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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) The Town of Ocean City has denied an information request by Ocean City Today to view reports from a Saturday, July 26, incident that resulted in the temporary suspension of city paramedic and Worcester County Commissioners candidate, Mike Maykrantz. Again citing its non-disclosure policy on “personnel matters,” the city acknowledged the existence of, the incident reports, which center around the unauthorized pickup of two women by a city ambulance under questionable circumstances. According to City Solicitor Guy Ayres, the available materials are not active duty reports, but rather reports generated through the Ocean City Fire Department’s internal discipline policy. “I’m not aware of any EMS reports,” Ayres said. “I reviewed information about what occurred…but an investigation of an incident or incidents that may or may not lead to a disciplinary matter is something we don’t release.” However, the city is verbally confirming to the public and media that an incident occurred, and is being dealt with. “We did receive a complaint about an employee who offered two walkers who were carrying a package of unopened alcohol a ride in the ambulance,” said City Communications Manager, Jessica Waters. “We hold our employees to a very high professional standard, and take seriously any instance in which they behave below expectations. The employee will be held accountable for their actions.” The incident occurred during the malfunction of the Route 50 Bridge on Saturday, July 26, when the city’s Paramedic 3 ambulance was unable to get back into town and was awaiting See INCIDENT Page 9

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How is season’s hotel business? Most say, ‘it depends just who you ask;’ impact felt from condo mini-weeks

By Phil Jacobs Editor (Aug. 8, 2014) “It depends who you ask.” That was the answer given to Ocean City Today the most when it asked in early August, “So how’s business?” of various hotel, motel operators. There was a common agreement that the mid-week business seemed sometimes flat. There was also a concern that condominium miniweeks were impacting the lodging and restaurant businesses. Still, Ocean City showed a 5 percent increase in hotel stays for the month of June. So, with what could

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had plenty to say on the question of “How is business going this summer?” “I think that in general when we compare our summers to the summer just before, that’s a dangerous tool to use,” she said. “I have gone back 10 years to see where I was in 2005 otherwise we will miss the big picture on how our businesses are doing. I do want Ocean City to get the numbers it got 10 years ago.” Dickerson said that the condo mini-week, where condominiums are rented for a three- or four-night stay, impact not only the hotel-motel business, but also restaurants. Most of these condos come with fully equipped kitchens. Patrons can eat in, instead of patronizing a restaurant. “We are now in competition with See HOTEL Page 5

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Hotel, motel operators feel impact of condo mini-weeks Continued from Page 1 a whole other industry,” said Dickerson. But Dickerson added that it doesn’t end with mini-weeks. There are many factors, she said that have changed. “We’re in competition with cruise lines now,” she said. “Meanwhile, the Internet has made the world smaller. That loyalty of traveling is gone. Back in the day, if you were coming to the Francis Scott Key Resort, you’d want the same room you had in the past.” Chances were good you would have known the front-desk employee who had been greeting you year after year. You’d get a metal key instead of a plastic card, and you’d make payments at that front desk at check-in

and checkout instead of with an online rental service. Because of the Internet, many hotel/motel customers are making little or no contact with the front desk anymore. Think about it, they don’t even need to call the hotel operator for a wake-up call anymore. That can come from one’s cellphone “alarm” clock. “We’re competing not only with the rest of the world, but we’re also competing with Ocean City,” said Dickerson. “First we’ve got to get them to pick Ocean City and then get them to pick me. “I tell my co-workers all the time, that tourism is different,” she continued. “Used to be people made a reservation, and had a contact person. You didn’t have a cellphone. See ONE Page 6

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One long-time motel owner has called this year ‘difficult’ Continued from Page 5 You had a real key. Now the guest makes a reservation online. We have limited contact. When they do check in with us, they are given a key card. They leave the key card in the room when they checkout. If they are not satisfied with us, we read about it on (the Internet site) tripadvisor.” Dickerson said the key to success is to bring “the friendly back.” “If Berlin can be the coolest, we can be the friendliest,” she said. She added that Ocean City “doesn’t have the same group business it had 10 years ago like it did with golfers.” Last year, she said was a good year for her resort, not a great year, but a good one.

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Owners point to Internet as biggest impact on business If the weather is nice, they ask to stay another couple of days. But I’m not going to complain. As long as the good weather holds, it will be a great summer.” She said that her mid-week business is “soft” this year, but that isn’t any different than most other years. Like Dickerson, she said that the Cayman Suites often host athletic tournament participants and their families. That, she said, is a great trend. Mark Elman, general manager of the Clarion Resort Fountainebleau Hotel at 10100 Coastal Highway, said in an email to Ocean City Today, “so far the summer of 2014 has been okay. (In) July we are slightly up occupancy wise, but it’s a very rate competitive market. The week after (July) the fourth is always a tough week to fill. August is pacing up and looking good. Hopefully other counties will come on board next year and start (school) after Labor Day that will help the last two weeks in August, as they are always hard to fill. Our fall season is also up as is our golf bookings. Our condo bookings for July and August have been really strong.” The Clarion owns about 80 of the nearby 144 Marigot Beach Resort suites. There, he said, the numbers are clearly up. Elman even spoke to the manager of a nearby grocery store who said that the market’s sales up. Elman believes that those staying at Marigot are using the kitchens, cooking and staying in for meals, “We started doing the miniweek,” he said. “We’ve found that for some people their travel patterns changed. Some couldn’t take an entire week off or there were those who just don’t want to deal with Ocean City on a weekend.” Younger generations, said Elman seem to prefer the mini-week. For Mary-Noelle Sayan, the owner of the Kings Charles Hotel at 1209 North Baltimore Ave., the summer has been anything but great. “It’s been a difficult summer,” she

said. “June crowds are scarce because of the perceptions in town, and crime was way down. Still, people are not coming down. “Here when we should be peaking, there’s just no business and she can’t turn on the “no vacancy” sign on her 21-room facility. “Every day, you are starting off the day trying to fill your rooms,” she added. “Instead, you are one or two rooms from filling.” Her customers used to book rooms as early as January. Now, the trend is to see reservations come in as little as two days prior to arrival. “Maybe it’s just that there are so many hotels that are out there, and they are looking to build more. Maybe the small mom and pop business is being taken away.” Sayan said that the changes in her business started with customers using the Internet to find rooms, and like the others she brought up the condo “mini-week” as having an impact on her business. “People who are coming to Ocean City are sometimes sharing condos with their friends for a short week,” she said. “I look at all this is a challenge. I’m a two-star hotel, but our customers expect a lot more. I run it by myself. I have a cleaning staff who stays with me every year, and we do give our customers that mom and pop type of appeal.” Sayan has owned the King Charles Hotel since 1999. The future? “I don’t know if people like me are going to even be around,” she said. A nuanced trend she has found is that more couples are staying than families. “We’re losing the family elements,” she said. “If you see my reviews on tripadvisor, the majority of them come from couples.” Interestingly, her hotel also had one of the resort’s highest overall tripadvisor customer ratings. Still Sayan feels strongly that Ocean City, while doing a “good job” marketing the resort, still needs to See SO Page 8

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Dickerson said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;maybe there are the same number of cars, and perhaps the number of visitors is the same. But now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re shift into condos. And that is the new reality, the new normal for tourism in Ocean City.â&#x20AC;? Dickerson sticks to her mission when it comes to customer service no matter what impact the condos have on her hotel resort.

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Information about alleged pickup not made public Continued from Page 1 further emergency calls on the west side of the bridge. Apparently, the city received phone calls from at least one motorist reporting that the ambulance was seen picking up two scantily-clad women with six-packs of beer, and transporting them to the Park and Ride. What occurred after this, or when the women left the ambulance, is unclear at this time. According to confidential sources, the two ambulance’s junior crewmembers subsequently filed reports accusing Maykrantz, the third and most senior medic on the rig, of soliciting the women and going through with the rendezvous despite his crew’s objections. Maykrantz did not return calls seeking further comment. A long-time OCFD employee, Maykrantz is the former president of the city’s firefighters’ union and currently the Democratic candidate for the Worcester County Commissioners’ District 3 seat. He was reportedly suspended for 48 hours of shifts. Although this newspaper has argued that any and all reports of on-duty action by public safety personnel should be public record, Ayres contended that the two crewmembers’ reports about the incident did not constitute such a record. “An EMS incident report would be when EMS is called for medical service or to transport somebody,” Ayres said. “In that case, they would redact the names and medical information, but they would still not give you any information about personnel.” However, the Maryland Open Meeting Act does not bar the city from releasing any information about this disposition of its personnel – but rather gives it the option to deny such a release if it believes doing so is in the city’s best interest. Ocean City Today submitted its request and received a denial back from Ayres on Monday, Aug. 4. At that time, Waters said, the Mayor and City Council had not been apprised of the issue. It was unclear if or when City Manager David Recor was also involved. This would beg the question, then, as to who in City Hall actually makes the decision in cases where disclosure is believed to be optional. “I can tell you they typically look to me as to whether or not we can refuse the request,” Ayres said. “The line from the City Manager’s office has always been that personnel info is not released. Whether that comes from the council or the City Manager, I couldn’t tell you.” Waters said she was not aware of any set policy regarding the release of records, but that it may be brought up to the Mayor and Council in the future. “I don’t know that the council has ever discussed, as far as I’m aware, who should and should not make the decision as to what falls under the Open Meetings Act,” Ayres said.

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Council ready to begin ramp construction Councilman Dennis Dare suggests project be single lane fitting within town lots

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) City Council appears ready to go ahead with the construction of a single-lane boat ramp at 64th Street, given the lack of progress on sale negotiations and the excessive time scale of condemnation on the property that would be need otherwise. Councilman Dennis Dare suggested this week that the city redesign the project into a single-lane ramp that would fit within the lots already owned by the town. If the adjacent property was acquired, either through sale or con-

demnation, the city could always expand the project to the desired twolane facility. “In order to expedite the process and have a parallel track, I’d like to consider a motion to have the City Solicitor work with the City Engi-

later date,” Dare said. The idea was received favorably, and will go on a later council agenda for formal discussion and a final decision. “In this case, we can’t even submit the permits until we reach an

‘In order to expedite the process and have a parallel track, I’d like to consider a motion to have the City Solicitor work with the City Engineer to have design permit applications within our current property lines for a single-lane boat ramp that is expandable, should we be successful in acquiring the land at a later date.’ Councilman Dennis Dare neer to have design permit applications within our current property lines for a single-lane boat ramp that is expandable, should we be successful in acquiring the land at a

agreement with the property owner, or the condemnation finishes its course,” Dare noted. Last week, the city sent notice to property owners Robert Kirchiro

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and Matin Maghsoudzadeh that it would be filing a condemnation case in Maryland Circuit Court against them. The city’s offer of $25,000 for the needed land still stands, City Solicitor Guy Ayres said last week, although this is only a fraction of the owner’s asking price. The property in question consists of 32 mostly submerged lots on the south side of 64th Street, for which Kirchiro paid $202,240 to his grandfather’s estate in 2007. Given the highly selective development potential, the lots were valued at half that for tax purposes – and Kirchiro and Maghsoudzadeh later petitioned to have the assessed value lowered to $10,000, much to the city’s skepticism. But if condemnation were to go through, this small amount would be what Kirchiro and Maghsoudzadeh would get for the property, a value they say is appropriate for the land’s current taxable condition but far below its relative development value. Kirchio has also fought the city over his accusations that the town has assisted Dead Freddie’s restaurant, represented by local developer and planning commissioner Peck Miller, in leveraging the threat of condemnation to get Kirchiro to lower his price on a sale to Dead Freddie’s. The restaurant has been paying Kirchiro $5,000 per year to rent a portion of his land used for outdoor dining. Kirchiro’s land, although not buildable itself, would also confer density rights to an adjacent property. The city has expressed interest in obtaining an easement from Dead Freddie’s if a sale were to occur. Although the State of Maryland will be paying for necessary dredging, the city will be paying entirely for the construction of the new ramp at 64th Street, which will essentially buy out the state’s stake in the current municipal boat ramp on Caribbean Drive near 87th Street. Because that ramp was built with state funds, the city is currently limited as to how much it can charge for access and how much it can restrict use. The ramp consistently loses money, and is a nuisance for the neighborhood around it. In order to fully relive pressure the Caribbean Drive facility, however, the new boat ramp will need to be two lanes. The town borrowed $750,000 two years ago to help pay for the project, which is expected to total around $4 million, including statefunded dredging as well as the cost of the land previously purchased for the wastewater plant. According to City Engineer Terry McGean, the state and federal permitting processes, once all designs are completed, typically takes an additional nine months, with construction expected to take another year to 18 months.

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Commissioners ok tax credit By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following topics and took the following actions during their Aug. 5 meeting.

Commendations

The commissioners presented a commendation to TJ Frampton, a Worcester Technical High School student, who won the bronze medal in the Community Action Project category at the 50th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City, Kansas on June 23-27. Joseph Beebe, likewise a Worcester Technical High School student, also won a TJ Frampton bronze medal but was out of town and unable to receive his commendation, which he will get at a later date. Wyatt Brady, a 2014 Worcester Technical High School student, won the bronze medal in the Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technology category for the second consecutive year at the Kansas City conference. Paige Stanley, a 2014 Worcester Technical High School graduate, won the gold medal for the Related Technical Math category at the conference.

Hazard Mitigation

The commissioners scheduled the Hazard Mitigation Plan update for Sept. 16. The 271-page update “will put you to sleep,” Commissioner Virgil Shockley said. He suggested people read it if they want to see how bureaucracy works. The information will be distributed to towns, which are expected to piggyback on it. The draft

plan will also be put on the county’s Web site, www.co.worcester.md.us. Commissioner Madison Bunting, who had read the draft plan, questioned why it stated that the loss of the south station of the Ocean Pines Fire Department was expected in a flood. The fire station, Bunting said, had never been flooded. In the current plan, it is in the 500year flood plain, but in the new FEMA maps, it will not be in a flood plain at all.

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Tax credits

The commissioners approved a tax credit of $3,084.62 for the Berlin Community Improvement Association for fiscal year 2014/15. The association owns the former Flower Street Elementary School, which now serves the community as a meeting place for educational, social and recreational activities. The commissioners also approved a tax credit for the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce of $9,254.63 for its main property and $2,586.43 for an adjacent property recently purchased for additional parking.

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The commissioners approved the request of Public Works Director John Tustin to award the contract to provide six 30-cubic-yard recycling containers to Baker Waste Equipment of Lenoir, N.C., for their bid of $42,353. The commissioners also approved Tustin’s request to award the contract for the reconstruction of the Gum Point Road boat ramp to Somerset Paving and Marine of Crisfield for its bid of $148,962. The commissioners also waived the formal bid process and approved the purchase of one left over 2014 Chevrolet 2500 4x4 crew cab for use by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at the discounted price of $27,994.

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AGH, Berlin work together to settle problematic suit Stormwater costs focus of hospital, town negotiations

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Atlantic General Hospital settled a potentially problematic lawsuit over stormwater fees with the town of Berlin last month. The suit, filed in October 2013, alleged the town unfairly charged AGH more than $9,000 in annual fees.

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) After several months of dialogue, Atlantic General Hospital settled a potentially problematic lawsuit over stormwater fees with the town of Berlin last month. The suit, filed in October 2013, alleged the town unfairly charged AGH more than $9,000 in annual fees. The hospital, which operates as a nonprofit, manages its stormwater onsite and does not believe it causes or contributes to any stormwater problems in Berlin. Both sides settled out of court on July 14. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said there were two steps to the settlement. “One was in the spring or the early summer,” he said. “Our water resources people and our stormwater engineer met with AGH’s engineer and they reviewed every detail of the way in which the fee had been computed originally, for the first year, and we both looked for any reasonable way to make sure that no pervious surfaces were being charged. They went through everything with a fine-toothed comb and they were able to reduce the rate.” After review, AGH and the town of Berlin agreed upon a $3,200 annual rate for the existing property. If the hospital adds additional property or additional pervious surfaces, AGH would pay “the going rate at the time,” according to Williams. “I think we have successfully gone from being adversaries over this issue to the beginning of a very permanent and fruitful partnership,” Williams said. In the second part of the agreement, Williams met with AGH Board of Trustees Chair John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr., and the town agreed to pay an annual grant of $10,000 to AGH. “We followed up with a couple of phone calls as I informed the Berlin Council at an executive session and he had a meeting with his board of directors to share with them the agreement that we had worked out, and all parties were very supportive,” Williams said. “We were, before the suit was filed, making grants to the hospital from time to time when they specifically requested it for some need.” Williams said Berlin had not made any grants during the last few fiscal years. The town paid the FY ’15 grant last month. Williams said the amount would become an annual minimum, and that the town may be willing to provide additional funding if a special need occurred. Berlin also agreed not to raise the annual rate more than 5 percent.

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AGH, Berlin settle dispute over stormwater charges “Quite frankly, I don’t anticipate any increases in the stormwater fee in the foreseeable future,” Williams said. AGH may also pursue additional stormwater credits as a nonresidential nonprofit organization thanks to a recent change in the town code. AGH President/CEO Michael Franklin said the suit was about the principle more than the dollar amount. “It was nice, but in the scheme of things it’s a nominal dollar amount,” he said. “It’s about how key agencies in this community are considered in these types of decisions that are being made by the town. In consideration for the not-for-profits and making sure they give consideration and build a system of credits for those who are actually doing things to manage their own stormwater – it was important that it was specifically stated in there as opposed to the broader statements that were in the original ordinance.” During a July 14 Mayor and Council meeting, the town approved Ordinance 2014-03, amending Chapter 26 of the town code and enacting Section 26-273 establishing a stormwater fee credit policy. In the policy, nonresidential nonprofits can receive credits if they have an existing system

set to current standards that they enhance, or if they retrofit a system built to earlier standards. The town’s stormwater engineer must approve and verify each case. The maximum credit is a 50 percent deduction of stormwater fees. Franklin said the ordinance was an essential component of the overall resolution. “Taking into consideration all the work that we’ve done – we do all the things we’ve been asked to do, and having an ongoing budgetary consideration because we’ve had difficulty getting grants to support the work that we do – all of that stuff worked together for us,” said Franklin. “I think it was very important that the ordinance was modified to recognize not-for-profits and the importance of those in the community and the difficulty of functioning in the community and not just being able to pay those types of taxes. “We’ve always had a good dialogue, and I think it increased the sensitivity – particularly for them – of when they are considering doing something that could have potentially a significant impact on us,” Franklin continued. “It would be very nice if they would sit down with us in advance of that and helping us to underSee AFTER Page 16

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After review, hospital, Berlin agree on $3,200 annual fee

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After several months of dialogue, Atlantic General Hospital settled a lawsuit over stormwater fees with the town of Berlin last month. Both sides settled out of court on July 14. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said there were two steps to the settlement.

Continued from Page 15 stand what all this means to us and how to also be part of the influence on what happens.” AGH Director of Marketing Sarah Yonker said the hospital invests heavily in stormwater management in every construction project they undertake. Most recently, AGH spent approximately $50,000 on stormwater improvements near the east entry to the emergency department, including the pervious pavement, grading and water handling to feed into the two nearby manmade ponds. “We had already done and completed a number of the items (the town) had requested through construction projects with stormwater,” said AGH Vice President of Public

Relations Toni Keiser. “That was never considered when the (original) ordinance went into place, so I think subsequent conversations that we had from the time the ordinance was put into place through to the settlement allowed for greater consideration of all of those elements – what had already been done that was not taken into consideration. “They kind of came to a ‘one-sizefits-all’ solution in the ordinance without taking into consideration all those different elements,” Keiser continued. “The settlement allowed us to bring everything to the table, including looking at organizations individually as to what they’ve already done and how that should impact the ordinance as well as the not-for-profits. If I’m a donor in the area that is wanting to see an expansion of services and equipment to better the health of our community, I want to make sure those dollars that I’m giving are going to that purpose – not coming back for the stormwater issue that we’ve already addressed.”

‘This was an amicable end,” said Williams. “I don’t think there’s any member of the (Berlin) council or any member of the board officers of the AGH foundation that have any hard feelings about this..’ Berlin Mayor Gee Williams Franklin, who pointed out that AGH is the largest employer in Berlin, said the settlement ultimately makes accommodations for all nonprofits operating in the town. “I think this was pretty straightforward, and I think it ended up in a good result,” he said. “This was an amicable end,” said Williams. “I don’t think there’s any member of the (Berlin) council or any member of the board officers of the AGH foundation that have any hard feelings about this. “We’ve always had a good relationship with AGH – this is the first adversarial relationship we’ve ever had and it’s hopefully the last – but the through this discussion an added benefit that I’m confident will come from it is a closer working partnership between the town and AGH in promoting not only the hospital, but of health and wellness within the community and beyond. Unfortunately it took a disagreement to open up a dialogue, but I’m very happy with the way it all turned out.”

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Students study science and technology during summer Participants create, launch model rockets, learn about futuristic drone technology

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Joey Pittman talks about his internship with D3Corp during the STEM Recognition Ceremony at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club on July 31.

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) Twenty-five young Worcester County students spent two weeks this summer learning how biomedical engineers work on improving designs and fixing appliances such as bed lifts and scanning machines in hospitals. They also created and launched model rockets, learned about computer codes and drone technology, visited Atlantic General Hospital, Hardwire, a Pocomoke company that makes armor for a wide variety of uses, and NASA at Wallops Island. The students, ages 12 to 15, were participating in the Reach for the Stars STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Camp at the Red Doors Community Center at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Ocean City concentrating on computer science and aerospace engineering. They talked about their experiences during the July 31 STEM Recognition Ceremony at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. “At Atlantic General Hospital, we

learned how you can apply science and math to a lot of different health care careers,” said Kayla Smith, 13, of Berlin. “We learned that you can have different degrees concerning science, math, technology and engineering and still work in the medical field.” Gavin Hartley, 13, of Bishopville, is particularly interested in science. Ever since I was a kid, I knew that I wanted to become an engineer and a scientist,” Hartley said. “I loved to build with LEGOs and create new things and build ninja and Star Wars sets, plus constructing weapons and forts for action figures. I like weapons and explosions just like the next kid, but to be able to design something that would prevent or withstand real weapons would be my dream. All the science and physics going into design is why I want to be an engineer.” Twenty-one older students participated in the related STEP UP STEM program. These students interned at Atlantic General Hospital, Card’s Computers, the Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation, Hardwire, the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office, OceanCity.com, Eastern Shore Physical Therapy and other businesses. Asia Mason of Pocomoke High

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STEM program offers science studies to 25 area students School, who wants to become a pediatrician, spent her internship with Dr. Rider and Peninsula Cardiology, where she performed tests, observed minor surgery, learned how to give shots, talked with patients and learned about the business aspect of being a doctor. “It was an enlightening and rewarding experience,” Mason said. Shannon Mowbray of Snow Hill High School, whose career goal is to be a biomedical engineer, spent her internship at Eastern Shore Physical Therapy in Berlin. Someday, she hopes to make prosthetics that are more affordable. Natalie Parks, a biology major at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, interned in the emergency room at Atlantic General Hospital where she shadowed physicians and others and learned how to build strong relationships. “It was a phenomenal learning experience,” Parks said. “It validated my reasons for choosing this career path.” Paige Stanley, a 2014 Pocomoke High School graduate who will attend Johns Hopkins University, was an intern in radiology at Atlantic General Hospital where she learned the importance of interpersonal skills and

gained “a realistic grasp of issues facing healthcare today.” This was the second year of the Worcester County-funded Reach for the Stars STEM Camp and STEP UP STEM programs. In years past, some Worcester students could attend the STEM Enrichment Program at Wallops Island, but federal funds for that program were cut. County officials did not want the program to end so they funded the two programs, which are administered through the county Department of Economic Development. The department’s director, Bill Badger, worked with Brenda Dingwall, former administrator of the program at Wallops Island, on the program, which is coordinated by Ryan and Fawn Mete of the Red Doors Community Center. “They made a magnificent program last year and followed up this year,” Worcester County Commissioner Judy Boggs said during the recognition ceremony. “You young people are the future of Worcester County,” Boggs said. “You have remarkable intellect, energy and drive. Keep up the good work. These programs are just one of the two or three things I’m most proud of that I supported.”

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Escape

A 30-year-old Ocean City man who had failed to return from work release to the Worcester County Jail on Aug. 1 went back to the jail Aug. 4. The inmate, John Temple Haines had been working at a construction site in the West Ocean City area. Mr. Haines frequents the Ocean City downtown area and the West Ocean City area. After his return to jail, Haines was charged with escape.

Indecent exposure

A 28-year-old Baltimore man was just trying to make his girlfriend laugh when he dropped his drawers while standing on the bus lane of Coastal Highway on Aug. 3, but he got arrested instead. Joseph R. Davis jumped from the sidewalk into the middle of the bus lane near 78th Street just as a bus was approaching. The bus driver had to apply brakes to avoid striking Davis, who had pulled his shorts down to his ankles exposing his genitals to the bus’ passengers, who included an Ocean City police officer. The officer got off the bus and walked toward Davis, who started to cover himself and walk back to the sidewalk. The officer then arrested Davis and charged him with disorderly conduct, hindering free passage

and indecent exposure. Davis reportedly told the officer he exposed himself to make his girlfriend laugh.

Wanted a ride

William Reed Lowry, 22, of Havertown, Pa., was charged Aug. 1 with malicious destruction of property and disorderly intoxication after allegedly throwing gravel at a taxi and damaging it. Lowry was angry because the taxi driver told him there was not enough room in the taxi for another passenger. The driver had just picked up five people at 62nd Street and Niatas wanted to join them in the taxi. He grabbed gravel from a nearby flower bed and threw it at the taxi, shattering a window on the right side of the taxi, according to the charging document.

Family ruckus

Four members of one Port Murray, N.J., family were charged July 31 with disorderly conduct after behaving badly at a nightspot. Members of the security staff had four people on the ground when police responded to the call. One of the men, William R. Nicolai V, 24, had cursed and made racial comments to a front door staff member at a popular nightspot at about 5

p.m. He also reportedly spit a drink at the man, who told him to leave. His father, William R. Nicolai IV, smacked him and told him he should have cooperated with the staff. His two brothers, Daniel Nicolai, 22, and Thomas Nicolai, 19, were also reportedly involved. All four men were reportedly yelling and cursing as they were detained on the ground. Police put a violent person restraint device on William Nicolai V because he kept rolling on the ground and refused to cooperate, according to the charging document.

Machete in vehicle

A 29-year-old Springfield, Va., man was arrested Aug. 1 after an Ocean City police officer saw a machete in his vehicle. The officer had seen the man, Jonathan Camacho, sleeping in a vehicle at Fourth Street. As he approached, he smelled the odor of marijuana. He told Camacho to exit the vehicle and when he did that, the officer saw the blade of a black machete sticking out from beneath the driver’s seat. Its blade was approximately 15 inches long. During a search of the vehicle, the officer found a small bag containing marijuana, a glass pipe, a large bottle rocket firecracker, 23 small bottle rockets and seven baby sunflower fireworks in the vehicle’s trunk, according to the charging document.

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On July 27, at approximately 3 p.m., a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 93 miles per hour in a posted 55 miles per hour zone in the area of Route 113 at Mason Road near Berlin. A check showed that the driver’s license of the driver, Justin L. Charles, 27, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was suspended. Charles was issued traffic citations for driving on a suspended license, driving without a license, speeding and traveling at a speed greater than reasonable on a highway. A search of the vehicle revealed suspected marijuana and paraphernalia. Charles was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, and possession of paraphernalia.

Malicious destruction

A 25-year-old Levittown, Pa., man was charged Aug. 1 with malicious destruction of property after repeatedly hitting the hood of a Chevy Trailblazer in a 53rd Street parking lot at about 12:30 a.m. The vehicle had several large dents and scratch marks on the hood, according to the charging document. The vehicle’s owner told police he did not know Jason Hannes Niatas, the man seen striking the hood.

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(Aug. 8, 2014) Worcester County Tourism wants to know what you think is the best thing about summertime here on the shore. Whatever your love – the Ocean City Boardwalk, Maryland crabs, kayak adventures on the water, sunrise over the ocean, sunset across the bay – show us, and you could be a winner. Enter Worcester County Tourism’s #BestWorCoSummer Instagram Photo Contest and you will be eligible to win an Electra Beach Cruiser from Continental Cycles in Ocean City and a GoProHero 3+ to capture all your Worcester County adventures. Here’s how to start. Step one – follow @beachandbeyond on Instagram. Step two – snap a great picture that shows what you love about Worcester County and hashtag #BestWorCoSummer and @beachandbeyond. Be sure to mention where in Worcester County you took the photo. Also be sure to email a high resolution jpeg copy of your entry to tourism@co.worcester.md.us. Step

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) The Worcester County Commissioners decided Tuesday they want to build a new Showell Elementary School instead of renovating the existing school. At this time, however, they are uncertain how the $650,000 fee for a design plan will be paid. The funds must come from the county; there are no state funds for a design plan. “I think we have some flexibility in getting these funds appropriated,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson told the commissioners. Harold Higgins, the county’s chief administrative officer, said monies had been sent aside for fiscal year 2016, and he would have a better idea of how the design plan could be paid for in October. Bud Church, president of the county commissioners, said the issue would be “put on the top shelf. We need to know where [t he money] is coming from.” The Becker Morgan Group, an engineering and architectural firm based in Salisbury, performed the feasibility study, which is the first step of the planning efforts need to provide a school that would fully meet education requirements. Brad Hastings of Becker Morgan said it showed that a new school would be a better option than renovating the present building, which was constructed in 1976. “It’s less costly in the long run,” Hastings said. “It provides a much better solution to problems being found there.” Those problems, which total more than 80, include an aging roof, insufficient classroom space and inadequate technology systems. Numerous problems were cited, including finishes in general, heating and air conditioning systems and plumbing and electrical systems, are nearing the end of their life expectancy and lighting is substandard. Also, many items are not ADA-compliant and mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems do not meet current energy standards. Estimated construction costs for renovation and additions to the existing school total $36.87 million, of which the state would fund $6.65 million and the county would fund $30.22 million. Estimated construction costs for construction of a new school, which would be located closer to Route 589, and demolition of the existing building would cost $37.49 million, of which the state would fund $6.65 million and the county could fund $30.84 million. Additional costs for the renovation option would add $14.61 million for See SITE Page 26

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Man pleads guilty to charges of child porn Stockton resident collected more than 8,000 images, 100 videos on CDs, DVDs By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) A 42-year-old Stockton man pleaded guilty Monday to producing and possessing child pornography.

According to his plea agreement, Laiton Blake Witkowski used a file sharing network on Oct. 8, 2013 that enabled a law enforcement officer to download from Witkowski’s computer. After additional investigation, a search warrant was executed at his residence on Feb. 6. During that search, investigators seized computers, hard drives, other electronic de-

Site plan fees for Showell Elementary School daunting Continued from Page 24 an estimated total project cost of $51.48 million. Those additional costs would include $3.4 million for the phasing of construction and $750,000 for the relocating existing portable classrooms and the addition of new ones. Building a new school would have no need for the phasing of construction and the cost for relocating some portable classrooms would be $210,000. Neither option presented was intended as a final design. Twelve classrooms and two teaching stations were added to the school in 1990, but its current educational

program requirements exceed the square footage available. Although it was intended to house pre-kindergarten through the fourth grade, grade four was relocated to Berlin Intermediate School in 1999 to relieve overcrowding. Also, nine portable classrooms are used. The Worcester County Board of Education wants to return grade four to Showell Elementary School. In September 2013, the school’s enrollment was 566 students, or 102.2 percent of then its state-rated capacity. The cafeteria has four lunch sittings and also serves as the gymnasium and auditorium.

vices and approximately 455 CDs and DVDs. All contained or were used to produce and store, child pornography, according to a press release issued this week by the office of Rod J. Rosenstein, United States attorney for the District of Maryland. A computer, eMachine and electronic notebook alone contained 8,000 images and 100 videos of child pornography. The CDs and DVDs also contained thousands of images and videos of child pornography, including images and videos involving prepubescent minors, and depicting sadism, masochism and other violence. It was determined that Witkowski had produced images and videos of child pornography of two girls, approximately 10 and 12 at the time, in August and September 2009. In some images, one victim appears to be sleeping, and in other images, the other victim is using the bathroom, or sitting at a computer with Witkowski standing behind her in sexually explicit poses. One image showed a prepubescent child bound with duct tape during the sexual abuse. And another showed two boys engaged in sexual conduct with each other. He was indicted on the federal child pornography charges May 1. Five days later, the local charges

against him were dropped. Witkowski faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years in prison for production of child pornography; and a maximum of 20 years in prison for possession of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander scheduled sentencing for Dec. 19. As part of his plea agreement, Witkowski must register as a sex offender in the place where he resides, where he is an employee, and where he is a student. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims. Rosenstein commended HSI Ocean City, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office for their work in the investigation.

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County e-Cycle turnout a success Old televisions, printers, monitors, phones, radios among items disposed of By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) Worcester County, once again, had a good turnout for its e-Cycle (electronics recycling) and Household Hazardous Waste Day at the West Ocean City Park and Ride on April 19. “We do this twice a year,” Public Works Director John Tustin told the Worcester County Commissioners during their July 22 meeting. People in 72 vehicles disposed of household hazardous waste, people in 141 vehicles disposed of electronics and people in 131 vehicles dis-

posed of both hazardous waste and corrosive liquids, batteries, pestielectronics. cides and poured flammable liqThe 680 electronics items col- uids. The electronics collected totaled lected included 171 televisions, 95 drives, 70 printers, 50 monitors, 46 16.11 tons or 32,330 pounds, of phones, 40 radios, 33 keyboards which Ocean City contributed 6.49 and 11 laptop comtons or 12,980 pounds. Those puters. The 59 electronics had a miscellaneous ‘We do this twice a year.’ items collected indisposal fee of cluded 10 vacu$4,897. Household Public Works Director ums, four hazardous waste John Tustin totaled 4.35 tons refrigerators, three cameras, two cofor 8,687 pounds fee pots, one bread and had a disposal maker, one hair curler, one wheel- fee of $12,572, bringing the total chair, one modem, one garage door cost of the event to $20,256. The county’s next e-Cycle and opener, one can opener, one fan, one leaf blower and two razors. Household Hazardous Waste Day is Hazardous household waste scheduled to be held Saturday, Oct. items included aerosols, fluores- 11, 2014, at the Showell Elementary cent light tubes, oil-based paints, School parking lot.

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Council concerned about Bdwk. costumed performers

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) The city appears to have a continuing belief that costumed characters on the Boardwalk should be subject to criminal background checks, despite the city’s previous ill experience with a similar matter in federal court. Councilman Brent Ashley pointed out at this week’s council meeting that the City of New York appears ready to embark down the path of regulating costumed performers in Times Square, a move which could provide direction for a renewed attempt in Ocean City. “The City Council in New York is looking to vigorously license these characters, including background

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checks,” Ashley said. “Long story short, some of these people turned out to have criminal records.” The crackdown in the Big Apple came after the June 26 arrest of a Spider-man performer who allegedly punched an NYPD officer after the officer told a tourist she could donate however much she wanted to the performer, not necessarily the $10 tip that “Spider-man” was apparently demanding. Following that, officers apparently worked to identify a number of other costumed performers who had acted aggressively. Several were arrested in the following weeks on outstanding warrants. But doing a similar sweep in Ocean City may not be easy. “We can approach anyone, but obviously we need to have a reason,” said Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro. “To arbitrarily ask for identification flies in the face of the ruling.” In 2012, U.S. District Court Judge Ellen Hollander handed down a ruling against the city in a suit brought against it by Boardwalk spray-paint artist Mark Chase. Chase had argued that an ordinance requiring those performing in public spaces to register with the city impeded his First Amendment rights. Hollander found that the city’s requirements were not narrowly tailored enough to serve any identifiable public need. “We required the street performers to register before, and that’s one of the things Judge Hollander struck down,” Ayres said. “[New York City] may very well get told by their attorney that they can’t do it, or if they do enact it, a judge up there might turn it around.” Further, Ayres said, Hollander’s ruling had stressed that any restriction from the city could not presume someone was in need of regulation simply because they chose to exercise their rights as a street performer. Councilman Dennis Dare suggested that simply desiring to be costumed while on the Boardwalk was in itself a reason to require identification. “I would hope that the police would be able to run their identity based on that, not based on their First Amendment right but on the fact that they’re in a public place masking their identity,” Dare said. But the argument of tailored regulations still applied, Ayres said - the city could not suppose that people who wore costumes were child molesters simply because they wore costumes. “If they’re a child molester, what difference does it make whether they’re in a costume or not?” Ayres questioned. “I don’t think being in costume is a reasonably articulated suspicion by itself.” “I understand the frustration, because it’s a frustration for a lot of peoSee COSTUMED Page 29

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Costumed characters raise Council members’ questions Continued from Page 28 ple,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “I testified that we wanted to make sure we knew who everyone was in case something did happen…but we still lost in court.” Adding another angle, Meehan said, was a recent advisory letter he had requested from the U.S. State Department, noting that J-1 work-travel visa students should not be busking for money. “In their opinion, J-1 students should not be doing this type of activity,” Meehan said. “They still have the same First Amendment rights as anyone else…but there are certain financial activities they are not permitted to do.” Buzzuro said that any cases involving non-citizens are referred to the State Department or to Homeland Security. But he reiterated that performers would have to arouse direct suspicion before officers could investigate them. “To ask them for their immigration credentials without cause is a step that

Foundation nears schools’ deadline for new proposals

(Aug. 8, 2014) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced the 2014 deadline for the Education Awards Grant Program. Public and private schools on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore must submit proposals no later than Friday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. In 2013, the Community Foundation awarded more than $50,000 for programs benefiting local students. Grants supported a range of programs including the arts, technology, literacy, leadership development, environmental education and peer mentoring program. Individual grant amounts will likely range from $500 to $5,000 and will support public and private schools in the counties of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester. Grants will be awarded to those schools that demonstrate creativity and innovation through programs designed to enhance the educational experience for students. The Community Foundation also recognizes the most innovative proposal each year with the prestigious Mary Gay Calcott Award. In 2013, the Community Foundation recognized Parkside High school with the ninth annual Mary Gay Calcott Award of Excellence. Grants will be awarded during American Education Week in November. Copies of grant guidelines and application forms are available by visiting www.cfes.org or by calling 410-742-9911.

is a little out of our purview,” Buzzuro said. “If we have an official inquiry, or an investigation, then we will move forward.” The only known instance in which a costumed performer aroused reasonable suspicion was a 2008 case in which tourists accused men dressed as Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick Starfish of groping them. “Patrick” was arrested, but returned to his home country of the Ukraine before he could be tried. Since then, according to OCPD Public Information Specialist Lindsay O’Neal, Boardwalk officers have not had enough run-ins with street performers to ascertain their identities. The proportion of foreign students is unknown, she said.

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Riviera Motel to be rebuilt

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a project this week that will see the reconstruction of the Riviera Motel, located on the southeast corner of Baltimore Avenue and 26th Streets, and its partial merger with the adjacent Crystal Beach Hotel property. The 63-room Riviera is slated to be demolished and rebuilt as a more modern, hotel-style facility, albeit with the same room count. Additionally, the ground-floor lobby on the new building’s south side will allow access from the adjacent parking garage for the Crystal Beach, located on the northeast corner of 25th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Curiously, the developers have requested that the properties not be consolidated, and retain separate deeds. The Crystal Beach was recently acquired by the Carousel Group. “They did want to keep them under separate ownership because of some insurance and mortgage issues,” said city Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith. “The Riviera will maintain its separate ownership…but it will be a unified project.” The city’s Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance last month that

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will also share a trash pickup. If one parcel were to be sold in the future, Smith said, “the only thing that would be short would be the setback on the one lot line.” Otherwise, either property could be maintained independently by a new owner. As is often the case, the Riviera is short of required parking spaces, but

is allowed to maintain the non-conformity as long as they do not increase the number of spaces which they are deficient by. While the old motel had 56 spaces for 63 rooms, the new one will have 62 spaces, plus access to the Crystal Beach garage. The new facility will be five stories, including ground-level parking.

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OBITUARIES JAMES “JIM” ARTHUR BURKE II Berlin James “Jim” Arthur Burke II, 61, of Berlin, Md., passed away Aug. 4, 2014 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a five-year heroic battle against brain cancer. Born in Bangor, Maine, he was the son of the late James Arthur and Frances Emerson Burke. He is Jim Burke survived by his soul mate and loving wife, Sue Burke and their daughter, Julie Burke of Rochester, N.Y. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Jackie and Bill Shockley of Berlin, Joyce and Clint Getchell of Ocean City, Joe and Cindi Burke of Newburgh, Maine, twin sister, Julie and Mike Jellison of Hampden, Maine, and John and Carol Burke of Powellville, Md.

In addition, he is survived by his uncle, Bobby Emerson of Orrington, Maine, numerous cousins, nephews and nieces as well as his second daughter by previous relationship, Melissa Watson and her three children. Jim worked at the Harborside Bar & Grill in West Ocean City for 12 years. He not only worked there, but made it his second home. The crew was his extended family and he treated them like it; he mentored many and pranked them all. (Watch out for the bubble wrap!) He even remained loyal to his beloved Red Sox and New England Patriots throughout all the years. Jim made family a priority no matter what. He was a great brother, cousin, uncle, husband and dad. He was always there when you needed him, making jokes and pulling silly shenanigans. He will always be reSee OBITUARIES Page 33

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Worcester County students named to Dean’s List at SU (Aug. 8, 2014) Ninety-eight Worcester County area students were named to the Dean’s List at Salisbury University for the spring 2014 semester. Berlin area residents include Brandon Altvater, Elizabeth Bangert, Joshua Bargar, Andrew Baskerville, Paula Beachley, Alexandria Birckett, Brooke Brittingham, Travis Bush, Cara Hallee Carr, Nicole Freni, Hailey Gibbs, Nancy Haines, Sara Hammer, Abigail Hastings, Emma Heim, James Janis, Tener Jenkins, Robert Kennard, Sage Lemaster, Shelby Mackay, Christopher Markiewicz, Alexis Martinek, Hanna Marynenka, Tracy Morey, Kasie Moyer, Daniel Norris, Michelle Ott, Robert Phillips, Shawn Reagin, Kevin Reynolds, Ravyn Saunders, Lauren Sens, Kayla Short, David Swieczkowski, Katalina Tingle, Paige Torpey, Joshua Wenzel, Ryan Wilson and Elizabeth Withers. Bishopville area residents include Erica Adams, Elizabeth Davidson, Janet Davidson, Bethany Frick, Brian Green, Jenna Kramer, Joseph Lertora, Chelsea Smith, Olivia Smith and Samantha Vail. Newark area residents include Amy Jo Jackson and Ryan Mason. Ocean City area residents include

Gabrielle Anthony, Madelyn Beebe, Carly Bodolus, Katherine Carpenter, Igor Chuburkov, Spencer Cropper, Rachel Frock, Roland Gerachis, Brooke Hartman, Alyson Hartman, Michael Heilman, Jennifer Hernandez, Bradley Janson, Tanya Lewis, Madison Mitrecic, Brendan Poloney, Kelly Powell, Candice Shinsky and Christine Timko. Ocean Pines area residents include Robert Enderle and Megan Hupfl. Pocomoke City area residents include Justen Barbierri, Logan Becker, Olivia Hartman, Laura Hopkins, Lacy Hudson, Violet MargaritaGoldkamp, Allen Payne, Courtney Petersen, Cassandra Raefski, Abbey Shobe, Robert Stancil, Dylan Stevens and Chistopher Windsor. Snow Hill area residents include Rachel Allman, Ronald Ciszewski, Victoria Danna, Jordyn Figgs, Colby Gebhardt, Hannah Jones, Ryan Mariner, Rachel Sharp, Alyssa Shockley, Morgan Shumate and Cindi Verges. Other area residents include Megan Taylor of Girdletree and Samantha Esham of Whaleyville. For more information call 410543-6030 or visit www.salisbury.edu.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 32 membered as the “favorite uncle,” “the fun one,” “Silly Papa Jim,” and “Sue’s soul mate.” For a man who was just a good “ol’ hippie” he was one of the greatest old hippies out there. His positive outlook and wisdom was infectious. Full of spirit and good sayings, he made a difference in the lives of everyone he met. Jim Burke will be missed, but he will also be remembered. There will be a Celebration of Life held for him Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014 at the Harborside Bar & Grill in West Ocean City from 1-3 p.m. wherein plenty of stories and memories will be revisited. A donation made in his memory may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Worcester County Humane Society. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Special thanks to everyone at Harborside Bar & Grill, his doctors over the past five years and the Berlin Rehab staff for all their love, care and support. EARL GENE LYMAN Berlin Earl Gene Lyman, 80, of Berlin, Md. and formerly of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at home. He was born in Woodbine, Iowa

Ocean City Today and was the son of the late Earl Roger and Dorothy (Grimes) Lyman. After earning a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Utah and a master’s degree in mathematics from San Jose State University, Gene worked for NASA for over 20 years. He then began his own business developing agricultural software until his retirement in 2012. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Ocean City Golf Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Carolyn H. Lyman of Berlin; two sons, Timothy Lyman and his wife, Cynthia of Salt Lake City, Utah and Matthew Lyman and his wife, Michele of Hermosa Beach, Ca.; two daughters, Molly Lyman Brady and her husband, Josh of Martinsburg, W.Va. and Sarah Lyman Mobraten and her husband Jason of Boston, Mass., and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Anne Lyman Schmidt and a sister, Gayle Stock. A memorial service was held at Aug. 4, 2014 at the Ocean City Worship Center in Berlin with Pastor Bryan Pugner officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ocean City Worship Center, Building Fund, 10736 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, Md. 21811. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net. See OBITUARIES Page 34

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Continued from Page 33 DONNA KAY HOLDREN Ocean Pines Donna Kay Holdren, 70, passed into glory with the Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Born in Independence, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Donald R. Anderson and Doris Turner Anderson. She is survived by her Donna Holdren beloved husband of 51 years, Larry E. Holdren of Ocean Pines, and children, Carrie Holdren Serrell and her husband, Phil of Street, Md., Larry E. Holdren, II and his wife, Nery of Ocean Pines, Scott L. Holdren of Ocean City, and Donna Catherine Holdren “Katie” of Charlotte, N.C. There are three grandchildren, Hannah Serrell, Philip Serrell and Erika Holdren. Also surviving are her brothers, Orin Anderson and his wife, Maribeth of Houston, Tex., John Anderson and his wife, Linda of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and her sister Cathy Helmick of Ocean City. There are numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Holdren had worked as a bank teller for many years with Peninsula Bank. She was a member of the Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City and was founder and active member of their “Prayer Shawl Ministry,” as well as an active member of the Bell Choir, the church Thrift Shop and the Church Soup Kitchen. She was a member of the Coastal Association of Realtors, the Maryland and National Association of Realtors, and Associate Broker with Larry Holdren Real Estate. A funeral service was held on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014 at Atlantic United Methodist Church, Fourth Street and Baltimore Ave. in Ocean City. Rev. Patty Frick officiated. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to Atlantic Methodist Church “Prayer Shawl Ministry”, 105 Fourth Street, Ocean City, Md. 21842. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ELBA CATHERINE SHILOW Baltimore Elba Catherine Shilow, 91, passed away on July 29, 2014 at Salisbury Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Baltimore City, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elba Karcher Myers. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Owen A. Shilow, in 2001. She is survived by her son, James Owen Shilow of Ocean City, and her sister, Carol Ann Waskovich and her husband, Thomas of Drums, Pa. and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Also preceding her in death were her sisters, Shirley E. Backhaus, Elizabeth “Betty” Roeth, and Mary Jean Florentine. Mrs. Shilow had worked as a clerk in

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the banking business for many years. She attended Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Elba was an avid reader and a wonderful cook. A Memorial Mass was held on Aug. 1, 2014, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Deacon Wil Pinder officiated. A donation in her memory may be made to: Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811, or animal shelter of your choice. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ISABELLA CANDELORO Ocean City Isabella Candeloro, age 94, passed away on Aug. 3, 2014 at her home in Ocean City. Born in Portadown, Northern Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Quinn and Isabella Hayes Quinn. She was preI. Candeloro ceded in death by her husband, Phillip T. Candeloro and daughter, Mary A. Candeloro Bendt. She is survived by her grandsons, Henry “Butch” Bendt Jr., and his wife, Enid of Wasilla, Ark., and Phillip Bendt of Baltimore. There are five great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is her brother-in-law, Frank Candeloro and his wife, Viola.

Mrs. Candeloro was a homemaker who greatly enjoyed knitting, sewing and preparing traditional Irish meals for her friends and family. A funeral service will be held on Aug. 11, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Crownsville Veteran’s Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd. Crownsville, Md. 20032. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. MARIE STEPHENSON ROESELER Snow Hill Marie Stephenson Roeseler, née Riblet, 93, passed away at home with her family in Snow Hill on July 23, 2014. Marie was a firecracker, who one family friend admiringly called a “force of nature.” No one disagreed. She married Lee Roeseler in 1942 and, with the notable exception of World War II, they saw each other every day for more than 70 years. In addition to her own children and grandchildren, she served as the hub for an extended family of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She loved them all dearly, and the feeling was mutual. She was an active member of four different communities during her lifetime. Born in Paterson, N.J., Marie graduated from Hackensack High School and earned her degree at Virginia Intermont College. After graduation, she got a job at a bank in New York City and comSee OBITUARIES Page 36

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Continued from Page 35 muted by bus from New Jersey. One day, she shared the bus with Lee, a former schoolmate. That commute led to a seven-decade romance, making it the best bus commute ever. After the war, Marie and Lee moved to Quakertown, Pa. Their plan was to start a farm with Marie’s sister Dallas Hicks, and Dallas’s husband, Charlie. The four city slickers almost immediately realized that full-time farming was not for them. In addition to helping with the chickens, Marie worked at Quakertown National Bank. In the 1980s, Marie and Lee retired and split their time between Petersburg, Va., and Lehigh Acres, Fla. Marie was a member of the First United Church of Christ and the Women’s Club in both Quakertown and Lehigh Acres. She and Lee defected to the Presbyterian Church when in Petersburg. God seemed okay with this. Marie loved crosswords, mystery novels, laughter and people. She had no patience for bad manners, and she was a good card player. She gave great hugs.

She was preceded by her parents, Walter and Marie Riblet; her son, Dennis Roeseler; sister, Dallas Hicks and her husband, Charlie; her brother, Donald Riblet and his wife, Helen; nephew, Robert Hicks and his wife, Judy; and nephew, James Hicks. She is survived by her husband, Lee Roeseler; daughters, Karen Roeseler Shipman and Janice Roeseler Gault and son-in-law, Donald Gault; granddaughter, Sophie Gault; grandson, Matt Shipman and his wife, Julia; and great-grandchildren, Nora, Fiona and Violet Shipman; nephew, Paul Riblet and wife, Kathy; niece, Nancy Riblet and partner, Evelyn Butler; nephew, Donald Riblet; niece, Patricia Hicks Hartman and husband, Barry; great nephews, Eric Riblet and Kevin Hicks; and great nieces, Rachael Hartman, Erin Hicks and Maya Hartman. Memorial service will be held at Naugle’s Funeral Home, Quakertown, Pa. on Sept. 20, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Md. 21804.

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Owner Shenandoah Cute opened Local Mojo on 34th Street in June. The store is stocked with organic produce from Quindocqua farms, recycled art, homemade soap and other wares from the tri-state area.

Local Mojo gives customers access to area products

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) Shenandoah Cute moved here from upstate New York five years ago and still wonders whether she’s considered a local. In her new shop Local Mojo on 34th Street, though, visitors should have no question about it. Stocked with organic produce from Quindocqua farms, recycled art, homemade soap and other wares from the tristate area, the business is a one-stop shop for homegrown goods. “I wanted Ocean City to have access to local, homemade things,” Cute said. “There are so many things that people go elsewhere to buy that they could buy locally.” A hospitality worker for 13 years, Cute moved to Ocean City in 2006 to take over as assistant general manger at Fager’s Island. Already established here, she made most of her contacts before opening the storefront between Ish Boutique and Barn 34 on June 11. That’s how she met Neely James, chef and owners of Mother’s Cantina on 28th Street, whose baked goods have been a hit at the new store. “We live in Ocean City, we’re lo-

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Local Mojo opened June 11 bringing local art, produce, baked goods and other homegrown goods to 34th Street.

cals, so we always try to support other local businesses,” James said. Like Cute, she uses local ingredients in her vegan, gluten-free and regular desserts. She’s also hoping to make Local Mojo a pick-up spot for gluten-free bread orders in the near future. Local Mojo also features works by 15 nearby artists including Berlin’s Bonnie Preziosi and Chauncey

Rhodes of Chauncey’s Surf Shop. It carries Michele’s Granola, from Fenwick, Del.; Tumbleweed & Eddie’s natural dog treats, from Selbyville, Del.; and locally made yoga mats by Chris Willey of Yoloha Yoga, in Milton, Del. Its customers are getting hooked on Ocean City’s Real Raw Organics kombucha, a health drink packed See OC Page 39

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) The Maryland Association of Realtors recently put its lobbying power into play in an effort to enact change that will streamline the USDA’s Single Housing Rural Family Loan Program (SFGLP) loan process. These efforts were met with a positive outcome when Senator Barbara Mikulski immediately reached out to the USDA Secretary, Tom Vilsack, in a letter urging him to address the growing problem. MAR’s 2014 President Russ Boyce reached out to Mikulski for help in addressing inordinate lending processing times for Rural Housing Loans in response to numerous calls from members and local boards,. It was reported that MAR members have experienced serious time delays with direct and guaranteed loans for both single and multifamily housing provided by the U.S. Rural Housing Service (RHS). Loan processing times for the SFGLP—which typically took 11 days two months ago—are now processed in a 30-day turnaround time. MAR also reported that the nearly three-fold increase in review time has caused Marylanders to lose locked-in interest rates and even prevent settlements from occurring. These problems are driving some Marylanders away from RHS products and the home purchase altogether because conventional loans cannot meet the favorable terms of the RHS product lines. Included in MAR’s letter to Senator Mikulski, it stated that Maryland and Delaware homebuyers are most affected by these changes in staff resources in the USDA office. In addition, the letter noted these problems are impacting negatively the weakest parts of the Maryland real estate market. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed realtor with Bunting Realty, Inc. serving Worcester and Wicomico counties.

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Donut Connection dishes up pastries, coffee New Second Street shop offering ice cream, fresh, hot breakfast sandwiches

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) From chocolatefrosted and rainbow sprinkled to Boston cream-filled, donuts are back for breakfast at Donut Connection in downtown Ocean City. The new shop on Second Street and Baltimore Avenue is dishing up pastries baked fresh daily alongside fresh-brewed coffee, Hershey’s ice cream and hot breakfast sandwiches. “We just want to be that friendly coffee place that everyone goes to,” Co-owner Daniel Picu said. He and Zev Kraiem left the scooter rental business they ran for four years to open Donut Connection, which launched July 3. Kraiem said the two businesses are “day and night” in comparison. “It’s a whole different industry. Coffee is the No. 1 drug in the U.S.,” he said. “With few other games in town, we thought, ‘Why not give it a try?’” After a slew of renovations to the old international student café, Donut Connection was finally ready to open this summer. To get business off the ground, Kraiem and Picu hired a

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baker to make more than 200 donuts daily, with a batch started at 4 a.m. and one at 2 p.m. so visitors can always have a fresh bite to eat. “We have a baker with a lot of imagination,” Picu said. “She makes

Donut Connection Co-owners Daniel Picu, left, and Zev Kraiem opened their new shop on Second Street and Baltimore Avenue, just a block from the beach, last month. “We just want to be that friendly coffee place that everyone goes to,” Picu said.

the prettiest donuts.” In addition to the baked goods, Donut Connection carries 20 flavors of Hershey’s ice cream and serves handmade milkshakes. There is a full menu of hot break-

fast burritos and sandwiches as well as muffins and bagels available anytime during the day. The shop has free WiFi and the owners hope it will become a place to hang out. “We want to get to know the locals and have them come in and talk,” Picu said. He and Kraiem hope to expand Donut Connection in Ocean City, eventually opening a mid-town and uptown location, they said. Donut Connection is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Visit the shop at 202 Baltimore Avenue, just one block over from the beach. Donut Connection delivers downtown up to Ocean City’s midtown area. Call 410-390-3170.

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Waldych honored Joni Waldych, president and owner of Innovative Benefit Solutions, a health insurance agency, has been honored as one of the nation’s 50 Elite Women in Insurance by Insurance Business America magazine. Her leadership has had a direct impact on IBS’s customer retention percentage of 98.9 percent and annual sales growth. She has been an elite producer with BenefitMall for the last two years. She holds the designation of Certified Benefit Consultant with the National Association of Alternative Benefit Consultants and is PPACA certified by the National Association of Health Underwriters. Waldych has also served as the chair for the Health Care Task Force for the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and is currently a board See BUSINESS Page 38

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OC shop offers homemade goods, local art, produce Continued from Page 37 with probiotics, antioxidants and B vitamins, Cute said. “Once one thing came about, another person would tell me about another local business. It was a collaboration of local friends,” Cute said. “It’s just been a trickle-down effect.” She found the inspiration for the local- and health-focused store long before its opening, growing up in a family prone to food allergies. “My brother and I had crazy food allergies,” Cute said. “As I was learning about our own family’s health, I just became passionate about learning what’s in food.” She aims to keep Local Mojo open year-round, with plans in the works to hold workshops in the winter. And with a personal garden outback,

Cute dreams of starting a farmers market on the property one day. “There’s room for growth,” she said. Cute said opening a local and health food store was “a risk because not everyone’s caught on yet,” but business has been good. “It’s not just locals. Tourists are asking about it,” she said. “It’s just sprouted so much.” Local Mojo is always open to new, local goods to stock. Those interested should contact Cute at oclocalmojo@gmail.com or stop in the store on 34th Street and Coastal Highway, open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find Local Mojo on Facebook at www.facebook.com/localmojooc or at the Instagram handle oclocalmojo.

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Local Mojo on 34th Street is one of a handful of local retailers that carries Ocean City’s Real Raw Organics kombucha, a health drink packed with probiotics, antioxidants and B vitamins.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Continued from Page 39 member for the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.

New office The owner of Sprout Creatives Inc., a boutique web development company specializing in Web sites, graphic design and Internet marketing, recently purchased office space at 29 Broad Street in Berlin, through a loan acquired by Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. MCE is a private, nonprofit organization that provides funding for small and micro businesses funded by federal and state grants, private contributions and local fundraising efforts. A portion of MCE funds is derived from revenue generated by Ocean Downs Casino. The Maryland Casino Business Investment Fund was created to

provide loans for small businesses that meet their criteria and display entrepreneurial spirit. The office space is located in the Midtown Professional Building in the heart of downtown Berlin. The team at Sprout Creatives is already up and running developing new talent and designing Web sites for their loyal clients from all over the country. “This is such an exciting time for Sprout,” said CEO/Founder Paul Starkey. “We are thrilled with the expansion of our business and look forward to continued growth.” Sprout Creatives plans to hold its official grand opening in the very near future. “We are really proud to be a part of the business community in Berlin and can’t wait to meet fellow business owners and residents alike,” Starkey said.

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Lady anglers to take center stage in Poor Girls Open

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Doug Mazzullo, of Kent Island, stands to the right of the 183.5-pound bigeye tuna he caught aboard Constant Threat, Monday, during the 41st annual White Marlin Open. At press time Thursday morning, it was the first-place tuna in the tournament.

After three days, no qualifying blue or white marlin As of Wednesday night, WMO billfish divisions wide open; tourney wraps today

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 8, 2014) After three days of weigh-ins, at the close of the Harbour Island Marina scale Wednesday night, no qualifying white or blue marlin had been boated during the 41st annual White Marlin Open. A few whites and one blue were brought to the 14th Street marina, but they either didn’t make the tournament weight or length requirements. A qualifying white must measure 67 inches and weigh 70 pounds. The minimum weight and length for a blue marlin is 500 pounds and 105 inches. The first-place white marlin could be worth approximately $1.1 million, tournament co-Director Andy Mot-

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Eric Seigel (Aldic, Va.) takes over the top spot in the White Marlin Open dolphin division Wednesday with the 38 pounder he caught aboard Trophy Hunter. The fish is estimated to be worth $15,600.

sko told the large crowd gathered at the marina Wednesday. “There’s a million dollar fish out there and we expect someone to catch it,” Motsko said. The estimated tournament payout to winners is $2.7 million. “There’s a couple million dollars sitting out there for someone to

win.” At the close of the weigh-ins Wednesday, tournament co-Director Chuck Motsko said after three days of fishing, captains know where the billfish are now. “My guess, we’ll have some nice See FINAL Page 42

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 8, 2014) Female anglers will take center stage next week as hundreds are expected to participate in the 21st annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open, Aug. 14-16. Women enjoy fishing in the tournament because it benefits a worthy cause — breast cancer research, said co-Director Earl Conley. “It seems like a lot of people are excited,” said Conley, who added that he has received a number of phone calls from interested anglers. Proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society and earmarked for breast cancer research and program development, under the “Pink Ribbon Classic” — a series of local events that benefit the organization. Many women make it a tradition to fish annually, including cancer survivors. Although it is a competition, there is camaraderie among the ladies anglers. The cost to enter the tournament is $450 per boat for up to three anglers. Other anglers may be added at $50 each (six-woman crew maximum per boat). Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams with the most billfish release points. White marlin and sailfish releases are worth 100 points each, while blue marlin and swordfish releases earn anglers 110 points. Anglers who boat the three heaviest tuna and dolphin will also received cash prizes. There are added entry levels for billfish releases, tuna and dolphin. Girls 16 and younger may compete in the junior angler division. “The marlin bite has been a little slow this year. The weird thing about marlin (bite), it’s like a light switch. It can turn on overnight. A big part of it is being in the right place at the right time,” Conley said Wednesday. “There’s some bigeyes out there and some yellowfin have been caught. There’s a strong dolphin bite. I think we’ll do well in the tuna and dolphin divisions…Three marlin releases could win [the division] this year.” Registration for the tournament will begin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Bahia Marina, 22nd Street on the bay. A captains’ meeting will follow. Anglers may fish one of the three days: Thursday, Aug. 14, Friday, Aug. 15, or Saturday, Aug. 16. Weigh-ins will take place daily from 4-7:30 p.m., at the marina. Pink Ribbon merchandise will be for sale and auction items will be set up near the weigh-in scale in the Bahia Marina/Fish Tales parking lot for anyone who wants to bid. There will also be See POOR Page 42

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At Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street Monday, Spencer Watson, of Cape Carteret, N.C., stands to the right of the 156-pound mako shark he landed aboard the Edge Ryder II, Monday during the White Marlin Open. As of Thursday morning, it was the first-place shark in the tournament.

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Alex Davis, a member of the 41st annual White Marlin Open Harbour Island Marina dock staff, lifts a dolphin out of the boat, Trophy Hunter, Wednesday.

Final day of WMO weigh-ins, Aug. 8 Continued from Page 41 fish before it’s over,” he said. As of Thursday morning, tuna on the leader board were worth about $526,000. Doug Mazzullo’s (Kent Island) 183.5-pound bigeye he caught Monday aboard Constant Threat was in first place as of Wednesday night. The estimated payout for the fish is $2,000. Because of participation in the added entry level calcuttas, the second-place tuna could bring in $400,000. Mike Kalajain’s (Indialantic, Fla.) 182-pound tuna he caught aboard Plane Simple Monday held the second spot after Day 3. Pez Machine anglers Greg Melara (Mt. Laurel, N.J.) and Mark Reitter (Wall Township) reeled in 180- and 178-pound tuna Monday. They have the potential to win $98,000 for the

two fish if no heavier tuna come to the scale. Robert Remo (Selbyville, Del.) landed a 170-pound tuna Monday while fishing on Burn N Bills. The team could win $26,000 (Small Boat Calcutta). Eric Seigel (Aldic, Va.) took over the top spot in the dolphin division Wednesday with the 38 pounder he caught aboard Trophy Hunter. The fish is estimated to be worth $15,600. Mitchell Hand (Cape May, N.J.) was in the second-place spot as of Thursday morning with the 29.5pound dolphin he hooked aboard Judge, Tuesday. The fish could earn the crew $14,600. John Bayliss’ (Manns Harbour, N.C.) 26.5-pound dolphin he boated Tuesday on Dream Time was in third place. The fish could bring in $2,000.

Viking 62 angler, Lonni Rutt (Blue Anchor, N.J.) and Jesse Laur (Mount Airy, Md.), who was fishing on NatiBoht, both landed 21.5-pound dolphin, Monday. The potential payout is $5,800 each. Kenny Lord (Cambridge) reeled in a 66-pound wahoo while fishing on Iceman, Tuesday. It is potentially worth $15,600 (Daily Meatfish Calcutta). The only shark landed after three days weighed 156 pounds. Spencer Watson (Cape Carteret, N.C.) caught the mako shark aboard Edge Ryder II, Monday. The team could pocket $4,000 if it remains in first place. A total of 288 boats are entered into the WMO. Crews can fish three of five days. The final day of fishing is today. Weigh-ins are from 4-9:15 p.m. at Harbour Island Marina.

Poor Girls Open benefits American Cancer Society Continued from Page 41 a 50/50 raffle. Donations will be accepted, as well. An awards luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Marlin Club in West Ocean City. Money raised during the tournament is donated to the American Cancer Society and earmarked for breast cancer research and program development. While some of the money is used for research on a national level, the remainder stays in the area to assist in local breast cancer awareness and patient programs and services. The competition has grown since its inception — eight boats participated in the first tournament and in 2013, 97 vessels carried 447 female anglers offshore. A total of $91,840 was paid out to the winners. “We’re proud of the turnout we get every year,” Conley said. In 2013, the Harman family presented the American Cancer Society with a check for $67,500 during the tournament’s awards ceremony. The total donated by the Harman family through the tournament and other events over the past six years is approximately $390,000. Since the Open’s inception 21 years ago, the American Cancer Society has received more than $600,000. In 2004, the tournament was renamed to honor the founder of the event, the late Capt. Steve Harman. He and his wife, Pam, started the Poor Girls Open in 1994 to provide women with an opportunity to compete for prizes and money in a ladies-only tournament and to raise money for local charities. Harman died in February 2004, so organizers thought it was appropriate the tournament be renamed in his memory. For more information about the event, call Bahia Marina at 410-2897438.

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First Beach Ultimate Classic comes to OC

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) The inaugural Ocean City Beach Ultimate Classic kicks off this weekend, bringing elements of football, soccer and Frisbee to the shores of the Atlantic. Running Aug. 9-10, teams from as far away as the Philippines will take part in the tournament, located on the Somerset Street beach in downtown Ocean City. “We have 11 teams coming from as far away as Akron, Pittsburg, Harrisburg, Baltimore, D.C. – and, of course, the Dragons coming from the Philip-

pines,” said organizer Alex Jacoski. Registration closed as of Aug. 3. Teams of five must have a 3-2 gender ratio, with each game played to 11 with a 10-second stall. The field is 100 meters long and 37 meters wide. All Sunday bracket play games are to 13. “Spirit of the game” rules apply, meaning no referees are used. “That’s been in the sport since the 70’s,” said Jacoski. “In one word I would say ‘spirit of the game’ is all about respect. You respect your opponent, you respect the rules of the game, and so people who are going to be watching are

going to see players solving their own disputes and making their own calls without any hard feelings at all. One thing I like about that is it teaches people conflict resolution through sports.” Jacoski, who played ultimate Frisbee professionally for the D.C. Breeze this year, is especially excited about some of the sponsors the fledgling tournament has picked up. “One of them is an apparel company called 5 Ultimate,” he said. “Also, we’re sponsored by Spikeball, which is this fun little backyard game played on a mini-trampoline. We also got spon-

sored by Major League Ultimate, which is not the league that I play in, but it’s the other pro league. It’s a really huge opportunity because they’re a really big name, and I really wanted to branch out into that other league and develop that relationship. They’ll be here and they’ll have a tent set up out here on the boardwalk. I think their inclusion is going to bring a lot of attention not only to our tournament, but to our sport.” The Atlantic Hotel, located directly in front of the field, is also sponsoring the event. See OCEAN Page 44

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Ocean City Beach Ultimate Classic held downtown Continued from Page 43 “We’re going to have that balcony on the Atlantic Hotel. Players are going to be able to hang out up there, and other hotel guests are going to be able to hang out on the balcony and watch our games,” Jacoski said. The D.C. Breeze lost in the playoffs to defending champion Toronto. “They lost in the championships to San Jose, so they were definitely one of the best teams in the league again this year,” Jacoski said. “Honestly, my first year in the pro league was a really incredible experience. I heard it compared to any other minor league sport; it was a hell of an opportunity for an amateur athlete, but the travel and the driving was just ridiculous. During one game we drove to Toronto, played a game and pretty much drove back home.” With the OCBU Classic, Jacoski is looking to jumpstart the sport a little closer to home. “Ultimate is a fun sport not only to watch, but it’s a fun sport to play,” he said. “We want to show Ocean City what ultimate is about, but also beach ultimate. It’s just a really fun summertime thing, and it really is going to be perfect for this town.” For more information visit www.ocbeachultimate.com.

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Berlin squad down, but not out All-Star team struggles in reg. tournament; comes up short in first two games

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) After going 10-0 in district and state play, the 9-10 Little League All Stars have struggled at the regional tournament, dropping their first two games in Cranston, R.I. Berlin, representing the state of Maryland, fell 10-1 to Upper Township, N.J. on Sunday, Aug. 3 and 13-1 against Delaware (Middletown, Odessa, Townsend) on Tuesday, Aug. 5. “I think the same thing happened in both games – we came out just a little bit flat and unprepared to really grind against good competition,” said Coach Eric Snelsire. “The other teams we’re playing up here are all going to be really good, so we have to be able to match that level of competition and we have yet to come out and really do that. “We’ve had moments when we’ve run into some silly outs,” Snelsire continued. “Our bats really haven’t come alive yet. I will say the pitchers we faced in both games have been really good pitchers and to their credit kept us off the bases really well. When we did get base runners onboard we really didn’t take advantage of it. We left the bases loaded twice today and weren’t

able to score any runs.” Berlin put two runners on base to start the fourth inning on Tuesday, but was unable to score. “It was just unfortunate,” Snelsire said. “That kind of killed our momentum early in the game. We kept battling and the kids never really quit, but we could never get the bats working enough to generate any momentum.” The All Stars played Pennsylvania on Thursday, Aug. 7. Scores were not available at press time. “We’re not completely eliminated from advancing to the next round,” said Snelsire. “We just have to win the next two games and we need a little bit of luck on the other end from some teams losing. We’ve got to do our part first of all and start playing Berlin baseball. If we can do our part, hopefully we can get a little luck on our side and sneak in.” Snelsire said the team paid closed attention to the Berlin Intermediate All Stars during their run in the Little League World Series in Livermore, Ca. His son Ashten plays on the 9-10 team and his son Hayden played for the Intermediate squad.

“We actually hooked our laptops up to the big screen in our hotel here in the lobby and were able to watch a couple of the games on that, which was really nice,” he said. “That was kind of neat for the kids. We’re really just so proud of those guys out there. They really represent Berlin well, and I’m really proud to say I coached some of those kids and it was just exciting to see that Berlin put a team in the World Series and were one game away from winning a U.S. Championship. It was fun to watch as a father and as a fan.” The coach said the success of both teams shows that Berlin baseball is “doing things in the right way.” “We’re putting good programs in place that are benefiting the youth of our area, and I think the people of Berlin have adopted Berlin Little League as their own,” Snelsire said. “These boys have gotten so much support from the town. It’s so rewarding as a parent and as a community member to know that the community is there to support these kids. I think it’s been a great thing for Berlin, and it’s brought a lot of good recognition for these kids that have worked so hard.”

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Berlin Intermediate All Stars are all smiles in the dugout during their trip to the Little League World Series in Livermore, Ca.

Berlin Intermediate All-Star team falls in U.S. title game

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) After a storybook season, the Berlin Intermediate All Stars ended their run in the Little League World Series on Sunday, Aug. 1, falling to the Nogales, Az. West AllStars 6-5 in the U.S. championship game in Livermore, Ca. Berlin, representing the East region, jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. Kevin

Beck drove in a run with a single, Kevon Wharton had an RBI groundout and Hayden Snelsire drove in two runs with a single. Tristan McDonough went six innings on the mound, striking out nine and giving up four earned runs. Snelsire threw a scoreless inning in relief. The team had the top of the order up in the bottom of the seventh with a chance to tie. Wharton hit a sharp See WORLD Page 45

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World Series experience ‘rare for kids this age,’ coach says Continued from Page 44 ground ball to shortstop to start the inning, but was called out on a close play at first base. Snelsire and Ryan Duncan struck out to end the game. West went on to win the Intermediate World Series Championship game, beating Puerto Rico 11-4 on Monday. “We’re very, very happy with the success we had this year,” said Manager Cameron McDonough. “We came here to Livermore and really played our best. We’re very happy with how the boys performed. I know there’s a little disappointment for them that they weren’t able to win the U.S. Championship game, but I think the whole world got to see how awesome that team from Arizona is. They’re absolutely fantastic.” Berlin lost to Nogales 4-1 in a semifinal game on Aug. 1, then beat Midland, Texas 8-2 on Aug. 2 to advance to the U.S. Championship game. “We played them tight twice and just couldn’t get over the hump with them,” McDonough said. “We had our chances. We were up 4-0 going into the third inning and had a bit of a rough inning, lost a little bit of control in the strike zone, but we still went into the last inning with the top of our lineup up and down by one run. It was a great game, it was a great week, and the boys really showed up and played well.” Berlin went 3-2 overall in five World Series games. Wes Powell led the team with a .467 batting average with seven hits in 15 trips to the plate, and tied for the lead in RBIs with six. Powell also led Berlin with a 1.00 ERA in 14 innings pitched, striking out eight. McDonough led the team with two homeruns and tied for the lead in RBIs with Powell, also striking out 18 in 9 1/3 innings and posting a 3.75 ERA. The team arrived in California on July 27 and flew back to Maryland late Tuesday evening, more than a week later. “This is an experience that’s very rare for kids this age,” McDonough said. “They got to meet guys from all

over the world. “An hour after the game that we lost to Arizona they’re outside the courtyard of the hotel playing a massive whiffle ball game with Korea and Curaçao and teams from Texas and Michigan and West Virginia, and they’re all just mingling together,” McDonough said. “There was a language barrier, but baseball breaks down all those barriers. It was one of those really neat things and something these guys are going to be able to carry with them forever. They’ll be able to tell their children and grandchildren about it.” Several of the team’s key players are moving out of the area, and most of those who remain in Berlin will begin playing high school baseball next year for Stephen Decatur. “We knew going in that this was going to be the last summer for this team as we knew it,” McDonough said. “We have a couple guys that are moving on or moving away with their families. But as these guys begin to transition to Stephen Decatur high school – I think the high school world better have their head on a swivel, because these guys are coming.” West Salisbury sent a team to the Little League World Series in 2007, and many of their players went on to lead Bennett High School to threestraight state finals, winning two. “I would predict something very similar for Berlin, but I think these guys will probably go ahead and win four straight,” said McDonough. “They’ve gone through a lot of experiences as a team in the last four-to-

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Berlin All-Star Tristan McDonough comes in to score during the Little League World Series in Livermore, Ca.

six years that have prepared them well for any situation that arises. They don’t get down no matter what the score is. These guys are nothing short of legendary where they’re from. “Of course we’re talking about baseball, but it goes farther than that,” McDonough continued. “They learned things that will help them be prepared to go through life.” McDonough plans on continuing as a coach – albeit with a slightly different team next summer. “My youngest daughter – my 7year-old – made me promise that I would coach her in softball, so the softball world better watch out,” he said. “In the next five-to-seven years we’re going to try to put Berlin on the map with some state and regional titles softball wise.”

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Tourney ‘went spectacular’ Continued from Page 45 tournament winners. Sea Slammer anglers, Vicky and Debbie McCann, Suzette Frank and Maria Herron, released five white marlin and won $12,240. Jenny Pastorius and Kristen Brown released four white marlin aboard Jenny Poo and took home $2,754. Brenda Lou anglers, Monica Freese and Brenda Goodhart, released three whites and one blue marlin and were presented with $756. The M.R. Ducks crew released two whites and were awarded $1,080. The Knot Again team earned first and second place in the dolphin division. Bernadette Mumford landed a 49.6pound dolphin, good for $5,602.50. Maria Baiocco reeled in an 18.4-pound dolphin and received $1,336.50. Jen Otto hooked a 17-pound dolphin aboard Last Call and won $891.

Grande Pez angler Tamara Sears caught a 63.8- and 57.2-pound tuna, which finished in first and third in the division. The fish were worth $1,282.50 and $513, respectively. Corky Mock landed a 62.8-pound tuna aboard Slaughterhouse to take second place at $1,714.50. Marli angler Brandy Parker earned $3,375 for her 56.4-pound tuna. Heather Thompson and Lisa Malaska reeled in a 51.2-pound tuna and took home $567. Wendy Cioll’s 32.4-pound tuna won her and her Knot Again teammates $378. Shannon Stickles (White Lightning) was the top junior angler. She boated a 16.8-pound dolphin and received $500. Nearly $4,000 will be donated to the Ocean City Marlin Club Auxiliary’s Scholarship Fund through tournament proceeds and donations.

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Thousands to compete in Ocean City Lacrosse Classic

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 8, 2014) Thousands of athletes will make their way to the resort next week for the annual Ocean City Lacrosse Classic, scheduled for Aug. 14-17. The 40 Men’s Elite (18 and older) division teams, 14 Master’s (35 and older) squads, nine Grandmaster’s (45 and older) crews and four Men’s King Neptune (50 and older) teams will get the lacrosse action started on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Northside Park on 125th Street and the Northern Worcester County Athletic Complex off Route 113 in Berlin. The teams will continue play throughout the weekend. Four squads will compete in the wheelchair “Rolling Surf” division, sponsored by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). They will begin play next Friday at Northside Park. Twenty-four Women’s Elite (18 and older) teams will start competition on Friday, Aug. 15, on the Fourth Street fields in Ocean City. Championship matches will be played Sunday, Aug. 17. Tournament Director Bob Musitano said the teams consist of collegiate and post-collegiate athletes as well as current and former profes-

sional lacrosse players. They will travel from states including New York, Virginia, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland. In the past, squads from Japan and England have competed. Spectators will see high-level lacrosse being played in more than 200 games. ‘[The tournament competition] is going to be as strong as ever. We’ll have some really good talent,” Musitano said. “It’s probably the biggest adult lacrosse tournament in the country.” Proceeds from the Classic will be donated back to the community in the form of scholarships and local lacrosse support as well as to fund the field house at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin. Musitano said $7,000 in scholarships was awarded to student-athletes at Decatur, where he is the girls’ varsity head lacrosse coach, last year. Many participants will bring their families to Ocean City and make a vacation out of the event. It’s also a chance for players to renew old friendships, Musitano said. “People are already asking for 2015 dates for the tournament,” Musitano said. “They book a year in advance.” For more information about the Classic or for a schedule of games, visit www.OCLaxClassic.org.

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World’s Largest Golf Outing funds Wounded Warriors

(Aug. 8, 2014) Billy Casper Golf, the largest owner-operator of golf courses, country clubs and resorts in the U.S., has unveiled the grand prizes for the fourth annual World’s Largest Golf Outing on Monday, Aug. 11 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. All players are eligible to win a trip for four to the Nike Campus in Beaverton, Ore., for custom club fitting and other merchandise. The team that raises the most money for WWP will win a trip for four to Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina to play the famous No. 2 golf course and stay at the iconic Carolina Hotel. The winning team from each participating course – anticipated to be more than 120 in 28 states including the Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club – will be entered into a drawing for tickets to the 2015 PGA Championship. Other prizes include equipment and apparel from leading golf brands. “The World’s Largest Golf Outing continues to raise the bar in giving back to our country’s heroes,” said Peter Hill, chairman and CEO of BCG. “The generosity of Billy Casper Golf’s industry partners and golfers at large is humbling.” For more information and to register, visit www.worldslargestgolfouting.com. Golfers are encouraged to Tweet @wlgo_bcg and @BillyCasperGolf using #WLGO14 with photos and updates during or after the day. A USGA handicap is not required. Golfer check-in, shotgun start and entry fee, which includes a $10 per player donation to WWP, round of golf, cart rental, range balls (where applicable), lunch, awards reception, on-course contests – vary by course. Part of event proceeds and all donations from non-players benefit WWP, the national organization whose mission is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors – some of whom will be playing in the World’s Largest Golf Outing. Teams are encouraged to raise additional funds to support the worthy cause; donations to WWP unrelated to event participation are made at www.worldslargestgolfouting.com. Last year, BCG hosted more than 10,000 golfers, including 70 wounded warriors, at 110 of its courses in 28 states and raised $735,000 for WWP, topping the 2012 event that totaled 7,800 golfers and $400,000 to WWP. Since its inception four years ago, the World’s Largest Golf Outing has donated more than $1.1 million to WWP, the largest amount ever via a single-day golf event. BCG forecasts another record-breaking charity donation this year. For more information, visit www.billycaspergolf.com or call 703761-1444.

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Gebhart championship qualifier

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) A former Stephen Decatur High School golf star has earned a spot in the U.S. Amateur Championship next week in Johns Creek, Ga. Kyle Gebhart, 23, is one of 312 players worldwide to qualify in the top annual golf tournament. He earned his spot at the Country Club of Woodmore in Prince George’s County last week, where he shot a 69 and a 71 for a 140 over two rounds. “Each qualifier’s a little different. It depends on how many people sign up for the event. This was one of the larger tournaments,” said Gebhart, who was among the top four at the Prince George’s tournament to earn his spot at the U.S. Amateur. Gebhart had a standout career on

the Stephen Decatur High School golf team, where he earned MVP and first team state. The recent Salisbury University graduate has earned honors more recently including second place in the Delaware Amateur Championship, fifth place in the Delaware Open Championship and entering the Maryland Amateur Championship in the No. 1 seed. Without a golf team at SU, he has relied on the Ocean City Golf Club to keep him in practice, Gebhart said. “Without the club’s support, I wouldn’t be able to do any of this.” The U.S. Amateur runs Aug. 11-17 at the Atlantic Athletic Club’s Highlands Course in Johns Creek, Ga. Golfers will compete in two rounds of stroke play during the first two days of the match, narrowing the field to 64 finalists. They will then compete in a 36-hole match.

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An assemblage of some of the photographs entered in the photography contest at the 2013 fair.

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Jars of corn, beans and grains display ribbons won during the 2013 Worcester County Fair in Snow Hill. The 2014 fair takes place this weekend.

Annual Worcester County Fair this wknd. in Snow Hill

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) The Worcester County Fair is back with livestock shows, talent contests, a car show, cake auctions and classic Eastern Shore fare this weekend in Snow Hill. The free festivities for all ages kick off today, Friday, and last through Sunday in Byrd Park. “It’s a family affair,” said Cindy Morris, Worcester County 4-H program coordinator, of the fair that’s been a county staple for more than 20 years. “There’s a little bit of something for the whole family.” The fair begins today with a horse show at 8 a.m. followed by Worcester Celebrates Safe Kids Day, a collaboration of local community organizations to provide information on safety as well as giveaways from at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Livestock judging also begins at 11 a.m. with more than 100 sheep, cattle, rabbits and chickens present for viewing on the fairgrounds. At 6:30 p.m., bidding starts at the benefit auction highlighted by the fair’s prize-winning cakes, helping offset the costs of putting on the event, Morris said. There will also be

Bradley Dorey, 14, of Millsboro, Del., tries to coax his Holstein, Sadie, into position for her photograph during the 2013 fair.

certificates by fair vendors up for auction. A children’s talent show takes place at 7 p.m., accepting “just about any acts” to compete for cash prizes, Morris said. The fairgrounds will close at 8 p.m. Festivities start again Saturday at 11 a.m. with a Classic Car & Truck Show featuring more than 50 vehicles. All afternoon, children can participate in activities such a limbo

contest, watermelon-eating contest, pie-eating contest and hula hoop contest. Livestock judging continues throughout the day with goat and swine shows. Then at night, an adult talent show takes place at 6 p.m. before the fair closes at 8 p.m. On Sunday, the Worcester County Fair opens at 11 a.m. with a church service by Bayside Community Church followed by live music by See FESTIVAL Page 52

Friday, Aug. 8 11 a.m. — Fair and vendors open 11 a.m to 2 p.m. — Worcester Celebrates Safe Kids Day 12 p.m. — Rabbit show 2 p.m. — Sheep show 3 p.m. — Poultry judging 5 p.m. — Dairy cow show 6:30 p.m. — Benefit auction featuring prize-winning cakes 7 p.m. — Children’s talent show 8 p.m. — Fair closes Saturday, Aug. 9 11 a.m. — Fair opens 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Classic Car & Truck Show 11 a.m. — Beef show 11:30 a.m. — Children’s limbo contest 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Quilters 12:30 p.m. — Children’s watermelon-eating contest 1 p.m. — Meat goat show 1-3 p.m. — Jam session with George Hall 1:30 p.m. — Children’s pedal tractor event 2:30 p.m. — Children’s extra large Kool Pop-eating contest 3-6 p.m. — Motorcycle show 3:30 p.m. — Children’s chicken scratch 4 p.m. — Dairy goat show 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. — Jam session with George Hall 4:30 p.m. — Children’s pie-eating contest 5:30 p.m. — Children’s hula hoop contest 6 p.m. — Swine show 6 p.m. — Adult talent show 6:30 p.m. — Children’s egg toss 8 p.m. — Fair closes Sunday, Aug. 10 11 a.m. — Fair opens 11 a.m. — Church service by Bayside Community Church 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — 4-H activities for youth 12:30-1:30 p.m. — Music by Country Crossroads 12:30 p.m. — Breyer horse show 12:30-3 p.m. — Old-fashioned games 1:30 p.m. — Cornhole tournament 3:30 p.m. — Awards ceremony 4 p.m. — Fair closes

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Continued from Page 49 Country Crossroads. There will be 4-H activities for youth starting at 11:30 a.m., a Breyer horse show at 12:30 p.m. and oldfashioned games starting at 12:30 p.m. Attendees can sign up Sunday for a cornhole tournament at 1:30 p.m. before the awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. There will be an awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. before the fair’s close at 4 p.m. Depending on the weather, up to 6,000 attend the annual Worcester County Fair, Morris said. “A lot of people think that the fair is just a 4-H fair, but it’s not. It’s a county fair, so it’s open to everyone,” she said. “There’s something for everybody to do.” For more information, visit www.worcestercountyfair.com or search for “Worcester County Fair” on Facebook. To get to the fair from Ocean City, take Route 50 or 90 to Route 113. Follow 113 into Snow Hill and at Market Street (Route 113 business), go through town to Byrd Park on the right. Admission and parking are free for the event.

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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a good time to take a break from your busy schedule to plan for some welldeserved socializing. You could get news about an important personal matter by the week’s end.

Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City, takes part in the Quick Draw Competition during last year's paint Ocean City en plein air event.

Artists to paint Ocean City en plein air this weekend

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) More than 50 artists will take to Ocean City’s Boardwalk, beach and bay this weekend to paint en plein air — “in the open air” — during the annual Artists Paint OC competition.

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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 Aug. 8: Old School, 9 p.m. Aug. 9: Moodswingers w/Lauren Glick, 9 p.m. Aug. 14: DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Thursday-Sunday: Phil Perdue Every Monday-Tuesday: Phil Perdue CAROUSEL BEACH BAR In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-1000 Every Friday: Rick & Lennon LaRicci Every Saturday: Tim Landers Duo Every Sunday: Dave Sherman Every Monday: Tim Landers Every Tuesday: Kaleb Brown Every Wednesday: Tommy Edwards Every Thursday: DJ Jeremy CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600 Aug. 8: New Dawn Duo, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 9: Wes & Natalie Davis, 4:308:30 p.m.; New Dawn Duo, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 Aug. 8: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; John LaMere, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 9: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Cool Change, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 10: Tony Baltimore, noon to 3 p.m.; Old School, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 11: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 12: Rick & Lennon LaRicci, 2-6 p.m.; DJ-Let’s Do Trivia, 6:308:30 p.m.; Movie Night, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13: Aaron Howell, noon to 3 p.m.; The Chest Pains, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 14: The Poole Brothers, noon to 3 p.m.; Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 Every Sunday: Singing Fun Day w/Bob Hughes, 4-7 p.m. Every Wednesday: DJ Dutch, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 8: Uprizing, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 9: Overtime, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. DUNES MANOR 28th Street, Oceanfront Ocean City

410-289-1100 Aug. 8: Randy Lee Ashcraft Aug. 9: Randy Jamz FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 Aug. 8: Kevin Poole, DJ Hook, Animal House Aug. 9: Opposite Directions, DJ Groove, Animal House Aug. 10: Everett Spells, Colossal Fossil Sauce, DJ Muved, Kevin Poole Robert Eric’s Tribute to Piano Man Aug. 11: Kevin Poole, DJ RobCee, Hot Tub Limo Aug. 12: DJ Hook, Justin Trawick Aug. 13: DJ Greg, Bryan Clark, DJ RobCee, EDN Electronic Dance Night Aug. 14: Rob Fahey, DJ Groove, Regal Beagles GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 Aug. 8: Philly George Project, 8 p.m. to midnight The Skye Bar Aug. 8: Kayla Kroh, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 9: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Aug. 8: Ladies Night w/DJ Bill T Aug. 9: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Aug. 10: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T/DJ BK, 9 p.m. Aug. 11: Blake Haley, 4-8 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 8 p.m. Aug. 12: Hot Sauce Sandwich/Funk Shue, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 13: College Night w/DJ Billy T, 7 p.m.; Wheel of Fortune, 9 p.m. Aug. 14: Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 Aug. 8: Dave Hawkins, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Abay, 10 p.m. Aug. 9: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 10 p.m. Aug. 10: Kayla Kroh, 3-6 p.m.; Kevin Poole, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 11: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 12: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 13: Bobby Burns, 2-5 p.m.; Dave Sherman, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 14: John LaMere, 5-9 p.m. HIGH STAKES Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971

Aug. 8: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; Lowercase Blues, 9 p.m. Aug. 9: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Rupe, 9 p.m. HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd. West Ocean City 410-213-1841 Aug. 8: DustNBones, 8 p.m. Aug. 9: American Honey, 8 p.m. Aug. 10: Going Coastal, 2 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 Every Thursday: DJ Wax Aug. 8-9: Coman Sproles & The 69 Band

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54th Street Ocean City 443-664-2836 Aug. 8-9: TBA MARYLAND WINE BAR 103 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-1022 Aug. 8: Live Acoustic Music, 7 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 Every Thursday-Sunday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 8-10: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 11-17: Arizona, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Lenny’s Deck Bar at the Clarion Aug. 8-9: First Class, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 10: First Class, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 11-14: On The Edge, 4-9 p.m. PRINCESS ROYALE OCEANFRONT RESORT & CONDOMINIUMS 91st Street, Oceanfront Ocean City 410-524-7777 Oceanfront Deck Aug. 8-9: Harry O, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 10: Aaron Howell, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 11-12: Tommy Edwards “Sir Rod,” 1-4 p.m. Aug. 13: Tony Baltimore, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 14: Harry O, 1-4 p.m. Schooner’s Every Monday-Saturday: Comedy Show w/Dennis Ross & Johnny Watson, 9 p.m. PURPLE MOOSE 108 S. Boardwalk Ocean City 410-289-6953 Aug. 8-9: Stiff Richard, 10 p.m. Aug. 10-11: The Piranhas, 10 p.m. Aug. 12-13: Great Train Robbery, 10 p.m. Aug. 14: Night Train Guns & Roses Tribute, 10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 Aug. 8: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Ultrafuze, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 9: The Freddie Long Band, 1-5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Melodime, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 10: Lucky Duo, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 11: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; Lucky Dub, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cole Swindell, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 12: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Longreef, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 13: The JJ Rupe Band, 5-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Vigilantes, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 14: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Split Decision, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. SHENANIGAN’S Fourth Street and the Boardwalk in the Shoreham Hotel Ocean City 410-289-7181 Aug. 8-9: James Gallagher & Off The Boat, 9 p.m. Aug. 10-11: Cutting Edge Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. Aug. 14: Marty McKernan, 9 p.m. THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 Aug. 8: Tranzfusion, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 9: Tom Larsen Band, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 10: The Poole Brothers, 5-9 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 Aug. 8: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

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OUT & ABOUT

Contestants get ready to chow down on some tacos.

Alex Ray, Colt Grevey and Reed James were on hand during the Taco Challenge, rooting for Colt’s father, Greg.

Berkley and Steven Diaz posed for a photo minutes after he finished fifth.

Participants had one hour to devour 20 tacos. Patrons can stop by the restaurant anytime to try and complete the challenge.

TACO CHALLENGE Mother’s Cantina on 28th Street hosted the “20 Taco Challenge” on Monday, Aug. 4. Sponsored by Ocean City Happy Hours, Chauncey’s Surf Shop, WOC Fitness and Casamigo’s Tequila, 16 people competed for the coveted title of “Taco Whisperer.” Ken Federighi took home first place and $100, setting a new Mother’s Cantina record by eating 20 tacos in 6 minutes and 8 seconds. Contestants had an hour to complete the challenge. Runners up received Tshirts. JOSH DAVIS/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Jason Flint finished fourth in the Taco Challenge.

Joel Baus, left, posed with Ocean City Happy Hours founder, Jeremy Brink after placing second.

Ken Federighi enjoys one of his 20 tacos.

Chris Canali, right, took sixth place, in the Challenge.

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More than 50 artists to take part in Paint OC competition Continued from Page 52 “Each year it gets more and more popular because plein air painting is just a craze now around the country,” said Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City, the group presenting the annual event. “It’s really exciting. People have come from all over for it.” Each artist will submit one piece to the contest judged by Michel Demanche, an arts professor at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, that features $2,250 in cash prizes, Thaler said. The public is invited to watch the artists at work around town and to join them at the Center for the Arts for a reception and “wet paint” sale Saturday from 6-8 p.m. “The works are smaller in size, which a lot of times make them more affordable,” Thaler said. “It’s kind of a frenzy to collect the pieces of art, which all feature local themes.” Plein air painter Gerilyn Gaskill, who returns from Georgetown, Del., for her second year in Artists Paint OC, agreed the local, transient themes are what set plein air paintings apart. “It’s a whole different atmosphere — a way of painting — than you have in the studio,” she said. “It captures a time and a place.” She focuses on the Boardwalk and beach during her time in Ocean City

and said part of the fun is interacting with people walking by. “A lot of people are interested and I just tell them what I’m doing. Sometimes it turns into a mini-lesson,” Gaskill said. She even carries an extra set of supplies so children can paint impromptu pieces along with her. Ocean View, Del., artist Jennie Doll will also return for her second year in the contest, which she said has “unbeatable scenery.” Doll branched out into plein air to challenge herself with a new, faster style of painting, she said. “It’s a little bit more about the impression and the moment,” she said. “I like to be inspired by whatever kind of weather we get or what’s going on at the time. It’s the spontaneity that’s fun.” Last year, for example, she painted a scene by the Lighthouse Club Hotel on 56th Street and, with new condo development there, the skyline is completely different this year, she said. Artists will have another opportunity to take home top honors on Sunday during the Quick Draw Contest on the Boardwalk at South Division Street, where they will have two hours, 9-11 a.m., to create a piece for the competition. The public can purchase paintings off the easel at 11:30 a.m. after the

Matthew Amey paints Boardwalk scenery during the Quick Draw Competition, a part of last year's paint Ocean City en plein air event.

judging on the boards. Visitors can also get involved by stopping by the Center for the Arts on 94th Street to see a large map pinpointing each artist’s location or visiting the center’s Facebook for clues, Thaler said. “It’s a community event because people get involved in watching the artists and finding the artists,” she said. Painter Cheryl Wisbrock returns for her third year in Artists Paint OC and said it’s an unusual opportunity for visitors to see paintings in progress. “If they’ve never seen this happen, it’s really fun. They’re are going to be artists all over the place,” she said. “You don’t get to see that everywhere that you go.”

Visitors can find the Bethany, Del., native in downtown Ocean City’s alleyways and streets this weekend, painting old buildings and passersby into her pieces. “I find it to be very exciting. It’s almost sensory overload for an artist,” she said. “To me, it’s part of the challenge. That’s what it boils down to.” The Ocean City Center for the Arts will display the plein air paintings this Saturday, Aug. 9, through Aug. 31. For more information, call 410-5249433 or e-mail info@artleagueofoceancity.org. Learn more about the Art League of Ocean City and the Center for the Arts at www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

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Have some laughs at Princess Royale hotel Waves of Laughter comedy show offered six nights, featuring Watson and Ross

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) The Princess Royale hotel’s Waves of Laughter comedy show is hitting audiences with punch lines six nights a week for the rest of the summer. From dating and marriage to religion and Ocean City-specific jokes, the show for adults has never been more popular, said New Jersey comedian Dennis Ross, who’s performing alongside Johnny Watson for their fourth summer at the 91st Street hotel. That’s thanks in part to their approach to their work, Ross said. The Princess Royale hosted comedians for five years before going dark for a year, he said. When he and Watson came in, they decided to change a few things. “We didn’t want to abuse the audience. That was the main thing,” Ross said. “We wanted to just entertain people — we didn’t want them to be the entertainment.” The Jersey boys also toned down the dirty humor in their show. “We didn’t want to be over-the-top dirty, but we wanted to be an adult show,” Ross said.

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By sticking to those goals, they’ve been drawing crowds and repeat customers since the shows started this June. “Our numbers have never been bigger than this,” Ross said. “The crowds have been good and it’s been a lot of fun,” Watson added. Each act is between 30 and 50 minutes long and Ross and Watson sometimes invite guest comedians onstage with them. The shows change over time, but some themes stay the same. For example, family takes center stage in the act where Ross describes life as a married man and Watson tackles divorce. “We have two different sides to the same coin and we get to play off it,”

Ross said. “It’s a nice tandem.” He has been entertaining audiences for 20 years from improve nights in New York City to big gigs in Iraq and Japan. He said all that time onstage has helped improve his act. “I know how to write better now. I think I’ve grown a lot, and I know what works for me. As an act, you learn to develop a voice,” he said. Watson has been working comedy gigs for 13 years and agreed: “ My act is better than ever because it’s more honest — it’s more me.” He said his performance this summer is nearly all-new, taking a “no-holds barred” approach to discussing life and its frustrations.

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“I’m a guy from Jersey who’s aggravated about a lot of things,” Watson said. “The show is more fleshed out. For me, this has been a pretty big growth spurt.” Growing up in a self-described dysfunctional family set him up for life in the comedy business, he said. More than a decade after his first break into show business, he’s performed in all 50 states as well as abroad. Both comedians agreed they only have to tell the truth to get the audience to laugh. “A lot of weird things happen. I just have to remember what happened,” Ross said. Waves of Laughter runs every night except Sunday, starting at 9 p.m. in the in the Palmetto Room of the Princess Royale Hotel on 91st Street. Tickets cost $15 per person with two sodas included or $20 with two alcoholic drinks included. There are package deals for meals at the show, too. The show lasts roughly an hour and a half and will run through Aug. 31, when there will be a Sunday night show for Labor Day. Though children won’t be turned away, the show contains adult content. For more information, call 410723-4242. Visit www.jerseycomic.com for more information about Ross and a sample video of his act.

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Ocean City Surf Club hosts end-of-summer bash, Sun. By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) The Ocean City Surf Club will host its end-of-summer bash, a potluck open to members, family and friends, this Sunday, Aug. 10 at Assateague State Park. The bring-your-own food and drink celebration is a chance to socialize with other members and learn more about the club, said OCSC Vice President Brad Hoffman. “We’ve done a lot to build membership this summer. This is more of a relaxed, casual event for everybody to come let down their hair and relax with their family,” he said. Starting this year and gaining its official non-profit status in the spring, the OCSC has already grown to nearly 400 members, Hoffman said. Its goal is to celebrate the local ocean community and its heritage and future through fundraising, philanthropy and camaraderie. “We don’t want to just build good surfers; we want to build good people,” Hoffman said. The club has already hosted beach cleanups along Ocean City’s bays and St. Martins Neck as well as a longboard surfing competition in June, beach cleanups during the Dew Tour and surf lessons for Junior Beach Patrol campers. Members raised money to give three local high school seniors

scholarships at the end of the school year. In addition, members have met for a surf movie night at the Globe in Berlin, a mixer at the Longbord Café on 67th Street and other social events. The OCSC has even launched a retail program to help spread the word, Hoffman said. “We’ve really been successful in getting members involved locally, regionally, nationally and even a few internationally,” he said. “In a short time, (we’ve) really accomplished a lot.” Anyone who is interested in learning more about the OCSC or joining the club is invited to attend the potluck Sunday, where there will be scavenger hunts, relay races and cornhole tournaments; surfing, swimming and paddle boarding; and a camp fire and music. The beach bash will be an annual, end-of-summer event, Hoffman said. Join the celebration this Sunday, Aug. 10, from 4-10 p.m. in Assateague State Park. Attendees should bring their own food and drinks. The regular $3 entry fee to the state park applies, but the festivities are free. In case of rain, the beach bash will take place next Sunday, Aug. 17. Ocean City Surf Club membership costs $25 a year. Visit www.oceancitysurfclub.org to learn more about the club.

ALOC RECEPTION Above, Ocean City Councilwoman Mary Knight, left, chats with Matthew Meinhardt and Judy Dashiell of West Ocean City last Friday, during the opening reception for artists exhibiting their work this month at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. (Right) Art League of Ocean City Board vice president Emily Schwab, left, joins featured artist Mary M. Back, who paints seascapes and creates nauticalthemed pottery, at the August artists’ reception. PHOTOS COURTESY ALOC

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CHILDREN’S DAY Hallie, 8, and Lindsey, 5, Green of Smyrna, Del. pose with a bunny during the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Society’s Children’s Day on the Bay at Sunset Park on South Division Street, Sunday. Right, Don Schaefer of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary shows Mason Zander, 10, of Lancaster, Pa. how to tie nautical knots.

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‘Shark Week’ on Discovery Channel sensationalized Joson never heard of shark bite in OC, however, jellyfish menacing ocean creatures

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) “Shark Week” is one of TV’s longest running mustsee summer TV events boasting a 27year history. This year it returns to the Discovery Channel on Sunday, Aug.10. Lifeguards and beach patrons alike often find themselves glued to the TV to watch the informational shark-filled specials. While I too find it fascinating and highly informational, it is also quite sensationalized and does a tremendous job of frightening the public to the point where shark sightings seem to rise in Ocean City around this time. But actually they are really dolphin, skate and dead horseshoe crab sightings mistaken for a shark. When people ask me about shark attacks in Ocean City I tell them that I have spent all my life enjoying the beach and the ocean and I have

never heard of a shark bite in Ocean City. However there is one particular menacing ocean creature that I know of that can cause problems for our vacationers and that creature is the jellyfish. The reality is, shark attacks are highly unlikely. There has never been a recorded shark attack in Ocean City. Statistically speaking there is an array of accidents that are much more likely than a shark attack such as being struck by a flying beach umbrella, suffocating in a sand hole, or being struck by lightning. A jellyfish sting is more likely to happen than any of these situations. I have seen grown people cry and children run to their mothers for comfort after being stung by jellyfish. The type of jelly that we typically see in this area is known as the sea nettle. The sea nettle jellyfish is saucershaped with brown or red pigment and usually 6-12 inches in diameter. Long tentacles hang from the bell shape of the jellyfish and can extend several feet. These long tentacles can have thousands of nematocysts or stinging cells that act like harpoons See FOUR Page 61

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 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, free Delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-5243983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / 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. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th ST & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Serving Lunch & Dinner. Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Our Signature Tenderloin New Orleans is heaven on a plate- Blackened Filet Mignon topped with a Blackened Crabcake smothered in our spicy Hollandaise sauce & homemade Bourbon Bread Pudding topped with home-made ice cream & rum sauce. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / 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 and your favorite frozen drinks, beer and wine. Children’s menu. Live entertainment daily in season. Happy Hour daily 5-6pm, 2for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily 11am – 11pm, weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER, South Division & Boardwalk 410-289-3501, 3rd Street & Boardwalk 410289-2599, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy 410-524-9254, 70th Street & Coastal Hwy 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken served at S. Division and 70th Street locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare & American cuisine—Something for everyone our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks & seafood. Dine In, Carry Out, Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood.

Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FENWICK CRAB HOUSE, 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-539-2500 / www.crabcakeexpress.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Carry-out available. Casual dining. Open for lunch and dinner. Big crabs are our specialty. Perfect crabcakes are our passion. Seven different fish served 15 different ways! Great local seafood, good times and good service is our mission. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Awardwinning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-2502403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week. We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOBBIT, 81st Street Bayside in Rivendell Condo, Ocean City 410-524-8100 / www.thehobbitrestaurant.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended / Full bar / Open daily from 5-10 p.m. Full service bar with happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Ocean City's most complete dining experience. Breathtaking bay views with inventive American Cuisine. ■ HOOTERS, 123rd Street, Ocean City 410-2507081; Fifth Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690; and Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Hooters makes you happy at all three of our locations on 123rd Street Bayside, 5th Street on the Boardwalk, and our year round store in West Ocean City on the corner of route 50 and Keyser Point Road. Open daily at 11am. Enjoy our brand new menu with enjoyable juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, 12 delicious wing sauces, and signature seafood entrees. Have some drinks from our large bar menu including tropical frozen drinks and signature Hooters cocktails. Enjoy our large state of the art flat screen TV selection while receiving great service by our delightful Hooters Girls. We have a great apparel line for the 2014 season. Please make sure to pick up your Hooters souvenirs and T-Shirts before you leave town. Large parties are welcome and please call for private party information. Carry out available. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @hootersocmd. www.hootersofoc.com ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in

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town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR, 54th Street, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family dining in a casual setting. A unique twist on Eastern seaboard cuisine with a variety of steaks, chicken and fresh fish on the menu. Ky West is an elegant bungalow to get away to for a great meal or drinks in Ocean City. Serving local brews on tap, small batch wines and delicious signature cocktails, with live entertainment throughout the season and Happy Hour from 2-7 p.m. Open 7 Days, Sunday throught Thursday, 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday, noon. ■ MARINA DECK, 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411 / www.marinadeckrestaurant.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City, Maryland's #1 Seafood restaurant! Check out our delicious AYCE Menu: Steamed Shrimp, BBQ Ribs, Blue Crabs & Crab Legs. Relax and enjoy your dinner while the kids play in our brand new multi-level kids area! Join us for on our open air, roof top Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view! ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get ship-wrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ OCEAN CITY BREWING COMPANY, 56th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6682 / www.ocbrewingcompany.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No Reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family Restaurant. Craft Beer. Serving lunch and dinner daily 7 days a week, 11am-2am. Menu selections "Almost Famous" Made to Order Eggrolls, Gourmet Flatbreads, Signature Salads and Sandwiches, Soft Tacos, Fresh Burgers, and more. Happy Hour Sunday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. ■ OCM CRABS, 62nd Street, Ocean City 410-5246272 Carry-out and outside dining; 71st Street, Ocean City 410-520-0457 Carry-out, inside and outside dining / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required/ Beer & Wine (71st St location) / Family Restaurant serving lunch and dinner daily, 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Menu offers crabs by the dozen, ½ bushel, bushel or all-you-can-eat. The freshest seafood from the steamer, soups, sandwiches and platters. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional Dining Buffet - Carry Out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5pm - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet - Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring over 75 items including Snow Crab Legs, Carving Station, Made to Order Pasta, Handmade Crab Cakes & so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ 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 one of our classic burgers, fish and chips or steaks while watching the boardwalk sights. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening. ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1-800552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family dining in a casual setting. Traditional breakfast buffet includes waffles, eggs, pancakes, French toast, creamed chipped beef, bacon, ham, sausage, potatoes, cereals, danishes, fruit and more. Adults $9.95. Children 5-10 $6.25. Children 4 & younger eat free. Open daily 7am-11:30am. A la carte and children’s menu also available. ■ THE BRICK HOUSE PUB, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdhotels.com/brickhousepub / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this casual brew pub. Enjoy a lite bite, or watch the game on one of our huge flat-screen TV's. Dine on the freshest raw bar specialties, or try one of the local favorites, including fresh rockfish, shrimp, crab cakes, spicy hummus, juicy burgers and steaks, piping hot made-to-order pizzas, flavorful sandwiches and gourmet salads. Extensive micro-brew list and beers on tap. Happy hour specials daily. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous Bayfront Setting, specializing in Coastal Cuisine. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch/ Inside Outside Dining areas. Open-Air Bar and Live Entertainment. Check website for special events. ■ THE KITCHEN RESTAURANT, Corner of Philadelphia & Wicomico streets, Ocean City 410-289-2226 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Free Parking for customers. Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days per week. Home Style cooking Family atmosphere Reasonable price Breakfast features huge omelet’s, home-made cream chip beef delicious French toast and Momma’s Home-Made Greek Pasteries. Fresh produce from our own gardens. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City, 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian Style Restaurant, with great menu including Pasta, Wood Fired Pizzas, appetizers, plus Full Italian Deli with heros and catering for take outs. ■ UBER BAGELS & DELI, 126th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6128 / www.uberbagels.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Indoor and outdoor seating or carry out. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., everyday. Ocean City’s best bagel and deli featuring made-from-scratch, New York-style bagels. Full breakfast menu of bagels and spreads as well as egg sandwiches and lunch menu offers a huge selection of cold sandwiches featuring Boar’s head meats and cheeses. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Children’s Menu / Open year round - With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, it’s an elegant and friendly place serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also featuring the Zippy Lewis Lounge with HH from 4-7 p.m., Milton’s Outdoor Oceanfront Café and Barefoot Beach Bar in-season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus®burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m. Nightly food specials.

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Four species of jellyfish in Md. that can sting Continued from Page 59 and fire into the victim. This all sounds quite scary, but the sting from a sea nettle or any other jellyfish encountered in Ocean City is generally harmless. There are about four different species in Maryland that can sting. There are also several species that cannot sting. The sea nettle is the most prevalent of the stinging jellyfish. While causing moderate to severe discomfort, the pain and

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Sea nettle most prevalent of stinging jellyfish in Maryland Continued from Page 61 rain and fresh water runoff that occurs. If the water has a high salt content caused by little fresh water mixing with the salt water or it has a lower than normal salinity caused by large amounts of fresh water runoff mixing (like we have seen this year with all the spring rain) then the jellyfish population will be lower than normal. Jellyfish thrive when the salinity is in a normal range and the other factors are conducive (water temperature, wave action and wind direction). Considering the prevention of being stung, the best thing one could do is stay out of the water. But that’s not really fun, is it? One could also wear a rash guard, wetsuit or shirt while the jellyfish population is high. The sting of a sea nettle is typically not potent enough to go through clothing. The sting is even not strong enough to pierce tougher skin on the body. That is why we almost rarely see a sting on the hands or feet. Swimmers can also do what many lifeguards, surfers and I do. Just deal with it and realize the sting is not so bad and will probably go away in a short amount of time. By this point everyone is thinking,

“What is the best medicine if I am stung?” I am sure you have heard the entire spectrum of responses, including vinegar, baking soda, meat tenderizer, sand, urine, etc. We typically tell people, “time” is the best medicine. Removal of the sting cell or when the cell dies off is when the pain will be alleviated. Our lifeguards do typically carry a “stingkill” wipe in their medical kits that will help to alleviate some of the pain. If you feel that you have been stung, please seek assistance from our surf rescue technicians. As always, remember to “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” Note: With “Shark Week” coming up the number of question the Surf Rescue Technicians will be getting about sharks will see a substantial increase. What I always tell those who ask is that according to the International Shark attack registry, Maryland is the only state that could have a shark incident. (Many states can’t because they have no ocean exposure, ex. Colorado) that has none reported. But it only covers the period from the mid-1500s to the present. So I can’t comment on what happened when Columbus arrived.

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(Aug. 8, 2014) Legendary country western star, Rex Allen, Jr. has announced he will appear in West Ocean City for one show only in August on the occasion of his 67th birthday as part of his ongoing national tour schedule. Allen was the star of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yesteryearâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rex Allen, Jr. Statler Brothers Showâ&#x20AC;? on The Nashville Network (TNN) for more than eight years. During his ongoing recording career he has had more than 50 hits, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Over,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lonely Streetâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two Less Lonely People.â&#x20AC;? Critics acclaim him as truly a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living Legacyâ&#x20AC;? of country and western music. When Allen realized that the date of his concert in West Ocean City coincided with his birthday he decided to just make it a huge birthday party and celebrate with all his fans from days gone by. He promises there will be cake for everyone, but jokes that getting older means he might not be able to blow out that many candles anymore with one breath. His show will include remembrances of all the years he spent on television with The Statler Brothers as well as many tales and stories shared of his beloved father, Rex Sr., who was one of the Original Singing Cowboys and performed with Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. The show will take pace at The OC Jamboree in West Ocean City on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. Advance reservations are strongly urged for this performance. Tickets are on sale now and may be obtained by calling The OC Jamboree box office at 410-213-7581 or by going online at www.ocjam.com. All seating is reserved, theater style and strictly limited on a first come basis. Ticket cost is $35.

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Band Blue Crab Crossing to play in Berlin, Sunday

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will host a free Concert on the Lawn on Sunday, Aug. 10, featuring Blue Crab Crossing. The three-piece bluegrass band won the Berlin Fiddler’s Convention in 2011. Rhythm guitarist Lee Daniels, lead guitarist Bruce Wooster and bass fiddle player Kenneth Good have been playing together for six years. “We were in a gospel group together, and then we formed Blue Crab Crossing to be able to do bluegrass shows,” said Good. “We still have our fair share of gospel music that we can fall back on and we still enjoy it.” Banjo player Michele Green and mandolinist Mickey Justice are the most recent part-time additions to the band. “We’ve been doing a number of appearances with Michele and with Mickey Justice on mandolin and those two additions really solidified

Blue Crab Crossing, featuring Michele Green, Mickey Justice, Kenneth Good, Lee Daniels and Bruce Wooster, will play a Concert on the Lawn at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin on Sunday, Aug. 10.

the group over this spring and summer,” Good said. Ironically, the band’s Fiddler’s Convention win also marked their first proper live appearance. “That was our first week out and we won, so that was a lot of fun,” said Good. “Over the course of time we lost our young tenor – he went off to college – and we had to change banjo players for a variety of reasons, but that was a good launching point for Blue Crab Crossing.”

Good said the group plans on bringing classic and contemporary bluegrass to the Taylor House show, along with classic country, gospel and a few original songs about “life on the Eastern Shore.” “The show only lasts 60 minutes, so we’ll pack as much as we can in an hour,” Good said. “With Mickey and Michele there we’ll probably do an instrumental or two as well. “We want everybody to have a good time,” Good continued. “We

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Ride provides chance to daydream Family of four on bus takes Walker down memory lane; aromas of love guide pen

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) My children’s cooking class has come to an end. Proud parents clap for a job well done while the young chefs proudly gaze at their latest creation. Gaiety of reflection permeates a conversation within; I hope remembrances that a chef is also an artist continue the path of retention. Time to catch the bus is a reality; the warmth of the evening sun is much more comforting than the harsh reality of Mr. Winter. The sparkling hues of Coastal Highway are refracted in a dazzling luminance as businesses compete for the almighty dollar. But the accelerated streak of urbanism is simply a mirage to those who call the hustle and bustle “home.” Serenity is the subtle moment that allows me to be one with myself. Silence is my favorite friend, for a

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memory lane. The aromas of love are the guiding force of my pen. That being said, sophistication has taken on new depths. Children’s abilities to appreciate complexity and new flavors are indicative of a society progressing through the ages of intricacy. Roots are the foundation of family meals. Bridging the gap between youth and maturity is the issue for culinary contentment. The beach is synonymous with seafood that can open an incredible array of possibilities. Chowders are packed with goodies and perfect for any weather Mother Nature decides to bestow upon vacationers. But creating this delicious dish needs a few helpful hints to ensure a pot of “goodness.” Succulent shrimp, sweet scallops, and fish are the foundation of seafood chowder. They must not be overcooked; otherwise the proteins become rubbery and tough. Starting out with basic seafood stock, which can be purchased at any supermarket, and then adding additional ingredients results in a delicious, fortified stock. Also, the stock needs ample time to develop flavors. One and a half hours is the suggested time. Seafood chowder is packed with flaSee STOCK Page 66

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(Aug. 8, 2014) The Ocean City mayor and City Council along with Team Sandtastic and Special Event/T.E.A.M Productions, invite all to join in the official kickoff to OC Sandfest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to welcome Sandfest to our long list of activities and events,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Rick Meehan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sand sculptures and sand castles are some of the first things you do with your family when you visit the beach. During this time of the season we see an increase of families with young children. What better way to welcome these families and make memories that will last forever.â&#x20AC;? The sand-breaking ceremony will take place on the beach at North Division Street, Monday Aug. 18, at 8 a.m. Following the ceremony, internationally-renowned professional sand sculptors from Team Sandtastic will begin creating sand sculptures along the beach between North Division and Fourth streets. OC Sandfest is a two-week event, which will showcase the excitement of sand sculpting along with interactive family attractions and activities. From

Fourth annual Art in Nature Photo Festival, Aug. 8-10

(Aug. 8, 2014) Photography enthusiasts are invited to show their work during the fourth annual Art in Nature Photo Festival, Aug. 8-10 at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University. Participants may compete in the photo competition in either the professional, amateur or youth divisions and may enter their photographs in any of five categories: Birds, Plants and animals other than birds, Landscape/scenery, Black and white and Macro photography. Photographers compete for the chance to win top prizes, which includes cash, software supplied by Adobe SysSee PHOTOGRAPHERS Page 68

OC Sandfest will feature internationally-renowned professional sand sculptors from Team Sandtastic, creating sand sculptures along the beach between North Division and Fourth streets, as well as family events and activities including sand sculpting demonstrations and lessons, family games and sand sculpting competitions, Aug. 18-24, in the resort.

Aug. 18-22, visitors to Ocean City can watch as master champion sand sculptors transform the Ocean City beach sand into creative works of art. With Mother Nature hopefully on their side, the sculptures will remain on display through Aug. 31. The weekend of Aug. 23-24, will be filled with free fun family events and ac-

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For more than 40 years, Butcher has been preserving on film the untouched areas of natures’ landscape. Through his large format photography, he is able to express with elaborate detail and texture, the distinguished intricacy of each landscape. His photographs explore his personal relationship with the environment and the exquisite beauty and depth of his work will draw the viewer into that relationship with nature. Among Butcher’s many awards are Florida’s Artist Hall of Fame Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photography Association, and The Sierra Club’s Ansel

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For a complete listing of activities, competition rules and prizes visit the Ward Museum Web site at www.wardmuseum.org or call 410-742-4988, ext. 120. The cost for gallery and seminar admission is $10 for a three-day wristband, or $8 per day for seniors, students and children 12 and older. Children 12 and younger and Salisbury University ID holders get in free. Admission to the Photography Marketplace is free. Keynote address admission is $15.

WCAC accepting proposals from those wanting to teach (Aug. 8, 2014) Looking for more opportunities to teach art? To encourage art education in the local communities, the Worcester County Arts Council is seeking to expand its offerings of children and adult art classes and is currently accepting proposals from qualified instructors who would like to teach a variety of visual arts, performing arts, and other media, including writing and fine crafts. Instructors must have a passion for the arts and experience working with students at various levels. Classes and workshops will take place at the Worcester County Arts Council in Berlin.

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Buzby new member of WPS’s music faculty Director for 18 years of Instrumental Music at Abington Friends School

(Aug. 8, 2014) Christopher Buzby joins the music faculty at Worcester Preparatory School this September following 18 years as director of Instrumental Music at Abington Friends School (AFS) in Jenkintown, Pa., where he conducted the middle and upper school concert bands, orchestras and jazz ensembles and taught Music Appreciation, Music Theory and Digital Audio classes. He was also the arts department chair and seventh grade dean–administrative duties he held, alongside his music teaching duties, for seven years each. He is proudest of the growth of the AFS Music Program into one that now strongly supports multiple instrumental and choral music ensembles across all divisions of the school, boasting current music ensemble participation at 48 percent of the AFS student body. Buzby received a Bachelor of Music degree from Moravian College (Bethlehem, Pa.) in 1993 and his Master’s degree in Music Education from West Chester University (West Chester, Pa.) in 2005. He was also a performing and touring member of The Philadelphia Boys Choir and a member of his church choir throughout his teenage years, and at AFS he was an ardent and active participant in both the choral and theater programs. Buzby also composes, records, performs and sings in the internationally acclaimed band Echolyn – a five-piece original progressive rock/fusion ensemble that spent three years signed to Sony Music/Epic Records in the 1990’s. Echolyn has released multiple studio

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and live albums, performs and tours in the U.S., Canada and Europe and is finishing its 10th studio album, due for release this fall. His professional musical output has also earned him praise and mention in multiple progressive rock retrospectives and music journals. Most recently, in the November 2012 issue of Keyboard Magazine, several of Chris’ Echolyn keyboard scores and audio links were published. He and his wife, Alison recently moved full-

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Art League of Ocean City to offer Artist Talks programs (Aug. 8, 2014) The Art League of Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late summer Artist Talks will focus on two subjects this month: how to make better photographs and the art of transcendental meditation. George Evancho, life-long photographer and president of the Lewes/Rehoboth-based Coastal Camera Club, will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making Photographs, Not Just Taking Photographsâ&#x20AC;? Aug. 13-14, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. The first day he will discuss camera equipment, functions, accessories and lighting. Day 2 will concentrate on what makes a good photograph, how to focus the viewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention and the elements of composition. The talks are free and participants can attend one or both days. On Aug. 19, from 7-9 p.m., photographer and July Artist-in-Residence Kim

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Local women to be honored by Commission during event

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OPENING RECEPTION Gathering for a photo last Friday during the opening reception for artists exhibiting their works this month at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, from left, are Colleen Powell, Peggy Warfield, featured watercolorist and acrylic painter Nancy Orme Mysak and Angela Herbert-Hodges.

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(Aug. 8, 2014) The Worcester County Commission for Women, as part of its Oral History Project, will recognize local women who have encouraged achievement in others through their involvement in community life in Worcester County. This year, the women will be honored during a Gems Tea on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The honorees will share their life experiences in an interview, resulting in a documentary DVD that will be donated to each library in Worcester County. The Commission seeks nominations that include answers to four questions: 1. Please tell about your life in Worcester County. Were you born here?

When did you move here and why? Where did you live when you first came? 2. How has Worcester County changed? 3. Tell us about your biggest challenge, most important accomplishment, favorite memory, most memorable Worcester County person or event. 4. Please list your activities within Worcester County including any volunteer work you have done since living in the county. Nominations for Worcester County Gems should be mailed to: Gems Nominations, P.O. Box 1712, Berlin Md. 21811 no later than Friday, Aug. 15. If information, call 410-208-2569 or 410-707-6521.

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WELCOME BACK Boats await the raising of the Route 50 bridge, left, and at 6:25 p.m. on Monday they are able to pass under and head back to the docks they came from. Nearly all of these boats are entered into the 41st annual White Marlin Open fishing tournament. Monday was Day 1 of the five-day competition. A total of 264 boats out of 288 participating in the tournament traveled offshore Monday in search of white and blue marlin, tuna, dolphin, wahoo and shark. White Marlin Open weigh-ins are at Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street, Aug. 4-8, from 4-9:15 p.m.

Berlin composting opportunities (Aug. 8, 2014) Collaborative effort between Go Organic and The Good Farm will create a composting opportunity for the residents of Berlin. This is an effort to create value through food waste by building healthier soils to grow produce and to decrease the impact of unnecessary waste going to the landfill. After encouraging local residents to avoid big box stores and supermarkets by opting to buy from local producers and smaller independent businesses each August the past three years, Christie McDowell of The Good Farm is instead focusing on the waste stream of consumerism instead of sourcing.

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Wor. County govt. hosts blood drive

(Aug. 8, 2014) Worcester County Government is hosting a blood drive, Friday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill. The blood drive is open to both county employees and the public. Donors are required to show a photo ID or two other forms of ID. They must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. Worcester County committed to provide a minimum of 50 blood donors to help the Blood Bank of Delmarva during the summer when blood donations run low. For appointments, call 410-7494161 or visit www.delmarvablood.org.

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Maryland casinos generate $76M in revenue in July

(Aug. 8, 2014) The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency announced July 2014 revenue numbers for the state’s four casinos–Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. July’s combined statewide revenue totaled $75,990,338. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $7,510,684 from both slot machines and table games in July. Gross gaming revenue per unit per day was $178.15 for slot machines, $2,639.32 for banking table games and $430.90 for non-banking table games. Hollywood Casino’s July 2014 revenue decreased by $6,393, or .1 percent, from July 2013. Hollywood Casino Perryville operates 1,158 slot machines and 22 (12 banking and 10 non-banking) table games. Casino at Ocean Downs generated $6,096,097 in July, and its gross gaming revenue per unit per day was $245.81. Casino at Ocean Downs’ July 2014 revenue increased by $269,762, or 4.6 percent, from July 2013. The Casino at Ocean Downs operates 800 slot machines. Maryland Live Casino generated $58,224,177 from both slot machines and table games in July. Gross gaming revenue per unit per day was $280.68 for slot machines, $4,530.08 for banking table games and $1,394.80 for nonbanking table games. Maryland Live’s July 2014 revenue increased by $5,769,364, or 11 percent, from July 2013. Maryland Live Casino operates 4,222 slot machines and 189 (137 banking and 52 non-banking) table games. Rocky Gap Casino Resort generated $4,159,380 from both slot machines and table games in July. Gross gaming revenue per unit per day was $204.54 for slot machines, $1,024.81 for banking table games and $391.35 for nonbanking table games. Rocky Gap’s July 2014 revenue increased by $685,064, or 19.7 percent, from July 2013. Rocky Gap Casino Resort operates 577 slot machines and 17 table games (15 banking and 2 non-banking). In a year-to-year comparison, July 2014 casino revenue increased from July 2013 by $6,717,796, or 9.7 percent.

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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. 8

WHITE MARLIN OPEN — Harbour Island Marina, 14th Street and bay, Ocean City. Watch fish weigh-ins, 4-9 p.m. World’s largest billfish tournament. 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. Info: Jim Motsko, 410-289-9229, jmotsko289@aol.com or www.whitemarlinopen.com. MOVIES ON THE BEACH — Ocean City

beach at 27th Street, 8:30 p.m. Free movie featuring “The Nut Job.” Take a chair or blanket. Info: 800-626-2326.

BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901

Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.

FLEA MARKET — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 410-524-7474 or www.stpetersoc.com. STEPPING ON FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP — Atlantic Health Center, 9714

Healthway Drive, Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon. A well-researched falls prevention program for seniors. The workshop is free and meets for two hours a week for seven weeks, July 11-Aug. 22.

4TH ANNUAL ART IN NATURE PHOTO FESTIVAL — Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art,

909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury. The festival begins with keynote speaker and internationally renowned landscape photographer and environmentalist Clyde Butcher. Also featuring a photo competition for professionals, amateurs and youths. For a complete listing of activities, competition rules and prizes visit www.wardmuseum.org or call 410742-4988, Ext. 120.

SAT. Aug. 9 OC BEACH CLASSIC ULTIMATE FRISBEE TOURNAMENT — Ocean City beach at

909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury. Featuring a Photography Marketplace in the museum’s lobby, lectures, demonstrations, seminars and workshops. Also featuring a photo competition for professionals, amateurs and youths. For a complete listing of activities, competition rules and prizes visit www.wardmuseum.org or call 410-742-4988, Ext. 120.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196.

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park,

239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 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. Info: 410641-7717, Ext. 3006.

SUN. Aug. 10 OC BEACH CLASSIC ULTIMATE FRISBEE TOURNAMENT — Ocean City beach at

Somerset Street, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Alex Jacoski, alex.jacoski@gmail.com.

OC BEACH LIGHTS — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street, 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. A five-story tall inflatable sphere featuring an eight-minute, visual laser, lighting, special effects, video and audio production with visibility along the boardwalk. New fireworks effects added this year. Info: 800-6262326 or http://ocbeachlights.com.

OC CRUZERS CAR SHOW & MUSIC —

Somerset Street Plaza, downtown Ocean City, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Ocean City Cruzers will display approximately 15 vehicles. Owners will be on hand to talk with spectators about their cars. Music provided by Nate Clendenen Duo (acoustic rock) at 3 p.m. Free admission. Info: 410-289-7739 or www.ocdc.org.

SUNDAES IN THE PARK - Northside Park,

This preseason camp is designed to prepare young golfers, ages 12 and older, for the upcoming fall season. Cost is $150. Aug. 9-17. Register: Ocean Pines Pro Shop, 410-641-6057.

200 125th St. in Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Take picnic baskets and chairs to the park for ice cream sundaes and live entertainment. For a small fee, build your own ice cream sundae. Entertainment provided by Sir Rod “A Tribute to Rod Stewart” and Maryland DNR “Scales & Tales.” Also, a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Info: 800-626-2326 or http://town.oceancity.md.us/sep.html.

4TH ANNUAL ART IN NATURE PHOTO FESTIVAL — Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art,

BUFFET BREAKFAST — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St.

Somerset Street, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Alex Jacoski, alex.jacoski@gmail.com.

PRE-SEASON HIGH SCHOOL PREP GOLF —

Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, every second and fourth Sunday of each month, 8:30-11:30 a.m. With coffee and juice. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 11 and younger. Info: 410-524-7994.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — At-

lantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30 - 3:30 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. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529. SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in

Ocean Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.

5TH ANNUAL DELMARVA FREE TO BREATHE 5K RUN/WALK - Cape Hen-

lopen High School, 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, Del. Registration and check-in at 6 a.m., Opening rally at 7:30 a.m., 5K run/walk starts at 8 a.m., 1-mile walk starts at 8:15 a.m., Kids’ dash starts at 9:30 a.m., and Closing rally at 9:45 a.m. Proceeds benefit Free to Breathe. Register: www.freetobreathe.org. Registration costs are $25 online until Aug. 5; $28 for mail-in (must be received by Aug. 4); and $30 on event day.

4TH ANNUAL ART IN NATURE PHOTO FESTIVAL — Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art,

FREE CONCERT ON THE LAWN — Calvin B.

Taylor House Museum, 208 N. Main Street, Berlin, 6 p.m. Featuring Blue Crab Crossing Bluegrass Band. Take a chair and a picnic. Info: 410-641-1019 or www.taylorhousemuseum.org.

MON. Aug. 11

BEACH FIREWORKS — Ocean City beach

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.

4TH ANNUAL ‘WORLD’S LARGEST GOLF OUTING’ — Ocean Pines Golf & Country

Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive. The simultaneous golf outing will be played by more than 120 BCG-managed courses in 28 states. Golfer check-in, shotgun start and entry fee — which includes a $10 donation to Wounded Warrior Project, round of golf, cart rental, range balls, lunch, awards reception, on-course contests — vary by course. All golfers will be entered into a drawing to win a grandprize, and prizes can be earned by teams with the highest contribution levels and best scores of the day. Registration: www.worldslargestgolfouting.com.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,

Sweet Adeline’s, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-641-6876.

HISTORIC MUSEUM OPEN — Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Worcester Highway, Showell, 1-4 p.m., Mondays through October. Info: 410251-2849.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL — Bethany

United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City, 5:30-8 p.m., Aug. 11-15. The theme is Promise Island. Evening begins with dinner followed by Vacation Bible School events. Open to all ages and free of charge. Pre-registration is recommended. Info: 410-641-2186 or Behany21811@gmail.com.

TUES. Aug. 12

BEACH FIREWORKS — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street, 10 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays during July and August. Each show is approximately 8 minutes long and visible along the Boardwalk. Info: 800-626-2326 or www.ococean.com. DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP — The Parke at Ocean Pines, 1-

at N. Division Street, 10 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays during July and August. Each show is approximately 8 minutes long and visible along the Boardwalk. Info: 800-626-2326 or www.ococean.com.

3:30 p.m. For diabetics and their caregivers. Designed to help those affected by diabetes better manage their condition. Pre-registration required: Laura Small, 410-629-6820.

FREE MOVIE MONDAY — White Horse

9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m., every Tuesday through Sept. 2. Menu is choice

Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Featuring “Turbo.” Info: 410-641-7052.

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of steamed crabs (if available), crab cakes (broiled or fried), fried or baked flounder and fried calamari. Also available are corn on the cob, French fries, hot dogs, pizza and various sides. Cash bar. Crab and shrimp orders must be made in advance: 410-524-7994, Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ — The Uni-

versity of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service offers free clinics at the Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, on Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m., May through September. Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions. Samples may be brought for testing in a plastic bag marked with name and phone number. All services are free of charge.

Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410250-2645.

DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB —

Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302-200-DANCE (3262).

KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every

beach at N. Division Street, 8 p.m. Featuring Christopher Dean Band “Blues & Soul.” Take a blanket or chair. Info: 800-626-2326.

Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:45 a.m. Except the third Wednesday of the month when it takes place at Halls Restaurant, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 7:45 a.m., through September. Info: d.landis@mchsi.com or 410641-7330.

MOVIES ON THE BEACH — Carousel Re-

O.C. BOARDWALK LABYRINTH OPEN — St.

WED. Aug. 13

CONCERTS ON THE BEACH — Ocean City

sort Hotel and Condominiums, 118th Street and oceanfront, Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.” Take beach chairs or a blanket. Info: 800-626-2326.

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean

City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and

Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, inside Dewees Hall, 302 N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays through Sept. 24. Replica of the 12th century original is available for walking with candlelight and sacred music; wheelchair accessible. Info: 410-2893453 or 443-880-7608.

Precious Boutique Artisans and Crafts Boutique

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Rt 50 West Ocean City, Suite 12 • 410-213-0305 Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday Closed

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BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.

THURS. Aug. 14

SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS — Sunset

Park, S. Division Street, bayside, Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Featuring Lovin’ Cup (rock). Admission is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. It is recommended to take own seating. Info: 800-626-2326, 410289-7739 or www.ocdc.org.

FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH — Princess Royale, 9100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “Soul Surfer.” Take a chair or blanket. Info: 800-6262326. FREE CONCERT — White Horse Park, 239

Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Featuring “The Uptown Band.” Info: 410-6417052.

OCEAN PINES GARDEN CLUB MEETING —

Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m. Guest speaker on Fall Plantings. Info: Gail Jankowski, 410-208-3470. Interested visitors welcome to all meetings.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,

Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577.

BINGO — American Legion Post 166,

2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City,

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every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410289-3166.

CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474.

ONGOING EVENTS WORCESTER COUNTY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library,

11107 Cathell Road, second Tuesday of each month, 2:30-4 p.m. Info: 410-2083132.

FREE FAMILY PROGRAMS — Ocean City

Life-Saving Station Museum, located at the south end of the Boardwalk, 813 S. Atlantic Ave. Museum offers daily summer programs beginning at 10 a.m., through Aug. 30. Topics include beach safety, aquarium feeding, knot tying, history and all about sharks. Info: Sandy, 410-289-4991, sandy@ocmuseum.org or www.ocmuseum.org.

FREE CIRCUS — Jolly Roger Amusement

Park, 2901 N. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, through Aug. 16. Free Circus every night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Free parking and free admission.

OC TALL SHIP EVENT — Ocean City, bayside, between Third and Fourth streets, Aug. 1 through Sept. 1. The El Galeon is a replica of the 16th century ships that Spanish explorers sailed on to discover Florida and much of the New World. The El Galeon will be open for tours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day with special sunset hours on Friday nights from 6-9 p.m. Admission cost $15 for adults, $11 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger. Advance tickets available for $12/$8 by visiting www.tallshipevent.com. OCEAN CITY HOTEL WEEK — Townwide

and West Ocean City, Aug. 17-28. Participating hotels will offer a variety of deals, including free night stays and tiered discounts for multiple night stays. Info: 410-289-6733 or www.oceancityhotelweek.com.

AUGUST 8, 2014

81 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

WASTEWATER OPERATOR The Town of Selbyville has opportunities for ambitious people to fill current part-time and/or full-time openings. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of varied trades and be able to lift heavy objects and climb ladders. Having a minimum DE Class I Wastewater License is a plus at hire; it is required to be obtained within 1 year of hire date. Compensation for work will be commensurate with your experience and skills. Work on alternate weekends and/or holidays is required. The town has liberal health benefits, retirement program, education program, paid vacation and holidays for full-time employees. Drug testing and Driving Record Check prior to hiring is required. Send resume and completed application to:

Robert Dickerson, Town of Selbyville PO Box 106, Selbyville, DE 19975 Applications can be picked up at

Town Hall, 68 W. Church St., Selbyville, DE 19975 or on the internet at: townofselbyville.com Call for more information: 302.436.8314

---Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!

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

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Room Attendant, Front Desk, Housekeeping Housestaff, Overnight Cleaner (11pm-7am), Server, Banquet Server, Busser/Room Service Seasonal: Dishwasher (4pm-12am)

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

Distribution Center Team Member – Retail Line Processor South Moon Under is currently seeking Part-time Retail Line Processors, Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4 pm as needed and some Saturdays. This position is currently located in our Berlin, MD location, but will be moving to Salisbury on or about the fall, 2014. Responsibilities:

Retail Line Processors are responsible for ticketing, sensoring and stripping merchandise. Qualifications required: - High school diploma or GED - Attention to detail - Strong work ethic - Ability to lift and carry at least 30 pounds - Extensive standing and walking during the work shift - Assisting in handling daily deliveries - Team player - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Our Warehouse Processors enjoy: - Competitive pay - Career advancement opportunities

For immediate consideration, please forward a cover letter and resume to Maggie Sweeney at msweeney@southmoonunder.com or stop into 619 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, MD to complete an application. Please, no phone calls. The above information outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No Visa Sponsorship available for this position. South Moon Under is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse workplace.

HELP WANTED

Come work for OC’s finest Now hiring Line Cooks and Dishwashers, AM & PM shifts. Pay based on experience. Apply in person @ Macky’s Bar & Grill, Bayside, 54th St. Amateur Models Needed Earn up to $300 daily. Call Amy @ 443-397-3552.

Retail Associates!

Several Associates needed to work on an as needed basis to support our busy Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin. Apply by visiting our website: www.coastalhospice.org Joint Commission Accredited EOE

FRONTIER TOWN CAMP STORE Full time position available. Jack-of-all-trades needed. Duties include but not limited to maintenance, stocking, filling coolers, checking in merchandise and filling propane tanks. Will train the right person. Must be available weekends and holidays. Email resume to lynn@frontiertown.com or contact Lynn at 410-641-0074

HELP WANTED

Hiring Year Round Experienced Line Cook for Italian/American Restaurant. Apply in person Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City.

FT, Y/R Maintenance Supervisor-Great benefits and pay. Exp. pref. Apply in person @ Club Ocean Villas II, 105 120th St.

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

Convention & Conference Service Manager

Seeking an experienced and motivated CS Manager with experience in Hotel sales and catering. Attention to detail and follow up a must. Training & Benefits available. Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

Bayside Resort Golf is now hiring. Great pay and benefits at a Beautiful Resort Location! Hosts Bussers Dishwashers Breakfast Cooks Servers Snack Bar Attendants Call The Cove Bar & Grille - just 10 minutes from MD/DE line: 302.436.3200 or apply in person: 31806 Lakeview Drive; Selbyville, DE 19975 Arctic Heating & Air Conditioning is looking for a F/T INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN Must be able to completely install residential and light commercial heating and air conditioning equipment and be familiar with duct design and fabrication. Candidates must have a positive attitude with excellent customer service skills. OSHA training is required but can be provided. Must have and provide a clean driving record. We are a drug free work place and offer benefits. Pay up to $30/hour. Fax resume to 410-641-1437 or email to arctic301@verizon.net

MAINTENANCE POSITION FULL TIME/YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!

Mid-rise condominium seeks dedicated individual who is ready and willing to work. The position requires a detail oriented person to assist in keeping the building clean, safe and running properly. Daily duties will include in-depth cleaning, painting, occasional light plumbing and electrical as well as some carpentry and candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must have reliable transportation as position comes with occasional on-call duties. The job is full time/year round with weekends and some Holidays required during the summer season. Pay negotiable and a FULL benefits package with retirement savings will be offered to the right candidate after a positive performance review. Must pass all background and drug tests. Email resumes to antiguaoc@verizon.net or visit Antigua Condominium, 8500 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 to fill out an application.

HELP WANTED

PHILLIPS SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS Position: Maintenance Year Round/Full Time. Skills, Knowledge & Personal Characteristics: General maintenance experience, light carpentry, plumbing and electrical knowledge, safety conscious, steady and dependable, ability to flex work schedule to accommodate after hours and weekends. Must have transportation. Contact: Marcus Quillen at 410-289-6821.

HELP WANTED

PT Receptionist needed for Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Holidays, nights and weekends a must. Great for a second job. Please send your resume to alevesque@mid-atlanticltc.com or fax to 410-641-0328. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Busy salon in Gold Coast Mall is now hiring FT or PT, experienced Nail Tech. Please call 410-524-7606 to set up a confidential interview.

Dispatcher/Communications Officer Ocean Pines Police Department

The Ocean Pines Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Dispatcher/Communications Officer. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, be a U.S. citizen, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have vision correctable to 20/20. Applicants must also have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and have no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, moral turpitude or domestic violence. A post-offer physical exam and drug test shall be required. Starting salary is $24,000 for non-certified applicants, but may be adjusted for applicants who are currently certified or who have been certified as police communications officers in the State of Maryland. There is an excellent fringe benefit package, including night differential pay, health insurance, 401K retirement plan, plus personal and sick leave. The application deadline for this position is August 29, 2014. To obtain an application or additional information concerning this position, contact the Ocean Pines Police Department at 410641-7747 or request an application from their website at www.oceanpines.org Applications may also be picked up in person at the Ocean Pines Police Department located 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811.

Enovative Technologies is hiring Year round Bishopville office offering great pay and benefits with travel and growth opportunities:

Awesome Sales reps / managers

We are looking for aggressive and outgoing sales reps to join our travelling trade show sales team. We sell health and fitness products in trade shows around the country. This is a salary and commission based position. Our workers make on average $300-$600 per day. Part Time or Full Time--This is a year round position. We always have work. Experience preferred but we will train the right candidates. Call our Sales directors to schedule interview Michal 443-373-1319 or Steve 443-949-5556. Also needed: Web Sales Support Staff - $2,000-$3,000 a month DOE Experienced Telemarketer- Warm calls, outgoing to existing customers draw + commission $3,000-$6,000 a month earning potential. Entry level positions: Warehouse Clerk - $9-10.50 an hour DOE Data Entry Clerk- $9-$10.50 an hour DOE Customer Service Manager - $25-30K DOE All Office Positions include Full Benefit Packages

For office positions do not call, apply online at: http://www.enovativetech.com/careers

PUT COLOR IN YOUR CLASSIFIEDS! CALL 410-723-6397

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HELP WANTED

Century Taxi - Now hiring day & night Taxi Drivers and 15 passenger Shuttle bus Drivers. Call 302-245-5041. No answer, please leave message.

NOW HIRING!!

Overnight Production Crew ($8.00-$9.00) Apply online at: delmarvadd.com

Pino’s Pizza Hiring Now! Counter/Phones: hourly, plus tips Delivery Drivers: hourly, plus BIG tips 4:30pm-10pm, or 10pm-4:30am

Apply in person @ 81st St., and also text 410-422-4780

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

HELP WANTED

- Certified HVAC Tech - Year Round Housekeepers

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

Touch of Italy is seeking experienced year round people for our locations in Delaware and Maryland: EXPERIENCED ONLY Bartenders Deli Help Line Cooks Host/Hostess Server Managers & Assist Managers Please send your resume or an email in confidence to Jobs@TouchOfItaly.com or call us at 410-213-5230, LEAVE A MESSAGE.

(an equal opportunity employer)

RENTALS

YR - Small, Furn. Efficiency. Oceanside w/outdoor pool on 61st St. Building has WiFi and laundry room. $875/mo. includes water, electric and Direct TV. No smoking/pets. 443-504-4460 Seasonal Student RentalsGreat location in West Ocean City. $100 per week. Utilities included. 631-949-3342

2BR/1BA Condo For Rent on 28th St. Fully furnished. $985/mo. Call 312-6182000. For video visit http://youtube/fw303j-30ii.

Y/R Rentals - Berlin Rentals starting at $1150. Bunting Realty, Inc. 410-641-3313

Ocean City Today

RENTALS

apt., large yard, storage shed. $950/mo. + security Call 443-397-8919. Rent to Own - 3BR/1.5BA, 2-story Home w/basement in Salisbury. Completely remodeled. New HVAC, freshly painted (inside & outside), hardwood flooring, W/D, deck, FP, cedar closet, garage. A must see! 240620-3040 Y/R, Bishopville/Selbyville Area - 3BR/1BA Home. No smoking/pets. $850/mo. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555

2BR/1BA - newly renovated

SUMMER RENTALS $300/week Sleeps 4, Pool, Internet

Rambler Motel 9942 Elm St., right behind Starbucks

Call 410-213-1764

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com

WINTER RENTAL Opens Sept. 1st. Month to Month till April 1st. Blue Turtle Apts. on 57th St., oceanside. 2BR/1BA, full furn., kitch., lvg. rm. Cable incl. Elect. Incl. up to $150 a month. Rent is $600 to $650 depending on 1 or 2 persons. Two person max. $300 holding/sec. deposit. Quiet required 24/7 inside & out. No stereos, pets or smoking inside. Only 2 left in this 4plex. units 1 and 2 on 1st floor. See at JuneWeek.com or visit between 11am-1pm Saturdays for a peek. 410-422-4780

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

Reduced! $19,000 CASH 2BR/2BA Mobile - 10 min. to the beach. Next to County Boat ramp. Ground rent$400/mo. includes water, sewer, trash & taxes. Call Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555.

Willards, 3BR/2BA Home LR, family rm, hardwood floors, gorgeous large kitchen, 2-car garage on 1/2 acre. $194,500 Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555. ~ Open House ~ Aug. 9th, 9am-2pm Waterfront Below Market Value $370,000 Must Sell ~ Make An Offer 4BR/2.5BA, Hot Tub Room, All new flooring, EnergyStar Home, Dock for 30’ boat. Too many upgrades to mention. A must see. 7 Teal Circle, Northgate, OP 410-251-4931 Will discuss Owner Financing or Lease to Buy options. Owner is licensed realtor, Agents welcome!

RENTALS

Single Family Homes Starting at $800 Apartments Starting at $660 Condos Starting at $950

Office Space w/immediate availability, reception area & private office w/view. Plenty of customer parking in a great Ocean Pines location! Rent includes all CAM, trash removal, water & sewer. $700/mo.

CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200

REAL ESTATE

Open 7 Days A Week for property viewing in: * Berlin * Ocean City * * Ocean Pines * * Snow Hill *

REAL ESTATE

OCEANFRONT, 2-STORY PENTHOUSE

Now Accepting Applications for Cooks, Servers, Counter Help & Delivery Drivers Top pay, meal play & paid weekly. Come in for Interview on Wednesday @ 11:00 am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)

Classifieds 410-723-6397

11204 COASTAL HWY., PENTHOUSE 5 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

DEEPLY DISCOUNTED, PRICED TO SELL AT $279,000 FORECLOSURE!! BANKS LOSS YOUR GAIN!!

2-LEVEL, SPACIOUS, 2BR/2.5BA, PENTHOUSE CONDO IS DIRECT OCEANFRONT AND FULL BAY VIEW. POOL. ALL AMENITIES. PROPERTY IS IN NEED OF PAINT, CARPET CLEANING AND EASY UPGRADES. POSSIBLE SHORT-TERM PRIVATE FINANCING WITH 20% DP. VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT www.mdhomesellers.com FOR PICS AND OTHER FORECLOSURE OPPORTUNITIES IN MD. BROKERS PROTECTED CALL JIM SAPIA 443-745-6905 / 443-812-8919 OR EMAIL JAMESSAPIA1@GMAIL.COM MD LICENSED RE AGENT

LOTS & ACREAGE

1.9 Acre, Waterfront Lot in W.O.C. For Sale - PRIVATE, outstanding OC skyline & Assateague views. All perks are there! REDUCED to $199,999. Call 609-6176520.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

WOC Office Space Great for professional i.e. Real Estate, Law Firm, Medical Herring Creek Prof. Ctr. 1000 Sq. Ft. $1,000/mo. negotiable 443497-0514 Two Units Available Rt. 50 in West Ocean City 1800 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1728 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1574 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 2211 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1500 sq. ft. Warehouse Space in Bishopville Call 443-497-4200

COMMERCIAL

Restaurant For Sale – Berlin Former Boomers Restaurant, at the corner of Main Street and Rt. 113. Fully equipped 90 seat restaurant, lots of nice equipment, all in excellent shape. Great location for Diner, Family Restaurant, Breakfast, Pizza, lots of potential. Located across from the county ball fields and Worcester Prep School with great exposure to Rt. 113. A new hotel is planned for across the highway. Berlin needs a family restaurant. Eat-in, carryout and delivery all permitted uses. Possible location for franchise redevelopment. Contact Spiro for more info – spiro@ocrooms.com or 443-497-0514. BERLIN OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT - approximately 200 sq. ft. ea. Utils. included. $275/ mo. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300.

Upscale Mid-town Office Space in O.C. for Lease.

Office For Rent in WOC. 900 sq. ft. in Stephen Decatur Business Park. Call for details 443-373-1319.

Last Suite available. 2150 sq. ft. Flexible floor plan. Call Brian 443-880-2225

SERVICES SERVICES

Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555

Commercial Office Space for Rent

High Visibility, Parking, Illuminated Signage On Coastal Highway Great for Real Estate, Medical, Law Firm, etc. Long Terms Available Let’s Talk… 410-726-8891 Email: byronanthony@ comcast.net

FURNITURE FURNITURE

Mattress Sale - Special Queen Set - $199. Same day delivery. Mattress Masters, Ocean Pines. 410-6415307.

Downsizing!!

REAL ESTATE LICENSE

Furniture Sale - Casual dining set, coffee and end tables, bunk bed with double and a twin, daybed, foosball & air hockey tables, stand up freezer, TV’s, office furniture, washer and dryer, refrigerator, 2 high bar chairs. Call 410-991-5602 for private showing.

ED SMITH REAL ESTATE SCHOOL

Pre-Licensing Real Estate Classes

Pt. 1. Sept. 10th, 11th, 12th, 2014 Pt. 2. Sept. 23rd, 24th, 25th, 2014 8:00 am-5:30 pm

AUGUST 8, 2014

DONATIONS

Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Please contact Gary at 410-726-1051 for more information.

YARD SALE YARD SALE

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Ordinance 2014-21 TOWN OF OCEAN CITY OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2015 Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council for the Town of Ocean City that Ordinance 2014-21 was introduced for First Reading on August 4, 2014. A complete copy of this ordinance is posted in the lobby of City Hall on 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of Ocean City, Maryland, that the following fund revenue and departmental expenditures, together with certain restrictions and authorizations are adopted: General Fund

1ST READING

General Fund

1ST READING

AMENDMENT # 2

FY - 2014 A.

FY - 2014

Anticipated Revenue: Property Taxes

B. Anticipated Expenditures: $

Other Taxes

42,112,140

General Government

15,963,405

Public Safety

3,890,285 35,198,210

Licenses and Permits

4,106,323

General Public Works/Beach Maintenance

5,147,281

Revenue From Other Agencies

5,992,458

Sanitation and Waste Removal

5,645,750

Charges For Current Services

9,333,579

Highways and Streets

5,592,055

Fines and Forfeitures

725,216

Economic Development - Tourism

7,953,323

Other Revenue

561,270

Culture and Recreation

7,335,327

Bond Proceeds

979,579

Debt Service

Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue

2,360,657 $

82,134,627

5,339,468

Total Expenditures

76,101,699

To Transportation Fund

1,722,688

To Airport Fund

256,932

To Convention Center

1,313,060

To Vehicle Trust Total Revenue

82,134,627

and Other Financing Sources

Transportation

7,234,336 $

Capacity/Impact Fees

Wastewater

Airport

Course

3,903,961 $

2,026,787 $

12,469,570 $

1,237,941 $

2,145,848

75,600

132,000

State and Federal Grants

4,015,315

1,365,655

Food and Beverage Tax

1,130,000

Build America Bond Subsidy

119,966

139,546

168,815

1,071,314

506,862

23,774

11,275

9,408,770

1,470,127

Prior Year Reserves Bond Proceeds Transfer-In From General Fund Total Revenue

0 $

0 7,449,482 $

1,722,688 9,810,779 $

1,313,060 16,315,586 $

0 14,698,525 $

256,932 1,518,647 $

0 2,157,123

296,897 $

1,059,949

Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services

2,017,613 $

3,620,948 $

2,861,027 $

4,098,768 $

Non-Personal Services

2,999,653

3,415,507

1,626,462

3,904,064

1,078,776

1,086,385

Capital Outlay

1,365,000

2,774,324

9,408,770

3,170,447

1,315

Debt Service

1,067,216

2,319,327

3,525,246

142,974

9,474

Transfer to General Fund Transfer to Reserves Total Expenditures

0 7,449,482 $

0 9,810,779 $

100,000 16,315,586 $

0 14,698,525 $

0 1,518,647 $

0 2,157,123

Information

Service

Vehicle

Risk

Pension &

Capital

Technology

Center

Trust

Management

OPEB Trust

Projects

Anticipated Revenue: Charges to Other Funds

9,314,132 $

Investment Earnings/Other

1,857,726 $ 0

52,422

4,995,000

State and Federal Grants

3,401,239

Employee Contributions

1,780,000

Sale of Capital Assets/Contributions

123,500

2,244,223

12,009

10,456

407,350

0 1,869,735 $

0 5,082,540 $

340,248 6,371,927 $

Bond Proceeds Prior Year Reserves General Fund Contribution Total Revenue B.

Golf

Center

Anticipated Revenue: Service Charges

Convention Water

2,400,000 82,134,627

and Other Financing Uses

Enterprise Funds: A.

340,248

To Capital Projects Total Expenditures

5,072,084 $

2,099,590 $

2,232,519 $

0 2,284,941 $

0 16,089,132 $

2,670,000 4,914,223

0 $

Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services

956,119 $

1,771,887 $

913,616

3,310,653

762,471

2,036,435

250,000

Capital Outlay

5,609,456

Benefit Payments

5,600,000

Reserve for Retirement Benefit

10,239,132

Non-Personal Services

Capital Projects Total Expenditures

0 1,869,735 $

0 5,082,540 $

0 $

0 6,371,927 $

248,506 $

0 2,284,941 $

0 16,089,132 $

0 4,914,223 4,914,223

Special Authorization - Budget Manager The Budget Manager shall be authorized to reallocate departmental appropriations among the various objects of expenditures as she deems necessary. Such changes shall be approved by the Finance Administrator & City Manager

Restrictions - City Manager: A.

The utilization of any contingency appropriation shall be accomplished only with prior authorization from the Mayor and Council.

Utilization of appropriations established in the Capital Improvement Fund may be accomplished only with the express approval of the Mayor and Council.

Tax Rate: An Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.472 per $100 of assessed valuation of real property and a rate of $1.29 per $100 of assessed valuation of corporate and personal property tax is required to fund this budget. INTRODUCED at a meeting of the City Council of Ocean City, Maryland held on August 4, 2014. SECOND READING of this ordinance shall be held at a meeting of the Mayor and City Council on August 18, 2014.

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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 58 NOTTINGHAM LANE BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER 23-C-14-000657 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from David M. Woody and Kathleen S. Woody recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4507, folio 265, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 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 4507, folio 265, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 3260, folio 93. 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 $15,000.00 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 tendered 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 5.50000% 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 $500.00 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, Melissa L. Cassell, Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-8/7/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 7601 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #305 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jeffrey Nengel a/k/a Jeffrey Keith Nengel and Laura Nengel a/k/a Laura Jean Nengel, dated August 15, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4765, folio 350 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 22, 2014 AT 1:40 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 305 in the “Coral Seas Condominium”, Tax ID #10-432391 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 $53,000 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 refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 32736. 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-8/7/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10336 HARRISON RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Dana D. Collick and Natoshia C. Collick, dated May 29, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3741, folio 224 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 25, 2014 AT 2:35 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 $9,000 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 to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 4004 JONES RD. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from John W. Russell and Jennifer M. Russell, dated November 24, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5585, folio 232 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 25, 2014 AT 2:36 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 $36,000 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 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 #2013-35303) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-8/7/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 708 HURRICANE RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Helen M. Metz, dated April 26, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4422, folio 716 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 15, 2014 AT 3:00 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 #10-187044 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 $34,000 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 refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale.

Trustees’ file number 35235. 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-7/31/3t _________________________________ 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 403-A LARK LA. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 18, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3959, Folio 56 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $142,050.00 and an original interest rate of 6.000% 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, 2014 AT 4:00 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 $18,000 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. 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. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________ 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 718 MOORING RD., UNIT #104B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 2, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4791, Folio 295 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $235,800.00 and an original interest rate of 7.995% 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, 2014 AT 4:03 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. 104B in the

“Chateau Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $30,000 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. 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. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M.

Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE WAVES CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-0630 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at The Waves Condominium building located at 13500 Coastal Highway, Oceanside, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. Units

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(15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE WAVES CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-0631 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at The Waves Condominium building located at 13500 Coastal Highway, Oceanside, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2014 AT 9:15 A.M. Units

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PUBLIC NOTICES record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2014 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HWY., SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

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assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. The cost of title documents, settlement costs, 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 following ratification of sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Christopher G. Mancini, Trustee, 410-723-1400. OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE WAVES CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-0632 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at The Waves Condominium building located at 13500 Coastal Highway, Oceanside, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on

with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2014 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE WAVES CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., at the Golden Sands Club Condominium, 10900 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, all that property designated as Golden Sands Club Condominium Unit No. 1902, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof as established pursuant to a Condominium Master Deed and By-Laws dated July 2, 1975, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber F.W.H. No. 479, folio 548, et seq., as amended, and pursuant also to the plats described therein and as further described in a deed recorded at Liber 4706, folio 509, 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 time and place of sale. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the secured party in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash or certified check will be due within 20 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 and water charges, and condominium assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2014 AT 9:30 A.M. Units

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By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-0633 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at The Waves Condominium building located at 13500 Coastal Highway, Oceanside, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2014 AT 9:45 A.M. Units

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Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of The Waves Condominium as established pursuant to a Time Share Instrument recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Amendments thereto, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2014 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 701 SECOND ST. A/R/T/A 701 2ND ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated February 15, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4674, Folio 747 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $112,800.00 and an original interest rate of 6.875% 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 12, 2014 AT 4:03 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICES The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $14,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. 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. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________

COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 442545 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Randall J. Rolls David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Wendy E. Rapp 11 Garrett Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001541

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tute Trustees, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of August, 2014. Provided a copy of this Order is inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 11th day of August, 2014. The Report states the amount of the Foreclosure Sale to be $240,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court of Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 15th day of July, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of August, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 11th day of August, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $201,499.32. The property sold herein is known as 11 Garrett Drive, Berlin, MD 21811. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: STREET CLOSING Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and Council of Ocean City that a public hearing will be held on: Monday, August 18, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. at the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, Maryland, for the purpose of considering whether to close that portion of the bed of Seabay Drive between 61st Street and Route 90 and thereafter to convey all the right, title, interest and estate of the Mayor and Council of Ocean City unto Inns of Ocean LLC. At said public hearing, the Council will consider whether or not it is in the public’s interest to close the bed of Seabay Drive at this location. OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________

Morris/Hardwick/Schneider, LLC 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, Maryland 21237

Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Carrie B. Lowman aka Carrie Nathan and Jacob A. Nathan Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C14000068

MARK H. WITTSTADT GERARD WM. WITTSTADT, JR. Substitute Trustees 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, Maryland 21237 V Ahmad J. Awadallah Said Qibaa 402 Dueling Way Berlin, Maryland 21811 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE #23C14000271

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 15th day of July, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of the real property known as 402 Dueling Way, Berlin, Maryland 21811, being the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Mark H. Wittstadt and Gerard Wm. Wittstadt, Jr., Substi-

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361

2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $110,500.00. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-7/24/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-5 (Zoning - Off-Street Loading Spaces) was passed by the County Commissioners on July 22, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-321(a). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection regarding the number of loading spaces required for commercial, industrial or business uses receiving materials or merchandise by tractor-trailer to clarify that the approving authority, the Department of Development Review & Permitting, determines when such off-street loading spaces are required.) § ZS 1-321(d). (Adds this subsection to provide that the loading space requirements may be modified or waived by the Planning Commission in cases where strict compliance would cause undue hardship.) 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-7/31/3t _________________________________ ATTENTION COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN, CLAMMERS, LOBSTERMEN AND WATERMEN

REQUEST FOR BIDS

NOTICE

West Ocean City Commercial Boat Slip Leases Worcester County, Maryland

ORDERED, this 18th day of July, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 17 Rabbit Run 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 18th day of August, 2014 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 11th day of August,

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, 2014 and expiring September 22, 2016. All bidders must be a bona fide commer-

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PUBLIC NOTICES cial 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 11, 2014 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 $25.00. 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 Officer for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering any factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries should be directed to Kathy Whited, Budget Officer, at (410) 632-1194. OCD-7/31/2t _________________________________

A request has been submitted to replace 531’ of bulkhead within 18” of existing wood bulkhead on west and north side with 13’ of replacement bulkhead on southeast end in front of storm drains to be extended. 17 new finger piers 10’ x 3’ along south side in existing slips. 531’ of landward walkway 3’ wide from new bulkhead back over old. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 120 53rd ST Parcel # 6759-1-3 -0113- in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Just-Rite Marine Structures, Inc. Owner: Bay Spot Condo PW14-069 A request has been submitted to install one beamless boatlift, 13’ x 10’ “Magnum S” or approved equal by engineer. This project proposes no new piles, and no channelward encroachment. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 778 94th Street, Unit 104Slip P-2 Parcel # 9647-2-0-0115398916 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Carpenter Engineering, LLC Owner: Leonard J. Reeder PW14-073 Board of Port Wardens Blake McGrath, Chairman Valerie Gaskill, Attorney OCD-7/31/2t _________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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 14TH, 2014 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to install a combination boatlift/PWC lift includes 15.5” x 20’ aluminum catwalk into existing slip onto existing poles channelward 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 201 Windward Drive, Unit 1, Parcel # 3838A—0 -0116-131898 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Traci & Perry Toskov PW14-068

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014 At 7:00 pm To consider amending Chapter 110, Zoning, Article IV. Districts, Division 2. R-1 Single-Family Residential District, and Division 7. MH Mobile Home Residential District for the purpose of regulating short-term and long-term rentals to protect the character and compatibility of the districts as single-family neighborhoods. APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #14-14100003) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives per-

sons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-7/31/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014 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. 14-30, on the lands of Irving Stalls, requesting an afterthe-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet to 42.3 feet (an encroachment of 7.7 feet) associated with a landing and steps and an after-the-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet to 48.9 feet (an encroachment of 1.1 feet) associated with a shed, both measured from the centerline of the road right-of-way, in the R-4 General Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-208(b)(2), ZS 1-208(d)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 12205 Goose Lane, at the intersection of Goose Lane and Muskrattown Road, Tax Map 10, Parcel 166, Lot 52, in the Frank Savage Subdivision, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 14-33, on the lands of Ronald and Margaret Stoudt and the lands of Glenn and Virginia Milbourne, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed right side yard setback on Lot 327 from 6 feet to 0 feet (an encroachment of 6 feet), associated with a proposed shared dock, all of which are associated with two existing single-family dwellings, in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1207(b)(2), ZS 1-207(d)(6), ZS 1-305 and ZS 1-335, located at 2 Windward Court and 249 Teal Circle, at the intersection of Windward Court and Teal Circle, Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 327 and Lot 328, of the Ocean Pines Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 14-32, on the lands of Martin & Eileen Kaelin, requesting

an after-the-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed left side yard setback from 6 feet to 0.27 feet (an encroachment of 5.73 feet), associated with an accessory structure in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1207(b)(2), ZS 1-207(d)(1) and ZS 1305, located at 42 Seabreeze Road, approximately 214 feet south of Ocean Parkway, Tax Map 16, Parcel 38, Section 1, Lot 229, of the Ocean Pines Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 14-29, on the lands of Johnson Family Trust, requesting an after-the-fact special exception to establish a commercial riding and boarding stable, and two variances to the Ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 200 feet to 110.5 feet (an encroachment of 89.5 feet) and 200 feet to 134.5 feet (an encroachment of 65.5’) associated with an existing stable in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-201(c)(17), and ZS 1305, located at 7530 Cedartown Road, approximately 970 feet east of Double Bridges Road, Tax Map 56, Parcel 100, Lot 1, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-7/31/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. AMY BRACISZEWSKI AKA AMY K. BRACISZEWSKI CHARLES BRACISZEWSKI 12412 Windsor Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-000398

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PUBLIC NOTICES True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. MARGIE C. HOMBURG 11204 Coastal Highway, Unit #5PH Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14000648

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 25th day of July, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 11204 Coastal Highway, Unit #5PH, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 25th day of August, 2014, 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 18th day of August, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $241,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________ 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. Gregory T. Parker, Cynthia L. Parker, Gregory Parker and Cynthia Parker Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13001461

NOTICE ORDERED, this 25th day of July, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 209 East Martin Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 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

25th day of August, 2014 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 18th day of August, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $52,496.42. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Thomas Pirritano Nancy E. Pirritano 10 81st Street #103 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14000273

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 24th day of July, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 10 81st Street #103, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 25th day of August, 2014, 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 18th day of August, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $252,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15664 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SANDRA WODLINGER AKA: SANDRA HELENE WODLINGER, SANDIE WODLINGER Notice is given that Debra Sue Wodlinger, 10138 Westpark Preserve Blvd., Tampa, FL 33625 and Stuart B. Wodlinger, 1225 Martha Custis Dr. #215, Alexandria, VA 22302, was on July 23, 2014 appointed Personal

Representative of the estate of Sandra Wodlinger who died on June 26, 2014, 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 23rd day of January, 2015. 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. Debra Sue Wodlinger Stuart B. Wodlinger Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 31, 2014 OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY, P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15670 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ALEX BERKOVICH Notice is given that Darlene Brown, 6426 Knoll Hill Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on July 28, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alex Berkovich who died on June 13, 2014, 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 28th day of January, 2015. 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. Darlene Brown Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 31, 2014 OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15660 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Sussex County, DE appointed Donna L. Hauf, 38838 Sea Gull Road, Selbyville, DE 19975 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of David Keith Hauf who died on June 28, 2014 domiciled in Delaware, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Sean Rumbel whose address is 103 Oak Ave., Glen Burnie, MD 21061. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative 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 foreign personal representative mails or 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 two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after

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PUBLIC NOTICES that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Donna L. Hauf Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: July 31, 2014 OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A., Attorneys 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600 Mark S. Devan, et al as Substituted Trustees VS. Julie A. Giordano Samuel J. Giordano, III IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-000402

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 29th day of July, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County that the sale of the property being described as the above-mentioned proceeding, known as 12608 Coastal Highway, Unit 4, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 1st day of September, 2014, provided that a copy of this Notice be inserted in some newspaper in Worcester County once in each of three successive weeks on or before the 25th day of August, 2014. The Report states the amount of sale to be $68,800.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/7/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of a Class “B” Beer, 7 Day License From Goolee’s Grille, LLC to Seaside enterprises, LLC And Application for an Upgrade in Type from Beer to a Class "B" BEER-WINE License, 7

Day, By Jeremy Robert Meyer, 404 Pennsylvania Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland 21801; Anna Christine Meyer, 404 Pennsylvania Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland 21801; George John Stakias, 130 Jamestown Road, Unit B, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Seaside Enterprises, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Goolee’s Grille 203 N. Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: August 20, 2014 @ 1:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-8/7/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE A request for live entertainment outside within fenced patios with a maximum of three pieces four nights per week has been made for a Class "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Charles, 2 Riverside Drive, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851; Mark Reeves, 2 Riverside Drive, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851; Leslie Reeves, 2 Riverside Drive, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851. For: S.M.M.R., Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Riverside Grill 2 Riveside Drive Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: August 20, 2014 @ 1:20 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-8/7/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE A request to permit music upstairs until 10 p.m., A request to modify restriction to “No Food and Alcohol Beverage services will be initiated upstairs after 9:30 p.m., and A request to allow food on the first floor deck after 10 p.m. have been made for a Class "B" BEER-WINELIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Kevin Myers, 12502 Deer Point Circle, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: OC Bar, LLC For the premises known as and located at:

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Class & Type from a Class “A” to a Class “D” And from Beer-Wine to Beer-Wine-Liquor. Class "D" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Tarak Y. Patel, 249 South Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For: Rudra One Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Town Market Basket 308 East Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: August 20, 2014 @ 3:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-8/7/2t _________________________________

ADVERTISEMENT Town of Ocean City, Maryland Police & Fire/EMS Uniforms The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Police & Fire/EMS Uniforms in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Uniforms may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Town’s website, http://oceancitymd.gov/ City_Manager/bids.html. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, September 08th, 2014 by 4:30 p.m. and will be opened

and read aloud at the Mayor and City Council Work Session held on September 09th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to Town of Ocean City, Attn: City Manager, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue Room 230, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Completed Bid Documents may or may not be accepted, Council will use their discretion in determining acceptance of late Completed Bid Documents. Minority business enterprise vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the Uniform Contract. Catrice Parsons, CPSM Procurement Manager Town of Ocean City, Maryland OCD-8/7/1t _________________________________ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ 10441 RACETRACK ROAD SUITE 2 BERLIN, MD 21811

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15667 Notice is given that the Orphans’ Court of Lancaster County, PA appointed Mary Ann Leaman, 480 Ginger Pat Drive, East Earl, PA 17519 and Thomas Roger Minnich, 220 Woodland View Drive, York, PA 17406 as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Romayne L. Martin who died on April 24, 2014 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Regan J.R. Smith whose address is 10441 Racetrack Road, Unit 2, Berlin, MD 21811. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative 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 foreign personal representative mails or 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 two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Mary Ann Leaman Thomas Roger Minnich Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: July 31, 2014 OCD-7/31/3t _________________________________

Commentary

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OUR OPINION

Costumed characters ok on Bdwk.

Let’s clear something up – despite some justifiable concerns from City Hall, not every costumed performer on the Boardwalk is a child molester. Of the four street performers this newspaper has met, one is a long-time local who made his own costume. Another is a part-time resident from Minnesota, and bought his costume off Ebay. Two more are Eastern European J-1 students who share their costumes with friends, who also bought them off Ebay. They all do it between shifts at their regular hotel or restaurant jobs. Unlike the infamous Times Square characters in New York, none of them are pushy with tourists to donate. Many visitors don’t tip. $10 an hour is average for weeknights, maybe a bit more on the weekends. Some do it more for the fun. They’re entertainers – it’s how they unwind, rather than going on an alcohol-fueled rampage that ends with a contribution to this month’s OCPD Taser stats. The OCPD has logged 22 reported rapes and 37 other sexual offenses so far this year. None of them, that we are aware of, have come from costumed performers. The vast majority of public support for any measures against Boardwalk characters will come from people who simply don’t like the idea of them (or, conversely, like the idea of being judgmental without cause). The truth is, the proliferation of costumed characters is a symptom, not the disease. And the desire to put on a Disney suit and make a few bucks is not reason enough itself to get shaken down by the police. If this is the legal theory the town is operating under, it may as well start doing background checks on every visitor. Voluntarily choosing a vacation destination where every other shop sells some T-shirts with offensive terms could also be construed as evidence of sexual perversion.

Marlin leave for show biz THE PUBLIC EYE

By Stewart Dobson Anglers pondering the recent absence of marlin off the coast were shocked to learn this week that the usual excuses for not catching anything – too cold, too hot, too calm, too rough, etc. – had

nothing to do with their scarcity. Straight from Hollywood comes a report that these gamefish have been hired by the Syfy Channel for its next epic thriller, “Marlinado.” Sharknado 2 having been just bad, as opposed to funny-bad, network executives concluded that their next attempt needed more glamor and marlin fit the bill, as it were.

The storyline is that a marlin-infused tornado sets down on Wall Street, thereby setting up the conflict: “It’s the White Marlin vs. the Barracudas! Who Will Win?” Viewers will be surprised to learn that the financial district has many hot stockbrokers prone to running around in torn blouses. Some of them are women. “If this works, said one executive, the sky’s the limit.”

GRAPHICS BY STEWART DOBSON

Remembering White Marlin Open debut EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK Okay, so it’s not like I was there with the founding fathers or anything. But I do take a special interest in this year’s 41st White Marlin Open, because I was there for the first one in 1974. By I was the sports editor Phil of the Eastern Shore Jacobs Times and the Beachcomber, and I can remember meeting with tournament founder Jim Motsko. There was a White Marlin banner created and he told me then about the excitement this tournament would create. Don’t forget, this was long before the Internet, and the ways of marketing some-

times came down to posters, banners and T-Shirts. Now you use your favorite search engine, and there’s an ocean’s worth of White Marlin Open information available. Back then, the grand prize was $20,000. Now the winnings reach into the millions of dollars. Just over 50 boats participated back then. Vince Soranson’s 68.5-pound white marlin was the tournament winner. He also caught the tournament’s heaviest tuna at 19 pounds. Now that the White Marlin Open has grown to become one of Ocean City’s major summer events and attractions, it just reminds me of what life was like back in 1974. My editor then was Gee Williams, now Berlin’s mayor. I was an intern in between my junior and senior year at the University of Maryland, College Park. I was more accustomed to covering the Terps’ basketball

Next up: “Megaflounder.”

team playing on “Tobacco Road” and the then national champion lacrosse squad. But here in Ocean City I was to be the sports editor of the two publications. So in my world of covering basketball, football and lacrosse for the University of Maryland, I thought I’d pretty much be covering restaurant softball leagues and rec lacrosse here. There was some of that, yes. But on the first day of my new job, Gee presented me with two items. One was a list of phone numbers of guys to call at various fishing tackle shops. The other item was a wall-sized map of fishing locations Ocean City fishermen frequent. There went my Baltimore Orioles poster I was going to tack on the wall. Instead, I was instructed to learn the names and locations of places like Jack Spot, the Washington and Baltimore See WHITE Page 93

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Argument leads to threats of three people with knife

HOOKED! A white marlin jumps out of the water Monday. It was hooked, then released by angler Hilmar Helgason aboard the boat, Yellowfin, one of 288 boats participating in the 41st annual White Marlin Open. See story on page 41. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY

White Marlin Open, prime assignment for new reporter Continued from Page 92 Canyons, the Twin Wrecks and other offshore fishing hot spots. I also decided to go visit the owners of the tackle shops so I could introduce myself as someone who would be entirely reliant on their information. By the end of the summer internship, I knew more about the hoochie lure than anyone back home in Baltimore would care to discuss. And I remember asking fishermen very seriously “what color hoochie did you use to catch the fish you caught?” On a couple of occasions, I went out on the fishing boats and did my level best not to get nauseous looking through the viewfinder of a single lens camera while the guy in the fighting chair was pulling in a silvery gamefish with the help of a first mate. There was a day when I would meet Capt. Guy at 4 a.m. for an entire day of actually going to Jacks Spot or one of the canyons. He was hosting a couple of men who had hoped to catch tuna that day. I don’t remember much about the actual fishing. What I marveled at was Capt. Guy’s incredible knowledge of fishing, the ocean and mostly his common sense outlooks on life. He took us far out into the ocean where we saw two fishing factory vessels,

one from an Asian country, and the other from the former Soviet Union. Capt. Guy pointed his binoculars towards them and told me to take a look. He was so angry at what he saw. There were huge nets being pulled in and men in yellow hard hats scurrying around the two gigantic ships, literally yanking out of the ocean anything and everything. Being with him as we would eventually turn back towards Ocean City was an experience I cherish to this day. Capt. Guy used to take out celebrities fishing for the show “American Sportsman.” But on this day it was just a couple of nice guys fishing for fun, a first mate, the captain and me. That day changed my entire outlook on sportfishing. Out in the sun on the ocean had a college basketball arena beat by a mile. I do remember when the White Marlin Open got started. And I am extremely happy that it has grown to become an important part of Ocean City life. For some, it might have just put us on the map, the fishing map, that is. Enjoy the photographs and coverage of our Managing Editor Lisa Capitelli of the Open this weeks’ edition.

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2014) A 37-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested July 30 after allegedly taking a vehicle and threatening three people with a knife. Ocean City police were called to the 51st Street condo because of a report of a man threatening people with the weapon. When the officer arrived at the condo, it was in complete disarray and appeared as though there had been a struggle. Broken glass was strewn across the floor and trash was dumped out and spread around the unit. A woman, one of three people in the unit, had cut her foot on the glass. The officer told the people to leave so he could verify the alleged perpetrator of the assaults was not there. The perpetrator was not there, but the officer found a knife in the dining room. The woman who had cut her foot told the officer that she and Douglas R. Groff had been in Ocean City together and argued about what they were going to do on July 28. Groff reportedly told her he was going to take her car to “blow off steam.” She told him not to take it, but he took it anyway, according to the charging document.

On July 30, Groff allegedly attacked her and two other people in the unit with a knife. Earlier, they had all been at a popular nightspot when the woman and Groff got into another argument. Groff left and returned to the unit. When the others returned, he tried to deny them entry, but they were able to get into the unit, where another argument between the woman and Groff started. Groff then reportedly got a knife from the kitchen and raised it above his head as if he was going to stab someone. The woman and another person tackled Groff to the ground and the fourth person in the unit stepped on Groff’s arm and removed the knife from his hand. When they let Groff get up, he went to the balcony and the woman closed and locked the balcony’s sliding glass door. Groff allegedly tried to break the door by throwing a chair at it. When she told him she was going to call police, he jumped from the balcony and ran away. He returned later and was arrested. He was charged with three counts of first-degree assault, carrying a dangerous weapon with the intent to injure and unauthorized removal of property.

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10818 Ocean Gateway (Rt. 50)

410-250-8030

443-664-6692

410-213-1733

(adj. The Purple Moose Saloon)

(next to SuperFresh)

443-513-4870

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