com or call 410-213-1613.
captains’ meeting, no awards ceremony, everything’s done online.” The tournament offers a one prize, winner-take-all cash payout for the single heaviest blue marlin caught. Entry fee is $2,000. Register online at SouthJerseyTournaments.com. Deadline for entry is 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 3. Participants can leave from any port and there are no fishing boundaries. There are four official weigh stations: Manasquan River Inlet, Hoffman’s Marina, and Cape May Inlet, Canyon Club Resort Marina, in New Jersey, Sunset Marina in West Ocean City and Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach. Fishing hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 4. Boated blue marlin must be brought to one of the official weigh stations by midnight.
The minimum length for a blue marlin to qualify is 106 inches lower jaw fork length. All blue marlin below the minimum length should be released. The heaviest blue marlin of the competition will receive 80 percent of all tournament entry fees in addition to an “Admirals Package” fishing vacation in Nosara, Costa Rica, courtesy of Fishing Nosara, worth over $6,800. The package includes seven nights lodging at Casa Capitan at Nosara Paradise Rentals, plus four full days of fishing for up to six anglers. “I think it’s going to be a good event. We’ve gotten more feedback than anticipated,” Hoffman said. “Definitely looking forward to it.” For more information, visit www.SouthJerseyTournaments.com or call 609-884-0177.
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The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course, July 9-11 at the Ocean Pines Library.
Md. Basic Boating Safety Course, July 9-11, in Pines (June 28, 2019) The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course July 9-11 at the Ocean Pines Library. The Maryland Safe Boating Certificate is required for all boat operators born after July 1, 1972 and is awarded after successful completion of the course. The class includes piloting in local waters, tying nautical knots, foul weather tactics, legal issues and com-
mon marine maintenance. The cost is $15 for all three evenings, Tuesday, July 9 through Thursday, July 11. The class will run from 6-9 p.m. each evening. To register or for more information, call Barry Cohen at 410-9354807, or email cgauxoc@gmail.com. Space is limited. There will also be a one-day class on Saturday, Aug. 3, as well as Sept. 3-5.
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(June 28, 2019) Ravens Roost golf tournaments held in Ocean Pines during the last two decades have raised more than $187,000 in scholarships for local students. This year, Ravens Roost #44, based in Ocean City, gave out a total of $14,200 in scholarships to graduating seniors at Stephen Decatur High School and Worcester Preparatory School, and at Indian River High School in Dagsboro, Delaware. Scholarship applications are annually distributed through local schools, and applicants must submit an essay on “The Importance of Athletics in Today’s American Society.” “The golf tournament is our major fundraiser for college scholarships to our local high school seniors,” Don McMullen, co-chair of the event, said. “The Scholarship Committee reviews applications for the Scholar Athlete Scholarships and selects recipients based on their SAT scores, GPAs, community service, reference letters from teachers and coaches, and sports team participation. “We really had some stellar scholar-athletes this year,” he continued. “They exceled not only on the sports fields, but also in the classrooms.” Six scholarships for $2,200 each were distributed to Colin Miller and Chloe Ruddo at Worcester Prep, Brett Derquist and Grace Byers at Stephen Decatur, and Robert Argo and Abigail O’Shields at Indian River. Additionally, Stephen Decatur High School senior Alexis Black was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
The 22nd annual tournament, held last Friday at the Ocean Pines Golf Course, included nearly 70 players and raised more than $12,000 for scholarships, to be distributed next year. A luncheon after the tournament was held at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. “[Ocean Pines Golf Director] John Malinowski and his staff had the course in great shape for our annual tournament,” McMullen said. “The customer service was outstanding at our course, and the Yacht Club luncheon was very good, as well as the customer service there.” McMullen said the event regularly attracts Ravens Roost members from throughout the state, as well as golfers local to Ocean Pines. The tournament is held at the same time each year, in conjunction with the start of the annual Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts convention in Ocean City. Major sponsors for the event this year included Atlantic General Hospital, the Original Greene Turtle, and the Matt Ortt Companies. McMullen said Atlantic General CEO Michael Franklin also participated in the tournament. Many local businesses in Ocean Pines, Ocean City and Delaware sponsor tee signs to support scholarship efforts, while others donate items for a silent auction. “You name the business in this area and they normally contribute, so it’s really a true community support for our tournament,” McMullen said. “We also had volunteer members of Ravens Roost #44 that contributed to the success of this year’s tournament, as they do every year.” For more information on the Ravens Roost #44, visit www.ocravensroost44.com.
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Continued from Page 85 reef on the bottom will become a huge factor. Staying off the bottom will be particularly important in areas such as these. In some of my experiences, Northern California comes to mind. That part of the West Coast of the United States is known for its redwood trees, some of which can be huge. At this one particular surf break I had to be aware of various stumps and large pieces of redwood littering the beach. Damage to a surfboard would be bad enough, never mind to body parts or even worse to get hit in the head and knocked out. Thus, the point of study and observation. A surfer can become so enthused and excited that any period of time
spent in just looking can seem to be a waste. This book that I’ve mentioned speaks of a rule of three. For every foot of wave height spend three minutes in observation. If it’s three feet spend nine minutes. If it’s 10 feet spend 30 minutes or there abouts, and so on. If it’s 20 feet spend an hour and then maybe decide to not go out. This time spent will not only help in the realm of safety but will also enhance the session with more quality time spent on the water. More and better waves ridden with less energy expended. A healthy fear of the water is good but a profound respect is essential. — Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.
Annual Starpower dance competition returns to OC By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) The sixth Starpower Believe Talent Dance Competition will take place at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, July 1-5. Over 300 performers representing 23 studios from seven states will compete in various genres such as jazz, tap, hip-hop, and other dancing styles. Believe National divides groups based on performance level and age. For performance level, the program separates dancers into three groups based on two criteria: the amount of time spent in the studio each week and performance/competition history. “This is a great competition where people can see some amazing dancing,” Believe Talent Registration Manager Larissa Harris said. The competition includes advanced, intermediate and novice dancers. All genres, which includes jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, open, hip hop, contemporary, musical theater and compulsory, will be featured in the competition. All dance categories have multiple age divisions including 8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, and 20 and over.
Believe performances judge more than 20 styles of dance, including baton, clogging, folkloric, pointe, pompon, drill team, jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap and contemporary. Over 500 acts are scheduled to perform during the week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Routines can last anywhere between two and eight minutes. Performances vary each day depending on the type of routines being performed, such as solos, duets, trios and groups. “Ocean City is a great place to hold our dance competition for nationals,” Harris said. There is no cost to watch the competitions. Last year, more than 1,000 people watched the performances, Harris said. Competitors must qualify at a regional event in order to attend the National Finals in Ocean City. The highest scoring groups from the week will compete in the “Battle at Believe” finals on Friday, July 5. The finals will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winners will receive medals, crowns, trophies, scholarships, and Star Dollars toward future Star Dance Alliance events. For more information, visit www.believetalent.com or call 844737-3737.
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