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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) A small tornado, torrential rain, hail, winds up to 80 miles per hour, a damaged drawbridge and a DUI crash created a perfect storm for a traffic jam in downtown Ocean City Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Virginia confirmed that a waterspout that developed in Assawoman Bay came ashore near the Route 50 bridge and Philadelphia Avenue intersection roughly at 4:40 p.m. A warning was issued minutes before the tornado, rated on the Fujita Scale as an F-0, or the least severe of these cyclones, touched down. The storm also dropped See RAIN Page 5

Another day at the office For police on Boardwalk patrol, events of last weekend were all part of usual summer routine

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug 5, 2016) To Ocean City Police Officer Michael Kirkland, the ruckus downtown the weekend before last was not something he had never seen before. From his perspective, as he patrolled the Boardwalk one Saturday night removed from the incidents, it was just another day at the office. “I think it’s just business as usual. That weekend’s in the past and we’re back to normal,” he said as he scanned the nighttime crowd.

He is concerned, though, with the public’s perception of the events that he feels were overplayed in some news outlets as lawless free-foralls broken up by tough police. “The video (of the fights and police intervention) whether it’s 10 seconds or 30 seconds — there’s a whole lot of other time in that video that you’re not seeing, which is the good stuff that the public doesn’t see,” he said. “You’re not seeing the part as to why we’re called there and what our interaction is before the actual handson part.” Although reactions to the video of the July 23 Boardwalk mêlée shared on social media may vary, Kirkland doesn’t feel the incident should See POLICE Page 3

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OCPD Mounted Unit member Erika Specht keeps a watchful eye as throngs of tourists enjoy a typical summer night last Saturday.


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Police feel video shows appropriate response Continued from Page 1 alter anyone’s vacation plans. “Families can develop their own perspective on what they feel about that video,” he said. “Hopefully, they don’t say I’m not coming to Ocean City because I saw that 10-second video.” Also not reflected in the footage of police force in response to the unruly crowd was a lack of reported injuries, said OCPD returning seasonal Officer Scott Baker, who was also working the Boardwalk beat. “Nobody was injured throughout the whole thing,” he said. “The overall outcome was great as far as no injuries. What does that say about the incident itself? It wasn’t that bad of an incident.” Ocean City Police spokesperson Lindsay Richard said the episode exemplified the training officers receive to address crowd control challenges. “When they ‘Everyone thinks, (the officers) ‘I’m on vacation looked at the I can do what I video of these want.’ Well, guys dealing there’s laws with that crowd that night, they here and you’ve said that video is got to abide like a training by them.’ video. That’s Michael how well they Kirkland handled the situation as far as crowd control,” she said. “They can use that forever in terms of training purposes.” Kirkland said police have to make a snap decision in the heat of the moment about how physical force might figure into the officers’ response. “The officers that dealt with it did a great job,” he said. “I don’t think we were outnumbered.” With patrols on bicycles and

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horseback, backup response times are faster, since officers are always within blocks of any incident, Kirkland said. “Being on bikes is the best thing in the world. It’s quick. It’s a way to get around here and you can also get into a lot of stuff,” he said. “People don’t hear you; they don’t see you. Yeah, you have a police uniform on, but you’re not in a big police car.” Alcohol-fueled behavior is the cause of most of the of problems police face, especially during the summer months, Kirkland said. “A lot of the stuff we deal with is influenced by alcohol,” he said. “That’s what happens when you have a 10-mile island with all these liquor licenses.” In the aftermath of the July 23 arrest of multiple individuals accused of causing a Boardwalk disturbance,

both officers feel public support has been have overwhelmingly positive. “I would say 99 percent of the people are coming up to us and saying ‘thank you’ and ‘we appreciate what you do,’” he said “Its unfortunate that stuff like this has to happen for people to do that.” Baker said most families he engages are grateful for the police presence, a sentiment he feels continues to grow. “They’re happy to see us out there,” he said. “We do get a lot of respect as far as nice comments. Over the past few years, it’s been the same or increased as far as appreciation.” Even so, Kirkland said, there people who seem to forget to include common sense in their beach supplies. “Everyone thinks, ‘I’m on vacation I can do what I want,’” he said. “Well,

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Rain, hail, high winds wreaks havoc Monday Continued from Page 1 2.5 inches of rain in an hour, causing moderate flooding in the downtown district. “We saw significant flooding in our A zone [low-lying area],” said city Communication Manager Jessica Waters. “Much of St. Louis Avenue was closed, as well as areas in Baltimore Avenue. The road closures began around 5 p.m. and were closed in some places, until 10:45 p.m.” According to Ocean City Police Department, a handful of disabled or stopped vehicles blocked sections of the flooded streets. According to city officials, it took nearly an hour to travel from 125th Street to the downtown area.

“It’s not totally abnormal for us to have some moderate flooding when we have storm events. They’re usually quick events that dump a significant amount of rain,” Waters said. Hail also pelted some structures in downtown Ocean City and West Ocean City. The National Weather Service also reported winds gusting up to 80 miles per hour whipped through the resort. The gusts also damaged two drawbridge gates on the westbound side of the Route 50 bridge, according to the State Highway Administration. Around 5 p.m., the high winds snapped off the drop-down gates that prevent vehicles from crossing when the drawbridge is raised. The SHA

closed a portion of the westbound lane to repair one of the gates and to remove the other one. While this repair work slowed traffic out of Ocean City to a crawl, a crash at the foot of the bridge and Baltimore Avenue stopped incoming vehicles. At approximately 6 p.m. police responded to a crash where Sara R. Ali, of Alexandria, Virginia reportedly weaved in and out of traffic on the Route 50 bridge at a high speed and struck three vehicles. Ali was allegedly driving while intoxicated, according to police department spokesperson Lindsay Richard. In addition to the frustration of slow-moving traffic, some minor structural damage occurred as the storm passed. Included in the city’s list of casualties is a crosswalk sign at Route 50 and Philadelphia Avenue, a

broken light outside City Hall, a palm tree pushed across the Oceanic Hotel, and damage to M.R. Ducks, and the Angler Restaurant and Boat on Talbot Street. “Although there was some minor damage in the downtown area, we were fortunate that no one was hurt,” Waters said. For visitors hoping for a reprieve from the stormy weather, the long term forecast suggests that won’t happen. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Rushak, more rain is on the way. “Basically, the pattern for the next week to 10 days is continued chances for rain across the region,” he said. “We had a dry-out period on Wednesday and Thursday and will continue on Friday, but the chances do favor rain creeping in next week.”

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Visitors without hotel rooms blamed for confrontations Correlation exists between sleeping in vehicles, civil unrest, councilman says

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) The Ocean City Council, still reacting to the recent confrontation between tourists and police on the Boardwalk, suggested the police crack down on those who drive to the resort and spend the night in their cars. In the waning moments of Monday’s session, Councilman Wayne Hartman said that he noticed a correlation between unruly groups that visit Ocean City and those who sleep in vehicles parked on side streets and alleys. Specifically, he asked that such behavior be upgraded from a municipal infraction to a criminal misdemeanor. “We’ve addressed it through local ordinance and changed the fine from $25 to $100, but I’d like to make it a stiffer fine or a penalty and see if that would have any impact,” he said. “This is not something we should tolerate in town.” Mayor Rick Meehan had shared this sentiment in an interview last week as he commented on increasing police presence on the boards following the fights. “We’re going to increase our en-

forcement to make sure that doesn’t happen again, and I think you’ll start to see an increase in enforcement on the activities that we see as a result of crowds coming into town that haven’t booked hotel rooms,” he said. City officials and police have reported receiving complaints from several residents about individuals sleeping in cars along side streets and in neighborhoods. Hartman said he received three or four emails on this issue this past weekend – and has made a few reports himself. “I personally make it a point to look into my neighborhood on Edgewater Avenue and look for more people that sleep in their cars. I found on most occasions they were woken up and just moved on. On some occasions, that call led to the discovery of something illegal in nature,” Hartman said in a later interview. There have been 22 citations issued for sleeping in motor vehicles during 2016, as of July 31, according to police reports. But that number could be skewed due to uncovering more serious offenses. “Something to keep in mind is that a lot times if someone is caught sleeping in a car, they have drugs or weapons on them,” said Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard. See CAR Page 10

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Drive slower than the posted speed limit if the animals approach the road. In addition, horses can be easily startled into traffic at random moments and react in unexpected ways because they were bitten by a horse fly, another horse made noises or the roar of a truck engine scared them. It is illegal to entice horses to vehicles and encourages them to stay near the road to look for handouts. Anyone with information should call Science Communicator Kelly Taylor at 410-629-6077.

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Continued from Page 7 “They might search the car and find something, so the officer might not necessarily worry about citing sleeping in a car.” Dozing in the backseat also has another effect: public urination. As only motor homes and RVs are equipped with a toilet, individuals turn to using people’s properties along the side streets as a quick bathroom. “To me, it’s like the broken window syndrome,” Hartman said. “If you don’t fix the broken window, then there’s more neglect. We’re a resort town and

we’re all about the business of renting rooms. If you want to come here for the day or the weekend, you’re welcome, but that requires that you have accommodations. “The more uncomfortable we make it to people that don’t obey our laws,” he continued, “I think the less likely they are to return.” During the regular session’s final moments, Meehan threw his support behind Hartman’s proposal. “It’s very important to address those issues. This is a bedroom community,” he said.


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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) A car crash Sunday morning claimed the life of Mervin Martin, 69, of Pittsville, after his Chevy truck ran off the road and ended up wedged beneath a tractor trailer near the intersection of Routes 50 at 589, the Maryland State Police reported. Evidence and witness statements indicate Martin went off the left side of the road and struck a ditch before

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Ocean Pines man locks self inside home, refuses to leave Multiple police agencies work for six hours to talk subject out of residence

(Aug. 5, 2016) Ocean Pines Police received information that a 21-yearold Ocean Pines resident was making threats against himself and anyone coming into contact with him at his residence at Point Lookout Road, last Sunday. Police received information that the suspect had weapons at the residence and previous mental health issues. Ocean Pines Police cordoned off the area and requested assistance from the Ocean City Police Quick Response Team and their hostage negotiation unit. Ocean City units responded to the area of Point Lookout and, in coordination with Ocean Pines Police, hostage negotiators began conferring

with the suspect. After a period of negotiation, the suspect agreed to give himself safely up to police. Although weapons were found inside the residence, there were no injuries. Also assisting in the incident were units from the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department and the Ocean City Fire Department. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury for psychiatric evaluation. The entire incident lasted about six hours. “In today’s troubled times, police are often called to assist in volatile incidents that could be life threatening,” Chief David Massey of the Ocean Pines Police Department said. “The cooperation among all police and fire units on the scene of this mental health incident ensured that everyone went home safely.”

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OC VFW Post seeks support and membership Core group has kept local org. afloat, but new blood sought to maintain mission

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the floor, roof and heating system. “We need bodies and money,” he said. “If you had the bodies, you could generate the money.” Although he was ready to step down as commander this year, Shiffner said he little option but to continue holding the leadership position. “I carried over to keep us alive,” he said. “We need a commander and quartermaster to have a national charter or the post could disappear.” Ocean Pines resident Nate Pearson, 88, an Army veteran who served in the occupation of Germany at the conclusion of WWII and joined the VFW in 1953, said pulling in new blood is a challenge for numerous groups. “I think all social clubs — Kiwanis, Lions, VFW, American Legion — are all having membership problems,”

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he said. “Attracting and keeping members is tough. That’s why so many small clubs like this one are in danger of going out of business.” Thinking back, Pearson recalls a different scene when he first visited VFW Post 8296 three decades ago after relocating to the area. “The place was packed then,” he said. “You’d be five deep at the bar.” Even with larger membership, Pearson said raising operating funds could still be a challenge because of the lifetime dues option. “You can either pay your dues every year, which is like $35, or you can pay like $300 or $400 one time and you’re paid for your whole lifetime,” he said. “If you live long enough it pays off.” Estimating that 166 of the 205 post members are paid in full, Pearson said other resources and younger participants are crucial. “Its mostly paid up for life members and most are elderly, don’t drive at night, and too sick to come to meetings,” he said. “That’s why we’re down to only five active members at monthly meetings.” In light of the dire situation, longtime VFW member and community stalwart Al Kessler, 88, a Marine veteran who served in China at the end of WWII, has placed the post at the top of his priority list. “I belong to the VFW, the American Legion, the Marine Corps League, the Optimist Club, as well as the Irish-American Club, but I try to stick here and focus here,” he said. With the most WWII veterans gone or fading away, and the numbers of military members who served in the Korean War also dwindling, Kessler said the VFW’s mission of charity and fellowship needs support from the next generations. “Our biggest base now is the Viet Nam veterans,” he said. “The next thing were trying to do is get the people who served in the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan.” Pearson estimates two thirds of the members are from the Viet Nam era. “The Korean and WWII veterans See VFW Page 15

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Continued from Page 12 have died off and we’re not getting too many of the Afghan and Iraqi veterans,” he said. From his perspective, Pearson believes many who served in recent campaigns in the Middle East avoid anything connected to the military as they struggle to process horrifying experiences. “I don’t know if this generation has a harder time with their time or not,” he said. “To some degree, the recent vets seem to want steer clear of the military for a while.” Pointing out parallels, Pearson said troops returning from Saigon in the mid-1970s, most feeling ostracized by the American public, were also slow to embrace the VFW. “Viet Nam veterans felt so slighted from the reaction of the American population,” he said. “When they had the opportunity to join a veterans organization where they felt welcomed, where they were encouraged, more of them joined. The word got out by word of mouth.” The benefit of socializing at the VFW, Kessler said, is a chance to rub elbows with people from different eras. “The main thing here is you meet people of all generations and you

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can talk to them,” he said. Kessler, who was born in 1928, a year before the stock market crash that led to the Great Depression, said one of his earliest memories was seeing President Franklin Roosevelt during his first campaign for office in 1932. “When Roosevelt was running for President of the United States my father took us all out when Roosevelt came to Baltimore,” he said. “People were banging tin cans and buckets all along the parade route. It was down in Canton.” Perhaps illustrating what some have termed “the greatest generation,” Kessler said he would work

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Hole in Route 90 bridge calls for dualization Mayor sees ‘tremendous problem’ in single highway after Sunday’s traffic snarl

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) Shortly after a hole appeared in the Route 90 bridge and closed a westbound lane, Mayor Rick Meehan said it was vital to expand the two-lane stretch to a dual highway to prevent traffic delays. “It’s something we’ve seen happen more and more often with construction on Route 90,” he said in the final

moments of Monday’s City Council session. “When you’re looking at the number of people that come in and out of Ocean City, it’s a tremendous problem.” The State Highway Administration last Sunday closed one lane of traffic after a hole opened up on the bridge over the Assawoman Bay around 11 a.m. SHA crews arrived to assess the damage and decided that it needed to be addressed immediately. “The original affected areas was extremely small … about the size of a base of a traffic cone,” said SHA media manager Dave Buck. “SHA crews recognized it could become a larger issue.” From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the SHA set up a flagging operation to direct vehicles to one lane, causing a traffic bottleneck while crews patched the gap with a steel plate. According to Buck, the issue was not a sinkhole – it was a washout. “It was caused by the pressure of the water since there was so much rain right next to the edge of the bridge where the roadway washed away,” he said.

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SHA to close Rt. 113 lanes overnight for road expansion By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Aug. 5, 2016) Four overnight closings of Route 113 near Newark will be necessary as work on the dual highway conversion continues, with the first closure scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 9. According to the State Highway Administration, detours will be in place overnight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and each job will involve the excavation and removal of old stormwater management pipes, as well as the installation of new pipe up to 72 inches in diameter. Three installations will be just south of Langmaid Road, and the fourth installation will take place north of Basket Switch Road. Divers will use that street as well as Newark Road as bypasses. The SHA measured the detours at about one mile each. Electronic signs as well as detour notices have been in place along the affected area for about a week now. Additional crossings like these will become necessary during the summer as dualization work continues, the release stated. This work is part of SHA’s multiphase project to widen all 37 miles of US 113 in Maryland to four lanes. The current third phase covers 3.75 miles

from Five Mile Branch Road to Massey Branch, and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. The next part of the project, Phase 4, covers 4.3 miles from Public Landing Road to Five Mile Branch Road, and will complete the expansion. This phase is scheduled to start construction later this year, and was announced by Gov. Larry Hogan during his tour of the lower shore a few months ago. “The dates for the other crossings are not yet available, as our crews will be evaluating how the first one goes. There are variable message signs up and we will change them accordingly,” Charlie Gischlar, public information officer for the SHA, said. Gischlar added that the replacement process is a design-build project, where work begins after a certain percentage of the design has been completed. More details about the upcoming pipe replacements will become available as this first project is completed, he explained. Gischlar said the work on each project is not expected to exceed one night’s worth of effort. An average of 11,500 vehicles travel this stretch of Route 113 each day, according to the SHA, with 20 percent of the volume coming from commercial trucking.


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Violinist Ion Lucian Ionscu spoke out against the Boardwalk busker registration process during Monday’s City Council meeting.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) With litigation still pending on Ocean City’s busker registration process, one Boardwalk performer took to City Hall to air his grievances during Monday night’s session. Violinist Ion Lucian Ionscu told the Mayor and City Council he had felt that life as an entertainer on the boards had been getting worse in the last few years since officials passed ordinances regulating acts. “Honestly I feel like I am living under martial law,” he said to the council. “If you look at what the Boardwalk was three years ago, it was wonderful. There was nothing but friends.” After struggling with the proliferation of Boardwalk performers with acts ranging from spray paint art to pole dancing, the City Council implemented a registration process for buskers for limited spaces on the boards up to Ninth Street in 2015. Several performers protested the “first come, first serve system” and lodged a federal lawsuit against it. The complaint also lists unnamed Boardwalk businesses owners for “harassing See BUSKER Page 20

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Busker concerns heard, but ‘law must be obeyed’ Continued from Page 19 … and acting in a manner to eliminate the performers.” Ionscu told the City Council that he had experienced some of this harassment first hand this summer. “I was playing 20 feet in front of a Fourth Street restaurant. The problem was that the owner of the restaurant … came to me shouting. Two days in a row, I was forced to call the police,” he said. “The second time, he stood in the middle of the Boardwalk and said ‘lower it.’” Ionscu also detailed other separate incidents, like when he was asked to lower his music, and could not hear himself play while a band played behind him. On a separate occasion, he said that a business owner stopped a police officer and said that his violin playing was too loud. According to the ordinance that amended the registration system to a lottery, performers are not allowed to leave their space for a period longer than 15 consecutive minutes. Performers, like anyone else on the boards, are also subjected to a noise ordinance. Any person playing a musical instrument or operating a sound amplification device that can be heard at a distance of 30 feet can face a $500 fine or 90 days in jail. People who can be heard singing or yelling from 50 feet away can also be ticketed for the same amount. Ionscu said that he had a small 14watt implication device, but when OCPD asked him to turn it down last week, he couldn’t hear himself play over the noise. “If people cannot hear me from the middle of the Boardwalk, then what is the use of it?” he asked, showing the council his $500 citation. According to OCPD, officers use a sound measurement tool to determine if a noise complaint is legitimate. “A decibel amount comes into play,” said Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard. “Most of the time when they go out on a noise call they use these devices.” After hearing Ionscu, the council said that while they will consider his complaints but that the law must be obeyed. “You made your concerns, and we’ll look into them, but we do have a noise ordinance you have to follow,” Council President Lloyd Martin said. “Hopefully Lt. [Mark] Pacini [who patrols the Boardwalk] will help you understand that rule a bit better.” Before the meeting closed, Ionscu summarized his complaints with a warning. “I just want you to know this may be my last season here,” he said. “I refuse to perform under this martial law.” The Boardwalk performers’ legal counsel will file a formal response to the Town of Ocean City’s motion to dismiss on Aug. 15.


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Public boat ramp on 64th Street begins construction Ocean City broke ground last Monday with March slated as completion date

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) After years of delays, Ocean City broke ground on its new public boat ramp at 64th Street last Monday. “They just put the crane together and got started,” City Engineer Terry McGean said. “The first thing they need to do is put in coffer dams to allow us to pump water out so they can start constructing the ramp itself. They will be dredging simultaneously.” The bayside ramp, which will be constructed near the city’s approved $25 million Public Works Department campus, will replace the town’s sole boat ramp in the Little Salisbury neighborhood. That facility was built at the end of Caribbean Drive decades ago and has one incline and offers no parking. The 64th Street facility will be a major upgrade. “It’s a dual-lane ramp with a floating dock between them, allowing for handicap access. We have not had that before. It’s twice the size and you can stage a boat. The parking site includes spaces for 31 trailers and average 52 feet in depth and 10 feet in width,” McGean said. The channel will also be dredged to open waters to a depth of three feet. In addition, because the facility will be in the neighborhood of the planned Public Works Campus, there are no residences around it, he said. That solves a major problem that several residents had with the Little Salisbury boat ramp. “It drove a lot of traffic there,” McGean said. “Before the ramp was attended, there were some issues with people not using the best language, and arguments … would break out over waiting in line. You would also have people hanging out there all day long, running Jet skis. “It wasn’t suitable for a residential

neighborhood,” he added. Although some of these issues were resolved by hiring an attendant in 2003, Ocean City began to look for another boat ramp site that had water access, but was not near residential areas and did not involve a major purchase. The 64th Street location offered two of those three conditions. Ocean City did have to make some costly and controversial purchases before even opening bids on the project. City officials bought the land behind Rick’s Market shopping center for $5.1 million from owner Rick Laws after initiating condemnation proceedings in 2010. The city also struggled to obtain a segment of mostly submerged land behind Dead Freddies. A deal was struck after Ocean City likewise threatened to condemn the land in 2014. Finally, the council accepted the low bid from Murtech Marine of $714,849 in mid-July. Originally, the project was budgeted for $1.5 million with the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant footing some of the bill. “The grant pays up for 100 percent of the dredging and 50 percent of the parking lot area,” McGean said. “We’re paying 100 percent of the ramp, we can shift that grant – and its conditions – from Little Salisbury to the 64th Street ramp.” The DNR will fund up to $500,000 for the dredge work and up to $315,000 for the site. Although the schematics are completed, the City Council still has to refine the new ramp’s parking plan. During the session last Tuesday, the council agreed to keep the facility open 24 hours a day and to implement an hourly parking fee. That rate hasn’t been set, as the council awaits a recommendation from the city staff. The construction timeline has the 64th Street boat ramp completed by next March. “It’s a long time coming, so I’m glad we’re under construction,” McGean said.

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‘They’ve been very aggressive in reviewing any regulation deemed to be unnecessary or unworkable.’ Bob Mitchell “We have favorable conditions out of season in the wintertime,” he said. “When you consider the more advanced treatment at our upgraded plants we’re producing effluent at a quality that’s putting less nutrients on the ground than actual rainwater.” The Hogan administration has been examining potentially relaxing the ban on applying nutrients during the winter months. “They’ve been very aggressive in reviewing any regulation deemed to

be unnecessary or unworkable,” he said. Commissioner Ted Elder asked that local agriculture operations be allowed to spray manure regardless of the season. “I would see something added to that draft letter concerning the farmers,” he said. “In the springtime sometime it gets so wet that you can’t spread. What do you do with all that manure?” In the letter the county reminds the MDA and its Nutrient Advisory Committee that the ban is in opposition to previous state guidance promoting water reuse and spray irrigation as a means to reduce the environmental footprint of wastewater treatment plants and farming operations. The letter also noted that the Environmental Protection Agency has consistently held that regulated applications of treated wastewater to vegetated ground, referred to as slow rate land treatment, is widely used and produces a high quality percolate that aids the growth of numerous crops, as well as maintaining parks, pasture lands and forests. If the state decides to maintain the ban on wintertime applications, the county is requesting an exemption to use spray irrigation whenever the winter season provides favorable conditions or to avoid possible overflow at a storage facility.

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The City Council rezoned the old Cropper Concrete plant near St. Louis Avenue to an Inlet designation, based on the site plan for a Ropewalk restaurant and a hotel on second reading, thus allowing developers to move to the site plan approval stage.

Former concrete plant to become eight-story hotel Property officially rezoned to allow building based on proposal from Ropewalk

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) It’s official. The empty George B. Cropper Concrete Company plant property on St. Louis Avenue is rezoned, clearing the path for a potential eight-and-a-half story building. Following a month of discussion, the City Council had little to say be-

fore it formally changed the property’s zoning designation from manufacturing (M) to inlet (I-1). The rezoning was based on a tentative site plan for a hotel and Ropewalk restaurant combination. Resident and former councilman Vince Gisriel failed to change council members’ minds with his last-minute appeal. “The comprehensive plan is replete with height limitations,” he said Monday night. Reading from the plan adopted in 2006, he said, “A sudden See BAYSIDE Page 26

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Bayside building height restrictions weighed in debate Continued from Page 25 change in a pattern or rhythm can be visually disruptive, and that pattern was established by design standards that include, among others, building height.” The Cropper parcel was divided between manufacturing and downtown mixed-used (D-MX) zoning, and that would cap the hotel at five stories. According to Attorney Joe Moore, who represents developer Ocean I Hospitality LLC, that would create a sprawl that would take up more than 50 percent of the land, which is a provision attached to the rezoning. Gisriel also argued that higher density buildings should be placed on ocean blocks rather than on the bayside. The comprehensive plan also appears to allow only buildings of eight stories on larger bayside properties through careful regulation. “You know in football, a half an inch makes the difference between a first down and a touchdown. In my judgment, there’s no give or take here. This goes completely against the grain of your comprehensive plan. It’s clearly spelled out,” Gisriel said. Moore also reiterated several points, including that the rezoning was contingent on the Ocean City Development Corporation’s parameters. He also refuted the accusation that reclassifying this land constituted illegal spot zoning. “Spot zoning is purely for private benefit and inconsistent use with surrounding buildings. The uses in the concept plan, which we are going to be obligated to, are totally consistent. They are a restaurant and a hotel,” he said. Finally, OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin spelled out why his organization endorsed the concept plan. “It was mentioned before that it is the largest vacant property south, and that got us thinking that the height here is appropriate because it blends in well with the area. The area had some renovations and the character has changed a lot because of the private demolitions going on,” he said. He also said that the eight-and-ahalf story building is also a better fit since it was away from the Route 50 bridge. If the land were to be developed as an extended five-story building, it would run into land that the state would need for a Route 50 replacement bridge. “Hotel/restaurant mix is also the best use you can get from a tax base standpoint and property value,” Irwin added. The council voted 6-1 to approve the rezoning, with Councilwoman Mary Knight the sole dissenter. Before any development can begin, however, the company will need a site plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.


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State medical cannabis permits evaluated Commission receives 145 grower applications, will issue total of 15 licenses

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Aug. 5, 2016) After a change in venue due to the flooding disaster in Howard County, the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission is still scheduled to begin its review of the pending grower and processing permits for marijuana today. “Nothing will be announced at the meeting,” Vanessa Lyon, director of communications for the commission, said. “They will be ranking the top 20 applications.”

The results will be announced 10 days later, after staff has had a chance to open the sealed applications and begin preliminary background and financial checks on the applicants. Only 15 grower licenses will be awarded in the state, while an unlimited number of processor licenses will be made available. The commission is set to award only the first 15 processor license pre-approvals during this part of the process, Lyon said. The commission received 145 grower permit applications, and 124 processor applications. The extra applications are placed on a waiting list, Lyon said, and will be used in the event a higher-ranked

application doesn’t pass muster. “If any entity associated with a Stage One pre-approval is found to have any potential legal, financial or compliance issues as determined by the Commission, [its] application may be held in abeyance until all of the requirements are satisfactorily resolved,” the announcement on the commission’s website reads. This is only the first stage in the approval process, and no licenses will be awarded until the requesting entity has completed stage two requirements. Some of the stage two requirements include obtaining a properly-zoned facility to serve as the operations headquarters, and audited financial records for major

stakeholders. No announcement or date about dispensaries was made available. Only two dispensaries will be allowed per state senate district. Worcester County has just one district, which includes Somerset County and part of eastern Wicomico. Western Wicomico shares its district, and potential two dispensaries, with Talbot, Dorchester and parts of Caroline counties. The commission received 811 applications for dispensaries throughout the state, Lyon said. There will be a total of 94 licenses granted for dispensaries, though the commission may choose to award a retail location to select growers.

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Company takes another stab at using landfill methane gas practical standpoint to let them sit.” The lightning strike, however, caused extensive damage, Koch said. “It knocked most of the electrical wiring out and we had that place reBy Greg Ellison ally, really grounded because, when Staff Writer you have that big flare sticking up, (Aug 5, 2016) Dorchester Renew- which is all steel, you know you’re able Energy is about to take another likely to get hit,” he said. “This was so shot at developing a methane gas proj- direct it also knocked both of the genect at the central landfill in Newark erator ends off. We’re talking about after the Worcester County Commis- some serious money.” sioners signed an exclusive 18-month Still, Koch told the commissioners, agreement at its meeting last Tuesday. these assets do have value and finding Tom Koch, DRE managing partner, a market for them could power up the told the commissioners that his com- company’s fortunes. pany’s second attempt to generate “When you’re losing your money electricity by burning the methane the on an investment, nobody’s happy, inlandfill produces addresses the unex- cluding me.” pected snag that halted the project — The new agreement allows DRE to a loss of fuel. investigate and possibly pursue a ven“In 2008, myself and some other ture to commercialize the landfill gas, investors put a two-megawatt landfill along with the flare, generator buildgas to energy project in there,” he said. ing and the interconnection system “We took the methane off the landfill with an alternative energy project. and used it as fuel in engines to pro“We have some ideas but I don’t duce, we were expecting, about two have any great expectations,” he said. megawatts of electricity. Included among three potential de“We got it up, and were doing velopments, Koch said, are continupretty well with it, then the county lost ally improving battery cell the trash contract technologies. with Ocean City,” he “The whole tech‘They spent fortunes on said. nology on batteries In summer 2009, engineering studies, but they has changed draOcean City signed a matically,” he said. didn’t know anything about money-saving con“We can now put what they were doing.’ tract with a private three megawatts of Tom Koch trash-to-electricity batteries inside that operator in Pennsylbuilding very convevania and stopped sending its refuse niently.” to the landfill in Newark. Secondly, Koch said the on site In addition to suffering the loss of flare, which reduces dangerous emisOcean City’s mountains of methane- sions by producing the less harmful generating garbage at the local land- greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, could fill, the company was beset by internal be financially viable for carbon offset discord. market in the future. “Then we had some outside in“There is a flare there and we’re devestors who made some really stupid stroying methane, which is offsetting decisions, which exacerbated our pollution,” he said. “At one time the problem considerably,” he said. “They carbon offset market was pretty despent fortunes on engineering studies, cent but right now carbon offsets but they didn’t know anything about wouldn’t support it.” what they were doing.” The final option being explored by Then a bolt of lightning struck. Lit- DRE involves methane to natural gas erally. conversion. “After we had blown through a lot “You can take landfill gas, clean it of money, all of a sudden we got hit by up, and make it into compressed natlightning,” he said. “I guess God was ural gas,” he said. “There’s a possibiltelling us we’re not suppose to be ity of doing that, and there’s a doing this. With that, the investors de- developer who’s very interested, but cided to walk.” there are problems with that locaAfter that project dissolved, DRE tion.” sold most of its equipment to Easton One of the most glaring issues is a Utility, which was pursuing a compa- lack of compressed natural gas fleets rable project at a landfill in Talbot in the area to purchase the output. County. “If the price were right we could Even so, Koch retained a couple of haul it all the way to the western vital components, even though they shore,” he said. “It’s very transhave been idle or empty for the past ferrable, but every mile a truck turns two years. is another dollar off the margin. “You have an empty building there “We’ve got 18 months so lets see with real heavy duty floors, really ex- what we can do,” he said. “The worst tremely well built, and you also have that happens is we can’t do anything. an interconnection that will handle If we can do something, the county three megawatts of electricity,” he will make a little, hopefully we’ll make said. “Those are two assets that are a buck or two, and it might even be there and it would be a shame from a good for the environment.”

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County solar co-op meets goal, to begin search for installers By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Aug. 5, 2016) Nineteen people have joined a countywide solar cooperative to get a deal on installation costs, and that is enough for the co-op to begin what is expected to be a month-long search for an installer. “We’re looking to release the request for proposals in the next week or so,” Corey Ramsden, project manager, said. Ramsden works for MD Sun, an offshoot of the nonprofit Community Power Network, which specializes in assisting communities in forming solar cooperatives. Ramsden held two meetings, one in Snow Hill for the southern part of the county, and another in Ocean Pines for the northern side, to explain the process. Basically, interested parties sign up to be part of the co-op by completing a form found at www.mdsun.org/worcester. The form asks for information such as the address where solar panels are to be located and a recent utility bill, plus asks users to rank several factors used in selecting a solar installer. Once the form is submitted, Ramsden said MD Sun would take a look at satellite images of the owner’s property to see if it’s adequate to generate

enough power. Ramsden said the satellite images aren’t always perfect and should a property fail to meet MD Sun’s standards, the party can appeal the decision. Taking these data in bulk, MD Sun generates a big picture summary of what is, and what isn’t, important to potential solar customers and uses it to identify potential installers, Ramsden said. That picture is beginning to emerge, Ramsden said, but new data is always welcome. After the RFP has been delivered to potential contractors, Ramsden said he expected the group to remain open to new members until early October. The latecomers might not get as strong a say in selecting the eventual installer, but will still be able to realize savings over going it alone, he said. The whole idea behind a cooperative arrangement is for a large group of potential customers to band together to leverage the best deal on installation costs — the bulk of the customer outlay when deciding to switch from the traditional power grid to an alternative source. Anyone in Worcester County can elect to be part of the process, or drop out if it’s discovered solar solutions aren’t a good fit.

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OBITUARIES ROBERT ERNEST MITCHELL Bishopville Robert Ernest Mitchell, age 65, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the waterfront home he built for his family in Bishopville, Maryland. Raised in Belmar, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Ann Mitchell. He is survived by his father, Ernest Robert Mitchell James Mitchell, of Santa Teresa, New Mexico, his wife, Rebecca “Becky” Mitchell, and children, Kerry Robert Mitchell, Amanda Jane Heggestad and Elisabeth Anne Mitchell. He was the proud “Poppy” of Summer, Parker, Easton and Graham. Also surviving is his sister, Barbara Merrill, and her husband, Robert Minjarez, of Santa Teresa, New Mexico, nephew, Robert Merrill, and niece, Bethany Hicks. Mr. Mitchell had been employed with Clark Construction Company for nearly 40 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed Maryland’s waterways, working on his home, cooking gourmet meals, as well as entertaining family and friends. The quintessential polymath, he will be remembered for his craftsmanship, his dedication and his generous nature. Becky, Kerry, Amanda and Annie are graduates of Bob’s alma mater, The University of South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to: The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Attn: Membership Department, 6 Herndon Ave. Annapolis, Maryland 21403. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. WILLIAM COLTON (COLT) HOUGH JR. Longmont, Colorado William Colton (Colt) Hough Jr., formerly of Longmont, Colorado, died July 30, 2016 in Cuenca, Ecuador. Mr. Hough was preceded in death by his father, William Colton (Coby) Hough; his mother, Katherine Lewis Hough; and daughColt Hough Jr. ter, Meaghan Hough. He is survived by his wife, Jacquline Resaul Hough of Cuenca, Ecuador; daughter, Melinda (Petr) Riedinger of Krenica, CZ; and grandchildren Anrej, Amadea and Quintana; brother, C. Terry (Janet) Hough of Ocean City, Maryland; sister, Sandra Stricker of Parsonsburg, Maryland; nephew, Coby (Kelly) Hough of Silver Spring, Maryland; and niece, Julie (Chris) Keefer of North Stonington, Connecticut. Mr . Hough was born in Mineola, New York, graduated from Duke University where he was a member of the varsity soccer team and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He received his Juris

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Doctorate from San Fernando College of Law. Arrangements are private. JAMES CURTIS FALCON Ocean Pines On Wednesday, July 27, 2016, James Curtis Falcon, age 87, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, died at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland. He was born on Sept. 4, 1928 in Central City, Iowa to the late William C. and Jennie M. Falcon. James Falcon He is survived by his beloved wife, JoFran (Kouba) of 63 years; loving children, Jenanne Frances (Ken Hosier) and William Robert; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by sisters, Lois Patten Wintz and Mary Louise Falcon, and by brothers, Howard and Don Falcon. Jim was raised in Waterloo, Iowa and received his early education in the Waterloo Public Schools, his B.A. from the University of Iowa, and his M.A. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Jim served in the U. S. Army after World War II with the occupation forces in Japan. Jim’s work career was with the U.S. Government at the Bureau of the Budget (now O.M.B.), The White House, National Security

Council, Office of Education, and Department of Education. Jim also served as the budget officer of the Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools. Jim and JoFran built a vacation home in Ocean Pines, Maryland in 1976 and retired there in 1988. Jim stayed active in retirement as a member of the Ocean Pines Boat Club, Garden Club, Kiwanis Club, Ocean City Power Squadron, Ocean Pines Marine Advisory Committee and First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City. Jim was a member of the Board of Directors of the Worcester County Arts Council for six years and president for three years. Jim will be buried in the Jordan’s Grove Cemetery at Central City, Iowa at a time to be determined later. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson St., Berlin, Maryland 21811; First Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842; The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 1697, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811 or a charity of your choice. A memorial service will be conducted by Pastor Jeffrey Howard at the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES JAMES JOSEPH DEMPSEY Berlin James Joseph Dempsey, age 85, died on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William John and Mildred Moon Dempsey. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Joan M. Dempsey. Preceding him in death was a brother, Jack Dempsey. He leaves many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Dempsey was educated in Catholic and public schools in Baltimore. He joined the US Air Force in 1947 and later began a career in commercial aviation at the old Municipal

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Airport at Harbour Field, where he obtained his aircraft and power plant license. In 1956 he went to work at BWI for Butler Aviation, retiring in 1990 as tech service manager. He and his wife moved to Ocean City in 1992. He was a lifetime member of Chapter 34 DAV, American Legion Post 64, and Patmos Lodge #70, a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner, member of Evergreen Lodge 153, and Blind Veteran’s Association. He was an avid ham radio operator and belonged to several clubs. A mass will be celebrated at a later date. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome. com.

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OCDC receives grant to raze Baltimore Avenue building for revitalization initiative

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) The Ocean City Development Corporation has its eye on another strategic demolition program downtown, and has received the financial backing from the state to do it. During Monday night’s session, the City Council recognized a Smart Growth Impact Fund grant request from the non-profit organization to renovate the building at 16 Baltimore Avenue for employee housing, the fourth entry in its revitalization project. OCDC received state grant funds of $248,500. The building, owned by Lorenda Birch, was built in 1930 and contains a first floor retail space and apartments on the second and third floors. The structure has been vacant for over a year and city officials have posted a “no occupancy” sign on the door due to its condition, according to a description of the grant request included in the Aug. 1 agenda. Birch’s engineer, Harry How of the architectural and engineering firm MAD Design Group, reviewed the site and deemed it unsafe. “The first floor structure, including beams, columns and flooring [and the] second and third floor decks are deteriorated to the point of collapse in the near future,” How wrote in regards to the property. “It should be razed in the next 12 months to prevent the risk of total structural failure.” The state grant will be used for demolition costs, architectural costs, permit and impact fees and foundation work.

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After meeting with Birch and How to discuss options, OCDC recommended that the property be redeveloped into two small retail bays, with two upper floors of workforce housing with a small manager’s apartment. It will be dormitory-style living that includes central air conditioning, washer/dryer facilities and bicycle racks for residents. The site has no on-site parking and is roughly 2,500 square feet in size. Maryland’s Smart Growth Impact Fund program has only been available for three years, but OCDC has received one grant each year for separate projects. The non-profit’s strategic demolition began in 2014 with the renovation of the Fat Daddy’s restaurant on Baltimore Avenue. The OCDC received $90,000 in state grants to remodel the restaurant. The year before that, a grant was received to launch the organization’s model block program, which eventually will put a development between Somerset and Dorchester streets. More recently, OCDC has used the state’s grant to remodel the Royalton Hotel to add 14 beds for employee housing. The project at 16 Baltimore Avenue is central to many employment opportunities and “not only will the project remove a vacant eyesore, but it will add a new mixed use building to the tax rolls,” the grant letter reads. “It seems that each year, there are many stories about the lack of employee housing in Ocean City,” said OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin. “The housing situation seems to worsen each year. That’s why this proposed mixed use project containing over 40 beds for employee housing is well received. It will be a nice project in a central location in downtown Ocean City.”


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Liam Delucia, 18, of Hockessin, Delaware, was arrested and charged with possession of a knife, an assault weapon and being under 21 years of age in possession of a regulated firearm on July 30. Ocean City police officers were stopped at a red light on Coastal Highway when the passenger of Delucia’s vehicle started a conversation with them. According to the report, he asked police where the party and women were before announcing they had marijuana in the car. The report stated all officers in the car were wearing a modified police uniform with black tactical vests and the words “Police” written on the front and back in white letters. Police reported the car’s license plate cover obstructed its view and they pulled over Delucia before immediately smelling marijuana coming from the passenger compartment. Police also reported seeing a loaded pistol along with loose rounds of ammunition in the glove box. In addition, a knife was allegedly located next to the driver’s seat. A search of the vehicle uncovered an AR-15 rifle in the trunk, the report said.

Boat accident A 26-year-old woman from Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, was seriously injured on July 30 when she fell off a boat near Ocean City and was hit by its propeller. Maryland Natural Resources Police reported she was standing on the bow of a rented pontoon boat in the Isle of Wight Bay when the vessel hit a wake and she toppled overboard. She was then struck by the propeller and suffered severe injuries to her face and leg before being rescued by another passenger on the boat. She was not wearing a life jacket and could not swim. The woman was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center and then transferred to Penn Hospital in Philadelphia for specialized treatment. Nicholas Gilbert, 25, of Philadelphia, was charged with negligent operation of a vessel, which carries a minimum fine of $320.

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Car crash Michael Fultz, 29, of Whaleyville was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol and negligent driving on July 30. Troopers reported Fultz hit the rear of another vehicle while they were traveling on Route 50 at Seahawk Road. There were no injuries. After speaking with Fultz, police could smell alcohol on his breath and he was arrested after allegedly failing a battery of standardized field sobriety tests.

Drunk driving Jacob Fasig, 28, of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated on July 29. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office received an advisory about a possible drunk driver before a deputy watched the car almost hit the median several times on Baltimore Avenue and pulled him over. Police reported smelling alcohol and noticed two beer cans in the glove box of the car.

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Domestic assault The Ocean Pines Police Department arrested and charged James Farrell, 41, of Ocean Pines with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and resisting arrest on July 24. He was taken before a district court commissioner and was held on a $10,000 bond at the Worcester County Jail.

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Letters to the editor Good deed unrewarded

(The following was sent to the U.S. Postmaster General, with a copy forwarded to Ocean City Today for publication). Editor: On March 21, 2016 while working in my home-based business, I had an accident where my finger was caught in a bench lathe, severely mangling it. My wife, home at the time, but just recovering from a heart procedure, could do nothing to help me except to call to our delivery lady, Tammy Donoway, a 19-year veteran of the Ocean Pines/Berlin, Maryland post office, who was across from our home at a bank of mail boxes. As soon as Tammy heard my wife scream, she came running, cell phone in hand, calling 911. She remained on the phone with 911 (call can be verified), following their instructions as to what to do for me: keep hand under running water, got a chair for me to sit at sink; and tried to keep my wife calm. She stayed in our home until the ambulance came; then continued to be supportive to my wife until a friend, five miles away, arrived. Tammy’s involvement took perhaps 20-30 minutes. To let you know the extent of my injury: I was taken by ambulance to PRMC in Salisbury, 30 minutes away because the local hospital was not equipped with a hand specialist. The ER doctor at PRMC called Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore (a hand, finger specialty hospital), two and one half hours away, and made immediate plans to have me transferred there. During that ambulance transport, a stop had to be made at Dorchester Hospital in Cambridge, Maryland, due to my bleeding, where I had to be re-bandaged. I was taken into a four-hour surgery at 10 p.m. on March 21, and remained in Union Memorial until 5 p.m. Friday, March 25. I had cut an artery during the accident, and had to have one taken from my arm to supply a blood flow to my finger, which also had broken bones. My finger was saved, and I have just completed three months of physical therapy, three times a week. This was a very serious injury. My wife and I had had four days in the hospital to “talk,” and the first thing on our “to do list” when we got home was to thank Tammy by writing a letter of commendation to the post office. On March 29, my wife wrote a letter and we hand-delivered it to the postmaster of the Ocean Pines, Maryland office. She said to us that she didn’t believe Tammy’s story “because she didn’t have any blood on her.” We were both quite shocked at that statement as my wife didn’t have any blood on her either, and she was right there holding me, my hand, wrapping me in a towel, etc.

The postmaster also said, rather reluctantly, that she would read aloud our letter to all employees in front of Tammy. When we returned home, we saw Tammy for the first time since “the accident.” We immediately went to her while she was delivering mail across from our home, hugged and thank her for all she had done for both of us on March 21. She then told us she was “docked five days.” We were shocked, to say the least. We told Tammy that we had already written a letter and delivered it to her boss. I thought that our letter, as well as being able to verify the 911 call made by Tammy, would be evidence enough of her “excellent Samaritan efforts.” But this made no difference with her boss. Tammy eventually had to file a grievance report with her union contact to try to get her five days of pay. To this day, she has not received any explanation or back pay. Funny thing – Tammy showed us an article about another postal delivery person who was a good Samaritan and received all kinds of accolades. How are postmasters taught such different management styles, where one good Samaritan is praised and the other one is reprimanded? I have been a business owner for 40-plus years. I still cannot believe what happened, and neither can neighbors, family, or friends who I’ve told this to. I would very much like a response from you, an explanation as to why someone who did what Tammy did to help another person, was treated the way she was. A quick resolution to this situation (it’s already been four months, though) seems to be in order. In my opinion, this postmaster acted irresponsibly. John S. Walter, Owner/CDT Ocean Pines

Be mindful of history

Editor, There are several variations to the frequently quoted lines by Martin Niemoller, a Protestant pastor and social activist in Germany during the time of the Nazis. One version is as follows: “First they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for the communists, and I did not speak out because I was not a communist. Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak for me.” These lines were written at a time when Adolf Hitler was firing up the residents of Germany with a slogan similar to “Make Germany Great Again.” Sound familiar? When Donald Trump quotes Mussolini, revises a slogan from Hitler, threatens to deport 11 million Mexican immigrants, and ban the immigration of all Mus-

lims, it’s time to speak up before it’s too late. I strongly feel that what this candidate would like to say is “Make America White Again,” but he knows he would lose lots of votes if he did. Let’s not forget that Hitler was trying to create an Aryan race and consequently caused the death of six million Jews in the Holocaust. Logistically, it is impossible to deport 11 million people. The details of identifying, transporting, and housing that many people are staggering. How would mistakes be avoided? How would paperwork be managed? How would distinctions be made between Mexicans and other immigrants from Central America? What about separation of children from their parents? Would they be held in internment facilities, as over 100,000 Japanese were during WWII? At least 62 percent of these individuals were United States citizens. Almost everyone has heard the expression “If you don’t learn from history, you are bound to repeat it.” Donald Trump doesn’t read and doesn’t know or choose to remember history. Is this how Americans want billions of their tax dollars spent? Who would be next? Muslims? Blacks? Asians? People from the Middle East? What will you do when they come for you? Within two weeks of deporting the Mexican immigrants, one shouldn’t count on any fresh produce in the local grocery store. The cantaloupes would be rotting in the field. In the same amount of time meat products —chicken, beef, and pork — would disappear from supermarkets too. Only a skeleton crew would be available to gut chickens and slaughter animals. People who are unemployed are not going to step up to do gross jobs like that. Landscaping crews can’t even find enough local people to do their kind of work; where would the slaughterhouse workers come from? Another scheme of Trump’s is to build a huge wall between the United States and Mexico. In an interview by Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan with two former Mexican presidents, Vicente Fox and Felipe Calderon, in the Washington Post dated Feb. 26, 2016, Fox and Calderon make it clear that their country has no intention of paying for a wall built by Donald Trump. Consider the immense cost of such a venture and the diplomatic repercussions. Is that really how we want our tax dollars to be spent, when there are many more constructive uses for it? If you’ve ever been to Big Bend in Texas, common sense would dictate the impossibility of a wall in that location. The same article states that, “the balance of trade between the U.S. and Mexico would also be interrupted by such a decision. The two nations do $1.4 billion a day in bilateral trade. Twenty-six states have Mexico as their primary trading partner. Millions of jobs in the U.S. depend directly on trade with Mexico.” This action has the potential to cause another serious recession. Arturo Sakukhan, Mexico’s ambassador to the United States from 2007-2013,

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also stated, “If the United States slaps tariffs on Mexico, then Mexico will slap tariffs on the United States.” Robert Frost said in one of his poems “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall … Before I built a wall, I’d ask what I was walling in and what I was walling out, And to whom I would give offense.” We only have two geographical neighboring countries — Canada and Mexico. Do we really want to sever ties with one of them? Think of the consequences. Political campaigns such as that of Donald Trump play on all of the insecurities, fears, and vulnerabilities of people who demand simple answers to complex issues. In regimes, there is usually a “strong man” who rallies the crowds into a frenzy. This is how fascism would come to America, in gradual concessions to a power-hungry ruler who makes false promises and instills fear and hatred. Be careful what you wish for. This next election will decide what kind of country we want to be. Vote not to lose our democracy to a contradictory, vindictive, loose cannon and demagogue who does not consider the consequences of his comments or actions. Do not give Donald Trump an audience or your support! Speak out against his dangerous schemes. Jean Fry Ocean Pines

Hotel affects OC’s charm

Editor, A parcel of land has just been rezoned along the bayside in downtown Ocean City. It will allow for an eightand-one-half story building. A high-rise structure does not belong in this part of town. It will forever change the skyline along the southern end of Ocean City. I believe that such a building can negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood and will ruin the bayside vista. I feel that it will adversely affect the charm of downtown. It is also contrary to our comprehensive plan. Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) endorsed the rezoning. Where were they when we needed them to protect the historical charm and character of downtown? After hearing the concerns of the public, the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission voted unanimously to send a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and City Council to approve the rezoning. Where was P&Z when we needed them to protect the quality of life in the neighboring community, as required by our comprehensive plan? Finally, the City Council voted 6-1 to rezone the parcel. Only Councilmember Mary Knight had the courage and wisdom to stand alone to protect the community. The mayor signed the ordinance approving the rezoning. Where is the Mayor and Council majority when it comes to enhancing "the quality of life by preserving the character and the desirable aesthetic features of a city," as written by the U.S. Supreme Court in Penn Central Transportation Co. v. New York City in 1978? Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City


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Adopt Your Street program offers clean sweep of resort Renews effort started in 2003 by Maryland Coastal Bays to reduce road refuse

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) With only a handful of beach parcels left to claim in the “Adopt Your Beach” program, organizers are extending their litter pickup initiative to the city streets. The Maryland Coastal Bays Program formally announced its partnership with the Ocean City Surf Club to renew the “Adopt Your Street” program last Friday. This program asks volunteers to clean up the city’s streets at least four times a year. The program is modeled after Adopt Your Beach, which began in March. It calls on residents to clean beaches at least four times from April to November. As of last month, 14 beach parcels, divided by streets, remain to be claimed out of the 147 that were designated. On July 18, the City Council formally endorsed Adopt Your Street with a 6-0 vote, thereby helping to resurrect a program Coastal Bays launched in 2003, but ended because of staffing changes. Coastal Bays Marketing & Devel-

opment Coordinator Sandi Smith said organizers are contacting several neighborhood associations, because the program is designed more for year-round residents than the Adopt Your Beach approach. “There’s neighborhood watch associations and an association of condo management companies. That’s who we’re going to appeal to, because you see residents out on their street for the Earth Day cleanup.” She also suggested that Adopt Your Street would need a larger push than Adopt Your Beach, which appeals to visitors. “Let’s face it, there’s a lot of romance in adopting a beach. When we do Earth Day clean-ups, we have people come from Salisbury to pick up trash while looking at the water,” she said. “When you go to side streets, there’s cigarette butts and stuff in the bushes. This is going to be a much larger outreach project.” Initially suggested by City Hall’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee or Green Team, the effort appealed to the Coastal Bays Program leaders after they began to hear of residents who have maintained their streets’ cleanliness for years. See TRASH Page 42

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Trash evaluation to reveal trouble spots in OC Continued from Page 41 Doug Antos, a resident on 62nd Street has been sweeping up his street a few times a week for the last eight years, according to a press release. “It really does make a difference. It’s been my experience that over time, people do notice and at times individuals will come up and thank me,” Antos said. “That in itself is payment that no amount of money can replace, and, this effort really does not take up much time at all. Some minutes of caring volunteerism with

this effort goes a very long way indeed.” The Green Team discussed promoting the program during its July meeting and asked the Chamber of Commerce and the Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association to recommend the program with its members. During the July 18 council session, Mayor Rick Meehan asked Coastal Bays to work with the Ocean City Development Corporation to focus on streets between Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk.

NOTICE OF FY 2016/2017 ADOPTED EXPENSE BUDGETS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY The Worcester County Commissioners adopted the expense budget for the General Fund on June 7, 2016. The Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, Wastewater Services Enterprise Fund and the Liquor Control Enterprise Fund budgets were adopted on June 21, 2016, all of which became effective as of July 1, 2016.

WATER & WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services Supplies & Materials Maintenance & Services Other Charges Interfund Charges Capital Equipment TOTAL APPROVED EXPENSES Charges for Services Interest & Penalties Operating Grants Miscellaneous Transfers In (Out) TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES

$

4,499,229 787,833 3,794,756 117,787 684,757 694,000

$ 10,578,362 $

9,646,285 130,700 26,000 64,850 710,527 $ 10,578,362

SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services Supplies & Materials Maintenance & Services Other Charges Interfund Charges Capital, Depreciation & Closure TOTAL APPROVED EXPENSES

$

Tipping Fees Licenses & Permits Recycling Interest Penalty Fees Other Revenue Transfers In – General Fund Recycling Grant Transfers In – General Fund Convenience Center Grant Transfers In TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES

$

$

$

2,122,000 59,395 1,197,400 18,300 263,259 1,959,000 5,619,354 3,730,000 390,000 174,000 5,000 2,000 138,000 663,294 504,505 12,555 5,619,354

LIQUOR CONTROL ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services Supplies & Materials Maintenance & Services Other Charges Interfund Charges Net Loss to County Cost of Goods Sold Capital Equipment & Depreciation TOTAL APPROVED EXPENSES

$

Wholesale Sales Retail Sales TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES

$

$

$

1,080,769 73,600 405,854 64,000 92,201 (434,124) 4,207,700 105,000 5,595,000 1,630,000 3,965,000 5,595,000

“I’ll be going to their next meeting to discuss the opportunity of adopting a street to see what they suggest how to get businesses to participate – and to tell them how easy [the program] is,” Smith said. “Every year OCDC does a street-clean up and we collaborate on that as well, so we’re looking forward to building off of that connection.” Volunteers with Adopt Your Street, like with its parent program, are asked to record whatever trash is collected. That way, Coastal Bays can store it in a database to identify po-

tential problem areas – and develop solutions. “In tallying trash, we … can gauge what we’re really seeing. If we start seeing a ton of plastic straws, maybe that’s a sign we should work to reduce straws. Picking up trash and putting it in a dumpster is one thing. This is an opportunity that we could work with restaurants or businesses,” Smith said. For more information on Adopt Your Street and Adopt Your Beach, visit the Coastal Bays website at wxww.mdcoastalbays.org

GENERAL FUND Board of Education: Operating Expenses Debt Payments to be paid on behalf Boat Landings Circuit Court Comm. On Aging County Administration Debt Service (less Educ. Debt) Development Review & Permitting Economic Development Elections Emergency Services Environmental Programs Extension Office Fire Marshal Grants to Towns Health Department Human Resources Insurance & Benefits: (Includes OPEB-all employees ) Interfund Transfer- Solid Waste: Homeowner Convenience Centers Recycling Jail Library Maintenance Mosquito Control Natural Resources Orphan's Court Other General Government Other General Government: (State Dept. of Assessment Operating Exp) Parks Public Works Recreation Recreation & Culture Roads Sheriff Social Service Groups State’s Attorney Taxes Shared w/ Towns Tourism Treasurer Vol. Fire Co. & Ambulance Co. Wor-Wic Community College: Operating Expenses TOTAL APPROVED EXPENDITURES Property Taxes Income Taxes Other Local Taxes State Shared Federal & State Grants Licenses & Permits Charges for Services Fines & Forfeits Interest Misc/Sale of Assets/& Other Transfers In – Other Funds Transfers In – Casino/Local Impact Grant Funds Transfers In - Solid Waste Convenience Centers Transfers In – Solid Waste Recycling TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES

$

81,650,139 10,765,450 150,242 1,208,810 969,750 917,241 1,183,975 1,547,754 341,673 909,318 2,524,754 1,233,215 170,523 444,371 5,424,456 5,706,639 321,902 15,829,699

504,505 504,504 663,294 8,875,545 2,356,874 916,856 148,779 267,450 28,294 2,120,843 640,630 754,539 443,556 979,556 95,000 3,665,938 7,203,310 756,145 1,298,992 15,339,853 1,110,796 1,002,307 6,617,884 1,781,798 $ 188,872,655 $ 129,791,205 18,300,000 23,512,583 969,513 3,709,043 1,819,475 6,188,736 57,500 100,000 413,384 354,605 2,488,812 504,505 663,294 $ 188,872,655


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Homebuyers roll dice on locking, floating mortgage

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Eric and Jennifer Ashley show off the color-changing shirts sold at their new shop, Del Sol, on the Boardwalk at Sixth Street.

Del Sol apparel, accessories shine under sunshine

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) Eric and Jennifer Ashley opened their Del Sol colorchanging shop on Sixth Street and the Boardwalk in May, offering a unique product for adults and children. “Every single thing in the store changes color with the sun,” Jennifer Ashley said. “Even on a cloudy day 80 percent of UV rays come through the clouds, so it will still change colors.” The Boardwalk shop sells footballs, volleyballs, Frisbees, keychains, hair accessories, flip flops, jewelry, nail polish, sunglasses, beach towels, nail stickers, tote bags and a range of clothing, which will all change colors when out in the sun. Customers can also purchase Tshirts, dresses, beach cover ups, tank tops and three-quarter-length shirts. “We carry licensed Disney, Marvel and Star Wars products, as well as Ocean City shirts,” Ashley said. “All clothing is preshrunk, double stitched, and you can wash them without the color coming out – no bleach.” Del Sol carries 36 changing nail polish colors, and offers free nail

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Del Sol on Sixth Street and the Boardwalk, carries 36 changing nail polish colors, and offers free nail painting from 10 a.m. to noon every day for kids 10 and under. In addition, customers can buy three colors and get the fourth free. All nail polish is chemical free and has not been tested on animals.

painting from 10 a.m. to noon every day for kids 10 and under. In addition, customers can buy three colors and get the fourth free. All nail polish is chemical free and has not been tested on animals. “We have a worker dedicated to painting nails and the kids love it,” Ashley said. “They love going up to

the lights and watching the color change. We play Disney music while it’s going on.” All sunglasses are polarized, antiglare, scratch resistant and have a lifetime guarantee if they are stolen, lost or damaged. Customers pay a small shipping fee to replace their See B’WALK Page 44

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) One of the many decisions while buying a home is when to lock in your mortgage rate. A mortgage rate lock is a guarantee that the lender will deliver a specific interest rate if the mortgage closes by a specified date. All loans are locked in at some point prior to a settlement date, and normally rate locks last for 30, 45 or 60 days. The tough question is should you “lock in” or “float” the interest rate? Locking in the rate locks your interest rate for a specified number of days. So, if you locked in your rate for 30 days, but your settlement was delayed beyond this timeframe, a fee would have to be paid to keep the existing loan application in place. Your other option is to float the rate. With this option, you do not lock in on a specified and guaranteed interest rate. If rates are on the increase, your ultimate loan interest rate will be higher and likewise, if the rates are falling, you may benefit from a lower ultimate interest rate for your loan. The answer to which option is best is hard to say, and is a bit like rolling the dice. Mortgage brokers like to say no one has a crystal ball. There can be unforeseen financial forces that make rates go up unexpectedly, like a natural disaster that affects oil prices, for example. So, since it is hard to judge the future, usually the best course of action is one that provides peace of mind and locking in on a rate that ultimately gives you the mortgage payment in which you can afford. Shawn Hunt, a local loan officer with MNET Mortgage Corp in Salisbury, says it’s important to determine how “market savvy” you are. “We are bombarded constantly throughout the day about market conditions and the possibilities of how mortgage rates will react,” he said. “If the homebuyer is comfortable with the current rate being offered, I advise them to lock in. No sense in lying awake at night worried about the market turning and losing that rate to a higher one. When someone wants to float and ‘play the market,’ I ask them: How would you feel tomorrow if I told you the rates went up? Is it worth the risk to you? The See RATE Page 44


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B’walk business colors Ocean City Continued from Page 43 sunglasses. “Everything we sell has a guarantee on the color change for the life of the product,” Ashley said. “We’ve had people come in and tell us their shirts from 10 years ago still change colors.” The Ashley’s were born and raised in Ohio and have been coming down to Ocean City for 20 years. In May, they decided to uproot their family and move to Berlin. “We love Ocean City and kept seeing the same stores,” Eric Ashley said. “Del Sol is huge at cruise ports and we loved the product after seeing it in the Cayman Islands [nine years ago]. We kept coming to Ocean City and wondered why there is no Del Sol? We wanted to bring a unique, quality product and shopping experience.” To draw attention, employees hand out free color-changing rings on the Boardwalk. “We entice them with the rings. They come in and are wowed,” Jennifer Ashley said. “Our biggest challenge is educating people on Del Sol,” Eric Ashley added. “Getting them in the store for the first time is the biggest challenge. Once they come in, they don’t want to leave and we have repeat customers.” Ashley completed all the renovations inside the store, including new flooring, a replaced ceiling, different lighting, new walls, and new storage and dressing rooms. “The store offers an upscale look at reasonable prices,” Ashley said. “There isn’t another store that looks like this on the Boardwalk. We both value customer service and quality products [that] set us above the rest.”

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Eric and Jennifer Ashley opened their Del Sol color-changing shop on Sixth Street and the Boardwalk in May, offering a unique product for adults and children.

Customers who spend $50 will receive a free color-changing tote bag valued at $20. “We are the most fun store on the Boardwalk, and we have seen parents more excited than the kids,” Jennifer Ashley said. “It’s a fun, interactive store in a unique environment with a color-change guarantee.” Del Sol, on Sixth Street and the Boardwalk, is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. The owners plan to stay open full time through October, and will have variable hours during the offseason. Phone orders should be available during Christmastime. For more information, call the store at 410-3907213 or search “Del Sol (Ocean City, MD)” on Facebook.

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home buyer has to make the best decision for their loan as they will be making the payments.” Another point that should help alleviate angst in this decision is there’s always the option to refinance if rates fall considerably. The rule of thumb is if rates are approximately 1 percent below your current rate, it’s a good idea to consider refinancing. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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General Manager and Owner Junior Saldana shows off the newest Plaza Tapatia location inside the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street Wednesday morning, which offers more than 100 dishes.

Authentic Mexican restaurant Plaza Tapatia opened its first location in Ocean City three weeks ago inside the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street.

Plaza Tapatia now offers Mexican food in OC Gold Coast Mall restaurant latest location, owner looks to expand to West OC next

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) Authentic Mexican restaurant Plaza Tapatia opened its first location in Ocean City three weeks ago inside the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street. “We have been serving the area for 20 years,” Owner and General Manager Junior Saldana said. The new restaurant offers more than 100 dishes with its most popular being No. 121, the giant burrito. Other favorites as well as Saldana’s include the fajitas and the shrimp quesadilla.

Happy hour takes place Monday through Thursday from 4-7 p.m. featuring $1.99 Tecate cans, $2.75 Corona and Corona Light bottles, $2.50 domestic 12-ounce drafts (32 ounces for $3.50), $4.99 crushes, $2.75 margaritas on the rocks and $3 for a frozen lime margarita. Crunchy chicken or beef tacos are $1 during happy hour. In addition, the burrito California is $8.99 including rice, beans, lettuce and pico de gallo with the choice of chicken or steak topped with three Mexican sauces. Customers can enjoy food and drinks at the 10 bar seats, on the outdoor patio or inside the restaurant, which seats 109 people total. Plaza Tapatia also has three televisions.

“I always wanted to open an Ocean City location,” Saldana said. “I brought my mom to T.J. Maxx about a year ago and saw this location. I ended up falling in love with it.” Plaza Tapatia on 115th Street inside the Gold Coast Mall is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. The location will be open yeararound and hopes to have the same hours during the offseason. For more information or to order take-out, call the restaurant at 410390-5199. There are two restaurants in Salisbury, and one in Ocean Pines, Cambridge and Chestertown. In Delaware,

there is a Plaza Tapatia in Seaford. “Our next step is getting another location back in West Ocean City,” Saldana said.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF DELMARVA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FORADJUSTMENTS TO ITS RETAIL RATES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 9424 JULY 22, 2016

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A pre-hearing conference in regard to the Application by Delmarva Power & Light Company is hereby scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in the Public Service Commission’s (“Commission”) 19th floor hearing room, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland, to establish a procedural schedule, to consider any petitions to intervene, and to consider any other preliminary matters.

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Lower Shore Land Trust now open in Snow Hill near river

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Aug. 5, 2016) The Lower Shore Land Trust waited until the boxes were packed last week to announce it had uprooted operations and settled in at its new office on Snow Hill Road next to Sturgis Park and across from the Pocomoke River Kayak Company. Kate Patton “The timing couldn’t be better. Snow Hill is ramping up its effort to position itself as the outdoor recreation hub of the Eastern Shore, and it’s really exciting to create more opportunities to use these areas,” Executive Director Kate Patton said. “We know Snow Hill wants to act as a gateway to these activities and we want to build our own capacity to meet those needs.” The nonprofit’s mission is to build a future where the lower shore’s towns are the centerpieces of rural communities surrounded by thriving natural and working lands and healthy waterways. To cement that position, Patton said the trust is positioning itself to pursue accreditation by the Land

Trust Accreditation Commission — similar to what the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums does for those types of facilities. To do that, the trust is required to defend all of its conservation easements, meet fundraising goals and maintain in perpetuity the values that guide it. “These are basic guidelines and thresholds,” Patton said. “But it’s a rigorous process.” As properties change hands, sometimes issues arise, Patton said. New property owners aren’t always familiar with certain rules governing the use of land they’d purchased, or owners of an adjacent property aren’t made aware of certain restrictions based on awarded conservation easements, leading to encroachment upon protected areas. “Whatever resource we’re protecting: open space, water quality — a lot can happen if you’re not paying attention,” she said. “We have Philadelphia to our north, and both Baltimore and Washington D.C. to the west, so we need to ensure we have resiliency and local lands remain unfragmented. These areas are the breadbasket of this region.” See NEW Page 47

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Heenatigala joins AGH Atlantic General Hospital and Health System announces that Meshach Heenatigala, MD will be joining Atlantic General Surgical Associates in Berlin, at 10231 Old Ocean City Blvd., Suite 207 in the James G. Barrett Medical Office Building. Dr. Heenatigala M. Heenatigala joins Atlantic General Surgical Associates from York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, where he completed a rural track surgical residency. He completed his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and his bachelor’s in chemical engineering at Columbia University. Dr. Heenatigala is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and is an associate member of the American College of Surgeons. His passion lies in serving the local community, providing up-to-date care, and using minimally invasive techniques. He will begin seeing patients at Atlantic General Surgical Associates in Berlin on Aug. 8. Appointments can be made by calling 410-641-9568.

New location by Sturgis Park and Kayak Company Continued from Page 46 The move also represents a tonal shift for the organization. “In the past, we haven’t been a walk-in organization. We’ve done outreach and put rain gardens in Berlin and Snow Hill and done workshops,” she said. “The aim of the new office is to create more of a resource and heritage center, like a miniature visitor’s center for the land of outdoors and adventure we’re trying to create.” This isn’t an overnight process, she said, but it’s also one that just started. “I’m still knee deep in boxes,” she said. Months ago, Patton said, the board of directors quietly launched a capital campaign to fund the building purchase and the new programs the trust intends to provide. Through donations it has met about half of the $300,000 goal, mostly because of Board President Hugh Cropper’s contributions of time and money to the cause, she said. Patton said she plans a formal ribbon cutting, but for now she said the office would remain open for First Fridays, and would remain open for events like Blessing of the Combines. “We want to be open, available and a good neighbor. We want to participate,” she said.

DONATION TO HOSPICE American Airlines recently donated $100,000 to Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care in tribute to Stephen R. Farrow, retiring chief executive officer of Piedmont Airlines. American Airlines is the parent company of Piedmont, which is headquartered in Salisbury. Farrow is retiring after 30 years of service and selected Coastal Hospice as one of three local nonprofits to receive donations in his honor. He is in his second year of service on the Coastal Hospice board of directors and also serves on the finance committee. Pictured, from left, are Farrow; Alane Capen, president of Coastal Hospice; Kenji Hashimoto, senior vice president of American Airlines; Lyle Hogg, new CEO and president of Piedmont Airlines; and Robert Isom, COO and executive vice president of American Airlines.

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Part Time Facility Manager (20 hours per week) Responsible for scheduling the facility and for arranging maintenance of church buildings and grounds. Supervision of tasks related to the church’s mechanical systems through contractors. This position requires a team player, excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Computer skills are essential. Part Time Maintenance Employee (20 hours per week) Should be capable in performing basic building maintenance and minor repairs. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible hours a necessity. Interpersonal, communication, and basic computer skills required. Will take direction from Facility Manager. Candidates shall be subject to a criminal background check using the agency prescribed by employer. Respond by August 15, 2016 to: Marlene Ott, SPRC 11227 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD 21811 Community Church at Ocean Pines is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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NOW HIRING!! Production Crew

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HELP WANTED

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Full and Part Time positions available Apply in person Sunset Marina Harbor Master Office, 12911 Sunset Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842 or email office@ocsunsetmarina.com

NOW HIRING!! Overnight Box Truck Drivers

Seasonal Lifeguards for Marina Pool

Recreation Supervisor Lifeguard Certification/ First Aid AED required. Seeking Responsible person to oversee Lifeguard Staff ,Supervise Children's Programs and Social Media Outlets. Qualities must include: Great Communication Skills, Punctual, Advanced Computer Knowledge and enjoys to be around children of all ages. Lifeguards Looking for Part-Time Year Round Lifeguards for Indoor Pool. Flexible hours / Shifts available weekends and evenings. Must be Red Cross Certified with Valid Certificates. Applications available at the Front Desk or email info@fskfamily.com

WAREHOUSE SHIPPING & RECEIVING

Hotel & Suit tes

Full-Time with benefits. REQUIREMENTS • Heavy Lifting 75 lbs.+ • D.O.T. Physical Card • Forklift Certification • Detail-Oriented • Valid Driver’s License • Computer Skillls

for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $16/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

HELP WANTED

Plumber Needed Full-Time. Pay based upon experience. Schooling & training available. Paid time off and retirement. Requirements: Minimum 1-2 years of experience preferred. Must have hand tools. Must have transportation. Must pass drug test and background check. Email your resume/work experience to seasidelauren@gmail.com or apply online at www.SeasidePlumbingInc.com

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

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Line Cook, Server, Host/Hostess, Coffee Shop Attendant, Banquet Housestaff, Banquet Servers, Room Attendant (van will pick up in SBY), Condo Supervisor, Bartender, Reservations

Free Employee Meal And Excellent Benefits.

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

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Office Assistant / Filing Clerk Wanted

Full Time - $10-$12.00 per hour Provides administrative, secretarial and clerical support to others in the office to maintain an efficient office environment. Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Answer phones and transfer to the appropriate staff member; take and distribute accurate messages; greet public and clients and direct them to the correct staff member; coordinate messenger and courier service; receive, sort and distribute incoming mail; monitor incoming emails and answer or forward as required prepare outgoing mail for distribution; fax, scan and copy documents; maintain office filing and storage systems; update and maintain databases such as mailing lists, contact lists and client information; retrieve information when requested; update and maintain internal staff contact lists; type documents, reports and correspondence; co-ordinate and organize appointments and meetings; monitor and maintain office supplies; ensure office equipment is properly maintained and serviced; perform work related errands as requested such as going to the post office and bank; and keep office area clean and tidy Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Previous office experience may be requested but this can also be entry level position. Competent computer skills including MS Office or equivalent internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and data collection. Numeracy and literacy skills Required Key Competencies: Organization and planning skills, Work management and prioritizing skills. Verbal and written communication skills, Problem solving ability. Attention to detail, Accuracy, Flexibility, Reliability, Teamwork Email Resume to: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com Subject Line: Office Helper or Apply in Person @ 9919 Golf Course Rd Ocean City MD Serious inquiries only, must live within a 30 minute radius of West Ocean City Maryland.

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Rt. 113, Millsboro TOWN OF BERLIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Town of Berlin is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Park Project Coordinator at Berlin Falls Park (BFP). Initially the position will be contractual. The BFP park project manager will be responsible for budgeted park capital projects including the scope of work and implementation of the park budget. Duties will include negotiating, preparing and implementing and administering consultant contracts as necessary. The project manager will also provide information to the public, contractors and consultants and serve as the Town’s contact person during the development of Berlin Falls Park. They will develop partnerships with both public and private stakeholders including, but not limited to agencies, organizations, schools, businesses and sponsors for projects and events. The park manager will also do significant grant writing and administer those grants that are awarded. Must be able to exercise sound judgment and must have the ability to be flexible with duties on a day to day basis. Candidate must be able to professionally interact with the public and all people they will have contact with. Position requires a bachelor’s degree with a major in Parks Administration, Planning, or a similar discipline. Five plus years of related experience may waive the educational requirement. Qualified candidates may submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: jfleetwood@berlinmd.gov or mail to 10 William Street; Berlin, MD 21811. EOE, M/F/V/D

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HELP WANTED

Part Time Help Wanted. Christmas To Remember Retail. Call 301-956-6951. Apply in person. PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted. Waitstaff, Kitchen Staff, Cooks. Apply within after 11am.

Hiring Nurses GNA’S, RN’s & LPN’s

All shifts. Please stop by to fill out an application, fax your resume to 410-6410328 or apply online at w w w. m a h c h e a l t h . c o m . Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5Star rated skilled nursing facility. EOE

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Year Round Server Part Time Cook & Delivery Drivers w/own car

Come in for Interview on Thursdays @ 11:00 am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)

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

Year Round • Cook • Bellman • AM/PM Servers • Housekeepers

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

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HELP WANTED

Now Hiring. Year Round Front Desk & Room Attendant. Apply within. Comfort Suites, 12718 Coastal Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). Century Taxi - Now hiring day & night shift taxi & shuttle drivers. Call 302-569-4959. Help Wanted Part-time Saturday, 7-8 hours and possible Sundays. Help with deliveries, not responsible for driving. Call 410-2501251 ask for David or John.

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Pino’s Pizza

Delivery Drivers Wanted Averaging $10 to $15 an hour. Also, Cashiers Wanted $8.75 + tip jar. Cashiers must have really good English to take phone orders. Shifts are 10:30am-5pm, 4pm-10pm or 10pm-4am. Flexible. Open daily till Oct. 10. Please fill out applications at 81st Street store then text me a photo of it to me at 410-422-4780.

NOW HIRING LINE COOK

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Positions available for full-time

• Carpenter • Laborer

Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license. Apply in person.

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HELP WANTED

Papa John’s Now hiring all positions for the Bethany Beach and Ocean City areas. Drivers earn up to $20/hour. 302-541-8081

Sunset Taxi hiring for morning and evening shifts. Competitive pay. Please call 443-523-0800. Large Vacation Rental Office now hiring a Licensed MD Agent for open Rental Agent position. Also hiring Administrative Positions. Positions offer competitive salary and benefits. Please email resumes to: OCMD@LFVacation.com PT, YR Housekeeping/ Inspecting Position. Hours vary. Email resume to oh@defenderresorts.com. Call 410-520-0003.

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RN Supervisor

Seeking part time supervisors for all shifts. Please stop by to fill out an application, fax your resume to 410-6410328 or apply online at w w w. m a h c h e a l t h . c o m . Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5Star rated skilled nursing facility. EOE TOW TRUCK DRIVER Must live near Berlin, Ocean City area to be able to reach our customers fast when they call. must have DOT medical card, CDL not required, but valid drivers license is, and a smart phone as we dispatch digitally. We are a fast paced business and only getting busier with summer coming. Come join our team!! Benefits and uniforms available, call 410-641-3200 or fill out application at Racetrack Auto 10834 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811

HELP WANTED

Experienced Cook needed for year round position. Apply in person: Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City.

BEACH STAND JOBS - Work on the beach renting umbrellas and chairs. 9 till 5. Full or part time. Call 410-726-0315.

EXPERIENCED CLEANER. MUST have OWN source of transportation AND cleaning supplies. Call Donna 301712-5224.

GROUNDSKEEPING. Reliable and own transportation. Good Pay. Females are welcomed to apply. Call Donna 301712-5224. Contractor Company in Ocean Pines, MD is looking for Telemarketers/Sales Associates. Start immediately. Pay: $8.25 per hour plus sales commission. Mon-Fri, 9-4pm. Serious inquiries only. Call Marc, 302-682-1777.

RENTALS RENTALS

Winter Rental. Oct. to May. Oceanfront, 2BR/2BA, W/D, fireplace, beautiful top corner quiet unit. No smoking. No pets. $900 per month plus utilities. 410-804-3444 or 410-524-6680

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Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for the following positions! Front Desk Reservations Night Audit Maintenance Banquet Houseperson Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

Year Round Lease, OC Pines, Waterfront, deck, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 1 car garage, new appliances, fireplace, heating/ AC. Located on a quiet neighborhood street, walking distance to park, recraetional ctr. Pls. call 410-294-0909.

Office Space For Rent: Looking for space, comfort and great views? Spacious, climate-controlled offices available, with use of Conference Room, in a modern, well-maintained building in prime Ocean City location. Call 410-524-3440 for appointment. YR Rental - 3BR/2BA in NOC. Community pool & tennis court. For details contact 443-865-3109.

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

Blue Turtle Apts on 57th St. $700 month to month. 2BR/1BA, fully furn. apt. incl. elec., cent. air/heat & flat screen cable TV. No pets. 2 max per apt. Adults only. $350 sep. sec. dep. needed to hold til it opens 4pm, Monday, Sept. 5th.

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DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, RV'S. LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY. Your donation helps local families with food, clothing, shelter, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA License #W1044. 410-636-0123 or www.LutheranMissionSociety.org BUSINESS SERVICES

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AUGUST 5, 2016

RENTALS

Winter Rental (Oct.-May), NOC, 2BR/2BA, fully furnished, top floor water view (Bay). Fully updated. Qualified applicants. $900/mo. incl. cable, Internet & electric. 302-344-2214 or 740-3179306

Large 3BR, 2BA Apartment. 2 car garage, large storage shed, living room, dining room, porch & deck. $1500 a month. Call 443-880-2486.

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

ROOMMATES ROOMMATES

Professional Female Roommates Wanted. YR/Seasonal. OP House. 3 rooms available. 2 w/shared bath $600 each. 1 w/private suite $750. Some utilities included. Just move in. Pets ok. No smoking. W/D. LPN, RN & RNA’s a plus. 410-208-3570 Roommate Needed. Call 443-996-1069.

LOTS LOTS&& ACREAGE ACREAGE

Gorgeous, One Of A Kind, Bayside Lot. South Point. $525,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

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COMMERCIAL

Office Space in West Ocean City, next door to UPS along Route 50. $850 a month. Call Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555.

Office Space & Contractor Shop Available for Rent. Adjoining/connecting units, 800 sq. ft. each. Herring Creek Pro Center, off Rt. 50 in West OC. Rent one or both! $750/mo. each or $1200/mo. for both. Call: 410-213-9556 (Jeanne), 443-497-0514 (Spiro), spiro@ocrooms.com. 2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.

Berlin Town Professional Building - 800 sq. ft. 1637 sq. ft. or 2437 sq. ft. 1 large reception area. 1 large waiting room. Between 8-3 large offices w/built-in cabinetry. Between 5-3 storage closets w/shelving. Between 3-2BA (1 full, 1 handicap). 1 kitchen w/built-in cabinetry. $800$1600 a month. Call 410422-3375, 410-723-0110 or 410-641-0079.

Decatur Business Park

Route 611, WOC. 800 sq. ft. of Office Space. Call for more information 443-614-4007

Berlin Professional Center 306 Franklin Ave., Berlin. 5700 sq. ft.

COMMERCIAL

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DONATIONS

Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Warehouse Space for Rent. Approx. 600 sq. ft., $500/mo., utils. included. Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/mo. Call 410-7265471 or 410-641-4300.

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

Looking for Employment as a Nanny or Senior Care. Currently employed. Will be available first week of Sept. CPR certified. References available. Call Mary at 301-6029420.

Mongego Bay Community Yard Sale. 8/6. Rain date 8/7. 8am-1pm, 130th-135th streets, Coastal Hwy.

SERVICES SERVICES

Madiya Cleaning Service. Over ten years experience. If you want to have your house cleaned well, call Madiya at 410-726-2555. Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555

Qualified Home Care Assistant seeking FT or PT work. Resides in Salisbury, MD. Can work up to 7 days a week. Hospital care, aged care & companion care experienced. Will travel up to 50+ miles. Call Evett or Patience at 845-380-6494 or 410-4227223.

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YARD SALE YARD SALE

BOATS/PWC BOATS/PWC

2007 20 ft. Bennington Pontoon w/90hp Evinrude ETEC. Changing room with potty. Full canvas, all equipment. Asking $13,900. Call Bill 443-513-1697. FOR SALE. Less than 300 hrs. 120 Hp Mercury Force engine, 1998 Bayliner Capri. $5995. See it at Racetrack Marine. 610-389-9703 Classified Deadline is Monday @ 5pm

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146th Street, Ocean City CLASSIFIEDS CALL 410-723-6397

Aug. 4 - Aug. 12 DAY/TIME

ADDRESS

Daily

Daily 10-5

1BR/2BR/3BR

Heron Harbour, 120th St., Bayside

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Daily 11-5

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Sun 12-5 & Mon-Sat 10-5

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37546 Leisure Dr. Selbyville, DE

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Tuesday 3-5

Wednesday 1-3 Thursday 1-3

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Single Family

Single Family

$228,900

$399,900

$269,900

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$197,500

$245,900

$529,900

Single Family

$775,000

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$259,950

Duplex

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From $324,990

$259,000

Single Family

3BR/3BA & 2BR/1BA

Condo

Single Family

4BR/3BA

13026 Old Bridge Rd., Martha’s Landing 1207 Edgewater Ave. #104, Ocean City

Townhome

Single Family

3BR/2BA

3BR/3BA & 2BR/1BA

304 15th St., Ocean City

Single Family

3BR/2BA

304 15th St., Ocean City

13026 Old Bridge Rd., Martha’s Landing

Evergreene Homes

4BR/4BA

3BR/2.5BA

3BR/2BA

12654 Whisper Trace Dr., Oyster Harbor- WOC

From $489,900

From $369,000

12 Crossbow Trail, Ocean Pines

10300 Coastal Hwy., Atlantis #1009

Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty

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Duplex Condo

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2BR/2BA

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Condo

PRICE

From $100,000

From $270,000

617 Bayshore Dr. #45

523 Yacht Club Dr. #3, Ocean Pines

Mobile

Townhomes

3BR/2 Full & 2 Half BA

73 Teal Circle, Ocean Pines

STYLE

$299,999 $350,000

$529,900

$775,000

$369,900

Dan Demeria/Harbor Homes

Nanette Pavier/Holiday Real Estate Terry Riley/Vantage Resort Realty Lennar Homes

Terrier Burrier/Hileman Realty

Nancy Reither/Coldwell Banker Residential Terrier Burrier/Hileman Realty

Linda Moran/Berkshire Hathaway Dan O’Hare/Berkshire Hathaway

Mary Bradford/Berkshire Hathaway

Hoffy Hoffman/Berkshire Hathaway John Houk/Berkshire Hathaway

Josh Morimoto/Berkshire Hathaway

Claudia Gausepohl/Berkshire Hathaway Claudia Gausepohl/Berkshire Hathaway Lauren Bunting/Bunting Realty Lauren Bunting/Bunting Realty

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 23 PINTAIL DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Earle Garner and Margaret Garner, dated April 14, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4925, folio 633 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 19, 2016 AT 1:35 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03-091988 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. 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 $59,000 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 Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a re-

fund 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 54473. 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-8/4/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10128 SILVER POINT LA. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Meir Lugasi, dated April 9, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4949, folio 453 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 22, 2016 AT 3:40 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as follows: Tax ID #10010136. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the

form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $107,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #14-609519) This property will be sold subject to a 120 day right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service. Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-8/4/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 508 ROBIN DR., UNIT #38 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained

in a certain Deed of Trust from Patrick McCarthy a/k/a Patrick J. McCarthy and Thomas McCarthy a/k/a Thomas B. McCarthy, dated April 10, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4692, folio 669 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on August 22, 2016 AT 3:41 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit Number 38 in the “Bayshore Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $18,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 7.375% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the


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PUBLIC NOTICES purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #14-602431) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-8/4/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 609 HILLCREST DR. POCOMOKE, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Glenn A. Ross, Jr. and Theresa L. Ross, dated October 4, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5568, folio 148 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 22, 2016 AT 3:42 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $15,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk

and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-40904) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-8/4/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 13008 BOWLINE LA., UNIT #5 & BOATSLIP #66 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 28, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5044, Folio 183 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $417,000.00 and a current interest rate of 4.75000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 23, 2016 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 13008-5, lying and being in the Third and Tenth Tax District(s) of said Worcester

County, Maryland, as designated on that plat entitled, “Condominium Plat - Phase 6, Units 13008-1 Through 13008-5, 13008 Bowline Lane, The Townhomes Condominium at Seaside Village, Tenth Tax District, Worcester County, Maryland” and Unit No. M-66, located in Seaside Village Marina Condominium, Tax ID #10-743435 & Tax ID #10-429854 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 $26,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if

such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. 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 OCD-8/4/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 42 OCEAN PARKWAY BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER 23-C-14-001324 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Arthur E. Ford, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4734, folio 620, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4734, folio 620, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4275, folio 353. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $25,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount ten-


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PUBLIC NOTICES dered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 7.87500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $250.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any

reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-7/28/3t _________________________________

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, August 8, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., at the Harbour Towne Condominium, 2205 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, MD, all that property designated as Harbour Towne Condominium Unit No. 304E, together with an undivided interest in the common elements as established by Declaration and Bylaws recorded among the land records of Worcester County in Liber 2291, folio 548, et seq., as amended, and as further described in a deed recorded at Liber 2855, folio 487, et seq., in “AS IS” condition, SUBJECT to all the liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland. A deposit of $10,000.00 in cash or

certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the auction. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the secured party in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash, cashier’s or certified check shall be paid within 30 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All real estate taxes, wastewater, water charges, and condominium assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. All settlement costs, including recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon payment in full of the purchase price. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price when due, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Jon P. Bulkeley, Trustee, 410723-1400. OCD-7/21/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 190 INTREPID LA., UNIT #1202 BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Pamela June Boyd, dated July 21, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5326, folio 52 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 8, 2016 AT 3:43 PM

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ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit 1202, Phase T-12, Decatur Farm Townhouse Condominium and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $10,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or

servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5.5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #16-600098) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-7/21/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 12915 LAKE PLACE RD. A/R/T/A 12915 LAKE PL. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 20, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4325, Folio 230 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of


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PUBLIC NOTICES $189,000.00 and a current interest rate of 6.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 9, 2016 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., 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 $16,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall

have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. 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 OCD-7/21/3t _________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE ESQ WILLIAM, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16583 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DALE H. CAREY Notice is given that Kirk Douglas Carey, 12636 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on July 12, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dale H. Carey who died on July 4, 2016, 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 12th day of January, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Kirk Douglas Carey Personal Representative

True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 21, 2016 OCD-7/21/3t _________________________________ Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand P.A. 11200 Coatal Highway, Ste. 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 GUY R. AYRES III, ASSIGNEE Plaintiff v. BARBARA SEAL Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-16-000351

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 8th day of July, 2016, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and known as 101 Channel Buoy Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, made and reported by Guy R. Ayres III, Assignee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 15th day of August, 2016, provided a copy of this Order is published in the Ocean City Digest, a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once a week for three (3) successive weeks, before the 8th day of August, 2016. The Report states the amount of sale to be Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($220,000.00). Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of Court True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-7/21/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 THE WAVES COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. Plaintiff v. LENORA BUSH et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-16-0400

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 12th day of July, 2016, that the foreclosure sale of the property described below, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 15th day of August, 2016, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive

weeks, before the 8th day of August, 2016. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sale to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share interval: Timeshare Price Week 33, #301 $50.00 Susan R. Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-7/21/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. THOMAS C. ROGUSKI DEBORAH A. ROGUSKI 16 Dockside Court Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-15-001305

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of July, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 16 Dockside Court, Ocean Pines, 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 15th day of August, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 8th day of August, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $245,000.00. 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-7/21/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 16-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 16-4 (Zoning - Food Sales at Wineries in the A-1 and A-2 Agricultural Districts) was passed by the County Commissioners on July 19, 2016. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-201(c)(10). (Repeals and reenacts this section regarding special exceptions for wineries as a part of a producing vineyard in the A-1 Agricultural District to add provisions for the retail sale of hot and cold food items for on-premises con-


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PUBLIC NOTICES sumption only to be permitted as an accessory use to an established winery during the hours of operation of its wine tasting facilities, provided that the gross floor area of all wine tasting areas, retail sales, food preparation and dining areas shall not exceed two thousand five hundred square feet on the winery property.) § ZS 1-202(c)(10). (Repeals and reenacts this section regarding special exceptions for wineries as a part of a producing vineyard in the A-2 Agricultural District to add provisions for the retail sale of hot and cold food items for on-premises consumption only to be permitted as an accessory use to an established winery during the hours of operation of its wine tasting facilities, provided that the gross floor area of all wine tasting areas, retail sales, food preparation and dining areas shall not exceed two thousand five hundred square feet on the winery property.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-7/28/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Harvey J. Fischer Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C16000008

NOTICE ORDERED, this 22nd day of July, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 9900 Coastal Highway #2518, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of August, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 15th day of August, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $256,230.35. 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-7/28/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Marie A. Caldwell Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001476

NOTICE ORDERED, this 25th day of July, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 18 Seagrave Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of August, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 15th day of August, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $167,607.72. 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-7/28/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Steven M. Moran and Regina E. Moran Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C16000194

The report states the amount of sale to be $153,055.37. 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-8/4/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. KATHLEEN K. KURTZ NEIL P. O’CALLAGHAN 304 Bay Street Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001362

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 28th day of July, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 304 Bay Street, 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 29th day of August, 2016, 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 22nd day of August, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $229,231.00. 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-8/4/3t _________________________________

NOTICE ORDERED, this 26th day of July, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 76 Bird Nest Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 29th day of August, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 22nd day of August, 2016, next.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue,

Ocean City, MD Thursday August 11th 2016 At 2:00 PM MAJOR A request has been submitted to install one boatlift and two PWC lifts a maximum of 20’ channelward of existing bulkhead face/MHW/MLW. Existing double PWC float to be removed. Lifts will not exceed existing pier length. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 11609 Windward Dr. Unit C Parcel # 3861A in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Alphonse Luu PW16-271 A request has been submitted to replace in kind three mooring poles & reset, install one boatlift onto reset poles, install one boatlift onto existing poles, and install two PWC lifts with poles. Channelward 43’ of existing 3’x57’ parallel walkway. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 312 Tuna LN. Parcel # 3302 in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Kenneth Shafer PW16-273 A request has been submitted to construct 5’x40’ parallel dock which includes landing and steps to parallel dock. Install boatlift with poles maximum channelward 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 711 Loop Rd. Parcel # 9447A OC, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Owner: Robert Volker PW16-274 A request has been submitted to install boatlift with poles into existing slip. Not to exceed confines of existing boatslip. Channelward 28’ including community parallel walkway. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 507 Penguin Dr. Unit 47 Parcel # 4454 in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Owner: Sheri Hipsley PW16-275 A request has been submitted to install an 8.2’x15’ floating dock. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 201 S Heron Dr. Unit 13C slip 41 Parcel # 5311A in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Michelle McGuinness Owner: Michelle McGuinness/Seabird Properties PW16-276 A request has been submitted to construct 97’ of bulkhead behind an existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1801 Philadelphia Ave Parcel # 3328 in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Harrison Inn-Sandy Hill Inc. Owner: Harrison Inn-Sandy Hill Inc. PW16-277 A request has been submitted to install new 60’ replacement bulkhead 1.5’ channelward of MHW and re-install an existing 4’x50’ long plat-


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PUBLIC NOTICES form and install a PWC lift. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 307 Blue Heron Ct. Parcel # 5313A in the Town of OC, MD. Maryland. Applicant: Hi-Tide Marine LLC Owner: Diane Cariello PW16-278 A request has been submitted to remove existing 4’x60’ parallel platform, boatlift, davit & two mooring piles. Install 60’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead 18” channelward of existing bulkhead, to install a new 3’8”x60’ parallel platform and to reinstall two mooring piles, boatlift & davit. All construction to be a MDC of 17’2”. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 10619 Pine Needle Rd. Parcel # 1710A in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Ocean Services of DE, Inc. Owner: Andrew Richards PW16-279 OCD-7/28/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 16-27, on the application of Thomas Terry III, on the lands of South Point Development Inc, requesting a special exception to construct an 8’ fence in the front yard setback in the R-4 General Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), and ZS 1-305(k)(3)C, located at 9815 Stephen Decatur Highway, at the southwesterly intersection with Old Bridge Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 592, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 16-28, on the lands of Charles Keenan, requesting a variance to establish a front lot line of twenty feet associated with proposed Lot 2; a variance to reduce the lot width from 200 feet to 155.6 feet (a reduction of 44.4 feet) associated with proposed Lot 1; a variance to reduce the side yard setback associated with an existing garage from 20 feet to 3.1 feet (an encroachment of 16.9 feet) on proposed Lot 1; and a variance to reduce the side yard setback associated with an after-thefact pole barn from 20 feet to 12.2 feet (an encroachment of 7.8 feet) on proposed Lot 1; all of which are associated with a proposed minor subdivision in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1201(b)(4), ZS 1-305 and ZS 1306(a)(6), located at 9167 Old Ocean

City Road, approximately 704 feet north of Logtown Road, Tax Map 19, Parcel 84, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-7/28/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. GARY L. NAGGY 406 Maple Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15000358

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 27th day of July, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 406 Maple Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 29th day of August, 2016, 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 22nd day of August, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $41,000.00. 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-8/4/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Caroline Fields Jennifer Rochino Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Robert W. Douglas, Sr. Estate of Shirley A. Douglas 10 Leigh Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15000554

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 1st day of August, 2016, by the Circuit Court

for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 10 Leigh Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 29th day of August, 2016, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 22nd day of August, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $899,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/4/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16564 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ARABELLA MARTHA NICHOLS Notice is given that Daniel Ulrich Wright, 214 Milhollan Drive, Elkton, MD 21921, was on July 20, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Arabella Martha Nichols who died on June 19, 2016, 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 20th day of January, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Daniel Ulrich Wright Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell

Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 28, 2016 OCD-7/28/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16603 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF NANCY CAROL MCLAUGHLIN Notice is given that Jennifer Ann McLaughlin, 13205 Atlantic Boulevard, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on July 29, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Nancy Carol McLaughlin who died on April 4, 2016, 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 29th day of January, 2017. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Jennifer Ann McLaughlin Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 04, 2016 OCD-8/4/3t _________________________________


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PUBLIC NOTICES ATTENTION COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN, CLAMMERS, LOBSTERMEN AND WATERMEN

REQUEST FOR BIDS West Ocean City Commercial Boat Slip Leases Worcester County, Maryland NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland, pursuant to Section 4-405 (West Ocean City Harbor) of the County Government Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, will accept sealed bids for three (3) 100foot and five (5) 75-foot dock spaces in the commercial section of the

County owned portion of the West Ocean City Harbor for a period commencing September 23, 2016 and expiring September 22, 2018. All bidders must be a bona fide commercial fishermen as defined in said ordinance and will be required to certify that they will operate a bona fide commercial fishing operation from the West Ocean City Harbor and will use the dock space at least 270 days per lease year. All bids must be in writing, upon forms provided by the Office of the County Commissioners, Government Center - Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 which may be obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at

410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bid proposals will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2016 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be accompanied by a refundable bid deposit of 10% of the total bid, which will be applied to the second year rent payment. Envelopes shall be marked “West Ocean City Boat Slip Bid - ___-Foot Slip” in the lower left-hand corner, with the slip size designated. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Budget Accountant for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 16602 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT E. MITCHELL Notice is given that Rebecca L. Mitchell, 12331 Vivian Street, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on July 28, 2016 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Robert E. Mitchell who died on July 20, 2016, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them 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) Thirty days 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 claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Rebecca L. Mitchell Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell 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: August 04, 2016 OCD-8/4/1t _________________________________


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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 5, 2016) An estimated $4 million is on the line for boat captains and their crews, as the 43rd annual White Marlin Open kicks off Monday. “Fishing hasn’t been bad if you’re going strictly marlin fishing. They’re out there, but a lot of people have been tuna fishing, because the bite has been so good,” Jim Motsko, codirector and founder of the tournament said last Friday. This week the white marlin bite picked up, just in time for the tournament. Early registration is up a bit compared to 2015. As of Tuesday, 105 boats had already registered for the Open. Though most anglers wait until the final days to register so they can keep an eye on the forecast, Motsko said more than 65 percent of the boats traditionally return to compete each year. Most of the anglers on those boats are the same, while there are also some changes and additions. Motsko said he is hoping for an increase in participation this year and for a payout of more than $4 million. “I’m hoping for at least three and a quarter. I’d be satisfied with 325 boats this year. Any more would be a bonus,” he said. “It will be last minute for the small boats. We just need good weather to get those smaller boats.” Final registration will take place at Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon until the last boat has signed up, probably around 7 p.m. The base entry fee is $1,300 per boat, which makes teams eligible for $50,000 in guaranteed prize money. There is no limit to the number of anglers on each boat. There are 20 added entry divisions, which range in cost from $50 to $10,000 to enter. Overwhelming majorities – about 98 percent – of the teams sign up for at least one calcutta, or wagering pool. The more calcuttas entered, the greater the possible return. To enter every pool (20) this year for boats 36 feet LOA (length overall) and smaller, costs $29,450, not including the base entry fee. For boats larger than 36 feet, the cost is $27,450 to enter into 18 added entry levels/calcuttas. There are two calcuttas just for boats 36 feet LOA and smaller: Level SBW: Small Boat Heaviest White Marlin Winner Take All, and Level SBT: Small Boat Heaviest Tuna Winner Take All.

Fishing For MD team to compete in upcoming WMO

Cheryl McLeskey of Virginia Beach poses at Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street with the 94pound white marlin she landed while fishing on Backlash during the third day of the 2015 White Marlin Open. McLeskey and her teammates won $1,176,113 for the first-place catch.

Members of the Lights Out team, from left, Jeff Liederman, Tommy Holder and Raul Gonzalez, celebrate after their 79-pound white marlin moved into second place during the final hours of the White Marlin Open last year. The crew won $1,006,247.

They each cost $1,000 to enter. It takes a combination of luck and skill to catch a white marlin. First, captains and anglers have to know how to find them. From that point on, there is a fair amount of luck involved in whose bait draws the interest of a big fish. Anyone can get lucky, and that is why the Open is so popular. Novice anglers have won the tournament. Teams may fish anywhere within

100 nautical miles of the Ocean City inlet sea buoy, but certain areas hold favor. Most boats will head to the Poor Man’s, Baltimore, Norfolk and Washington canyons, where large fish and Open winners have been caught in the past. Billfish conservation is emphasized every year, as more than 95 percent of white and blue marlin are See NEW Page 63

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 5, 2016) The Fishing For Muscular Dystrophy (FFMD) team will be participating in the 2016 White Marlin Open tournament, held Aug. 812, not only in the hopes of landing on the leader board, but to also raise awareness of the neuromuscular disease as well as funds for the Muscular Dystrophy AssociaPaul Robertson tion. FFMD, a full-time offshore fishing team, was founded by Paul Robertson, who was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) 15 years ago at the age of 31. His younger, sister, Nicole, is also battling the disease. “We want to bring awareness to the disease and the MDA, raise funds and show that your life’s not over when you have a muscular disease,” he said. “The ‘Live Unlimited’ campaign is a platform for the MDA, and I’m like an example of someone living unlimited.” Robertson, who said he always had a passion for boating and fishing, had been in self-proclaimed denial of the disease and how it affected him. The father of four continued to coach youth sports, even with his mobility challenged. When he had a bad fall about a year and a half ago, he said he finally accepted the fact that he had the disease. “It took 13 years to admit it. I was in denial,” he said. “I couldn’t just sit back. I needed to do something. I didn’t want to look back three, four, five years from now and say I should have done something.” Robertson reached out to the MDA with the idea of building an offshore fishing team. Last August, the plan came together to co-brand a team with the MDA. A boat was purchased with the goal of the FFMD team to compete in 18 to 24 tournaments annually, to participate in three MDA summer camps for children, and do six boat shows a year. Roberson also plans to split tournament winnings with the MDA. The boat hit the water for the first time in March. “The goal is to be involved with the MDA in a variety of ways,” he said. “This has been really therapeutic for me, to be a spokesperson for this and make a difference.” FFMD’s mission is to “utilize offshore fishing sponsorships to directly collaborate with the Muscular DystroSee FFMD Page 64


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New length min. for blue marlin 114 inches Continued from Page 62 released. In 2015, 687 of the 695 billfish (white and blue marlin, spearfish and sailfish) caught were released, which is more than 98 percent. Motsko said to win money in the white marlin division this year, fish would have to weigh at least 80 pounds. The tournament minimum is 70 pounds and 67 inches. To have a chance at prize money in the blue marlin division, Motsko said fish would have to weigh at least 650-700 pounds. In past years, the tournament minimum was 500 pounds and 105 inches for blue marlin. This year there is no minimum weight for blue marlin. However, the length minimum has been increased to 114 inches. Motsko said organizers looked through their blue marlin girth and length records, which are kept every year, and 114 inches seemed to be the “magic number.” Over the last 15 years, only one blue marlin that was 114 inches weighed less than 500 pounds, and it only came up short by a few pounds. “Hopefully less fish will be killed. It’s better for everyone,” Motsko said. “It will make it a lot easier for the crews to measure than figure out the weight before they boat it. Captains seem happy about it. We thought we’d save more blue marlin if we did it this way.” All boats will receive a flowing ruler/tape measure that will make it easier to measure a blue marlin in the water. Each boat is eligible to fish three of the five tournament days. Boats can leave from any inlet between Rudee Inlet in Virginia and Barnegat Inlet in New Jersey. All anglers will be searching for the same species: white and blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin and shark. While the white marlin division is the

most coveted, there are also large payouts in the blue marlin and tuna categories. Cash prizes are also awarded for billfish releases. Weigh-ins will take place daily at Harbour Island on 14th Street from 4-9:15 p.m., and are free and open to the public. The first White Marlin Open took place in 1974 with 57 boats registered and a guaranteed $20,000 in prize money. A total of 307 boats entered into the 2015 tournament and a record $3,916,840 was awarded to White Marlin Open winners. The last time 300 or more boats registered for the Open was 2008, when about $2.3 million was paid out. Boat participation and payout from 2005 to 2014 was: 2005, 449 (record)/$2.7 million; 2006, 428/$3.14 million; 2007, 396/$3.1 million; 2008, 300/$2.3 million; 2009, 298/$2.2 million; 2010, 255/$2.13 million; 2011, 237/$2.13 million; 2012, 253/$2.3 million; 2013, 262/$2.47 million; and 2014 288/$2.77 million. The more than $1 million jump in prize money from 2014 to 2015 was due to several factors – an increase in participation and the new Level WM (White Marlin Winner Take All) and Level DT (heaviest Daily Tuna) added entry-level calcuttas. The increase in cost to enter the Level F Heaviest Blue Marlin Winner Take All, which 173 boats registered for, went from $1,500 to $2,000 last year, in order to boost the payout in the division. That also contributed to the overall record payout. The cost to enter the white marlin category was $10,000. Before the 2015 tournament, Motsko said he thought between 15-30 boats would register for the calcutta and, “it was a whole lot more than that,” as 92 participated. “I was pleasantly surprised,” he said.

One hundred forty-six boats signed up for the daily tuna calcutta, which cost $1,000 to participate in. Motsko said he expects even more participation in both calcuttas this year, which could boost the overall payout to more than $4 million. Several white marlins were brought to Harbour Island Marina last year, but after five days of fishing only two met the Open weight and length minimums. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Cheryl McLeskey reeled in the first-place white marlin during the 42nd annual Open aboard Steve Richardson’s boat, the Backlash. The fish, weighing 94 pounds – the third largest in tournament history – was worth $1,176,113. McLeskey, of Virginia Beach, was the first woman to land the winning white marlin in the Open. It was also her first time participating in the tournament. “It’s such an indescribable feeling,” she said after the 2015 tournament. The marlin took the bait around 2:50 p.m. and by 3 p.m. it was on the boat. “It came up to the bait and I just ran to the line … the adrenaline was incredible,” McLeskey said. “We knew when we saw it jump it could be a potential winner … the second we

got it in the boat we came right in [to the scale]. We were so excited we couldn’t get there fast enough.” The boat registration number for the tournament was 87. Richardson’s birthday is Aug. 7 (8/7) and McLeskey’s is Aug. 8 (8/8). “When I was first told the boat number I immediately had a good feeling,” McLeskey said. The only other qualifying white marlin came to the scale on the final day of the tournament. The Lights Out crew cheered and celebrated at the dock after Bill Haugland’s (Coral Gables, Florida) fish weighed in at 79 pounds. The Lights Out team registered for the Level WM (White Marlin Winner Take All) added entry-level calcutta. Since the Backlash crew did not sign up for Level WM, the calcutta money went to the group aboard Lights Out. Ninety-two boats participated in the Level WM, bringing the pot to $920,000 (gross). The Lights Out crew won $1,006,247. It was the first time in tournament history the top two whites each earned more than $1 million. Backlash did register for Level E Winner Take All for white marlin, which cost $5,000 to enter. One hundred seventy-seven boats participated in the calcutta. The pot totaled See PAYOUT Page 64

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Payout to White Marlin Open winners could reach $4 mill. Continued from Page 63 $885,000 (gross). The only qualifying blue marlin brought to the scale was a 551pounder. Larry Hesse Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida landed the fish aboard Goin In Deep. Hesse and his teammates were presented a check for $778,728. A majority of that money came from the Level F Heaviest Blue Marlin Winner Take All ($346,000 gross). The Miss Annie crew took over first place in the tuna division on the final day of the 2015 Open with Mark Donahue’s (Jupiter, Florida) 200.5pound big eye. The team was awarded $399,209. That fish pushed Logan Pusey’s (Girdletree, Maryland) 177-pound big

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The Fishing For Muscular Dystrophy team leaves the Ocean City Fishing Center dock after weighing a yellowfin tuna during the Ocean City Tuna Tournament, held July 8-10. The team will be participating in the White Marlin Open, Aug. 8-12.

FFMD team raising awareness of disease and funds for MDA Continued from Page 62 phy Association to find a cure for neuromuscular disease while also providing funds to raise awareness and support for those currently affected by Muscular Dystrophy.” The goal is to contribute $1 million a year to the MDA through FFMD. Its vision is to “ultimately help the Muscular Dystrophy Association eradicate muscle disease.” “I feel like we’re trying to do something that hasn’t been done before in the fishing industry,” Robertson said. “This is a full-time job fishing for Muscular Dystrophy.” Robertson, 46, who lives in Howard County, Maryland, grew up in Montgomery County and spent his summers in Ocean City. The Ocean City Tuna Tournament, held July 8-10, was the eighth competition for the FFMD team since March. The team also participated in last weekend’s Big Fish Classic, based out of Talbot Street Pier in

downtown Ocean City. The crew is set to compete in the 43rd annual White Marlin Open next week. The new 43-foot boat, which can typically be found at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City, will be docked this week for the WMO at Harbour Island Marina, on 14th Street, where tournament weigh-ins take place. Robertson said all are welcome to visit the boat. There will also be a tent set up that will have information about the MDA, Muscular Dystrophy, the FFMD team and its mission. They will have a raffle to win a Yeti cooler, and FFMD shirts, hats and other items will be available to purchase. MDA representatives will also be on hand. Robertson said he likes to invite families with children who have MD to come to the boat. Several are expected to visit during the WMO. For more information about FFMD, visit www.fishingformd.com. To learn more about Muscular Dystrophy and the MDA, visit www.mda.org.

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OP Chamber hosts Flounder Fishing tourney

(Aug. 5, 2016) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host its ninth annual Flounder Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 6. Cash prizes will be awarded for the largest flounder caught. The first-place winner will receive $500 and a trophy. The anger who reels in the second largest flounder will take home $300 and the third-place fish will earn the person who hooks it $100. There will also be an optional calcutta contest. The cost is $10 to enter and cash prizes will be awarded to the participants who land the first-, second-

and third-largest flounder entered into the calcutta. Last year’s first-place winner took home almost $2,000. The annual Flounder Fishing Tournament is a relaxing, fun contest. Participants can fish from the shore, pier, private boat, flounder party boats or charter boats–anywhere in Maryland and Delaware coastal waters between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the tournament day with the weigh-ins taking place at Pines Point Marina from noon to 4 p.m., located at 869 Yacht Club Drive in Ocean Pines. (Tournament excludes the Chesa-

peake Bay. Fish must be caught within three nautical miles of shore and inland waters to the Virginia state lines.) The first 100 entries will receive a free T-shirt. T-shirts will also be available for purchase at the Ocean Pines Chamber office on Cathell Road or at the weigh-ins the day of the tournament for $10. Awards will be presented immediately after weigh-ins. Entrants can bring in legal sized flounder (16 inches or larger – up to four fish per angler) to the scale. Anglers must be registered for the

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Big Fish Classic sees jump in participation, prize money By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 5, 2016) Participation and prize money awarded to the winners of the third annual Huk Big Fish Classic was anticipated to increase this year, and it did so in a big way. A total of 67 boats entered the 2016 tournament, held last weekend, and $333,695 was paid out. It was a huge jump from last year when 46 boats participated and $202,000 was presented to the winners. That was also an increase from the first year when 32 boats registered and $92,920 was awarded to the teams catching the top fish. “I’m very pleased with how everything went. It’s grown ever year,” Brian Roberts, co-organizer of the tournament, said. “It was a huge success. People like the format of the tournament. It’s a unique format, something totally different.” Teams had the option to choose between two 32-hour slots: 7 a.m. Friday, July 29 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, or 7 a.m. Saturday, July 30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 31. Crews could fish the entire 32 hours or come back to the dock and head out offshore again after a break with the same or different anglers. Roberts said about 85 percent

stayed offshore the entire 32 hours. The Marli crew took top honors in the Heaviest Fish Division, with Tom Distefano’s 407-pound blue marlin. They also earned first place in the Heaviest Stringer Division for the 407-pound blue marlin combined with a 46-pound yellowfin tuna (453 pounds total). The group was awarded $105,270. Fred Crickenberger landed a 193pound mako shark to finish in second place in the Heaviest Fish Division. Crickenberger and his Foolish Pleasures teammates won $24,470. The Fish Whistle brought in the third-heaviest fish of the tournament – Stephen Schwing’s 190-pound big eye tuna. Combined with a 17-pound dolphin, the team recorded a stringer weight of 207 pounds. The crew was presented $71,169. Hunter Winchester boated a 78.5pound white marlin while fishing on the Katherine Anne. The team also released 12 white marlins to win the division and $68,580. Burn N Bills earned $20,250 for 62.5- and 51.5-pound yellowfin tuna. MJ’s Inspiration angler Steve Holly hooked a 121-pound big eye tuna. The fish was worth $13,275. Brian Staub reeled in a 166.5pound big eye while fishing on the


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Mike Peet's 49-pound wahoo earned him and his No Quarter teammates $5,805 during the third annual Huk Big Fish Classic, held last weekend. The crew is pictured at the Talbot Street Pier in downtown Ocean City last Saturday. LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY

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Miss Annie and collected $9,180. Last Call angler Will Hrbek landed a 28-pound dolphin and received a check for $7,560. Mike Peet’s 49-pound wahoo earned him and his No Quarter teammates $5,805. The Restless Lady crew brought four yellowfin tunas and a 32-pound wahoo to the Talbot Street Pier scale, for a stringer weight of 191 pounds. The team won $5,166. The Fin Again crew released one blue marlin and eight whites to finish in second place in the release division. They took home $2,970. This was the first year for the release division. Eleven boats participated in the release calcutta. Tournament weigh-ins took place last Friday through Sunday at the Talbot Street Pier in downtown Ocean City. Talbot Street Pier is the original spot where some of the first fish caught off the coast of Ocean City were weighed. Nearly 100 years ago, the pier in downtown Ocean City was bustling with activity as anglers took their daily catches there. Organizers created the Big Fish Classic to bring the action, and big fish, back to the pier. Tournament proceeds will again benefit Diakonia, a residence in West Ocean City that provides emergency and transitional housing, food services, counseling and assistance to its guests as well as the Ocean City Reef Foundation, an organization committed to the enhancement of local marine habitat through the creation and monitoring of artificial reef systems. The event also fundraised for the Billfish Foundation, which is dedicated to conserving and enhancing billfish populations around the world. Roberts said he expects to present a check for several thousand dollars to each organization. A few hundred pounds of blue marlin meat was donated to Diakonia earlier this week from tournament catches. Last year’s Classic was featured on Sportsman Channel and the World Fishing Network on Huk Performance’s show “Money Fish.” Filming for the show took place during the 2016 tournament as well. It will air sometime this winter. For more information about the Big Fish Classic, visit www.bigfishclassic.com.

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Ocean City Marlin Club’s ‘Heels and Reels’ this wknd.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 5, 2016) All of the attention will be on female anglers this weekend as they compete in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s eighth annual “Heels and Reels” Ladies Tournament. “Mahi fishing has been good. Tuna has been hit or miss, marlin have been OK, but there is a good body of fish above us moving down,” Franky Pettolina, president of the Ocean City Marlin Club and co-director of the tournament with Amanda Shick, said earlier this week. “Should see some good fishing this weekend.” Pettolina said the ladies “like the chance to show the guys that they catch just as many – and in many cases more – than the guys.” Anglers are permitted to fish one of two tournament days: Friday, Aug. 5 or Saturday, Aug. 6. Weigh-ins will take place both days from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Atlantic Tackle on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City. Weigh-ins are free to attend and open to the public. Anglers who reel in the threeheaviest tuna and dolphin will take home prize money. First, second and third place in the billfish release division will also win prize money. An

Members of the Haulin' & Ballin' team released two white marlins during the Ocean City Marlin Club's seventh annual "Heels and Reels" Ladies Tournament last year.

awards banquet is scheduled for Saturday, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the OCMC. A portion of the entry fee will be donated to the Ocean City Marlin Club Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. About $6,000 was presented to the

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High school tennis players compete in OC tournament

(Aug. 5, 2016) The second leg of the Delmarva High School Tournament produced several great matches at the Ocean City Tennis Center on 61st Street last month. Juniors from 11 high schools came together to battle on July 10 for points in the second Grand Prix High School Tournament of the year. All four divisions saw winners not being determined until the final round of the day. Stephen Lemerand, Bohemia Manor High School, and Luke Murphy, Bennett High School, won all three of their matches to take first place in the Gold Flight with 39 points. Richie Wright, Salisbury School, was a close second with 32 points, followed by Brock Frosythe, Bennett High School, with 31. The Boy’s Silver Flight finished with Zach Bugas, Bennett High School, producing a 3-0 record for first place. Second place went to Jonathan Petito, Stephen Decatur High School, while third place went to Hunter Esham from Bennett High School. Girl’s Gold Flight saw North Dorchester dominate with Kayla Allen, Karlie Allen, Kathryn Allen and Maggie Ross finishing with 39 points. The Girl’s Silver Flight saw Kaitlyn Doetsch, Colonial Richardson High School, Sarah Morris, St. Peter and Paul, and Katie Ann Schisler, St. Peter and Paul, take

first place with a 3-0 record. LeAnn McDowell, Pocomoke High School, finished with 23 points and Eun-HA Yim, Bennett High School, earned 20. With only one tournament remaining, Lemerand leads the Boy’s Gold Flight with Petito topping the Boy’s Silver Flight. The Girl’s Gold Flight is headed by Kayla Allen and Kathryn Allen, while Doetsch leads the Girl’s Silver Flight. The third leg of the Delmarva High School Championships will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Ocean City Tennis Center. The top four point-winners from each division will then proceed to the Delmarva High School Tournament Grand Prix Finals on Aug. 28, at the Ocean City Tennis Center.

The Boy’s Silver Flight of the Delmarva High School Tournament second leg finished with Zach Bugas, Bennett High School, right, going 3-0 for first place. Second place went to Jonathan Petito, Stephen Decatur High School, left. They are pictured with Tournament Director Bruzz Truitt.

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Barse to collect billfish parasites By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) Scientist Ann Barse is returning to the White Marlin Open next week along with a bunch of her students to collect biological specimens, parasites and anything unusual from the billfish brought to the dock during the tournament. The White Marlin Open provides local researchers an annual opportunity to collect and identify parasites located on external surfaces of billfish. The parasites are found on the skin, gills, inside the mouth and generally anywhere they can enter or latch onto the body of the fish. In addition, there is very little scientific information known about the parasites and few studies uncover more than the basic biology. These creatures also answer ecological and evolutionary questions about patterns of species associations between the organisms and their hosts. “I have been doing this research for 20 years. I find it fascinating and hardly anyone has studied them,” Barse, a Salisbury University biology professor, said. “Logan Grant is doing a project on the cryptic monogene only found in the very small area of the gills.” Grant is a student at Salisbury University and will be collecting specimens at the White Marlin Open along with graduate student Samantha

Lucas and Marissa Moran. In addition, Grant has collected specimen data from worms, which were stained, mounted and put on slides with permanent dyes for measuring and drawing. “These are museum quality specimens and we select the best ones to measure and draw,” Barse said. “They are detailed drawings of the internal and external areas. We also take pictures.” The White Marlin Open provides the environment to gain access to large numbers of the migratory marine fish that are otherwise hard to collect. After fish are weighed, the scientists take photographs of each one to make sure they have the correct species classification to determine whether the taken fish is a white marlin, roundscale spearfish or blue marlin. Scientists examine the external surfaces of each fish for parasites, remove the worms and preserve them for study in the laboratory. In addition to collecting parasite samples, scientists and students gather scale and muscle specimens to confirm the fish’s identification using molecular techniques by obtaining DNA sequence data. Barse continues to put together lists of parasite-host species associations in tables to categorize worms liv-

ing on Atlantic billfish. “It’s important to know about all aspects of a fish,” Barse said. “Specific aspects about their biology such as where it lives, what lives on it and what it eats are basic biological questions people should be asking to fully understand these creatures.” Through her research, Barse has found one species of parasite living on one host and other communities of parasites on white marlin, blue marlin or spearfish. This information helps to make comparisons among species. “Research has shown that the geographic range of these monogenes has expanded globally. For example, we have found the same monogene species on blue marlins here that are also on blue marlins in Australia,” Barse said. Her most significant finding is the identification of a parasite on the roundscale spearfish. It’s the only parasite ever documented for this host species since no one has properly studied this fish and it has been routinely misidentified. “The records of monogenes associated with white marlin published prior to the discovery of rounds ales off our shores are all in question,” Barse said. “Thus, any discovery of any parasite on rounds ales is a new scientific record. This is by far the most interesting aspect of our work on billfish monogeneans.”

Scientist Ann Barse, right, teaches students during the White Marlin Open last year. She said the White Marlin Open fishing tournament is a great opportunity for biology students interested in collecting specimens or learning about biology feeding studies.

These studies reveal information on the basic biology and answer questions about the ecology and evolutionary biology of Atlantic billfish. “For example, if a disease suddenly affects a population, it may be parasites transporting or causing the problem,” Barse said. “To learn about the fish, it’s important to understand the animals that live on it, and in it because, this is an integral part of biology people often overlook.

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White Marlin Open by the numbers: 57: Number of boats that participated in the first White Marlin Open in 1974. 307: Number of boats that participated in the 42nd annual WMO in 2015. $15,000: Amount of money awarded to Vince Sorenson of New Jersey during the first WMO for his 68.5-pound white marlin. $1.17 million: Amount awarded last year to Cheryl McLeskey for reeling in a 94pound white marlin aboard Backlash.

2: Number of white marlin that earned more than $1 million last year. *First time in tournament history. McLeskey’s 94 pounder ($1,176,113) and Lights Out angler Bill Haugland’s (Coral Gables, Florida) 79-pound white ($1,006,247). Harbor Island Marina on 14th Street is packed with spectators during the 2015 White Marlin Open. Approximately 5,000 guests gather at the docks daily to watch fish being weighed. The 2016 tournament will take place Aug. 8-12.

White Marlin Open begins Monday Organizers of 43rd annual event anticipate payout of about $4 million to winners

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 5, 2016) Monday, Aug. 8, is the first day of the 43rd annual White Marlin Open, one of the largest billfish tournaments in the world. Fishing will continue through Friday, Aug. 12. Each year, about 2,000 anglers participate in the fishing event, one of Marlin Magazine’s 10 best billfish tournaments. The White Marlin Open has also been voted by readers of In The Bite magazine as the competition

in which they would most like to participate. The tournament is so popular that more than 65 percent of the boats return annually to compete, according to Jim Motsko, co-director and founder of the tournament. Most of the crews on those boats are the same, while there are also some changes and additions. Last year, 307 boats headed offshore in search of white and blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, shark and dolphin. While the white marlin division is the most coveted, there are also large payouts in the blue marlin and tuna categories. A record $3,916,840 was awarded to White Marlin Open winners last year.

Motsko said organizers are hoping for an increase in participation this year – pre-registration is up a bit compared to 2015 – and for a payout of more than $4 million. “I’m hoping for at least three and a quarter. I’d be satisfied with 325 boats this year. Any more would be a bonus,” he said. “It will be last minute for the small boats. We just need good weather to get those smaller boats.” Most anglers wait until the final days to register so they can keep an eye on the forecast. Weigh-ins for the Open will take place each of the five fishing days, from 4-9:15 p.m., at Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street. Approximately See EXCITEMENT Page 73

$3.91 million: Approximate prize money paid out to 2015 WMO winners. *New tournament record.

$1,300: Cost of base entry fee. (This fee makes boats eligible for $50,000 in prize money). $29,450: Amount (not including base entry fee) for boats 36 feet (length overall and under) to enter all 20 added entry levels/calcuttas; $27,450 to enter into 18 added entry levels/calcuttas for boats larger than 36 feet. 99 pounds: Tournament record for a white marlin (1980).

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Watch White Marlin Open weigh-ins at Harbour Island By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 5, 2016) Thousands of spectators and fishing enthusiasts are expected to stop by Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street for the daily weigh-ins of the 43rd annual White Marlin Open, which begins Monday and runs through Friday. The crowd of spectators gathering for the weigh-ins, held from 4-9:15 p.m. daily, has grown since the tournament’s inception, according to Jim Motsko, founder of the White Marlin Open, as several thousand visitors pack into the area surrounding the bayside marina’s docks to get a closeup view of the fish as they are brought to the scale. Motsko suggests arriving early to get a clear view of the action at the scale. Some people show up hours before to secure their place in front of the scale, while the rest of the diehard fish enthusiasts are there by 4 p.m., when the weigh-ins begin. Weigh-ins are exciting, especially for people who have never seen big fish before, he said. White Marlin Open apparel and other merchandise will be for sale near the weigh-ins. In addition, catch national recording artist Jimmy Charles, who grew up in the Ocean City area, perform Monday and Tuesday down the dock from the scale at Reel Inn restaurant, 5-9 p.m. He will also be performing before the tournament gets underway, on Sunday night, from 7-10 p.m. at Reel Inn. If the weather is ideal, Motsko expects a large number of boats to go out fishing on Monday, the first day of the competition. There is no cost to attend the weigh-ins, but visitors are reminded parking is prohibited at Harbour Island. Parking is available on side streets, or for a small donation, in the Presbyterian Church lot on 14th Street.

There also will be an express shuttle service offered from the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street to the corner of 14th Street and Jacqueline Avenue. The shuttle will run about every 20 minutes from 3-11 p.m. Parking is free at the convention center. Spectators may take the Ocean City bus to the scale as well. Both the shuttle and bus cost $3 for a ride-allday pass. Motsko estimates about 5,000 people or more, depending on the weather, come and go from the Harbour Island dock area each day to watch the weigh-ins, but the excitement begins even before anglers put their lines in the water. Hundreds, if not thousands, of spectators wake up early, especially on Day 1, to catch the fleet of boats leaving each morning from the Ocean City inlet. Watching the boats depart for the fishing spots has become increasingly popular, as people line up along the jetty bright and early just to catch a glimpse. Boats may leave as early as 4 a.m. The most activity through the inlet is between 5 and 6:30 a.m., depending on where the fish are and how far captains plan to travel offshore. “It gets bigger and bigger each year,” Motsko said. “It’s more of a social affair. It’s very unique.” Many people will also go to the inlet to watch the boats come in after the day of fishing. Another spot to see the vessels head out for the day is downtown at Sunset Park on South Division Street or the bayside boardwalk near Third Street. Watch live event coverage in high def, produced by Hooked on OC, online at www.whitemarlinopen.com. Daily activity and updates will also be posted. Two, 6 feet by 10 feet LED video panels will be set up near the scale, broadcasting the weigh-ins as well.

Excitement building as 43rd WMO gets underway, Aug. 8 Continued from Page 72 5,000 spectators of all ages — from small children to experienced anglers and mates — converge on the marina each day to catch a glimpse of the catches. Spectators find the experience exciting because most of them have never seen such big fish before, Motsko said. Spectators should arrive early to get a good view of the action at the scale. There is no cost to watch the

weigh-ins and it is open to the public. Food, beverages, jewelry and official White Marlin Open apparel will be sold during the weigh-ins at Harbour Island. For those who can’t make it to 14th Street, watch the action live on www.whitemarlinopen.com. Daily activity and updates will also be posted. For more information, visit www.whitemarlinopen.com or call 410-289-9229.

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Inside going out Taylor Sloan ello August, it’s crazy how this is the last month of summer for a lot of people. According to my father, the Ocean City life isn’t “normal” compared to other places. I agree; who works all day, parties all night and does it all over again the next day? Or who parties while they work? Oh, wait, I do. I am asked on a regular basis if I ever work. Yes, I work, a lot actually. It’s not like I lay out on my dock and tan all day, everyday…Regardless, I can totally treat myself to a drink or two and a delicious meal at one of these many restaurants and bars. The Angler, 312 Talbot Street, has happy hour food and drink specials every day from 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 Natural Lite cans, $2 domestic cans, $2.50 Landshark drafts, $3 rails, $4 house wine and $5 Goombay Smash. Food specials include 65cent wings, 50-cent clams and 75cent oysters. Friday, Aug. 5, hear Lauren Glick at 5 p.m. Dance the night away while DJ Croptop spins from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Late night drink specials include 50-cent drafts, $2 Long Island Iced Tea, $3 rail drinks and 25-ounce Natural Light, and $4 cherry, grape and Jager bombs. Saturday, Aug. 6, catch Bond and Bentley at 8 p.m. For more, visit angleroc.net. Backshore Brewing Company, located at 913 Atlantic Ave. on the Boardwalk, is home to the famous VW van that sits outside, as well as craft beer and Hoop Tea. Backshore has six beers on tap that are always rotating. Beers include Boardwalk Blonde, an easy drinking, light, blonde ale with subtle fruitiness; Downtown Sugar Brown, a brown ale, that leaves a hint of sweetness; and Footsteps Falco, an American IPA

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Ladies from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, from left, Amber Brown, Danielle Figueroa, her mother, Diana, and Glory Espino, smile for a photo at Grotto's Pizza, located on 14th Street and the Boardwalk, Sunday afternoon.

Jeremy and Janine Logan of Lewistown, Pennsylvania enjoy the scenery at Grotto Pizza on the Boardwalk at 14th Street, Sunday afternoon.

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Musician French Montana, center, recently visited Power 101.7 studio to promote his new album, Mac & Cheese 4, in stores Aug. 19. He is pictured with morning show host Bill Baker and his wife, Tracy Baker.

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Friends, from left, Nick Schultz, Kenneth Johnston and Kyle Stewart of Gloucester, New Jersey, enjoy drinks at Ropewalk, located in Fenwick Island on Coastal Highway, Monday night.

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Bartender Bobby Kearney, left, poses with Mimoza Gjikuria behind the bar at the Angler Restaurant, located on Talbot Street, Sunday night.

Briana Johnson of Hartford County, left, plays giant Jenga with Cynthia Brawner at the Angler, located on Talbot Street, Sunday.


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swim member, $5 for Ocean Pines residents or $7 for non-residents. The Yacht Club also offers a twilight adult swim from 4-7 p.m. daily. This event is free for swim members, $4 for Ocean Pines residents and $7 for non-residents. Friday, Aug. 5, entertainment kicks off with Full Circle. Saturday, Aug. 6, catch Kayla Kroh. Music starts at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday, Aug. 7, hear Jonathan Williams from noon to 4 p.m. For more, visit www.oceanpines.org. Crab Bag, 130th Street and Coastal Highway, offers “super happy hour” seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour food specials include a halfpound of steamed shrimp, a halfpound angus cheeseburger and a dozen steamed clams for $7.95 each. Happy hour drink specials include $2 rails, $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 domestic bottles. Enjoy carryout specials such as eight pieces of fried chicken and one pound of steamed shrimp for $24.95; two dozen medium crabs or one dozen medium crabs, eight-piece fried chicken and one pound steamed shrimp for $49; two dozen medium crabs, 12-piece fried chicken and one pound steamed shrimp for $79. To hear more crab specials, call

Crab Bag at 410-250-3337. “Dine OC,” presented by the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, began June 15 and continues through Sept. 5. This summer you can give back to the Eastern Shore community by dining at select restaurants in Ocean City, and ordering special food and beverages where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore. To see the full list of participating restaurants, visit www.unitedway4us.org. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, features happy hour from noon to 6 p.m. and includes $2.25 domestic drafts, $3.50 imports and import bottles and $3 rails drinks. Breakfast is served Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to noon. Trivia night begins at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. Enjoy a night of trivia, music and prizes at Duffy’s. Corn hole is every Thursday at 7 p.m. The cost for each participant is $5, and teams should be no more than two. Bob Hughes plays every Friday, 5-9 p.m. Check out Duffy’s happenings at www.DuffysOC.com. At Fager’s Island, 60th Street and the bay, enjoy Island Time, Tuesday through Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 crushes,

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martinis and Fager’s Island wines, two-for-one rail drinks, domestic beers and Coronas. There is also a $5 food menu featuring four wings and Island fries, fish taco with side salad, garden burger, powerhouse wrap, three fried oysters and Island fries, and fried zucchini strips. Friday, catch the Steve Ports Duo on the deck at 5 p.m., followed by DJ Hook at 9 p.m. Hear the Loop playing on the stage at 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, hear the Steve Ports Duo again, playing on the deck at 5 p.m., followed by DJ Groove spinning at 9 p.m. Jam out to Scott’s New Band on the stage at 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, enjoy jazz by Everett Spells during brunch. Later, catch local acoustic duo Colossal Fossil Sauce on stage at 5:30 p.m., followed by DJ Muve. Later listen to Beatlemania Again at 9:30 p.m. on the stage. Monday, Aug. 8, DJ Wax will be

spinning for the famous deck party happening at 5:30 p.m., followed by DJ RobCee at 9:30 p.m. Lauralea and Tripp Fabulous will be rocking the stage at 10 p.m. For more, visit www.Fagers.com. Fin Alley, located at 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick, offers a variety of menu items for anyone’s palate. Try the crab salsa: jumbo lump crab, tomato, onion, cucumber, lime and cilantro, served with tortilla chips for $9. Enjoy lunch specials, noon to 4 p.m., with all menu entrées and appetizers 15-percent off. Lunch specials include mahi tacos (two) made with napa cabbage, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and cilantro lime creme with tortilla chips for $14; or buffalo shrimp po’boy with fried shrimp, buffalo sauce, on a baguette with lettuce, tomato and bleu cheese for $13. To view Fin Alley’s menu, visit See INSIDE Page 78

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www.finalleyfenwick.com. At Fish Tales Bar & Grill, 22nd Street, bayside, the kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and the bar, 11a.m.-2 a.m. Happy hour is from 3-6 p.m., and dinner is served 5-11 p.m. daily. Get $3 craft and import beers, $5 Orange Crushes and Redbull bombs during Good Tunes Tuesdays from 10 p.m to close. Wednesday night is Natty Night with 75-cent drafts and $2.50 well drinks, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Check out the Bloody Mary bar on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. While you’re there, try a couple of Fish Tales’ new menu items including: Shorty’s shrimp, Shawn’s secret recipe, including tender gulf shrimp pickled with vinegar, fennel, dill and red onion, served with toast points and a creamy garlic sauce; The Big Salad, made with greens, spinach, carrots, green onion, dried cherries, cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, sunflower seeds, crispy bacon bits, soybeans and wontons, served with white balsamic vinaigrette; or try the black bean sandwich, salt and pepper bun (also available in a gluten free wrap) stuffed with smashed black beans, avocado, red onion, tomato, jalapenos and cabbage, finished with a coconut chipotle mayo.

Fish Tales is fun for the whole family, so bring the kids for a meal and play time at the Pirate themed playground, while you sip on ice cold beverages. For more, visit www.ocfishtales.com. Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbour Rd. West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m. Specials include $2 rail drinks (plus $1 for grapefruit/orange juice), $2 domestic bottles and drafts and $5.50 Orange Crushes. Every Monday is locals “Monday Funday.” Enjoy 16-ounce Coors Light, Miller Lite drafts and Natural Light cans, $1.50 plus tax, all day and night. Dining specials include a tuna nacho appetizer, ahi grade tuna sliced thin and laid on top of flash fried wonton chips with a fresh pico seaweed salad; and a sriracha aioli and honey soy glaze for $11.99. Lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. include the Cuban, seasoned and slow roasted pork, Virginia style ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, yellow mustard and red onion on grilled flatbread served with a side of fries for $13.99; and grilled wahoo basted in an old bay butter served on a kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and onion, with a side of Mexican

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sauce and fries for $13.99. Friday, Aug. 5, DJ Billy T begins at 4 p.m. for Ladies Night. Saturday, Aug. 6, hear Simple Truth or Side Project, 2-6 p.m., and DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, Opposite Directions will play from 2-6 p.m. and DJ Billy T starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Blake Haley will play, 4-7 p.m., followed by DJ Billy T starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, catch Funk Shue from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, Karaoke with DJ Jeremy is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Opposite Directions performs 8 p.m. to midnight. For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com. Stop by Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick Island, Delaware, off Route 54, and try its exclusive house beer, RAR Deep Brew Pale Ale, a medium bodied pale ale with refreshing citrus notes, a slightly malty sweetness, and a balanced hop finish (5.5 percent ABV). Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. and the Tiki Bar is open daily, weather permitting. While visiting, enjoy a couple appetizers including Chesapeake crab dip for $11.99, bacon wrapped scallops, broiled in a zesty orange sauce for $12.99, Frank’s jerk chicken marinated in Caribbean seasonings served with honey mustard for $8.99, or my favorite, coconut shrimp served with a mandarin orange sauce for $9.99.

Entertainment Friday, Aug. 5, kicks off with Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m., followed by DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Dave Sherman performs, 5-10 p.m., followed by DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, hear Kayla Kroh, 2-6 p.m., and catch Kevin Poole, 6-10 p.m. For more entertainment and specials, visit harpoonhannasrestaurant.com. Hooters, West Ocean City, Route 50, offer happy hour every day from 3-6 p.m. with drink specials including $2.50 domestic drafts/bottles, $3 wells, $3.50 house wine and $4 calls. If you’re in the service, enjoy Military Monday’s with 10 percent off for active or retired military. Cheers to the red, white and blue! Celebrate wing fest Tuesdays, 68 p.m., with 50-cent wings, traditional or boneless. Come out for trivia from 7-9 p.m. with emcees Bigler and Domdig. Enjoy live entertainment with First Class at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 and 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7. For more on Hooters in West Ocean City, call 410-213-1841. KY West, 54th Street, offers happy hour 4-7 p.m. at the bar only. Drink specials include $3 Miller Lite drafts/domestic bottles, $4 rail drinks and $5 house wine. Food specials include $8 steamed shrimp or chicken wings, $9 fried calamari and $10 burgers. Friday night, hangout while listening to Bill Dixon, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

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Inside going out Taylor Sloan Saturday, enjoy great music provided by DJ Rhoadie, 5 p.m. to close. For more, visit www.kywestoceancity.com. Macky’s, 54th Street and the bay, offers happy hour in the bar and cocktail area daily from 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include traditional drafts and cans for $3, premium drafts and cans are $4.25, rail drinks, $3.75, and call drinks, $4.50. Entertainment for the week begins with DJ Casper at 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5. Saturday, Aug. 6, dance while DJ Cowboy spins at 10 p.m., and Sunday July 31, hear Steel Drummer Jimmy G noon to 4 p.m. Let’s Do Trivia starts at 9 p.m. Tuesday’s theme night is Under the Sea, and Wednesday, catch DJ Wax spinning at 10 p.m. For more, visit www.Mackys.com. Micky Fins, located at 12952 Inlet Isle Lane, features Quarterdeck, the newly designed waterfront dock bar. Micky Fins’ happy hour is Wednesday and Thursday, 3-6 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and 36 p.m. weekends. Food specials include Deal Island whale soft sand crab sandwich with remoulade and French fries for $12; lobster tacos (tempura shrimp fried lobster tail, cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, Monterey jack and cucum-

ber wasabi) for $13; and a Philly cheesesteak with a toasted amoroso roll, provolone cheese and French fries for $10. Drink specials include $2 Coors Light drafts, $3.50 select premium drinks and craft bottle beer for $3.75, $5 crushes and $4.50 wines by the glass. Entertainment begins Friday with Kevin Poole at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, catch Lauren and Mike duo at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, hear Animal House rocking the deck at 5 p.m. For more specials and entertainment, visit www.ocmickyfins.com. M.R. Ducks Bar and Grill, Talbot Street, starts off with Bond and Bentley at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5. Saturday, Aug. 6, listen to Full Circle, 5-9 p.m., and Sunday, enjoy Tranzfusion, 4-8 p.m. Don’t forget about my favorite party of the weekend, the Sunday night deck party at Ducks! Get $2 Natural Lights, $3 cherry or grape bombs, $5 Chug-a-Ducks and $4 Fireball shots. Drink specials begin at 10 p.m. For more, visit www.MRDucksBar.com or call 410-289-9125. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, offers live entertainment this weekend starting with the Becca Doughty Trio, Friday, Aug. 5. G-Men will play on Saturday, Aug. 6.

Music starts at 9 p.m. Enjoy delicious rib dinners starting at $23 for a half rack, or a combo starting at $26 for ribs and chicken. And, try the world famous onion loaf to start. For a full entrée list, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Ninth Street Taphouse, located on the Boardwalk in the Paradise Plaza Inn, has drink specials all day every day. Enjoy $2 Natty Boh drafts and $2.25 Natural Light cans. Happy hour includes $3 domestic drafts, $4 rail drinks, house wine and Assawoman Bay drafts, and $5 frozen drinks, orange and grapefruit crushes. For more, call 443-664-2641. Ocean City Fish Company, 12817 Harbour Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 rail drinks. Food specials are: $1 oysters, 75cent wings and $6.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp/sautéed clams. Sunday in the bar area, O.C. Fish Company has $4 Orange Crushes all day. All-you-can-eat crabs with corn is $29.99, add shrimp for $10 more or snow crab legs for $15. Crabs are by the dozen. Every Thursday is pint night at the sports bar. Friday, Aug. 5, catch The Haymans, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, hear M P Steel at 5 p.m. and DJ Mike at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, chill out while enjoying Side Project at 2 p.m. For more, visit www.cap-

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312 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-7424/www.angleroc.net Aug. 5: Lauren Glick, 5 p.m. Aug. 6: Bond & Bentley, 8 p.m.

28th Street, Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-1100/www.dunesmanor.com Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Shirley Toms, 7-11 p.m. Every Wednesday and Thursday: Elsworth Wheatley

BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575/www.bjsonthewater.com Aug. 5: Thin Ice, 9 p.m. Aug. 6: Tommy Edward Band w/Melissa Rose, 9 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium, Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Aug. 5: Dave Sherman, 8-11 p.m. Aug. 6: Jimmy Charles, 8 p.m. to midnight Aug. 7: Troy Hanna, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 8: Barry Lee, 9 p.m. Aug. 10: Walt Farozic, 6-9 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m. to midnight Every Tuesday: Charlie Z, 6-10 p.m. Every Thursday: Chris Button, 7-10 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Thursday-Tuesday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CAROUSEL PATIO BAR AND GRILL In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean, Ocean City 410-524-1000/www.carouselhotel.com Aug. 5: Lennon & the Leftovers, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 6: Pearl, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 7: Dave Sherman, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 9: Kaleb Brown, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 10: Tommy Edward, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 11: DJ Jeremy, 7-10:30 p.m. CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600/www.oceandowns.com Aug. 5: Everett Spells, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 6: Sol Knopf, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Monkee Paw Trio, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846/www.castleinthesand.com Aug. 5: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; John LaMere, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 6: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Zion Reggae Band,5-9 p.m. Aug. 7: Matt Tichon, noon to 3 p.m.; Homemade Hooch, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 8: Nate Clendenen Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth & Pete, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 9: Paige Stevenson, noon to 2 p.m.; The Poole Brothers 3-7 p.m. Aug. 10: Lauren Glick & Melissa Alessi, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 11: Kevin Poole solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-3100/www.coinspub.com Aug. 5: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. Aug. 6: Thin Ice, 9 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449/www.duffysoc.com Aug. 5: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500/www.fagers.com Aug. 5: Steve Ports Duo, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9 p.m.; The Loop, 10 p.m. Aug. 6: Steve Ports Duo, 5:30 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; Scotts New Band, 10 p.m. Aug. 7: Everett Spells, 10 a.m. brunch; Colossal Fossil Sauce, 5:30 p.m.; Beatlemania Again, DJ Muve Aug. 8: DJ Wax, 5:30 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 9:30 p.m.; LauraLea & Tripp Fabulous, 10 p.m. Aug. 9: Zion Reggae Band, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9:30 p.m. Aug 10: Jimmy Charles, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Benja Styles, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 11: Colossal Fossil Sauce, 5:30 p.m.; Sons of Pirates, 9 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9:30 p.m. GUIDOS BURRITOS 33rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-524-3663/www.guidosburritos.com Every Thursday: DJ Papi Roisterous HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846/www.ocharborside.com Aug. 5: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Aug. 6: Simple Truth/Side Project, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Aug. 7: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. Aug. 9: Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 10: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 11: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525/302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com Aug. 5: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m.; DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 6: Dave Sherman, 5-10 p.m.; DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 7: Kayla Kroh, 2-6 p.m.; Kevin Poole, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 8: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m.; Johnny Wilson, 10 p.m. Aug. 9: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m.; Karaoke, 9 p.m. Aug. 10: Dave Sherman, 5-9 p.m.; Karaoke, 9 p.m. Aug. 11: Poole Brothers, 5-9 p.m.; Rick & Regina, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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5: Bond & Bentley, 5-9 p.m. 6: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m. 7: Tranzfusion, 4-8 p.m. 10: DJ Batman, 5-9 p.m. 11: Shawn Owens, 5-9 p.m.

MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 53rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-723-5565/www.mackys.com Aug. 5: DJ Casper, 10 p.m. Aug. 6: DJ Cowboy, 10 p.m. Aug. 7: Steel Drummer Jimmy G, noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 9: DJ Vybe, “Under the Sea” Theme Night, 10 p.m. Aug. 10: DJ Wax, 10 p.m. Aug. 11: DJ Casper, 10 p.m. MICKY FINS 12952 Inlet Isle Lane, West Ocean City 410-213-9033/www.ocmickyfins.com Aug. 5: Poole Brothers, 6 p.m. Aug. 6: Lauren & Mike, 7 p.m. Aug. 8: Animal House, 5 p.m. Aug. 9-11: Microwave Dave, 6 p.m. NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 145th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-250-1984/www.nickshouseofribs.com Every Friday, Saturday & Monday: Live Entertainment OC FISH COMPANY 12817 Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-2525 Aug. 5: The Haymans, 6 p.m. Aug. 6: MP Steele, 6 p.m.; DJ Mike, 7 p.m. Aug. 7: Side Project, 2 p.m. Aug. 8: Sean Loomis, 6 p.m. Aug. 9: Murphy’s Law, 6 p.m. Aug. 10: Kaleb Brown, 1 p.m.; Mickey Justice, 6 p.m. Aug. 11: Chris English, 6 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 Wednesday-Sunday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 5-6: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 10-11: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Lenny’s Beach Bar Aug. 5-7: On the Edge, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 8-14: Illuzion, 4-9 p.m. PURPLE MOOSE

Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Road West Ocean City 410-213-1841/www.hootersofoc.com Aug. 6: First Class, 7 p.m. Aug. 7: First Class, 3 p.m.

Boardwalk, between Talbot and Caroline streets, Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com Aug. 5-6: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; Slamm, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 7: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; The Lava Game, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 8: The Lava Game, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 9-10: VJ Mazi, 9 p.m. Aug. 11: Apple Scruffs, tribute to The Beatles, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Aug. 9: Pat O’Brennan, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 10-11: John LaMere, 4-8 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900/www.seacrets.com Aug. 5: Jim Long Band, 5 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m.; Kristen & The Noise, 10 p.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. Aug. 6: DJ Cruz, 10 a.m.; Kicking Sunrise, 1 p.m.; Rew Smith, 5 p.m.; Jim Long Contests, 6 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m.; Lost In Paris, 10 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. Aug. 7: DJ Bobby-O, 10 a.m.; Jim Long Band, 5 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. Aug. 8: Full Circle, 5 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. Aug. 9: Opposite Directions, 5 p.m.; Rising Sun Reggae, 9 p.m.; Split Decision, 10 p.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. Aug. 10: Full Circle Duo, 5 p.m.; Rising Sun Reggae, 9 p.m.; Collie Buddz (Summer Concert Series National Act), 10 p.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. Aug. 11: Rew Smith, 5 p.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m.; The Rockets, 10 p.m. SHENANIGAN’S Fourth Street and the Boardwalk in the Shoreham Hotel 410-289-7181/www.ocshenanigans.com Aug. 5-6: James Gallagher & Off The Boat, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 7-8: Cutting Edge Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 10: Joey Harkum of Pasadena, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Aug. 11: Ciarran Quinn, 9 p.m to 1 a.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-723-6762/www.skyebaroc.com Aug. 5: The Stims, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 6: Sean Spiffy Styles, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 7: Rick & Lennon LaRicci, 4-8 p.m. SUNSET PARK South Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-250-0125 www.ococean.com/events Aug. 11: Free Concert w/Full Circle, 7-9 p.m. THE BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 www.thebigeasyon60.com Aug. 5: Tear The Roof Off, 8-11 p.m. Aug. 6: Chris English, 8-11 p.m. THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501/www.oceanpines.org Aug. 5: Full Circle, 6 p.m. Aug. 6: Kayla Kroh, 6 p.m. Aug. 7: Jonathan Williams, 6 p.m. TOUCH OF ITALY 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 Aug. 9: Piano Bar w/Bryan Russo, 9 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 www.whiskersbar.com Aug. 5: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.


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Inside going out Taylor Sloan Continued from Page 79 steamed crabs, crab cakes Hoopers Island style, and a raw bar with local oysters. Food specials are available in the bar, lounge or patio all night, every night with buck a shuck oysters, and $1.50 Natural Light and Natty Boh cans. Happy hour drinks available at the bar, lounge or patio include $2.50 domestic drafts and bottles, $3 wine and sangria, $3 spirits, $4 craft drafts and $5 crushes. Phillips opens at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more specials, call 410-250-1200 or visit PhillipsSeafood.com. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. Ropewalk Ocean City, on the bay at 82nd Street, is open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Ropewalk offers happy hour everyday, all day and night. Food specials include half-price wings and bada bing shrimp. Also, get $2 off draft beers, $2.50 select do-

mestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails, and $5.50 crushes. While you’re there, enjoy its specialty Ropewalk Mule drink. Live entertainment at Ropewalk Ocean City begins Friday with Steel Drums at 4-8 p.m., followed by Irish Brigade at 10 p.m. Saturday, catch Bob Brotto, noon to 8 p.m., and hear Irish Brigade again at 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, relax and enjoy a few drinks while listening to Bob Brotto playing again, noon to 7 p.m. For more specials, visit www.ropewalkoc.com or call 410524-1009. Seacrets Bar and Grill, 49th Street and the bay, has new happy hour specials for summer 2016 (not valid on Saturday or holidays.) Monday through Friday and Sunday, domestic can beers are $4. The house beer, TropicAle, brewed by Evolution Craft Brewing Company, is $4 and craft drafts from Dogfish Head, Burley Oak, Fin City and Evolution Craft Brewing Company are $5. Seacrets Spirits and craft beers are $5, and frozen Pain in de Ass, Rum Runner and Orange Crushes are $6. Sunday is Rum Day. Any rum beverage, including Seacrets specialty Big Bamboo, is only $5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come to Seacrets to try its new bourbon, light-whiskey, lemon and grapefruit vodkas from

Seacrets Distilling Company. Friday, play in the bay while DJ Bobby O spins, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then catch him later spinning your favorite 80’s and 90’s jams at the Main Bar from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Laugh out loud during the Jim Long Band performance, 5-9 p.m., on the beach stage, followed by Jah Works at 9 p.m. Dance in the nightclub while DJ Tuff spins between Kristen and the Noise band sets. For more Seacrets entertainment, visit www.Seacrets.com. Skye Bar, 66th Street, features a raw bar, lite fare, fresh seafood and steaks, creative cocktails and an award-winning wine list. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. daily, and includes $1 oysters from the raw bar and food and drink specials. Friday, Aug. 5, catch The Stims performing, 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 6, hear Sean Spiffy Styles from 4-8 p.m. For Skye Bar’s menu and entertainment schedule, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Sunset Grille, 12933 Sunset Ave., opens at 11 a.m. daily. Happy hour is at the bar from 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Teasers Dockside Bar & Grill is also open daily. Specials include $3.75 rail mixed drinks, $5.50 selected premium mixed drinks, $3.75 selected bottled beer, $6 crushes and $5 glass of wine. Tuesdays at Teasers from 3-6 p.m. get two-for-one crushes, Dogfish Head and domestic beers. Friday, catch Doug Segree at 6 p.m.

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For more information, visit www.ocsunsetgrille.com. Touch of Italy, 67th Street, now features the late night Soprano bar/café every Tuesday at 9 p.m. Bryan Russo, a well-known musician, and friend(s) will entertain guests at the Ocean City location. Touch of Italy offers a New Yorkstyle deli and Italian marketplace with specialties straight from the Bronx. Walk around and you are in a quaint Italian restaurant with bar and fire brick oven. There are delicious, Italian homemade recipes with popular, huge portions of chicken parmigiana, seafood fra diavola and raviolis, as well as salads, gluten free choices and vegan-inspired recipes also. There is something for the entire family. Come for a nightcap in the bar with cappuccino and a cannoli, biscotti, chocolate éclair, or Italian cookies all made in Touch of Italy’s local bakery. For more information or reservations, call 410-524-5252. Summer may be winding down for some, but this month will take the cake as far as exciting things happening in my life. My schedule is still insane, and it takes a severe amount of caffeine to keep me functioning. If you haven’t already, go visit the new Ocean City Starbucks on 17th Street for your coffee. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email, Taylor@OceanCityToday.net.


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Children’s Day on the Bay this Sunday at Sunset Park

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Curator Sandy Hurley talks about sharks with children and adults attending Children’s Day on the Bay last year at Sunset Park.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) Families are invited to Sunset Park on Sunday from 12-4 p.m. for the sixth annual Children’s Day on the Bay to enjoy live music, entertainment and activities. “It is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the beautiful Sunset Park, have some good old fashioned fun and it won’t cost them a thing,” said Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Curator Sandy Hurley. “The atmosphere is friendly and relaxing. The children can experience many different activities and may even learn something while they are there.” The free event takes place in the park on South Division Street, next to the Ocean City Coast Guard Station, and features building and sailing boats from recycled materials, water games, face painting, coloring, knot tying, educational displays and prizes. Hurley will have a display and activity about sharks, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach attendees about knot tying and the Delmarva Discovery Center will be bringing along snakes, turtles and other critters. In addition, the Ocean City Mounted Police will be on hand for

meet and greets along with volunteers from the Ocean City Coast Guard Station who will have games and information about safety in the sea. Lollipop the Clown and Cascading Carlos will be back this year to entertain crowds. Sponsored by the Ocean City Development Corporation, local band Imagine will play favorites the entire family can enjoy. “We started this event as part of The Museums of Worcester County’s Week of the Child, which features events held by the other small museums of the county that focus on children,” Hurley said. “We continue to have it because it is growing in popularity and it is our way of giving back to the community as well as bringing notice to our museum and the others in Worcester County.” If there is inclement weather, the event will be cancelled and there is no rain date. For more information, call 410289-4991 or e-mail curator@ocmuseum.org. The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the summer. It is located on the southern end of the Boardwalk at the inlet.

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Local girls finalists in Nat’l American Miss Md. Pageant By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) Sauna Vick, 10, Kaliyah Creasy, 6, and Annabel Felder, 5, have all been chosen as state finalists in the National American Miss Maryland Pageant, taking place Aug. 11-13 at the Hyatt in Reston, Virginia. There are five age divisions and the winners will receive $1,000, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses and air transportation to compete in the National Pageant in California where the girls will receive a tour of Hollywood and two V.I.P tickets to Disneyland. Vick, of West Ocean City, will compete in the Junior Pre-Teen age division next weekend. “I am very excited mostly because I am going to meet new friends,” Vick said. “It is a really great pageant and helps young girls find confidence and helps them further in life.” During her time at Ocean City Elementary School, Vick was a member of the OC Stars chorus group and participated in music programs. “Someone randomly nominated her. She is very concerned about everyone and well-known at school from the custodians and cafeteria ladies to the teachers,” said Natalia Vick, Sauna’s mother. After attending an open call in Sal-

isbury and meeting new friends, Vick found out she was a finalist two days later. Pre-pageant training taught her how to walk, the proper positions and how to communicate with judges. For the talent portion of the pageant, Vick wrote her own song and is excited to share it with the judges and attendees. “She loves singing and has her own microphone and speakers in her bedroom,” Natalia Vick said. “She is also teaching herself to play guitar and will be escorted on stage by one of her brothers.” Vick plans to start an acting career at a young age and hopes agents in the audience will recognize her talents. Creasy and Felder are sisters who live in Berlin and will both be competing in the Princess age division next weekend. The girls are very excited because they will get to wear pretty dresses. If they win, Creasy can’t wait to take home the prize money and Felder hopes to purchase a new bike. They love to play soccer, sing, dance and travel. “I prayed a lot about it and how great it would be to get my beautiful kids in pageants,” said Chelsea Creasy, the girls’ mother. “I almost threw away the invitation to open calls and thank See GIRLS Page 87

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ACS FUNDRAISER Twenty-three co-ed teams of two participated in Fish Tales Bar & Grill’s seventh annual “Clamming for a Cure” on Monday. In a singleperson kayak, one team member paddled from Bahia Marina’s boat ramp (next to Fish Tales) on 22nd Street, bayside, to the sandbar, where he or she had to find a live clam, show it to the judge for approval and then paddle back to tag his or her partner. The second person also had to paddle out to the sandbar, retrieve a live clam and then race back. Top left, Jenna Gurtshaw and Tim Preziosi won for the fourth consecutive year. Left, Macky’s bartender Beth Roche paddles back to the ramp during one of the heats. A total of $20,665 was raised for the American Cancer Society and breast cancer research through event registration, 50/50 and paddleboard raffles, silent auction, sponsors and donations. LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY

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Brothers, Davin 7, left, and Darren Ingles, 9, entertain themselves last Saturday during the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s program commemorating July as National Park and Rec Month, which was held at North Surf Park in Caine Woods near 142nd Street.

A baptism in the ocean wrapped up the 22nd annual Jesus at the Beach Music & Ministry Festival, held July 25-27 in Ocean City. Pictured, from left, are Ryan Swindell, Linda Vandevander and Isaac Steger. Vandevander celebrates after her baptism.


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STUDENTS BIG HELPERS In December, Atlantic General Hospital began a collaboration with the Stephen Decatur Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) advisors to provide assistance putting together File of Life documentation that helps patients organize all pertinent information in case of emergency. The group of well over 50 students has completed about 7,000 File of Life documents (4,000 packets and 3,000 wallet size versions). The File of Life is a free program provided by Atlantic General Hospital, designed to help the local fire department paramedics and emergency rooms obtain necessary medical history and emergency contact information in an emergency.

LIBRARY INVENTORY The Republican Women of Worcester County literacy volunteers recently visited Showell Elementary School. Their hard work was a successful start for the school library inventory process because when books are counted and organized, students are able to effectively find their selections. In three hours, volunteers inventoried over 30 percent of the collection which is equal to more than 3,200 books. Pictured are Joanne Breedlove, Vera Beck, Sharon Byerly, Sandy Zitzer, Media Specialist Kate McCabe and Diane Sparzak.

WPS LEGACY SOCIETY Worcester Preparatory School officially welcomed the inaugural members of its Legacy Society during a pinning ceremony at the home of Charles R. Jenkins, Sr. on June 9, in Berlin. Members of the WPS Legacy Society include donors who have made a planned gift to Worcester Prep by naming the school as a beneficiary in their will. These gifts help ensure a secure future for Worcester Prep and demonstrate each donor’s commitment to the standards of academic excellence, character and service that are bedrock principles of the WPS curriculum and atmosphere. Pictured, from left, are Reese Cropper, JL Cropper, Kathy Marshall, Beth Truitt, Laura Jenkins, Buddy Jenkins, Celeste Bunting and Mike Truitt. Mike Marshall and Hugh Cropper are not pictured.

SCHOLARSHIPS The Ocean City Surf Club presented $1,000 scholarships to three Stephen Decatur High School graduating seniors based on merit, environmental awareness and giving back to the community, on May 25. Pictured, from left, are Scholarship Chair Effie Cox; award recipients, Adam Kristick, Erin Smith and Allison Shumate; and Wyatt Harrison, president of OCSC.

MIRZA AWARDED The Ocean Pines Garden Club held its annual garden tour featuring eight gardens in Ocean Pines last month. The tour was followed by a luncheon at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club where a scholarship award was presented to Zainab Mirza, a recent graduate of Stephen Decatur High School. Mirza will be attending American University in the fall to study international relations with concentrations in environmental policy and peace and conflict resolution. She then hopes to serve in the Peace Corps for two years, focusing on environmental development, and then on to law school. Judy Baumgartner, OPGC Scholarship Committee chair; left, is pictured with Mirza and her mother, Ruby.


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Be mindful of ocean’s power Rougher sea conditions as tropical storm activity more prevalent in August

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) It is hard to believe August is here. So far this summer we have enjoyed some very pleasant beach days. August typically brings hot humid temperatures and rougher ocean conditions as tropical storm activity gets more prevalent. As the Atlantic Basin experiences more storm activity, it will begin to push larger more frequent waves onto our beaches. With this activity, rip currents, shore break, and what some people refer to as “great body boarding waves” develop and have the potential to create dangerous situations for swimmers. People who are unaware of the ocean’s power and swiftly changing movements can suddenly find themselves in trouble without realizing it. Swimmers who overestimate their abilities while underestimating the power of the ocean and its waves and currents, may be in for an unpleasant life-altering experience. The crushing power of a ton of water in the form of a wave can cause

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Guards have neck, back, head injury training Continued from Page 87 damage. Ocean City Beach Patrol guards are taught how to effectively and carefully extract victims from the surf who may have sustained an injury to the head, neck or back. Guards work as a team to carry a victim to safety while minimizing movement to the head, neck and back. The beach patrol has collaborated with medical professionals to modify a technique of removing victims with suspected neck or back injuries out of deep and/or shallow water. The technique has been refined over many years of training and usage from its introduction as a technique developed in Hawaii. The modified technique is unique to the OCBP, but has developed with input from the medical community and emergency providers. It has been approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services as a state standard with the Ocean City Beach Patrol as the only organization that is certified to teach other first responders and organizations in this victim removal technique. Because of our experience and ex-

pertise in this area we have been asked by beach patrols as far away as Brazil to share our training materials and have been featured presenters at several statewide Emergency Medical Services symposiums. We have recently been contact by one of the largest year-round beach patrols in California and they have requested training materials for our technique which they feel is more effective than what their current protocols are. They have even indicated a desire to make our procedure the national standard. As we network with other beach patrols around the world, we all agree that the most common culprit of neck injuries results from swimmers that are body surfing or body boarding incorrectly or in unsafe conditions. To make sure you don’t experience our extraction technique first hand, make sure you use the proper technique for riding waves. The safest method is to get in front of the wave so it is pushing you out in front and finish your ride before running out of water. Body boarding on the top of a breaking wave may cause you to be propelled to the ocean

floor. To prevent this, stay on the rear half of the board and if you need to bailout, go off the back of the board. The proper way to body surf a wave is to have your hands out in front of your body; this allows for more control of movement in the water. The most dangerous condition exists when we are experiencing shore break. Shore break occurs when waves continue to build and crash with full force on the shore with little or no water depth. When unsuspecting victims find themselves on a breaking wave and they are being thrown into shallow water they have set themselves up for a tragedy. Never ride a wave during shore break conditions or play in the impact zone. Although education and prevention are the primary focus of the beach patrol mission, SRTs are well trained and prepared to handle severe neck and back injuries. If they find a victim unconscious and the injury is unknown, the SRTs are trained to treat any unknown injury as a suspected neck back injury. Lifeguards will often be alerted to beach patrons with facial abrasions

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Strawberry shortcake, vanilla whipped topping Also try Bloody Mary granita with crabmeat, and chilled yellow squash and leek soup By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 5, 2016) Entertaining is a glorious affair, but creativity must come to the forefront if success is to flourish. Surprises keep one’s guests coming back for more. Summer is in full swing and entertaining is understood. There is much to cover so let us begin. When I host a special gathering, I greet my friends with a unique adult beverage. Right from the start I am demonstrating individuality and distinctiveness. Bloody Mary’s are a big hit; but if exceptionality is to thrive, one must think outside of the box. A homemade Bloody Mary granita topped with fresh celery leaves and jumbo lump crabmeat sets the tone for sophistication and ingenuity. Combine 2 ½ pounds ripe tomatoes that have been cored, seeded and chopped, along with ¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 scant teaspoon hot pepper sauce, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, few pinches of Old Bay, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper,

and 6 tablespoons good quality vodka in a blender. Transfer to 11x7x2inch glass baking dish. Freeze the granita until it starts to set around the edges, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Continue to freeze, without stirring until firm, about 2 more hours. Remove the granita from the freezer, let stand until soft enough to scrape with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes. Scrape the granita until it forms flakes. Divide mixture into 6 parfait glasses. Top each glass with a splash of vodka and garnish with fresh celery leaves and a lump of jumbo crabmeat. Top the crabmeat with a pinch of Old Bay seasoning. Place a parfait spoon inside the parfait glass and serve immediately. Canapes, bruschetta and crostini appetizers are a way to offer variety and at the same time are easy on one’s budget. There are so many possible combinations and yet it seems tradition has a way of repeating itself. Fruit seems to be lost in the translation of originality. Soft succulent figs adorned with crispy country ham, crumbled goat cheese, finely chopped pecans and honey on a

toasted baguette slice is a sure crowd pleaser. If one prefers pears, consider a pear-blue-cheese crostini with arugula and bacon. Brunch changes the rules of protocol, so do not forget about the tasty morsels that wet one’s appetite. Mini canapé plastic cups filled with Parmigiano Reggiano grits topped with caramelized onions, a quail egg sunny side up, and a dusting of freshly ground pepper are a perfect offering for mid-day celebrations. Believe it or not, but beans are an excellent choice because they can be transformed into so many possibilities. For example, cannelloni beans combined with oil-cured black olives, Calabria chiles, Champagne vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil over crispy baguette slice pairs wonderfully and is sure to please your guests. One little suggestion, smash the beans a little with a spoon. This helps prevent the beans from rolling off the crostini. A Caprese salad is delicious and refreshing year round. But change peaks one’s interest and adds diversification. Grilled eggplant Caprise with gorgeous grilled heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil vinaigrette is a feast for the senses. Taking conventional dishes and adding a twist keeps one on top of the

competition. Our recent heat wave certainly affects one’s menu. That being said, chilled soups have gained popularity over the last few years and are a wonderful addition to one’s repertoire of summer recipes. Chilled yellow squash and leek soup with coriander and lemon fraiche is sophisticated but delivers the comfort factor that is so important. The recipe is amazingly simple. Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add ¾ chopped leaks, 1 clove chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds and cook until vegetables are almost tender. Add squash, salt and pepper, and sauté until squash begins to soften. Add 7 ounces each of chicken and vegetable stock, a tiny splash of cream and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered until vegetables are soft. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and chill until cold. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup crème fraiche and 2/3 teaspoon lemon zest. Serve soup with a drizzle of lemon crème fraiche. Desserts must be given the same consideration as the rest of the meal. If desserts are not your forte, it is See TOP Page 93

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Pine’eer Arts & Crafts Festival (Aug. 5, 2016) Shop the unique handcrafted items of more than 100 artisans and crafters during the 39th annual Pine’eer Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. The festival, hosted by the Pine’eer Craft Club, will feature vendors from Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania selected for their fine craftsmanship and talents. The event will also include a live concert by Saltwater Stringband from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a bake sale. Food vendors will be selling refreshments. The Ocean Pines Farmers Market will also be open for extended hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in conjunction

with the festival. Farmers Market vendors will be selling seasonal fresh produce, meats, eggs, seafood and baked goods, among other items. The Ocean Pines Farmers Market regularly operates every Saturday year-round from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Horse Park. The Pine’eer Craft Club also operates The Gift Shop in White Horse Park. The shop features handcrafted items by club members and is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Teresa Travatello, director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Ocean Pines Association, at 410-641-7717 ext. 3006 ttravatello@oceanpines.org.

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MAGIC SHOW Left, Magician Brian Curry presents a card trick during his show at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street, Monday. Dickens on the Road takes place nightly through Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. On rainy days there is also a 2 p.m. show. Arhaan Keshwani, 10, of Virginia performs magic tricks with rings.

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Top strawberry shortcake with vanilla whipped cream Continued from Page 90 perfectly acceptable to buy one. However, subtle differences put you well ahead of the game. An old fashioned strawberry shortcake with vanilla whipped cream is a dessert that touches the path of memory lane. Light, fluffy biscuits are the secret and open the door to a mirage of texture and flakes. Taking a simple dish and executing it perfectly scores more points with your guests than striving for a complicated dish that falls short of anticipation. Following is a strawberry shortcake with vanilla whipped cream that is absolutely delicious. The recipe is taken from Martha Stewart’s website. Enjoy!

strainer into a bowl set in a large bowl of ice and water. Let stand until completely cold. Transfer to a large chilled metal bowl; add confectioners’ sugar. Whip by hand into soft peaks (an electric mixer can curdle the cream), about 5 minutes. 4. To assemble, slice the shortcakes open while warm. Divide strawberries and liquid among bottom halves of shortcakes; top with large dollop of vanilla whipped cream. Place upper halves of shortcakes on top and serve immediately. Serves 4 Secret Ingredient - Sincerity. “Sincerity is the face of the soul.” — Sanial-Dubay

Strawberry shortcake topped with vanilla whipped cream

Ingredients 2 pints strawberries, hulled and halved 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ cup granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dough 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg 1 ½ cups plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1 large egg yolk 1 vanilla bean, split 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place strawberries in a bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice and ¼ cup sugar. Let stand to release juices, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine remaining sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Use a fork to cut in butter until mixture attains a coarse texture. 2. Whisk together egg and ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons cream. Slowly add mixture to dry ingredients; mix with a fork until dough just comes together. Do not over mix. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; pat into a 6-inch square, 1 inch thick. Cut 4 rounds using a 2 ½-inch cookie cutter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Whisk together egg yolk and 1 tablespoon cream; brush over tops of biscuits. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes. 3. To make vanilla whipped cream, place remaining 1 cup of cream and vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat; scald, and remove from heat. Cover, and steep for 15 minutes. Scrape seeds unto cream, and discard pod. Pass cream mixture through a fine

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OC Flea Market decreases cost of vendor space to $15

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 5 2016) Although crowds have flocked to the OC Flea Market, which launched over Memorial Day weekend at the Hooper’s Crab House parking lot, located at the foot of the Route 50 bridge, principal organizer Tony Sapanero has lowered the cost of space rentals to draw more vendors. “It’s growing every week,” he said. “We just dropped the price down on vendor spots.” While the price for two parking spots was $25, Sapanero has reduced the cost to $15. OC Flea operates Fridays through Sundays from 6 a.m. to noon. “Two Saturdays ago we had almost 700 people walk through,” he said. “I’m getting the crowds, but I need the vendors.” OC Flea has attracted a fair sampling of the population segments found at the shore during the summer. “We’re getting people from out of town, a lot of locals, a lot of business owners and lots of people from Ocean Pines,” he said. “We get a wide variety of vendors offering homemade jewelry, gel candles with repurposed containers, lots of [people selling] household [items] and pro-

duce is available.” Although not all flea markets offer fresh produce, Sapanero said patrons have been delighted to discover cantaloupe, watermelon, tomatoes, corn and squash grown on the Eastern Shore. “I’m trying to get a little bit of both worlds,” he said. With a wide array of offerings, Sapanero has even found local consignment shops, and others who purchase with resale in mind, scanning the tables for bargains. “We’ve gotten anywhere from 15 to 25 vendors on Friday and Saturday,” he said. “Sundays are a little slower.” His target is upward of 50 vendors, which he hopes the reduced space rates will make feasible. OC Flea is slated to run until Oct. 15, but Sapanero said that date is fluid and could be extended. Although OC Flea was originally restricted from operating during OC Bike Week, which runs from Sept. 15-18 this year, Sapanero said he has been green lighted by Hooper’s Crab House to continue the market during the well-attended late-season event, which typically draws throngs of motorcycle enthusiasts. “Hopefully that’s going to be our biggest weekend,” he said.

Above, Mickey Sherman sets up shop at the OC Flea Market outside Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City last Friday. Sherman sells handmade creations from necklaces to earrings. Left, Tony Sapanero, organizer of the OC Flea Market, finishes unloading his wares from trailers, including rustic buckets and artisan tables. The OC Flea Market was launched Memorial Day weekend, and runs Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 6 a.m. to noon. KATIE TABELING/ OCEAN CITY TODAY

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‘A Week in the Life of Ocean City’ photo entries exhibited (Aug. 5, 2016) Paintings by John Davis Held and the new “A Week in the Life of Ocean City” photography contest show are featured at the Ocean City Center for the Arts in August. The public is invited to the free opening reception at the Arts Center on First Friday, Aug. 5, from 5-7 p.m. to meet the artists and enjoy hors d’oeuvres. The shows will run until Aug. 27. Held, of Baltimore, is featured in the Thaler Gallery with a show entitled “Studies in Light.” His work evokes a strong mood, whether he is capturing a stormy landscape or a dramatic still life, in a technique that combines oils and pastels. For Held, it’s all about the light, and he is noted for his luminous skies. As a child, Held was inspired to be an artist by his frequent visits to the art galleries of New York City. He attended the California Institute of the Arts and Evergreen State College in Washington, has participated in Baltimore Artscapes and is currently represented by the Troika Gallery in Easton. Juried works from “A Week in the Life of Ocean City” photography contest will hang in Studio E in August, and cash prizes will be awarded during the First Friday opening. The photographers turned their cameras to the resort during the week of July 10-16, capturing slices of life during the height of the summer season. All submitted photographs will be on display at the Arts Center from Aug. 5-27. The oil and acrylic paintings of Brigitte Bowden hang in the Spotlight Gallery

during August. She received her undergraduate and Masters of Education degrees from Salisbury University. As coordinator of instruction for the Worcester County Public Schools, she supervised the school system’s visual arts program. Bowden currently teaches art at the Art Institute and Gallery in Salisbury and the Worcester County Arts Council. Marge Bradach of Gargatha, Virginia, is the artisan in residence during August. 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 Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors. Funding for exhibits is also provided by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. More information is available at 410524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

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Interact with birds, reptiles during Scales and Tales prog. By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug 5, 2016) Scales and Tales, an environmental education program sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources providing up close and personal interactions with non-releasable birds of prey and reptiles, was on hand last Saturday for the final National Park and Recreation Month event held at North Surf Park in Caine Woods near 142nd Street. Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department intern Gloria Murphy, who coordinated the slate of Saturday morning events in July, explained her reasoning for including Scales and Tales in the lineup. “I got the green light to host the four events in celebration of National

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Pocomoke River State Park Naturalist Patrick Simons displays an exceptional level of comfort while petting a barred owl during a Scales and Tales presentation at Robin Drive Park, 28th Street bayside, on July 16.

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FRESH EATS Above, Maria and Perfecto Pereyra, from Pereyra Farm in Newark, Maryland, display a few samples of their locally grown produce on Sunday at the 142nd Street Farmers’ Market. GREG ELLISON/ OCEAN CITY TODAY

PRIZE HUNT Left, Isabella Guevara, 2, already in possession of one teddy bear, gets ready to toss a ring and win another prize at Jolly Roger on the Pier amusements last Saturday. GREG ELLISON/ OCEAN CITY TODAY

Continued from Page 96 screech owls. “One of them is all bark and no bite, she’ll screech and screech at you but she’ll never do a thing,” he said. “The other one is the direct opposite, he’s all bite and no bark. He won’t say a word to you but he’ll nip at your finger.” Since he joined the staff at Pocomoke River State Park and began conducting Scales and Tales programs, Simons has learned to personalize his approach on a case-bycase basis. “You have to really get used to them and let them get used to you and sort of work around their personalities and quirks,” he said. “Each one of the animals is unique in their own way.”

For example, Simons has discovered the program’s turkey vulture is highly intelligent and bores easily if not played with and entertained. “Our red tailed hawk is kind of like a queen bee,” he said. “She’s very prim and proper and doesn’t like being messed with.” Noting the programs flexibility, Simons said Scales and Tales offers a unique experience for all ages. “One of the neat things about this program is how often do you get the chance to get up and personal with a bird of prey?,” he asked. “We’re more than happy to come out to local schools, nursing homes or anything like that and do a program for them.” To learn more about the Scales and Tales program, contact Pocomoke River State Park at 410-632-2566.


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DINING GUIDE I CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover I PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ I 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. I ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. I BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. I BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. I BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. I BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. I CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. I CLADDAGH ON THE SHORE, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-4200 / www.claddaghontheshore.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere specializing in steaks and seafood. Open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday. Take out available. I COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront, open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment, daily, May 5 through Sept. 25. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. I COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays. I THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. I THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thurs-

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style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. I HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. I HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. I JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. I KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. OC’s best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Ky West offers fine dining and a beautiful bar described as New York funky chic. Providing excellent food and drink for a great dining adventure. I LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. I MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. I MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410213-2231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. 67th Street (Town Center), Ocean City 443-664-6635 / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. I MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-Dis / Authentic Thai food served from 11 a.m. till 9:30 p.m. Lunch special daily from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. I NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. Open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. I OC WASABI, 33rd Street Plaza, Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-7337 / www.ocwasabi.com/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / OC’s freshest sushi and sashimi and Japanese cuisine. Open 7 days a week, noon to 11 p.m. I P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. I PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / 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 75 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. I POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday,

free kids meal with purchase of combo. I ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar. I ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with fresh fruit crushes and craft beer menu. I SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. I SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy great food and delicious libations while enjoying the boardwalk’s sights and sounds. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening. I SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. I SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. I THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / New Orleans style restaurant with an amazing patio and great atmosphere. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. to midnight. Happy Hour, every day, 2-6 p.m. for the entire restaurant. Come try our traditional Louisiana dishes from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. I TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street (formerly JR’S North), Ocean City 410-390-5939 / www.tokyoseafoodbuffetmd.com / $$ / V-MC-AE/ No reservations required / Full bar/ OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Friday through Sunday buffet features hot steamed snow crab legs. Open 7 days a week, 3:30-10 p.m. I TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service. I VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. I VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-3903713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditaliangrill.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Serving lunch and dinner. Italian food featuring subs and fabulous authentic Italian entrees. Hand tossed pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out. I WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.


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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

FRI., AUG. 5 Avery W. Hall Educational Center at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, 100 E. Carroll Street Salisbury, MD, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course provides young adults, ages 11-14 years, with the safety information and skills needed to be a Safe Sitter including basic life-saving techniques, safety precautions to prevent accidents, how to summons help and tips on basic child care. The registration fee is $50. Partial scholarships are available based on need. 410-543-7781

SAFE SITTER COURSE

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact the church for additional information. 410-524-7474, http://www.stpetersoc.com

FLEA MARKET

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO

Ocean City, Beach at 27th Street, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Free movie on the beach for the entire family, featuring “Minions.” Take a beach chair or blanket. Weather permitting. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326

MOVIE ON THE BEACH

SAT., AUG. 6 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006

FARMERS MARKET

VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., Ocean City, MD, 8 to 11 a.m. A $6 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. 410-524-8196

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Marina Club, 3323 Dock Court, Greenbackville, VA, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free health screenings include cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides and blood glucose levels (all require 12 hour fast). Free carotid artery scans, nutrition counseling and blood pressure checks as well. Also featuring a variety of organizations and agencies. There will be a smoke house in the parking lot. Free

CAPTAIN’S COVE HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR

handouts, giveaways and door prizes.

39TH ANNUAL PINE’EER ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Unique handcrafted items of more than 100 artisans and crafters. A live concert by Saltwater Stringboard from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a bake sale. Food vendors will be selling refreshments. The Ocean Pines Farmers Market will be open for extended hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Theresa Travatello, 215-888-7147, http://www.oceanpines.org Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 if purchased Aug. 6. Tickets include full admission to Splash Mountain Waterpark and unlimited miniature golf (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and amusement rides at the 30th Street location only (2-6 p.m.) Proceeds benefit Atlantic General Hospital. Purchase tickets in person at the Atlantic General Hospital Cashier’s Office or at Ocean Pines Primary Care; from mobile device, text JAG to 41444 or online at www.atlanticgeneral.org/jollyroger. Tickets sold the day of the event until noon at Townsend Medical Center, 10th Street, Ocean City. Susan Curtis, susanbcurtis@comcast.net, 443-235-2654

JOLLY ROGER DAY

Downtown Snow Hill, MD, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Combines and tractor parade, petting barnyard, children’s games, free hayrides and pony rides, food, car show, Michael Christopher band and more. http://www.blessingofthecombines.org

BLESSING OF THE COMBINES

Worcester County UME Office, 305 Bank Street, Snow Hill, MD, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The University of Maryland Worcester County Extension will be hosting an open house as part of Snow Hill’s Annual Blessing of the Combines event. They will be showcasing how MD Extension serves the community in farming, youth development, health and wellness, finance education and home gardening. There will be giveaways and activities for the kids. Light refreshments served. 410-632-1972

WORCESTER COUNTY UME OPEN HOUSE

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 7 p.m. 1/2 Chicken and sides. Dine in or take out. Cash bar. 410-524-7994

BBQ CHICKEN DAY

Ocean City Recreation and Parks Community Center, 200 125th St., Ocean

OCEAN CITY DANCE

City, MD, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Swing, ballroom, Latin, salsa, disco and country dancing to the music of DJ Mike T. Open to singles and couples. Rumba dance lessons from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Open dancing from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Admissions is $14 and includes lesson. Mike Tasevoli, 443-474-0015, http://www.DancingAtTheBeach.com

SUN., AUG. 7 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Rob, 443-783-3529

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Somerset Street Plaza, Somerset Street, Ocean City, MD, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. OC Cruzers will display approximately 15 vehicles. The owners will be on hand to supervise and educate spectators about their older cars. Live music by Lovin Cup (rock) begins at 3 p.m. 410-2897739, http://www.ocdc.org

OC CRUZERS CAR SHOW & MUSIC

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Bett, 410-202-9078

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

St. Matthews By-The-Sea UMC, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, 7 p.m. Featuring “The Hyssongs.” Free and open to the public. A love offering will be taken for the artists. Info: Rita Williams, 302-436-1562 or St. Matthews Church office, 302-537-1402

GOSPEL CONCERT

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. For a small fee, enjoy your own ice cream sundae creation. Free live entertainment by Front Page News (rock) and entertainment for the kids. The evening concludes with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Picnic baskets, chairs and blankets welcome., 410289-2800 or 800-626-2326

SUNDAES IN THE PARK AND FIREWORKS

N. Division Street and Beach, Ocean City, MD, 9:30 p.m. Lasers, lights, fireworks, music, special effect and more. Show times: 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Free event. 800-626-2326, http://ocbeachlights.com

OC BEACH LIGHTS

MON., AUG. 8 Harbour Island Marina, 419 14th St., Ocean City, MD, 4 to 9 p.m. More than 300 boats vie for more than $2 million in prize money. Registration fees for participating boats. Spectators see

43RD ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN OPEN

weigh-ins free of charge at Harbor Island Marina, 14th Street, bayside. Jim Motsko, jmotsko289@aol.com, 410289-9229, http://www.shitemarlinopen.com Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berin, MD, 6:30 p.m. Located at the corner of Snug Harbor Road and Route 611. 410629-9986

CHRISTIAN SOCIAL CLUB

Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main Street, Berlin, MD, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Robin Rolfing, Lead Polysomnographer at Atlantic General Hospital will be speaking on “Sleepless Summer Nights,” what foods and activities contribute to poor sleep, what’s new in sleep studies and treatments. Registration is requested but not required. Dawn, 410-641-9268, http://www.atlanticgeneral.org/calendar

MEDICAL MONDAYS

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

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 7 to 8 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Bett, 410-202-9078

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

On the Beach at N. Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 10 p.m. Free fireworks display every Monday and Tuesday from July 11 to Aug. 30. Fireworks will be visible along the boardwalk. 800-626-2326, http://www.ocbeachlights.com

BEACH FIREWORKS

TUE., AUG. 9 All Hallows Church Parish House, 109 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD, 7:30 a.m. Contact agibb1@verizon.net or 410546-1978 for more information.

SNOW HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 4 p.m. The University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service is offering master gardeners to help with gardening questions. Take your bagged samples by to find solutions

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to your plant problems. 410-208-4014

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Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 4 p.m. For individuals suffering from Parkinson’s. Ron and Mary Leidner, 410-208-3132, http://www.DelmarvaParkinsonsAlliance.org

KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY

LIVING WELL: CANCER THRIVING & SURVIVING

Harbour Island Marina, 419 14th St., Ocean City, MD, 4 to 9 p.m. More than 300 boats vie for more than $2 million in prize money. Registration fees for participating boats. Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge at Harbor Island Marina, 14th Street, bayside. Jim Motsko, jmotsko289@aol.com, 410289-9229, http://www.shitemarlinopen.com

43RD ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN OPEN

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5 to 7 p.m. Crabs and shrimp ordered between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. Platters and other food available without preorder. Cash bar. Every Tuesday through Aug. 30. 410-524-7994

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

43RD ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN OPEN

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB NIGHT

Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Berlin group 331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Multi-Purpose Building, 130 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 6 p.m. The Town of Berlin will be providing the schedule for the construction of a stormwater management system behind the Shore Up! building and the replacement of the Flower Street culvert. The town will also present information regarding the work it will be doing in conjunction with the culvert project on a portion of Hudson Branch that runs parallel to Showell Street. The meeting is open to everyone. 410-641-2770, info@berlinmd.gov

HUDSON BRANCH PROJECT UPDATE

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Offers shared wisdom and problem solving for family members of persons with mental illness. The group is free. Info: Carole Spurrier, 410-2084003, carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

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

BINGO

On the Beach at N. Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 10 p.m. Free fireworks display every Monday and Tuesday from July 11 to Aug. 30. Fireworks will be visible along the boardwalk. 800-626-2326, http://www.ocbeachlights.com

BEACH FIREWORKS

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-6417330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Harbour Island Marina, 419 14th St., Ocean City, MD, 4 to 9 p.m. More than 300 boats vie for more than $2 million in prize money. Registration fees for participating boats. Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge at Harbor Island Marina, 14th Street, bayside. Jim Motsko, jmotsko289@aol.com, 410289-9229, http://www.shitemarlinopen.com Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. Meets every Wednesday. All are welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. kbates@taylorbank.com, 410-641-1700

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Every Wednesday. Located at the rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. 410-250-2645

BINGO

St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, DeWees Hall,, 302 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. A replica of the 12th century original Labyrinth is available for walking with candlelight and sacred music anytime between 7-9 p.m., every Wednesday, through Sept. 28. Wheelchair accessible. Just off the Boardwalk at 3rd Street. Free parking behind the hall. Info: church office, 410289-3453 or Penny, 443-880-7608

CANDLELIGHT LABYRINTH WALK

Caroline Street Stage, On the Beach at Caroline Street, Ocean City, MD, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Free, live entertainment by Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark (blues/funk). Take a blanket or chair. 800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125

CONCERT ON THE BEACH

Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Free movie on the beach, featuring “Dolphin Tale 2.” Take a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown inside the hotel. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov

MOVIE ON THE BEACH

Atlantic Health Center, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An evidence-based, once a week workshop for those in treatment for cancer, individuals in recovery and caregivers to attend together. Register: Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

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

JEWELRY, FASHION AND HOME DÉCOR SHOW

Ocean City Marlin Club, 9659 Golf Course Road, West Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 20 vendors offering a wide variety of items, many of which are handmade. The $5 admission fee includes one complimentary glass of wine, beer or soda. Sandwiches and chips available for purchase. Benefiting the Ocean City Marlin Club’s scholarship fund. cspicknall@gmail.com Harbour Island Marina, 419 14th St., Ocean City, MD, 4 to 9 p.m. More than 300 boats vie for more than $2 million in prize money. Registration fees for participating boats. Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge at Harbor Island Marina, 14th Street, bayside. Jim Motsko, jmotsko289@aol.com, 410-289-9229, http://www.shitemarlinopen.com

43RD ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN OPEN

Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302436-9577 or 410-524-0649

BEACH SINGLES

American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410289-3166, http://www.alpost166.org

BINGO

Sunset Park, S. Division Street and the bay, Ocean City, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. Free concert by “Full Circle” (blues/R&B/rock), while watching the sunset over the Isle of Wight Bay. Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. It is recommended that attendees bring their own seating. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://www.ococean.com

SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHT

ONGOING EVENTS Purchase a wrist band for $25 for Jolly Roger to benefit St. Luke-St. Andrew Parish. On Aug. 14, enjoy unlimited Splash Mountain from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., unlimited amusement rides from 2-6 p.m. and one round of miniature golf at

JOLLY ROGER WRIST BANDS SOLD

either course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wrist bands are available at the Parish Office at 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday; Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and after Masses (4 p.m. and 5 p.m.) on Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday Masses (8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.) on Aug. 14 at both St. Luke and St. Andrew. St. Luke Parish Office, 410-250-0300. Tickets for the Kiwanis Club Annual Duck Race are now on sale. Win up to $1,000. Cost is $5 per duck entry or 3 duck entries for $10. Race takes place on Aug. 26 at Frontier Town Lazy River. Winner does not have to be present to win. Proceeds benefit the club’s youth programs. Call 301-788-1517, purchase at the Ocean Pines Farmers Market any Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the White Horse Park or from a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City.

KIWANIS ANNUAL DUCK RACE

Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Outdoor casual worship service on the church’s front lawn. Take a lawn chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, the service will be moved indoors. Rev. Connie, 410-6415194, wesconnie55@gmail.com

SUMMER OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE

Boardwalk Tram Station, just north of the Life-Saving Station Museum at the south end of the Ocean City Boardwalk, July 5 through Aug. 27, 10-10:30 a.m. Programs are held daily with a different subject every day. Sandy, 410-289-4991, sandy@ocmuseum.org, www.ocmuseum.org

FREE SUMMER PROGRAMS

Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., Ocean City. A casual service is held on the porch of Shenanigan’s Pub at Fourth Street and the Boardwalk at 8:30 a.m., weather permitting, from May 29 through early fall. A traditional service is held at the church at 10 a.m. 410-289-7430

SUMMER WORSHIP

Assateague Island National Seashore, Berlin, MD. Held Saturdays through September at 8 a.m. and Tuesdays through August at 8 a.m. Suitable for all levels including beginners and children, 8 and older. Take a beach towel and meet at the shade pavilion in the south end of North Beach parking lot of Assateague Island National Seashore. Yoga is free but park entrance fees are in effect. 443-614-3547, outreachAIA@gmail.com

YOGA ON THE BEACH

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Ellicott City could happen here too

Residents of the coastal area know something about storm damage, and the difficulty of trying to recover from it with resources that just never seem to be quite enough. This week, the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association sent its members an advisory reminding them of that as it relates to the situation in Ellicott City, where Main Street was wiped out by a fast-moving storm Saturday night. To say that its downtown section was devastated would be too simplistic. It would be safe to say, however, that this area hasn’t seen destruction this extreme in more than 50 years, when the March 1962 storm laid waste to the resort community. Exposed as this area is to the elements, there could again come a day again when Ocean City and its neighboring communities will need all the help it can get. That’s why, as the OCHMRA points out, that businesses and residents might want to lend a hand to this Howard County community by visiting the Ellicott City Partnership, found online at www.ecpartnership.org. Although the association’s message was directed at its membership, it applies to everyone who works, lives or visits here, as some Howard County residents undoubtedly do. Understanding, as this area does, that the weather can do unexpectedly brutal things so quickly and unexpectedly, it would behoove us to respond in the same way we would want others to respond to our pleas for assistance if or when the situation is reversed. The coastal communities are known for their overwhelming generosity, so let’s extend some of that to a town that’s still digging out of this past weekend’s destruction.

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PUBLIC EYE

He took my glasses

By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher I hope reincarnation exists, because if it does I’m praying that the guy who stole my sunglasses comes back as a dung beetle. Repeatedly. Not to put too fine a point on it, but I want his last thoughts to be, as his beetle life nears the end of its run, “Maybe next time, I’ll get promoted in the chain of life to something better — maybe to one of those hairless moles that looks like a big toe that’s been in the bathtub too long.” And still be wrong. I don’t think that’s asking too much. These weren’t just sunglasses, these were the only sunglasses I have ever owned for longer than a year without: 1. running over them with the lawnmower; 2. discovering that plastic lenses and gas grills are not compatible; or 3. having the lenses permanently engraved by some metallic pointy thing that somehow got into my pocket on its own. And, I wish to point out, these were prescription sunglasses, and of little use to beetle boy unless he has one farsighted eye and one nearsighted eye. On the positive side, and if he does actually wear them, he won’t be able to see me coming or going if I find him. As would be expected, I am not without blame in this affair. I put my glasses down on a store counter while I fumbled around in my wallet for a credit card that did not involve me inadvertently charging something inappropriate to my place of employment. I say that because it has happened in the past. Among the multiple degrees held by the

Chancellor of the Exchequer here at the office is a master’s in the third degree, which she enthusiastically gives me when I do something dumb like that. “Mmmmmmm,” she says, “do we really need a bottle of Old Stumphole Kentucky Fine Sippin’ Whiskey and a tub of Gulps fish bait? I didn’t know we ran out.” Or: “Really? A month’s supply of KitKats Crisp Wafers? Want me to enter it under ‘fuel?’” I hate sarcasm unless it’s my own. That being the situation, I have become more aware of the need to be sure I’m using the correct credit card, a circumstance that led me to place my sunglasses on the counter, settle up with the cashier and walk out without my glasses as the next customer stepped up. As soon as I turned the key in the ignition and began to roll away, I realized I didn’t have my glasses. As luck — and traffic — would have it, though, I would have to drive around the block and find another parking spot before I could retrieve them. I did so about a minute too late. “Oh, those glasses?” the clerk said. “That gentleman who was just here walked out with them.” As I squinted my way back down the highway, I engaged in the reincarnation debate and settled on dung beetle, which can lift 100 times its weight. So, my friend, if you like lifting things, you’ll just love lifting what I have in mind for your next life.

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Waitstaff provides customer etiquette lessons Advice offered on how to receive top service as WMO brings influx to OC next wk.

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug 5, 2016) Offering a primer for the incoming hordes of summer sun seekers as well as an influx of thousands of visitors coming to town for the 43rd annual White Marlin Open fishing tournament, held Aug. 8-12, several Ocean City restaurant servers shared insights from the trenches on how to avoid being “that guy,” by illustrating behaviors typically deemed less than desirable by waitstaff. Christine Komlos, front of house manager at Seacrets on 49th Street, who has nearly two decades of restaurant experience, said it starts with exchanging pleasantries when she first approaches and greets a table. “Don’t answer with an order,” she said. Eddie Clark, a server at BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, a 25-year restaurant veteran, said common courtesy is sometimes in short supply. “Number one is dump your cell phone,” he said. “You walk up to the table and they don’t recognize you’re there. If I see two or three

66th Street Bayside

people on the phone I come back ers who witnessed the mêlée apwhen they’re off the phone.” peared sympathetic. As Voltaire once noted, common Alcohol-fueled mayhem was also a sense is not so common, a notion point of contention last week when Komlos illustrates perfectly. Warfield waited on a pack of motor“Remember your manners,” she cyclists from out of town who filtered said. “Don’t run down, yell or whistle in just before closing time. Several (for your server.)” sections of the dining room had alLiability, especially relating to al- ready been shut down, leaving close cohol consumpquarters for those tion, is another remaining. topic customers ‘Treat other people as you would “I get this fail to consider, want to be treated. Yes, we are in eight-top of bikers according to out of town the service business, but we are from Davey Warfield, a who are loud and not in the servant business. server at the Crab happy,” he said. Christine Komlos, Bag on 130th “This is followed Street, who said by a four-top with Seacrets manager patrons rarely mom, dad and the enjoy having libakids.” tions terminated. Perhaps unaware of their sur“A customer came in who had roundings, or maybe because of it, been drinking and ordered a pitcher the motorcyclists began littering of beer and crabs,” he said. “They their conversations with profanities, were obviously inebriated and when Warfield related. they asked for another round I had to “They were nice people but I had cut them off.” to ask them to cut it off,” he said. Much to his chagrin, the suds-lovAccording to Warfield, one of the ing customer became upset and irate. bikers replied, “I’m in a f-ing bar,” “I’m taking the bus, I’m not driv- when asked to consider using less ing,” Warfield related being told. salty language. “Everything can come back on me if Again feeling vindicated in his efsomething happened.” forts, Warfield said the just-seated Despite being stiffed on the gratu- family appreciated his attempts to ity from the tipsy table, Warfield subdue the over exuberant motorcysaid he felt vindicated as other din- clists and simply opted to relocate to

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a more distant table. “They’re in their own bubble,” Warfield said of the rowdy bikers. Not all alcohol-related incidents are as dramatic, and some are just downright funny, as Warfield related a recent run-in with a questionable ID. “Another guy appeared to be on the fence and then ordered a Bud bottle,” he said. “I said ‘Let me see your ID,’ and he pulled out ID. He gave me the best knockoff McLovin’ license I’ve ever seen.” Despite the customers attempts to assume the identity of the fictional character from the 2007 film “Superbad,” his full beard and 6-foot 1-inch stature cast dispersions. “This is great, you got the real one on you,” Warfield told the would-be comedian. The 24-year-old man chuckled when confronted by Warfield, admitting few catch his shenanigans. “People go right for the date,” the young man told Warfield. “It usually works.” Referencing a tenant found in most world religions, Komlos said following the Golden Rule is always sage advice. “Treat other people as you would want to be treated,” she said. “Yes, we are in the service business, but we are not in the servant business.”


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