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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) Another plan for an Ocean City park has been put on the back burner, this time so Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito can meet with residents at the end of the month to discuss a proposed pickleball court at Gorman Park at 136th Street. Earlier this year, city officials were notified that their application for a Community Parks and Playgrounds grant to install a pickleball court in Gorman Park was i n c l u d e d ‘We went into in the the house of a 2 0 1 8 gentleman who Maryland has concerns, Capital b u d g e t . and shut the T h r o u g h door, and we the Deheard no partment sound at all.’ of Natural — Susan Petito Resources g r a n t , Ocean City will receive $115,000 for the court. But some park area neighbors expressed concerns about the noise the paddle game might make. To find out, the recreation department staff played a test game in the park with wooden racquets in July. “We went into the house of a gentleman who has concerns, and shut the door, and we heard no sound at all,” Petito said during the July Recreation and Parks Commission meeting. “His house See DNR Page 7
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THE WHO? Why, that’s the Maryland Park Service screech owl from Assateague, that’s who. It and a few traveling companions landed in Sunset Park Sunday afternoon for the annual “Children’s Day on the Bay,” presented by the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum and sponsored by the Ocean City Development Corporation. Also at the event downtown were other birds of prey, snakes, turtles, games and demonstrations.
Car chase starts here, ends in Del. It’s up Boardwalk, out to Coastal Hwy. and stalls out in Bethany
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) A New York man was arrested last Saturday after he led police on a car chase that started at the Ocean
City Inlet area, continued onto the Boardwalk and ended over the Delaware state line around 1 a.m. Michael Gallahad, 61, of New York City was arrested by Fenwick Island police after his vehicle stalled out on Route 1 north of Bethany Beach, Ocean City Police spokeswoman Lindsay Richard said.
Ocean City Police reportedly saw Gallahad drive a Ford Transit Van erratically in the inlet lot in the early hours on Aug. 5. “[He] was driving in a diagonal line across the parking lanes and did not have the headlights on. He also drove through the emergency exit of See POLICE Page 5
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Aug. 11, 2017) Economic development is the name of the game during this year’s Maryland Association of Counties Conference next week at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, as government officials and staff from all over the state convene to share notes and attend classes, panels and seminars. “This year the theme is ‘You’re Hired!,’ which focuses on economic development challenges and solutions. We’re exploring what we can do to bring in new businesses while nurturing existing entrepreneurs,” Virginia White, member services director of MACo, said. MACo’s annual conference attracts more than 2,000 people who serve in Maryland’s local governments. County elected officials and staff, state officials and department leaders, senators and delegates, congressmen, and representatives from commercial and nonprofit organizations will gather next Wednesday through Saturday to discuss challenges and opportunities facing Maryland’s residents. Gov. Larry Hogan, Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, and cabinet members are expected to participate throughout the conference, with featured events including the Governor’s Cabinet Reception and the governor’s closing address. See THOUSANDS Page 5
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Amendment boosts budget by $9.84 million City officials seek to move money to recognize radio lease, property purchases
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) Ocean City officials are seeking to transfer money from one account to another by passing a second budget amendment to the fiscal year 2017 budget that would increase the overall financial package by $9.84 million. Budget Manager Jennie Knapp told the City Council last Tuesday there were two major line items that were covered by the amendment: the purchases of a lot on Second Street and the Philadelphia Avenue Post Office, and a lease for the fire department’s new radio equipment. “The biggest expense was our land
purchase [at $3.3 million]. We bud- cost will be billed to the departments geted for potential land acquisition ex- that use the radio systems,” Knapp said pense and we used $120,000 for following the meeting. settlement costs. Under the budget Then we issued a amendment, the $84 bond for $2.9 mil- ‘We have enough for a payment million general fund lion for the actual for this year, 2018 and 2019. will increase by purchase,” Knapp $3.68 million. That After that, the cost will be said during the work reflects additional billed to the departments session. “The other revenue, including that use the radio systems.’ the $2.9 million large increase is the Budget Manager radio capital lease bond for the proppurchase at almost erty purchase. Jennie Knapp $5.8 million.” There was also The radio lease is $548,104 in room for $5.5 million, with the principal and and income tax, $178,000 in permit interest payment at $258,670 for FY17. fees and $484,667 in other streams, inKnapp said this loan is not included in cluding the Crown Castle cell system the general fund, as it will be covered agreement. Notably, Ocean City picked through the water tower cell antennae up $653,000 after increasing the parkmonthly fees paid by users. ing fees and the meter’s service dates. “We have enough for a payment for Expenses rose to $4.16 million bethis year, 2018 and 2019. After that, the cause of the land purchases, but Knapp
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said the city reduced spending by roughly $477,000 to bring that cost down to $3.68 million. This was done by using funds set aside to hire a strategic planning consultant and other accounts and reducing the convention center fund transfer by $30,500. Other expenses include $22,000 transfer to Eagle’s Landing Golf Course to cover an expected shortfall, $65,500 for a design of the new Whiteside tram facility and $63,235 in an inlet parking lot barcoding system and re-decking the Boardwalk. Knapp recommended transferring $1.68 million from the fund balance, the resort’s financial backup cushion, to cover all costs. The City Council unanimously passed the budget amendment on first reading during Monday’s session. Second reading for the budget amendment is set for Aug. 21.
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much a part of the conference as anything else,” White said. “We can pull our membership in together to get together with fewer office-type distractions.” Clay Stamp, Ocean City’s first Emergency Services Director who has also been tapped to run both the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the Opioid Operational Command Center, will be leading a forum on the topic, along with a team of experts. Other session topics include economic development opportunities around specific industries in Maryland, including agri-tourism, energy, technology, manufacturing and the sharing economy. The conference will adjourn on Saturday following a closing address by Gov. Hogan.
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hind him until he crossed into Fenwick Island. “He was driving erratically at speeds up to 60 mph at times,” Richard said. After driving 10 miles, Gallahad drove another 8 miles in Delaware before his van stalled and he was arrested. Gallahad was taken to Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Delaware, although Richard said it was uncertain whether he was injured or sent there for observation as a precaution. He was later jailed in Delaware. Ocean City Police have issued Gallahad 27 traffic citations for various offenses. Additional traffic citations or criminal charges in Worcester County could be pending.
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DNR grants connected to ball game puts resort in pickle court. Continued from Page 1 As for putting the pickleball court is right across the street from the downtown, planning for the Third park.” Although the test showed no noise, Street recreation complex park would Recreation and Parks Commission have to be accelerated. Although Chairman and Councilman Wayne councilmembers who sit on the Recs Hartman proposed two alternatives: and Parks Commission can generally remove the three-sided racquetball agree what amenities could be placed court and put the pickleball court in there, they elected to wait for Strategic Planning sessions next fall before its place, or to install it downtown. Hartman said that he received hiring an architect. “If that’s the desire of the council, three emails from residents near Gorman park, that include other people then you would have to build it [the pickleball court] opposed to the pickwithin a year. That leball court based means we’d have to on the noise level. ‘If it’s truly not wanted by move forward very After asking a few the community and not quickly with a residents last month, he said the wanted by the people at this plan,” Petito said. “The grant is also consensus is to put meeting, I don’t see the specific for Gorman the pickleball court sense in moving forward.’ Park, so we’d have where the old racto go through a quetball court is. Recreation and Parks to change During a parks Commission Chairman and process locations. We’ve master plan session on Aug. 1, Hartman Councilman Wayne Hartman never done that before.” said that the possiHartman pushed bility of moving pickleball to the Third Street recre- to have all options explored at a ation complex was also ideal, because meeting with the residents living it could use additional grant funding near Gorman Park. Petito was origifor overall construction efforts. For nally ordered to discuss the results of months, the Recs and Parks Commis- last month’s pickleball noise test, but sion has floated rough renovation Hartman was confident that other loideas for the Third Street Park, with cations would be suggested. “If it’s truly not wanted by the no clear action taken. “If we have a situation where we’re community and not wanted by the rebuilding, money to rebuild the park people at this meeting, I don’t see the in a place where it’s welcome and it sense in moving forward. Why move saves taxpayer dollars, wouldn’t that forward with something that the residents don’t want?” Hartman asked. be ideal?” Hartman asked. The pickleball court could be “I’m sure the racquetball court will be placed in either location, but the brought up. Let’s wait for a bigger aurecreation department has pointed dience.” Petito is set to meet with the resiout that each decision has a downside. Petito said during earlier dents living near Gorman Park on meetings that the three-sided rac- Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be quetball court was well-used by the held at the Northside Park complex community and that property own- on 125th Street. The meeting’s finders bought houses there knowing ings will be brought to the full counabout the noise that came from that cil.
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) The Ocean City Council and volunteer groups are tackling trash from cigarette butts to paper plates on the beach but the staff that drives the beach sweepers say that glass buried under the sand is becoming a bigger problem. “Over the last three years, we’ve been finding more alcohol bottles and glass, and it’s getting worse each year,” said Public Works Deputy Director John VanFossen. “With a paper cup or a plate, our beach sanitizers gets it easily. But they’ll bury the bottles under the surface of the sand and someone could step on it.” Every night starting around 9 p.m., roughly six Public Works employees get to work cleaning the beach. Leading the charge is the
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Ten hours of ‘invisible work’ keeps sand tidy every day Continued from Page 8 don’t see it,” Wimbrow said. “It’s not a beer or soda bottles we’re seeing people take out there,” VanFossen added. “We’re finding wine bottles and other containers. Some end up in the trash barrels, where we get it and others say, ‘why should I walk 20 yards over there to throw it away?’” The amount of trash collected depends on the day of the week or the month, such as July versus June. On a slow day like Wednesdays, the beach sweeper tractors’ 10-cubic-yard container may not be filled during a shift. Saturdays could require having to dump those boxes into off-site containers two or three times a night. “Fourth of July is the single worse day,” Wimbrow said. “We might need to make six to eight dumps, because there’s tens of thousands of people out there. This year we saw a lot of fireworks out there.” These weren’t firecrackers left on the sand, but large rockets that could “hurt someone if they stood too close,” VanFossen said. With every other summer day in Ocean City, Public Works employees have seen it all excavated from the sands. “Paper plates, paper cups, beer bottles, pizza boxes, diapers,” Main-
tenance Manager Tom Dy listed among the things he’s found. “There’s broken chairs, tents, shoes, clothes, coolers left behind as well.” Abandoned or broken items left on the beach is “beach debris” among the Public Works staff. If the beach sweeping equipment isn’t capable of picking it up, three works and another tractor is sent out with a flatbed trailer. Those workers grab the items as the tractors drives up to the Delaware line. After the beach sweepers finish the job, the trash goes to the Public Works headquarters on 65th Street. Metal items like tents and chairs are recycled, but other trash, like Ocean City’s household trash, is incinerated by Corvanta Energy in Pennsylvania. In Wimbrow’s and Dy’s eyes, there’s been few complaints because they and the other employees work as if they’re invisible. “People go to bed; the beach is dirty. People wake up; the beach is clean and they have no idea how that happened,” Wimbrow said. “Sometimes we get a call about not going to a spot. We don’t bypass anyone … we just don’t know what happens after we take care of it.” “There’s a lot of work going into keeping the beach clean that no one thinks about,” Dy said.
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Bob Banach, organizer of weekly beach cleanups since January 2016, said during the course of normal trash gathering — generally at the ends of single streets, he could recover hundreds of plastic drinking straws from the sand.
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counting for its size difficult. It’s composed primarily of plastic, chemical sludge and other debris, according to National Geographic. A recently released study by reBy Brian Gilliland searchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University Associate Editor (Aug. 11, 2017) Fast food drinks, of Georgia concluded that 9.1 billion mixed drinks, juice boxes, milk- tons of plastic were produced globally shakes, table service beverages, since 1950, and up to 7 billion tons frozen drinks — most, if not all, of are no longer in use. But for the nine these are served somewhere in the re- percent recycled and the additional sort and most, if not all, come with an 12 percent that has been incinerated, accessory: a plastic drinking straw. the rest — about 5.5 billion tons, is With some critics argue the num- left lying around. Bob Banach, organizer of weekly ber is too low and others remain convinced it’s too high, the most cleanups at selected beach locations common number encountered for es- every Tuesday since January 2016 in timating drinking straw usage is in Ocean City, knows where at least the U.S. is 500 milsome of the plastics, lion per day. including several ‘We easily find a couple of In Ocean City, hundred drinking hundred straws per week, situated on a barstraws, end up. rier island sur“I hate plastic, I and after a big storm we rounded on three tell you what,” he get a heck of a lot.’ sides by water and said. “We easily find Bob Banach lined with bars, a couple of hundred grills, restaurants straws per week, and eateries of all shapes and sizes, and after a big storm we get a heck of plenty of the resort’s share of those a lot.” straws and other plastics end up in Banach said since the cleanups the waterways. started, he and his ad hoc groups of Only so much can be done, as volunteers have been picking up trash receptacles can overflow, more and more trash on the beach. garbage bags break, rain washes “More Styrofoam, more plastic trash away and the wind can carry bags, cups,” he said. “There’s just too plastic away faster than an Olympic much money to be made making it all runner can sprint after it. new.” It’s been reported by several Some places in town have taken sources that 80 percent of debris steps to mitigate straw use. found in the ocean comes from land, “You get a straw with your drink if and 80 percent of that debris is made you’re inside the property and on the of plastic. sand, but not if you’re in the water,” The Great Pacific garbage patch, Justin Grimes, manager at Seacrets, discovered in 1988, is estimated to be said. “If you’re having a frozen drink, the size of Texas at its smallest, and you get one straw and you have to twice that at its largest. The depth keep that one if you’re having anand density of the debris makes acSee LOCALS Page 12
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Locals clean up resort’s trash, as animals ingest it Continued from Page 11 other. We want as little plastic out there as possible.” The Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the oceans, started a program to highlight what it calls ocean-friendly restaurants. A restaurant must meet several mandatory criteria and a few optional requirements to be designated as an ocean-friendly restaurant. The mandatory requirements include no plastic foam use, proper recycling, reusable tableware and eliminating plastic bags for takeaway orders. A restaurant may choose three of the following, in addition to the five mandatory restrictions, to earn the designation: plastic straws only on request, no beverages sold in plastic bottles, discounts for customers who use reusable mugs, vegetarian and vegan meal options, water conservation and LED lighting plus Energy Star rated appliances. One restaurant earned this designation in the resort so far, Mother’s Cantina on 28th Street. “It requires a commitment to adhere to the requirements, but it’s absolutely worth the effort,” Neely James, owner, said. Especially the recycling requirement, because the resort doesn’t offer curbside pickup. James, and husband Ryan, use his 1999 Ford pickup to make recycling runs a couple of times per week in order to keep the designation. “We’ve had a little pushback because we don’t offer straws unless they ask. At home, you don’t want one, but at restaurants it’s expected. Like anything else this is a slow-moving change in our culture,” James said. The restaurant has signs inside the dining room and the menus explaining the policy. “They help the customer understand, and it starts a conversation with the customers and staff, and also between the guests at the tables about the impact,” she said. Another danger of plastics and straws is that the food and beverage residue on them make them seem like food sources for wildlife. Banach, a professional photographer and owner of www.oceancitycool.com, has seen more than his share of animals trying to eat what they’re not able to digest. “I have a lot of pictures of seagulls trying to eat bits of plastic — that stuff is everywhere,” he said. Over in Wicomico, the Salisbury Zoo has outlawed straws from its eateries for similar reasons. “Straws are easy to throw into exhibits, and the animals can eat them,” Mary Seeman, marketing and development director at the zoo, said. “It’d be nice if everyone got rid of straws.”
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Snow Hill crash Kim Poole of Ocean Pines was in critical condition Thursday following a car crash near Snow Hill Wednesday afternoon, when Brittani Lee Selert, 24, of New Church, Virginia drove through a stoplight at the intersection of Route 113 and Route 12. Poole was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore and five others were injured in the crash. The Maryland State Police said Selert was driving south on Route 113 at 2 p.m. as Poole was preparing to enter the highway in her Ford Focus from Route 12. Police said Selert failed to stop at the signal and drove into Poole’s vehicle. A passenger in Poole’s car, Gloria Lambert, was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for her injuries, while Selert, passenger Nicole Annetta Parks, a 9-month-old infant and a 9-year-old child were taken to Atlantic General Hospital for their injuries, according to the police report. Charges were pending as of Thursday morning.
Naked surfing Two local men were arrested after officers and beachgoers saw them attempting to surf in the ocean naked around 7 a.m. on Aug. 3. When officers arrived on the beach on 35th Street, a witness said he saw two men walk out into the ocean in “all their glory.” The men were Thomas Mathers, 25, of Berlin and Harris Poletis, 22, Ocean City. Police said both Mathers and Poletis were completely nude in the water and as a crowd of about 20 people watched them, according to police reports. Mathers and Poletis came to shore after Ocean City Police flagged them in. Both men said it was a spur of the moment idea and that they had been drinking the night before. Both men are charged with disorderly conduct and indecent exposure.
Assault David Moorefield, 29, of Lafayette, Louisiana was charged with seconddegree assault and disorderly conduct after police saw him punch a man in the face on Aug. 3. Officers on patrol around 11:56 p.m. near 49th Street saw Moorefield knock a cell phone out of a man’s hand and hit him in the face, according to police reports. The man then took Moorefield to the ground and started to fight. Police separated the two, and arrested Moorefield.
Punching signs Roy Havranek, 33, of Greenwich, Connecticut was arrested in the early hours of Aug. 5 after allegedly punching and kicking multiple street signs and garbage cans. Ocean City police officers were on patrol near 52nd Street when they re-
portedly saw Havranek punch a telephone pole three times. He walked south on the sidewalk and then punched multiple signs near a bus stop and a trash can, according to the report. Havranek then approached a crowd, when he “puffed out his chest and clenched his fist as if he was preparing for a fight,” according to police reports. He was charged with disorderly conduct.
Intoxicated endangerment Rachel Shazak, 28, of Hanover, Pennsylvania was charged disorderly conduct and intoxicated endangerment after she ran into the ocean on Aug. 5. Shazak, who was visibly intoxicated, according to police reports, was separated from her party on the Boardwalk near 19th Street around 8:30 p.m. Twenty minutes after she
was returned to a friend, police said Shazak was seen running into the surf. Shazak repeatedly ignored police’s calls, and went into deeper water. When she went under a wave, two men went in and pulled her back to shore.
forced out of the hotel when he started yelling at employees and asking random women to go back to his van. Wasbers was arrested and was charged with disorderly conduct.
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Three teenagers were arrested after Ocean City Police found a replica gun and throwing knives in their vehicle on Aug. 6. Police were dispatched to Ninth Street for a report of people sleeping in a Mitsubishi around 7:18 a.m. When police interviewed the driver, Christian R. Pires, 18, of Woodbridge, Virginia, they reportedly smelled marijuana. Pires and passengers, Daniel Andrade, 18, and Henry Fuentes Guzman, 22, both of Woodbridge Virginia, were asked to leave the car while poContinued on Page 14
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 13 lice searched it. Police reportedly found a BB gun resembling a berretta handgun under the front passenger seat and three throwing knives in the glove box. Guzman and Andrade were charged with transporting a replica gun. Pires was charged with concealing a weapon.
Stepping into traffic Trevor E. Reardon, 22, of Denton, Maryland was arrested after he allegedly stepped into the path of an Ocean City patrol vehicle on Aug. 8. Police said the patrol car was heading north on Baltimore Avenue near North Division Street when Reardon stepped into their lane. The driver braked quickly and did not hit Reardon.
Reardon had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, according to police reports. He was charged with obstructing free passage, disorderly conduct and intoxicated endangerment.
Burn-outs Michael J.E. Ratcliffe, 23, of Greenwood, Delaware faces several traffic charges after Ocean City police caught him doing burnouts on Philadelphia Avenue on Aug. 6. Around 5:19 a.m., police saw a Ford F-150 pickup truck spinning its tires and racing a car. Police stopped the truck near 16th Street, ran a license and warrant check for Ratcliffe, and found that he was driving on a suspended license. In addition, a warrant had been issued for him for missing a court date.
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Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard said the car had hit a 35-year-old man in the early hours of July 15 before leaving the scene. Witnesses described the as a four-door sedan, dark or navy in color, and possibly a white man was behind the wheel. “We haven’t developed any suspects at this point,” Richard said. “Quite often, we ask for our citizen’s assistance because they’ve been very helpful in the past.” Around 3 a.m., police were on patrol on Philadelphia Avenue, when they saw Omar Pinto, 35, of Newark, New Jersey lying in the road near 15th Street with visible injuries. He was airlifted to University of Maryland Medical Center’s shock trauma in Baltimore by the Maryland State Police Trooper 4 helicopter and treated for a broken leg. Pinto was crossing Philadelphia Avenue at 15th Street from west to east in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a car, Richard said. Anyone who knows the make and model of the vehicle or has other information is asked to call the police at 410-520-5136. Anonymous tips can be left at oceancitymd.gov/police.
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Thousands raised for injured Berlin man, Czech student By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Aug. 11, 2017) Two men injured in separate incidents last week have had thousands of dollars raised in their names to help defray the costs of their injuries. Richard Tesar, 30, of Berlin, was injured early last Sunday morning as he attempted to jump off a 22-foot boat at the inlet, but instead slipped and fell, according to Natural Resources Police. Tesar, a manager at Fish Tales, was on the boat with six other people at the time of the incident. According to an update on Tesar’s GoFundMe page, www.gofundme.com/qmc7w8-raising-for-richie, posted last Friday, Tesar suffered a broken neck, but had pulled through surgery and his doctors were optimistic. At the time of the incident, Tesar’s injuries were reported to be lifethreatening, and he was rescued by the Coast Guard and taken aboard along with Ocean City EMS staff before being medevacked to Shock Trauma in Baltimore. As of Wednesday, his condition is listed as “serious.” Serious condition generally means the patient’s vitals are unstable and not within normal limits.
The fundraiser in Tesar’s name has met its goal of $5,000, with organizers ordering wristbands in support of the fundraising effort being made available this week. All proceeds are reported by the organizers to go directly towards the GoFundMe total. Petr Konig, 20, a J-1 student visiting the resort from the Czech Republic this summer suffered a crushed pelvis and broke both of his legs after entering a trash compactor for unknown reasons and the device activated. A coworker at the Carousel Hotel, where Konig is employed but was off duty at the time of the incident, apparently heard the compactor and Konig and triggered the emergency stop. Konig was medevacked to Shock Trauma in Baltimore that night, and was listed in fair condition as of last Wednesday. This Wednesday, his condition has been upgraded to “good,” according to the hospital. Good condition generally means the patient is conscious and stable. The GoFundMe site established for Konig, www.gofundme.com/petrs-medicalexpenses, has nearly doubled its $5,000 goal, with donations coming in from domestic and Czech-speaking benefactors.
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Easton man using headlock, armbar on OCPD arrested
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) Two Easton men were arrested after one allegedly attacked an Ocean City Police officer and the other fled the scene of the brawl late last Saturday night. Around 11:37 p.m., police answered a call about a fight on the Boardwalk near 17th Street. When Dfc. Shawn Lindsey arrived on the scene, he saw two men, one later identified as 20-year-old Roel R. Martinez that were “visibly out of breath and agitated,” according to police reports. The other man was shirtless and had fresh abrasions on his body. After Lindsey told them to stop, both men started walking quickly away towards 16th Street. They also ignored repeated orders to stop. The men stopped only after backup arrived. Lindsey began questioning them on the fight. By that point, Joshua D. Greenwood, 20, interrupted the questioning and grabbed the unidentified man and said “everyone is drunk and I’m taking him with me,” police said. Greenwood reportedly ignored Lindsey’s orders to step aside and kept putting himself between him and the man. When Lindsey put a hand on Greenwood’s shoulder, he allegedly shoved him. Lindsey repeated his order, but Greenwood refused and stepped closer. When the officer pushed Greenwood, he allegedly grabbed him. Greenwood then put Lindsey in a headlock and punched him in the face and head several times, according to reports. To get out of the hold, the officer struck Greenwood in the midsection and face. At that time, both ended up on the ground, where Greenwood grabbed Lindsay’s left arm and wrapped his legs around him “in an attempt to break the arm,” according to police reports. Police said that after Lindsey freed himself, he and another officer attempted to arrest the struggling Greenwood. Another officer shot Greenwood with a Taser to get him to stop fighting. After he was handcuffed, he screamed that he was “going to kill the officers and their families and make them bleed like stuck pigs.” During the alleged assault, Martinez ran to a nearby hotel and entered one of its rooms. He was found an hour later and identified by the unit’s occupant. Greenwood is charged with intentionally injuring an officer, two counts of second-degree assault, failure to obey a lawful order and resisting arrest. Martinez is charged with breaking and entering and intoxicated endangerment of hotel property.
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Motorist crashes into another car, two bicyclists last week Driver charged with host of drug, alcohol offenses, scheduled for court in Oct.
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The bicyclists were taken to Atlantic General Hospital with minor injuries. According to Lindsay Richard, Ocean City Police Department public information officer, Parberry failed to complete a series of field sobriety tests and was arrested. According to public records, Parberry was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, attempting to drive while impaired, driving while intoxicated by a controlled dangerous substance, failure to obey traffic control devices, unsafe lane change, failure to control speed, negligent driving, reckless driving and failure to obey lane directions. Parberry posted a $3,000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in Ocean City District Court on Oct. 2.
Parents warned to keep close eye on kids in Worcester Spate of reports suggest attempted child abductions
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Aug. 11, 2017) While details remain sparse, the Worcester County Sheriff’s office did confirm an investigation into claims that unknown subjects may be attempting to entice younger children into vehicles in the county. Lt. Ed Schreier, public information officer, confirmed Wednesday that there have been three sightings of up to three different individuals, all of whom may have attempted to lure children into their vehicles during the last week. The report from Berlin, the closest place to the resort, was also the least descriptive in that Schreier described the vehicle as “a truck.” In Whaleyville, to the west of Ocean City and relatively close to the junction of Route 50 and Route 90, the report identified a “greenish Explorer” SUV. In remote Girdletree, about halfway between Snow Hill and Pocomoke City along Route 113 in southern Worcester, a “brown truck with a cap” was reported. Schreier said there was no evidence to suggest it was the same individual behind the wheel of the trucks in all three cases. He also said the drivers were unidentified, and no description was available. Reports of a Hispanic subject operating one of the vehicles in question during an incident are unconfirmed. The sheriff’s deputies on patrol, along with the Worcester Criminal Bureau of Investigation, are investigating the disturbances. See THREE Page 21
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37403 WOODS RUN CIR SELBYVILLE - $439,900
14102 LAUREL AVE $789,000
4BR/3BA custom Ryan home. Upgrades throughout. Kitchen w/granite counters, custom cabinets, SS appliances & upgraded lighting. Open floor plan is light & airy w/cathedral ceilings. Family room flows off kitchen w/stone FP & dining area. Screened in porch off dining room. 1st floor master BR w/lavish bath & walk-in closets. 2nd floor w/living loft area or 4th BR, BA & storage area. 2 car garage. MLS 717397
4BR/3.5BA, deck overlooks water w/dock accommodates large boat & jet ski floating dock. Paver driveway, large foyer leads to vaulted ceiling family room overlooks water w/glass sliders. Family room, FP & another spacious gathering area Spacious gourmet kitchen. MLS#506169
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14100 COASTAL HWY $189,500
25 WESTFIELD CIR $499,900
1BR/2BA end unit condo in N. OC w/upgrades. Bamboo floors & spacious living area. Kitchen w/granite counters, cabinets, newer appliances & breakfast area. Balcony w/ocean view. Amenities - fitness center, pools, hot tub. Close to restaurants & shopping. It is ready for your enjoyment! MLS# 511199
ESTATE SALE! 3BR/3BA waterfront w/in-law suite & elevator. Expansive open water views & plenty of outdoor space. Backs to water & has boat dock w/lift & room for jetskis. Great room w/gas FP, vaulted ceiling, sky lights & open water views. Open kitchen w/breakfast bar & dining area. Enclosed porch. Master suite w/bath, huge Jacuzzi & deck. In-law suite w/kitchenette, den/family room & utility closet. MLS# 511543
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FOUR SEASONS #201 $329,900
10604 POINT LOOKOUT RD OCEAN CITY - $1,499,000
MARSHALL INN, 11 62ND ST - $99,900
3BR/2BA end unit in NOC steps from beach. Oversized balcony w/ocean views. Kitchen upgraded wgranite counters, large dining room & living area. Master is spacious w/bath and door to balcony. Well maintained building w/low fees. Storage closet, assigned parking, elevator. MLS 503231
One of a kind custom 6BR/5BA waterfront home. Exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. 5,300 + sq. ft. with elevator. Cystom finishes, efficiency and touch of class. Full chef’s kitchen w/ quartz counters, viking appliances, upgraded cabinets. Breathtaking OC skyline water views. MLS 506843
Sunset views from balcony. Very well maintained efficiency. Kitchen & breakfast bar, bath, room for bed w/large balcony. Close to beach. Low condo fees includes insurance, water, cable TV, building & pool maintenance. Would make a great rental unit. MLS 504299
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704 HURRICANE RD OCEAN CITY - $339,900 3BR/2BA single family w/open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, wood burning FP & one floor living. Large gourmet kitchen w/pantry, plenty of storage space & eat-in kitchen area. Large sun-room & deck Master suite & 2 additional BRs. Hasn't been rented. MLS 508091
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312 BLUE HERON CT OCEAN CITY - $1,250,000
12104 S PINEY POINT RD BISHOPVILLE - $1,069,000
4BR/3.5BA 3570 sq. ft. , fenced yard overlooking pond in Glen Riddle. Covered porch. Open floor plan, antique walnut HW floors & triple crown moldings. Gourmet kitchen. Paver patio, screened porch on beautifully landscaped yard. MLS 504733
4BR/4.5 BA single family w/open bay views. Comes w/deeded boat slip w/10,000 lb lift, 2 Jetski lifts & pier. Fireplace & dining room. Large kitchen w/granite countertops, plenty of cabinet space & room off the kitchen that can be used as a den or study. MLS 507672
5BR/4.5 BA custom home on 1 acre overlooking river with deep water, dock & boat lift. 5668 sq. ft. Tile and HW floors, chef 's kitchen with granite counters & center island. Screened porch, breakfast room, office/loft. Lower level full bath and separate kitchen and could be used as inlaw suite. MLS 505517
12619 SHEFFIELD RD OCEAN CITY - $665,000
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4BR/2.5BA, 3,400 sq.ft. w/bay views. Screened in deck, oversize laundry. Staircase winds to 2nd floor, spacious family room overlooks water w/gas FP & cathedral ceilings. Family room w/open floor plan & gourmet chef 's kitchen w/corian counters. MLS 509364
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6 62ND ST, #303 $439,900
107 CAROLINE ST $429,900
12529 WHISPERING WOODS DR $449,900
12106 WIGHT ST OCEAN CITY - $825,000
3BR/3BA condo steps from beach & priced to sell. Rarely is there a condo for sale in this building. Kitchen w/granite countertops, SS appliances, plenty of cabinet space. Kitchen opens to dining room & living area w/gas FP. Oversize wrap around deck. 2master suites. MLS 510349
INVESTOR ALERT! Currently being used as 2 separate apartments each w/own kitchen, living area, dining area, bath & bedrooms. In prime location in heart of downtown OC. No HOA fees. Large back yard & long driveway. House is 2 stories plus an attic & being sold completely furnished. MLS 510369
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Direct ocean front 4BR/2.5BA townhome. Decks on 3 levels w/views. Oversize kitchen w/large cabinets & plenty of storage space. Large living area is off kitchen. Dining room flows off kitchen. Completed furnished w/beach theme. Large deck off living area w/private access to the sand & ocean from deck. MLS 509286
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3BR/2.5 BA in Whispering Woods in W. OC w/2 car garage. Shows pride of ownership. Great room w/HW floors overlooks pond w/FP. Kitchen open to great room. Dining room & living room w/FP off kitchen perfect. Master BR w/FP, sitting area & master bath w/whirlpool tub. New carpet on 2nd floor throughout. MLS 510692
308 S HERON GULL CT $1,297,777
203 S HERON DR #102C $310,000
8901 RUSTY ANCHOR RD $375,000
Spacious 6BR/5.5BA waterfront w/boat slip, media rm, den & office. Chef 's kitchen, granite counters, Viking stove, upgraded appliances & cabinets. Gas FP. HW, tile & marble floors, custom window treatments, two zone heating, crown moldings, wet bar. Attic storage, Central alarm system, 2 car garage. MLS# 504903
First floor, extra large 2 BR model has all the upgrades imaginable. Upgraded kitchen with granite counters and white cabinets, newer HVAC. Spacious living area. MLS# 505774
3BR/3.5BA furnished unit overlooks canal w/bay view. 2 Jet Ski Lifts. Living area & kitchen overlook the water & lead to dining area. Plenty of counter & storage space, corian counters & eat-in bar off kitchen. Large master BR w/private deck. MLS 505908
Bayside spacious 3BR/2BA. Hardwood flooring in the living area and master. Upgraded throughout. Beautiful kitchen. Open and inviting, Master w/ enormous closet, lavish bath with soaking tub & shower. MLS# 496850
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303 N HERON GULL CT $899,000
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1BR/1BA overlooks pool, 2 story bi-level style condo, great location in N. OC steps from Northside park. Kitchen & large living area. Deck overlooks pool. Bedroom is very large & private. Self managed building w/low condo fees. Great investment or 2nd home, Walking distance to beach, restaurants & shopping. MLS 496924
Waterfront 5BR/4.5BA w/deeded boat slip sold fully furnished. HW floors, open floor plan. 3BR/2BA on 1st level w/deck access. Family room, wraparound deck on 1st level. 2nd level HW floors & chef 's kitchen w/Silestone counters, upgraded cabinets, pantry & wet bar. MLS# 504854
Bay views w/southern exposure!! 6607 sq.ft. with over 70 feet of water frontage and vinyl bulkhead. In the amenity-rich community of Heron Harbour. MLS# 506077
Spacious 3BR/2BA ocean view 4th floor condo comes fully furnished. Large kitchen has ample counter space. Beautiful tile flooring. Large utility room with a full size washer and dryer. Lving room w/ balcony access has great ocean views. MLS 506644
Direct Ocean front, shows like a model. 3BR/3BA, Decorator furnished with 2 Master suites. Upgrades throughoutcustom mural,granite counter-tops, surround sound, gas fireplace, wainscoting, and GE profile appliances. Indoor pool, fitness center. Walk to restaurants and shops. GRI $52,000 2016. MLS 510933
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Investigation into O’Connor death on beach continues
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) Ocean City Police are still investigating the bizarre nature of Ashley O’Connor’s death, but officials say there’s a strong possibility that the sand caved in on her when she was in a hole on the beach on July 31. “We don’t know who dug the hole, and that’s something we might never know, but it’s very likely that the sand covered her when she was in the hole,” Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard said. “It was a pretty sizable hole, although we don’t have exact measurements.” O’Connor, 30, of Plano, Texas died of suffocation sometime overnight on July 31. Her body was found early that morning near Second Street after a citizen walking on the beach spotted a forearm and a bit of hair sticking out of the sand. The citizen reported it to a city employee, who called police. O’Connor was found in a hole about 30 yards away from the hightide line. The body had no visible injuries and was intact when investigators excavated it. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore ruled O’Connor’s death accidental last week. Richard said that Ocean City Police are considering all possibilities, including that a beach sweeper, vehicles that collect trash on the sand, had buried her. “It’s a possibility that it could have happened, but we still haven’t made any determinations,” she said. Beach sweepers clean the sand nightly, starting around 11 p.m. and finishing around 7 a.m. O’Connor was last seen going for a walk on the beach near Second Street around 2 a.m. by her parents. It is undetermined whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the death, as Ocean City Police is waiting on toxicology reports. Richard could not comment whether O’Connor was laying or standing in the hole, as the body’s position is considered part of the ongoing investigation. According to Facebook posts, O’Connor was visiting the resort with
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Ashley O’Connor, 30, of Plano, Texas, was found buried in sand last week. Ocean City Police theorize that the sand caved in on her when she was in a beach hole.
her parents after attending a family wedding in Maryland. O’Connor was recently married and was planning to start a painting business with her wife, according to social media posts. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched in O’Connor’s memory last week. The campaign’s goal of $5,000 will be donated to her wife to help with “her daily expenses and to help ease the burden of life without Ashley,” according to the GoFundMe page.
Three incidents of child enticement reported in county Continued from Page 18 Meanwhile, Schreier said extra caution by parents and guardians is warranted. “Parents should be involved with their children, know where they are, and tell them not to approach people they don’t know,” Schreier said. To report a person suspected of attempting to lure children into a vehicle, or to offer any insight into the matter, please call the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-6321111.
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Beach holes can turn deadly with cave-ins
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) Digging a hole in the sand is an innocent activity for beachgoers, but it also can turn dangerous, or deadly, if it gets too deep and starts to collapse on the digger. “There’s four things that people can die from quickly on the beach: rip currents, lightning, neck injuries and sand holes,” Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin said this week. “Sand holes are
a bigger problem than people think, mainly because it can happen so suddenly.” Ashley O’Connor of Plano, Texas, was found buried in a hole on Ocean City’s beach early morning on July 31. One of Ocean City Police’s theories is that the hole caved in on O’Connor, suffocating her in sand. Holes dug on beaches react differently than ones in dirt because of the sand’s texture. The sand is loose,
smooth and does not hold up well on a slope. Arbin added that sand holds moisture for a little while, but ultimately dries relatively quickly. “A hole dug around 10 a.m. holds up because of the moisture. But over the course of the day, that evaporates and becomes less stable,” he said. “It’s a domino effect. A bump from someone’s arm can start a cave-in pretty quickly. Sometimes, cave-ins happen with no outside disturbance
at all.” Three other serious incidents with beach holes have occurred in Arbin’s 45 years with Ocean City Beach Patrol. One was fatal. Years ago, a 12year-old boy dug a hole on the beach near 101st Street. Ultimately, he suffocated. The two other incidents, including a 4-year-old girl who vanished in a hole her family dug and a 9-year-old boy who combined two small holes,
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One death, near fatalities caused by sand avalanche were saved in time. “Every case, people knew where the hole was,” Arbin said. “The caveins can happen quickly and dramatically.”
‘A hole dug around 10 a.m. holds up because of the moisture. But over the course of the day, that evaporates and becomes less stable. It’s a domino effect. A bump from someone’s arm can start a cave-in pretty quickly.’ Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin The Town of Ocean City has an ordinance that allows Beach Patrol the authority to remove a person from the beach for “hole digging of a size which could engulf and bury a person.” But the issue isn’t people digging while lifeguards are in the stands; it’s that the holes often appear overnight. “We see people come out on night and dig holes big enough to go to China. When our surf rescue technicians do ordinance checks and they see hole digging, they’ll ensure that
it’s knee deep. If it’s not, they’ll stay there until the diggers cover it up,” Arbin said. “They’ll check the area before leaving the beach for the day and kick in any holes they see.” The 12-year-old boy who suffocated years earlier went onto the beach around 7 p.m. to dig what turned out to be his own grave. The Beach Patrol prepares for beach hole cave-ins by burying CPR dummies and basketballs on the beach as part of training exercises. Beach Patrol officials said that takes roughly 40 people a half-hour to free a buried victim, no matter how small the hole. “The procedure is that a group of surf rescue technicians form a circle and start digging straight down. They push the sand back, where the second ring pushes it back, and so on,” Arbin said. “The normal tendency is to dig straight down, but that sand can fall back in. We can go pretty deep quickly, and luckily EMS is on scene at that point.” Before it gets to the point where rescue is needed, beachgoers are reminded to keep sand holes a safe depth, never leave them unattended and fill them before they leave. As always, Beach Patrol reminds visitors to always keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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West OC residents concerned with J-1 renters
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) An influx of J-1 visa student workers who have moved across the bay and into West Ocean City has sparked complaints about falling property values and increased safety problems from some members of the West Ocean City Association. “We’ve grown in leaps and bounds, but the infrastructure here hasn’t supported the growth,” said association board member Chris Remmell. “The infrastructure hasn’t allowed the community to have complexes and condos for students to obtain affordable housing. I guess there’s a need…. But if 10 people all go in on a lease, it makes it affordable here. But again, landlords are breaking restrictions, and the local community suffers.”
West Ocean City, the unincorporated area that begins on the western terminus of the Route 50 bridge, has a population of a little more than 4,300, according to the 2010 census. It also has pockets of residential neighborhoods and townhouses and the bones of a community, with drug stores, restaurants, a supermarket and two schools nearby. But Remmell and fellow association board member Bill Dooley said they’ve noticed that it’s growing as a place for J-1 student workers to temporarily stay, as they’ve seen more student workers making the trek across the Route 50 bridge during the summer over the past two years. “It came to light that a parade of seasonal workers were biking and walking on two main corridors, Golf
Course Road and Keyser Point Road, usually early morning or late evening. It’s not safe,” Remmell said. “There’s more houses put up for rent as well,” Dooley added. “Cape Isle of Wight is one place that had a lot of houses, now people found out they can make more money renting to the J-1 students for $2,000 for three months.” In West Ocean City, property owners are allowed to rent under a “tourist permit” to four or more people for less than six months if they receive approval from the county. Permits can cost from $50 to $2,500, depending on the number of rooms in the property. But county Development Reviewing and Permitting Director Ed Tudor said that all but two zoning designations allow two a minimum
of roomers or boarders in residences. Other designations allow four boarders or a “family unit” or up to five “unrelated boarders.” That doesn’t even get into the maximum occupancy rate set by building and fire codes. But Dooley was skeptical that landlords were following regulations, getting lead inspections and tending to trash issues. “We’re a family-oriented community for the working class, and there’s always been pride in living in West OC. Our property values are going to go down because nobody’s going to want to buy a house where’s there’s trash cans sitting out front, and trash all over the place,” he said. “To me, that’s not a residence. It’s a business.” Dooley added that the West Ocean City community had concerns about noise from students partying, and how little the Sheriff’s Office can do to enforce it because of manpower concerns or it’s unclear who owns the property. “When you come to America and you’re away from home, yeah, you can party. I’m just saying follow the rules,” he said. County Commissioner Bud Church, who lives and represents West Ocean City, said he plans to address these concerns after the See CHURCH Page 26
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Church: housing regulations to be revisited in off-season Continued from Page 24 summer season is over. The turning point, he said, came when roughly 31 Irish J-1 visa students were evicted in mid-July and looked like they would be forced to stay in sheds and garages in West Ocean City. “There was a lot of panic, but Ocean City volunteers put them up. Regardless, we should be concerned about the number of people living in houses,” Church said. “It’s something I asked the county attorney to look into it during the winter. Looking down the road, the prices and conditions will drive more students here.” As for the concerns about trash, Church said he saw that the primary problem was along Sinepuxent Avenue. A call to the county
trash collectors quickly fixed that matter. Church, a Realtor, was also skeptical of property values going down because of the J-1 visa student migration. “If any property goes down, I’d be willing to buy it myself. There’s some trash out but it’s not overflowing. We might have places that have gotten multiple calls for noise one place, but it’s the same in Ocean City and Berlin. You can’t please everyone every time,” he said. The West Ocean City Association will meet on Aug. 24 at Waterman’s Seafood Company around 4:30 p.m. Go to their Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/WestOceanCityAssociation/.
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City Council vows to tackle seasonal housing problems
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) After more than a dozen J-1 visa students and their sponsor paid the City Council a visit during Monday’s session, city officials are calling for a review of the resort’s housing regulations. “It’s [poor housing conditions] an issue that needs to be addressed not just by the city, but as the business owners and property owners. They have to work with us to make sure conditions of the accommodations meet the test of the code,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “I would suggest that we work on this after the season and get a group of business owners and landlords to work and resolve the issues.” Apartments crammed with J-1 visa students or seasonal workers is not a new problem in Ocean City. Last year, the council decided to stand firm on a maximum occupancy rate of 40 square feet per person. Affordable and safe housing is always in short supply, as there are about 4,100 J-1 visa students in Ocean City this summer and most seasonal rentals are involved in the more lucrative weekly vacation market. Mug and Mallet owner Shannon Tippett put the shortage at about 100 beds when she addressed the mayor and City Council during Monday’s public comment period.
Backed by an entourage of her employees who sat behind her, Tippet said, “I’ve talked to my Serbian employees, and they’re overcrowded and living in terrible accommodations as well. They’ve told me the apartment they’re in on Fourth Street has a hole in their ceiling. Every time it rains it floods water, and their landlord is completely non-responsive until it’s collecting the rent check.” “Students from the Czech Republic on Ninth Street were told that only four people live here, not the six that paid, if the city came by. Her mattress was taken from her…. And only given back after I said if he didn’t bring it back, I’d call the city on him myself.” Tippett added that if it were American students going overseas to work, this “broken system” would not stand. “I am told by the city they’re planning a major crackdown. These students deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we owe it to them to do our best. This is unacceptable,” she said. Mayor Rick Meehan, other councilmembers and city staff, were either unaware of or could not confirm a crackdown on code violations, but City Manager Doug Miller spoke to Serbian students after the session. Those complaints were forwarded to inspection See HARTMAN Page 28
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Students, emergency room nurse on OCBP Summer job new avenue for those trained in helping others, adrenaline junkies
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer This story is part of a summer series about Ocean City Beach Patrol members and their other jobs. (Aug. 11, 2017) Caroline Oakey and Lauren Reck are nursing school students who have spent five summers as lifeguards on the Ocean City Beach Patrol, while emergency room nurse Diana Theobald is guarding the resort surf for her eighth summer. “I love my crew and training new people,” Theobald said. “I am able to use my emergency room training and what is provided out here to help others. I’m an adrenaline junkie and like using my skills to help other people.”
Theobald, 23, is the surf beach facilitator crew chief, which makes her responsible for guarding the three designated surfing spots in Ocean City. Originally from New Jersey, Theobald has lived in Ocean City for many summers (her father is Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald). “I started out in the restaurant business and it killed me being inside,” Theobald said. “I wanted to be outdoors and always had a love for helping others.” Since February, Theobald has been a nurse in the adult emergency department of the University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore City. “I come down here from Baltimore on my days off,” Theobald said. “Why not come back and continue helping
and training as well as helping out on the beach.” Crew Chief Oakey, 22, has been a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol for five years. “I’d never worked at a job where your significant in other people’s lives and your actions make a difference,” she said. “When you make a big rescue, you just saved someone’s life.” This is the first summer Oakey has coordinated the Junior Beach Patrol program. “I love working with kids and I like changing crews every year,” Oakey said. “I like all the new challenges and challenging myself.” Oakey, who is originally from Parkville, Maryland, decided the summer before her senior year of high school she was going to try out for the Ocean City Beach Patrol. “I talked to the lifeguard on duty
and found out they were having tryouts soon,” Oakey said. “I tried out at 17 years old because my parents didn’t think I would make it. It was one of the best decisions of my life. I turned it into five summers down at the beach.” In addition, Oakey missed out on senior week festivities because they fell on the same dates as the surf rescue academy in Ocean City. “It’s the people,” Oakey said. “Sitting next to your crew mates, which is your family. We see each other a couple of times a week outside of work. I flew up to Rhode Island to see Beach Patrol members. I get depressed when I don’t see the people here and have put certain things off to keep coming back.” For the last two years, Oakey has been an emergency medical technician for the Cockeysville Volunteer
Hartman suggests using incentives to build living spaces Continued from Page 27 staff Tuesday morning. “We obviously have to address the issue of substandard housing for some of our summer workforce,” Miller wrote in an email on Tuesday afternoon. “The Mayor made some suggestions… and we will act upon those suggestions.” Also considered was Councilman Wayne Hartman’s suggestions to include the issue in strategic planning discussions and invent incentives for developers to build employee housing. “This is a major problem, and we need to discuss other ways to incentivize housing, like eliminating impact fees to encourage them,” Hartman said. Some businesses do provide employee housing in Ocean City, including Trimper’s Rides and Amusements, which has a series of apartments built above the indoor amusements. Brooks Trimper said the units, which used to be weekly rentals, can house between two to six students, and include a kitchen, bathroom and living area. “It’s more valuable to us as employee housing because we have on site reliable employees. And it’s more affordable for them,” Trimper said. “It’s critical, because we wouldn’t be able to hire the J-1s that we do without it.” Even at Trimper’s Rides and Amusements, there’s a housing shortage. Out of the 150 foreign students who work there, there is room for only 80 students to live in the apartments upstairs. “I want them housed in reasonable and affordable places,” Trimper said. “Far and beyond working for us, they come here to embrace American culture, and housing is the final problem where it’s at a premium on this island. It’s a complicated issue, but we want to make sure they’re in safe environments and not ripped off.”
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Surf rescue training lines up with life-saving career paths Fire Company in Baltimore County. She also volunteers in the Pediatric Oncology department at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore City. “That’s where I want to work when I finish nursing school,” Oakey said. “I like working in pediatrics.” Assistant Crew Chief Reck, 21, also spends her fifth summer guarding the Ocean City beach this year. Reck participated in the Junior Beach Patrol Academy starting at 10 years old and was a junior Beach Pa-
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Lauren Reck, left, and Caroline Oakey are nursing school students who have both spent five summers as lifeguards on the Ocean City Beach Patrol.
trol instructor for two summers before passing the test to become a surf rescue technician in PHOTO COURTESY KRISTIN JOSON 2013. Emergency room nurse Diana “ M y Theobald guards the resort surf f a v orite for her eighth summer this year. job was being a junior Beach Patrol instructor. I’ve lived down here every summer my entire life and I am always on the beach,” Reck said. “Once you start, you can’t really leave. It’s fun, the people are great and you are never going to find a more supportive work environment.” “I should have done internships by now [but, instead she keeps coming back to the Ocean City Beach Patrol every summer.]” Reck, who is originally from Manchester, Maryland, was encouraged to become a lifeguard from an early age by a family friend. “My dad’s close friend was a lifeguard and we were always on his See VARIED Page 30
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(Aug. 11, 2017) This week 80 years ago, the 90,000-man Nationalist Army of the North, commanded by Gen. Fidel Dávila y Arrondo Gil y Arija, launched its final assault on Santander. With the fall of the Basque capital, Bilbao, on June 19, 1937, the citizens of Santander knew they were next. The soldiers and civilians that could get out of Bilbao, headed to Santander. Santander was the name of the province which separated the Basque provinces from Asturias, in the north of Spain. The capital of Santander was the city of Santander, on the northern side of the Bay of Santander. The province of Santander is now called Cantabria. Currently, the population of the city of Santander is about 180,000. The north coast of Spain — Santander, Asturias and Viscaya — was not really part of Republican Spain. Rather, it was an ally, because it thought, correctly, that it had the best chance of autonomy with the Republicans. When the Republican offensive was launched in the area of Brunete, on July 6, 1937, Santander was given
a reprieve. However, once the Nationalists had stabilized that situation, Gen. Dávila redeployed his Army for the final assault on Santander. Gen. Dávila’s troops included six Carlist brigades, under Gen. José Solchaga Zala, and the 25,000-man Italian Corpo Truppe Volontarie, commanded by Gen. Ettore Bastico, who would, in 1942, be named a Marshal of Italy, and technically command the Axis troops in North Africa. Carlists were royalists who supported the descendants of Don Carlos, Count of Molina. The Count was the second son of Spanish King, Charles IV, who ruled from December 1788, until removed by Napoleón, who replaced him with his brother, Joseph Bonaparte. When that arrangement fell apart in 1813, Charles’ eldest son, Ferdinand VII became king. When he died in 1833 without a male heir, he was succeeded by his daughter, Isabella II. Normally, he would have been succeeded by the count, who, being Charles’ second oldest son, would have been next in line, but a lastminute change in the law prevented that, and led to a series of civil wars known as the “Carlist Wars.” Don Carlos was supported by the Basque and Navarre provinces. For the next century, Navarre continued to support the descendants of Don Carlos in their claim to the throne.
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WORLD WAR II Kondor and the Italian Aviazione Legionaria. Gen. Dåvila launched the Nationalists’ assault on August 14. Overwhelmed by Nationalists’ air power, the Republicans broke. The pueblo of Reinosa was captured by Gen. Solchaga’s Carlist Brigades, on August 16, 1937. Two days later, Col. Piazzoni’s Fleches Negras broke through their portion of the front, while Gen. Francisci’s 23 di Marzo captured the all-important town of Escudo, with a pass, El Escudo, through the Cantabrian mountains. Some of the Republican forces retreated to the mountains of Estorios, while others held up in the cities of Santander and Santoùa. Santoùa is located on the Bay of Santoùa, 28 miles from Santander, and today has a population of 11,000. Most of the forces in Santoùa were the remnants of the Basque
army, while the forces facing them were Italians. The Basques, whose homeland had been overrun by the Nationalists, and who, therefore had nothing left for which to fight, began negotiations with the Italians, feeling, correctly, they would be safer with them than with Franco’s Nationalists. An agreement was reached, on Aug. 24, whereby the 22,000 Basques would surrender and the Italians would guarantee their lives and Basque Party members would be allowed to go into exile aboard waiting British ships. By this time, the Republican commander, Gen. Gåmir, a Basque, had abandoned his troops and flown to safety in France. Unfortunately for the Basques, things didn’t quite work out the way they had hoped. When he learned of the agreement, Nationalist leader, El Caudillo, Francisco Franco, can-
celled it, and ordered all the Basques imprisoned in SantoĂąa’s El Duseo prison. However, within three months half had been released, and “onlyâ€? 510 sentenced to be shot. Neither side was happy with the agreement, with the Republicans labeling it the “SantoĂąa Treason.â€? The Italians occupied Santander on Aug. 26, 1937. Il Duce telegraphed his congratulations to Gen. Bastico. On Aug. 27, Italian newspapers published the text of the telegram and the names of the commanders. Il Duce’s son-in-law, Foreign Minister, Count Galeazzo Ciano, instructed Gen. Bastico to secure, “Guns and flags captured from the Basques.â€? However, their Spanish allies derisively said, “Only an enemy without command or cohesion, and in numbers insufficient to cover the fortifications constructed, could give
way before an offensive as magisterially conceived... but as incompetently carried out as that of the [Italian] legionaries.� Meanwhile, Santander had disintegrated into chaos, as Fifth Columnists had risen. Santanderinos, Basques, and soldiers were all trying to make an escape across the Bay of Bisque on anything that floated. Many drowned. Ultimately, 60,000 soldiers were captured or killed. In terms of losses, it was the largest of the Spanish Civil War. Nationalist losses were half that. Italian casualties numbered 2,000. NEXT WEEK: ZARAGOSA Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own.
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OBITUARIES WILLIAM H. RAYNE Berlin William H. Rayne, age 80, of Berlin, died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. He was born in Willards and was the son of the late Homer and Elizabeth (Wells) Rayne Jr. He retired from the Town of Ocean William Rayne City and was a member of the Goldwing Association and Retreads. He is survived by two sons, Greg Rayne and wife, Wendy, of Selbyville and Burt Rayne, of Pittsville; two daughters, Vicki Vazquez and Sandra Rayne, both of Berlin; a brother, Robert Rayne, of Pittsville; three sisters, Mary Beth Calloway, Brenda Seward and Jeanne Rayne, all of Pittsville; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lila A. Rayne, in 2015. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at Bethany United Methodist Church in Berlin with Rev. Connie Paulson officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Berlin, Maryland 21811.
Ocean City Today Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. ALLEN JACK WEINSTEIN Ocean Pines/Ocean City Allen Jack Weinstein, “Pops,” age 84, died on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at The Woodlands in Ocean Pines. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Morris and Sadie Berman Weinstein. He is survived by his sons, Martin Weinstein and his wife, Allen Weinstein Kathleen, of West Ocean City, Maryland, and Jonathan Weinstein and his wife, Jessica, of Brookeville, Maryland. There are five grandchildren, Tiernan, Emma, Tristan, Sam and Teaghan. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Paul and Harvey Weinstein. Mr. Weinstein was a graduate of George Washington University, and had served in the United States Navy Reserves. He had a passion for travel, having traveled to all seven continents. He met many people throughout the world including Mother Teresa. He retired from the Department of Commerce as a statistician. A funeral service was held at B’nai Israel Congregation Cemetery in Oxon Hill, Maryland. He will always be remembered as a great father and
grandfather. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Donations may be made in his name to: Coastal Hospice at the Ocean, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. CAROLINE ROGERS HUMPHREY Berlin Caroline Rogers Humphrey, age 86, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at her home. Born in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Elizabeth Claney Rogers. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Humphrey, in 2004. Surviving are her eight children, Therese Humphrey of Ocean Pines, Donna Matthews and her husband, John Brown, of Luray, Virginia, Mark Humphrey and his wife, Becky, of Clarksville, Maryland, Christopher Humphrey of Wheaton, Maryland, Joan LaHayne and her husband, Russell, of Berlin, Mary Kroll and her husband, Larry, of Damascus, Maryland, Thomas Humphrey and his wife, Christy Storm, of Frederick, Maryland, and Diane Kull and her husband, Dane, of New Market, Virginia. She was an adored grandmother to 14 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, William Rogers and his wife, Betty, and sisters, Betty LeBuffe and
AUGUST 11, 2017 Dorothy Lane and her husband, Joe. Also preceding her in death was a brother, James Roger,s and sisters, Jeanne Fangmeyer and Ann Glover. Mrs. Humphrey also leaves numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. A mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Rev. John P. Klevence officiated. Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, on Aug. 10, 2017. A donation in her memory may be sent to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804, or The Joseph House, 812 Boundary St., Salisbury, Maryland 21801. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. PHILIP H. MEO Ocean Pines/Salisbury Philip H. Meo, age 61, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at Anchorage Nursing Home in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Carmen Paul Meo of Ocean Pines, and the late Connie Jones Meo (2005). He is survived by his uncle, Anthony M. Meo and his wife, Joan, of Baltimore, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher J. Meo, in 1994. Philip was a graduate of Patterson High School in Baltimore, and attended the Art Institute of Philadel-
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phia. Florida was a favorite destination, where he loved vacationing with his friends and spending the winters there. He also enjoyed watching movies on his computer. A funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Joseph Kennedy officiated. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park near Berlin after the service. A donation in his memory may be made to: Muscular Dystrophy Association, 222 South Riverside Plaza Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
BERTHA BAKER JOHNSON Ocean City Bertha Baker Johnson, age 77, died on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Whaleyville, she was the daughter of the late William Paul and Nadine Truitt Baker. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of Bertha Johnson 57 years, Ralph E. Johnson, Jr., in 2014. She is survived by her children, Ricky Allen Johnson and his wife, Jennifer, of Berlin, and Renee Johnson and Colleen Paugh of Showell, Maryland. There is one grandchild, Erin Johnson, of Hebron. Also surviving is her brother, Richard Baker and his wife, Joyce, of Ocean City, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her siblings, Kenny Baker, Joanne Johnson and James Baker. Bertha was a 1957 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School. She had worked for Acme Supermarkets in Ocean City and Berlin, retiring in 1988 after 30 years. She was also owner of Edgemoor Vinyl Fence along with Edgemoor Antiques in West Ocean City. Bertha loved working in her antique shop, meeting and talking with her customers. She loved spending time with her family and friends, working in her yard and gardening. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Olin Shockley officiated. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park near Berlin. A donation in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1138 Parsons Rd., Salisbury, Maryland 21801, or the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryand 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralome.com. Continued on Page 36
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 35 HARRY RAYMONT ZEIGLER Berlin Harry Raymont Zeigler, age 66, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 at Gull Creek Senior Living in Berlin. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Edward Joseph Zeigler of Westminster, Maryland and the late Jean Raymont Zeigler. He is survived by Harry Zeigler his wife, Carolyn Gail Garratt Zeigler, and sons, Christopher Trimper and his wife, Michelle, and Brooks Trimper and his wife, Jeannette, all of Berlin. There are three grandchildren, Madison Lily Trimper, Maxwell Garratt Trimper and Christopher Grant Trimper, II. Also surviving is a sister, Carol Jean Brzezinski and her husband, Tom, of Marriottsville, Maryland, and two nieces, Kelly Marquart and Sarah Brzezinski. Mr. Zeigler was a graduate of the University of Maryland and had worked as the transportation director at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Harry grew up in Ellicott City and raised his boys in Glenelg, Maryland. He loved to race sail boats, golfing, tennis and ballroom dancing. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 at 11 a.m. at
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 36 A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. at the Atlantic Hotel, 2 North Main Street in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice at the Ocean, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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(Aug. 11, 2017) A new home, set to be raffled off with its proceeds benefiting the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, is taking shape. Heron Bay Builders, a local home development company, started working on the roof of the home on Monday, July 31. Once the roof is in place, vinyl siding will be installed along the home during the upcoming days. “We’re always excited to hold our annual house raffle,” Dan Healy, president of the fire department, said. “We get a great response from residents and summer guests.” The new, 1,300-square-foot home custom-built by Heron Bay Builders features three bedrooms, two baths and a sprinkler system. The home also includes a one-car garage. The winner may choose the new home or $100,000 cash. The drawing will take place on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m., at 73 Brandywine Drive, the site of the home built for the raffle. Raffle tickets will be sold up until the time of the drawing for $100 each. Only 3,500 tickets will be sold. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department at 410-641-8272 or by visiting the South Station at 911 Ocean Parkway. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. “We appreciate the public’s continued support of the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department,” Healy said. For more information, contact Denise Sawyer, director of marketing and public relations for the Ocean Pines Association, at 410-641-7717 ext. 3006 or dsawyer@oceanpines.org.
MARGARET ANN BORTZ Ocean Pines/Snow Hill Margaret Ann Bortz, age 83, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at her home. Born in Snow Hill, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Otis Northam and Jewell Burge Northam. She is survived by her children, Debora Hileman of Ocean Pines, Christine Koons and her husband, James, of Upper Fairmount, Maryland, Rita Stylianou of Wilmington, Delaware, and Brian Berry and his wife, Jo An, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. There are nine grandchildren, Anthony Kohler, Jennifer Colon, Katelyn King, Benjamin Koons, John Stylianou, Stefan Stylianou, Andrea
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Stylianou, Elizabeth Berry and Alexander Berry, and 12 greatgrandchildren. She is survived by her sister, Virginia McIlroy of Snow Hill, and was preceded in Margaret Bortz death by her brothers, Sidney, David and Richard Northam. There are numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bortz was a graduate of Snow Hill High School Class of 1951, and Goldey Beacom School of Business in Wilmington, Delaware. She had been a real estate broker and administrative assistant with Hileman Real Es-
tate, Inc. She attended SonRise Church and had been a former president of the Worcester County Historical Society and former president of the Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral home in Snow Hill. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Donnie Bailey will officiate. Interment will follow in Whatcoat Cemetery in Snow Hill. A donation in her memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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Nearly two-thirds of sellers’ agents say to stage home
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Smiling for a picture at Shmagel’s Bagels on 129th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center on Wednesday afternoon are staff members, from left, Maria Kefsenidou, Anastasia Nakonechna, Nina Radun and Dino Saruga.
Shmagel’s Bagels as well as DODO now open uptown
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) Owner Mo Salem opened DODO edible cookie dough and ice cream two weeks ago on 117th Street after adding a third Shmagel’s Bagels location in Ocean City on 129th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center at the end of June. “It’s been fun developing Shmagel’s Bagels in Ocean City,” Salem said. “With DODO, everyone is going crazy over the concept. We started mixing cookie dough six months ago knowing we wanted to open a shop and tried a variety of flavors.” Salem credits manager Ali Sullivan with creating the cookie dough recipes, which include chocolate chip, cake batter, sugar, peanut butter, snickerdoodle, oatmeal M&M and brownie batter. The eighth cookie dough flavor will change. “We have one spot for crazy, off-thewall ideas,” Salem said. “We have Oreo cheesecake today. The rest of the flavors are proven to be popular.” In addition to cookie dough, the shop has 12 Hershey’s Ice Cream flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, birthday cake, peanut butter, raspberry sorbet, bananas foster, mint chocolate chip, pecan, cappuccino, sea salt cookies and cream. There are gluten and dairy free options. “We’ve watched the cookie dough craze,” Salem said. “Everyone wants
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Scooping sweet treats at DODO edible cookie dough and ice cream on 117th Street Wednesday afternoon, from left, are Milena Durdevic, Ali Sullivan and Xia Hou.
cookie dough that is safe to eat. We wanted something to compliment the cookie dough so we added ice cream and toppings to create madness in a cup.” DODO cookie dough and ice cream is sold by single, double and triple scoops. Patrons can choose to add their choice of more than 20 toppings and sauces or enjoy their cold treat in a waffle bowl or cone for an additional charge. Topping options include chocolate covered pretzels, sprinkles, nuts, candy, toasted coconut, Oreo and
chocolate chips. DODO uses a pasteurized egg and heat-treated flour for all cookie dough recipes, which makes the popular dessert safe to eat. “You don’t have to hide behind the refrigerator and eat cookie dough anymore,” Salem said. “You can come in and get cookie dough in a cup and we won’t judge you.” DODO edible cookie dough and ice cream also has half a dozen sundaes, hot and frozen coffee and milkshakes available on 117th Street. Customers See COOKIE Page 40
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) The National Association of Realtors 2017 Profile of Home Staging report shows that 62 percent of sellers’ agents say that staging a home decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market. According to the 2017 report, nearly twothirds of sellers’ agents said that staging a home decreases the amount of time the home spends on the market, with 39 percent saying that it greatly decreases the time and 23 percent saying it slightly decreases the time. Sixteen percent of sellers’ agents believe that staging either greatly or slightly increases a home’s time on the market, while eight percent believe that it has no impact. Seventy-seven percent of buyers’ agents said that staging a home makes it easier for buyers to visualize the property as their future home, and 40 percent are more willing to walk through a staged home they first saw online. However, 38 percent of buyers’ agents said that staging positively affects a home’s value if the home is decorated to the buyer’s taste, meaning that a home’s staging should be designed to appeal to the largest number of potential buyers. Realtors representing both buyers and sellers agreed that the living room is the most important room in a home to stage, followed by the master bedroom, the kitchen, and then the yard or outdoor space. The guest bedroom is considered the least important room to stage. When deciding which homes to stage, 38 percent of sellers’ agents said that they stage all of their sellers’ homes before listing them, 14 percent will stage only homes that are difficult to sell, and seven percent stage only homes in higher price brackets. Thirty-seven percent of sellers’ agents said they do not stage homes before listing them, but they recommend sellers declutter their homes and fix any faults with the property. Beyond staging, agents also named the most common home improvement projects they recommend to sellers. Ninety-three percent recommend decluttering the home, 89 percent recommend an entire home cleaning, and 81 percent recommend carpet cleaning. Other pre-sale projects include depersonalizing the home, removing pets during showings and making minor repairs. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Cookie dough, ice cream mix makes Ocean City debut Continued from Page 39 choose their favorite ice cream and cookie dough flavors before it is mixed together into a milkshake. Sundae options include strawberry cheesecake, peanut butter, brownie and banana split. There are at least 50 seats on the property, which include outdoor patio and lagoon areas in addition to plenty of chairs indoors with a 20-foot-long chalkboard for patrons to write messages on. The ice cream and cookie dough shop is open every day on 117th Street from 11 a.m. to midnight. Call DODO at 410-390-9037 for more information. Shmagel’s Bagels, the third Ocean City location to open its doors since 2015, has been operating in the Montego Bay Shopping Center on 129th Street since the end of June. A Shmagel bagel starts out as a freshly made bagel in house with two dozen varieties including specialty bagels, which are continuously being rotated. Shmagel’s offers classic flavors like onion, cinnamon raisin and sesame. Creative flavors like French toast, very berry, jalapeno, pumpernickel and chocolate chip, round out some of the options. To complement the bagels, at least a dozen cream cheese spreads are avail-
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(Left) DODO edible cookie dough and ice cream opened its doors two weeks ago on 117th Street. (Right) A third Ocean City Shmagel’s Bagels location opened on 129th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center at the end of June.
able. Choices include strawberry, horseradish and cheddar, chive and onion, lox, honey pecan, blueberry, cinnamon and sugar, crabby, and finally, the combination of apple, raisin and cinnamon. The bagel shop has a variety of baked goods including scones, cookies, brownies, apple and cherry turnovers, cinnamon twists and muffins, which are aptly named “Shmuffins” at the shop and are very popular among customers. Breakfast sandwiches are served on bagels with eggs, meats and cheeses chosen by the customer. There are at least a dozen specialty sandwiches served on a bagel or a roll including chicken salad, roast beef and cheddar, tuna salad, a bagel grilled cheese, egg salad, turkey chipotle club and a cheesy tomato melt.
A bagel shop would not be complete without coffee and Shmagel’s Bagels grinds and brews its specialty coffee in house with offerings including cappuccinos, expressos, lattes and iced coffees. Smoothies are another tasty treat with fruit flavors such as wild berry, raspberry strawberry, mango and frozen lemonade or start the morning off with a coffee smoothie. “We’ve started mixing our iced coffee with our coffee smoothies,” Salem said. “We have a couple new ones. Peanut butter cup or cookies and cream can be mixed with our famous iced coffee.” Unique Shmagel’s Bagels tied-eye Tshirts with its signature logo are available for $17.99. Shmagel’s Bagels is Salem’s brainchild, which he has expanded to three locations in Ocean City since opening
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his debut shop on 33rd Street during the summer of 2015. In the fall of 2016, a Shmagel’s Bagels and TCBY joint location in Berlin near Wal-Mart became available to the public. “These are born in Ocean City businesses. We have started the process to franchise Shmagel’s Bagels and are fasttracking the process for DODO,” Salem said. “Three people have already expressed interest in franchising DODO and it’s been exciting.” Shmagel’s Bagels on 129th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 410-250-2500. Catering is available with at least 24-hour prior notice at all three Shmagel’s Bagels locations. DODO edible cookie dough and ice cream and Shmagel’s Bagels are both slated to stay open into the fall uptown.
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AGH information technology work receives top accolades (Aug. 11, 2017) Less than one percent of hospitals received the 2017 Most Wired Hospital-Advanced distinction, bestowed by the American Hospital Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Forum, and Atlantic General Hospital is one of those facilities. Only two Maryland hospitals received the award, with Atlantic General Hospital being the only one on the Eastern Shore. The awards are based on the results of the 19th annual HealthCareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Wired survey and benchmarking study. The survey examines how organizations are using information technology to improve healthcare delivery in the areas of quality and safety, clinical integration, infrastructure and business management. The 27 hospitals nationwide that received the Most Wired-Advanced award were found to have exceeded core development in the four focus areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Atlantic General has had the foresight to put some very innovative programs in place to improve quality and patient experience. Health IT has been there to help those programs operate more efficiently to provide the best care possible for our patients,â&#x20AC;? said Andrew Fowler, vice president of information services and CIO of Atlantic General Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This award is a reflection of the entire organization, not just IT efforts.â&#x20AC;? A Few of AGHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Initiatives: Care Coordination According to the survey, more than 40 percent of Most Wired hospitals provide real-time care management services to patients at home for diabetes and congestive heart failure. At Atlantic General, nurses in the Patient Centered Medical Home program reach out to patients identified as being at risk for hospital admission due to a variety of chronic conditions, to make sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking any prescribed medication properly and have scheduled â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and plan to keep â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the necessary follow up appointments with their doctors. This risk stratification is based upon key pieces of data within the patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; electronic health records. Since the survey was completed, the organization has taken the program a step further, providing remote monitoring and supportive care services to high-risk patients discharged from the hospital. For patients who qualify, a tablet computer, a connecting blood pressure cuff, a pulse oximeter to measure oxygen levels in the blood, a blood glucose monitor and a scale to measure body weight are installed in the home. Through daily monitoring and intervention from the care coordinators, the program aims to provide a bridge from discharge to follow-up visits with the doctor to maintain health status and prevent readmission. Telemedicine According to the survey, Most Wired hospitals are using telemedicine to fill gaps in care, provide services or expand access to medical specialists.
In addition to partnerships with the University of Maryland Kennedy Krieger Institute, and Sheppard Pratt to provide 24/7 monitoring of critical care patients, outpatient developmental health services to pediatric patients and mental health services, Atlantic General has partnered with Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to provide remote consultation services for patients discharged to the center for rehabilitation services. The program has reduced readmissions by half over a nine-month period. Most recently, Atlantic General has entered into a partnership with University of Maryland Medical Center and their Greenebaum Cancer Center to provide patients and the oncologists at the Regional Cancer Care Center access to University of Maryland cancer specialists for consultations and care plans for more difficult cancer diagnoses. The first to benefit from this partnership have been patients with lung nodules or suspected lung cancer who are connecting with thoracic surgeons at University of Maryland for pre- and post-operative consultations. Other programs in place during the time of survey include biometric identification of patients during the registration process to improve patient safety and patient experience, secure texting for medical staff and clinicians for better communication, and sharing of secure electronic medical records through the Maryland and Delaware health information exchanges to facilitate regional care coordination of shared patient populations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Most Wired hospitals are using every available technology option to create more ways to reach their patients in order to provide access to care,â&#x20AC;? said AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are transforming care delivery, investing in new delivery models in order to improve quality, provide access and control costs.â&#x20AC;?
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Eighty-six-pound white marlin leads WMO after 3 days
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 11, 2017) After three days of weigh-ins during the 44th annual White Marlin Open, at the close of the Harbour Island Marina scale Wednesday night, three qualifying white marlin were on the leaderboard with the heaviest estimated to be worth $2.6 million. Mike Donohue reeled in an 86-pound white marlin while fishing aboard the Griffin, out of Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday. The first-place fish could earn the crew about $2.6 million if it holds the top spot. Jim Motsko, founder and co-director of the tournament, said Thursday morning that weight will be difficult to beat. “If I was a betting man, I would say that fish will be hard to top,” he said. “It’s a good-size fish as far as white marlin goes.” Michael Logan boated a 76-pound white marlin aboard the Business, out of Key Largo, Florida, on Wednesday. If the team remains in second place, the group could win an estimated $120,000. Casey Roohan landed a 70.5-pound white marlin while fishing on Team Player, out of Stone Harbor, New Jersey, on Wednesday. In third place after three days of weigh-ins, the fish could bring in $80,000. The tuna division saw the most action during the first three days of the Open. Joe Sandler was in first place as of Wednesday evening with the 68.5-pound yellowfin tuna he hooked aboard the Intents, out of Jupiter, Florida, that day. The estimated payout for the fish is $460,000. Blue Runner (Manasquan, New Jersey) angler James Boynton was tied for second place with a 67-pound yellowfin he landed on Tuesday. He and his teammates could win $80,000 for the fish because of participation in added entry-level calcuttas. Kris Rainear reeled in a 67-pound yellowfin while fishing on Warden Pass, out of Cape May, New Jersey, on Wednesday. The crew has the potential to receive $50,000. Jim Stavola’s 64-pound yellowfin tuna caught on Monday aboard Milling Around, out of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, could bring in $36,000. Don Schoenberger’s 58.5-pound yellowfin reeled in aboard Take the Bait, out of Indian River, Delaware, on Wednesday, could earn him and his teammates $70,000. The only wahoo that had been brought to the 14th Street marina after three days was a 55 pounder, caught by Gary Capuano on Monday aboard Hog Wild, out of Manteo, North Carolina. The fish could be worth about $15,000. As of Thursday morning, no qualifying blue marlin, dolphin or sharks had been boated.
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After three days of weigh-ins of the 44th annual White Marlin Open, Mike Donohue’s 86-pound white marlin, caught aboard the Griffin, out of Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, was in first place. The fish could earn the crew about $2.6 million if it holds the top spot.
A total of 353 boats are participating in this year’s tournament, which has a record payout of $4.97 million. “I’m happy we have more boats than last year. The goal every year is to be better than the year before,” Motsko said. In 2016, 329 boats participated and $4.42 million was awarded to tournament winners – a record payout until this year. “Prize money is nice. I wish we had another $30,000 [to break the $5 million mark],” Motsko added. Crews can fish three of five days. A total of 136 boats went offshore on Monday. Most took a lay day on Tuesday because of rough seas, but 12 did venture out. Wednesday was a busy day as 297 boats headed offshore. Thursday, 287 fished. “So far, it’s been excellent, other than the weather the other day,” Motsko said Thursday morning. “We had four white marlin all over 70 pounds [tournament minimum] Wednesday and there’s still a lot of fishing left. There will be a whole lot [Thursday] and [Friday], and we still have some slots to fill in the [tournament species divisions].” The final day of fishing is today, Friday. Weigh-ins, which are free and open to the public, are from 4-9:15 p.m. at Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street, bayside. For more information about the tournament or to watch the weigh-ins streaming live, visit www.whitemarlinopen.com.
Poor Girls Open ladies-only fishing tourney, Aug. 17-19 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 11, 2017) Female anglers will show off their fishing abilities, as hundreds are expected to participate in the 24th annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open, Aug. 17-19. Women enjoy fishing in the tournament because it benefits a worthy cause — breast cancer research. Proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society and earmarked for breast cancer research and program development as part of the “Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach Series” – an assortment of local activities to raise breast cancer awareness while garnering money for the organization. “I think the word keeps spreading about [the Open]. They want to get involved because they know it’s for a cause,” tournament co-Director Earl Conley said, adding that he has received numerous phone calls from women interested in the event. “Everyone is affected by cancer and touched by it in some way. It’s for a good cause; that’s
what it’s all about. I think that’s the big draw.” Many women, including cancer survivors, make it a tradition to fish annually. Although it is a competition, there is camaraderie among the lady anglers. “It’s a good time and rallies all the ladies together,” Conley said. 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, dolphin and wahoo will also receive cash prizes. There are added entry levels/calcuttas for billfish releases, tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Girls 16 and younger may compete in the junior angler division. Registration for the 2017 tournaSee POOR Page 44
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Poor Girls Open to benefit ACS, breast cancer research Continued from Page 43 ment will begin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Bahia Marina, 22nd Street on the bay, in Ocean City. A captains’ meeting will follow. Anglers may fish one of three days: Thursday, Aug. 17, Friday, Aug. 18, or Saturday, Aug. 19. Weigh-ins will take place daily from 4-7:30 p.m. at the marina. Pink Ribbon merchandise will be for sale near the weigh-in scale in the Bahia Marina/Fish Tales parking lot and several vendors will also have booths set up featuring art, clothing and jewelry. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Donations will be accepted as well. An awards luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 20, at a new location this year, Harrison’s Harbor Watch at the inlet in Ocean City, from noon to 2 p.m. The competition has grown since its inception. Eight boats participated in the first tournament, and 2016 was a record-breaking year all around. A record 746 lady anglers fished on 160 boats and $189,920 was awarded to tournament winners. Open organizers also presented a check for $100,000 to the American Cancer Society. “Lady anglers get really excited about the tournament. We couldn’t have ordered better weather, and some pretty good fish were caught,” Conley said after the 2016 event. “It was just fantastic all around.” The total donated by the Harman family through the tournament and other events since 2005 is nearly $800,000. 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. “We had great weather last year,” Conley said. “Hopefully, Steve Harman will smile down upon us again and we will have another great turnout. “Knock on wood, we’ve been very fortunate in the past. The weather breaks and fishing improves,” he continued. “If we can come close to last year, I think everyone will be happy.” The Open is the first event of the Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach Series. Other events include a card game and
mahj party; tennis, mah jongg and golf tournaments; survivor celebration; and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk and run. Most of the events will take place in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Pink Ribbon Classic Series was started in 1996 by a group of volunteers. Since its inception, the series has raised about $3 million for breast cancer research, awareness, programs and services. Some of the local programs and services available in this area include free wigs for patients; Road to Recovery, which connects local drivers with patients to transport them to and from treatment; and the Look Good Feel Better program available at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin and Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, which teaches patients how to cope with the cosmetic side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. There is also the Hope Lodge, which provides lodging during treatment; Cancer Survivors Network available at www.cancer.org, a 24-hour-a-day cancer information center; and 1-800-2272345 for patients to access ACS services. “The number one way to eliminate cancer is to work toward its eradication. The American Cancer Society not only has millions invested in research to do so, but also services the local community with local programs,” Jamie Barrett, community manager, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society Inc., said following the 2016 Open. “We are grateful for the generous donation from the Harman family to continue diversifying how the American Cancer Society can combat cancer, and help the community.” This year, 5,250 women in Maryland and 840 in Delaware will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Across the country, that number rises to 252,710, and an estimated 40,610 will die from the disease, according to the ACS. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. For more information about the Poor Girls Open, call Bahia Marina at 410-289-7438. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-2272345.
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Berlin to host regional golf qualifier More than 100 athletes to participate in ‘The Tour’ event at Eagle’s Landing
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) On Saturday afternoon, 120 athletes will compete in “The Tour” regional qualifier at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course in Berlin, which is sponsored by Under Armour. “The top 10 players from all four [handicap] divisions will advance to
a 54-hole national championship at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on May 18, 19 and 20,” said tour director Ray Taranto. A 2 p.m. shotgun start will begin the amateur tournament, which is slated to continue into the evening hours and spectators are encouraged to check out the competition. “The level of competition in our top gun division [0-5 handicap] will showcase some of the best players in the nation,” Taranto said. “Forty out of the 120 golfers competing will get an invite to the national champi-
onship.” In addition, the four winners of each division also receive a free national championship trip package, which includes three rounds of golf, dinner for two and $250 in gifts from Under Armour. There are 13 regional qualifiers taking place across the nation. Delaware, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, New Mexico, North Carolina, Virginia, California and Florida will also host qualifiers for “The Tour.” For more information, check out www.THETOURua.com.
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Record payout, participation for ‘Heels and Reels’ By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 11, 2017) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s ninth annual “Heels and Reels” competition, held Aug. 4-5, saw a record number of boats and prize money awarded. “[I’m] very pleased. For the most part, we have grown every year. We had one off year due to weather,” said Franky Pettolina, OCMC president and co-diSee SCHOLARSHIP Page 46
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(Top, right) The Brenda Lou team won the tuna division of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s ninth annual “Heels and Reels” ladies tournament with a 62.2-pound yellowfin. They also came in second place in the billfish release division, releasing three white marlin. The crew was awarded a total of $8,667. (Bottom) The G-Force team took second place in the dolphin division with a 15 pounder. They won $2,592.
Continued from Page 45 rector of the tournament. “The ladies like the event because we put out good meals, a good fishing format, and it’s an affordable tourney with good payout. We try to keep it fun and encourage juniors and novices as well as the experienced ladies. Also, it’s for a great cause.” Approximately 300 ladies fished on 50 boats and $52,020 was awarded to tournament winners. About $4,500 will go to the Marlin Club Crew of OC Scholarship Fund, generated from a portion of Heels and Reels entry fee, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Haulin n’ Ballin #1 took first place in the billfish release division with 300 points for releasing three white marlin. The crew was awarded $18,045. The Brenda Lou team came in second place with 300 points for releasing three white marlin. The Haulin n’ Ballin group released its last fish first, at 11:14 a.m., while the Brenda Lou crew cuts theirs loose at 1:51 p.m. The Brenda Lou anglers were presented $4,347. The Espadon team released one white and one blue marlin to finish in third place. The ladies won $2,898. The Last Call crew earned first place in the dolphin division with a 16.2 pounder. It was worth $9,045. G-Force anglers landed in second place with a 15-pound dolphin. They received $2,592. The Lights Out team took third with a 14.6-pound dolphin. The group was awarded $1,728. The 62.2-pound yellowfin reeled in aboard the Brenda Lou was the largest tuna of the tournament. The ladies won $4,320. The Haulin n’ Ballin #1 hooked 59.2- and 56.8-pound yellowfin tuna. The crew was presented $9,045. The Junior Angler Award went to 15year-old Kelsey Deppe, who caught and released her first white marlin while fishing on Kingfisher. She received $500. Haulin n’ Ballin #2 took home the Team Spirit Award and a prize package donated by Atlantic Tackle, which hosted the tournament weigh-ins in West Ocean City.
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Annual Ocean City Lacrosse Classic to kick off Thursday
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) More than 2,000 lacrosse players on 72 teams will compete in the 25th annual Ocean City Lacrosse Classic next weekend. The tournament takes place Aug. 17-20 in three locations at Northside Park on 125th Street, at Fourth Street across from the skate park and at the Northern Worcester County Athletic Complex off Route 113 in Berlin. “Teams are psyched,” Tournament Director Bob Musitano said. “It’s a well-attended event for men and women. We pick up some of the pros, high school players and a lot of college kids. You see some really good lacrosse and its free to come watch.” The 42 Men’s Elite (18 and older) division teams, six Master’s (30 and older) crews, 13 Supermaster’s squads (40 and older) and four Men’s King Neptune (50 and older) teams kick off the lacrosse action on Thursday, Aug. 17, at Northside Park on 125th Street from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Northern Worcester County Athletic Complex off Route 113 in Berlin from noon to 5 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, games will take place in both locations, with tournaments beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing into the evening hours. The Women’s Elite (18 and older) competition will include seven teams competing next Friday at Fourth Street across from the skate park and Northside Park in Ocean City, beginning at noon. Championship games will be played Sunday, Aug. 20, at Northside Park. Men will compete from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Women finish out the tournament from 9 a.m. to noon. “Each team plays a minimum of four games and you can still make the playoffs even if you lose the first game,” Musitano said. “You could even win the whole thing if you hang in there and keep playing.” The annual lacrosse tournament has grown in participation almost every year with spectators able to catch at least 183 action-packed games throughout the weekend,
Musitano added. “They are playing for bragging rights and its funny how these guys really want that,” Musitano said. “It’s fun and they have a blast doing it. You will see some of the best lacrosse in the country on Sunday.” Teams consist of athletes from all over the country, with some playing in professional leagues in addition to a mix of players from states including California, New York, Colorado, Florida, Washington D.C., Texas, Virginia, Massachusetts and Maryland. “A small community of lacrosse men and women come every year from all over,” Musitano said. “A lot of players bring their families.” A portion of the proceeds from the Classic help fund scholarships at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin for student-athletes and youth teams. Musitano said $4,000 was awarded at Decatur last year, where he is the former girls’ varsity head lacrosse coach. “We try to give back to the community by awarding base scholarships to well-rounded students who have achievements on and off the field,” Musitano said. “The community rallies around this tournament. It’s a lot of fun and everyone looks forward to it every year.” For more information about the Classic, or for a schedule of games, visit www.OCLaxClassic.org.
Contractors host golfing event to support projects
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) The nonprofit organization Contractors for a Cause hosted its fourth annual golf classic last Friday afternoon at Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin to raise money for residential projects, Diakonia and high school scholarships. See NONPROFIT Page 48
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Nonprofit builders association raises money for causes Continued from Page 47 “Contractors for a Cause is important to the community, because it’s unique in its capabilities,” said Josh Martin, a member of Contractors for a Cause in Maryland and owner of Seaside Plumbing in Berlin. “Having professional, licensed and certified contractors working on your home will ensure that the volunteer work we do is only the highest quality.” The local nonprofit organization helps disadvantaged community members in Delaware and Maryland through donations, volunteering and fundraising. It is dedicated to providing free services and professional advice in the field of home construction, maintenance and repair. “Everyone needs a helping hand now and again, while getting through a rough period,” Martin said. “It’s important for all of us to come together to ensure that our community stays the wonderful place that it is.” These contractors host annual events to raise money for local organizations including Diakonia, a residence in West Ocean City that provides emergency and transitional housing, food services, counseling and assistance to its guests, and give out scholarships to help young adults pursuing a career in the industry.
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The nonprofit organization Contractors for a Cause hosted its fourth annual golf classic last Friday afternoon at Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin to raise money for residential projects, Diakonia and high school scholarships.
Martin helps facilitate the Maryland Legacy Scholarship Program. A $1,500 scholarship was awarded to a Stephen Decatur High School graduate interested in the building industry including contracting, industry work, construction, building, architect work or engineering the last three years. “Ethan Call won the scholarship this year, he is interested in pursuing a career in chemical engineering,” Martin said. “Definitely a bright young man. [It was a] unanimous decision to give him the scholarship from our selection committee.” Stephen Decatur High School seniors interested in applying for the scholarship can find application and essay information at www.ContractorsForACause.org. Through its Helping Hands Program, the group performed maintenance on a few air conditioning
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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan ugust is the last month for people to vacation before kids go back to school, and young adults head to their universities to hit the books. I totally miss being in school because learning was one thing I did well. Sometimes I think I want to pursue a master’s degree, and realize I still owe $50K in student loans. Needless to say, I spend more time working than I do anything else. I don’t think people realize Ocean City’s busy season doesn’t end until October, so when people who work in the service industry head back to school or wherever they call home, their co-workers who have already finished their degrees are working sixto 13-hour shifts. Not to mention, several restaurants are still open year-round, including a few listed below. The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street, is open daily, serving breakfast, starting at 8 a.m., as well as lunch and dinner. Come to The Big Easy on 60 for happy hour this week, daily from noon to 6 p.m. Specials include $5 frozen drinks, crushes and import beers, $3.50 rails/house wines, $3 domestic beer and $2 off specialty cocktails. In addition, get $6 appetizers. Don’t miss $3 Abita beer Sundays. In addition, Bryan Russo will perform from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www.thebigeasyon60.com for more info. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, offers happy hour 4-7 p.m. at the bar. Drink specials include $2.25 Miller Lite, Coors Light and Natural Light cans, $1.75 domestic draft mugs, $3 domestic draft pints, $3.25 domestic bottles, $3.50 premium beers and $4.50 imports. Food specials include a pretzel dog and fries for $4.99, hot fingers and fries, $5.99, and $7.99 pork barbecue sliders. Get the entire menu, lunch or dinner, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily. Listen to live entertainment this weekend with Old School starting at 9 p.m., Friday Aug. 11, and catch Over Time at 9 p.m. on Saturday. Identity Crisis will play on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 6-9 p.m. See INSIDE Page 50
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A 160-foot-long replica of the Spanish ship, El Galeón Andalucia, sails back into Ocean City for tours and special receptions until Aug. 27.
El Galeón Andalucia returns to OC By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) A 160-foot-long replica of the Spanish tall ship, El Galeón Andalucia, sails back into Ocean City this weekend for tours and special receptions until Aug. 27. The authentic, 17th century wooden replica ship, will be docked on the bay next to the bayside boardwalk between Second and Third streets after narrowly passing through the Route 50 drawbridge. The Galeón Andalucia has already spent time in Ocean City during the summer, first in August of 2013 and again in 2014. “Having a Spanish galleon in Ocean City is such a rare, visual opportunity,” Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller said. “Add to that, the chance to tour it.” Visitors will have the opportunity to walk the main decks and gun deck while interacting with the crew. They will also learn about the vital role galleons played in sea trade, hear pirate stories and can purchase official galleon retail merchandise on board. “There will be vendors likely set up port side where patrons can peruse crafts, jewelry and other goods,”
Miller said. “Opportunities are available to host receptions on the vessel while it is in Ocean City.” The Galeón Andalucia is a replica of a vessel used by the Spanish Crown for maritime expeditions from the 16th to 18th centuries. Galleons discovered and established trade routes between Spain, America and the Philippines, which was later named the Fleet of the Indies. After three years of research, six months of structural design and 17 months of construction, the nonprofit Nao Victoria Foundation (NAO) launched the 500-ton vessel in November of 2009. “We are always looking for new, exciting and family-friendly activities for our residents and patrons to enjoy while in Ocean City,” Miller said. “Tall ships are a great attraction, but come with the need for fairly deep waters to accommodate a typical vessel’s draft. This galleon is unique as it can make it to our berthing location even with the shallow waters of our bay.” In addition, the foundation is building a replica of the Santa Maria, one of the three ships sailed by Christopher Columbus to the new
world in 1492, which is slated for completion next year. “We are hopeful that patrons will continue to seek the opportunity to walk the decks of this galleon and future vessels we can logistically bring into our bay – the future NAO Santa Maria replica included,” Miller said. El Galeón Andalucia was slated to arrive on Thursday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., but contingent on tidal conditions and delays coming out of the Hudson River. The arrival window on Friday is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tours are slated to start on Friday or Saturday depending on when the vessel arrives. They will take place daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Aug. 27. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $6 for children 5-12 years old and children under 5 are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information or to book a reception on the vessel, contact the Town of Ocean City Special Events Department at 410-250-0125. Check out www.fundacionnaovictoria.org to purchase tickets or for more information on the El Galeón Andalucia and Nao Victoria Foundation.
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For more, visit www.bjsonthewater.com. Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, features happy hour, 37 p.m. daily, which includes $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas and $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and $8 half-pound burgers. Friday, Aug. 11, catch Dave Sherman, 5-8 p.m., followed by Rusty Foulke, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, hear Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys, 5-8 p.m., followed by Rusty Foulke, 8-11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, hang with Walt Farovic and Chris Button, 6-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, see Just Jay, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, enjoy Charlie Z, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, hear Michael Smith, 6-9 p.m., followed by open mic, 9-11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, don’t miss Chris Button, 7-10 p.m. For more, call 443-664-2896. Clarion, 101st Street, offers several dining and nightlife options. Hear Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Ocean Club, Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12. DJ Dusty spins, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. At Lenny’s beach bar and pool Passion will perform from 5-10 p.m., Friday through Saturday. Sunday, Aug.
13, hear Power Play, 5-10 p.m. Hang out every day from 4-7 p.m. during Lenny’s deck party with $6.95 food specials. Monday, eat a hamburger, jumbo kosher hot dog, polish sausage or grilled chicken breast served with potato salad and cole slaw. The drink of the day is $2 off buckets of fun. Tuesday, try a shrimp, fish or chicken taco. Drink specials include $4.20 OCSC margaritas, and $2.50 Corona Light drafts. Breakers Pub is open at 11 a.m. daily and offers $6.95 lunch specials. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. daily with $2.30 drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines and $3.85 margaritas. To hear more, call 410-524-3535. Coconuts Bar and Grill, located at Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street, offers happy hour from 5-6 p.m. daily with two-for-one drinks. Coconuts features its own craft brew by Burley Oak Brewing Company, “Drunken Monkey Ale,” an American Pale Ale. Tipsy Turtle Tuesday is back again this season as well. Order a Tipsy Turtle drink on a Tuesday and be entered to win a trip to the Bahamas. Drawing in September. Try Coconuts’ Eastern Shore crab dip and crab salad. An assortment of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos and wraps are also available.
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Friday, Aug. 11, hear Darin Engh at noon, followed by Funk Shue, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, the The Vigilantes Duo takes the stage from noon to 4 p.m., then listen to The Swell Fellas, 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, hang out with Lennon LaRicci and The Leftovers, noon to 3 p.m., followed by Over Time, 4-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, catch Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m., followed by Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth & Pete, 48 p.m. Tuesday, listen to Kevin Poole, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., then catch the Bettenroo Duo, 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 hear the Monkee Paw Duo, noon to 3 p.m., followed by Chris Button and Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, listen to Heather Vidal, noon to 3 p.m., then catch Rick & Regina, 4-8 p.m. For more, visit www.castleinthesand.com. Coins, 28th Street, features happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include domestic drafts, $2; domestic bottles, $2.75; and rail drinks/chardonnay/cabernet for $3.50. Food specials include a quarter-pound hot dog, $2; 12 steamed clams/wings, $6; and mussels, $7. Saturday, Aug. 12, Tranzfusion will perform starting at 9 p.m. For more, call 410-289-3100. Cowboy Coast, 17th Street, offers specials weekly. Check out happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Get a $2 drink of the day, $5 specialty drinks, crushes and frozen cocktails and $2.75 domestic drafts. Monday, play Red Neck Olympics, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Games include beer pong, flip cup, corn hole, bocce ball and bull riding. Tuesday, feast on an eight-ounce sirloin and fried popped shrimp for $17.99. Learn to line dance from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, beat the clock, 8 p.m. to midnight, starting with 25-cent drafts at 8 p.m. Enjoy bucked up Thursday, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with free mechanical bull rides and prizes. Listen to music played by DJs Adam Dutch and Bigler with a mix of dance, rock and country. Friday, Aug. 11, is a ticketed event
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with Adam Yarger, 6:30 p.m. and DJ BK spins at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, DJ BK plays music at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, hang out with Dust N Bones, 8 p.m. to midnight; DJ Jerry B, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, catch DJ Dutch Adam & DJ Bigler, 9 p.m., and try free bull riding. For more, call 410-289-6331. Crab Bag, 130th Street, offers happy hour daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2 rails and domestic bottles, $3.50 wines by the glass, $3.95 32-ounce mini pitchers, $4.95 Bloody Mary’s and $5.95 orange crushes. Enjoy outdoor seating with three all-you-can-eat crab options: the first includes crabs, corn, slaw and fries; get it with fried chicken or with ribs and steamed shrimp. To hear more, call 410-250-3337. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, features Irish Tuesdays with $3.17 drink specials. Happy hour is noon to 6 p.m. daily. Get domestic bottle/drafts for $2.25, import beers for $3.50, Guinness for $5, rails are $3 and calls and house wine are $3.75. Hear Bob Hughes, Friday, Aug. 11, from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, catch Nate Clendenen, 8 p.m. to midnight. For more, call 410-250-1449. Fenwick Crabhouse, 100 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, is open seven days a week at 11 a.m. Happy hour is daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $7 food specials include crab dip quesadilla, Fenwick baked oysters, fish and chips and “Cali” dog with fries. Drink specials include $2 domestic drafts, $2.50 cans, $3 martinis, $4 rail drinks and $5 house wine by the glass. Crab specials include $3 off each person’s all-you-can-eat order before 4 p.m. For more information, call 302-539-2500. Fish Tales, 22nd Street, bayside, provides happy hour 3-6 p.m. daily with $5 orange crushes. Torada Tuesday features $4 Torada shots and $5 bombs. Wednesday
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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan is locals night, where guests can enjoy 75-cent Natural Light drafts and $2.75 wells. Friday, get $4 fireball shots, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. To hear more, call 410-289-0990. Frog Bar and Grill, 806 S. Atlantic Avenue at the Inlet Village, features all day and night drink specials including $1.75 Natural Light, $2.75 Bud Light bottles, $3 froggy shooters and $5 orange crush. Enjoy Froggy Hour from 8-9 p.m. with $1 Miller Lite and Bud Light drafts and $5 pitchers. Frog Bar and Grill also serves breakfast 8-11 a.m. To hear more, call 410-289-FROG. Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 rails and domestic bottles/drafts and $5.50 orange crushes. Food specials include $5.99 buffalo wings/pound of steamed shrimp, $7.99 bowl of garlic mussels and two dozen steamed clams for $12.99. Friday, Aug. 11, catch DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, hear Side Project or Chris Button, 2-6 p.m., followed by DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, check out Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. Monday, listen to Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m., followed by DJ Billy T at 7 p.m. Tuesday, catch Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, sing karaoke with DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, Opposite Directions plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com. At Higgins, 31st Street, enjoy its all-you-can-eat crabs and corn for $29.99. Customers can select AUCE shrimp and ribs for $25.99 per person. While at Higgins, try a couple popular appetizers such as the scallops and oyster casino. For more specials, call 410-289-2581. Johnny’s Pizza, 56th Street, has happy hour 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $3 rails, $5 crushes and Bloody Mary’s and $2.75 Bud Light and Miller Light drafts. For more, call 410-723-5600. Marina Deck, 306 Dorchester Street, is open at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner daily, with happy hour 3-6 p.m. Specials include $2.25 drafts, $2.75 bottles and $5.75 crushes, $5.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp, $6.99 for a dozen clams and 79-cent wings (at the two bars only). Thursday is Karaoke with J-Lo, 911 p.m. For more information, visit www.marinadeckrestaurant.com or call 410-289-4411. M.R. Ducks, Talbot Street, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 36 p.m., excluding days with entertainment. Drink specials include $1.75 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic beer, $3 rail drinks, $4 craft and import beer. Food specials include $3 bar dogs, $5 clams/Old Bay wings and $6 steamed shrimp.
Friday, Aug. 11, hear Over Time at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, see Tim Metz at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, listen to Tranzfusion starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, hear DJ Batman at 5 p.m. and Thursday, catch Steve Ports duo at 5 p.m. For more, visit www.mrducks.com. Ocean City Fish Company, in the commercial harbor in West Ocean City, is open at 11 a.m. Try AUCE crabs, corn and hush puppies for $30. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, $3.50 rail drink and house wines, $4.50 call drinks and $5 crushes and frozens. Food specials includes half-price appetizers. Check out DJ Wax on Friday, Aug. 11, 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, hear One Night Stand at 3 p.m. Visit www.ocfishcompany.com. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, is open Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. and noon on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy happy hour, 3-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the bar. Drink specials include half-price beer, $4 house wines and $1.99 rail cocktails. For more information, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Pickles Pub, 706 Philadelphia Avenue, offers happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2.25 domestic drafts and bottles, $3 Evolution Craft Brewing Lot 3, $3.50 house wine/rail beverages and $5 orange crushes. Food specials are eat-in-only and include $3.99 Boardwalk fries, $4.99 stadium nachos, $5.99 sliders (three mini burger or pulled pork), $6 tacos (three beef, chicken or pork), $6.99 one-pound of wings (nuclear, hot or Baltimore). Monday, enjoy 55-cent wings all day and night with purchase of a beverage. Catch DJ Jeremy at 10 p.m. doing karaoke with $3 Corona and Corona Light specials. Tuesday, have $1.50 tacos until 3 p.m. with a beverage purchase. Music starts at 10 p.m. with DJ Adam Dutch. Get $2 Presidente, PBR and Natty Boh drafts. Wednesday, get half-price burgers all day/night with purchase of a beverage. Starting at 7 p.m. have a “local pint” and keep the glass. Thursday, hang out with DJ Wax at 10 p.m., and drink $4 Hoop Tea or get Fireball shots for $4. Friday, don’t miss beats by DJ Jeremy at 10 p.m., and enjoy $5 orange crushes. Saturday, hear Phantom Limbs at 10 p.m. Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. have a $5 Bloody Mary or mimosa and 10 p.m. to close enjoy late night happy hour specials. Sing karaoke with DJ Jeremy on Monday, Aug. 14, beginning at 10 p.m. For more, call 410-289-4891. Phillips Seafood House, 14101 See INSIDE Page 52
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Coastal Hwy., is open Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday happy hour is until 7 p.m. and Sunday until close. Drink specials include $2.50 domestic drafts and bottles, $4 craft beer, $3 wine and sangria/spirits and $5 crushes. In addition, enjoy $5 and $7 food specials with purchase of a beverage. For more, call 410-250-1200. Phillips Crab House, 2004 Philadelphia Avenue, offers early bird specials beginning at 4 p.m. Enjoy $4 off each adult buffet if you are seated within the first hour of business daily. For menu dining, during the first hour of business daily, enjoy the early bird menu for $19.99. Items include a crab feast of five medium crabs, quarter-pound steamed shrimp, two pieces of fried chicken, corn on the cob and watermelon; chicken Chesapeake, Hoopers Island crab cake, prime rib, or try the eight-ounce flat iron steak. Check out the new breakfast buffet for $14.99, served 8-11:30 a.m. For more, call 410-289-6821. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. Order your pizza online at www.pizzatugos.com. Purple Moose, 108 S Atlantic Ave., on the Boardwalk between Talbot and Caroline Streets, has live entertainment nightly. Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12, hang out with CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m., then check out Doc Marten and the Flannels at 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, hear tunes from CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m., and listen to Ruckus at 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14,
catch Ruckus at 10 p.m. Aug. 15-16, VJ Mazi takes the stage at 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, see Judas Priestess Tribute band, 10 p.m. For more, visit www.purplemoosesaloon.com. Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open daily. Happy hour is available 2-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails and $5.50 crushes. Happy hour food specials include half-price bada bing shrimp and wings. Enjoy brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 410-524-1009. Seacrets, 49th Street, opens every day at 11 a.m. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Sunday rum day, with beer specials from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday happy hour drink specials include $6 frozen rum runner, pina colada, orange crush and electric lemonade; $5 Seacrets spirits: gin, vodka, orange, lemon and grapefruit vodkas, white, gold, spiced and coconut rums, light-whiskey and bourbon-whiskey. Friday, Aug. 11, catch DJ Bobby'O, in the bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Jim Long Band will take the stage at 5 p.m., followed by Anthem at 9 p.m. DJ Tuff spins in the nightclub at 9 p.m. with Lost in Paris on at 10 p.m. DJ Bobby O will be back for 80’s jams in Main Bar at 10 p.m. Saturday, see Cruz-in de Bay, noon to 6 p.m. DJ Tuff will spin on the beach starting at noon, followed by Kicking Sunrise at 1 p.m. Then hear Flowers for Taco, 5-9 p.m. DJ Cruz will spin in the club at 9 p.m. The Anthem will play reggae on stage at 9 p.m. My absolute favorite band will be in the nightclub at 10 p.m., Garden State Radio! Bring back memories with 80’s jams at 10 p.m. in Main Bar.
Sunday, Aug. 13, hang with DJ Bobby'O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Jim Long Band takes the beach stage at 5 p.m. Hear Garden State Radio again in the nightclub at 10 p.m. For more, call 410-524-4900. Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, offers happy hour Monday through Friday, 36 p.m. Drink specials include domestic bottles for $2.75; import/craft drafts, $4.50; Guinness, $5; rail drinks, $3; and Shillelagh (frozen green drink) and house wine for $4. Aug. 11-12, hear James Gallagher and Off the Boat, 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Aug 13-14, catch Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. Wednesday, check out Joey Harkum, 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, hear Dublin 5 at 9 p.m. For more, call 410-289-7181. Shrimp Boat, 9724 Stephen Decatur Highway, is open daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday take advantage of an AUCE crab special, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $1.50 per crab for dine-in only. Happy hour is 2-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with $2 domestic drafts. Saturday and Sunday have AUCE crab and corn for $28.88, add shrimp for an additional $10. This special is dine-in only and seating is available until 3 p.m. To hear more, call 410-213-0448. Skye Bar, 66th Street, opens at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Have $1 oysters and get a quarter-pound lobster for $20. Drink specials include $1 off drafts, $3.50 rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. Enjoy half-price bottles of champagne from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Friday, Aug. 11, see Marcella Peters, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, hang out with Elwood Bishop, 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, catch Test Kitchen, 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, hear Monkee Paw, 4-8 p m. For more, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Sunset Grille, Sunset Avenue, See INSIDE Page 53
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, help out around the house or the office this week and the effort will benefit both you and the people with whom you interact. Reinforce close relationships.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, when you set your mind to something, the results are often spectacular. Stick with what you have been doing of late and keep enjoying the great results.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Change may be all around you this week, Gemini. You may not be overly excited about all the things that are unfolding, but realize this change of pace is essential to your career.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, if you are willing to put in extra effort this week, the results will be well worth it. Hunker down and commit to going the extra mile in the days ahead.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, romance is on your mind, so you have to make sure you get together with that special person in the next few days. Otherwise, the mood may pass.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, a surprise visit from a friend or family member lifts your spirits in the coming days. Enjoy this chance to catch up and share a few laughs with a loved one.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, unless someone helps you corral your focus, your energy is bound to spread all over the place. Find a friend who can keep you on the right track.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, expect to expend a lot of energy this week if you want the job to get done correctly. You’re not one for slacking, so this shouldn’t be a problem.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Focus on the bigger picture, Sagittarius. With the end goal in mind, you can better map out the steps that need to be taken to get to the finish line.
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Many people need your help, Aquarius. Direct all of your good energy toward assisting others for the time being. This help will eventually be reciprocated.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
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Believe in Tomorrow’s Block Party Inside Going Out Event in Berlin to include music, vendors, food and games for kids and adults
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) Live music, vendors, food and games for adults and children are a few of the featured offerings during the inaugural Believe in Tomorrow Block Party, this Saturday from 6-9 p.m., on the streets of Berlin. “This is an opportunity for the Berlin business community and citizens to support a nonprofit organization that provides a service that truly touches the heart,” Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said. “I believe I join many other Berlin area residents in anticipating a strong turnout for what sounds like a delightful evening of family fun.” A guest bartending event at Sisters on Main Street evolved into a Believe in Tomorrow Block Party. “I am hoping it becomes our next big event,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program. “I’ve wanted to do something in Berlin for years.” The inaugural festival will include a range of free activities taking place on Main, Pitt and Commerce streets. “The goal is to pack this town,” Littleton said. “Bring the kids, grandkids or your spouse to have fun for three hours. There will be stuff going on all over town.” Attendees can enjoy live music and street performers, carnival games and a number of children’s activities including face painting, balloon animals from Kris Krunch the Klown, a bounce house, surprise costumed guests and performances by Cascading Carlos. “Another awesome event for a good foundation,” said Megan Cosman, owner of Patty Jeans Boutique on Main Street. Rothschild Broadcasting, 94.9 WAMS-FM and K107.7 WKHI of the Adams Group will both broadcast live during the event. The Snowball Stand of Ocean Pines and Sobos Catering from Salisbury will be parked on the street selling treats. Berlin businesses will have bright colored balloons to mark their participation and an auction item inside their store for attendees to take a chance on. Tickets for the Tricky Tray Auction cost $1 each. Get seven for $5 or 15 for $10. Businesses are also encouraged to donate a portion of their proceeds to Believe in Tomorrow on Aug. 12. “I want to thank all of the local businesses for their positive response,” Littleton said. “I’ve met a lot of amazing people.” A cornhole tournament is slated to take place outside of Burley Inn Tavern on Pitt Street with prize packages for the winners.
“Their cornhole tournament has been called ‘legendary,’” Littleton said. “It will be a really fun night with games for kids and adults.” Troy Mawyer will provide live music on Commerce Street. Mystery boxes sponsored by Park Place Jewelers can be purchased for $10 each. A Disney raffle will also be taking place. Chances cost $1 each or get seven for $5, 20 for $10. In addition, attendees can purchase tickets to the Believe in Tomorrow Beach Bash, slated for Sept. 25 at Seacrets on 49th Street in Ocean City, for $50, buy a raffle ticket for $100 or sign up for the Believe in Tomorrow 5K on Sept. 30.
‘I am hoping it becomes our next big event. I’ve wanted to do something in Berlin for years.’ Wayne Littleton Coordinator Sisters shop will have guest bartenders during the event including Buck Mann, Igor Conev, Jessica Shue, Jessica Jersey, Maria McEvoy, Jan Rooney, Tanya Knott, Christina Fohner and Jackie Siejack, in addition to, radio personalities, EJ Foxx, Johnny Maze and Big Red. There will also be wine tastings and samples provided by the Blue Crab Bay Co., out of Virginia, including its Bloody Mary mix and nuts at Sisters. Ed Sparks is slated to play live music inside the store from 6:308:30 p.m. while local band Spare Change jams outside on steel drums and an acoustic guitar. “It started out as a guest bartending event and then evolved into a block party in the whole town,” said Donna Sompher, owner of Sisters. “The town and council are thrilled. I think this is the first time the town has ever done anything like this [sponsor a charity event].” Littleton said he is happy to have an event in Berlin and acknowledged that many people are unaware of Believe in Tomorrow. “When Donna approached me to guest bartend and it grew into a block party, I knew it would be fun,” he said. “We don’t do much in Berlin and I thought it would be nice to get the town involved so they could see what we do.” The Believe in Tomorrow facility on 66th Street in Ocean City is open year-round to provide a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness. Each of the four condos feature kid-friendly décor and paintings with at least two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a fully-stocked kitchen, living and dining room areas. Last year, Believe in Tomorrow acquired another house on 65th Street, which is just a few steps away from the back balcony of the 66th Street
property and renovations are ongoing. Families can also vacation at the Believe in Tomorrow House in Fenwick Island and House by the Bay on 28th Street. Fundraisers such as the Berlin Block Party help raise money to provide essential week-long excursions for critically ill children and their families. In addition to the six lots of free public parking in Berlin, attendees can also park at Stephen Decatur Park off Route 113. “It will be a family-friendly, fun night where we pack the town,” Littleton said. Learn more about Believe in Tomorrow at http://believeintomorrow.org or call Littleton at 410-723-2842 for additional information on the Berlin Block Party.
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West Ocean City, offers two-for-one happy hour 3-5 p.m. daily. Select appetizers are half-price too. My favorite Asian lettuce wraps and ahi tuna are both delicious, and I highly suggest trying them. Friday, Aug. 11, catch Lima Bean Riot at 7 p.m. Saturday, hear Modern Luxe at 7 p.m. Sunday, Side Project will jam out, time TBA. Call 410-2138110 for information. Whisker’s, 120th Street, offers happy hour specials 4-7 p.m. daily and includes $2 rail drinks, domestic bottles or drafts, $2.25 Natty Boh pints and $4 house wine. For more, call 410-524-2609. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net.
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Cowboy Coast employees Nichole Douglas, left, and Dallas Towers smile for a photo during the Josh Thompson concert at the 17th Street bar and restaurant last Thursday night. KARA HALLISSEY/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Local residents Angel McDorman, left, and Kimberly Brittingham pose for a picture with country singer Josh Thompson, who performed last Thursday at Cowboy Coast on 17th Street.
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Isadora Thomas, left, and Petre Asanidze take care of customers during the Josh Thompson concert at Cowboy Coast on 17th Street last Thursday.
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BJ’s on the Water owners Maddy and Billy Carder are all smiles at their 75th Street establishment, Aug. 3, which celebrated its 38th anniversary last week.
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BJ’s on the Water staff members, Nikki Buzgierski, Nick Riavez, Ashley Nowak, Tylar Leptiz, Kinsey Canelio and Blake Grudzien, pose for a photo at the 75th Street restaurant last Thursday.
Rachel, left, Shane and Shelaine Beaver of Calvert County enjoy lunch at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, Aug. 3.
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Annual ‘Artists Paint OC’ plein air event in full swing
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) The Art League of Ocean City’s 12th annual plein air event, “Artists Paint OC,” is underway and will continue until Aug. 13, as participants spend time painting in different locations around the resort. “Our plein air event is special because it’s the chance to capture the essence of Ocean City,” said Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City. “People love Ocean City. It’s a great way to collect original artwork and [it’s] more affordable.” Plein air, a French expression for “in the open air” is the art of painting outdoors, directly from life. The event has grown into a five-day affair where 50 plein air artists recreate scenic sites in the area and compete for $2,650 in prizes. “We have added an extra day of painting this year and a couple of prizes sponsored by businesses in the community,” Thaler said. “Artists love coming to Ocean City for the hospitality and some stay in host family houses.” Hundreds of spectators will be on hand to watch the artwork come to life, which has inspired some to construct paintings of their own. The event kicked off Wednesday, Aug. 9, with registration starting at 8 a.m. followed by a full day of painting. “Artists spend a couple of days together in a beautiful and diverse setting showcasing Ocean City, from the Boardwalk, harbor, marshes, bays, farms and the beach,” Thaler said. “A lot of people have met each other in past years and enjoy catching up. Some travel all over for these competitions.” Thursday and today, participants were scheduled to paint using a variety of tools such as oils, watercolors, pastels, oil acrylics and graphite pencil. Artists can be found in favorite locations on the beach, streets, near the bays and marshes or on the Boardwalk and at the West Ocean City harbor. “Artists paint whenever they want,” Thaler said. “They will have signs on their easels saying they are participating.” Saturday’s events will start with a chance to paint in the morning and then registered artists will return to the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street before 2:30 p.m. to frame and hang their completed artwork for the competition. “We are giving out an award for the best nocturnal painting and have designated Friday for artists to paint at night,” Thaler said. “We are also giving out an Ocean City lifestyle award specifically for artists to capture the essence of Ocean City businesses [sponsored by Jolly Roger Amusements].” Stewart White, president of the Mid-Atlantic Plein-Air Painters Association, will be judging the competition
this year. Award winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. and their pieces will be on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts until Aug. 28. In addition, White will choose another work by each artist to be displayed in the classrooms for sale. “The amount of artwork is really cool,” Thaler said. “These artists create several paintings while they are here. So if you have 50 artists, you might have 300 paintings [to choose].” From 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, the public is invited to attend the “Wet Paint Sale” to meet the artists and purchase paintings. “It is a chance to collect artwork and is always exciting to see what people choose to paint,” Thaler said. “Some paintings will stay up for a month in See DOZENS Page 56
Maggii Sarfaty paints a Boardwalk scene during the Quick Draw competition, the final event of the 2016 “Artists Paint OC.” This year’s Quick Draw competition will take place on South Division Street in downtown Ocean City from 9-11 a.m. on Sunday.
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Dozens of artists painting throughout OC this weekend Continued from Page 55 the gallery and classrooms. It truly is a wet paint sale with paintings fresh off the easel and not dry yet. It becomes a frenzy. Everyone is trying to buy the coveted award winner’s or their favorite paintings. Some follow the artists to different competitions.” There will be a cash bar and complimentary refreshments. During the awards ceremony, the first-place artist will take home $1,000, the secondplace finisher will receive $500 and the third-place winner will earn $250. Three honorable mention paintings will be given ribbons. Four additional category winners, “Best Use of Light,” which is sponsored by Royal Plus Electric, “Best Ocean City Lifestyle,” “Best Maritime,” which is sponsored by Tow Boat U.S., and “Best Nocturnal,” will each take home $100. On Sunday morning, the Ocean City Development Corporation is sponsoring the timed “Quick Draw” competition again this year on South Division Street in downtown Ocean City from 9-11 a.m. Interested artists can register onsite Sunday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. for $15, stop by the Art League on 94th Street or online at www.artleagueofoceancity.org. “The plein air competition is full and on a waiting list,” Thaler said. “Artists interested in the Quick Draw competition should go to the Boardwalk on Aug. 13, register and paint.” Judging by White is set for 11:30 a.m. at which time $500 in prize money will be divided between first, second and third place. “The Quick Draw event is a great way for art lovers and visitors to see some of their favorite downtown locations and features painting in a short, two-hour period,” said Glenn Irwin, executive director of the OCDC. “These paintings highlight the best of the oldest section of Ocean City.” Another Wet Paint Sale will take place at the Ocean City Center for the Arts until 4 p.m. on Sunday, giving visitors the opportunity to purchase original artwork of local scenes minutes after competition. “Part of the reason [artists] like to come to Ocean City is they get to do cool stuff while they are here,” Thaler said. “And camaraderie between the artists form.” Artists from Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, Florida, Virginia, New York and Maryland are registered to participate in “Artists Paint OC.” Dennis Young, of New Castle, Delaware, has been painting in plein air area events since 2009, but always enjoys coming back to Ocean City. “I come to ‘Artists Paint Ocean City’ because it’s a fun and friendly show and because I enjoy the Boardwalk,” Young stated in a press release. “I’ve been painting in Ocean City for several years, and I always do at least one
painting on the boards. The scene vibrating with people and activity finds its way onto my canvas. Topping it off, I do enjoy pausing to talk with so many friendly people who stop by to look.” Charles David Viera, of Flemington, New Jersey, has painted in Ocean City for the last three years. “I love Ocean City, and, as an artist, painting it helps me to engage it in a more intimate and personal way,” Viera stated in a press release. “From the honky-tonk feel of the Boardwalk and the excitement of the waves crashing on the oceanside to the serenity of the bayside, Ocean City is a microcosm of life as we know it.” Viera is also slated to teach a plein air workshop at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on Sept. 9. “Take a class in plein air painting if you like what you see,” Thaler said. The Center for the Arts on 94th Street will display a map marking each artist’s approximate location and artists are encouraged to post their whereabouts on its Facebook and Instagram pages during Artists Paint OC. The event has taken place since 2006 and grown in popularity every year, with about 400 people attending the Wet Paint Sale in 2016. Thirty percent of all sales go to the Art League of Ocean City to continue its programs and projects. The nonprofit organization is devoted to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits and scholarships. An Ocean City beach painting created by White will be raffled off until Aug. 27 with tickets costing $5 each or get three for $10. For more information on Artists Paint OC, call 410-524-9433 or email info@artleagueofoceancity.org. Learn more about the Art League of Ocean City and the Center for the Arts or sign up for a class at www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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Ocean City’s Best finishes 13th during SEA Paddle NYC
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) During the 11th annual SEA Paddle NYC event last Saturday in Manhattan, Ocean City resident Wayne Best finished in 13th place and raised $2,740 for the environment and autism, including local nonprofit, Surfer’s Healing. “I am super stoked and really happy considering I had shoulder surgery in February and didn’t have a ton of time to train as hard as I did last year,” Best said. About 120 paddlers raised more than $177,000 last Saturday, which was the third time Best competed in the event, he said. Four professionals participated and he finished in 13th place in the Men’s 14’ Elite Division. “I’m glad I finished it and beat my time last year by two minutes,” Best said. The 25-mile paddleboard race began under the Brooklyn Bridge where participants headed north up the East River, into the Harlem River and then down the Hudson River before finishing at Chelsea Piers Marina. “The last 12 miles in the Hudson… the wind was pretty brutal,” Best said. “There are so many variables including the wind, current and water. I was able to keep my speed the whole race and felt good about my finish. It felt tougher this year since I didn’t train as much, but it was fun and I will definitely do it again next year for sure.” SEA Paddle NYC is the largest fundraiser for the Surfers’ Environmental Alliance, an organization committed to the preservation and protection of environmental and cultural elements integral to surfing. “Every year we raise a lot of money and a portion comes back to the community,” Best said. “I enjoy paddleboarding. It’s the hardest race, but they treat you like royalty.” Through paddler fundraising, corporate sponsorships and events, SEA Paddle NYC has raised more than $3 million for environmental preservation and various autism nonprofits
since its inception. Best, 43, has friends who are affected by autism and sees the event as an annual tradition. “Autism is a lot more common these days and I’ve seen the struggles. It can be tough,” Best said. “The race is something I feel a part of and want to continue. It is a great race and they treat you the best.” Last year, Best finished in seventh place in the race and raised more than $2,000. He was ecstatic to stand at the podium with professionals and other talented paddleboarders. “I train my butt off,” Best said. “To get seventh place, in a race like that, I was extremely proud.” Participants are also ranked by how much money they have raised, which Best collected from friends, family and shares on social media. All participants are required to raise at least $1,000 to race and Best has collected more than $8,000 in his three years of involvement. “Some of the money comes back to Surfer’s Healing and Ocean City,” Best said. Surfer’s Healing is a nonprofit organization providing autistic children with free surf lessons from professionals in Ocean City. Every August, a local camp is held on the beach in front of Castle in the Sand Hotel on 37th Street. In 2015, Dawn Ehman, owner of Yogavibez in West Ocean City, brought SEA Paddle NYC to the attention of Best. He decided to participate for the first time and raised $3,600. Best started training in October for the race and credits its intensity for keeping him in shape all year. “To be competitive you have to train all year-round,” Best said. “Twenty-five miles is a long way to go paddleboarding. Every year, I try to get people from the Eastern Shore to participate. I am the only one who does it. To go back and compete with these big names and professionals is not something I can pass up.” For more information on the event, visit seapaddlenyc.org.
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OCEAN PINES BEACH CLUB 49th Street, Ocean City 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org Aug. 11: Kaleb Brown, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 12: First Class, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 13: First Class, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 17: First Class, 6-10 p.m. PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com Aug. 11: Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m. Aug. 12: Phantom Limbs, 10 p.m. Aug. 14: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 10 p.m. Aug. 15: International Beats By Dutch, 10 p.m. Aug. 17: Beats by Wax PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com Aug. 11-12: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; Doc Marten and the Flannels (aka Dirt), 10 p.m. Aug. 13: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; Ruckus, 10 p.m. Aug. 14: Ruckus, 10 p.m. Aug. 15-16: VJ Mazi, 9 p.m. Aug. 17: Judas Priestess - Tribute Band, 10 p.m.
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Marinara with hearty veggies over spaghetti Walker says balance of sauce and pasta key for producing successful dish
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) Can you believe the summer is almost over? Pretty soon the massive crowds will be just another statistic. The Bay Bridge will finally get a much needed rest and the Eastern Shore will return to a sense of “normalcy.” Living in a popular resort has its advantages and disadvantages; I still have not made up my mind which outweighs the other. Excessive crowds or vacant highways are the norm for Ocean City; there is no such thing as moderation. My intense schedule will be slowing down and leading the way to new horizons. I am hoping to make a monthly appearance on Delmarva Life; cooking in front of a camera is quite an exhilarating experience. Sometimes my butterflies flicker right before the cameras start to roll. I wonder if experienced veterans share my same sentiments. Farmer’s markets are overflowing
and will continue to flourish for the next few months. I look forward to my weekly visits; the picturesque abundance of produce brings a flavor of nostalgia to our little town. Farm-totable embellishes my every thought and confirms how lucky Americans really are. The garden of acceptance bares many fruits; if only we could forget our differences and learn to get along. Harmony is a blessing and imperative for future growth. My refrigerator is overflowing with firm eggplants, oversized zucchinis and brightly colored squash. A rainbow of bell peppers is not to be outdone. My kitchen counter shows off mounds of ruby, red tomatoes. That being said, I need to cook these vegetables before termination becomes evident. Vegetable lasagna comes to my mind instantly but I want the vegetables to be the star; the vegetables and large noodles will compete for the spotlight. However, a foundation of marinara sauce over thin spaghetti will allow the vegetables to shine. The balance of sauce and pasta is imperative for a successful dish. Cooking with vegetables is straightforward but a few tips yield better results. If one is using aubergine (purple) eggplants, it is necessary to heavily salt the flesh. Purple eggplant can be bitter;
the salting process literally sweats out the sharpness. Flavor is always a key component but texture is of great significance. Sautéing some of the vegetables for the marinara sauce caramelizes the natural sugars which enhances the overall dish. Remember, it is the tiniest details that separate an exceptional chef from the average cook. The subject of the sauce itself needs to be addressed. Chicken stock adds a certain amount of smoothness and depth of flavor. A few pinches of baking soda does wonders for a tomato based sauce; the baking soda counteracts the acidity. You can tell when it is working because the tomato sauce starts to foam. Too much of the white powder will cause bitterness. Believe it or not but a few tablespoons of garlic and herb goat cheese adds creaminess that compliments the array of vegetables. The following recipe will yield plenty of leftovers for freezing. If you prefer to make a smaller amount, simply reduce the recipe by half. Labor Day is around the corner and menu planning is in full swing. Marinara sauce with hearty vegetables over thin spaghetti is a delicious plate of goodness. The beauty of this particular dish is that it can be served hot or room temperature. Enjoy!
Marinara Sauce with Hearty Vegetables over Thin Spaghetti
Sauce 6 tablespoons good quality extra-virgin olive oil 6 large cloves garlic, minced 2 large sweet onions, chopped 1 ½ cups chicken stock 1 ½ cups dry white wine 4 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 3 teaspoons kosher salt 1 ½ teaspoons dried red pepper flakes several pinches baking soda 3 tablespoons dried oregano 3 tablespoons dried basil 3 tablespoons dried thyme 3 tablespoon Herbs de Province 2 tablespoons dried sage 4 ounces garlic, herb goat cheese (optional) Hearty Vegetables 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 6 tablespoons good quality extra-virgin olive oil 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 medium zucchini, very coarsely chopped 3 medium yellow squash, very coarsely chopped 1 small butternut squash, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 orange bell peppers, seeded, stems removed and coarsely chopped See PASTA Page 60
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Pasta dish can be served hot or at room temperature Continued from Page 59 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded, stems removed and coarsely chopped 2 poblano peppers, seeded, stems removed and coarsely chopped 4 portobello mushrooms, gills removed and sliced 3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped thin spaghetti Parmigiano-Reggiano 1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and onions and sauté until vegetables are translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes. 2. In the meantime, place eggplant on a sheet pan, salt generously, and allow to rest for 30 minutes. Rinse off the salt thoroughly with cold water. 3. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil
over medium heat. Add celery and eggplant and cook until eggplant is soft, about 15 minutes. Set eggplant mixture aside. 4. Increase heat to medium-high and add half of the zucchini, half of the yellow squash, half of the peppers and half of the mushrooms. Cook until vegetables have developed a good caramelization. When finished, add the cooked vegetables to the sauce. 5. Add the rest of the raw vegetables directly to the sauce and continue simmering for another 45 minutes. 6. In the meantime, cook pasta according to instructions and how many guests you will be serving. 7. Just before serving, add fresh basil and oregano to the sauce. 8. Serve sauce over pasta and top with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Secret Ingredient – Time. “You will never ‘find’ time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.” — Charles Buxton
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Tropical storm activity more prevalent in Aug. By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Aug. 11, 2017) It is hard to believe we are just about in the middle of August. So far this summer we have enjoyed some very pleasant beach days. August typically brings hot, humid temperatures and rougher ocean conditions as tropical storm activity gets more prevalent. As the Atlantic Basin experiences more storm activity, it will begin to push larger more frequent waves onto our beaches. With this activity, rip currents, shore break and what some people refer to as “great body boarding waves” develop and have the potential to create dangerous situations for swimmers. People who are unaware of the ocean’s power and swiftly changing movements can suddenly find themselves in trouble without realizing it. Swimmers who overestimate their abilities while underestimating the power of the ocean and its waves and currents, may be in for an unpleasant life-altering experience. The crushing power of a ton of water in the form of a wave can cause
serious or fatal bone and joint injuries. In addition to our slogan, “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard is in the stand,” we recommend that beach patrons introduce themselves and their children to the surf rescue technician (lifeguard) on duty and ask about the current water conditions for the day. The lifeguards are happy to answer any questions. They have information about potential hazards that you should be aware of. Your SRT may even gather everyone on their beach around their stand for a safety talk to make sure you are aware of constantly changing conditions. However, if an unfortunate accident should happen, SRTs are well prepared to handle any emergency. Although broken ankles, dislocated shoulders, concussions and cracked ribs are not uncommon injuries for active people, the most serious of these involve head, neck and back injuries. Most people are aware that on land it is always best not to move a person who may have a back injury. However, in the ocean the movement of the waves makes leaving the victim in the surf, to possibly sustain more injuries, not an option. And if they are unconscious or immobile, it may create a drowning situation.
A quick and controlled removal is critical but putting victims on backboards while in the surf can actually cause more damage. Just last week our SRTs used this method on several different victims most of which had a favorable outcome. Unfortunately, in one instance the neck injury was also associated with cardiac arrest, however, CPR and the use an AED restarted the victim’s heart, but the outlook is still grim due to broken vertebrae in the neck. Doctors often call us and commend us for the way we extract potential neck injury victims and keep them immobile until EMS arrives. Ocean City Beach Patrol guards are taught how to effectively and carefully extract victims from the surf who may have sustained an injury to the head, neck or back. Guards work as a team to carry a victim to safety while minimizing movement to the head, neck and back. The beach patrol has collaborated with medical professionals to modify a technique of removing victims with suspected neck or back injuries out of deep and/or shallow water. The technique has been refined over many years of training and usage from its introduction as a technique developed in Hawaii. The modified technique is unique
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NAACP MEETING Worcester County NAACP hosted Superintendent Lou Taylor and other Board of Education personnel during its April 20 meeting at Tyree AME Church in Berlin. Pictured, from left, are John DiPaula, chief human resources; Taylor; Dr. Roxie Dennis, NAACP president; Dr. John Quinn, chief academic officer; Cyril Achonlonu, NAACP vice president; Rev. Betty Smith, pastor Tyree AME Church; Steve Price, chief operating officer; Eloise Henry-Gordy, pupil services specialist; Michael Brown, Pocomoke High principal and winner of statewide administrator award; and Barry Brittingham Sr., District 2 Board of Education.
Worcester Prep fourth grader Danielle Carr placed second in the 910-year-old division of the Steinway & Sons Washington Piano Competition in March. This was a highly competitive event with more than 200 skilled pianists vying for a top position. The top 12 were invited by Steinway and the Polish Embassy to perform a special concert on March 24. Carr and the 11 other winners performed a Chopin Concert Showcase at the Polish Ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C., for the ambassador and approximately 100 guests.
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CHILDREN’S DAY ON THE BAY (Left) Ocean City Police Cpl. Al Custer and 2-year-old Ashton Shorter, held by his father, Michael, pet Scout, Custer’s horse, during Sunday’s Children’s Day on the Bay, presented by the Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum, at Sunset Park. (Right) Five-year-old Hayden Bowman reaches up to stroke Scout, while his father, Noel, looks on.
KNOT-TYING Coast Guard Auxiliary member Don Schaefer and Joe Britvch teach knot-tying techniques to, from left, Jon Fereday and Layne and Ty Gaskill. The knot-tying lesson, which was held on July 19, is one of several weekly programs hosted by the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. Events are held daily from 10-10:30 a.m. GREG ELLISON/OCEAN CITY TODAY
KITCHEN CREW Running the food service during a recent Knights of Columbus Bingo event, from left, are Mary Lee Polaski, Mary Pat Carozza, Faye Hartman, Tony Carozza and Joe Gangi.
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HEADMASTERS Worcester Prep seventh grade twins, Hugh Thomas and Myra Cropper of Ocean City, acted as headmasters of the school on June 1. Their parents purchased the “Headmaster for a Day” during the school’s annual gala fundraising auction in March. As headmaster, they allowed all students in PreKindergarten through 12th grade to wear casual clothing instead of their uniforms if they donated $1 to their favorite charity, the Atlantic General Hospital Emergency Room. They met with school staff, visited classrooms, doubled recess time, treated teachers to donuts, arranged for a DJ to play music during lunch and invited all members of their class to play Capture the Flag and enjoy an ice cream sundae party. They are pictured with Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull.
FOOD COLLECTION Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Barbara Peletier joined AARP President Larry Walton, left, on May 6 to collect items for its Spring Food Drive. AARP collects food for Sarah’s Pantry. Also pictured is Ken Walter.
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Quilters by the Sea Guild inducted new board members during its May luncheon at The Captain's Table in Ocean City. Pictured, from left, are Treasurer Patti Lookner, Secretary Mary Ellen Jefferson, Vice President Cheri Johnson and President Jennifer Compston.
Yetive Delaney’s and Julie Wilsey’s students participated in the Worcester Prep annual Grade 3 Spelling Bee on June 5. Finishing in the top three, from left, are Sydney Todorov (first), Lena Parker (second) and Ansh Batra (third).
CADET RECOGNIZED The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently awarded the Silver DAR Outstanding Cadet Medal to Kaitlyn Custer at Stephen Decatur High School. National Defense Chair Barbara May presented the medal, which is awarded to a student for participation in a non-ROTC, military-affiliated cadet program funded by the school or privately.
WEAR GRAY DAY Ocean City Elementary held a Wear Gray Day on May 10 in honor of Brain Tumor Awareness Month. OCES students, faculty and staff donated $385 to the Raymond A. Wood Foundation, a local 501(c)(3) organization that provides support for survivors of childhood brain tumors.
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OCBP explores proper wave-riding technique Continued from Page 63 quested training materials for our technique which they feel is more effective that what their current protocols are. They have even indicated a desire to make our procedure the national standard. As we network with other beach patrols around the world, we all agree that the most common culprit of neck injuries results from swimmers that are body surfing or body boarding incorrectly or in unsafe conditions. To make sure you don’t experience our extraction technique first hand, make sure you use the proper technique for riding waves. The safest method is to get in front of the wave so it is pushing you out in front and finish your ride before running out of water. Body boarding on the top of a breaking wave may cause you to be propelled to the ocean floor. To prevent this, stay on the rear half of the board and if you need to bailout, go off the back of the board. The proper way to body surf a wave is to have your hands out in front of your body; this allows for more control of movement in the water. The most dangerous condition exists when we are experiencing shore break. Shore break occurs when
Junior lifeguard program offered by Pines Aquatics
(Aug. 11, 2017) Future lifeguards are invited to join Ocean Pines Aquatics for skill-building, swimming and fun at the community’s popular junior lifeguard program this summer. Participants ages 7 and up will learn lifeguard skills, basic CPR, first aid and more during the three-day session. Returning Ocean Pines junior lifeguards will serve as junior crew chiefs and will learn additional skills. The program will be offered Aug. 1517. On Tuesday and Thursday, class will be held from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Sports Core Pool, located at 11144 Cathell Road in Ocean Pines. On Wednesday, program participants will assist with Family Fun Night at the Oasis Pool, located at 1 Mumford’s Landing Road in Ocean Pines, from 5:30-8 p.m. The fee is $75 per person, which includes a T-shirt, whistle and first aid kit. Dinner, drinks and snacks will be provided on Wednesday and Thursday. Registration for the program, which is open to the public, will be taken at the Sports Core Pool only. For more information, contact Denise Sawyer, director of marketing and public relations for the Ocean Pines Association, at 410-641-7717 or dsawyer@oceanpines.org.
waves continue to build and crash with full force on the shore with little or no water depth. When unsuspecting victims find themselves on a breaking wave and they are being thrown into shallow water they have set themselves up for a tragedy. Never ride a wave during shore break conditions or play in the impact zone. Although education and prevention are the primary focus of the beach patrol mission, SRTs are well trained and prepared to handle severe neck and back injuries. If they find a victim unconscious and the injury is unknown, the SRTs are trained to treat any unknown injury as a suspected neck back injury. Lifeguards will often be alerted to beach patrons with facial abrasions from hitting their head on the ocean
bottom. Sometimes people will come up to the guard and tell them they feel tingling after being slammed by a wave. Beach patrol protocol requires the guards treat these situations as if the victim had a neck back injury. Being aware of the dangers that could occur in the ocean is the first step to prevention. Diving or doing flips in shallow water as well as riding waves that are breaking on the beach could lead to serious injuries or death. Never underestimate the power of the ocean, keep yourself and your loved ones safe by always checking with the SRT on duty about daily surf conditions at your beach. Although, each surf rescue technician is fully trained and prepared for any emergency that may occur while they are on duty, they are unable to
assist you if you insist on going in the ocean while the beach patrol is off duty. Just this past week we had two avoidable tragedies when people chose to swim both before and after our 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. published guarding hours. The greatest sadness with these totally avoidable drowning deaths is that so many people are affected: parents, siblings, children, extended family and friends. Yet, had they not made the very poor decision to swim when lifeguards were off duty, this family would have returned home with wonderful memories rather than planning for a funeral. We are glad you are here and we want to help you stay safe. So please, “Keep your feet in the sand, until the lifeguard is on the stand!”
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Pines youth paint rocks, hide them
By Morgan Pilz Intern (Aug. 11, 2017) Children in Berlin and Ocean Pines are painting inspirational messages, colorful pictures and designs on rocks and hiding them around their towns for others to discover. Those who find rocks are encouraged to post a picture of them on the Berlin Rocks and OP Rockss Facebook pages. They can then hide the rocks somewhere else or keep them. The first rock painting group can be traced back to Renton, Washington, in 2011. There are now more than 500 rock painting groups across the nation. Berlin youth joined the movement in April. “I came up with the idea after a spring trip to Florida and finding [painted] rocks there,” Berlin Rocks Creator Stacy Ernst said. “Their group is called Palm Harbor Rocks.” The Berlin group has painted more than 80 rocks, which could still be out there waiting to be found. Meanwhile, children in Ocean Pines started to take part in the game about two weeks ago. “Stephanie Koval and her daughter, Olivia, started painting rocks for fun on a rainy day,” Ocean Pines resident Aubrey Sizemore said. “She spoke to her sister [Shari Sudano] and she said her community does the hide and seek rocks. Stephanie asked myself and my two sons [Zane and Jonah] if we wanted to do it. We immediately agreed.” The OP Rockss Club has painted over 150 rocks. Some of them have been taken as far as New York. The rocks they paint on can be found at stores such as Home Depot, Lowes and Walmart. Common hiding spots around the two towns are trees, benches, wooded areas, flower pots, pathways, playgrounds and local parks and businesses. “A few stores have permitted us to put them inside on a shelf,” Ernst said.
“We just want to make people happy and get them excited to find one of the rocks,” Sizemore added. Everyone is welcome to paint new rocks and hide them for others to find. Visitors to the area are also encouraged to take part in the activities, and start a painted rock group in their own community. “[People] should look for them because, well, that’s the game,” Sizemore said. “We put them in plain sight so you stumble across them. And people should make their own so the game gets bigger and bigger.” “It’s important because finding a rock can brighten someone’s day,” Ernst added. “It’s also extra special since our area is so touristy. Some finders take them to rehide in their home town.” One of the purposes of the game is to see how far the rocks can go, if they stay in Maryland or travel to a different state. The main goal, however, is to bring a smile to a stranger’s face. Anyone interested in painting rocks in Berlin or Ocean Pines can contact either group through their Facebook pages. To find the Berlin group go to Berlin Rocks or contact Ernst at 410-279-6072. To find the Ocean Pines page, visit OP Rockss.
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Laila Mirza elected to represent SkillsUSA
(Aug. 11, 2017) Laila Mirza, a preengineering student at Worcester Technical High School in Newark, Maryland, was elected to serve as parliamentarian of the high school division of SkillsUSA. Mirza was elected through a formal election process in the SkilsUSA House of Delegates during the 53rd annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky, in June. As SkillsUSA high school division parliamentarian, Mirza will serve as a student leader, spokesperson and ambassador for the SkillsUSA organization. She will speak on behalf of SkillsUSA before students, instructors and representatives of business and industry. She will also represent the national organization at various events. “Laila is quick to tell you that champions are not made overnight,” said Tim Lawrence, executive director of SkillsUSA. “She understands that challenging work and dedication is essential to this process.” “Champions are created through hard work and dedication. They are the people that walk around us every day and inspire us to be the best version of ourselves,” said Mirza, who was a local SkillsUSA secretary at her school during her freshman year and a SkillsUSA Maryland state officer (Eastern Re-
gion vice president and then president) for two years. “They are in classrooms, kitchens, hospitals and labs. They persevere through life’s challenges and do not stop until they come to conclusion,” she continued. “They are us. We are the Laila Mirza champions that SkillsUSA is shaping for America’s workforce. We are the champions that will lead America’s skilled workforce. “I want every SkillsUSA member to channel their inner champion. I want every SkillsUSA member to not only realize their full potential but embrace it,” she continued. “I believe that I can assist every member in embracing their full potential so that their inner champion shines through.” To run for a national office, SkillsUSA members must follow the election process for their local training program, school and state. Once they have made it to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, candidates must then pass a knowledge test, interview for candidacy and begin the campaign process to student delegates representing the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Is-
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FEEDING TIME Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Curator Sandy Hurley shows a group of visiting children and their parents how a horseshoe crab eats during the July 22 aquarium feeding program. The museum hosts the aquarium feeding at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. KARA HALLISSEY/OCEAN CITY TODAY
PEACH FESTIVAL Candace Allen, 16, paints a colorful display on Grace Deale, 8, of Selbyville, Delaware, during the Peach Festival last Thursday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean City.
Entries sought for ‘Pup of the Pines’ 3rd photo contest
(Aug. 11, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association encourages “pup-arazzi” pet parents to enter their furry friends in the third annual “Pup of the Pines” photo contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. The contest runs Aug.14 to Oct. 20. The winner will be named the “2018 Pup of the Pines” and will receive a free 2018 Ocean Pines Dog Park registration. The pup will also be the official face of the dog park and will be featured in the Ocean Pines Activity Guide and other postings throughout the year. The top eight entries will be on display during the Ocean Pines Halloween celebration, held Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-4 p.m. in White Horse Park. Event attendees will be able to vote for their favorite. The winner will be announced during the Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 25. The entry fee is $5 per dog. Money raised from the contest will be used for upgrades and improvements to the dog park. Official entry forms are available at the Ocean Pines Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway, online at OceanPines.org or on the Recreation and Parks Department’s Facebook page. For more information, contact Denise Sawyer, director of marketing and public relations for the Ocean Pines Association, at 410-641-7717 ext. 3006 or email dsawyer@ocean pines.org.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / An Ocean City restaurant with a New Orleans flair. Amazing atmosphere with beautiful outside patio seating. Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. Everything from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. A family friendly Ocean City Restaurant New Orleans menu. ■ BIG EYE JACKS, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a Caribbean seafood cuisine paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront, open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment, daily, May 4 through Sept. 24, weekends through October. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No
reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ COWBOY COAST SALOON, 1706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-6331 / cowboycoastoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservation accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Ocean City's only country bar and nightclub featuring live music with renowned national acts, nightly events and specials, OC's only mechanical bull and Cowboy’s Roadhouse serving hand cut Texas sized steaks, fresh seafood and mouthwatering BBQ all made from scratch. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ THE GREENHOUSE CAFÉ, 1503 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 443-664-5671 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / The Greenhouse offers huge fresh salads, fresh homemade soups, which some are vegetarian or vegan. The "original" and best "Green Juice" in Ocean City. Tofu and gluten free options as well. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ GROTTO PIZZA, 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-12347 / www.grottopizza.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato. Takeout available. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, Boardwalk & First Street, Ocean City 410-289-1729 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining on the Boardwalk overlooking the beach. A full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, 33rd Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3663 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days and brunch on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating aromas, and an upbeat atmos-
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phere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/islandstyle cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-259-2403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Homemade pizzas, serving 18 different pizzas, variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / Beer, wine / Authentic Thai food served 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / NEW THIS YEAR! All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet Daily 8-11:30 a.m. only $14.99 at the 21st Street location. Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted
OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-toorder pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ RARE AND RYE, 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410213-7273 / https://www.rareandrye.com / V-MCAE-DIS / Full Bar/ Whiskey and Wine Bar. Farm to Table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / OC’s favorite spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials Monday through Friday 2-6 p.m. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SHENANIGAN'S IRISH PUB & GRILLE, Fourth Street on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2897181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Children's menu / Full Bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy real food, from tasty burgers and overstuffed sandwiches to delicious entrées, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the boardwalk. Great live music by Dueling Pianos or brilliant local and regional Irish and rock bands tops off the perfect evening! ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ SUSHI CAFE, 13711 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-373-2370 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Dine in, carry out. Open 7 days, noon to 10 p.m. Offering the freshest Sushi, nigiri, sashimi and rolls along with traditional kitchen entrées. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street, Ocean City 410-390-5939 / tokyoseafoodbuffetoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Beer and wine / OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Open 7 days a week. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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Calendar FRI, AUG. 11 Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., Ocean City, MD, All Day Artist from all over set up their easels along the Boardwalk, bayside and beaches to compete for cash prizes. The plain air artwork will be on exhibit at the Ocean City Center for the Arts through the end of August. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org
ARTISTS PAINT OC - A PLEIN AIR EVENT
Boardwalk Tram Station (just north of the museum), 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Free, family event offering different topics each day. Sandy, sandy@ocmuseum.org, 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Bayside at Third Street, Chicago Avenue and Third Street, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tour the authentic wooden replica of a 17th Century Spanish Galleon during its visit from Sevilla, Spain. Talk with the current crew members and absorb dozens of interactive exhibits, videos, historical documents and displays. Admission costs are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12 and free to those 4 and younger. 410-250-0125, http://fundacionnaovictoria.org
OC TALL SHIP TOURS
Harbour Island Marina, 419 14th St., Ocean City, MD, 4 to 9 p.m. World’s largest billfish tournament. More than 300 boats vie for more than $2 million in prize money. Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge. Jim Motski, jmotsko289@aol.com, 410-2899229, http://www.whitemarlinopen.com
WHITE MARLIN OPEN
Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5 p.m. Two performances each night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Circus Smile featuring The Wheel of Death with the Morales Family. 410-289-3477
FREE CIRCUS
Ocean City Beach at 27th Street, 27th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “The Secret Life of Pets.” Take a beach chair or blanket. Chris Clarke, 410-250-0125
FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH
Boardwalk at N. Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered searchlights that will move and sway and change colors, creating a dance of light to musical selections played through boardwalk speakers. 410-289-2800, 800-626-2326
100 NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
SAT, AUG. 12 Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., Ocean City, MD, All Day Artist from all over set up their easels along the Boardwalk, bayside and beaches to compete for cash prizes. There will be a Wet Paint Sale on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The plain air artwork will be on ex-
ARTISTS PAINT OC - A PLEIN AIR EVENT
hibit at the Ocean City Center for the Arts through the end of August. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
Manklin Meadows Sports Complex, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Free clinics for beginners conducted by Ocean Pines Pickleball Club members. Register: John Hanberry, Jhanberry@comcast.net, 703-598-6119.
FREE PICKLEBALL CLINIC
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 9:30 a.m. Frank Piorko, Executive Director of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, will tell the club what is going on and the key issues affecting our coastal bays. Members will provide updates on the local fishing scene. All welcome. Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING
Boardwalk Tram Station (just north of the museum), 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Free, family event offering different topics each day. Sandy, sandy@ocmuseum.org, 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Bayside at Third Street, Chicago Avenue and Third Street, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tour the authentic wooden replica of a 17th Century Spanish Galleon during its visit from Sevilla, Spain. Talk with the current crew members and absorb dozens of interactive exhibits, videos, historical documents and displays. Admission costs are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12 and free to those 4 and younger. 410-250-0125, http://fundacionnaovictoria.org
OC TALL SHIP TOURS
Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5 p.m. Two performances each night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Circus Smile featuring The Wheel of Death with the Morales Family. 410-289-3477
FREE CIRCUS
The Pavilion at Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, Berlin, MD, 5:30 p.m. Featuring Nancy Elliott Brittingham and the Old Time Gospel Singers. All are welcome. Diane Wilson, 757-710-8966
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Boardwalk at N. Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered searchlights that will move and sway and change colors, creating a dance of light to musical selections played through boardwalk speakers. 410-289-2800, 800-626-2326
SUNDAES IN THE PARK
100 NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
SUN, AUG. 13 Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., Ocean City, MD, All Day Artist from all over set up their easels along the Boardwalk, bayside and beaches to compete for cash prizes. There will be a Wet Paint Sale on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The Quick Draw Painting Event will be held 9-11 a.m. Purchase works right from their easels when they gather on the Boardwalk at S. Division Street at 11 a.m. for judging The Quick Draw art will be available for purchase until 1 p.m. The plain air artwork will be on exhibit at the Ocean City Center for the Arts through the end of August. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org
ARTISTS PAINT OC - A PLEIN AIR EVENT
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET
Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Takes place the second and fourth Sunday of each month, mostly. Menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, creamed chipped beef, biscuits, sausage, bacon and toast. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 8 and younger. Located behind St. Luke’s Church. 410-524-7994 Bayside at Third Street, Chicago Avenue and Third Street, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tour the authentic wooden replica of a 17th Century Spanish Galleon during its visit from Sevilla, Spain. Talk with the current crew members and absorb dozens of interactive exhibits, videos, historical documents and displays. Admission costs are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12 and free to those 4 and younger. 410-250-0125, http://fundacionnaovictoria.org
OC TALL SHIP TOURS
Somerset Street Plaza, Atlantic Avenue and Somerset Street, Ocean City, MD, 2:30 to 6 p.m. OC Cruzers will display approximately 15 vehicles. Owners will be on hand to educate spectators about their older cars. Live music or DJ will be provided. 410-2897739, http://www.ocdc.org
OC CRUZERS CAR DISPLAY
FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK
Amphitheater at Shad Landing, 3461 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, MD, 6:30 p.m. Pocomoke River State Park presents “Blind Wind” Band and Scales and Tales. 410-632-2566
FREE CIRCUS
Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Free, familyfriendly event. Iona, 410-520-2259,
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THE NEXT ICE AGE ICE SKATING SHOW
Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5 p.m. Two performances each night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Circus Smile featuring The Wheel of Death with the Morales Family. 410-289-3477 Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Free, familyfriendly event. Iona, 410-520-2259,
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. Bring picnic baskets and beach chairs for ice cream sundaes and live entertainment by Front Page News (Rock). For a small fee, make your own ice cream sundae creation. Children’s entertainment also presented. The night will end with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326 Boardwalk at N. Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered searchlights that will move and sway and change colors, creating a dance of light to musical selections played through boardwalk speakers. 410-289-2800, 800-626-2326
100 NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
MON, AUG. 14 Boardwalk Tram Station (just north of the museum), 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Free, family event offering different topics each day. Sandy, sandy@ocmuseum.org, 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Bayside at Third Street, Chicago Avenue and Third Street, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tour the authentic wooden replica of a 17th Century Spanish Galleon during its visit from Sevilla, Spain. Talk with the current crew members and absorb dozens of interactive exhibits, videos, historical documents and displays. Admission costs are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12 and free to those 4 and younger. 410-250-0125, http://fundacionnaovictoria.org
OC TALL SHIP TOURS
Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Old Worcester Highway, Showell, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Visit Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum built in 1756, 20 years prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Guided Docent Tours every Monday through September. Complimentary parking and admission. 410-251-2849
ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH MUSEUM TOURS
Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5 p.m. Two performances each night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Circus Smile featuring The Wheel of Death with the Morales Family. 410-289-3477
FREE CIRCUS
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ray Room, 124 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free educational session that occurs the second Monday of each month. Faustino Macuha, M.D., Endocrinologist
MEDICAL MONDAY
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CALENDAR from Atlantic General Health System, will be discussing diabetes. Reservations requested but not required: Dawn, 410-641-9268. Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Free, familyfriendly event. Iona, 410-520-2259, http://carouselhotel.com/amenities/oceancity-md-hotel-live-ice-shows/
THE NEXT ICE AGE ICE SKATING SHOW
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-641-6876
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
Boardwalk at N. Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered searchlights that will move and sway and change colors, creating a dance of light to musical selections played through boardwalk speakers. 410-289-2800, 800-626-2326
100 NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
Boardwalk at N. Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 p.m. Free fireworks are visible along the Boardwalk. Held every Monday and Tuesday from July 10 through Sept. 4. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326
BEACH FIREWORKS
TUE, AUG. 15 All Hallows Church Parish House, 109 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD, 7:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be James Holmes, Instructor at the Naval War College. martypusey@gmail.com, 410-632-2527
SNOW HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Boardwalk Tram Station (just north of the museum), 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Free, family event offering different topics each day. Sandy, sandy@ocmuseum.org, 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Bayside at Third Street, Chicago Avenue and Third Street, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tour the authentic wooden replica of a 17th Century Spanish Galleon during its visit from Sevilla, Spain. Talk with the current crew members and absorb dozens of interactive exhibits, videos, historical documents and displays. Admission costs are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12 and free to those 4 and younger. 410-250-0125, http://fundacionnaovictoria.org
OC TALL SHIP TOURS
Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. It meets the third Tuesday of each month. Open to the community. Info: Heather Cormack, 410-6414400, Ext. 6123 or Kenneth Lewis, 410-208-1701 or 410-430-4818
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road 410208-4014, 1 to 4 p.m. The clinic is free and held every Tuesday through September. Master Gardeners will be available to help with gardening questions. Put plant damage samples in a plastic bag and label with your
ASK A MASTER GARDENER
name and phone number. 410-208-4014 Castle In the Sand, Waverly Banquet Room, 3701 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 6 p.m. Free seminar on Autism with Dr. Menon from Kennedy Krieger Institute, followed by a free catered dinner. For anyone whose life is touched by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Reservations: Dawn, 410-6419268 or www.atlanticgeneral.org/calendar.
AUTISM EDUCATION DINNER
Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5 p.m. Two performances each night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Circus Smile featuring The Wheel of Death with the Morales Family. 410-289-3477
FREE CIRCUS
Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5 to 7 p.m. Crabs and shrimp need to be ordered between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. Platters and other for available without preorder. Cash bar. Located behind St. Luke’s Church. 410-524-7994
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB NIGHT
Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Free, familyfriendly event. Iona, 410-520-2259, http://carouselhotel.com/amenities/oceancity-md-hotel-live-ice-shows/
THE NEXT ICE AGE ICE SKATING SHOW
Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556
BINGO
Caroline Street Stage, Atlantic Avenue and Caroline Street, Ocean City, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. Dance the evening away at “80’s Night” with DJ Batman and The New Romance. Bring beach chairs or blankets for an evening of interactive entertainment. Free event for all ages. 410-250-0125 or 800-626-2326
OC BEACH DANCE PARTY
Boardwalk at N. Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered searchlights that will move and sway and change colors, creating a dance of light to musical selections played through boardwalk speakers. 410-289-2800, 800-626-2326
100 NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
Boardwalk at N. Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 p.m. Free fireworks are visible along the Boardwalk. Held every Monday and Tuesday from July 10 through Sept. 4. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326
BEACH FIREWORKS
WED, AUG. 16 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets
every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Boardwalk Tram Station (just north of the museum), 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Free, family event offering different topics each day. Sandy, sandy@ocmuseum.org, 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Bayside at Third Street, Chicago Avenue and Third Street, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tour the authentic wooden replica of a 17th Century Spanish Galleon during its visit from Sevilla, Spain. Talk with the current crew members and absorb dozens of interactive exhibits, videos, historical documents and displays. Admission costs are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12 and free to those 4 and younger. 410-250-0125, http://fundacionnaovictoria.org
OC TALL SHIP TOURS
Atlantic Health Center Conference Room, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 1 to 2 p.m. Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling breast cancer (current patients and survivors). Lunch is provided. RSVP: Women Supporting Women, 410-548-7880
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5 p.m. Two performances each night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Circus Smile featuring The Wheel of Death with the Morales Family. 410-289-3477
FREE CIRCUS
Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. A $5 donation per person to benefit local Veterans. Elk members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302-200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410-641-1700
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Free, familyfriendly event. Iona, 410-520-2259, http://carouselhotel.com/amenities/oceancity-md-hotel-live-ice-shows/
THE NEXT ICE AGE ICE SKATING SHOW
Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Free movie on the beach, featuring “Sing.” Take a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown inside the hotel. Chris Clarke, 410-250-0125
MOVIE ON THE BEACH
Boardwalk at N. Division Street, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered searchlights that will move and sway and change colors, creating a dance of light to musical selections played through boardwalk speakers. 410-289-2800, 800-626-2326
100 NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
THU, AUG. 17 Boardwalk Tram Station (just north of the museum), 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Free, family event offering different topics each day. Sandy, sandy@ocmuseum.org, 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Bayside at Third Street, Chicago Avenue and Third Street, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tour the authentic wooden replica of a 17th Century Spanish Galleon during its visit from Sevilla, Spain. Talk with the current crew members and absorb dozens of interactive exhibits, videos, historical documents and displays. Admission costs are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12 and free to those 4 and younger. 410-250-0125, http://fundacionnaovictoria.org
OC TALL SHIP TOURS
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT
Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302-436-9577 or 410524-0649, http://www.beachsingles.org
BEACH SINGLES
Berlin Multipurpose Room, 130 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., Charles Weaver, Worcester County Historical Society President and Eastern Shore Baseball Association member, will discuss a Snow Hill memorial to honor William Julius “Judy” Johnson’s contributions to baseball. All are invited to attend. 443-944-6701
NAACP MONTHLY MEETING
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 6 to 7 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 monthly. Bett, 410-202-9078
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. Free concert featuring “Eclipse” (Journey Tribute band). Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. It is recommended that attendees bring their own seating. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326
SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS
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AUGUST 11, 2017 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
Now Hiring HVAC & Maintenance Full-Time, Year Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
FSNE – MD’s SNAP-Ed Program is seeking a part-time employee to deliver a nutrition promotion program in school cafeterias in Lower Shore counties. Qualifications include a BS in nutrition or related field, strong communication and computer skills, and ability to lift 50 pounds. Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle. Send resume and cover letter to ccarlso4@umd.edu by August 18, 2017.
HELP WANTED
Busy HVAC Contractor is now hiring Sales/ Maintenance Technician. Start immediately. Good pay. Will train the right candidate. To apply call Marc at 302682-1777.
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
Full Time, Year Round • Bell Captain • Security - All Shifts Experience required.
Very Competitive Pay & Benefits Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
FLOOR COVERING ACCOUNT MANAGER
Mike’s Carpet Connection seeks reliable, experienced, selfmotivated professional floor covering sales account manager to handle existing accounts & generate new accounts. Must have extensive knowledge of all aspects of floor covering products, estimating, installation procedures, excellent organizational, communication & customer service skills. Must be drug free, have good driver’s license and own vehicle. Compensation and benefits based upon experience. For more information, please forward resume to: mike@mikescarpetconnection.com, fax to 302-537-1983 or call 302-537-1899
WAREHOUSE MANAGER PT/FT
Mike’s Carpet Connection seeks reliable, self-motivated individual for part time/full time, permanent position managing inventory control, customer installation coordination, warehouse responsibilities. Must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of floor covering materials, excellent organizational, communication & customer service skills. Must be drug free, have good driver’s license, reliable transportation. Ability to operate a fork lift is beneficial, however will train. Compensation and benefits based upon experience. For more information, please forward resume to: mike@mikescarpetconnection.com, fax to 302-537-1983 or call 302-537-1899
JOIN ONE OF THE STRONGEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE COUNTRY!
Taylor Bank is looking for awesome people to join our team in Berlin and Ocean City. If you have extraordinary customer service skills, a great attitude, work ethic, and possess cash handling skills, then we’d love to meet you. This is a year-round part-time customer service position. Banking experience not required. To apply for available positions please go online to taylorbank.com, click on about us and visit our career page. Calvin B. Taylor Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
HELP WANTED
Local Law Office seeking individual for entry level part-time employment 2 to 3 days per week (flexible hours). Must be people oriented with computer skills. Excellent opportunity to gain office experience and/or exposure to the legal profession. Please send resume to lyndaj0331@comcast.net
221 Wicomico Street Ocean City, Maryland High Volume Waterfront Restaurant & Dockside Bar
NOW HIRING • Bartenders • Cashiers • Kitchen Help/ Cooks
Apply in Person MON thru FRI, after 3pm or call to set up interview 410-289-0500
HELP WANTED
SALES ASSOCIATES/ TELEMARKETERS NEEDED ASAP for busy Contractor Company. Great hours Monday-Friday, 9-4pm. No experience necessary; will train right candidate but experience is always a plus. Hourly pay plus commission! Serious inquiries only! If interested call Donna at 410-208-4614.
HELP WANTED
Beach Stand Jobs - Work on the beach renting umbrellas and chairs. Full-time/Parttime, 9 til 5. Call Patti, 410726-0315
Hair Stylist, Massage Therapist, Estheticians, and Nail Technicians.
Please send resume to jamie@skinspa.net or call 410-973-2635.
Classifieds 410-723-6397
Office Assistant / Filing Clerk Wanted
Full Time $10-$12.00 per hour Provides administrative, secretarial and clerical support to others in the office to maintain an efficient office environment. Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Answer phones and transfer to the appropriate staff member Take and distribute accurate messages Greet public and clients and direct them to the correct staff member Coordinate messenger and courier service Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail Monitor incoming emails and answer or forward as required Prepare outgoing mail for distribution Fax, scan and copy documents Maintain office filing and storage systems Update and maintain databases such as mailing lists, contact lists and client information Retrieve information when requested Update and maintain internal staff contact lists Type documents, reports and correspondence Co-ordinate and organize appointments and meetings Monitor and maintain office supplies Ensure office equipment is properly maintained and serviced Perform work related errands as requested such as going to the post office and bank Keep office area clean and tidy Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Previous office experience may be requested but this can also be entry level position. Competent computer skills including MS Office or equivalent internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and data collection. Numeracy and literacy skills Required Key Competencies: Organization and planning skills Work management and prioritizing skills Verbal and written communication skills Problem solving ability Attention to detail, Accuracy, Flexibility, Reliability, Teamwork Email Resume to: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com Subject Line: Office Helper or Apply in Person @ 9919 Golf Course Rd., Ocean City MD Serious inquiries only, must live within a 30 minute radius of West Ocean City Maryland.
Now Hiring Security Guard
Part-Time, Year Round Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
is now hiring for the following positions:
YEAR ROUND: EXPERIENCED SERVERS, HOSTS & FOOD RUNNERS
For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/jobs
Skin Spa is now looking for Ambitious, Licensed
HELP WANTED
SECRET SHOPPERS WANTED • Work on the beach • FT / PT • Flexible Scheduling • Work through Sunfest • Immediate Availability Call 410-251-3359 / 410-251-2892
NOW HIRING!
COOK DRIVER COUNTER HELP All positions night-time hours. 6pm-Close
LIVE INTERVIEWS Tuesday & Thursdays at 11am 56 th St., Ba ys id e
Now Hiring:
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No Experience Necessary Send Resumes to: mtolbert@lifetouch.com
MAINTENANCE POSITION Apply in person
OCREM
5901 Coastal Hwy., Suite C, Ocean City, MD
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To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www. ChristinesBeautyShop.com
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Banquet Servers, Banquet Housestaff, Host/ Hostess, Server, Room attendant (Van will pick up in Salisbury), AM Lobby, Housekeeping Housestaff, Reservation (Part Time), Warehouse Clerk, Laundry Attendant, Laundry Supervisor, Dishwasher, Banquet Chef
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109
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HELP WANTED
Experienced Cleaner. Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable. Call Donna 301-712-5224. Only serious inquiries apply. Groundsman to help maintain Bali Hi RV Park. Seasonal. 40 hours a week. Call 410-3523140. Kings Arms Motel. Hiring all positions. Call 410-289-6257 or apply in person at 2403 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City. Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced Cook & Dishwasher; Year-Round. Apply in person. Rt. 50, West OC.
Experienced Cleaners needed for Part-time work in Ocean City, Bethany & Rehoboth. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check. Please call 410-202-2887. COSMETOLOGIST Would you like to be your own boss? Salon by the Bay in WOC has available booth rentals in separate rooms. Great opportunity! Call Terri at 410-507-8390
Chairside
DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:
molarbiz@yahoo.com
Now Hiring Experienced Maintenance Person Full-Time, Year Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $10.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
RENTALS
RENTALS
Ocean Pines South, 3BR Rancher. Spotless. $1150 per month. Call 610-357-1610. YR Ocean Pines. Large 2 story. 3BR, 2.5BA, three season-porch, open decks, fireplace, oversized garage. No smoking, no pets. Good credit. Security deposit plus utilities. $1450 per month. 301-509-6515 WINTER RENTAL Move in as early as Aug. 12th! Blue Turtle Apts. on 57th St. $700 month to month. 2BR/1BA, fully furn. Apt. incl. elect., cent. heat & air, & flat screen cable TV. No pets, no smoking inside. 2 max per apt. & adults only. $350 sep. sec. 410-422-4780
Winter Renal - Oct. to June. Oceanfront, fully furnished. 2BR/2BA, Mid-rise w/elevator. No smoking. No pets. $800 a month + utilities. Call 410-703-1945. Winter Rentals Available on St. Louis Avenue, right before 1st Street, Ocean City. Call 301-331-2209. Seasonal Rental, July 1-Sept. 6. Bayfront Townhouse. 2BR/2.5BA. $9,900. Ref. & sec. deposit required. 443614-7927
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
WEEKLY • SEASONAL
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RENTALS
Oceanfront, 2BR/2BA, fireplace, fully furnished, W/D. Quiet unit. No smoking. No pets. Top corner unit. Avail Sept.-May. $900 per month plus utilities. 410-804-3444 or 410-524-6680
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
North OC. Mature Roommate needed to share LRG furnished Townhouse on bayside. All inclusive. Call for details. Call 410-603-5110.
Professional Female Roommates Wanted. YR/Seasonal OP House. 3 rooms available. 2 w/shared bath $750 each. 1 w/private suite $850. Utilities included. Just move in. Pets ok/No smoking. LPN, RN & RNA’s a plus. 410-2083570.
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
Bayfront 1.9 Acre Parcel. South Point. $475,000. Owner financing available. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
FSBO - Glen Riddle Lot
#136 Maid at Arms Lane Wooded & golf course view Details @ Zillow.com ID# 2102140338 $91,600 OBO Call: 410-707-9300
LOTS LOTS& & ACREAGE ACREAGE
Waterfront Lot, West Ocean City. Two side-by-side. $210,000 each. Rip-rapped and buildable. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-3525555.
BUILDING LOTS BUILDING LOTS
Sewer, Water, Electric. 1/4 acre plus or minus. No boat restrictions. $17,950. Crisfield, Md. 410-726-0698
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Single Family Homes Starting at $1078 Apartments Starting at $695 Townhouses Starting at $1200 CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200
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COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Looking for space, comfort and great views? Spacious, climatecontrolled corner office available, with use of Conference Room and Reception Area, in a modern, well-maintained building, in prime Ocean City location. Call 410-524-3440 for appointment.
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1500 sq. ft. Office Space with offices and meeting room. Handicap ramp. $1025/month util incl. 900 sq ft Office Space $700/month util incl 600 sq ft office space $400/month util incl 225 sq. ft. Office space, $275/month. util incl 775 sq ft office space $750/month util incl Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/month Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300
YARD SALE
Community Yard Sale - River Run Beauchamp Rd. and River Run Ln., Berlin, MD, off Rte. 589. Saturday, August 19th 8-12. 20+ families in one location, bargains galore.
VEHICLES VEHICLES
Chevy El Camino 1983, great condition, sleek black exterior, original interior, good tires $7400. Call Joe, 609532-1391.
Busy B’s Lawn Care, 410208-1206 Landscaping, leaf removal & more. All lawn care needs.
Swarovski Figurines, 100+ pieces, $7,900 for $16,000 collection. Call Joe, 609532-1391.
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065. www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net
BUDGET MOVERS 443-664-5797
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FURNITURE
Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555
FOR SALE FOR SALE
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SERVICES SERVICES
O.P. Grass Average lawn $25. Also available, powerwashing and rototilling. 410-320-8191
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PUBLIC NOTICES CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY TRUSTEE WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P. 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE UNIMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 61 BOSTON DRIVE, OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under and by virtue of that Order of Sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, dated October 11, 2016 and entered in Case No. 23-C16-000781, the Trustee, having been appointed by said Order, will sell the following described property at public auction, to be held at: THE FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY 1 WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M. All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land situate in the Section called “Nantuckett” of the development known as “Ocean Pines” in the Third Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, and more particularly known as Lot No. B-11-165 on a plat entitled “Ocean Pines – Section Eleven”, made by B. Calvin Burns, Registered Professional Engineer No. 2583 of the State of Maryland and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Plat Book F.W.H. No. 19, folio 7, et seq. Tax records indicate that the unimproved property, located at 61 Boston Drive, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811, contains approximately 8,142 square feet of land. Reference is made to the site for a more complete description. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) will be required of the purchaser in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Trustee; the balance to be secured to the satisfaction of the Trustee and represented by a Promissory Note, conditioned upon the conveyance of good and marketable title. The balance in cash will be due at settlement which shall be within ten (10) days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court of Worcester County unless said period is extended by the Trustee, his successors or assigns for good cause shown, time being of the essence. Interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum shall be paid on unpaid purchase money from date of sale to date of settlement. 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. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sani-
tary commission charges, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by the purchaser. 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. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Trustees. The improvements are being sold in an “AS IS” condition, with no warranties expressed or implied, with Purchaser responsible for any and all housing or zoning code violations. The Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids in their sole discretion. For information, please contact the undersigned at (410) 289-3553. Christopher T. Woodley Trustee 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 OCD-8/3/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 9535 STEPHEN DECATUR HWY. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 29, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4689, Folio 73 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $750,000.00 and a current interest rate of 2%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 22, 2017 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid
Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $70,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 774551) PLEASE CONSULT
WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-8/3/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE OCEAN TIME 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. C-23-CV-17-000252, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Ocean Time Condominium building located at 13 136th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017 AT 9:00 A.M. Units 103 103 201 203 203 203 203 205 205 206 302 306 402 404 405 501 502
Time Intervals 9 39 51 10 15 22 45 13 47 39 8 19 18 45 44 13 1
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Ocean Time Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICES Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2017 maintenance fee, if applicable, 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-7/27/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 721 142ND ST., UNIT #111 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Candace Widgeon, dated January 20, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4632, folio 5 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 14, 2017 AT 3:41 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as Unit No. 111 in Lighthouse Village Condominium and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $15,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County,
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 5735 CASTLE HILL RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Vaughn Dale and Pearl Dale, dated August 7, 2002 and recorded in Liber 3401, folio 488 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the
Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 28, 2017 AT 3:21 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $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 County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 6.875% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #15-618194). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204
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NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 17-7 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 17-7 (Natural Resources - Erosion and Sediment Control) was passed by the County Commissioners on July 18, 2017. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § NR 1-202(b). (Repeals and reenacts the definition of “Grading Unit” to reflect the maximum contiguous area allowed to be graded at a given time; and the definition of “Inspection Agency” to reflect the Worcester County Department of Environmental Programs.) § NR 1-206(a)(8). (Repeals and reenacts the period of validity for approved erosion and sediment control plans from two years to three years from the date of approval unless approved by the Worcester Soil Conservation District.) § NR 1-209(a)(2). (Repeals and reenacts the requirements for compliance inspections for active sites with erosion and sediment control plans to remove the reference to such inspections occurring on the average of once every two weeks.) 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 www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-7/27/3t _________________________________ Robert P. Oliver, Esq. WardChisholm, P.C. 4520 East-West Highway, Suite 650 Bethesda, Maryland 20814
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17011 Notice is given that the Circuit court of Fairfax County, Virginia appointed Joseph D. Williams, Richard D. Williams and Lisa M. Sharma as the Co-Administrators of the Estate of Joan Reese Morris who died on August 26, 2016 domiciled in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Richard S. Chisholm, Esq. whose address is 4520 East-West Highway, Suite 650, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. 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 Worces-
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PUBLIC NOTICES ter 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. Joseph D. Williams Richard D. Williams Lisa M. Sharma Foreign Personal Representatives Honorable Charlotte K. Cathell, Register Worcester County Courthouse 1 West Market Street - Room 102 Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Name of newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: July 27, 2017 OCD-7/27/3t _________________________________ 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. 17017 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDITH JOHANNE CRAFTON Notice is given that John Bryant Tucker, 1620 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144, was on July 24, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edith Johanne Crafton who died on May 23, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of January, 2018. 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 de-
livery 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. John Bryant Tucker Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 27, 2017 OCD-7/27/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. c/o Goodmanagement, LLC P.O. Box 12967 Newport News, VA 23612 Plaintiff v. SYDNEY N. BRIDGETT, SR. ROMAYNE F. BRIDGETT et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-17-000199
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 28th day of July, 2017, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 28th day of August, 2017, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 21st day of August, 2017. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Price Timeshare Wk 24, #201 $1,700.00 Wk 52, #201 $50.00 Wk 4, #207 $50.00 Wk 24, #207 $2,400.00 Wk 41, #207 $50.00 Wk 44, #211 $50.00 Wk 10, #302 $50.00 Wk 22, #302 $700.00 Wk 34, #302 $1,400.00 Wk 35, #302 $1,400.00 Wk 25, #311 $3,000.00 Wk 21, #401 $500.00 Wk 16, #407 $50.00 Wk 24, #412 $2,500.00 Wk 12, #502 $50.00 Wk 24, #502 $2,500.00 Wk 29, #503 $3,100.00 Wk 33, #505 $3,500.00 Wk 10, #507 $50.00 Wk 33, #507 $3,000.00 Wk 11, #508 $50.00 Wk 21, #510 $500.00 Susan Braniecki Clerk
True Copy Test: SUSAN BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-8/3/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. c/o Goodmanagement, LLC P.O. Box 12967 Newport News, VA 23612 Plaintiff v. WARREN H. GRANT THERESA E. GRANT et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-17-000200
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 28th day of July, 2017, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentione in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 28th day of August, 2017, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 21st day of August, 2017. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Price Timeshare Wk 24, #204 $2,600.00 Wk 8, #206 $50.00 Wk 26, #206 $3,900.00 Wk 23, #209 $2,000.00 Wk 34, #301 $2,200.00 Wk 24, #304 $2,600.00 Wk 49, #310 $50.00 Wk 34, #408 $1,700.00 Wk 21, #412 $500.00 Wk 22, #501 $900.00 Wk 31, #504 $3,500.00 Wk 13, #505 $50.00 Wk 27, #505 $4,100.00 Wk 21, #507 $100.00 Wk 21, #509 $200.00 Wk 32, #509 $3,500.00 Wk 23, #512 $1,400.00 Susan Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: SUSAN BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-8/3/3t _________________________________ LAWS, INSLEY & BENSON, LLP JEAN S. LAWS ESQ. 209 E. MAIN ST., P.O. BOX 75 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0075
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17019 Notice is given that the Orphans’ Court of Delaware County, PA appointed Howard Kenneth Krauss, 328 Morton Avenue, Folsom, PA 19033 as the Executor of the Estate
of Sandrea Jean Krauss AKA: Sandra J. Krauss who died on August 11, 2016 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Jean S. Laws whose address is 209 E. Main St., P.O. Box 75, Salisbury, MD 21803. 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 that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Howard Kenneth Krauss Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: August 03, 2017 OCD-8/3/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 17-8 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 17-8 (Zoning - Residential Planned Communities) was introduced by Commissioners Bunting, Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on July 18, 2017. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-315(b). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection regarding the classification, location and area requirements for Residential Planned Communities to permit the inclusion of up to five percent of the gross area of a minor residential planned community comprised of twenty or fewer residential units to consist of land which is located in an underlying Commercial (C) or Commercial Marine (CM) zoning district, or the inclusion of up to fifteen percent of the gross area of a major residential planned community comprised of more than twenty residential units to consist of land which is located in an underlying C or CM zoning district; and requiring that each major residential planned community containing land in the C or CM zoning district shall utilize a minimum of fifty percent of the gross acreage of the C or CM zoned land for retail or service uses as permitted in the C-2
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PUBLIC NOTICES General Commercial zoning district somewhere in the project.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 17-8 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-7/27/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INTENT TO EXEMPT PROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT MYSTIC HARBOUR FROM THE WORCESTER COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE AS A COUNTY PROJECT The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Section ZS 1-104(d) of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance to receive public comment on their intent to exempt from the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the construction, operation and maintenance of a freestanding radio communications tower on the site of the Mystic Harbour Wastewater Treatment Plant including all support structures and equipment necessary to facilitate any current and future emergency communications equipment to be installed, operated and maintained on the site from time to time. The subject communications tower will be located on County-owned property in the Mystic Harbour subdivision and is identified as Parcel 629 on Worcester County Tax Map 27. This project is a critical component of the countywide 800 MHZ P25 Emergency Radio Communications Network currently being installed to provide digital radio communications enabling federal, state, and local public safety agencies to communicate with other agencies and mutual aid response teams in emergencies. The public hearing will be held on: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the County Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on this matter. Both written and oral testimony will be accepted. The staff file on this proposed County project are on file
and available for inspection at the Department of Development, Review and Permitting (DRP), Government Center - Room 1201, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Interested parties may also call DRP Director Edward A. Tudor at 410-632-1200 regarding the proposed exemption or Emergency Services Director Fred Webster at 410-632-1315 regarding the 800 MHZ P25 Emergency Radio Communications Network project. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-7/27/2t _________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE ASSATEAGUE ISLAND FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITE STATUS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH The Assateague Island Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) is one of approximately 4,800 FUDSs across the U.S. that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for cleanup under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program. Though the entire island was not utilized for military activities, the Assateague Island FUDS encompasses the entirety of Assateague Island, which is a 37-mile-long barrier island located along the eastern shore of Maryland and Virginia on the Delmarva Peninsula. The northern tip of Assateague Island lies within a mile of Ocean City, Maryland in Worcester County and the southern tip lies within a mile of Chincoteague, Virginia in Accomack County. During World War II, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Air Corps established two separate practice rocket ranges on Assateague Island. The rocket ranges were utilized from 1944 to 1947 to train naval aviators in air to ground gunnery and bombing. Training activities included rocket training, practice bombing, and strafing exercises that utilized practice rockets, practice bombs, and machine guns. In 1947, following the end of World War II, training ceased at the rocket ranges on Assateague Island. Since 1991, the Corps of Engineers has been conducting the investigation and cleanup of the Assateague Island FUDS in accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980. Several investigations have been conducted to address the potential hazard posed by ordnance items that began washing ashore in 1988. The Assateague Island FUDS is currently scheduled to undergo a Remedial Investigation, followed by a Feasibility Study, Proposed Plan, and Decision Document. By conducting a Remedial Investigation, the Corps of Engineers is attempting to determine the nature and extent of the ordnance items that have been washing ashore, as well as identify any other potential contamination at the site. The Remedial Investigation will include an evaluation of poten-
tial risks posed by the items. The USACE welcomes the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation in the cleanup efforts and encourages comments and input during the document review periods. The Department of Defense encourages community involvement in the environmental restoration process. A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) is one of many methods the Corps of Engineers may use to facilitate public participation. RABs provide a collaborative forum for the community, government agencies, and other stakeholders to discuss and identify the most efficient and productive mean to restore the environment. The Corps of Engineers welcomes public feedback regarding community interest in establishing a RAB for the Assateague Island FUDS and asks that any formal expressions of interest be submitted by September 4, 2017. Those wishing to express interest in a RAB or with questions regarding the project can contact Chris Gardner at either Christopher.P.Gardner@usace.army. mil or 410-962-2626. OCD-8/10/1t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Brian John Bolter, 616 Canal Lane, Annapolis, Maryland 21409; Lisa Ann Bolter, 616 Canal Lane, Annapolis, Maryland 21409; Charles Gregory Coburn, 10106 Ponderosa Court, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: OC R & D, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Red Red Wine Bar OC and Dry 85 OC 12 48th Street 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 16, 2017 @ 2:20 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of a Class "B" B/W /L 7 Day and Request to designate as Multiple License #2 of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Dennis Kalchthaler, 9800 Mooring View Lane, Unit 17, Ocean City, MD 21842 For: Dennis Cluckin Crab, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Cluckin Crab Buffet 1500 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: 15th Street AUCE, LLC There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: August 16, 2017 @ 2:30 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-8/3/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type from a Class "A" Beer and Wine to a Class: "A" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Janki Y. Patel, 249 S. Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 For. Kajal And Ananya, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Newtown Market 132 & 134 Newtown Blvd. Pocomoke City, 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 16, 2017 @ 2:45 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-8/3/2t _________________________________
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Housing, image can’t be controlled by govt.
Government can do only such much, which is why it can’t step in and remedy major commercial and cultural issues that it didn’t cause or create. Two such matters are being discussed by city officials at the behest of citizens — the employee housing shortage and the desire to burnish Ocean City’s image — but local government’s ability to affect change in either is limited. It cannot, for instance, control who visits the resort and who doesn’t. It might be able to tweak event calendars and reject some proposals, but it’s not as if it has the authority to bar anyone or force businesses to appeal to a particular clientele. As for housing, some things could be done, but at a big political price. The mayor and City Council could, for instance, agree to underwrite employee housing projects — and then endure withering taxpayer criticism before waving goodbye after the next election. Or, they could turn the land use plan upside down and require all large-scale development and redevelopment projects to dedicate a specific percentage of their total square footage to fixed-price employee housing — and the commercial exodus outside the corporate limits would be unstoppable. They even could offer tax incentives for employee housing projects — see taxpayer ire mentioned above. Unlike the employee housing dilemma, which government at least has the ability to address through one terrible option or another, it has no real way to bring about much change in the resort’s image (whatever that might be) because it didn’t create it. Officials can scrutinize the resort’s marketing plan all they want, but it remains that Ocean City’s image is mostly the product of private enterprise. It is the sum of all the resort’s parts — a party town, a family town, a sportsfishing destination, rowdy, quiet, much too expensive and downright affordable. It is whatever businesses can think of and the crowds that they can draw. As much as people might think they want a paternalistic government that serves as the gatekeeper, solves the public’s problems at no charge, and manages the resort’s economic structure, it isn’t equipped to do those things. Besides, no one would like it if it tried.
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Quirks of ‘cop-speak’
By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher You have to love police reports for their application of the language. If you’ll notice, police seldom answer a call or “go” to the scene of an incident, they “respond” to it. I don’t know why By that stands Stewart out to me, it’s beDobson unless cause it wouldn’t sound right for me to say, for instance, “I’m going to respond to the bar after work. Allegedly.” Police — and some police writers — also are fond of saying “individual” instead of “person,” which, to my way of thinking aren’t necessarily interchangeable words. To me, an individual is a person who stands out, although it might be argued that committing crimes is one way to do that, although I wouldn’t recommend it. Because I edit stories and news releases for a living, I probably notice these linguistic idiosyncrasies more than others. Still, let’s take a wellknown story and turn it into a police blotter item to see if anyone notices the difference.
Individual stoned Local police responded this week to an incident at Gath, where a verbal argument between two groups of individuals escalated into an altercation that ended in one man’s death. Officers attached to the Israelite Bureau of Investigations (IBI) said two large groups of men were facing off near the entrance of the city, after a gang known as The Philistines had gathered in massive numbers for an unsanctioned event without a permit. Although directed to disperse by officers, the Philistines refused their lawful order and began cursing and screaming. Alcohol may have been a factor, police said. The deceased individual, who had no identification papers on his person and was known only as “Goliath,” was found to be in possession of several illegal weapons. Among them and in plain sight was a 26-foot-long pointed fighting instrument, or spear, for which he had no carry permit. Witnesses told police that Goliath repeatedly challenged the other group to direct someone to fight him but that they seemed determined to avoid any physical interaction with him or his associates.
The investigation into the incident suggested this may have been because Goliath was approximately 9 feet, nine inches tall, weighed 860 pounds and was of a muscular nature. According to the police report, the confrontation had been simmering for 40 days when a minor, whose name is being withheld pending notification of his parents, took up the challenge. The police narrative of the events indicates that Goliath screamed insults and profanity as he charged the boy, who then deployed a homemade projectile launching system that struck Goliath in the head. Observing that the projectile had dazed Goliath, the youth allegedly removed the victim’s head and took it with him as he left the scene. The medical examiner’s office later confirmed that it had conducted an autopsy on an individual who appeared to be headless at the time. Police determined that the youth acted in self-defense. He has since been released into the custody of his family. *** Maybe it’s just me, but I think it loses something in translation.
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staff at the Ocean Pines Library who tolerate the disruption at their facility each year during the three days of the sale. This was the 18th year for the sale, which broke all records, bringing in over $10,000. The book sale is held every year during the last full weekend of July and is a tradition for both residents and summer visitors. It could not happen without the generous donations of books from the community, which are sorted and boxed weekly by the “Backroom Gang.” A special thanks to those who donate books and also to those who sort and box them throughout the year. The sorters are a dedicated and reliable group, who devote many volunteer hours to this task. However, that’s not the end of the book sale. Recently published books in good condition are sold in the back of the library by the turtle tank at very reasonable prices, year-round. Please stop by and check those shelves. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library. It’s the only bookstore in town. Jim Meckley, Eileen Leonhart, Jean Fry
Three administrators take on new roles with school district (Aug. 11, 2017) During the June Worcester County Board of Education meeting, three administrative appointments were approved and two administrative transfers was announced. The new assignments are effective immediately. Eloise Henry-Gordy, who has served as Student Services specialist for the county since 2003, has been promoted to supervisor of Student Services, filling the vacancy left by Dr. Aaron Dale’s resignation last month. Henry-Gordy began her career with Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) in 1990 as a teacher. She has also held positions as an assistant principal and principal before joining the Student Services Department in 2003. Replacing Henry-Gordy as Student Services specialist is Kennis Austin, who is being transferred back to the department after serving as interim assistant principal at Pocomoke High School. Austin began his career with WCPS in 1995, and he has previously served as a specialist in the Student Services Department for over a decade. Matthew Hoffman, who currently serves as a math interventionist at Pocomoke Middle School, has been appointed assistant principal at Pocomoke High School. Hoffman began his career with WCPS in 2015. Joshua Hamborsky has been transferred to become the assistant principal/Extended Day administrator at Snow Hill High School, filling the vacancy left by Tara Downes, who resigned last month. Hamborsky, who began his career with WCPS in 2008, has served as assistant principal at Showell Elementary School since 2014.
Succeeding Hamborsky as assistant principal at Showell Elementary School is Erica Matlock, who has been with the county since 2005. She has most recently served as a math instructional coach at Buckingham Elementary School. “I am very excited to welcome these leaders to their new roles,” said Superintendent of Schools Louis H. Taylor. “We are fortunate to have a wealth of talent here in Worcester County Public Schools. I am confident that each one of these administrative changes will result in greater educational opportunities for students all across our county. I congratulate them all and wish them the best as they bring their skill, knowledge and talent to this next step in their careers.” Following the personnel agenda items, James Almand announced that he will be stepping down from his role as the Board of Education’s attorney. Replacing Almand will be Heather Stansbury, also from the firm of Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy and Almand, P.A. Stansbury is a familiar face to WCPS Board meetings, as she has served as Board Attorney at times Almand was unavailable. “Jim Almand has been a remarkable attorney for this Board,” Board of Education President William Gordy said. “He has served our school system for over 25 years, and we are incredibly grateful to have had him as a resource of guidance and advice. We wish him well as he moves into the next phase of his career and life. I know he is leaving us in very capable hands with Ms. Stansbury.” For more information, contact Carrie N. Sterrs at 410-632-5092 or email at cnsterrs@mail.worcester.k12.md.us.
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