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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) With an eye on obtaining more revenue through rental licensing and responding to constituent concerns about short-term rentals, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday embarked on an effort to clarify and simplify the county’s rental regulations. The undertaking dates back to Dec. 18, 2018, when Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic asked Ed Tudor, director of development review and permitting, to tackle the rental issue to “generate revenue from county property owners who rent their prop-
Market forces rule B’walk buskers With regulations thrown out by courts, street performers battle for share of audience By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) Now in its second summer after municipal government regulations were deemed unconstitutional in court, the street performer business on the Boardwalk has returned to its earlier self-regulating practices. Guitarist Paul Richardson of New York City, a veteran Boardwalk performer for the past decade, said last summer provided a lesson in market forces. “Sometimes, there’s a ton of per-
formers here and, in that case, maybe we make a little bit less,” he said. “If it’s too hard to find a spot to earn sufficiently, people tend not to come back, so it kind or regulates itself.” Violinist Bill Hassay Jr., who was legally vindicated in 2013 in U.S. District Court after the ACLU challenged an aspect of the noise ordinance on his behalf, said the scene on the Boardwalk has returned to previous practices, following the more recent court ruling against city government’s lottery system of performance space assignments. “The ground impact was people were limited to street ends,” he said. “The big impact is that was ruled unconstitutional and now, with the exception of the North Division and
Dorchester Street ends, you can set up anywhere.” The post-litigation outcome is allowing performers increased flexibility regarding space allotments, which is much the same as when Hassay began serenading tourists with violin music in 1995. “We’ve gone from lawsuit to lawsuit right back to where it originally was,” he said. “Before, when we had to be at street ends, it was kind of constipated, where everybody was locked into one spot, and when we were assigned lottery spots and you had to be there or not.” Concurring with those sentiments was magician Joseph Smith, otherwise known as the Amazing Josini, See WITH Page 78
erties for transient use. Tudor also was directed to update the county’s rental license program during a Jan. 22 Worcester County Commissioners meeting. On Tuesday, Tudor clarified that short-term rentals are 28 days are less because units are rented primarily on a weekly basis. The several pieces of legislation that would effect the changes the commissioners seek would cover zoning, tourism permits, taxation and revenue, and mobile home licenses. Tudor said the first bill is comprised of 17 sections that set requirements for the program. “We’re aiming at the operator so an operator doesn’t have more than one contract See COMMISSIONERS Page 80
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House amendments to delay offshore oil drilling passed By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) Environmental groups and commercial fishing interests are applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for approving amendments to the Interior Appropriations Bill that would delay the Trump Administration’s efforts to open more than 90 percent of federal waters to offshore oil drilling. Last month, the House Natural Resource Committee approved amendments to HR 3052, the fiscal 2020 Interior, Environment and related agencies funding bill, to block the launch of offshore drilling activities in the Atlantic, Pacific and eastern Gulf of Mexico. Further, the House also approved an appropriation bill amendment to block funding for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to issue permits for seismic air gun blasting in the Atlantic. Among the environmental groups lobbying for the amendments related to offshore oil and gas exploration was Oceana, which in a press release characterized the practices as completely incompatible with clean coast economies. Jacob Ross, Oceana field campaigns fellow, expressed relief that Congressman Andy Harris supported the measures, following an outpouring of concerns from constituents. “Maryland’s businesses and [residents] depend on an oil-free coast and are celebrating Congressman Harris’ decision to stand with them by voting to block offshore drilling and seismic air gun blasting,” he said.
Mayor Rick Meehan also voiced relief the measures were backed by elected leaders. “We support Congressman Harris’ position to establish a one-year moratorium on both seismic air gun testing and offshore oil drilling,” he said. Ross said until Maryland’s coastline is protected by removing the state from consideration for offshore energy exploration, area businesses, fishing interests and real estate agents will continue pushing to maintain the state’s environment. “Harris understands that the issue of offshore drilling is a priority, one that will continue to bring people together,” he said. Harris was encouraged to vote in favor of the amendments after learning the concerns expressed by Maryland constituents have been echoed by governors from every state on the east and west coast, more than 360 coastal municipalities and roughly 2,200 bi-partisan local, state and federal officials. Diane Hoskins, Oceana campaign director, said in a press release the efforts to stifle oil and gas drilling will be resumed in the Senate. “For nearly three decades, Congress blocked offshore drilling through appropriations measures,” she said. “Now, we’re counting on Congress to enact offshore drilling moratoriums again.” Hoskins said the affirmative vote to stymie offshore drilling highlighted bi-partisan opposition to a dirty and potentially dangerous proposal. “President Trump’s radical offSee SENATE Page 7
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OCPD fosters peaceful vibes on city buses with uniforms Continued from Page 5 This season about a half dozen uniformed and plainclothes officers are assigned to bus detail starting about 9:30 p.m. until bar traffic fades around 3 a.m. “During the daytime, it’s no issues [and] everybody is happy to be here and shaking your hand,” he said. “As soon as the sun goes down, it’s a little bit different town.” Townsend, who spends two nightshifts weekly serving in a uniformed capacity on city buses, said the first couple of hours are filled with mostly tourists going to and from the Boardwalk. During June, the “senior week,” crowd tends to draw most of the focus, specifically earlier in the night, Townsend said. “It makes them feel good that there’s a cop on the bus and it makes the parents feel good there’s a cop on the bus looking after their children,” he said. Approaching midnight, the seats and aisles start to fill with J-1 students and other resort workers making their nightly trek home after a long day. “Half of them are falling asleep on the bus because they’ve worked two and three jobs,” he said. “It’s just a sense of security and it makes them feel safe on the bus.” Once the number of workers start to dwindle is right about when the array of popular watering holes start to empty, which provides the shift’s final task Townsend said. “As soon as we get all the people home from the bars that ride the bus it’s not an issue for the bus drivers, or the other riders, because all the potential problem people have been put to bed for the night,” he said. Although unexpected challenges
are always a reality, Townsend has found the bus detail to be largely enjoyable. “It’s a time to interact with the public,” he said. “We just sit there and shoot the breeze. In his eight nightshifts of riding city buses, Townsend said he has had only one incident of note. “I’ve only kicked one kid off the bus and that was during senior week,” he said. Despite a uniformed police officer being stationed near the driver, Townsend said an over exuberant youth opted to throw a freshly drained beverage container out the bus window. “Instead of charging him, I just made him get off the bus,” he said. But by and large, Townsend said, the sight of law enforcement tends to nip bad bus behavior in the bud. “With us in the buses standing there and greeting them when they initially get on … it’s like an unspoken word, ‘he’s here, I’m not going to do anything,’” he said. “The ones that potentially would cause problems either wave the bus by because they see me … or they can’t find their bus pass. “Talking with bus drivers, it’s seemed like it’s helped with retention,” he said. “It is one less thing for the bus drivers to worry about [and] they can concentrate on driving.” While bus driver recruitment efforts find many candidates willing to work during daylight hours, the applicant pool dwindles after the sun sets. “You’ve got to have a special kind of temperament to ride the buses [at night] and put up with some of the shenanigans that go on,” he said. “We’re on the buses to make sure everyone has an enjoyable summer.”
Senate takes up potential delay for offshore oil drilling Continued from Page 3 shore drilling plan threatens our fishing, tourism and recreation industries that rely on a clean and healthy ocean,” she said. “It’s now up to the Senate to follow in the House’s footsteps to protect our coast.” Oceana officials also noted about 47,000 businesses and around half a million fishing families oppose offshore oil and gas drilling. In Maryland, Oceana said the advent of offshore oil or gas drilling would threaten 96,000 jobs and $6 billion in gross domestic product.
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Ocean City resident George Leukel questioned the attendance estimations of Jellyfish Festival promoters during the Ocean City Council meeting on Monday.
500 people on Friday, maybe a couple thousand on Saturday and maybe a hundred people [for] religious services on Sunday,” he said. In addition to Saturday’s musical acts — Styx, Crack the Sky, The Ravyns and Stone Senate — the Jellyfish Festival featured a slate of newer acts on “Fresh Friday,” and focused on Christian-rock acts for “Music with a Message Sunday.” If future editions of the Jellyfish Fes-
tival are held, Leukel suggested alternative dates be considered and also proposed partnering with Firefly promoters Red Frog Events and Goldenvoice. “If you’ve seen the photos I sent the mayor, you know their festival was packed to the reams [and] you couldn’t get any more people in the Dover Racetrack,” he said. “Our beaches were empty [so] I would suggest that we hire somebody else.”
Councilman Mark Paddack thanked Leukel for providing the documentation and photographs comparing the simultaneous festivals. “I’m going to reach out to [Live Wire Media owner Brad] Hoffman and … Salty [Selt] to discuss some of the things that you had put in here,” he said. Paddack also confirmed a Jellyfish Festival wrap-up report would be forthSee JELLYFISH Page 10
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Jellyfish Festival post-event wrap-up report forthcoming Continued from Page 8 coming to the mayor and council. Mayor Rick Meehan also acknowledged reviewing Leukel’s festival related data “George, I even brought the pictures with me,” he said. Meehan said Leukel outlined valid points in an accompanying letter. “I have your letter … and agree to
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EPA awards MCBP $70,000 grant of supplemental funds By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Maryland Coastal Bays Program $70,000 of supplemental funding on June 13. The program will allocate $20,000 of the funding toward its waste reduction campaign in Ocean City. “Keeping the bay clean is one my top priorities in representing Maryland’s First District,” Congressman Andy Harris, RDistrict 1, stated in a press release. “These funds will help improve the water quality and preserve the ecological integrity that sustains the fishing, oystering, and other bay jobs and activities that are part of our way of life on the Eastern Shore.” Typically, the EPA grants funding to national estuary programs once each year, however, organizations may come up with new projects that require additional funding. “Periodically as the program period progresses … there are other program ideas that we have for funding, that weren’t originally included in our work plan that we submit to [the] EPA,” Executive Director of Maryland Coastal Bays Program Frank Piorko said. Piorko said that the Maryland Coastal Bays Program would use the award to cover the cost of two projects, and poten-
tially a third one as well. A portion of the funding will go toward developing green infrastructure curriculum at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, PiFrank Piorko orko said. As mentioned before, $20,000 will be allocated to the Protect Our Sand & Sea source reduction campaign. The campaign focuses on reducing waste, and has joined with almost 70 businesses in Ocean City. In addition, Piorko envisioned using some of the funding to hire coastal steward interns, and place them in watershed locations so that they may spend the summer doing work related to green infrastructure. “It’s very important that our…senators are supportive, which they are,” he said. “We appreciate them supporting the funding that comes to us, and that helps us do everything from improving and maintaining water quality and ecological integrity of the bay…to doing other programs that relate more to public involvement for improving our visiting guest experience…and [our] environmental message.” For more information, contact the program at mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org.
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County engineer position discussed by commissioners Officials clash on whether to conduct administration transfer or keep job in DRP By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) The question of where the county engineer’s position should fall in the organizational scheme of things stymied the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday, as they wrestled with whether the billet should remain in the development and review department or in the administration. Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins said he hoped to get clarification on the commissioners’ choice on where County Engineer Bill Bradshaw should be assigned, but achieving a consensus proved elusive. “I don’t think that this move changes anything drastically,” Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic said. “I think it frees up the ability for him to do what he’s been doing anyway, and maybe, [it] gives [the department of development review and permitting] less reason to lean on him.” The county engineer position was assigned to the review and permitting department several years ago during the recession, according to Higgins, who added that the engineer’s “workload was split between county proj-
ects and permit review.” He said the proposed shift to administration was broached during an April 9 meeting and was readdressed at a May 14 budget work session. However, Higgins said he was unable to determine if the proposal was ever approved or denied. Nevertheless, Higgins said in a memorandum that “your approved budget reflects the transfer,” and asked the commissioners to clarify their decision. Commissioner Jim Bunting expressed concerns about the proposed change. “This still makes no sense … it just seems like we’re [going to] make things worse,” Bunting said. Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic recommended county officials look at Sussex County, Delaware as an example of adequate permitting process. “As far as getting permits, there’s a reason to [the] work up there,” Mitrecic said. “It’s a lot easier than Worcester County or Ocean City ever dreamed of being.” However, Bunting moved not to transfer the county engineer position to the county administration. Commissioner Chip Bertino seconded the motion, but it failed in a 3-4 vote with Commissioners Bud Church, Ted Elder, Mitrecic, and Diana Purnell dissenting.
Legislation takes effect this week, some impacts in Wor. By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) Among the many pieces of legislation that went into effect on Monday, some of them will have a direct impact on Worcester County, while the effects of others will be more indirect. • Convention Center funding The Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street in Ocean City was slated to have $24.5 million authorized in bond revenue from the Maryland Stadium Authority to help Ocean City pay for a major enhancement after legislation took effect on Monday. This will allow Ocean City to take on another major expansion of the convention center. • Election law revision Certain people without a state driver’s license or identification card using an online ballot application to request an absentee ballot can use the
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‘Caustic chemical’ spills at Berlin Falls Park Enviromental agencies, town officials investigate; cleanup completed Friday By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) Crews worked to mitigate the spill of a “caustic chemical” last week at Berlin Falls Park, according to the Berlin’s Managing Director Jeff Fleetwood. Fleetwood said Town Administrator Laura Allen made him aware of a Facebook post circulating last Wednesday about a potential spill that resulted in the death of wildlife at the site on Old Ocean City Boulevard. Fleetwood said at least one turtle died. He visited the site, located “between the first and second pond,” and town officials then contacted its resident consulting firm, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology Inc. The company recommended that the town contact the Salisbury-based environmental contractor, Chesapeake Environmental Services. Fleetwood said a crew from Chesapeake Environmental Services arrived around 3 p.m. last Wednesday and determined a “caustic chemical had been spilled.” Fleetwood added the liquid had a pH level of 13, which is the same as bleach or oven cleaner, while a neutral pH level is 7. The Maryland Department of the Environment visited the site last Thursday and began an investigation after receiving a report of the chemical spill at the park last Wednesday, according to Jay Apperson, deputy director for the department’s office of communications. “We have agreed on the tactic, and the strategy to do the cleanup,” Fleetwood said. Fleetwood stressed the nearby ponds were not compromised. As for the cleanup process, he said a plan was in place. “All the liquids are [going to] be pumped out and contained,” Fleetwood said. “The soil, the contaminated soil’s [going to] be removed, and then backfilled with clean, fresh soil.” The circumstances leading up to the chemical spill have not been reported. Crews finished containing the area on Friday evening.
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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) County employees will reap the benefits of a 2 percent cost-of-living adjustment that was approved as part of a $201.2 million operating budget for fiscal year 2019-20 during the June 5 Worcester County Commissioners meeting. Additionally, some county employees will receive a step increment of 2.5 percent and longevity pay for eligible employees, according to county officials. The budget was approved in a 61 vote with Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic being the sole dissenter. Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins stressed the importance of incentivizing employees through these types of raises to keep them working in Worcester County. “Due to the increased demand for qualified employees, and unfilled open positions, the commissioners continue to emphasize the importance of both attracting and retaining employees by including both a step and COLA in the last three fiscal years,” Higgins said. The total cost of the package for fiscal year 2019-20 is $1,233,604.
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) Mirroring the national designation issued by the U.S. House of Representatives, Ocean City is proclaiming July as Recreation and Parks Month, with a celebration set for July 20 at Northside Park, 125th Street bayside. Mayor Rick Meehan welcomed Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito, Recreation Superintendent Kate Gaddis and Parks Superintendent Gary Collier for a proclamation presentation during the City Council meeting on Monday. “We’ve got the whole executive branch,” Meehan quipped. Lighthearted observations aside, Meehan said recreation is a vital element for the resort community and provides added amenities for both tourists and residents. “For those of us who have lived here for a long time and raised our kids here, we know how many activities they have [at Northside Park],” he said. “As times continues to roll and we become grandparents, darn if we’re not back up there again.” Among the merits mentioned in the
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proclamation is the importance of park facilities and recreation programs to enhance quality of life by providing healthy activities that improve the economic and environmental well being of a community. Speaking for the assembled leadership team, Petito acknowledged a few faces were missing. “I’m sorry that [Golf Superintendent] Joe Perry and [Golf Pro] Bob
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Recreation dept. event on July 20 to offer free fun Continued from Page 14 community.” From Petito’s viewpoint, the goal is to provide quality recreation, cultural and social opportunities for community members. “Safe, clean and enjoyable park facilities [help] to enhance the quality of life,” she said. To help celebrate Recreation and Parks Month, about 45 youth camp programs are scheduled during July, as well as numerous adult sports activities, Petito said. “We are continuing to do our free value-added events [such as] ‘Movies on the Beach,’ [and] ‘Family Beach Olympics,’” she said. Additionally, Petito said a special event is slated to highlight Recreation and Parks Month on Saturday, July 20 from 2-4 p.m. at Northside Park, 125th Street. “There will be water-based games and things of that nature in one of our most beautiful parks,” she said. Prior to that event, she said a ribbon cutting for the re-opening of Gorman Park on 136th Street is scheduled for July 10 at 11 a.m. Petito said the public is welcome to attend both events.
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WAITING IN LINE Motorists and pedestrians await the Route 50 bridge reopening after a brief mechanical-related closure last Thursday afternoon.
Golf Course Rd. to close Wednesday By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) The State Highway Administration will close Golf Course Road at eastbound Route 50 on Wednesday, July 10, from 9 p.m. and continuing overnight to install drainage pipes as part of the shared-use path construction. “The closure is necessary for motorist and worker safety during installation of a drainage pipe across Golf Course Road,” SHA Community Liaison Bob Rager said. SHA hopes to complete the installation
in one night, but, if necessary, will close the road the following night as well. “We considered a later work start, but that would have ensured a second night and possibly a third depending on weather,” Rager said. SHA will be posting detour signs that will direct traffic to Route 611, Stephen Decatur Highway, and Route 707, Old Bridge Road. “The goal [was] to find a date...to knock it [construction] out in one long night with minimal...disruption” he said.
The shared-used path construction was unveiled last Tuesday, June 25. The path will connect downtown Ocean City and West Ocean City, from the Route 50 bridge to route 611. The construction will require occasional changes in traffic. “Motorists should be alert for occasional shoulder closures and off-peak lane closures. Overnight turn-lane closures may be necessary…” a SHA press release said. For more information, contact SHA at 443-463-3678.
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Experts on waste discuss future of recycling By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) In January 2018, China imposed strict regulations on its recyclable waste imports, and soon followed a plethora of news media outlets declaring the move was the “death” of recycling. Chaz Miller and Lori Scozzafava — veterans of the recycling industry — helped demystify this notion and other misconceptions on waste Monday, June 24, at the Maryland Municipal League summer conference at the Ocean City convention center. “I don’t want to present ... a face of false optimism,” Miller, the former director of the National Waste and Recycling Association, said to an audience of municipal officials. “This ... is probably the most challenging year since curbside recycling began in San Francisco and Madison, Wisconsin, back in 1968. But we’ve been here before.” The market is cyclical, and this current downturn in recycling is the sixth one. During these market lows, Miller said it was often easy to forget that slumps and surges are normal, and that the market would recover within a few years. Furthermore, the U.S. has seen positive trends in recycling and waste reduction in the last decade and a
on waste and recycling, when it’s only one part of a multi-faceted problem. “If you don’t want to lose your recycling ... and you want to see improvements, one of the ways to do that is to look at the highest quantity of materials in your waste stream,” Scozzafava, the recycling division chief, said.
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half. “Between 2000 and 2015, the population grew at three times the rate the garbage grew, [and] the economy grew at four times the rate the garbage grew,” he said. “It makes me wonder, why isn’t anyone celebrating this, and why is this piece of news sort of lost in the media shuffle?” Most importantly, the media has not given all of the facts about the current recycling situation. “Export markets, including the Chinese, never took the majority of our recyclables. Domestic markets did and still do,” Miller wrote in an article for Waste360.
In addition, the Chinese government hasn’t banned all recyclable waste. While mixed paper and mixed plastics are banned in China, pulp, pellets and resin made from recycled paper and plastic are still acceptable. This does not negate the gravity of the current crisis, but it does help put things into perspective, and also helps to point out a huge flaw in the way Americans think about waste and recycling: the issue is overgeneralized and oversimplified. Along with the misconceptions surrounding the Chinese ban, Miller and Scozzafava highlighted how plastic dominates almost every conversation
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More than just plastic recyclable Continued from Page 19 ual consumer issue, but that businesses also play a large role. She used food waste as an example. “A lot of this food waste is not necessarily coming from your residence,” she said. “It could be coming from your businesses, especially your grocery stores, your restaurants, your food manufacturers and so forth. Those are streams that need to be targeted.” From there, Scozzafava expanded on this idea of collective work by introducing the idea of economies of scale. “It will be difficult for any municipality to economically pursue zero waste on their own, especially the smaller communities,” she said. Recycling runs most efficiently in large quantities, so Scozzafava suggested that municipalities work with their counties and regionalize their recycling programs in
order to maximize the process. Miller and Scozzafava also mentioned improving the quality of recyclable waste so that it can re-enter the market. “It’s not recycling if you can’t get material back into the marketplace,” Scozzafava said. “You can collect all you want, but if it goes through a processing facility, and they can’t market the material, it can be trashed or it can be sitting there just as good as trash.” While the next few years will be challenging, Miller and Scozzafava were optimistic about the future of recycling. Domestic markets have been emerging for quite some time, and technology continues to improve, so there is still life that flows within the market. “I’m optimistic about it [recycling],” Miller said. “Yes, times are looking pretty tricky, but if we learn something, and we learn what is achievable, then I think we can definitely make it to [our] goals.”
No recycling in OC since 2010 By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) The Town of Ocean City has not had an all-encompassing recycling program since 2010. Public Works Director Hal Adkins said the program was dropped to save the town money — approximately $500,000 a year. If that number has been consistent over the last nine years, that would mean that re-
sort government has been able to save approximately $4.5 million. Almost 90 percent of Ocean City’s trash is sent to the Covanta incinerator in Chester, Pennsylvania. However, the city does still recycle white goods, such as refrigerators and washing machines, and it maintains a used oil and anti-freeze recycling drop off program.
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Management focuses on high-quality service Continued from Page 20 in profit more this year in May than it did last year in May. Now that’s not sales increases. Those are profit increases. “That’s an amazing statistic,” he continued. “We put in perspective that if we just do exactly the same from here on out for the last 11 months of the year in both these facilities as we did last year not increasing by a single penny, we’re going to end the year up $88,000 in profit and more than we did last year.” In order to bring up profits, the company focused on better customer service and food quality. It also cut some costs without sacrificing the quality. “We buy in bulk,” DeAngelus said. “When you buy in bulk [with] all the properties we have, we get a better price on food and on liquor. Our staff is so well trained that you don’t need as many people on. One person can do the job of one and a half. So if you have 20 people on who can do the job of 30 people, then you’re saving money in labor. Between both facilities, Matt Ortt Companies employs around 150 staff members. “Of course, our service has always been our strong point … we make a point to hire the smile and teach the skill,” he continued. “That’s not just at
the Ocean Pines locations … that’s at all of our locations.” Extensive remodeling had to be done at both facilities, and that has helped as well. For the beach club, most of the walls have been removed to become more of an open space concept with removable windows as the walls instead. The company also renovated the kitchen area of the Yacht Club, which originally looked like a cafeteria, and transformed it into a dining room space. “We’ve done some great remodeling,” DeAngelus said. “The board allowed us to remodel the beach club and what a difference it has made. We had our first wedding there since we’ve taken over and the pictures are phenomenal. You would never ever know you were at the beach club … it’s just a spectacular venue now.” The response has been very positive, DeAngelus said. “In Ocean Pines, I was walking through the dining room [at the Yacht Club] and a guy was there with his family and he saw me walk into the dining room,” DeAngelus said. “He literally in the middle of his meal put his knife and fork down, got up and came over to say to me, ‘I just want to tell you thank you for everything you’ve done here.’ “Here’s a guy who interrupted his meal with his family to get up and tell
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me how much he appreciates what I’ve done,” he continued. “That’s amazing. That makes me feel so appreciated that all it does is make me want to work harder. I want everybody to feel the way that one guy felt.” Now the company is competing against itself to bring in more profits for the yacht club and beach club since Ocean Pines and the Ortt Companies signed a two-year deal last May to manage both facilities. “We were given great customer serv-
ice and the food quality was better and the entertainment was better and our customer satisfaction level was really high,” he continued. “It’s been really rewarding. You know whenever you succeed it makes it more fun.” DeAngelus said there have been preliminary talks about extending that contract, which expires next April. “We’re going to renegotiate and hopefully we can extend it,” he said. “We’re hoping to do this for many years to come with Ocean Pines.”
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OC hotel seeks owner of stuffed toy By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) The staff at the Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront hotel, on 3200 North Baltimore Ave., is on the hunt for the owner of a stuffed puppy toy left at the hotel last week. “One of our guests turned it in,” Front Desk Supervisor Michelle Wilkin said. “It looked so loved…[I’m] sure somebody is missing it.” The hotel posted on its Facebook page
pictures of the stuffed toy with the caption, “Please help, I’m lost. I’m being well loved and still having fun, but I miss my family.” The post has garnered over 500 likes on Facebook, and features silly photos of the stuffed toy chilling by the pool and enjoying a Puppuccino—a cup filled with whipped cream—from Starbucks. “How thoughtful of [you] to try find[ing] the owner of the stuffed doggy,” one Facebook user commented on the post. “I’m sure the rightful owner will
thank [you] once the stuffed doggy is returned.” The puppy toy is brown with a bedazzled heart-shaped nose. It has a shoestring necklace with a ring-shaped pendant, and a beaded string as a collar. Although the toy does not have a nametag, the staff has decided to nickname it “Sandy” for now. If you are the owner of the toy, contact the Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront hotel at 410-289-6444.
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OC Chamber OKs officers, directors (July 5, 2019) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has approved new officers and directors, following the recommendations of the organization’s nominating committee. The incoming board members will be formally introduced at the annual awards celebration at the Clarion hotel on 101st Street, Sept. 26. The following people were presented to serve a one-year term on the Board of Directors, expiring Aug. 31, 2020: Chad Toms, Whitford, Taylor and Preston and Ryan James, Mother’s Cantina. Nominated as director to serve a twoyear term, to expire Aug. 31, 2021, was Stefanie Gordy, Salisbury University. The committee presented the following people nominated as director to serve a three-year term, to expire Aug. 31, 2022: Cole Taustin, Blu Crabhouse and Raw Bar/Embers, MadFish; Joe Magnolia, Five Star Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. Ruth Waters, of the Harrison Group Resort Hotels was nominated to serve the remainder of her two-year term. Named directors to serve the remainder a three-year term on the board, to expire Aug. 31, 2020, were Brett Wolf, Professional Mortgage, Bobbi Sample, Ocean Downs Casino, and Joe Wilson, Condominium Realty. The people nominated as directors to serve the remainder of their three-year terms on the board to expire Aug. 31, 2021 were Sal Fasano, LaQuinta Inn and Suites, Sallie Johnson, Farmers Bank of Willards, and Joe Groves, Delmarva Condo Managers Association. Nominated as ex-officio members were John Gehrig, Ocean City Town Council/D3, and Joe Mitrecic, Worcester County Commissioners/Mitrecic Builders. Additionally, the following persons have been nominated for one-year terms as officers: Immediate Past-Chair Stephanie Meehan, Funcade, Chair Toni Keiser, Atlantic General Hospital, ChairElect Bob Thompson, OC Aquafit, Treasurer Phillip Cheung, CG Accounting Group, Secretary Stephen Pastusak, Jolly Roger Amusements.
assaulted a 15-year-old female during an argument, police said. The investigation began in mid-June, and it involved the Maryland State Police, Child Protective Services and the Somerset County Department of Social Services. The sheriff’s office also investigated the matter, according to the statement. An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday
and he was arrested the same day at his home. Sheriff Matt Crisafulli suspended Barr on June 13 “pending the outcome of this criminal proceeding,” police said. “I take these charges very seriously, and I applaud the diligence and care taken by both the Maryland State Police and the Department of Social Services.
It’s important that everyone knows that the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office values transparency and sharing critical information with the public,” Crisafulli said Tuesday. “While I cannot comment further, as it could jeopardize the investigation, I fully believe that the community deserves to know when a member of this agency has been charged with a crime.”
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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) A 39-year-old Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputy accused of assault on a minor was arrested Tuesday, the Maryland State Police and sheriff’s office said in a joint statement. Christopher M. Barrs, of Newark, was charged with second-degree assault and second-degree child abuse, according to law enforcement officials. He was released on a $15,000 unsecured personal bond following a hearing before a district court commissioner. The charges stem from a multi-agency investigation into allegation that Barrs
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Dickens Parlour Theatre to present magic shows in OC By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) The Dickens Parlour Theatre has brought the magic back to Ocean City for the seventh year, with shows taking place at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Hotel on 67th Street. The magical entertainment kicked off June 26 and will run until Sept. 1, with shows nightly at 7:30 p.m., except for Mondays. “Each performer has a different act, that’s what keeps it different,” said Jay Read, theater assistant manager. “People want to have fun, and we provide live entertainment.” Dickens on the Road show came to Ocean City seven years ago when Holiday Inn Oceanfront invited the magicians to perform one night a week. The show was so popular that in the following years the group has performed up to seven nights a week. Magicians will perform six nights a week this year, which will be filled with sleight-of-hand tricks, comedy and audience interaction. While the audience enjoys the entertainment of a magic show, guests may not realize the hard work that goes into putting on a production. As the company presents performances in Ocean City, it also runs shows in Millville, Delaware, where Dickens Parlour Theatre is based.
In addition, magicians must be acutely aware of their audience, and what they seek in a performance. “Stay up with time,” Read said Jay Read about the obstacles of being an entertainer. “A performer has to know what plays to what kind of audience. If you have 99 kids in an audience, you can’t do all card tricks. You’ve got to gear your show to be adaptable to young and old [guests].” Mark Phillips, an award-winning magician, will entertain Ocean City through July 5. Read will perform July 6-7, 20-21 and 23-28, Aug. 2-7 and Aug. 30Sept. 1. Randy Forster, a master of card tricks, will be in Ocean City July 9-14, 16-19 and July 30-Aug. 1, Aug. 8-13 and 21-29. Dave Cox, who performs comedic magic acts, will perform from Aug.1420. Performances are subject to change. Tickets for the show cost $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. For more information on the magicians, to buy a ticket or to see updated performance schedules, visit ocmagicshow.com or dptmagic.com.
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Thirty-eight graduate from OCBP Surf Rescue Academy By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) Thirty-eight new lifeguards will take the stands this summer after completing the Ocean City Beach Patrol Rookie Graduation on Thursday, June 27. “We’ve got a lot of young talent out here,” Lt. Jeff Brabitz said during the test on Thursday. “They’ve been instructed on everything they’re supposed to do and today we’re just looking to see if they remember everything, familiarize and celebrate their accomplishments.” During the Rookie Graduation ceremony, participants who trained in the Surf Rescue Academy had to successfully complete seven stations set up at the inlet beach. They had 15 minutes to complete each station. In the first station, rookies coordinated with the Ocean City Coast Guard and the Department of Natural Resources in an assisted rescue where victims were swimming too close to the jetty’s sharp rocks lining the edge of the inlet shoreline. “They come motivated,” Capt. Butch Arbin said. “To sign up, to show up to a whole day of testing, go through a week-long academy – which is very stressful – it’s physically
and mentally demanding, and for them to come out on the other end is great.” The second station involved teamwork in a rescue for a victim who swam out too far with the assistance of a land line, a bright yellow rope used to help pull the swimmer and lifeguards back to shore. Medical attention was the primary focus of the third station, where rookies had to practice the removal of victims and stabilization of neck or back injuries. Another team effort, multiple lifeguards had to attempt to stabilize a victim with a potential neck injury in the water. The fourth station required the use of paddleboards to practice entering and exiting the surf to complete a rescue. Teamwork was another key role in the fifth station, where rookies had to work together to locate a submerged victim. Typically, this type of action is required when a struggling victim is too exhausted to swim any longer or becomes unconscious. At the sixth station, rookies learned how to launch jet skis into the water to assist in a long-range rescue. Graduates pick up and turn the jet ski, See ROOKIES Page 27
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Continued from Page 26 manned by a veteran lifeguard, and push it into the water. “They love the job, they want to do it and we don’t have problems getting people to return because once they have the job they love it,” Arbin said. For the seventh and final station, lifeguard prospects ran 300 meters and collaborated to recover a “victim” that was buried in a sand hole. Once all stations were completed by each group, the rookies lined up and ran past veterans and family members to shake hands with Arbin, signifying the end of their training and the beginning of their careers as lifeguards. This year there were 30 less rookies compared to 2018, but a higher return rate from veteran guards, Arbin said. “Today’s youth are not as physically active as they used to be,” Arbin said. “We still get athletes but the percentage of that age group – 18-22, which is our hiring age – is just less active. “We have less but the quality is the same, because we only accept a certain quality,” he continued. “We’ve still got incredibly good athletes. They’re motivated, they’re personable, they’re exactly what we’re looking for.” Graduates receive the temporary role of probational surf rescue technicians until they complete four requirements to be promoted to surf
rescue technician step one. In order to be promoted graduates need to perform the following: • Work 21 days on a stand (one day has to be at least 3.5 hours) after successful completion of Surf Rescue Academy, without any policy infraction or employee incident. A policy infraction will re-start the 21-day count • Obtain three weeks of satisfactory written performance evaluations • Pass a semaphore communications test • Attend and complete Rookie Graduation Anyone seeking employment with the Ocean City Beach Patrol must successfully complete all aspects of an eight-phase pre-employment physical skills evaluation. Testing for Ocean City Beach Patrol to work next summer will be offered in Ocean City, with the first opportunity on Saturday, Aug. 3. Seven additional opportunities will be offered both in Ocean City and throughout the region. Prior to the start of the academy and each year they return to the patrol, lifeguards must pass a mandatory drug test. During the Surf Rescue Academy, each rookie is trained and assessed in all necessary skills, techniques, procedures and protocols of the beach patrol. For more information, visit www.ococean.com/ocbp or call 410289-7556.
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Children ages 7 and up can learn life-saving procedures and prepare themselves to become lifeguards during the three-day Junior Lifeguard program held in Ocean Pines throughout the summer.
OP children can sign up for junior lifeguard program By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) Ocean Pines children can beat the summer heat while learning skills that can help them become a lifeguard with the junior lifeguard patrol program. Created in 2014, the program run by Operations Director Colby Phillips helps children as young as 7 years old learn what they would need to know if they want to become a lifeguard. “It puts the kids through the skills of what it would be to be an actual lifeguard,” Phillips said. “They learn a lot about water safety skills, education about the pool and water in general.” In addition to water safety instruction, the Ocean Pines Fire Department See OP Page 29
Cancer, if work has been taking up too much of your time, you may need to schedule a few days off and focus on recharging yourself. Enjoy some wellearned rest and relaxation.
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OP junior lifeguard program similar to OCBP Continued from Page 28 will demonstrate what needs to be done in the event of an emergencies. Children also will be taught the basics of CPR and first aid. The junior lifeguard program has three levels: beginner, crew chief and officer, similar to the Ocean City Beach Patrol hierarchy. “It’s very similar to the Ocean City Beach Patrol, which is where the idea came from,” Phillips, who used to serve on the Beach Patrol, said. “When I started with Ocean Pines, I had gotten the idea from my 20 years as a sergeant.” Children can choose either the junior lifeguard or the junior officer program. Once someone has graduated to junior crew chief level, he or she can apply to become an officer. Officers learn skills similar to Red Cross-certified lifeguards, such as using rescue mannequins, practicing full backboard extraction with head stabilization and assisting with passive victims and other essential skills. There have been many times that older students who want to do more get directed toward the Beach Patrol, Phillips said. “A lot of the time, once the kids have gone through all three of our levels, they
want to do more,” she said. “Then we let them know about the positions at the Beach Patrol, which is more intense because you are in the ocean.” Some will even return to work at the Pines when they are old enough. “It’s also a recruitment for us, because, since 2014, we’ve had numerous kids go through all three stages and when they turn 15, they’ve actually come to work for us,” Phillips said. “We’ve had three of our junior guards become part of our team. It’s really neat to be able to recruit [them] and we benefit by getting to know them before they work for us.” Most importantly though, the program is about having fun, swimming and learning to respect the water. “I’m really proud of the program just because the kids really seem to have a lot of fun and it’s educational at the same time,” Phillips said. “Plus, water safety is so important, especially in this area, so we’re teaching them skills while they’re being educated.” More than 500 children have participated in the program since its inception. Typically, there will be one instructor unless a larger group of students is involved, in which case one or two more helpers are included. The program accepts a maximum of 25 students per
OC museum celebrates past with tandem surf challenge (July 5, 2019) During the months of June and July, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is celebrating the history of surfing within Ocean City with its “Repeat the Past Tandem Surfing Challenge.” Whether an experienced long-time surfer or someone who just enjoys wading in the waves, all are invited to take part in the tandem surfing challenge. It includes tandem surfing on a surfboard, body board or paddle board. It can be with a friend, child, or beloved pet, anything goes in this tandem surfing challenge. Snap a photo and send it to christine@ocmuseum.org or post the picture to Instagram using #tandemsurfingocmd. From June 1 to Aug. 1, the museum will be sharing photos and surfing pictures from decades past on its Facebook and Instagram pages. Tandem surfing started in Hawaii in the1920s, soon migrating to California then making its way to the East Coast. When the 1960s rolled around, the surfing culture in Ocean City was in full swing. At that time George Feehley, longtime Ocean City local and Geni Chaski partnered up and took tandem surfing by storm. This tandem team could be spotted surfing on 12th Street and were a source of entertainment for evening Boardwalk strollers. “This tandem surfing challenge serves as an opportunity for novice or ex-
perienced surfers to celebrate the everchanging sport of surfing.” said Museum Curator Sandy Hurley. For more information, call 410-2894991 or visit www.ocmuseum.org. The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is located at 813 S. Atlantic Ave., on the south end of the Boardwalk, across from the Inlet Village.
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Ocean City residents Edel Anderson, left, and Hilma McFarland pose with Star Charities’ president Anna Foultz during the organization’s Western Country Night at Ocean Downs in Ocean Pines last year.
Star Charities’ 22nd Western Country Night set for July 11 By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) Tickets are still available for the 22nd annual Western Country Night at the Ocean Downs, Thursday, July 11. The event, which will start at 5 p.m., was created by 93-year-old Anna Foultz and hosted each year by Ocean Pines nonprofit Star Charities for the benefit of wounded soldiers. “The place is well organized and you can have a lot of fun watching the horses,” Foultz said. “It’s a wonderful event … we all enjoy it.” This year, money raised from the event will go toward the Achilles Foundation, 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. During the event, Foultz encourages everyone to bring their best cow-
boy hats and boots for the Westernthemed fundraiser. “We all dress up like cowgirls [and cowboys],” Foultz said. “We have a great time every year.” More than 100 tickets have already been sold, and must be ordered in advance. Around 20 tickets are still available for the event. “I’d like to thank the casino for helping us,” Foultz said. “They’re the reason we’re able to hold this event every year.” Foultz said the Country Western Night event generally draws about 125 people and takes up three levels of the restaurant section of the casino, on Racetrack Road near Ocean Pines. Tickets cost $26 and include an all-you-can-eat buffet, door prizes, and live music by Sharon Sorrentino. There will also be live horse racing that evening at Ocean Downs. For tickets, contact Foultz at 410641-7667.
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Motherhood Walk at park in Berlin to be held July 20 (July 5, 2019) The Grace Center will hold a Motherhood Walk at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin on Saturday, July 20. The nonprofit maternal and women’s health center will be partnering with Worcester Goes Purple to raise awareness for members of the community that battle addictions. Worcester Goes Purple is an awareness project to engage the community in preventing substance abuse and promoting healthy life choices. For more information, visit www.worcestergoespurple.com. Grace Center’s mission for the Motherhood Walk is to come beside women throughout their maternal journey to educate and empower them to fight against addiction, regardless of how that may look for their family. Community members are encouraged to attend to help raise awareness for this cause. Registration for the event will begin at 8:30 a.m. The walk start at 9 a.m. The cost is $20, which includes an event Tshirt. Light breakfast will be available for purchase. To purchase tickets for the Motherhood Walk, call 443-513-4124 or go to www.gracematernalhealth.org/events/.
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Popular Ocean City spots featured in children’s book By Sara Nickoles Intern (July 5, 2019) Beyond the scrapbook with well-timed photobombs, families can relive their cherished Ocean City memories in the book, “The A B ‘Seas’ of Ocean City, Maryland.” Katherine Ruskey, a fourth-grade math teacher in Baltimore County and part-time sign language interpreter, published her children’s book in August. The book guides readers through the many vacation and local favorite spots from Assateague Island to the Boardwalk. While Ruskey wrote the book for the target age level of a young reader, all members of the family will enjoy the stroll down memory lane as the name of their favorite ice cream shop or Boardwalk stop comes across one of the 30 colorfully-illustrated pages. “I usually tell people the age range is from 1-99,” Ruskey said. “Anyone that reads this book will be able to feel some type of connection – whether it’s the smell of Thrasher’s fries or the feel of the salt in your hair after a long day at the beach.” Ruskey has been visiting Ocean City for nearly 30 years. She began
coming to the resort on vacation in grade school. This connection to happy family memories is what the book was truly about for Ruskey. “I wanted to write K. Ruskey the book for kids and families to be able to look back and remember all of the special time that they’ve spent together,” she said. “It was all geared toward family for me. I wanted kids to read the book and say, ‘Remember when we…’ or ‘I remember when we…’ and I hope that they grow up doing the same with their families.” This is likely achievable as every child who visits Ocean City will usually have a smile on their face at some point as their feet approach their long-awaited vacation spot. “It’s all my favorite…OK, maybe Dumser’s. I can’t pass up a peanut butter fudge milkshake,” Ruskey said. With the book available from online retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Austin Macauley Publishers, families can reminisce and enjoy the pleasant memories of the beach from home.
However, this trip back to the beach costs much less than the oceanfront hotel room as paperback copy is $12.99 and hardcover versions are $24.99. Ruskey, who began writings as a child, is continuing with that venture as she looks forward to the release of her second children’s book in the fall. Titled, “Let’s Have a Parade,” it features aspects of the well-known Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which Ruskey is about to be part of for the fourth consecutive year. Ocean City remains in Ruskey’s heart and mind as she thinks of future works to come. “I have a Christmas book in the works, entirely unrelated to Ocean City but still vacation related, and I am thinking about dabbling into the novel genre featuring Ocean City as the main setting,” Ruskey said.
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Finishing up a meal at Albertino’s on 131st Street, Thursday, June 27, from left, are Joanne Rukowisz, of Baltimore, Diane and Tim Heim of Ocean Pines and Ted Rukowisz, of Baltimore.
Polishing off a pizza at Albertino’s on 131st Street, Thursday, June 27, from left, are Owen Pace, Isabella Cox-Pace, 12, and Patrick Cox, of Owings, Maryland.
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Celebrating five years of Beach Barrels on 132nd Street, Thursday, June 27, from left, are Ocean City residents Ken Fuegel, Josie and Jerry Diclementi and Hugh Cavallaro.
The Gainey family, of Ocean City, from left, Brad, Chris, Herb, Katerina and David, enjoy some music and food during the anniversary party for Beach Barrels on 132nd Street, Thursday, June 27.
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Preparing to eat a gorgeous plate of sushi at Nori Sushi on 114th Street, Friday, June 28, from left, are Ocean City residents Kathleen, Delaney, Nate and Mike Abercrombie.
Hanging out at Nori Sushi on 114th Street and getting some drinks on Friday, June 28, from left, are Ally Sassano, Willie Wright, Matt Wyatt and Lexi Jones of Baltimore.
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Nori Sushi Bar & Grill celebrated its first anniversary on Friday, June 28. Pictured, from left, are staff members Saphara Lambrinos, Pete Langan, and Chef Yanni Lambrinos and Basil Christian, right. They are joined by Bryce Phillips, second from right.
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Ordering sushi and appetizers at Nori Sushi on 114th Street, Friday, June 28, are Lindsey and Joey Kline, of Los Angeles, California.
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Vanilla cheesecake with mixed berries recipe By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (July 5, 2019) The art of entertaining takes much planning and every detail must be considered. Preparing homemade desserts can be time consuming and add to the level of stress. As a result, storebought alternatives have become popular and are totally acceptable. But there are special occasions where one will want to take the time to make a decadent final course. Cheesecake is not complicated and can be a delicious option. Just a few tips can ensure success and give one the confidence to give it a try. Room temperature cream cheese is a must. It blends better with the other ingredients. If the cream cheese is too cold, the consistency will be lumpy and so will your finished cake. Blending the cheesecake batter is a delicate balance of mixing and timing. You need to mix the batter enough to avoid lumps, but not to the point where the batter will absorb too much air. The absorption of too much air will cause your cheesecake to rise too rapidly which increases the chances for cracks. Crowning your cheesecake with a “top coat” also reduces the chances for cracks and at the same time provides a silky, smooth finish. It only takes a few extra minutes and is highly suggested. There is no getting around it, a springform pan is well worth the money. The removable sides make the task of removing the cheesecake from the pan to the serving plate much easier. Always double wrap the bottom of your pan in aluminum foil. You will be cooking your cheesecake in a water bath, and the foil is a preventive measure so water does not leak in and cause your crust to get soggy. Cooking a cheesecake in a water bath is imperative for a successful dish. A water bath is the technique of putting your cake pan in a container of water while baking. The water helps the heat disperse evenly, which again helps avoid cracks. It is important to allow the cheesecake to cool gradually. After the cheesecake has finished cooking, turn off the stove and keep the oven door closed for a period of time. Resist the temptation to open the door and peak at your finished product. When slicing a cheesecake, dip your knife in warm water, dry it off, and proceed to cut the cake. This process will produce sharp lines for a better
presentation. Do this with every slice. Vanilla cheesecake with mixed berries is a stunning finale to any meal. The following recipe is time consuming but it is also very easy to make. Your family and guests will gobble up every bite. Enjoy!
Vanilla Cheesecake with Mixed Berries Crust ½ cup unsalted butter 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons sugar pinch of fine (table) salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg parchment paper
aluminum foil 9-inch springform pan 1. Melt the butter, covered in a medium microwavable-safe bowl, or on the stovetop in a small pan. 2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom of the pan, and grease the sides with some of the melted butter or cooking spray. 3. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
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July 6: Walk of Shame, 1 p.m.; The Runner Ups, 7 p.m. July 7: No Byscuyts, 1 p.m.; Charles Kavoossi, 7 p.m. July 8: Dave Sherman, 1 p.m.; Johnny Mojo, 7 p.m. July 9: Remy & Smooth, 1 p.m.; Nate Clendenen, 7 p.m. July 10: Murphy’s Law, 1 p.m.; Jason Lee, 7 p.m. July 11: TBD, 1 p.m.; Spiffy & Friends, 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 July 5: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Over Time, 5-9 p.m. July 6: Top Shelf Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; Funk Shue, 5-9 p.m. July 7: Shortcut Sunny, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick Band, 4-8 p.m. July 8: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. July 9: Chris Sacks Duo, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Aaron Howell Duo, 3:30-7:30 p.m. July 10: Chino Rankin, noon to 3 p.m.; The Chest Pains, 4-8 p.m. July 11: Keri Anthony, noon to 3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-6331 www.cowboycoastoc.com July 5: Wes Spangler, 6 p.m.; DJ Tops Cut Off Team, 9 p.m. July 6: Jason Mitchell, 6 p.m.; DJ Tops Cut Off Team, 9 p.m. July 11: Throwback Thursday w/P. O. D. (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 July 5: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 6: Chris Button, 2 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 7: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; Jada Lee Band, 7:30 p.m. July 8: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 8 p.m. July 9: Dust N’ Bones, 6 p.m. July 10: Dock Party w/DJ Billy T, 4 p.m.; Trivia w/DJ Bigler, 8 p.m.
July 11: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m. HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com July 5: DJ Wax, 4-8 p.m. July 7: This Your Monkey, 3-7 p.m. M.R. DUCKS BAR & GRILLE 311 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com July 5: Barrel Chested Beer Bellies, 5 p.m. July 6: Johnny Bling, 5 p.m. July 7: Over Time, 4 p.m. July 10: DJ Batman, 5 p.m. OCEAN 13 13th Street on the boardwalk Ocean City www.Ocean13ocmd.com 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. July 5-6: New Censation, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Lenny’s Deck Bar July 5-7: On The Edge, 5-10 p.m. July 8-9: First Class, 5-10 p.m. July 10: First Class, 4-9 p.m. July 11-14: First Class, 5-10 p.m. OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org July 5: Great Train Robbery, 6-10 p.m. July 6: Beatlegacy, 6-10 p.m. July 7: First Class, 6-10 p.m. PICKLES
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706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com July 5: Beats by Jeremy, 9 p.m.; Ray & the Revolvers, 10 p.m. July 6: Sean Loomis, 9 p.m. July 7: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m. July 9: Beats by Adam Dutch, 9 p.m. July 11: Beats by Wax, 9 p.m.
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Ordering dinner at Albertino’s on 131st Street, Thursday, June 27, are Ryan and Lauren Lafferty of Selbyville, Delaware.
Enjoying some snacks during the anniversary party at Beach Barrels on 132nd Street, Thursday, June 27, from left, are Harrisburg, Pennsylvania residents Macy, 12, Bill and Judy Creps.
NOW PLAYING Continued from Page 34 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com July 6: The Stims, 4-8 p.m. July 7: Dalton Elliot (from American Idol), 4-8 p.m. July 10: Rick Artz (from Love Seed Mama Jump), 4-8 p.m. July 11: David Pruitt, 4-8 p.m. TRADER LEE’S LIVE 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 443-614-4119
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ELVIS TRIBUTE Bob Lougheed & the Memphis Mafia provide smoking renditions of Elvis songs to honor the legacy of the “King of Rock and Roll” during Sundaes in the Park at Northside Park, 125th Street, on Sunday.
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Get to know surf rescue technicians By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (July 5, 2019) Although people refer to them as lifeguards, the people responsible for your safety on the beach of Ocean City, are actually known as surf rescue technicians. Surf rescue technician is the certification level obtained by the men and women in the red bathing suits who watch over the beach in the white stands, once they have successfully completed all testing, training and probation. We encourage beach patrons to introduce themselves to the surf rescue technician (lifeguard) and ask about current beach conditions. As you may know, beach conditions may change throughout the day. You never know what you might encounter. So please ask your surf rescue technicians each day. Once a rookie has earned the title of surf rescue technician you will hear them referred to as SRT Thomas or SRT Warren. Although people still refer to our personnel as lifeguards, the term surf rescue technician if far more appropriate due to the job demands, which far exceed a traditional lifeguard. Each surf rescue technician has demonstrated competency in the techniques and skills that are required for open water rescue. Their duties include educating the public, warning swimmers of potential dangers, rescuing distressed swimmers, responding to emergency situations, administering first aid, reuniting lost and found individuals, enforcing city ordinances and most often being the ambassador of Ocean City to our visitors who will approach our surf rescue technicians with all types of questions. The Ocean City Beach Patrol is on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We start guarding the beach the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and continue seven days a week through the third Sunday after Labor Day (Sunfest weekend). The beach patrol tests potential surf rescue technicians beginning in August each year for the next year’s season (2020). If you or someone you know would like to work for the OCBP as a surf rescue technician, there will be pre-employment physical skills evaluations starting on Saturday, Aug. 3, and several additional opportunities both in Ocean City and throughout the region. No experience or certifications required. Once a candidate passes the physical skills test they are appointed to a 65hour, paid ($13.55/hour and $14.94 after a three-week probation period – 2018 pay rates, will increase for 2020) Surf Rescue Academy. These tests are for the 2020 summer season. We are looking for physically-
able, ambitious and responsible men and women who are 16 years of age or older. They must be 17 by the first date of employment. For additional Pre-Employment Physical Skills Evaluation dates and locations, including mid-winter off-site locations, go to the official beach patrol site. Many people are surprised to know that we do not require past experience or previous certifications to try out; simply because there is no certification that we feel prepares our candidates to do the job that we require. Therefore, we test every candidate to assure they have the ability to run in soft sand, swim in ocean water, enter and exit the ocean through the surf, move an unconscious person of 150 pounds, see for 400 meters, hear and locate a whistle
blast from 300 meters, and speak and read the English language. To demonstrate these abilities, each candidate must pass all aspects of an 11phase Pre-Employment Physical Skills Evaluation, which begins with an English proficiency test, followed by rigorous physical testing elements consisting of different phases in succession that include a 300-meter soft sand run in under 65 seconds, 400-meter ocean swim in less than 10 minutes, simulated rescues in the surf with a rescue buoy, victim removal techniques, run-swim-run medley, tower transport (lifeguard stand), holds and releases (escaping from a panicked victim), and lastly an interview with beach patrol Capt. Butch Arbin. It is indeed a long day of physical and See CANDIDATES Page 40
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Physical workouts do not end once rookies leave academy. All lifeguards are required to do daily workouts designed by their crew chief. Pictured is SRT Liz Miller doing pull-ups during a workout break.
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Two new members signed up at the April RWWC luncheon that was held at Mad Fish Restaurant in West Ocean City on April 25. Pictured, from left, are Jean Delcher, RWWC membership chair, and new members, Cynthia Malament and Jennifer Brilhart.
Ocean City Lions Club President Norm Cathell presents a $1,500 check to Michelle Bankert for the Berlin Intermediate School Peer Mediator Program.
FUNDRAISER The Empty Bowl Project and soup dinner raised $8,443.90 for the two nonprofits that co-sponsored the event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Art League of Ocean City and Diakonia. Pictured, from left, are Art League board members Barbara Patrick and Emily Schwab, Diakonia board members Debbi Anderson and Allyson Church, Art League board member Sandy Gillis, Art League President John Sisson, and Art League board member Laura Jenkins.
GUEST SPEAKER The CRICKET Center is one of two accredited child advocacy centers on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with Talbot being the second. During the May 8 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City, Wendy Myers, executive director of The Cricket Center, spoke to the group. She is pictured with Josiah, a trained facility dog who works at the center. Myers was presented a $500 donation from Kiwanis Club President-Elect Roy Foreman during the meeting. PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS SR.
PLANT LESSON Shelby Ennis' kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary has been studying the life cycle of a plant and the parts of a plant. Each student planted their own marigold seed and has been caring for their plant. Students are monitoring how their plant has changed in a journal. Pictured, from left, are Lila Ball, Salah Sbih and Angelo Jones.
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Candidates can join Surf Rescue Academy Continued from Page 37 mental testing. If you were down at the inlet beach or any of the beach down south a couple of weeks ago you might have seen firsthand our rookies in Surf Rescue Academy I or II. Once a candidate completes and passes all phases of the test they are appointed, on a probationary basis, to a Surf Rescue Academy. Prior to entering academy (and each year after), each employee must pass a drug test. During academy, candidates receive instruction in open water rescues, beach patrol policies and procedures, basic oceanography, use of rescue equipment, first aid, CPR, semaphore communications (a series of signals using flags),
radio protocol and physical training consistent with the demands of the job. All phases of surf rescue academy must be completed successfully as determined by the Ocean City Beach Patrol Surf Rescue Association to earn SRT rank and assignment to the beach. Surf rescue academy is an eight-day, 65 hour, paid-training program conducted by beach patrol instructors with support from other public safety agencies, followed by three weeks of supervised, on-the-job probation and a surf rescue academy re-qualifying test where candidates must pass the run and the swim again. Because of the uniqueness of the job’s demands, the Ocean City Beach Patrol does not accept certification or experience with other agencies. All aspects of
becoming a surf rescue technician, as well as all certifications such as first aid, CPR and AED are completed during surf rescue academy. Now that you know what goes into the making of a surf rescue technician, you can feel confident when swimming under their watch. Our surf rescue technicians want to help you remain safe and enjoy your time in Ocean City. Don’t wait until you need help to meet your “lifeguard.” Make it a point to introduce yourself and your family and ask about the current beach conditions. Your lifeguard will also know about the free family activities that are offered in Ocean City. They are happy to answer any questions that you may have. It’s also a good idea to introduce your chil-
dren. We want them to feel comfortable if they get lost or have any questions. We pride ourselves on being the town’s ambassadors. After all, we are glad you are here. To help us keep you safe, always check in with the surf rescue technician on duty and if you hear a surf rescue technician blowing their whistle stop what you are doing and look. They may be trying to get your attention because they know or see something that you are unaware of. Most importantly, for the safety of you and your family, remember our slogan, “Keep your feet in the sand, until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” This simple tip could save a life – yours or someone you care about.
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Silkscreen prints showcased at OC Center for the Arts (July 5, 2019) The colorful silkscreen prints of two accomplished artists and the annual Beverly Bassford Memorial Juried Show are the featured gallery shows at the Ocean City Center for the Arts in July. The public is invited to the free opening reception at the Arts Center on First Friday, July 5, from 5-7 p.m. to meet the artists and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres. The shows will run until July 27. “Regional Pop,” a show of colorful silkscreen prints – or serigraphs – by Erick Sahler and Joseph Craig English, is featured in the Thaler Gallery in July. A serigraph is an original silk screened image that is labor-intensive to create. A separate screen is created for each color, and the artist hand pulls the color onto the paper, making each print individually. Sahler is the artist behind Erick Sahler Hand-Pulled Serigraphs of Salisbury with the motto: “Eastern Shore art for the rest of us.” His designs borrow heavily on the WPA posters of the late 1930s and the travel posters of the mid-20th century. “My inspiration remains to celebrate all those things that make life around here unique, be it scrapple or log canoe races or rocket launches or ponies on the beach,” Sahler said. English was introduced to silkscreen printing in his ninth grade art class, opening the door to a lifetime career as a printmaker. A graduate of the School of Art at VCU in Richmond, he lives and works in the historic community of Washington Grove, Maryland. Early on, the artist took his brightly colorful original serigraphs to the streets, and since 1972 has been showing and selling his work at arts festivals throughout the country. The Beverly Bassford Juried Show is an annual memorial event named for a former Art League of Ocean City board member who was passionate about the need for a new art facility, a passion realized in the Ocean City See BEVERLY Page 43
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“Regional Pop,” a show of colorful silkscreen prints – or serigraphs – by Erick Sahler, right, and Joseph Craig English, is featured in the Thaler Gallery at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, in July.
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PROM COURT Worcester Prep’s 2019 Prom Court was announced at the Junior/Senior Prom held at the Kylan Barn in Delmar, April 13. Pictured, from left, are senior class Prince Cameron Hill and Princess Kendall Whaley; Prom King Cooper Richins and Queen Remy Trader; and junior class Prince Gavin Carmody and Princess Jordan Campbell.
PUBLIC ART Another painted utility box has been completed under the Ocean City Development Corporation’s Public Art Program. This box, painted by artist Bill Cioccio, is located at the southwest corner of S. Baltimore Avenue and Worcester Street in downtown Ocean City. PPG Paints on Eighth Street in Ocean City donated some of the paint and materials. Delmarva Power provided approval to use this utility box as part of the Public Art Program. For more information about this program contact the OCDC at 410-289-7739 or go to www.ocdc.org.
ALUMNI HONORED The Worcester Prep Alumni Association recognized outstanding individuals at the sixth annual Worcester Honors Awards Ceremony, held at the Clarion Fontainebleau in Ocean City on April 27. Each year the Alumni Association honors individuals who have been a special part of the Worcester Preparatory School legacy. Pictured, from left, are Martin Sanchez ‘10, athletic achievement; Nancy Decker, service to Worcester; and Brett Martin ‘00, distinguished alumnus.
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DONATION The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines announced the award of $1,450 in community donations for 2019 to: Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, Coastal Hospice, Ocean Pines Parks & Recreation Department, Worcester County Veterans Memorial, and Mid-Atlantic Symphony Student Outreach Program. Treasurer Irene Daly and President Donna McCracken are joined by representatives from the five organizations receiving donations.
PENNY WAR BOOK CLUB "The Books by the Bay" book club enjoyed lunch and held their monthly meeting on May 9 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.
Berlin Intermediate School celebrated the 150th year of Worcester County Public Schools by having a penny war race among the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade teams. After a weeklong battle, the school was able to donate over $2,500 to the Worcester County Education Foundation with the fifth grade Sailfish team winning the competition. Pictured are assistant principals David Gell and Jennifer Garton; Principal Ryan Cowder; Hope Palmer, Education Foundation representative; and Annette Wallace, chief operating officer of Worcester County Public Schools.
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Beverly Bassford Juried Show on display throughout July Continued from Page 41 Center for the Arts. After her death in 1999, Bassford’s family established a prize in her name, which grew into the annual memorial show, featuring fine art by local and regional artists and awards still sponsored by Bassford’s family. Jinchul Kim, assistant professor of art at Salisbury University, will jury the entries. The work of fiber artist Heidi Wetzel of Easton hangs in the Spotlight Gallery during July. Originally from Germany, she uses a wide variety of mediums such as sisal, yarn, ribbon and other weavable items to craft baskets and sculptures, among other items. Patricia Dubroof occupies Studio E in July. The director of Community Relations for Assisting Hands Home Care in Bethesda, she formerly consulted with the National Center for Creative Aging on the plan for arts and healing at the Veterans Medical Center of Washington D.C. and created an Artist In Residence Project for the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
and Iona Senior Services, linking healing and art for elders. Dubroof will also teach a class in her technique at the Arts Center on Tuesday, July 2 from 6-8 p.m., and give a free talk about her artwork and creative process on Friday, July 12 at 6 p.m. Marge Bradach of Gargatha, Virginia, is the artisan in residence during July. Her expressive jewelry combines earth, wind and fire to form a visual adornment meant to inspire the wearer. Her surroundings of fields, sea breezes and hot summer days influence her creations. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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Art League of OC gives scholarships to eight students (July 5, 2019) The Art League of Ocean City announces the winners of eight $1,000 scholarships, awarded to students pursuing a college degree in the arts. Winners for 2019 are Sarah Hancock of Ocean City who is attending Salisbury University with a major in art and architecture; Trent Carpenter of Berlin, a re-applying senior at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, who is studying sequential illustration; Trevor Hayes of Berlin, attending Virginia Commonwealth University for fine arts and graphic design; Colleen Shanahan of Berlin, studying illustration, graphic design, and animation at the Maryland Institute of Art; Kendal Snyder of Ocean City who is studying commercial dance at The Studio School of Los Angeles; Debrina Rolley of Snow Hill who studies animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design; Kate Carpenter of Berlin who studies theater and dance at Salisbury University; and Elle Bargar of Berlin who is continuing her arts education degree at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The Art League has been awarding scholarships since 1991 to local students seeking a college degree in the
The Art League of Ocean City announces the winners of eight $1,000 scholarships, awarded to students pursuing a college degree in the arts. Pictured, from left, are Art League scholarship committee members Lyn Burr and Judy Tremellen; scholarship winners Debrina Rolley, Colleen Shanahan and Sarah Hancock; committee member Nancy Fortney; B.J. Summers of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore; and committee member Velda Henry. Not pictured: Scholarship winners Trent Carpenter, Trevor Hayes, Kendal Snyder, Kate Carpenter and Elle Bargar.
arts. The scholarships are awarded from a charitable endowment established by the Art League and the Katherine Ellen Brown Fund administered by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Graduating seniors who attend public or private high schools as well as homeschoolers are eligible to apply. Also eligible were past recipients of Art League scholarships who continue to pursue an arts degree at an accredited college and have
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The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum has teamed up with The Ocean Pines Players to produce a free live performance called “Petticoat Regime.” This 30-minute performance will take place outside the museum on the Boardwalk on Mondays from 10-10:30 a.m. July 8 through Aug. 24.
Life-Saving Station Museum offers new live performance (July 5, 2019) The Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum has teamed up with local acting group The Ocean Pines Players, to produce a free live performance called “Petticoat Regime.” This 30-minute performance will take place outside the museum on the Boardwalk on Mondays from 1010:30 a.m. July 8 through Aug. 24. This program will offer a glimpse into the lives of four influential women who were responsible for running some of Ocean City’s largest establishments in the 1920s. These women helped build the town of Ocean City into the bustling destination it is today. This humorous one-act play written by Karen McClure of the Ocean Pines Players presents a Tea Room gathering between Rosalie Tilghman Shreve, Ella Phillips Dennis, Mar-
garet Campbell Buell and Susan Dickerson Mason. These four feisty and forwardthinking women reveal their unique and heartbreaking trials and tribulations that brought them to Ocean City. This program is entertaining and educational to all members of the family. The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum offers other free hands-on interactive summer programs Tuesday through Saturday. These programs include Tuesday: Beach Safety, Wednesday: Knot Tying, Thursday: All About Sharks, Friday: Land Sky, & Sea, and Saturday: Aquarium Feeding. To learn more about the programs, stop by the museum, located on the southern end of the Boardwalk, or visit www.ocmuseum.org.
Diabetes management classes (July 5, 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 di-
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Perdue and Huber selected for two summer programs (July 5, 2019) Two Worcester Preparatory School students, sophomore Hannah Perdue and junior Max Huber, were selected for two summer programs. Perdue won the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America High School Congressional Essay Contest, securing a scholarship to attend its weeklong Washington Workshops Congressional Seminar. This year’s topic was, “What do you think the authors of the Bill of Rights intended the Second Amendment to mean and is it being interpreted correctly today?” Out of more than 100 Maryland essay contest entries, Perdue’s persuasive essay was one of only two selected winners from the state who received a scholarship to attend the NSCDA Washington Workshops Congressional Seminar in June. Perdue will join the other top essay winners from each state for a week in D.C. to learn more about the government and meet with members of Congress and the media.
Furthermore, Perdue was recently awarded an additional monetary scholarship from the local chapter of the NSCDA Maryland Eastern Shore H. Perdue Committee to apply toward the college of her choice. Huber was selected to attend the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Jump Start Program this summer. Huber is one of 50 Max Huber high school students invited to participate in Jump Start, a weeklong summer science immersion program at the University of Maryland. Developed through a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Jump Start program theme this year is biomedical science. Students will learn how cellular and molecular techniques are changing the way we diagnose and treat disease.
Military, families members can get in free to museum (July 5, 2019) Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum will offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer. The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum will be participating in the 10th summer of Blue Star Museums, a program which provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families this summer. The 2019 program began earlier than in past years, launching on Saturday, May 18, Armed Forces Day, and ending on Monday, Sept. 2, Labor Day. Blue Star Museums is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in collaboration with Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums nationwide. “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to celebrate the 10th summer of collaborating with Blue Star Families, Department of Defense, and especially the more than 2,000 museums across our nation that make this program possible, “ said Mary Anne Carter, acting chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. This year’s participating organizations include fine art, science, history and children’s museums, as well as
zoos, aquariums and gardens, among other places. “We’ve seen the tremendous impact the Blue Star Museums program brings to our military families, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating a decade of support,” said Kathy RothDouquet, chief executive officer of Blue Star Families. “Not only are museums fun to explore but are also great for making memories and strengthening military families as a whole.” The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum. The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located on the southern end of the Boardwalk. For more information, call 410-289-4991 or email curator@ocmuseum.org.
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Wor. Prep School students join Artist Trading Card Swap (July 5, 2019) Worcester Prep Lower School art teacher Rebecca Tittermary’s third, fourth and fifth grade students recently participated in the fourth annual Artist Trading Card Swap organized through Minnesota resident Nic Hahn’s MiniMatisse.blogspot.com. Students created miniature pieces of art on tiny cards (2.5 inch by 3.5 inch) using all mediums, such as stamping, painting, drawing and collage. The back of each card contains information about the artist, school and country. Tittermary collected all the newly designed Worcester Prep cards and sent them to Minnesota where Hahn divided and re-distributed the trading cards to different schools around the world. The cards were also shared on various social media outlets. A total of 122 schools participated this year, including 94 nationally and 28 internationally, creating a total of 13,593 cards. Some of the countries included Italy, Spain, Vietnam, Morocco, Canada, Belgium, Thailand, Australia, Slovakia and Japan. The one-of-a-kind Art Trading Cards were a new art form that began more than 20 years ago in Europe. It started with artists trading their work and has trickled into schools to reach young students and inspire creativity and global connection with peers through the arts.
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DOWNTOWN
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.
UPTOWN
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 $-$$ | Beer, wine Authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups and sauces. Seafood, meat,
vegetable and tofu. Desserts, beer and wine. Dine in or takeout. Lunch specials daily, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | 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 $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
DELAWARE ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | 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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Fri., July 5
Sat., July 6
STARPOWER BELIEVE DANCE COMPETITION
OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9:00 AM - 5:30 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
FIBER FRIENDS 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
FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Fridays feature Land, Sky & Sea. Held outside the museum on the boardwalk. 410-2894991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
YA MOVIE ‘LOVE, SIMON’ (2018) Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. This program is for kids ages 13-18 years and their families only. Free tickets will be available at the circulation desk. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, bayside, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Complimentary refreshments will be served and admission is free. Art League of Ocean City, megan@artleagueofoceancity.org, 4105249433, http://artleagueofoceancity.org
Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, 8:00 AM 12:00 PM. Featuring breakfast and baked items as well as more than 35 vendors. For information and table rental: 410-207-7039 or bethany21811@gmail.com.
CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘ERIC CARLE’ 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
FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Saturdays feature Aquarium Feeding. Held outside the museum on the boardwalk. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
CLASSIC MOVIE SATURDAY Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. Showing “The Third Man” (1949). Tickets will be available at the circulation desk free of charge. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SATURDAY STORY TIME ‘ANNA DEWDNEY’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Books, singing and dancing for ages 2-5 years. Stay to do the Make & Take craft afterwards. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring live music, chef demos, children’s activities and other special events. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
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MEDICAL MONDAY
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Featuring live music by Kick it Out (A tribute to Heart) and free entertainment and activities for children too. 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. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326
Worcester Youth and Family, Ray Room, 124 N. Main St., 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Free, educational session featuring NonOperative Orthopaedics with Daniel Pascussi, D.O. of Atlantic Orthopaedics. Reservations are requested but not required. Michelle, 410-641-9268, http://www.atlanticgeneral.org/MedicalMonday
Mon., July 8 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 boardwalk. 410289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 PM. Featuring “Christopher Robin.” Bring a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
Sun., July 7 BERLIN FARMERS MARKET 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 Chris Sacks. Ivy Wells and Allison Early, 410-973-2051
Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 PM. Featuring “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.” Bring a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
BEACH FIREWORKS Talbot Street beach, 10:30 PM. 410-2892800
DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS SUMMER ART ADVENTURE CAMP Art League of Ocean City Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Kids can immerse themselves in creativity at Art Adventure Camp. Sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City, this camp is held at The Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Art Adventure camp will offer a daily variety of art activities including, drawing, painting, pottery, sculpting, jewelry making, mixed media and more. Lots of fun activities are planned as well as time for individual artistic expression. Led by experienced art teachers and professional artists, your child will have fun, while building artistic skill. Art League of Ocean City, megan@artleagueofoceancity.org, 410524-9433, https://camps.oceancitymd.gov/art-adventure-camp/
HOMESCHOOL BOOKCLUB Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1:30 PM. Homeschoolers ages 8-12 years are invited to join this monthly book club. Call or come in to reserve your copy of the book.
MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE ‘INVASION OF THE BODYSNATCHERS’ (1978) Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Light refreshments provided. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
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 MOVIE ON THE BEACH
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876
Tues., July 9 STARPOWER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7:15 a.m. World championship competition for dancers who qualified at regionals held across the U.S. Featuring performers of all ages and levels. 301870-9550, https://starpowertalent.com
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. 410-2894991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
DAVID DARWIN ‘ONE MAN SIDESHOW’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM and Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Featuring whip cracking, plate spinning, lasso, ball spinning, unicycling and more. Darwin juggles, dances and sings with both legs behind his head in an act that earned him an appearance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
THE MOBILE MENTOR Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Providing one-on-one assistance for those who want to make the most of their tablet or mobile device. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY TIME ‘CODING’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Learn to code using Scratch, Sphere BB8 robots and Cubetto. 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
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Gull Creek Senior Living, 1 Meadow St., 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM. Group provides discussions and mutual support, as well as education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and develop-
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CALENDAR ments in treatment. Kay Kinnikin, 410641-4765, http://www.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.org
MARYLAND BASIC BOATING SAFETY COURSE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. 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. Held three evenings, July 9-11. Cost is $15. Register: Barry Cohen, 410-935-4807 or CGAUXOC@gmail.com.
NAMI LOWER SHORE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Free, monthly program offers shared wisdom and problem solving for family members of individuals with mental illness. No registration or enrollment obligation necessary. Carole Spurrier, 410-208-4003, carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725
FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS 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 Knappy. Bring a beach chair or blanket to enjoy the music and dance in the sand. 410-250-0125 or 800-6262326, http://www.ococean.com
siasts, needle artists of all skill levels are welcome. Work on your favorite patterns and exchange ideas. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Wednesdays feature Knot Tying. Held outside the museum on the boardwalk. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
DAVID DARWIN ‘ONE MAN SIDESHOW’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. Featuring whip cracking, plate spinning, lasso, ball spinning, unicycling and more. Darwin juggles, dances and sings with both legs behind his head in an act that earned him an appearance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE MATINEE ‘WALL-E’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 11:00 AM. Movie with sensory friendly accommodations; the lights up, volume down and plenty of wiggle room. Make noise, move about and bring whatever makes your comfortable — snacks, pillows, blankets, etc. Register: 410-641-0650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Featuring This is “How it Always is” by Laurie Frankel. To obtain a copy of the book, call 410524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ PLANT CLINIC
FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH
Tuesdays through September - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1-4 p.m. Bring your photos or bagged plant samples by and let expert Master Gardeners find solutions to your questions. Free service.
Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 8:30 PM. Featuring “Bumblebee.” 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
Wed., July 10 STARPOWER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7:15 a.m. World championship competition for dancers who qualified at regionals held across the U.S. Featuring performers of all ages and levels. 301870-9550, https://starpowertalent.com
WITTY KNITTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, Crochet enthu-
Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127
Thurs., July 11
BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or BeachSingles.org
STARPOWER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7:15 a.m. World championship competition for dancers who qualified at regionals held across the U.S. Featuring performers of all ages and levels. 301-870-9550, https://starpowertalent.com
OCEAN PINES GARDEN CLUB MEETING Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM. Kate Patton from the Lower Shore Land Trust, will speak about “pollinators.” New members and visitors welcome.
FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Thursdays feature All About Sharks. Held outside the museum on the boardwalk. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
DAVID DARWIN ‘ONE MAN SIDESHOW’ Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Featuring whip cracking, plate spinning, lasso, ball spinning, unicycling and more. Darwin juggles, dances and sings with both legs behind his head in an act that earned him an appearance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘THE MOON’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Stories, movement, songs and take-home crafts for ages 2-5 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
OCEAN CITY WRITER’S GROUP Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Participants share their poetry/prose each month and, in turn, receive encouraging constructive feedback. Bring in something you are working on or participate in suggested writing prompts and creative exercises. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
GRIEF SUPPORT Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Coastal Hospice provides grief support and education. Participants work together to help each other navigate through grief at their own pace. Free and open to the public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142
ONGOING EVENTS FREE VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS For a free vessel check, by a certified United States Power Squadron vessel examiner, contact Tony Curro at tcurro@mchsi.com.
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 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.
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Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Bring your own coloring pages or use those provided. Colored pencils, gel pens and felt tips available, along with coffee and cookies. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS
Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151,
Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Free concert featuring “Jaded Love” (rock cover). Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. It is recommended to bring your
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own seating. 410-289-7739, http://www.ocdc.org
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH
Atlantic General Hospital Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. The series of four, two-hour sessions will address blood glucose monitoring, foot care, nutrition, exercise and other self-management skills. A family member is invited to attend. Classes held Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31. Register: 410-208-9761.
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HELP WANTED Alex’s Italian Restaurant Line Cook Wanted. Call or text Alex 410-726-2158.
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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Full Service and Tire Center is now hiring for: -Entry Level Technicians - Master Techs Must have valid driver's license. Great Benefits and EXCELLENT Pay Locations in the Ocean City, Bethany & Rehoboth Areas! Call: 443-497-0465
Loss Prevention Assistant Wanted
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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.
- WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS & MANAGERS (IICRC certifications a plus)
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Convention Catering Manager Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Catering & Convention Services Manager; with direct reporting to our Director of Sales & Marketing. Must have hotel sales, catering or convention services experience. Ability to sell and up sell, supervise and oversee events (nights, weekends). Applicant must be detail oriented and computer literate – Delphi experience a plus. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com EOE M/F/D/V
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2BR, 2BA, Gorgeous Mobile near boat ramp. Lot rent $425/month. $63,000 cash. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.
House and Rental Clean Out, small and local moving, and removal of junk and furniture. Also, will clean out garages/ sheds. 302-222-7297, 302422-9390
PT YR MAINTENANCE TECH Premier Local Community, 15 hrs./wk. Wed., Thurs. and Fri., 8:30am-1:30pm. Add’l hrs. may apply. Must have reliable transportation. Call 410-213-1554.
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The inside of Abbey Burger Bistro, now under the management of Matt Ortt Companies LLC, on 126th Street, contains 60 additional seats.
Bistro offers new menu items and additional seating By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) Abbey Burger Bistro on 126th Street is back in business under the management of Matt Ortt Companies, with new menu items and décor. Matt Ortt and Ralph DeAngelus had several ideas for the old-fashioned burger bistro, which was made famous in Baltimore – as well as named Best Burger in Maryland by USA Today for its uncommon burger ingredients – when they took over the north Ocean City location on April 1. “We did extensive construction,” DeAngelus, co-founder and restaurant design, development and operations manager, said. “The whole place was gutted. We built a brand-new bar and expanded the bar area by about 60 extra seats between the bar and tables.” “When we initially heard that this was an option for us, we were both super excited to kind of sink our teeth into it,” General Manager Jason Meisner said. The business partners were especially excited to work in an area which is so close to Northside Park on 125th Street, an area that has events all year long and a front-row seat to the fireworks display which takes place every Sunday until September. Reopening on May 17, the restaurant not only received a face lift and additional seating, but also several
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Abbey Burger Bistro on 126th Street faces Northside Park, giving it a spectacular location to watch fireworks on Sundays in the summer.
new menu items. Originally known for just having burgers and fries, Ortt, DeAngelus and Meisner wanted to add more variety. “The biggest thing what we noticed was about 90 percent of the items that were on the existing menu were all made-to-[order]-temperature items,” Meisner said. “This is what Abby Burger Bistros are known for in a couple of their other locations, which are on the other side of the bridge. “But when you’re here and [there’s] about 265 seats …you definitely want to give people a broader palate of options as far as what they can order.” Burger lovers can still enjoy uncommon burger meats like duck, bison, lamb, shrimp and vegan at the eatery. New menu items include appetiz-
ers like crabby tater tots, fried pickles, alligator meatballs, tuna steak, nachos, mac and cheese and fried green tomatoes. Also new are various wraps, crab cake sandwiches, BLTs, hot dogs and boil baskets. “This being a very beach-themed restaurant as opposed in the heart of Baltimore, we want to make sure people have light options for the summer such as shrimp salad wraps, chicken salad wraps … literally everybody that’s come here for the last six years has said, ‘I can’t believe we’re finally getting an option like this,’” DeAngelus said. DeAngelus also wanted to make sure the integrity of the restaurant remained the same as how the original franchise owners Mark Shewbooks, Eric Leatherman and Russ and Marigot Miller had it when they See COMPANY Page 58
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (July 5, 2019) Can you imagine if you weren’t able to find real estate sales prices in public record—no public data for sites like Zillow and Realtor.com? In a “full disclosure” state, like Maryland, sales prices are readily available across numerous real estate web sites, and this data makes real estate markets efficient and transparent. The public has demanded this increased level of information. But, there are 12 states that are still considered “non-disclosure:” Alaska, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri (some counties), Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. In a non-disclosure state, transaction sale prices are not available to the public. There are two main causes for states being considered non-disclosure. The first cause is that in most nondisclosure states or counties, when a real estate transaction occurs, the sale price is not required to be submitted to the county office. The second cause is that even though records are kept, the records can not be distributed to the public. This is the case in New Mexico, which is a strict non-disclosure state, meaning information about a property can only be given to the registered owner of the property. In non-disclosure states, sales price data information must be obtained from real estate agents who have been involved in local sales or have access to the local Multiple Listings Service, or possibly from mortgage data, or just plain old word of mouth. The lack of property sales information in non-disclosure states can also lead to errors in property tax assessments. Local governments complain that the lack of disclosure causes considerable under- or over-appraisal of properties. Many reports show that the lowerpriced homes pay a disproportionately larger tax burden than they See CHEAPER Page 58
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Company focuses on menu, quality customer service Continued from Page 57 opened their first restaurant in Baltimore. “The biggest thing any time that we work and manage anybody else’s business … it’s so important to keep the integrity and the core values of what they do,” DeAngelus said. “The owners of the business have really been receptive to [our ideas]. I think they’re going to take a couple of things we’ve done here and maybe bring them to some of their other stores, which would be great.” The company was also able to cut down on costs by reusing the original furniture, sanding and repainting the amenities. “We knew that we really needed to be savvy and troubleshoot a lot of issues,” Meisner said. “Whether it was working with various companies to reutilize some of our tables, we decided we’re going to save money, we’re going to get these beautiful table wraps with this wood inlaid grain that actually brings a lot of new life to existing [supplies] that they had here.” Since reopening, the eatery has received high praises from new and returning customers.
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Taking a break from the hustle and bustle at Abbey Burger Bistro on 126th Street, Saturday, June 29, from left, are Matt Ortt Companies co-founder Ralph DeAngelus, bartender Brandon “Bump” Myers and General Manager Jason Meisner.
“Business has been wonderful,” DeAngelus said. “There’s a lot of business from [Northside] Park and a lot of business from the [nearby] hotels and a lot of business from repeat customers. “It all comes down to what’s on the plate,” Meisner said. “What we’d like to do and specialize in, is putting our passion literally on every single plate that goes out of the kitchen. So when
somebody takes a bite out of that burger and it’s got pepper cheese, pickled onions, gouda, avocado and all these fantastic toppings, they literally just have this burst of nirvana.” The restaurant hours have not changed and will be open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight. For more information about Abbey Burger Bistro, call 410-2502333.
CITATION FROM GOVERNOR Golden Plate owners received a citation from Gov. Larry Hogan on June 25, while he was visiting the Ocean City Boardwalk and stopped by the eatery on First Street. Pictured, from left, are Yagmur and Ali Karaman, Gov. Hogan, and Yasemin and Yesim Karaman. They were presented the citation “for 20 years of successful business as a small, female, immigrant-owned business. While our grandfather [Yilmaz] started the business in 1970, my mom, Yasemin, has owned it for the last 20 years,” said Yesim Karaman.
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Cheaper homes pay more taxes Continued from Page 57 should. Conversely, the higher priced homes frequently pay a lower-thanexpected tax burden. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Worcester Co. to host Opportunity Zone Forum in July (July 5, 2019) Investors, developers, business and community leaders, and the public are invited to join Worcester County Economic Development for a forum to learn more about the benefits of investing and doing business in Opportunity Zones. The forum is free and will take place at the Worcester County Library in Berlin, on Friday, July 12, at 2 p.m. “The U.S. Treasury issued its second set of proposed regulations for this federal tax incentive earlier this year that further explains investments into the designated Opportunity Zones to encourage economic growth and job creation,” WCED Director Kathryn Gordon said. “Worcester County has three Opportunity Zone designations: Snow Hill, Berlin, and downtown Ocean City. Opportunity Zones offer investors looking to take advantage of the tax incentive plenty of options that will lead to economic and community development.” The Opportunity Zone Program is designed to drive economic development in distressed communities through private sector investment. “Investors may defer and even reduce their federal tax liability on the sale of assets if they place their gains into an Opportunity Zone Fund,” Gordon said. Representatives from Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Maryland Department of Commerce, and Department of Labor will be available to answer questions. RSVPs are appreciated and can be made to WCED Administrative Assistant Kathy Shubert at kshubert@co.worcester.md.us or 410-632-3112.
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SELFIE SHOT Members of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and Selfie Fantasy employees prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon at the 13 Worcester Street location’s ribbon-cutting celebration, Tuesday, June 25.
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DAISY Award recognizes extraordinary nurses Continued from Page 59 deloro could not be more deserving of this award. She was nominated by a patient who was receiving several months of infusions. They described Candeloro as a phenomenal caregiver and stated, “she meets the criteria with very high marks.” Atlantic General Hospital also presented the Team DAISY Award to the intensive care unit staff for their outstanding work in contributing donations to Worcester Youth and Family Services throughout the year. The ICU staff spearheaded several drives throughout the year to collect
and donate items needed. Food baskets for holiday meals, more than 200 pairs of pajamas and books, and 40 Easter baskets were collected and donated to Worcester Youth and Family Services to support those in need. The DAISY Award, created by The DAISY Foundation in Memory of J. Patrick Barnes, honors the extraordinary work nurses do for patients and families each day. Hospital leadership brought the awards program to Atlantic General to recognize the compassion and high level of care its nurses provide to residents and visitors of the community. Patients and visitors can nominate
an Atlantic General Hospital and Health System nurse for the DAISY Award at any time. Nomination forms are available in every hospital department and health system physician office. Awards are bestowed quarterly. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin combines old-fashioned per-
sonal attention with the latest in technology and services. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion and chemotherapy for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders, and a comprehensive women’s diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org. Atlantic General Hospital presented the Team DAISY Award to the intensive care unit staff for their outstanding work in contributing donations to Worcester Youth and Family Services throughout the year. Pictured, from left, are Michael Franklin, AGH president and CEO; Jill Zuppo, RN; Shyree Jackson, CAN; Robin JarvisGanong, RN; Debbie Smullen, Worcester Youth and Family Services representative; Megan Collins, RN; Anne WatsonWaples, RN; Nancy Holland, CAN; Kelly Fox, RN, DAISY Award coordinator; and Colleen Wareing, RN, AGH vice president of patient care services.
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This Residential Building Lot is Located in The Montego Bay Community in North Ocean City. The lot is zoned for mobile home, modular, and custom built 1 1/2 stories homes. The Montego Bay community features 2 adult pools, 1 kiddie pool, 2 tennis courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, 9 hole miniature golf course, bayfront boardwalk with fishing and crabbing piers, 8 acre wildlife sanctuary pond with a 1/2 mile walking path around it and a 5 acre park. Home owners fee is only $272/year. Offered at $124,990
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Walk to the Beach from this upfront location in the sought after community of Montego Bay. This 3 bed/2 bath home features a full front porch with plenty of room for your outside gatherings. Home is move-in ready and is being sold fully furnished. Community features 2 in-ground swimming pools(1 with kiddie pool), 2 tennis courts, shuffleboard court, mini-golf course, a wildlife sanctuary with pond and blacktop walking trail, and a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing/crabbing piers. HOA fee is only $272.00/yr. $265,000
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CFES Women’s Fund raises $40K for nonprofit charities (July 5, 2019) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Women’s Fund recently granted $40,000 to area nonprofits during its eighth annual grant reception. The Foundation’s Women’s Fund focuses its grant-making efforts on addressing the unmet needs of women and girls in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. “Each year our Women’s Fund continues to grow, allowing likeminded people to make a charitable impact on causes that matter to them,” said Erica Joseph, CFES president. “These grants make a difference in the lives of local women and girls by assisting those less fortunate, creating opportunities for growth and continuing the tradition of giving in our community.” The Women’s Fund was created through the power of collective philanthropy. Members work together to help change the lives of local women and girls by pooling financial resources in hopes of developing strong women and stronger communities. Grants recipients for 2019 included: Art League of Ocean City: Monthlong women’s arts exhibition in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Bay Area Center for Independent Living: Family memberships to the heated therapeutic pool for women recovering from breast health complications and surgeries. Child and Family Foundation: Physical wellness activities for girls enrolled in the 1 Year to Empowerment program. City of Salisbury: Launch the Hi, Jean! Program, providing feminine hygiene products to homeless women and girls. Epoch Dream Center: To support academic, social and mentor programming for girls in Epoch’s after school program. Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council: Outreach programs for approximately 30 girls at North and West Salisbury Elementary Schools. Maryland Capital Enterprises: Women’s Business Center training programs and its annual conference. Moveable Feast: Thirty Medical Nutrition Therapy sessions for women living with a life-threatening illness and food insecurity. United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore: Support the Girls on the Run program which teaches life skills, encourages positive emotional, social, mental and physical development. University of Maryland Eastern
DAISY AWARD Atlantic General Hospital recently presented the DAISY Award for excellence in nursing to Sherri Candeloro. Pictured, from left, are Michael Franklin, AGH president and CEO; Candeloro, RN; Kelly Fox, RN, DAISY Award coordinator; and Colleen Wareing, RN, AGH vice president of patient care services.
Shore: Pilot the REACH for Women Leaders program, which will develop mentoring, leadership and management skills for 32 undergraduate women through the Wharton’s Leadership and Management Online Certificate Program. Worcester County GOLD: Emergency assistance to mothers in crisis. This includes car seats, baby clothes, diapers and utility assistance, among other assistance. As leaders, grant makers and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the
Lower Eastern Shore. It is a 501c3 nonprofit with a history of fostering charitable endeavors, and has provided more than $80 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984. The CFES collaborates with individuals, families and businesses to match their charitable interests with community needs and strengthen local nonprofits through grants and resources. It is devoted to improving the regional community and believes in the power of philanthropy. For information, contact Victoria Kent, marketing officer at 410-7429911 or vkent@CFES.org.
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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 13 ROBIN HOOD TRAIL OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 23, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4810, Folio 585 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $163,252.00, 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 23, 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 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 $14,000 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
Ocean City Today / Public Notices 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. 337567-1) 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-7/4/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 403 PACIFIC AVE. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 11, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4841, Folio 442 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $460,000.00, 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 23, 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 $25,000 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 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
JULY 5, 2019 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. 72815-1) 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-7/4/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 82 OCEAN PKWY. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 15, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5109, Folio 423 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $110,000.00, 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 23, 2019 AT 3:36 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 $5,000 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 pur-
JULY 5, 2019 chase 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 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 eq-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices uity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 335064-1) 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-7/4/3t _________________________________ 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 recordation 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 _________________________________ 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 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
PAGE 65 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 _________________________________
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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
NOTICE
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 22nd 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 _________________________________ 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 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 _________________________________ 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 con-
firmed, 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. 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 _________________________________
NOTICE
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 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
JULY 5, 2019 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 OCD-6/27/2t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
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 Smith 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 decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 20th day of Decem-
JULY 5, 2019 ber, 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. 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 _________________________________
NOTICE
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 no-
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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 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ tice, 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 27, 2019 OCD-6/27/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Rebecca Ann Bratten, 101 Middle Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Ravinder Singh, 5 Miller Court, Moorestown, New Jersey 08057; Ramanjeet Malhotra, 149 Fellswood Drive, Moorestown, New Jersey 08057. For: BRR Beverage, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Fairfield Inn & Suites 2501 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: July 17, 2019 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing
from any interested party. OCD-7/4/2t _________________________________ JAMES A. LIST, ESQ. THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES A. LIST 5700 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 100 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17905 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF INGRID ULDRIKIS MCKEE Notice is given that Lidija Uldrikis, 124 Boston Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on June 28, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ingrid Uldrikis McKee who died on June 20, 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 28th 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 cred-
itor 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. Lidija Uldrikis 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: July 04, 2019 OCD-7/4/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106,”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Thursday, July 11, 2019 At 2:00 p.m. A request has been submitted to install 6’x16’ dock to extend from ad-
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joining dock on south side of finger pier with no encroachment to the north side.The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 13514 HOLLY LN UNIT E Parcel # 9568 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. (PW10-051) OWNER: MARY & ROBERT BRODERICK APPLICANT: MCGINTY MARINE CONSTRUCTION A request has been submitted to demo existing platform and install a new 4’ x 20’ parallel platform with a 6’ x 12.5’ pier and one (1) boat lift on the bulkhead. Maximum channel ward extension of 16.5’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 10621 SHIFTING SANDS DR Parcel # 1680A-in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. (PW19-058) OWNER: CHARLES BREWER APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. A request has been submitted to install 50’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead, and a 6’ x 25’ angled platform, relocate one (1) existing boat lift with all associated poles and install a 2’ x 27’ platform. Maximum channelward extension of 25’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 713 139th St., Parcel #9477A-15 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. (PW 19-061) APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC.C/O RON FREUND OWNER: BLAINE BUNTING A request has been submitted to install one (1) boat lift with all associated poles. Maximum channel ward extension of 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as
being located at 181 JAMESTOWN RD UNIT 3 Parcel # 3962A-in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. (PW 19-062) APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC C/O RON FREUND OWNER: ALICE ROACHE A request has been submitted to install one (1) boat lift with all associated poles. Maximum channel ward extension of 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 181 JAMESTOWN RD UNIT 1 Parcel # 3962A-1 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. (PW 19-063) APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. C/O RON FREUND OWNER: ROBERT AMES A request has been submitted for the following: 6 year maintenance dredge of 105’ x 95’ area, deposit dredge soil above MHW line, maintenance and repair of all existing piers and walkways including the addition of public safety handrails along outside edges, and the installation of 20 new free standing mooring piles. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 700 S PHILADELPHIA AVE Parcel # 2521 -21 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. (PW 19064) APPLICANT: VISTA DESIGN C/O LARRY PIZZA OWNER: AWS 450 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Board of Port Wardens Blake McGrath, Chairman Valerie Gaskill, Attorney OCD-7/4/1t _________________________________
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Commentary
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Disagreeing: it’s how we’ve always done it As we mark the 243rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we ought to be asking ourselves how independent we are in our thinking about the role of government. Clearly, we are not as independent as we once were, in terms of government requiring us to do certain things whether we like it or not, and as regards our reliance on government to do things for us. It’s a matter of political philosophy which of these rules and regulations are good and which are bad, and the answer often depends on matters of self-interest as well as the inevitable societal changes the country has experienced with the passage of time. How or whether government provides certain benefits to the population is where our national dialogue breaks down, as our individual thinking turns out to be less independent than we would like to believe. But has it gotten worse? Consider this: The voting public picked sides during a presidential election fueled by reports from news outlets that were paid to smear candidates with all manner of outrageous accusations. Some political factions went so far as to urge the incarceration of news people, whose criticisms went too far, in their opinion. Voters, meanwhile, pledged loyalty to their parties without much thought, and rejected appeals to think for themselves. This, as it happens, was in 1796 when Federalist John Adams edged Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson in a fight over what our national interests should be — business and banking promoted by a strong federal government or state’s rights, anti-elitism and taxing the rich. What this says is that the democratic process has never been pretty and is prone to bad political behavior. Yet, to paraphrase Winston Churchill, it remains better than everything else that’s been tried from time to time. Our freedom to disagree — though we’d like to do it more civilly — is what the Declaration of Independence led to and what the annual celebration is all about.
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And then, I replied ... I’m buying a new computer, and I’m reasonably certain that it will be just as stupid as the one it’s replacing. Let me amend that. When a piece of equipment is designed, developed and delivered by some of the most intelligent people on the planet, boasts technology far beyond the grasp of ordinary humans, and is sold for thousands of dollars to unsuspectBy non-tech yokels like me, Stewart ing you’d think the least it could Dobson do is correct one simple operator mistake. But no. Forget the multi-core high-speed whatzits, the sincazoid node blasters and the anti-photonic neutralizing shields, if you punch the wrong emoji character at the end of a computer-based text message, what you get is — a wrong emoji. You would think when something costs so much because of its so-called technological superiority, the least it should be able to do is fix the occasional problem, like recognizing and addressing immediately the wrongness of answering a text about the dinner menu at home with a regurgitation emoji. That is unlikely to produce a positive outcome, especially when it’s your answer to, “We’re having ribs tonight.” But rather than saving me from a long night of explaining that this was all the fault of an errant thumb, the stupid computer let it go, a little green face that was reminiscent of the time that my brother suffered from a kale overdose. In other words, the only thing these more
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advanced computers can do is allow you to make mistakes at blazing speed with high-definition detail, as opposed to ordinary speed with ho-hum detail. Call me old-fashioned, but I don’t think being stupid faster is what you’d call a major step foward in the course of human development. Which, incidentally, is why the emoji miscue is more than a matter of me having to sit in the closet and eat something out of a can just to stay out of the line of fire. The thing is, I never use emojis, because they suggest to me that we are regressing as a society, no matter what the tech magazines say. Consider the facts: the first known forms of written communication were pictographs. These were followed by alphabets consisting of letters that would be drawn separately to create words. It wasn’t until the 1700s that cursive writing became the modern and fashionable approach to handwritting, at least until now. It’s being phased out, as school systems are saying that knowing cursive is a waste of time, when students can study more important subjects — such as how to write with their thumbs on their phones, in block letters like we used a thousand years ago. Of course, there’s no point in thumbing all those letters when you can relate what you’re thinking by expressing it with an emoji, which is nothing more than a digital pictograph. So, here we are, 10,000 years after the time we were putting pictures on cave walls, doing exactly the same thing on our tech gear. We are not getting ahead, because if we were, my computer would have said, “Excuse me, friend, you spent thousands on me, so you can’t be stupid enough to send that.”
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Public meeting on proposed OP roundabout (July 5, 2019) Maryland State Highway Administration officials will host an informal informational meeting on the proposed Ocean Parkway roundabout on Thursday, July 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center on 235 Ocean Parkway. Bob Rager, Maryland State Highway Administration district community liaison, will lead the presentation. “The informal walk-through meeting allows us to engage citizens individually, but also offers the flexibility to bring people together at a station around common interests and concerns if the need arises,” he said. “By maintaining an informal, walkthrough atmosphere, we can do this several times throughout the evening as needed and ensure that everyone gets heard. This format also eliminates concerns audience members often have regarding visibility of any screen presentation and difficulty understanding speakers due to room noise or soft voices.” “This meeting is just one opportunity for engagement,” he continued. “We’ll certainly continue the conversation and look to engage Ocean Pines residents throughout this process.” Rager said recent roadwork on Route 589 and Ocean Parkway was “routine survey work related to the roundabout concept.” It is unclear if further work will be required, in the near term. Association Vice President Steve Tuttle said he forwarded about 60 or 70 emails from homeowners to state transportation officials and that most of them strongly opposed the idea of a North Gate roundabout. “Many believe it will be very unsafe and they will not be able to use the North Gate exit from our com-
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Maryland State Highway Administration plans show how a roundabout at the Ocean Pines North Gate could look. An informational meeting on the project, hosted by SHA, is scheduled for Thursday, July 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center.
munity, and most believe this project is being thrust upon them because of the PRMC project [on Ocean Parkway],” Tuttle said. “With that kind of community sentiment, we felt it was vital to have an infor-
mational meeting with the Maryland State Highway Administration officials present, so our homeowners can express their sentiments and hear directly from the planners of this project.”
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Horseshoe crab spawning survey conducted (July 5, 2019) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries and Boating Services are currently conducting their annual horseshoe crab spawning survey to assess the population and habitat availability in the coastal bays. From early May through late July, horseshoe crabs come to shore to spawn and lay eggs during high tides. Overall, fisheries scientists and managers have determined that there is no clear coast-wide trend in horseshoe crab abundance, but it appears there are cases of localized population declines. More data is needed about horseshoe crab populations, and the information from this survey, as well as similar surveys in other states is helping to fill in gaps in scientific knowledge. Last year’s survey result was recently released revealing that the horseshoe crab population is stable in the Delaware Bay area that also includes the Maryland Coastal Bays. Because of volunteers, this program is assisting scientists with monitoring the status of the species. Horseshoe crabs play a key role in coastal ecosystems and are particularly important to migratory shorebirds.
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Hits median Michael Gasko, 31, of Hillsborough, New Jersey was arrested for DUI and negligent driving last Friday about 2:20 a.m. Police were alerted to a suspected drunk driver by a witness who said a dark colored SUV was driving the wrong way on Philadelphia Avenue near 30th Street. The witness said the vehicle in question had a tire blow out after the driver plowed over a median and narrowly avoided striking multiple pedestrians. In short order, police located a Kia Sorrento in a parking lot in the 2800 block of Philadelphia Avenue and identified the driver as Gasko. Police reported Gasko failed field sobriety tests before registering a .12 blood alcohol concentration on a breathalyzer test.
Driving without plates Daphne David, 23, of Berlin was arrested for driving while impaired, drug possession and operating an unregistered vehicle without tags, among other charges, last Friday about 9:40 p.m. Police patrols noted a 2005 Honda Accord without license plates traveling on Coastal Highway near 62nd Street and initiated a traffic stop.
After making contact and identifying the driver as David, police checked the vehicle identification number and discovered it was not registered. When questioned, David claimed after purchasing the vehicle she was unable to register the Honda with the MVA as she lacked car insurance, police said. Police also detected the aroma of cannabis and during a search of Davis reportedly found crack cocaine in her purse. Police said Davis performed poorly on field sobriety tests, but a subsequent breath test found no alcohol in her system.
Sideswipe Brian Brockmeyer, 38, of Bel Air was arrested for DUI last Friday just prior to 11:30 p.m. in the 11600 block of Coastal Highway. Police reported observing a silver Jeep Wrangler, whose driver was later identified as Brockmeyer, sideswipe a Kia Sorrento while exiting a parking space. The impact dislodged one of the Kia’s front quarter panels, police said. When police approached the vehicle, they said Brockmeyer appeared intoxicated but was cooperative. Police said he failed field sobriety tests before registering a .15 blood alcohol concentration on a breathalyzer test.
Firework annoyance Kyle Moore, 23, of Frankford, Delaware was arrested for disorderly conduct after allegedly tossing lit fireworks from a vehicle, along with Guy Burton, 18, of Millsboro, Delaware, who faces additional charges for resisting arrest, last Saturday about 20 minutes after midnight. Police initiated a traffic stop on a Dodge Caliber for allegedly tossing fireworks out of the rear passenger’s window. According to the police report, the vehicle occupants threw a firecracker about 5-10 feet from an ambulance parked on Coastal Highway treating a patient. Police said when they approached the vehicle, they saw Moore holding a lighter with fireworks within his reach. Police said Moore admitted to being intoxicated but accused Burton of tossing the fireworks. While attempting to issue a citation for possession of illegal fireworks, police said Burton became combative and was handcuffed.
Smoking while driving Kevin Marx, 30, of Annville, Pennsylvania was arrested for DUI and drug possession last Saturday about 1:40 a.m. in the area of 34th Street and Coastal Highway. Police reported observing a 2003 Mazda Protégé repeatedly crossing lane markers and narrowly avoiding colliding with adjacent traffic. Police said the driver, later identi-
fied as Marx, was seen smoking what was later confirmed to be cannabis from a pipe while he was driving. When police approached the vehicle, they reportedly detected the aroma of both alcohol and cannabis. When questioned, Marx admitted to being in possession of illegal substances, police said. “Man, I’m going to be real with you,” he allegedly stated. “I have shrooms and molly in my pocket.” Marx was searched and arrested for possession of psilocybin mushrooms and MDMA. Police said Marx refused to submit to a breath test.
Puddle driver Paul Sarduy, 26, of Royersford, Pennsylvania was arrested for disorderly conduct after allegedly driving though puddles to splash pedestrians last Sunday just prior to 2 a.m. in the vicinity of 61st Street and Coastal Highway. Following heavy rains Sunday night, police witnessed a green Honda Element, whose driver was later identified as Sarduy, driving in the bus lane and swerving into standing water where pedestrians were gathered near the sidewalk’s edge. Police said the actions appeared to be intentional and reportedly saw Sarduy repeat the maneuver multiple times. After Sarduy was stopped and questioned by police he reportedly admitted to dousing numerous people and apologized for his actions.
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OCPD seeks help identifying Whaleyville burglary suspects By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) A homeowner in Whaleyville was hospitalized after his home was burglarized last Friday, June 28. “As a result of the incident, the homeowner was injured and subsequently transported to Peninsula Re-
gional Medical Center where he is in stable condition,” a press release said. The incident occurred from 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. at a home in the 7000 block of Whaleyville Road. Surveillance video showed two men driving an older white Ford Escape SUV. The burglary is still under investigation, and no other details about the
incident are available. Worcester County Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects and the car. Anyone with information should
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ing every strata of society and every demographic is vulnerable.” In many of the cases, a person posing as a “Police Officer” or “Law Enforcement Official” will intimidate or threaten victims to gain compliance. Victims are told that they will be arrested and/or their assets will be frozen. Scammers have claimed to be law enforcement and employ technology called “spoofing” to manipulate caller IDs to display the number of a Social Security office. The scammers will often stay on the phone with the victims while they are going into stores to make their Bitcoin or gift card purchases and tell them not to let the store clerks know what is going on. They even tell them
stories to make up so they will not be refused purchase of gift cards. “Individuals will never be contacted by the OCPD, Social Security Administration or any law enforcement agency and be asked to submit money or information over the phone,” Buzzuro said. “If contacted by anyone claiming to represent any such agency and asking for money, you should immediately hang up the phone.” For more information, or if you have been a victim of a scam, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at FTC.gov. In addition, victims who have lost money in one of these scams are encouraged to file a report at their local law enforcement agency.
Moped crash not fatal, driver sustains minor facial injuries Police shut down section of Coastal Highway at 123rd St. for one hour on June 26 By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) A moped driver who was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore following an accident on Coastal Highway last Wednesday, June 26, sustained no serious injuries. “The moped driver tried to cut around a city bus that was in the bus lane, and did not realize that southbound traffic was stopped at the light,” said Ashley Miller, Ocean City Police Department deputy communications manager. The driver, a 65-year-old male, did not strike a Chevy Cruise as previously stated. Upon further investigation, police found that he had attempted to stop the scooter, but dropped the moped and fell off. No other parties were involved in
the crash. The accident occurred on the Coastal Highway and 123rd Street. Police shut down parts of the road for about an hour, from 1-2 p.m., and the driver was flown out of Northside Park on 125th Street. Although earlier reports said the driver had been critically injured, Miller said that the driver only sustained minor face injuries. After receiving treatment at Shock Trauma, the driver was relocated to seek treatment for a pre-existing medical issue unrelated to the crash. There is currently no data on moped accidents in Ocean City. “We tracked moped accidents a few years ago, but once Maryland started the regulations on moped registrations, there was a decline in accidents, which mean we no longer had a need to single them out,” Miller said. However, the public may search for specific incidents using OCPD’s search engine at www.p2c.ocpdmd.com.
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Coast Guard, marine police respond after boat hits rocks
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ACCIDENT The driver of a smashed-up Kia SUV awaits police responders following a collision without injuries on Sunday just after 1 p.m. on Coastal Highway near 30th Street.
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) Rescue operations from Coast Guard Station Ocean City helped a party of three aboard a vessel that took on water after it crashed into rocks in the Ocean City Inlet last Friday. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. when the 24-foot vessel suffered hull damage and began taking on water after hitting the stone jetty. A witness used the VHF-FM marine radio channel 16 to notify the Coast Guard about the incident at 2:10 p.m.
“Channel 16 is a critical lifeline between boaters in distress and the Coast Guard,” Petty Officer 3rd Class Zackary Schultz said in a press release. “Having a reliable communications device like a VHF marine radio can save your life when you need assistance.” A Maryland Natural Resources Police crew was assisting the distressed vessel by the time the Coast Guard crew arrived on the scene. The Station Ocean City crew took over the tow, began pumping out water and towed the boat and crew to Sunset Marina.
Former employee of hotel convicted of theft (July 5, 2019) Richard Perry, 51, of Berlin, was convicted of theft scheme of over $100,000 in the Worcester County Circuit Court on July 1. Judge Brian D. Shockley postponed sentencing to allow Perry time to gather the substantial amount of restitution owed to the victim. Perry faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $25,000 fine for the offense at Castle in the Sand
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Sand notified the police that an employee had stolen thousands of dollars from the hotel from 2015 to 2018. After an extensive forensic records audit, police were able to determine that Perry, who was at the time employed by the hotel, had stolen over $162,000 by taking cash payments
Vibrio means caution, not avoidance Continued from Page 1 Health Department, is understanding that going in any body of water with an open cut or wound is not a good idea, because that is how bacteria can enter a person’s system. Whether the five-year-old Ocean City boy had any cuts when he went swimming off Horn Island last Sunday isn’t known, but it is a fact that he became infected with one of the nastier strains of the vibrio bacteria. His mother, Brittany Carey, said his grandparents had taken him swimming that Sunday, and that red spots began to manifest themselves on Monday. “I started noticing little spots developing all over his body,” she wrote on
Facebook. “Tuesday morning there were open wounds developing, but I had thought he was scratching them, making them worse. “When I picked him up Tuesday, they were a lot bigger and a lot more. Off to the hospital we went to be told it was really nothing and an antibiotic that only made it worse. “So, doctors on Thursday, and then PRMC (Peninsula Regional Medical Center) to find out my little one now had vibrio.” Most likely, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this infection, or vibriosis, was from vibrio vulnificas, which is one of a dozen species in the vibrio family that can cause human illness.
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With govt. out, market rules busker business Continued from Page 1 who has entertained crowds with sleight-of-hand tricks for the last decade. “It’s back to the way it was before the government intervention,” he said. “It’s first come, first served on the Boardwalk. You get to a spot first, that’s your spot.” In 2016, the city enacted a lottery system for Boardwalk buskers that followed a first-served permit procedure the prior year that caused numerous performers to camp overnight outside City Hall to assure prime spots. “There wasn’t even a drawing the first year,” he said. “There were people camping outside, because whoever was at the office first, they’re the ones that got the prime picks as to where they wanted to set up at.” To remedy the camping tendency, Smith said a lottery drawing was launched in 2016, which did eliminate one problem, but caused others. “Initially, that seemed like a fair process,” he said. In practice, Smith said in some instances the lottery process lumped together acts that didn’t mesh successfully. “If I’m right here and I’ve got a guy with a tuba over there and he’s pounding the Boardwalk with it, I can
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hardly here myself talk to my audience,” he said. “We were kind of boxed into that situation a lot of times.” Hassay said before the most recent lawsuit, he testified before the Ocean City Council that limiting performers to street ends each week would create more problems than it solved. “The businesses get tired of seeing the same person out there under their window day after day,” he said. “I said, ‘it’s just going to create more complaints,’ and they totally dismissed that.” Smith questioned the effectiveness of the lottery system employed in 2016 after the city denied a physically challenged youth from raising money for a worthy cause. “A kid came here with his parents who would come every summer and set up to play guitar,” he said. “The kid had some degenerative disease and when he was getting tips, he was actually helping to raise money for
his cause.” Smith said police told the youth he couldn’t perform on the Boardwalk without signing up at City Hall, only to later discover the assignment would be for the following week after the family’s vacation had concluded. “I just thought that was so unfair,” he said. “He’s trying to raise money, so let the kid do his thing. I would have literally moved for the kid.” Violations of the lottery system were also subject to a fine, Smith said. “They actually had penalties for that if you violated the system,” he said. “It was close to criminalizing us.” Hassay said after the 2015 permitting process was deemed illegal in court, the lottery system enacted the following summer also proved to be unconstitutional. “You had to tell them what you were going to do, and, if they approved, they would permit you to do
it,” he said. From Smith’s perspective, Boardwalk buskers are regulated by the public without the need for government oversight. “The way I look at what I do … it’s the purest form of democracy,” he said. “If they don’t want me here, they’ll vote with their wallet. If they tip, that’s telling me that they like what I’m doing.” Hassay also said quality acts are the only ones that survive from summer to summer. “It’s not easy to be out there,” he said. “Whatever you do, you have to be really good, because if you’re just going to come out here and bang a guitar, the competition is too stiff.” Smith said economic realities can flush out less polished performers. “This is an expensive town to stay in, so if you come here and you’ve got an act and it’s not really raking in the dough, and I mean fast, you’re going to be out of there soon,” he said. “That’s what happened. A few acts did come that nobody saw before, but there were only here for like a week and they were done.” Many would-be acts learned a quick lesson following the lifting of previous guidelines for performers last summer, Smith said. “Everybody gets this notion that it’s Ocean City with thousands of people,” he said. “I’m going to come here and rake in all this money and it’s going to be falling in my lap like manna from heaven.” Smith said the reality turns out a bit different for many aspiring street entertainers. “First of all, you’ve got to be super talented and you’ve got to have a super presentation that really compels people first of all to stop, and then to tip,” he said. See WITH Page 80
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Commissioners begin rental regulation work Continued from Page 1 at a time,” Tudor said. The second bill would repeal a tourist permit section and replace it with a rental license section, which Tudor said “is the basis for the entire licensing program.” The following types of properties need a rental license no matter how long the rental term: buildings, dwellings, recreational vehicles, hotels or motels, cottages, apartments or sites for the placement of a recreational vehicle or other types of shelter, according to a proposal. Tudor also urged the commissioners to set license fees by resolution, which could be established for different categories. “I believe it is most important that all rental properties have a license,” Tudor said in a memorandum.
Commissioner Chip Bertino suggested the licenses could be free of charge. “It’s important for the county to know that this house is being used as a rental property,” Bertino said. “If the license is free or paid … [the] information on the license is important.” Mitrecic also said this type of legislation is designed “to protect renters also.” The third bill is designed to reword the regulatory language with regards to rental units to make it more consistent with other bills. Tudor said the taxation and revenue article, however, would be updated to reflect the modern language associated with rental units in other regulatory matters. The fourth bill, which covers mo-
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munity that was allowing this stuff to happen on each side of me and I don’t even have a place to be able to put my car out of my driveway,” Bunting said. Bertino also asked how visitors bringing boats or Jet skis would have room for them with just two required off-site parking spaces. Nevertheless, the situation appeared to puzzle many. “I don’t know what I’m saying because I’m still trying to get my arms around it,” Bertino said. However, Tudor said the parking issue is “something very easy to change” and the commissioners don’t need to “have a definitive solution today.” Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Shannahan recommended the commissioners review the measures and suggest further changes before the bills are introduced on July 16. A public hearing on the legislation is slated for the commissioners’ Aug. 20 meeting.
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Continued from Page 78 Recalling a legendary cohort, Smith boiled down the essence of the street performer’s approach. “A friend of mine wrote a book on street performers, his name was Jimmy Talksalot from New Orleans,” he said. “He had a great philosophy that said there are three principals to street performing: first you get them to stop, then you get them to watch and the you get them to pay.” Smith said competition is the backbone of the economic system. “It’s free enterprise in its purest form,” he said. “That’s what we didn’t like … the government with their hands in our business.” Following the lifting of restrictions
on Boardwalk performers, a tradition which traces back a half century, Richardson said new challenges have cropped up. “The main thing going on right now is some of us will show up at noon to get a spot for 7 at night,” he said. “Then the next day someone will be here at 10 a.m. and otherwise you don’t get a spot or you’re up by Tenth Street or something way up there.” Overall, Hassay said the post-litigation scene for buskers has changed for the better. “The point is the lawsuit has made us more diffuse and it has not, probably to the surprise of people, encouraged everybody to get out here,” he said. “If you look around, there are not that many of us.”
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Yes, you can still go swimming Continued from Page 76 be high levels of the strain does not mean people need to avoid the water, both Phillips and Stevens said. “Incidents of vibrio are really very rare,” Stevens said. “If you are going to go into the water though, certainly water safety is a primary concern. Make sure that children are supervised by adults. If you’re going to be on a boat or going into the water … that you have the appropriate flotation devices. etc. “But in terms of concerns regarding exposure to bacteria, any kind of cuts that you have on your skin you should try to cover with a waterproof bandage,” she continued. “The only way that the bacteria can get into your body is either through ingestion or swallowing the water or through cuts in the skin.” “Really young children are susceptible to vibrio, but also adults or really anyone who has a compromised immune system, whether it be taking medications or whether they have a health issue like diabetes,” Phillips said. “Everybody just needs to be aware that bacteria exist in the water and under certain conditions … bacteria can flourish, whether it’s vibrio or any other type of bacteria that’s in the water. So people should just play smart when they’re out on the water.” People with liver disease, diabetes, weakened immune systems, iron overload disease (hemochromatosis), and people taking stomach acid reducers are at increased risk of severe infection. Stevens also recommends that people wear water shoes with rubber soles to avoid cutting their feet on shells and to take hot showers after swimming and to wash their hands with sanitizer. “I just can’t stress enough making sure that you shower after swimming in the waters,” Stevens said. “You want to make sure that you wash
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A 5-year-old boy from Ocean City experienced a non-life-threatening vibrio infection that caused open wounds on his legs after swimming in the Isle of Wight Bay in West Ocean City. He has been treated and is recovering.
everything off afterwards.” Phillips recommends keeping a first aid kit available so cuts can be treated immediately with an alcohol wipe or antibacterial ointment. Meanwhile, Carey’s son has been treated and is on the mend. As a nurse’s assistant, however, Carey urges others to be vigilant. “I know we’ve all seen these cases in the Delaware bay, but now my little guy got this from being in the bay right by Hooper’s,” Carey said. “Please be careful out there guys, and if you start seeing wounds such as these, please get somewhere fast.” To see salinity and bacterial levels in the coastal bays, visit http://www.actforbays.org/bacteriacounts.html. To learn more about vibrio and its symptoms, visit https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/ID EHASharedDocuments/vibrio-noncholera.pdf or https://mde.maryland. gov/publichealth/Pages/Vibrio.aspx.
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OBITUARIES JUNE GRIFFITH FISHER Ocean City June Griffith Fisher, age 94, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on Dorchester Street in Ocean City, she was the daughter of the late H. Rafe and Reba Murray Griffith. She was preceded in death by her husband, John T. “Jack” Fisher, and son, Jimmy Fisher. Surviving is her daughter Jacquie and her husband, Bill, of Berlin. She was an adored grandmother to three granddaughters, Kristin Lewis, (Stephen) Heather Hand and fiancé, Steve Whitelock, and Whitney Howell (Bryan); and three great-grandsons, Jackson Howell, Matthew Howell and Turner Lewis. June was a true Ocean City native and a pioneer in the nightclub and
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WORLD WAR II restaurant industry. She welcomed and cherished the many patrons the frequented the Hideaway and the Jackspot Lounges. After selling the June Fisher Jackspot, and retiring in 1982, she enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and challenging herself with her daily crossword puzzles. A funeral service was held on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Bryan Pugner officiated. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park near Berlin. A donation in her memory may be made to: St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842, or Continued on Page 84
USS South Dakota sails to Santa Cruz, South Pacific By Sam Ghaleb Contributing Writer (July 5, 2019) Eighty years ago, today, the keel of the battleship USS South Dakota was laid at Camden, N.J., by the New York Shipbuilding Corp. She was launched on June 7, 1941 and commissioned on March 20, 1942, with Capt. Thomas L. Gatch in command. The designers of this warship class were instructed to produce battleships that would combine the firepower of the preceding North Carolina-class, with a defense to protect them against a 16-inch shell. These requirements would have to be constructed on a hull that did not exceed 35,000 tons, based on the Washington Naval Treaty. The Washington Naval Treaty was an agreement among world powers to limit the size of warships to head-off a naval arms race and another world war. For centuries, a nation’s power was directly measured by its available naval power. This treaty included signings by the Empire of Japan and Germany. However, they would become the biggest violators of the pact by constructing heavier battleships such as Japan’s 73,000-ton Yamatoclass and the German 50,900-ton Bismarck-class. The Washington Treaty requirements forced a number of compromises to the design of the South Dakota-class battleships, primarily making for a smaller class of ship, equally cramped for crew and machinery compartments. Thicker side armor was added for greater protection and, to compensate for the weight gain, the citadel “castle” was reduced in size. The South Dakota (BB-57) standard displacement was 35,600 tons and 44,519 tons fully loaded. The length of the South Dakota was 680 feet long. Her beam was 108.2 feet, and she had a draft of 36.3 feet. Her steam turbines gave her a speed of 27.8 knot (needed to escort the fast U.S. Navy carriers of the day). To assist in reaching the target speed, the outermost pair of propeller shafts were placed further aft than the inner-most pair. This eliminated propeller cavitations. The ship’s main armament was her battery of 9 x 16-inch/45 caliber Mark 6 guns. Each gun was 60 feet long and fired a projectile weighing 2,700 lbs. at a maximum elevation of 45-degrees out to a distance (42,345 yards or a little more than 24 miles) with a rateof-fire of two rounds-per-minute per each 16-inch gun. Her secondary armament included 20 5-inch/38 caliber in 10 twin turrets, five on each side. Her anti-aircraft armament was 68 40mm Bofors,
in quad mounts, and 76 20mm Oerlikon in single mounts,, which has fairly high rate of fire. In wartime the South Dakota had a crew of 2,354 officers and men. South Dakota was ready for sea on Oct. 12 1942 and began training with Task Force 16, which was built around aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (The Big “E”). The task force sortied from Pearl Harbor on Oct. 16 to join TF 17, which was centered on carrier USS Hornet, northeast of Espiritu Santo, in the South Pacific. The rendezvous was made on the 24th, and the combined force, now operated as TF 61 under Rear Adm. Thomas C. Kinkaid. It was ordered to make a sweep of the Santa Cruz Islands in the South Pacific and then move southwest to block any Japanese forces approaching Guadalcanal, where the 1st Marine Division had landed. At noon on Oct. 25, 1942, a Catalina flying boat sighted a Japanese carrier force, and TF 61 steamed northwest to intercept it. Early the next morning, when all carrier forces were within striking range, a Japanese spotter plane spotted the American force, triggering the Battle of Santa Cruz. South Dakota and the Enterprise group were approximately 10 miles from the Hornet group when the air battle began. The first enemy attack was concentrated against Hornet. South Dakota was operating near the Enterprise to provide protective fire from her numerous antiaircraft guns when their group was attacked by dive bombers. Approximately an hour later, about 40 torpedo planes struck at the two ships. South Dakota sustained a 500pound bomb hit on top of her number one turret. When the action was broken off that evening, the U.S. task force retired toward Noumea, New Caledonia. In this battle, the South Dakota was credited with downing 26 enemy planes after expending thousands of anti-aircraft shells. On Nov. 11, 1942, South Dakota, as part of TF 16, sortied from Noumea for Guadalcanal. On Nov. 13, she joined battleship USS Washington (BB 56) and a screen of four destroyers to form TF 64 under command of Rear Admiral Willis. A. Lee. The next evening, the force was operating 50 miles southwest of Guadalcanal when Lee learned that an enemy convoy was coming through the passage off Savo Island. This was Adm. Kondo’s bombardment group consisting of the battleship Kirishima, heavy cruisers Takao and Atago and a destroyer screen. What happened next was a melee See Page 83
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 82 of ship to ship engagement at close range. The Japanese ships illuminated the South Dakota, then the battleship Washington opened with her main battery on the leading, and largest, Japanese ship. South Dakota’s secondary batteries put out the lights; and she shifted all batteries to bear on the third ship, believed to be a cruiser. South Dakota, which had been under fire from at least three of the Japanese ships, had taken 42 hits which caused considerable damage: her radio communications failed, its radar plot was demolished, three fire control radars were damaged, there was a fire in her foremast, and she had lost track of the Washington. As she was no longer receiving enemy fire and there were no remaining targets, she withdrew, met Washington at a prearranged rendezvous, and proceeded to Noumea. In this action, the Japanese cruisers Takao, Atago, Kirishima and the destroyer Ayanami, were severely damaged by gunfire, and they were eventually abandoned. South Dakota then sailed to New York and arrived there on Dec. 18, 1942,for an overhaul and to repair the battle damage. She was back at sea on Feb. 25, 1943 and, following sea trials, she operated with USS Ranger (CV 4) in the North Atlantic until mid-April. The battleship next operated with the British Home Fleet, based at Scapa Flow, to keep an eye on the German battleship Tirpitz in Norway in case she tried to sortie to attack Allied convoys heading to Murmansk. She remained there until August. The battleship’s next operation was in support of Task Group 50.1, for Operation Galvanic, the assault on Tarawa and Makin in the Gilbert Islands. There she provided support for the amphibious landings on Tarawa and Makin. Her next action occurred on Jan. 29, 1944,when she operated in support of Operation Flintlock, the invasion of the Marshall Islands. The next day, the battleship, along with her sister ship USS Alabama (BB 60), and the fast battleship USS North Carolina (BB 55), moved in to shell
South Dakota anchored off Iceland on 24 June 1943
enemy positions on Roi and Namur. South Dakota then rejoined the carriers as they provided air support for the amphibious landings on Kwajalein, Majuro, Roi, and Namur. South Dakota’s next big task was in support of Operation Forager, the landings on Saipan and Tinian in the Marianas. Operating with Task Force 58 as part of the 5th Fleet, she was hit by a 500-lb. bomb dropped by a Japanese dive bomber and suffered heavy casualties — 24 killed and 27 wounded. The ship continued to fight throughout the day, as air attacks were continuous. This was the first day of the Battle of the Philippine Sea and was called the “Marianas Turkey Shoot” as the Japanese lost over 300 aircraft. The air battle continued throughout the 20th. When it ended, the badly mauled Japanese fleet no longer posed a threat to the American conquest of the Marianas. The task group returned to Ulithi on June 27, and South Dakota sailed via Pearl Harbor to the West Coast, arriving at Puget Sound on July 10, 1944 for repairs. The battleship was overhauled at the navy yard there, and, after sea trials, sailed on Aug. 26 for Pearl Harbor. She was then attached to Task Force 34 as part of Adm. Halsey’s 3rd Fleet during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval engagement in his-
tory. Task Force 34 was a surface action force composed of fast battleships, heavy cruisers, and destroyers, and its purpose was to engage enemy warships and sink them by gun fire. She was also present in support of the landings on Mindoro and Luzon in the Philippines. In January 1945, she operated with the fast carriers in the South China Sea that were conducting strikes against Japanese targets in Camranh Bay in Indo-China (today Vietnam), Hainan Island, and Hong Kong. In February 1945, the South Dakota then operated with the fast carriers in their strikes against Iwo Jima in support of the amphibious landings there. She was also present during the landings in Okinawa in April 19, during which she bombarded targets in the south eastern part of the island. On July 1, 1945, South Dakota was supporting the carriers of Task Group 38.1, which attacked the Tokyo area on the 10th. On July 14,, as part of a bombardment group, she participated in the shelling of the Kamaishi Steel Works, in Kamaishi, Honshu, Japan. This was the first time a gunfire attack on the Japanese home islands had been conducted by heavy warships. From July 15 through 28, South Dakota again supported the carriers
as they launched strikes against Honshu and Hokkaido. On the night of July 29 and 30, she participated in the shore bombardment of Hamamatsu, Honshu, and again shelled Kamaishi. The battleship supported the carriers in strikes against northern Honshu on 10 Aug. 10, 1945, and in the Tokyo area on the 13th and 15th. The latter was the last strike of the war for, later that day, Japan capitulated. On Aug. 27, 1945, South Dakota entered Sagami Wan (Bay) in Honshu. Two days later, she entered Tokyo Bay. She left Japan on Sept. 20, arriving at San Pedro, California, in late October 1945. After the war, on Jan. 31, 1947 she was placed in reserve. Her active duty lasted only five years. She was never reactivated and on June 1, 1962, was struck from the navy list, and sold to Lipsett Division, Luria Brothers and Company Inc. for scrap at the price of only $446,000. In recognition of her World War II effort, the South Dakota received numerous citations and 13 battle stars. In the State of South Dakota, at Sioux Falls, a memorial park was constructed to honor the battleship with one of her 16-inch gun barrels, flag mast top, and one of her propellers on display. Next week: Secret Slovak-German Talks About Coming War With Poland
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 82 Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21801, or the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Dr. Suite 900, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. NINA STRICKLAND DOWNS Berlin Nina Strickland Downs, age 104, died Friday, June 28, 2019, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Princess Anne, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Victor Russell Strickland and Myrtle Taylor Strickland. She had lived in Berlin since 1929. She Nina Downs was preceded in death by her husband, J. Preston Downs, in 1997, and her daughter, Elinor Downs Hobbs Lynch, in 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen D. Wasserman and husband, Craig, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Andrew Hobbs (Jana), Elizabeth Wasserman and Victor James Wasserman; and one great-grandchild, Victoria Brooke Hobbs. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Virginia Townsend, Vivian
Timmons and Doris McDaniel. Nina attended Ursinus College. She was the co-owner, with her husband, of J. Preston Downs Farm Supply for many years. She was a member of Buckingham Presbyterian Church for almost 90 years and was an avid bridge player. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Dan McKenty officiated. Interment was in Buckingham Cemetery in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com. GAIL MARIE MCWILLIAM Ocean Pines Gail Marie McWilliam, age 52, died on Monday, June 24, 2019, at University of Maryland Hospital. Gail was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Matt McWilliam, and their two children, Paige and Connor. Also surviving is her brother, Thomas and his wife, Rose, and sisters, Dawn and her husband, Amos, and Kristina Patten. Gail had numerous nieces, nephews, and more friends than can be counted. Mrs. McWilliam had worked at Perdue Farms as vice president of marketing.
She was passionate about her family and her friends, and loved to travel. She had seen much of the world and had plans to see more. Her electric smile Gail McWilliam brightened everyone and everywhere she traveled. Known for her kindness and generosity, she could also be tough as nails when needed. She will be forever missed by those closest to her. A visitation was held on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, and was followed by a memorial service. A donation in her memory may be made to: the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, 803 N. Salisbury Blvd. # 2100, Salisbury, Maryland 21801. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. BETTY H. KELLEY Bishopville Betty H. Kelley, age 90, of Bishopville, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at home. She was born in Bishopville and was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Stella (Tubbs) Hickman. Betty had been a poultry grower for many years and owned Back
Creek Antiques for 10 years. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in St. Martins Neck. She is survived by four sons, William F. Vickers III of Ocean View, Joseph H. Vickers of Atlanta, Georgia, J. Michael Kelley and wife, Kim, of Bishopville and Bowman J. Kelley of Bishopville; one sister, Alberta Ralph of Dagsboro; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and a special granddaughter, Megan Kelley. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Zion Church Cemetery on Back Creek Road in Bishopville. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: Zion Church Cemetery, c/o Naomi Johnson, 35141 Johnson Store Rd., Selbyville, Delaware 19975. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. ELIZABETH MARIE BREWER Ocean City Elizabeth Marie Brewer, age 86, died on Monday, July 1, 2019, at her home. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rosalie (Brown) McDermott. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Elizabeth Brewer Brewer, in 2004. Surviving, are her children, Walter J. Brewer and his wife, Gertrude, of Perry Hall, Maureen Newcomb and her husband, Edward, of Ocean City, and Craig Brewer and his wife, Annette, of Baltimore. She was an adored grandmother to Jason, Edward and Michael Newcomb, Sydney Brewer, Katherine Elloff, and Joseph Brewer; and greatgrandchildren, Kaeli, Brodee, Aubrey, and Zoey Newcomb, and Charlotte and Samantha Elloff. Mrs. Brewer had been a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, but most of all she loved being with her family, especially the grandchildren. A graveside service took place on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Crownsville, in Crownsville, Maryland. A donation in her memory may be made to: Diakonia, 12747 Old Bridge Rd. Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
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Inaugural Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam succesful By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 5, 2019) The inaugural Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam, held last weekend, was a success, with 34 anglers competing and $7,000 awarded to the winners. “It was absolutely amazing,” said Brian Roberts, creator of the tournament. “Everyone said we knocked it out of the park. All of the anglers loved it.” Thirty-three anglers fished from a kayak and one from a paddleboard. Participants traveled from Long Island, New York, Virginia Beach, Delaware, Pennsylvania and from the Western Shore of Maryland, as well as locally, for the event. Angers were permitted to fish all waters within Worcester County, up to three nautical miles from the shore. Qualifying fish included flounder, striped bass, bluefish, sea trout, sheepshead, tautog, black sea bass, spot, croaker, cobia, red and black drum, and Spanish and king mackerel. Each angler’s top-three fish were weighed. The three heaviest combined weight received cash prizes. Anglers could weigh three of the same species or different fish. Morgan Mericle of Silver Spring, Maryland, took first place with 2,450 points. Mericle brought three blue-
fish weighing 11.3, 7.5 and 5.7 pounds to the Atlantic Tackle scale in West Ocean City. He was awarded $4,000 and a Lightning Kayak. William Ragusky of Virginia Beach, came in second place with 1,760 points. His top-three bluefish weighed 7.8, 7.4 and 2.4 pounds. He was presented $2,170. Nick Denny of Ocean City, finished in third place with 1,250 points. His top-three fish were a 6.5-pound bluefish and 3.4- and 2.6-pound flounder. Denny received a check for $1,000. Fourteen-year-old junior angler Hanley Kyger landed flounder weighing 2.2 and 1.6 pounds and a 2.6pound trigger. The junior angler, who celebrated his birthday during the tournament, won a Penn Battle II rod and reel combo, courtesy of Atlantic Tackle, Powell fishing rod from Bust Em’ Baits, and Costa sunglasses, provided by Coastal Conservation Association. “It was great,” Roberts said. “We couldn’t have done it without our sponsors. I want to thank Atlantic Tackle, Shark on the Harbor, Seacrets, Aloft Hotel Ocean City.” Roberts plans to offer the tournament the same weekend next year, June 27-28. For more information, visit https://fishnpaddle.com.
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Morgan Mericle of Silver Spring, Maryland, took first place in the inaugural Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam, held last weekend, with 2,450 points. Earning him the top prize were 11.3-, 7.5- and 5.7pound bluefish. He was awarded $4,000 and a Lightning Kayak.
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Nick Denny of Ocean City, finished in third place with 1,250 points. His top-three fish were a 6.5pound bluefish and 3.4- and 2.6-pound flounder. He received $1,000.
Fourteen-year-old junior angler Hanley Kyger landed flounder weighing 2.2 and 1.6 pounds and a 2.6-pound trigger. He won a Penn Battle II rod and reel combo, Powell fishing rod and Costa sunglasses.
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Annual OC Tuna Tournament set to take place July 12-14 Level A $250 Single Largest Tuna - Daily Level B $250 Heaviest Stringer Daily Level C $500 - Winner Takes All Level D $500 Boats 35’ & Under Winner Takes All Level E $750 Boats 36-51’ - Winner Takes All Level F $1,000 Boats 52’ & Up Winner Takes All Level G $2,500 SQUIDNATION Heaviest Stringer Jackpot - Winner Takes All Level H $5,000 YETI Pro Jackpot Single Largest Tuna - Winner Takes All Level I $500 50/30/20 Split Level J $1,000 50/30/20 Split Level K $2,500 50/30/20 Split Level L $300 Single Largest Dolphin Level M $200 Single Largest Wahoo Level N $500 Single Largest Bluefin Tuna Level O $500 On the Board Reward “A” Level P $1,500 On the Board Reward “B” Level Q $200 Charity Donation 50/50 Split. Fifty percent will go to the singles largest tuna and 50 percent to a selected charity. This year the Level Q will benefit the Berlin Little League. Levels C, D, E, F, I, J and K are split between Single Largest and Heaviest Stringer. Levels D, E, F, I, J and K - Can only win in one category, Single Largest or Heaviest Stringer, not both. The cost to go across the board with the $1,000 entry fee for boats 52 feet and larger is $17,700; $17,450 for boats 36-51 feet; and $17,200 for boats 35 feet and smaller. The Level H Pro Tuna Jackpot Winner Takes All costs $5,000 to enter, but it pays off for the angler with the heaviest single tuna as long as he or she signs up for the calcutta. In 2018, 44 of the tournament’s 104 boats entered the calcutta and the pot
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NICE CATCH William Ragusky of Virginia Beach, came in second place during the inaugural Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam, with 1,760 points. His top bluefish weighed 7.8, 7.4 and 2.4 pounds. He was presented $2,170.
totaled $198,000. For 2019, tournament fishing is permitted Friday through Sunday, July 12-14. Anglers will fish two of the three days. Boats can leave either the Ocean City or Indian River inlets. Catches will be weighed at the Ocean City Fishing Center from 48:30 p.m. next Friday and Saturday, and until 7 p.m. Sunday. There is no cost to watch the weigh-ins, which are open to the public. Prize money will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-heaviest single tuna and the largest total catch weight. Each boat may weigh up to five fish per day to compete for a two-day total pound catch. There is a 30-pound minimum weight requirement for all eligible tournament tuna (yellowfin, bluefin and bigeye). Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in the Park Place Jewelers Ladies Division. A $1,500 award will be presented to the female angler who catches the largest tuna. Prizes of $1,000 and $500 will be distributed to second and third place, respectively. A Junior Angler division is available for those 16 and younger. The winner will receive $1,000. Cash
prizes of $500 and $250 will be presented to junior anglers who land the second- and third-heaviest fish. “I’m excited for the number of lady and junior anglers. It keeps going up,” Blunt said. “We had 40-plus ladies and 20-plus junior anglers last year.” There will also be prize money of $2,500, $1,000 and $500 for the first-, second- and third-largest dolphin. Since several wahoo have been caught during the tournament over the years, organizers added a division for the fish in 2016. The calcutta is also available this year. There will be free parking during weigh-ins in the West Ocean City Park & Ride. Free shuttles to and from the Fishing Center and Park & Ride will be available during weigh-ins. For more information about the Tuna Tournament, call 410-213-1121 or visit www.octunatournament.com. The 2018 Ocean City Tuna Tournament saw a big jump in participation and prize money awarded compared to the 2017 competition. In 2017, 88 boats entered into the competition and more than $785,000 was distributed to the winners. For the 31st annual tournament in 2018, 104 boats registered and over $857,600 was paid out.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 5, 2019) The 32nd annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament kicks off next weekend, July 12-14. Early registration for the tournament ends today, July 5, at 5 p.m. The cost is $900 to enter. Most will wait until final registration, which will take place Thursday, July 11, from 3-7 p.m. at the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City. A captains’ meeting will follow. For those who miss early registration, the cost is $1,000 per boat (maximum six anglers). Tuna fishing is “decent” right now, Tuna Tournament Director Jennifer Blunt said Tuesday. “We’re seeing bluefins caught inshore, which is great for the smaller boats,” she said. “We’re seeing some bigeyes being caught and yellowfin are out there in decent numbers.” Several boats have caught doubledigit yellowfin tuna recently, Blunt said, averaging in size from 20-50 pounds. There has been much interest in the tournament and the phones have been ringing at the Ocean City Fishing Center from people inquiring about the event. “I hope to see some new participants this year,” she said. “We saw a lot of new, smaller boats last year. There’s more opportunity with the different categories and they don’t have to compete with the 60-footers.” Most teams participate in the tournament annually. “Many of them have been fishing for years,” Blunt added. Altogether, there are 17 added entry-level calcuttas for the 2019 competition. The cost to enter them ranges from $200 to $5,000. Teams may sign up for one or all of the added entry-level categories, which, if they place on the top of the leader board, could substantially increase the amount of prize money they receive. Added entries:
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OC Marlin Club’s Canyon Kick Off this wknd. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 5, 2019) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 37th annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament starts today and runs until Sunday. Most people who participate are boat club members and compete in the tournament annually, Bob Althauser, director of the Canyon Kick Off with Al Rittmeyer, said last week. 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 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,” Al-
thauser 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
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ESA surfing competition next Sat. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (July 5, 2019) The 51st annual Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Summer Surf Series Maryland Surfing competition is scheduled to take place next Saturday, July 13, where amateur surfers can compete to win prizes and a chance to qualify for the ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship and the ESA Eastern Surfing Championship. Competitors of all ages will participate in divisions including Bodyboard, Shortboard, Longboard and Stand Up Paddleboard. There is also an “Open” division for Shortboard and Bodyboard where all ages are eligible to compete. Competitors must arrive to the designated ready area 15 minutes before their competition begins. Next Saturday’s event will take place either on 35th Street or at Assateague State Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Competitors should arrive at 7:30 a.m. The deadline to sign up for this event is Thursday, July 11. Depending on the waves or the weather, the competition could be moved to either location, as both have been rented ahead of the event. Competitors should check the Delmarva ESA Facebook page closer to the end of the week for updates. The first contest of the 2019 Summer Surf Series was held May 11 on 35th Street in Ocean City. More than 50 competitors ages 8-58 participated in the event. The second event, which was scheduled to take place June 15, was canceled due to a lack of waves, Laura Deeley Bren, co-director of the Delmarva District, said. “We expect to have 50-60 competitors ages anywhere from 6 years to 70 years old and the [competition] will beginning with shortboard, long-
board and bodyboard,” Bren said. Winners will also be competing for points to earn trophies at the awards banquet held in the fall. After the initial competition, which is split up between age, gender and type of surfing, the Maryland State Championship Open Shortboard tournament will begin, which is open to all ages and genders. The fourth and sixth events will be held at Assateague State Park on Aug. 17 and Oct. 12. The deadlines to sign up for these two events are Aug. 15 and Oct. 10, respectively. The fifth contest will take place in Ocean City on Sept. 28, on 35th Street. The deadline for this contest is Sept. 26. “It’s just a great day on the beach with lots of families and lots of different businesses sponsored throughout the year,” Bren said. “It’s a fun spectator event.” This year, there will be an open body division for all ages. It will no longer be separated from children to adults. In addition, the contest will now include a Girls U-12 division instead an overall U-12 division. This year is also different because the ESA Surf Series is partnering with the World Surf League. Competitors who win in the district events can compete for a chance to join some East Coast World Surf League events next year. Each division will have trophies and plaques, as well as sponsor-donated prizes given away. The list of sponsors can be found at surfesa.org. Surf Series participants must be ESA members. Those who are interested in signing up to compete in later events or prepare for the following year can purchase a family membership for $150, or $75 for an individual.
A fee of $25 covers the first event during each contest, and $10 for every other division after. Supporting membership cost $35 and is for noncompetitors. To become a lifetime member the cost is $1,000 (includes five divisions). Founded in 1967 by East Coast Surfers, ESA was created to promote, preserve and protect the sport of surfing on the East Coast. ESA is dedicated to the sport of amateur surfing, as well as the operation of a program of amateur competition for surfers of all ages and abilities. In addition, ESA promotes the establishment and preservation of free access to a clean shoreline and ocean environment. ESA is the largest amateur surfing association in the world. The association’s activities are organized into 25 districts, which extend along nearly 2,000 miles of coastline. Stretching from Maine through the Gulf Coast of Florida, Alabama and the Great Lakes, each district’s programs are developed and operated by a dedicated group of volunteer directors and staff. Scheduling info can be found on the delmarva.surfesa.org website or Delmarva ESA Facebook. Updates on ESA’s website and social media will be frequent since the association will occasionally have to make adjustments due to surf/weather forecast. Anyone interested in signing up for the events can do so at Delmarva.surfsignup.com. A list of events can be found on the Delmarva ESA Facebook page and Delmarva website, delmarva.surfesa.org. Those who are looking for age-specific events can find the age divisions at www.surfesa.org. Questions can be sent to delmarva@surfesa.org or through messenger on Delmarva ESA’s Facebook page.
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Sixty-eight white marlins, 9 blues released last yr. Continued from Page 87 weather last year,” Althauser. A total of $107,730 was presented to 2018 tournament winners. Seventyseven boats were registered for the 2018 competition. Sixty-eight white marlins and nine blues were released during the tournament. Fish On took first place in the billfish release division with 750 points. The crew released six whites and one blue. They were awarded $35,550. Nontypical came in second place with 700 points (four whites, two blues). The team was presented $2,052. The Moore Bills team released five whites and one blue, good for third place and $4,446. Par Five anglers cut loose two whites and two blues and won $2,052. Marlin Gale took top honors in the dolphin division with a 37.2 pounder. The crew earned $14,332.50. Canyon Hunter landed in second place with a 23.4-pound dolphin. The team was presented $3,739.50. The Last Call crew boated a 22pound dolphin to finish in third place. They took home $2,493. Hall Pass received prize money for its 18.2-pound dolphin for participating in added entry-level calcuttas. The group got a check for $11,250. The Tighten Up team hooked a 110.8-pound bigeye and won $25,582.50. The Second Chance crew brought a 109.8-pound bigeye to the Sunset Marina scale in West Ocean City, good for second place. They were awarded $3,739.50. The Stalker anglers caught an 83.6pound yellowfin to finish in third place. They earned $2,493. Fore more information, call 410-2131613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.
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(July 5, 2019) The 44th Annual Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Ocean City Basketball Classic raised $1,700 to be donated to the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center for the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future. The classic was held in Ocean City June 21-23 to benefit the local cancer care center. Sixty-six teams from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland competed in the tournament. Throughout the tournament, a $15 donation for each three-point basket made was donated to the Burbage Regional Cancer Center. More than 100 three-point baskets were made during the three-day competition. “The teams and spectators were involved in tracking our donation goal throughout the tournament. When the final three-point basket was made to meet our goal of $1,700, the gym went crazy,” Tournament Director Lynn Smack said. “It was great to see the support.” Smack was enthusiastic about supporting the cancer center in honor of his best friend, Anthony Davis, who suffered from bladder cancer. Davis was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and played basketball
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(July 5, 2019) The Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council will host the 35th annual Ocean Pines-Taylor Bank Golf Scramble at the Ocean Pines Golf Club on Wednesday, July 17, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. This year’s event is being held in honor of long-time Ocean Pines Golf Club member Jim Beisler, who passed away last November. Beisler was president of the Ocean Pines Board of Golf Governors (now the Golf Members’ Council) that is responsible for the tournament and oversees the scholarship and junior golf awards that are presented. The tournament benefits junior golf in the area by helping support junior golf clinics and an annual tournament for young golfers. It also raises funds for scholarships that are presented to local high school seniors who have demonstrated an interest in golf. The public entry fee is $85 per person, which includes greens fee, cart, team prizes, men’s and ladies’ closest-tothe-pin prizes, door prizes, continental breakfast, on-course refreshments and lunch at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club fol-
lowing the tournament. The entry fee for Ocean Pines Golf members with a cart package is $55, or $70 for members without a cart package. Players may sign up individually or as a foursome. Individuals or incomplete teams will be paired. Taylor Bank is the long-time event title sponsor. This year, the Optimists of Ocean City/Berlin and Deeley Insurance Group are platinum sponsors. Mike’s Carpet Connection has again signed on as a silver sponsor. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available, including personal and business tee signs and tee-sign packages. Sponsors are also being sought for longdrive and closest-to-the-pin holes. Applications may be picked up at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. The entry deadline is July 12, and fees may be dropped off at or mailed to the Golf Shop at Ocean Pines Golf Club at 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines, Maryland, 21811. Checks should be made payable to “Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council.”For more information, contact tournament chair Scotty Wheatley at 410-641-7486.
Boating Safety Course, July 9-11 (July 5, 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 common 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 410-935-4807, 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.
White Marlin Open in August (July 5, 2019) The White Marlin Open, an offshore billfish tournament held in Ocean City, announces plans for its upcoming 46th annual tournament to be held Aug. 5-9. The tournament, which has awarded more than $68 million in prizes to date, expects to give out more than $6 million to this year’s tournament winners, topping not only the record $5.5 million payout from 2018 but also almost every other professional sports payout in the world. Prizes are awarded for catches of white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin, and shark, as well as most release points by boat and daily catches of wahoo, tuna and dolphin. This year’s event features three new categories: A new addition is a winner-take-all small boat (under 40 feet LOA) level to the dolphin category (level SBD) available for a $1,000 entry fee. “Our small boat divisions have grown
every year and we wanted to offer yet another option for this growing category,” said Jim Motsko, founder and president of the White Marlin Open. Another new entry level in 2019 is the big fish category (level BF) for all boats, which is winner take all for heaviest overall white marlin, blue marlin, swordfish, tuna, dolphin, wahoo or shark. The category is available for a $1,500 entry fee. Also new this year is a lady angler category which recognizes a first, second and third place winner. “We’re seeing more and more ladies participating each year and we’re excited to award the top female anglers for billfish points,” said Madelyne Rowan, cotournament director. Spectators are welcome to view the weigh-ins for free at the official scale at Harbour Island daily from 4-9:15 p.m. To learn more, please visit https://whitemarlinopen.com.
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