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A replica of the Santa Maria, one of the three ships that was part of Christopher Columbus’ expedition that resulted in the discovery of America, cruised into Ocean City on Wednesday afternoon. The tall ship will be docked at Third Street and open to the public for tours through Sept. 5.
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) An initiative to have Ocean City police officers outfitted with body-worn cameras could be implemented as early as next summer, according to officials. During a police commission meeting on Monday morning, OCPD Capt. Mike Colbert said he has spoken extensively with Chief Ross Buzzuro and the rest of the command staff to determine the logistics of deploying body cameras. Colbert said the department needs between 170 and 200 cameras for its officers and public safety aides – though the latter would not be required by law. The department has even narrowed the supplier down to three different companies, though Colbert could not go into who they were, as the departSee POLICE Page 8
Resort loses again in tax setoff case Third try no charm for OC as it strikes out in state courts for tax differential By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) From Ocean City to Pocomoke, all Worcester County property owners will continue paying the same county property tax rates following a ruling last week from the state’s highest court. The Maryland Court of Appeals’ ruling, which upholds the Maryland Tax-Property Article that grants
Worcester County officials the ability to deny municipal tax setoff requests, effectively ends a battle that has been taking place between Ocean City and
the county since 1999. The legal battle began more than three years ago when Ocean City officials filed a lawsuit stating that the tax article that prevents the levying of different tax rates for Ocean City and the rest of the county is unconstitutional. The lawsuit also asked for a judgment requiring all Maryland counties to grant tax setoffs to municipalities within their borders, specifically declaring that Worcester County must grant tax setoffs to Ocean City or its taxpayers. In the original lawsuit filed in Worcester County Circuit Court in
January 2018, Ocean City officials argued that the county real estate tax levied on resort property owners should be less than that charged to residents in other jurisdictions because resort taxpayers were paying for unused county services. The services include tourism, public works, recreation, emergency, planning and zoning and police. According to a 2013 study that Ocean City officials had done, the duplicated services added up to $17 million dollars in costs. The circuit court ruled against the See OCEAN CITY Page 8
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Tom Perlozzo, the director of tourism and business development for Ocean City, announced that the town will have a perception study done that looks into what visitors and non-visitors think about the resort area. The study is expected to assist Perlozzo with his efforts in rebranding Ocean City.
Mayor warns Airbnb owners to pay fees and taxes or else By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) A new tool being implemented by the Town of Ocean City will allow officials to check whether owners of Airbnbs are paying it the fees associated with licensing and room tax. On Monday, Tom Perlozzo, the director of tourism and business development, told the tourism commission that the a program developed by the market analysis firm AirDNA collects data about rentals supplied through Airbnb and Vrbo. That data helps local officials gain a better understanding of the level of business the rental companies are doing. “We get particular months and can tell how far in advance they booked and where they are coming from,” he
said. Ocean City consists mostly of condominiums, Perlozzo added, so this provides the missing piece of data the city has not been able to collect up until now. Perlozzo also said this data can be checked against the city records to make sure Airbnb owners are paying the required room tax and licensing fees. After hearing the news, Meehan issued a staunch warning to owners of Airbnbs that the city will be coming to make sure they are paying. Along with the announcement of AirDNA, Perlozzo announced the addition of two new team members who are going to help him rebrand Ocean See PERCEPTION Page 4
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Two more articulating buses coming to Ocean City’s fleet By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) Ocean City’s bus fleet is about to get bigger — and longer. This week, Public Works Director Hal Adkins announced that the town recently received approval for two articulating buses to add to its fleet. The boost will bring the total number of the larger, accordion-like vehicles in the city’s possession to eight when they arrive; likely next summer. According to a letter from the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration issued Aug. 2, the city is set to receive a grant of $1.28 million to be put toward the cost of the two 60-foot vehicles. The city’s match is $320,000, ac-
cording to the documents. Articulating buses are larger buses that look as though they are held together with an accordion contraption. They are designed to increase ridership without upping fleet numbers. Officials said they make a big difference in the See NO Page 6
Perception study critical to plan Continued from Page 3 City. Perlozzo has brought on Andrea Vernot of Choptank Communications as a strategic planning and branding consultant as well as Steve Raabe of
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Aug. Mayor Rick Meehan asked Raabe how the people in the latter group could be captured because they visit at the height of the season rather than the end of the season, which is what the surveys will investigate. Kevin Gibbs, the president of the Ocean City Development Corporation questioned who Raabe and Perlozzo were trying to reach, expressing concerns that they will never reach a true sampling of visitors. “I think you’ve missed your boat,” Gibbs said. Perlozzo said he and his team did not miss the boat. Raabe said he and his team are relying on tourism partners to help distribute surveys to customers and those people who already visited Ocean City this year, adding that he is convinced, as a Marylander, that people who come to the resort come here more than once. At the end of the day, Raabe noted that he is trying to catch impressions to understand the perception people have of Ocean City. “We want to know what people [who] are not here are thinking,” he said. “I believe we are doing the best we can, based on all of those factors.
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Remodeled 4BR/3BA overlooking the golf course & pond. Upgraded throughout. Open floor plan. Family room flows to chef 's kitchen w/white cabinets, SS appliances, quartz countertops & center island. Dining area directly off kitchen. 1st floor master suite w/sitting room overlooks water. Master bath w/marble floors, custom tiled shower & double vanities. Full size laundry room & 2 car garage. Back deck overlooks golf course. Close to the entrance, pool, fitness center & Ruth Chris Club House. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO2000982
8 INLET ISLE LN #8 OCEAN CITY • $3,699,000 6 Bedrooms, 5.5 baths single family waterfront estate on .29 Acres with views of Assawoman Bay. Gourmet Kitchen with Energy Star Appliances w/double ovens & breakfast seating. Additional features include built-ins, recessed lighting and wine storage. 2-Car Garage. Located on a bulk-headed culde-sac lot w/42 ft. deep water slip. MLS MDWO114892
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201 S HERON DR. #11A2 OCEAN CITY • $425,000
9005 ATLANTIC AVENUE OCEAN CITY • $999,999
9508 HARBOR LIGHT DRIVE BERLIN • $895,995
Beautiful 2BR/2.5BA directly on the water. Deeded boat slip 32 and lift convey with unit! This larger model is rarely available for sale. 2 master bedrooms each with its own full bath plus an additional half bath. Furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. When you walk in you will fall in love with the floor plan and flooring. Large breakfast bar and dining room directly off the kitchen that flows into spacious living area. Kitchen has been upgraded with granite countertops, white cabinets, and tile backsplash. Makes for great family time and entertaining with friends.You will love the fireplace for year-round enjoyment. Oversize master bedroom overlooks the water. Second bedroom is spacious as well. You will love the large deck overlooking the water and Ocean City skyline. Heron Harbour is amenity rich with two outdoor pools, indoor pool, kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, two Har-Tru tennis courts, sidewalks and piers. Enjoy your boat, fishing, crabbing, kayaking and paddle boarding all directly out your back door. MLS MDWO2001448
4BR/2BA townhome w/direct beach access. Large living area overlooks ocean. Kitchen w/white cabinets & lots of storage space. Master bedroom w/full bath on 2nd level. 3rd level 2nd master BR overlooks the ocean & has private deck. 2 additional BRs on this level & another full bath. Multiple decks on this townhome. 2 ocean front decks & west facing deck. Comes completely furnished. Move in ready. New decking on ocean front decks, roof, hot water heater, HVAC, 12 ft. slider in the living area. This townhome has NO HOA FEE & there are no HOA restrictions against adding an entire additional floor, as some neighbors have done. MLS MDWO122914
12903 WIGHT ST UNIT 303 OCEAN CITY • $675,000
Unwind...Relax...Get Away. Own this absolutely stunning 2BR/2BA condo. Wake up to the sunrise and start your day with the sound of waves crashing on the sand and surf. From the minute you walk in the door you will fall in love with the soothing sounds of the ocean. The kitchen is sure to delight the chef in your family with upgraded counters, backsplash and beautiful white cabinets. Dining room is off kitchen and makes a great gathering place to enjoy meals with family and friends. Living area is off dining area with glass sliders to large direct oceanfront deck with full completely unobstructed views of beach and ocean. Master suite is private and overlooks the ocean, with a large walk-in closet with nice master bath. Second bedroom is very spacious as well. Another full bath and laundry room. Conveniently located in North Ocean City and close to local restaurants and shopping venues. This condo is in CB Vacation's summer weekly rental program. Sold fully furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. Come take a look before it's SOLD. MLS MDWO2001416
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11467 MAID AT ARMS LN • BERLIN • $874,900
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New construction 5BR/3.5BA by RBR Builders in W. OC, on culde-sac lot w/Assateague & Bay views. Open floor plan. Family room w/gas fireplace. Gourmet kitchen w/quartz countertops, café appliances, custom cabinets, center island, oversized pantry, custom lighting & floors. 1st floor master suite w/custom bath & walk-in closets. Loft area w/2nd fireplace. One of the BRs could be home office or playroom. Oversized 3 car garage, front & back porches, upper deck & professional landscaping. MLS MDWO121852
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2409 ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT A OCEAN CITY • $1,099,900
203 S HERON DR #203C OCEAN CITY • $389,900
14411 TUNNEL AVE #101 OCEAN CITY - $265,000
6709 ATLANTIC AVE #17 OCEAN CITY • $735,000
2409 ATLANTIC AVE UNIT C OCEAN CITY • $574,900
3BR/2BA in Baywatch III Building overlooks water. Never rented, in pristine condition & being sold fully furnished. Large dining area off kitchen w/breakfast bar. Master bedroom overlooks water. Large deck off living area overlooks the canal w/sunset & OC skyline views. Heron Harbour Isle is amenity rich w/2 outdoor pools, indoor pool, kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, 2 Har-Tru tennis courts, sidewalks & piers. Enjoy your boat, fishing, crabbing, kayaking and paddle boarding all directly out your back door. Newer HVAC 2017. Come take a look today before it's SOLD. MLS MDWO2001376
1st floor 2BR/2BA condo w/community pool. Open layout. Plenty of storage space & nice kitchen. Off the kitchen is the dining area. Family room flows off dining area leading to large deck. Master BR is large w/big master closet & bath with shower. Large laundry w/stackable washer & dryer. If you are looking for your primary home, 2nd home or investment property look no further. Close to the beach, shopping & restaurants, and has the best of both beaches w/easy access to Fenwick Island & OC attractions. Front deck & stairs recently replaced. New carpet, HVAC system. Freshly painted. Being sold fully furnished. MLS MDWO2000612
4BR/2.5BA townhome. If you are looking for a townhome with direct access to the beach, look no further. Large family area overlooks ocean. Kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite countertops, tile floors & plenty of storage space. Large dining area off kitchen. Master bedroom overlooks ocean & deck to watch the sunrise. Multiple decks, all are spacious w/breathtaking ocean views. Outside shower & large storage area w/direct beach access from deck. Storage area perfect for storing paddleboards, kayaks & bikes. Beach decor & comes furnished. Carport plus overflow parking. If you have a boat this is the ideal location as there is a marina a short walk across the street. MLS MDWO2000758
Opportunity is knocking! Don't miss your chance to own this 3BR/2BA recently remodeled family beach cottage, 3rd cottage back from boardwalk. New siding, roof, central air & upgrades throughout. Exposed beams give this cottage old OC charm and feel. 1st floor open concept living area. Peek of the ocean from the family room! Dining area off the living area. 1st-floor master & full bath. Large deck. 2nd level 2BRs & full bath. Home is rented weekly in CB Vacations weekly rentals & buyer must honor summer weekly rentals but keeps the rental income. Would make a great 2nd home or investment property. Come take a look before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO2000116
10505 POINT LOOKOUT RD OCEAN CITY • $2,999,900
Location! Location! Location! 7BR/5.5BA w/unobstructed bay views &2 boat lifts right out your back door. Renovated last year by Bradley Construction, Inc. Custom paver driveway & covered wrap around front porch. Family room w/gas fireplace. Gourmet kitchen w/plenty of cabinet space, quartz countertops, center island & SS appliances. 2 separate dining areas on 1st floor. 3rd floor master suite w/bay views & fireplace! Large custom spa shower. Finished bonus room w/full bath can be 7th BR or recreation room. One of a kind & close to the beach, restaurants & everything Ocean City has to offer. Large expansive outdoor entertaining space. Time to stop putting off your dreams & start making memories that will last a lifetime. Come take a look at this incredible home today, before it's SOLD. MLS MDWO122704
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34861 W. LINE ROAD SELBYVILLE, DE • $1,099,900
Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shopping center on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared. Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!! Owner Financing is available. MLSDESU184528
Opportunity is knocking to own this 3BR/2BA recently remodeled single-family beach cottage on the boardwalk at 24th street. New siding, roof, decking, flooring, central air & upgrades throughout. Exposed beams give this cottage old OC charm & feel. 1st floor open concept living area. 1st-floor master & full bath. 2nd level w/2BRs & BA. One of the BRs has full deck overlooking boardwalk. Home is rented weekly in CB Vacations weekly rentals & buyer must honor summer weekly rentals but keeps the rental income. Would make a great second home or investment property. Come take a look before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO2000114
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WORCESTER HWY BISHOPVILLE, MD • $290,000
Prime 3.61 Acres Property hits the market! It's all out the location & visibility w/high traffic density. Conveniently located on Route 113 & Hamond Road. It is diagonally across from the former Emings BBQ. Owner financing is available w/acceptable contract. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! Possibilities are endless. MLS MDWO113680
36992 DUPONT BLVD SELBYVILLE • $2,615,000
If you are an investor, builder, or developer looking for the optimal location look no further! This choice commercial property has unlimited development potential with prime frontage on Rt 113 and Rt 54 in Selbyville. These 2 parcels totaling 47.5 acres are being sold together and are within the town limits. Located 1 mile from the Maryland State line and 10 miles from Ocean City & Fenwick Island. Come take a look before it's SOLD! Drone photos to follow of the parcels and site location. MLS DESU185186
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6509 HAMPTON RD #LOT 18 BERLIN • $649,900
Need a home office or maybe even 2? How about a workout room, or maybe a playroom? Are you dreaming of kayaking or paddle boarding off your dock? How about a boat or jet skis? Well here it is, 5+ acres in cul-de-sac in community of Indian Creek ready & waiting for you. You dream it... You build it... You Live it! All this & 2 golf courses within 2 miles and Assateague Island is 3 miles away. You can be in downtown Berlin or Ocean City in 15 minutes to enjoy the boardwalk & restaurants. So close, yet such a peaceful setting. Come take a look today before it's SOLD!! MLS MDWO100390
RACETRACK RD BERLIN, MD - $260,000 Zoned C1 across from the Casino on the west side of Rt 589. This is a heavy traffic area for cars to and from RT 50 and RT 90. This 1.01 acre lot has a survey already completed and a septic perk on file. This is a prime commercial location. Buy it before it's SOLD!!! MLS MDWO104326
36406 REDWOOD WAY #42 SELBYVILLE, DE - $359,900
Spacious 4BR/3.5BA end unit townhome w/garage. Minutes from Fenwick & OC Beaches. Community w/pool. Open floor plan w/large family room & fireplace. Kitchen w/plenty of cabinet & counter space. 2 master suites, 1 on 1st floor & 1 on 2nd floor. 3-season room. Close to beaches, Freeman stage at Bayside, restaurants & shopping. Would make a great home, investment property or 2nd home. Currently tenants are paying $1,600.00 a month plus utilities. Come take a look today before it's sold. MLS DESU2002410
37651 OAK RD SELBYVILLE, DE • $949,900
4BR/3BA waterfront. Open floor plan & beautiful floors throughout. Family room w/gas fireplace. Kitchen w/plenty of cabinet space & center island. Many upgrades: white subway tile backsplash, SS appliances & white cabinets. Large sunroom. Screenedin porch area. 1st-floor master suite w/large sitting area can also be used as home office. Laundry room on 1st floor. Large paver patio overlooks water. Dock is bulkheaded & additional seating at the dock area. Yard is meticulously landscaped. 2-car garage. In excellent shape & being offered furnished. MLS DESU2002520
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No BikeFest buses promised Costs of maintaining Continued from Page 4 number of passengers that can be transported. BikeFest bus talks With staffing shortages plaguing transportation efforts in Ocean City all summer, Mayor Rick Meehan inquired this week about the number of bus drivers expected to be working during the upcoming OC BikeFest. He said during Tuesday’s meeting that officials recently discussed with event organizers the memorandum of understanding that maps out the details of the September event. He said he did not want city officials to promise anything that they could not fully deliver in terms of the availability of buses to take bikers to and from concerts and other events during the week. “The MOU for BikeFest, in there it talks about supplying transportation, so we have to make sure that we can define what level of transportation that we can provide,” Meehan said. Public Works Director Hal Adkins said BikeFest — set for Sept. 15-19 — is scheduled during what they call the “shoulder season,” after the peak summer weeks. During that time, he projects a downturn in the number of bus drivers, with some returning to jobs driving school buses. Transportation Manager Steve Bartlett said the crew will be down to about 58 after Labor Day, which should allow for 28 deployments per day on 12 to 14 buses, with shifts running 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Councilman and committee member Mark Padddack pointed out that the ridership is likely
to be high during BikeFest. “We have that bus system and that’s what they want because bikers in general— the mature, American motorcycle riders — at nighttime, generally do not want to be drinking and riding. They just won’t do it,” he said. “… They don’t want to drink and drive their bikes. They want to ride the buses and go to those concerts.” Suitable swiping It’s been easier this summer to pay for a ride on the Boardwalk tram. Transit Manger Steve Bartlett said Tuesday that operators recently began using a new credit card swiping device called Clover to swipe payments for rides, a move that has vastly improved the payment process. “I ran across this Clover device, which has been absolutely wonderful,” Bartlett said. “It’s very simple to use, very accurate … We’re using them in the booths, we’re using them on the back of the trams.” He added that the service has also been expanded for use at special events at the convention center and Northside Park. “It’s a nice piece of equipment that finally, consistently, will actually work,” Bartlett said. Mayor Rick Meehan pointed out the benefit of taking money quicker when it comes to tourists’ time. “I see it moving a lot faster, part of customer service is to keep customers moving,” he said. “The most important thing to keep people on vacation is their time.”
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Police dept. wants body cams by next year Continued from Page 1 ment has no contract with any of them. Mayor Rick Meehan, who has said he supports the department’s push to outfit its officers with body cameras by the state-issued deadline of 2025, said on Monday there will be costs associated with purchasing the cameras and more costs associated with implementing a program. But the program can be configured specifically for the OCPD. Colbert said there are several different models in the body camera industry – some allow the department to purchase the cameras, lease the cameras, buy the cameras over time, or a hybrid scenario that combines various options. “Everybody offers everything,” Colbert said, adding that when the department gets closer to deciding, it will more than likely issue a request for
proposals, or RFP. He also said his team plans to move quickly and aggressively to get the cameras implemented by next summer. “I think that’s an excellent timetable,” Meehan said. Colbert said the city also will work with its representatives to the General Assembly to see what sort of funding is available to fund the cameras and service. “We’re going to put ourselves in a good position ... for next summer,” he said. The topic of body cameras was brought up last month during the police commission while officials discussed a series of events that occurred in June. An incident took place on June 12, when police approached a group of
people who were vaping on the Boardwalk. According to the police report, officers told the group that vaping was not allowed on the Boardwalk, and both parties walked their separate ways. But then, someone in the group – later identified as Brian Everett Anderson, 19, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – decided to start vaping again. As a result, police asked for Anderson’s identification, which he refused. After the refusal, police attempted to place Anderson under arrest. He resisted and was charged with disorderly conduct and several other violations. Videos that emerged from the scene, however, showed an officer ramming his knee into a man’s ribs on the ground. A separate vaping incident and arrest around the same time led to a man getting tased, and a video of that
also made the rounds of social media. Those videos prompted a call for body cameras, since the videos that made the rounds on social media do not show the whole incident, making it difficult for the public and officials to piece things together.
Ocean City loses its final appeal of tax setoff suit Continued from Page 1 town and the decision was appealed two more times before this week’s ruling. The rulings stated, essentially, that other municipalities would be detrimentally affected by allowing Ocean City to have a lower county property tax rate, because the other jurisdictions would have to make up for the deficit. Mayor Rick Meehan said in an email Wednesday that he was “disappointed” in the ruling. “Ocean City property owners continue to contribute over 56 percent of the revenue the county receives from property taxes yet we do not receive a rebate, or tax setoff, to reimburse the city for the services we provide that the county provides to other county residents,” he said. Kim Moses, the county’s public information officer, said in a news release that the commissioners “welcome” the recent ruling and plan to continue offering annual grants to Ocean City to assist with costs for ambulance and fire services, tourism and the convention center, police, and other services. The county also issues grants to Ocean Pines, Berlin, Pocomoke and Snow Hill. Meehan said city officials plan to continue working with county commissioners to receive grants to offset their lost revenue and hope to work in tandem on a future sports complex to help close the revenue gap and provide economic benefits to all residents. “We are committed to working together for a better future,” he said. Crossword answers from page 52
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Area police offer support to OCPD for pop-up rally By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) With just over a month to go until the pop-up car rally is expected to roll into town, Ocean City officials are still working out the details of the type of support area law enforcement agencies can provide for the event. Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said during the police commission meeting Monday morning that he is See PREPARATIONS Page 10
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Officials prioritizing Boardwalk tram staffing By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) As summer 2021 rushes toward fall with a significant staffing shortage and fewer deployments of Boardwalk trams, Ocean City officials will spend the early offseason months devising a plan to recruit more drivers for next season. “Unfortunately, we are down to four deployments a day right now,” Transit Manager Steve Bartlett said of the current schedule during a Transportation Committee meeting on Tuesday, “I have 10 drivers, eight conductors, five booth operators, two lead supervisors and a regular supervisor — and that is it.” Put into context, Bartlett said the number of tram drivers and conductors employed during a typical season is 24 of each, making the existing numbers mere fractions. He added that he normally has five supervisors instead of three and has not had a vehicle technician all summer. The staffing shortage has also forced officials to slash the number of deployments significantly. Public Works Director Hal Adkins said the number of trams operating during peak pre-covid summers was 12, a far cry from the four offered now. Barlett said they managed to eke out five at the start of the summer,
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and are still able to do that on certain days now, but overall it’s been significantly less than what they were used to. The staffing shortage began showing itself in the spring, when officials talked about the difficulty they were having recruiting drivers despite a barrage of efforts that ranged from offering overtime to other city employees, to enlisting Beach Patrol workers to slip into the roles. Talks of offering overtime to employees’ at their regu-
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On Aug. 2, 12-year-old Jordan Prushinski of Plains Township, Pa., suffered 20 lacerations that required 42 stitches. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has said a sandbar shark likely caused the injury.
ple out of the way of anything in the water — debris, bluefish, rays, dolphins, sea turtles or sharks. But sharks are the least likely (reason). “This is the first shark incident in Ocean City history,” Arbin said.
Hybrid USACE/DNR public meeting slated for Tuesday (Aug. 13, 2021) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE), in coordination with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Worcester County, is hosting a hybrid public meeting Aug. 17, at the Worcester County Library – Berlin Branch at 13 Harrison Ave., from 7-8:30 p.m. This public meeting provides an opportunity to discuss two concurrent efforts: a navigation improvement project to address sediment accumulation in the Ocean City inlet and a study on the scour hole near Homer Gudelsky Park (Stinky Beach). For in-person attendees, from 6:30-7 p.m., there will be an open house where participants can view informational posters, provide feedback and speak with project personnel. From 7-8 p.m., there will be a formal presentation to provide an overview of the projects and open the floor for questions. The meeting will wrap up at 8:30 p.m., allowing inperson attendees to again view materials, and speak with USACE and State employees about specific concerns following the presentation. The library is adhering to covid-19
safety restrictions, including mandatory masking, regardless of vaccination status. The meeting room will also be capped to 50 attendees. Social distancing to the extent possible is also requested. Virtual public meeting details: WebEx:WebEx can be accessed at the following link: https://usace1. webex.com/meet/amber.c.metallo Webex users can choose the “call me” option, and enter your phone number. Phone: Those who are calling in on the phone only (and not using Webex), use the following call-in information: Toll free: 844-800-2712; Access Code: 1998594423; Security Code: 1234 The Ocean City inlet navigation channel is regularly used by commercial fishermen, recreational boaters, the U.S. Coast Guard, and others. The corps dredges two or more times per year to maintain the channel’s authorized depth of 10 feet. However, it continues to fill in with material, creating concerns for navigation. The corps signed a project partnership agreement in 2019 with Maryland DNR and Worcester See OC Page 14
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Park and ride complaints resolved By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) Responding to a litany of complaints about a lack of shuttles, Ocean City transportation officials have ensured that people will not have to wait any longer than a half-hour for a lift to or from the city’s park and ride lot in West Ocean City. Transit Manager Steve Barlett said during a Transportation Committee meeting on Tuesday that an employee in his office fielded a number of calls at the beginning of the summer from members of the public who were upset about shuttle wait times and a lack of regular serv-
ice at the park and ride near the western terminus of the Route 50 bridge. He said the complaints derived from a previous situation through which Shore Transit public transportation buses would show up 12 times a day, at sporadic times, sometimes leaving hours with no service. “So I developed a schedule for one bus to run the park and ride every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.,” Bartlett explained. “I developed a schedule by getting volunteers to add an extra day to their schedules.” The volunteers came from Ocean City’s bus fleet and the schedules were
worked out so that their regular shifts were not affected, he said. “It’s been well received, very busy,” Barlett said. “The bus runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every 30 minutes. It just keeps running and running and running. And every top of the hour, bottom of the hour it leaves the south end, goes to the park and ride, sits there a minute, goes back.” He added that the drivers have not run into any traffic, even during peak tourist times, and that the complaints have stopped since the schedule started. “It has worked well and people are happy that there’s a regularly scheduled 30-minute rotation,” he said.
OC University accepting applicants (Aug. 13, 2021) The Town of Ocean City is accepting applications for the 2021 semester of Ocean City University. The free course invites residents and visitors to learn more about the resort’s municipal government and its services. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., beginning Sept. 15. There is no charge for the 10-week course, which offers citizens a diverse background on Ocean City by covering
topics on public works, public safety, tourism, finance and a variety of areas related to Ocean City’s municipal government. “The goal of Ocean City University is to provide a better understanding of government’s role and relationship with citizens, as well as continue to build the relationship between government and residents to improve our community’s quality of life,” said City
Manager Doug Miller. “We hope this course gives citizens a sense of ownership in government actions because we believe informed citizens can make a difference in the community.” A minimum of 20 students must be enrolled in the course. To sign up, visit https://oceancitymd.gov/forms/OCUR egistration.pdf or call the City Clerk’s Office at 410-289-8824 by September 3, 2021.
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US Wind plans 82 additional wind turbines off OC coast By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) US Wind has announced phase two of its plan to develop a nearly 80,000-acre lease area of the Maryland coast, bringing with it up to 82 wind turbines and come as close as 13 miles from the shore. CEO Jeff Grybowski said on Tuesday that the new phase will be called the Momentum Wind Project, and it will be located directly adjacent to the Jeff Grybowski first phase on the easternmost portion of the lease area. “MarWind is at the easternmost edge,” Grybowski said. “If Momentum is fully built out, that will pretty much fill up the lease area. There won’t be room for many more turbines.” While most of the turbines will be more than 15 miles from shore, the closest one, he said, will be 13 miles from the coast. US Wind plans to have the first of the turbines in the second phase spinning by 2026, with the final one going into operation sometime in 2028. In addition to the announcement of the second phase of the wind project, Grybowski said US Wind has a new port facility agreement with Tradepoint Atlantic. As part of the agreement, 90 waterfront acres at Sparrow’s Point near Dundalk will be developed into an offshore wind deployment hub. US Wind will invest $77 million into the hub for the MarWind project. “All of these things are new,” Grybowski said, though they’ve been Pinball • Sk keeeball Prizes • Videos
working on them for a long time. Grybowski described the port as a once very active shipyard that has not been used for several years. It consists of several old piers, a large dry dock, and several buildings, with one being over 100 years old. For MarWind, Grybowski said, all 22 turbines used in the project will be constructed at the new facility. Large components will be shipped to the property where they will be assembled and placed on barges before shipping out to their destination. The facility will mainly be used to construct steel foundations that anchor the turbine to the seafloor. “They are steel components,” Grybowski said. “Big steel tubes that are driven into the seabed and the turbine is attached to it.” By 2023, Grybowski said he hopes to start doing improvements to the facility before moving into the project full swing by 2024. US Wind also plans to manufacture parts for several other offshore projects for other companies. The port facility will generate several hundred jobs, and to fill those positions, US Wind reached an agreement with construction unions in Maryland and the US Steel Workers Union. “The big advantage for us ... we’ll need about 500 workers to staff it,” Grybowski said. Partnering with unions like the US Steel Workers Union takes the task of training each individual out of US Wind’s hands and gives the company confidence it will get workers who know what they are doing, according to Grybowski.
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US Wind announced last week that it plans to install 82 wind turbines offshore, with the closest coming 13 miles from the coast, in its effort to provide green energy to the Delmarva Peninsula.
In 2019, the State of Maryland passed the Clean Energy Jobs act that called for an increase in the mount of offshore wind from 400 megawatts to 1,600 megawatts. US Wind hopes to help Maryland reach that goal. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has
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New site Whaleyville plan approved for solar complex By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) The Worcester County Planning Commission approved a new site plan proposal for a solar energy project on Whaleyville Road in Whaleyville last Thursday. The $2 million Ebenezer Solar project, facilitated by Selbyvillebased Ground Star Energy, will feature a 1.3-megawatt solar panel complex, Ground Star Chief Operations Officer Finn Shelby said. The original 2019 project was to be invested by Choptank Electric, but the cooperative backed out of the deal after it had already received planning commission approval. Ground Star will sell the revamped project to the PJM regional power grid. “Lengthy and expensive process, but has been initiated,” McCabe said. “Changing investors was hard because of covid, but we got it (done).” Commission member Ken Church had several questions for McCabe, mostly dealing with the project’s financing and construction. When Church asked about the size
of the project, McCabe stressed that it’s not comparable to the Ocean City solar complex. “The project on Route 50 that powers Ocean City is a 10-megawatt project,” McCabe said. “This is a 1.3megawatt project, so it is significantly smaller. This is more comparable to the project further down Whaleyville Road that we also constructed, which is 1.1-megawatt.” Acquiring building permits is expected to take eight or nine months, while construction will take about a year, McCabe said. One of the main sticking points for the site plan’s approval was how the solar complex would affect any neighbors. McCabe told the commission that Ground Star has not only complied with the zoning requirements but has gone beyond that with the required buffers to ensure no complications arise. “It will be very separated from other properties,” McCabe said. “We had no objections from neighbors on the last application and we haven’t heard any further objections at this point.”
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Large carwash plans in front of Ocean Landings unveiled By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) The Worcester County Planning Commission looked over sketches for a proposed six-bay automatic and self-serve carwash center at Ocean Landings shopping center last Thursday and saw what its developer is characterizing as one of the largest operations of its kind on the East Coast. Zoom Car Wash owner Charles Holland and attorney Hugh Cropper laid out plans that place the car wash in front of the Home Depot at the shopping center adjacent to Taylor Bank and abutting Ocean Gateway. “This would be one of if not maybe the largest carwash on the East Coast,” said Holland. “It would be a great compliment to this town.” The business also would have 33 parking spaces and access to self-service vacuum stations Holland said he plans to have stormwater quantity and quality managed onsite with outfall diverted into two basins along Samuel Bowen Boulevard, which runs parallel to
Route 50. Cropper described the drainage basins as vegetated swales, or gently sloping, landscaped depressions that collect and convey stormwater runoff. The swales will be located within a 75-foot space off the highway and a 15-foot space off of Samuel Bowen Boulevard. Holland added that project designers are in the process of forecasting sewer requirements and that they’re projecting around 85 to 90 percent of the water that the carwash will use will be recyclable. “It’s almost all recycled (save for water used on the final rinse,” he said. “And that’s good for everybody. It’s good for the environment and it’s good for the person who has to buy the EDUs because it keeps the number down as low as possible.” Potable water would be used in restrooms but will be the only place it is incorporated, he added. Commission member Ken Church asked how many equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) the property would reSee COUNTY Page 19
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County reviews carwash plans Continued from Page 18 quire. Cropper said based on square footage estimates, 10.3 EDUs would be needed. The sketch plans for the carwash indicate it will take up roughly half the lot it would occupy. Currently, the lot is a grassy plot of land with some trees and an encompassing walkway with benches and sidewalk lights. “(What’s off the first) 75 feet of Route 50 is a landscaped street,” Cropper said. “You’re going to put the (vegetated swales) in that 75 feet … There’s a 100-foot setback off Route 50 but everybody is parking (onsite). Everything is pushed back 75 feet. And everything wraps around the back, which is why we have substantial landscape … on Samuel Bowen
Boulevard. It’ll be heavily, heavily landscaped on all sides, really.” “Other than the (existing pathways) that we’re not going to change, not going to touch, there’s almost no landscaping occurring on the property.” Charles Holland said that he was motivated to get into the carwash business after seeing the monthly bills his wife would accrue by getting weekly carwashes. His business model offers carwashes for roughly $20 individually or a monthly package for $39 that allows people to get carwashes once a day for every day of the month if they wish. The next step for the project is to take the carwash plans to the Technical Review Committee, which has not yet been scheduled.
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A six-bay automatic and self-serve carwash is planned for a plot of land at the front of the Ocean Landings shopping center in Berlin. Its owner said it will be one of the largest carwashes on the East Coast.
Old golf course changed to nature preserve (Aug. 13, 2021) The Carl M. Freeman Companies have announced that the 673 acres that make up the former Bay Club and an adjacent farm, formerly considered for commercial and residential redevelopment by Freeman, will be transferred to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for use as public green space. Plans include removing the structures and golf cart paths from the Bay Club site, formerly a 36-hole golf course. The property, which sits just west of the Berlin town limits, will be managed by the Maryland Forest Service and Chesapeake Forest Lands. “We are always hyper-focused on quality of life for the people in and around our communities, and we’re delighted to make it possible for the residents of Berlin, Worcester County and the state of Maryland enjoy this unique natural asset,” said Michelle Freeman, CEO of Carl M. Freeman Companies. “CMFC has a solid, verifiable history of being outstanding stewards of the environment. We are consistently
working with many different preservation groups such as the Center for the Inland Bays and Sussex County Land Trust and have preserved hundreds of acres of wetlands over the years. This is going to be something families in the Berlin and Ocean City areas will enjoy for years to come, with an opportunity to immerse themselves into nature.” “We’re excited to be able to participate in this significant contribution to Berlin’s greenbelt,” said Jeff Evans, director of marketing for Carl M. Freeman Companies. “It’s always our priority to provide outdoor recreation in all our communities and helping the town of Berlin and Worcester County create a new area for outdoor recreation has been exceptionally rewarding.” The Maryland Board of Public works, which recommended the sale’s approval, has said the land, a mix of forests, fields and the former golf club fairways, will be reforested with native trees to “maximize hunting and other recreational activities while protecting water quality.” Plans for the site include nature
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Planning Commission gives agritourism OK By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) Agritourism reform took a big step forward on Aug. 5 when the Worcester County Planning Commission unanimously recommended the zoning code changes as the bill is written. The bill aims to give farmers more leeway to host events such as weddings, family reunions and corporate functions and run operations like breweries, wineries, petting zoos and corn mazes. The bill would eliminate many inJennifer Keener stances in which they would have to obtain special permission from the county to pursue a given project. “From here we’ll present (the bill) to the county commissioners at their public hearing,” Jennifer Keener, director of Development, Review and Permitting, said afterward. “They’ll take that into consideration as part of their review of the record before they decide.” Former commissioner president Virgil Shockley has come out against the bill in recent months, likening it to a total and permanent overhaul of the agricultural zoning code with
foreboding implications. Shockley said he wasn’t surprised to hear about the commission’s recommendation but cautioned that issues may not present themselves right away — they may come down the road. “The damage will come years later,” Shockley said. “The issue remains to me, GREG ELLISON/OCEAN CITY TODAY why couldn’t they do this with a text Farms in agricultural zones wishing to add other enterprises and private events to their revenue stand to benefit from the amendment? It agritourism bill in front of the county. The bill now comes with a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission. would have been easy to do and it would have solved under which agricultural and forestry “it is the declared intent of Worcester 99 percent of the issues this bill (is operations may be deemed a nui- County to preserve, protect and engeared toward). Why blow up the sance and establishes an Agricultural courage the development and imwhole ag zone?” Reconciliation Board and the re- provement of its agricultural land for Shockley also said that, if the bill quirements and procedures for the the production of food, fiber and passes, he hopes the county looks at Board’s operation, according to the other agricultural and forestry prodreforming its “Right to Farm” codes, Maryland Agricultural Land Preser- ucts.” or laws that seek to protect farmers vation Certification Program ApplicaKeener pointed out that what from litigation or other factors that tion came before the Planning Commiscould adversely affect their farming The county zoning code states that sion and what will become before the operations. commissioners is in fact a text The law limits the circumstances amendment to the existing zoning code. “(It) does not provide for a significant expansion of uses beyond what is already allowed today,” Keener said. “The existing ‘agritainment’ facility use and the winery use that are in the A-1 and A-2 agricultural districts have been combined into a single use — an agritourism facility — that may consist of an agricultural alcohol production component that will be more inclusive of other farm alcohol producers. As introduced, it represents a trade-off between increased Virgil Shockley tends to the hops he cultivates setbacks yet a more flexible use area on his farm in the Snow Hill area. Shockley, a than is currently allowed under the former Worcester County Commissioner, said existing provisions.” forewarned that the agritourism bill, if passed, A public hearing is scheduled for could have adverse consequences in subseTuesday’s commissioners meeting for quent years. The Planning Commission unaniconcerned citizens to voice their mously recommended the bill as written during viewpoints on the agritourism issue. its Aug. 5 meeting.
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FHA loan program allows financing of mobile homes By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) There is a Federal Housing Administration program that allows for the financing of a mobile home. It is called the Title I program, and it allows FHA approved lenders to make loans from their own funds to eligible borrowers to finance the purchase or refinance of a manufactured home and/or lot. FHA insures the lender against loss if the borrower defaults. Credit is granted based upon the applicant’s credit history and ability to repay the loan in regular monthly installments. FHA explains that they do not lend money; instead FHA insures loans in order to encourage mortgagees to lend. Title I manufactured home loans are not Federal Government loans or grants. The interest rate, which is negotiated between the borrower and the lender, is required to be fixed for the entire term of the loan, which is generally 20 years on a mobile home vs. the traditional stick-built home term of 30 years. A Title I loan may be used for the purchase or refinancing of a manufactured home, a developed lot on which to place a manufactured home, or a manufactured home and lot in combination. However, to qualify for the Title I program, the home must be used as the principal residence of the borrower. Another interesting distinction is that Title I insured loans do not require borrowers to purchase or own the land on which their manufactured home is placed. Instead borrowers may lease a lot, such as a site lot within a manufactured home community or mobile home park. When the land/lot is leased, HUD requires the lessor to provide the manufactured homeowner with an initial lease term of three years. In addition, the lease must provide that the homeowner will receive advance written notice of at least 180 days, in the event the lease is to be terminated. These lease terms are designed to protect homeowners in case the lessors sell the land or close the park. The maximum loan amount for Title I backed mobile home financing is: • Manufactured home only $69,678 • Manufactured home lot - $23,226 • Manufactured home and lot $92,904 – Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.
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Duo brings spirit of Jamaica to Ocean City Ocho Rios Jerk and Tings offers authentic Caribbean cuisine with matching vibe By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) The barrier island where Ocean City is situated may not be as isolated as the island they hail from, but for two Jamaican friends and entrepreneurs, the resort’s vibe reminds them of home. That was the rationale for Dwight Green and Roy Salmon when they decided to open Ocho Rios Jerk and Tings on 120th Street in May. “We love it here in terms of the beach, nightlife, social life, all that stuff,” Green said. “The one thing that we always thought was missing was just food.” Ocho Rios brings authentic Jamaican cuisine with an authentic Jamaican ambiance. The kitchen churns out renowned Jamaican foods — Green said the oxtail is far and away the menu favorite — and vegan options as well like curry brown stew. “Day 1 is cool, Day 2 it’s great, but once you get to Day 3 you feel like you’re having the same thing over and over, right? And so we felt like let’s bring something different,” Green continued. “Let’s add to the culture here in Ocean City … We wanted to bring not just the food but everything (in our restaurant) — the culture, the warmth. All that stuff, we wanted to bring to this space.” Both Green and Salmon immigrated to the United States in the 1990s. They met at a gym in the Baltimore area and quickly realized their common nationality. Green had also gone to college with Salmon’s sister at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore in Princess Anne. Green is from Spanish Town, about 15 miles outside of Kingston. White is from the more rural parish — Jamaica’s equivalent to states — of St. Elizabeth. Both men are newcomers to the restaurant industry. Salmon has run a trucking business for the last 20 years plus other small businesses. Green’s background is in strategic planning,
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Dwight Green (pictured) opened Ocho Rios Jerk and Tings with longtime friend Roy Salmon on 120th Street in May. The native Jamaicans said they wanted to bring the cuisine and vibe of their home country to Ocean City, which they consider their home away from home.
which has seen him work with renowned companies from all over the world. “I enjoy cooking,” Salmon said. “I consider myself a very good cook and I was confident going into this business. With my business experience running this company the last 20 years, I was pretty confident going into this.” Salmon is still based in the Baltimore area running this trucking company while Green sees to the restaurant’s day-to-day business. “I started visiting Ocean City probably around seven years ago, and the first time I visited it I fell in love with it,” Salmon said. “It’s an island and it reminds me of being back in Jamaica. With the love that I have for Ocean City, I started buying real estate here. It’s like my second home … If we want
it to feel like home, we gotta have a Jamaican restaurant.” After about 100 days in business, Green said everything is going better than they even expected. “We have an amazing staff here. This would not be possible without
their expertise and commitment,” Green said. “We’re excited to be here. The support so far from both visitors and the local community has been amazing and we’re just going to keep building on it. It’s been a heck of a journey so far.”
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Next Ice Age skating show at Carousel Hotel 118th St. By Brendan Miller Intern (Aug. 13, 2021) The Next Ice Age skating show is back this summer at the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street. The show begins daily at 6:30 p.m. (No show on Friday). There is no cost to watch the show, which is open to the public. The performance will run until Sept. 1. The Next Ice Age is in its 20th year performing in Ocean City. The theme for this year’s show is “Summer Fun.” “We are bringing the concept of beach fun to the ice,” said Executive Founding Director Nathan Birch. “We will have beach balls and other beach accessories used in the show, which is a lot of fun for the kids.” The show runs about 30 minutes each night. The cast will perform 70 shows in total over the summer. Birch and the cast began rehearsing in May. The group practiced for a couple weeks before the live shows started. “My favorite part about directing the shows is watching them improve from week to week. Being able to see the show’s growth is amazing,” Birch said. Birch said there is only four currently active artistic skating compa-
nies in North America. Of the four major groups, The Next Ice Age was the only one to perform during the covid-19 pandemic last year. The audiences at last year’s shows were smaller due to social distancing, and the skaters only performed solo acts due to covid-19 regulations. The performers in this year’s show are on the ice together and the audiences have been larger. “Being able to see the emotions on people’s faces [without masks] is great, which is one of the best parts about being a live performer,” said Artistic Associate Ian Lorello. Lorello is one of four returning cast members from last year’s show, along with Tess Terpos, Laura Seal and Julia Choi. Wesley Campbell returns this year as a long-time company skater and Isaac Lindy is making his debut with the Next Ice Age. “All of us have known each other for a long time so we are kind of like a family away from home,” Terpos said. The audience is able to stand right next to the ice rink, which is different from other live ice dancing shows. “I love performing here because a lot of other shows there are lights and a big separation from the audience,
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whereas here we perform right next to the audience,” Terpos said. Dining is also available rinkside during the show. The Next Ice Age has been produc-
ing shows for over 30 years, as a nonprofit dance company. For more information about The Next Ice Age and the shows, visit www.thenexticeage.org.
NOW PLAYING CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott 410-289-7192/7191 / Captainstableoc.com Every Friday: Phil Perdue on Piano, 5-9 p.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com Aug. 13: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 14: Top Shelf Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; 33 RPM, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 15: Shortcut Sunny, noon to 3 p.m.; Colossal Fossil Sauce, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 16: Nate Clendenen Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 17: Dave Hawkins & Joe Mama, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Keri Anthony, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 18: Taylor Knox Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Endless Ember, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 19: Aaron Howell Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; The Loomatix, 4-8 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspub.com Aug. 13: Bird Daddy Project, 8 p.m. to midnight Aug. 14: Jim Long Live, 3-6 p.m.; Shortcut Sunny, 8-11 p.m. Aug. 15: DJ Wax, 10 a.m. Aug. 18: DJ Wax, 10 p.m. Aug. 19: Dust N Bones, 5-9 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA
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Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Smashed, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 14: Bobby-O on De Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; DJ Tuff, noon to 1:50 a.m.; Until Sunrise, 1-5 p.m.; Jah Works, 5-9 p.m.; Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 15: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Triple Rail Turn, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Burnsiders, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Shake, Shake, Shake, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 16: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Burnsiders, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 17: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Collie Buddz, 9 p.m. to midnight; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 18: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; My Hero Zero, 10 p.m. to 1:35 a.m. Aug. 19: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
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John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; Zion Reggae Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. THE VIEW AT THE CAMBRIA HOTEL 13 St. Louis Ave., Ocean City 443-856-4158 / https://www.choicehotels.com/maryland/oceancity/cambria-hotels/md310 Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.
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Plein air painters find inspiration in OC nature scenes By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) Sitting outdoors and painting the surrounding scenes is something that has taught local artist Jill Glassman more than any book she ever read. “Just because you’re actually observing from nature,” the plein air painter and Ocean Pines resident said of creating pieces like the ones she is painting this week for the Art League of Ocean City’s annual Artists Paint OC: Plein Air Event. “When you’re painting from a photograph they lie,” Glassman continued. “Darks are darker, lights are lighter. So when you’re observing from nature you’re seeing the way the light actually hits objects.” Glassman is one of 50 artists from several different states who began setting up at various spots around the resort Wednesday to paint scenes for judging and sale at this year’s event. With a kick-off wet paint sale Wednesday evening, the festivities continue through Sunday with a Quick Paint on the Boardwalk competition at South Division Street. The event also includes a nighttime painting session Friday at Jolly Roger
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Jill Glassman, an artist from Ocean Pines, works on a plein air painting. Glassman is one of 50 artists participating this week in the annual Artists Paint OC: Plein Air Event.
Amusement Park, where the artists will create nocturnal paintings. On Saturday, the final day of painting, artists will turn in their works and exhibit judge Alison Menke will choose 40 or 50 of the roughly 300 total to hang in a gallery inside the art center on 94th Street through September. The remainder are set for display inside the art classrooms.
ARTISTS PAINT AROUND TOWN Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 11-14 Watch artists paint in Ocean City and the surrounding area. Follow the event on Facebook for updates. PUBLIC WET PAINT SALE 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14 View and collect the freshly painted scenes of Ocean City and surrounding areas. Includes meet and greet with plein air artists, hors d’oeuvres and live music at the arts center on 94th Street. QUICK PAINT COMPETITION Sunday, Aug. 15 9-11 a.m. — Quick Paint on the Boardwalk 1-3 p.m. — Off-the-Easel Art Sale, arts center The public is invited to watch artists paint against the clock on the Boardwalk at South Division Of the paintings chosen for the exhibit, awards will be given, with $5,000 in prizes up for grabs. Artists can paint anything they want, with the option to travel as far out as Assateague Island or the West Ocean City harbor, all the way to the north end of the resort. Glassman, who has participated in Ocean City plein air events since taking
Street. Judging and sale is after on 94th Street. PLEIN AIR JURIED SHOW Aug. 15 through Sept. 25 A selection of artwork will be featured in the Galleria of the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Exhibit juror: Alison Leigh Menke. ARTX FESTIVAL noon to 8 p.m., Aug. 21; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 22 View and collect artwork created during the Artists Paint OC Plein Air event at the Art League’s tent. Located at Northside Park on 125th Street. ARTX QUICK PAINT COMPETITION Aug. 22 Watch artists paint against the clock around Northside Park 10 a.m. noon, followed by judging and off-the-easel sale 1-3 p.m. on painting full-time in 2017, said Tuesday that she was not sure what she would paint yet, but expects to spend time on the Boardwalk and at Assateague. “I’ll just kind of wing it,” she said. “At my age I look for shade first, just because it’s so darn hot. Most of the time you can make a painting out of just about anySee GOOD Page 29
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RETIRING During the June 15 meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners, who were joined by Circuit Court Administrator Mike Howard, right, presented a retirement commendation and thanked Judicial Assistant Charlene S. Showell for providing 36 years of dedicated service to the District Court for the State of Maryland and the Circuit Court for Worcester County.
RECOGNITION Atlantic General Hospital and its President and CEO Michael Franklin have been recognized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) with the Patriot Award. The award is bestowed by ESGR, a Department of Defense program, to supervisors and managers for support provided to an employee serving in the National Guard or Reserve. Franklin was nominated by Dr. Charles Hickok, a lieutenant commander with the Navy Reserve and anesthesiologist at Atlantic General Hospital. This is the second time Franklin has been the recipient of this award. Pictured, from left, are Hickok, MD, Franklin and Bill Peters, local representative for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program.
HOGAN VISIT Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan recently visited the Worcester County Developmental Center in Newark to meet with clients and interact with them as they worked on art projects. WCDC provides day programming, residential services and community-based support for adults with intellectual disabilities. Pictured, from left, are Pat Schrawder, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza's district representative; Mark Cerbo WCDC board president; Hogan; Jack Ferry, WCDC executive director; Cathy Gallagher Friends of WCDC President; and Sen. Carozza.
DONATIONS A total of $3,977 in donations and 229 toys were collected during Jolly Roger Amusement Parks’ annual Christmas in July, in coordination with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, July 24-25. The Marine Corps Reserve collected new, unwrapped toys or $20 donations at Jolly Roger at the Pier and Jolly Roger on 30th Street, both days.
OC LIONS SUPPORT (Left) Stephen Decatur High School head football Coach Jake Coleman spoke to the OC Lions about the team's Riddell Football helmets. Used in the NFL, these greatly reduce the risk of concussions. Coach Coleman hopes to raise enough funds to purchase one for every player. The OC Lions donated money for two helmets and individual members contributed for an additional two. Pictured, from left, are Coleman, Lion JD Quillin wearing a helmet, and outgoing President Mike Hooper. (Right) OC Lions Club Secretary Steve McMillan, left, receives the Darley Travers Fellow Award from outgoing President Mike Hooper in recognition of his leadership and contributions to Lionism.
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ArtX planned for next weekend at Northside Park (Aug. 13, 2021) Ocean City’s festival focusing on artistic expression, ArtX, brings additional opportunities for creative experiences to the beach. On Aug. 21-22, the outdoor event takes over Northside Park and its vast 58 acres. Surrounding the scenic lagoon on 125th Street, ArtX offers an endless list of opportunities to create, purchase and enjoy different genres of art, from simple and fun to professional and inspiring. “The Town of Ocean City Special Events Department, in partnership with the Art League of Ocean City, produce ArtX as a primarily free event to inspire creativity, nurture artistic drive and promote art and culture in a variety of mediums,” said Special Events Director Frank Miller. “Visitors can enjoy free live music all day and the OC Film Festival will feature local producer films on an outdoor LED screen both days of the event. In addition, ArtX will include artisan work for sale covering classic and unique categories such as photography, sculpting, painting, ceramics, drawing, glass, and much more.” On Saturday evening, ArtX hosts a night of music with a free concert by The Dave Matthews Tribute Band. Since 2004, The DMTB is the only nationally touring tribute to the Dave Matthews Band. This five-piece ensemble strives to pay homage to their famous counterparts by matching the excitement, energy, intensity and intimacy of a DMB live show. The outdoor concert begins at 8 p.m. “Northside Park presents the perfect bayside environment for this progressive art and music festival,” said Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. “Visitors can stroll throughout the park,
Good idea key to painting success Continued from Page 27 thing. You can make it interesting.” Jim Rehak — a full-time artist and Artists Paint OC veteran from Seaford, Delaware — said Tuesday in an email that he planned to paint the beach, likely north of 120th Street, with a goal to incorporate some figures. He also said he planned to visit the jetty one or two evenings to see what catches his eye. “Finding a good idea is key to a successful painting” Rehak said. “The beach colors and light create a multitude of possibilities. The painting will be guided by what ‘grabs’ me and it’s my job to capture it as quickly as I can before the light changes.” Rehak added that he has participated in the event for many years and appreciates the opportunity to paint, show and sell in Ocean City. PHOTO COURTESY JIM REHAK
Jim Rehak, an artist from Seaford, Delaware, works on a plein air painting. Rehak is one of 50 artists participating this week in the annual Artists Paint OC: Plein Air Event.
shop, take in sculpture installations, enjoy food, beverages and live performances. It’s a fun event for family members of all ages and interests.” ArtX hours are Saturday, Aug. 21, 12-8 p.m. with a concert at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event offers food and beverage selections including beer and wine. It’s an opportunity for a gathering of friends and families alike to discover the artist within and create great Ocean City memories. ArtX is a pet-friendly event. The event is quickly followed by Sundaes in the Park starting at 7 p.m. with live music by Front Page News and ending with a drone show at 9 p.m. For more information, call 800-6262326 or go to www.OCocean.com.
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Top sausage with peppers, onion, mushrooms By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) Before you know it, the kids will be back in school and the summer will be over. That being said, there is plenty of time for grilling and making homemade sides. I do not know about you, but the taste of grilled sausages is irresistible. And no matter how you cut it, homemade potato salad is much tastier than a premade salad. Grilled sausages that are smothered in grilled orange, red and yellow peppers, spicy poblanos, baby portabellas, and sweet onions served on a toasted bun is not only delicious but pleasing to the eye. Homemade potato salad that is
packed with crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, celery, green pepper and onions pairs beautifully with goodies from the grill. These dishes take time, but if you want the best, one must be willing to spend a little extra effort for superlative results. There are secrets to both dishes, so let’s get started. We will begin with the sausage and pepper dish. If one is going to grill raw sausages, chances are they will be dry by the time the meat is fully cooked. Simmer the sausages in water until they are half cooked, then finish them on See BACON Page 32
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South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch, Wednesday through Monday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare, Wednesday through Monday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-9737258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 a.m. until close. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more. Dine in or carry out. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, noon to 5 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 3:30-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open Wednesday through Monday at noon. Now open Tuesday, 3 p.m. to midnight. Dine in or carry out. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 6:30 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289- 3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289- 2599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone! ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410-289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for
Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-8 p.m. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Award winning buffet open everyday at 3:30 p.m. Menu dining everyday at 4 p.m. Hooper's Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, steamed seafood buckets, fried chicken and much more. ■ THE VIEW RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CAMBRIA, OC Located in the Cambria Hotel, 13 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City 410-280-1645 or 410-520-4541 Open to the public with a new full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy Hour each day from 3-9 p.m. Open 7 a.m. daily until midnight Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 p.m. all other days. Enjoy overlooking the bay with fresh baked pastries on premise. Wounder appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and flatbreads.
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29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7262, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surf-themed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Closed on Tuesday. Dine-in and curbside pickup. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cock-
tails. ■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-280-8380, 410-289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. ■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Open Friday and Saturday, 4-11 p.m. and Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Happy Hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-7p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
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91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMA’S CRABSHACK CARRY OUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882 Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. Open 7 days a week for carryout only. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Full bar Enjoy authentic Chinese and Japanese cuisine and sushi bar with beer, wine, and full cocktail bar and lounge. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open 7 days a week. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Clarion, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway, Gold Coast Mall, Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days a week, all year, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features handcut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine in, takeout, delivery available. ■ OC STREET FOOD 11505 Coastal Highway, Gold Coast Mall, Ocean City 443-664-6322, www.ocstreetfoodmd.com Enjoy a unique variety of foods. Specializing in chicken, steak, shrimp, and lamb gyros, kabobs and skewers. Salads, subs, rolls and wraps. Homemade falafel, sides and
specialty sauces. Dine in or carry out with online pickup and delivery. Open 7 days a week. ■ OCHO RIOS JERK & TINGS 11805 Coastal Highway, Unit N, Ocean City www.ochoricosjerkandtings.com $$ | Full bar Serving you authentic Jamaican food, appetizers, lunch specials, stews, salads, burgers, jerk shrimp or chicken, and entrees. Steak, oxtail, seafood and chicken with many special sauces. Signature jerk escoveitched or BBQ. Side dishes with rice and peas, fried sweet plantains, fried cornmeal dough and mac & cheese. Desserts, Jamaican rum cake, NY cheesecake and red velvet cake. Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dine in or carry out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Great ambiance, salads, soups, lite fare, cocktails, drink specials and service. Enjoy chef’s specials, crab cakes, salmon, chicken caprese and shrimp scampi. Friday and Saturday is Prime Rib Dinner for $19.95. Open 7 days a week, 410 p.m. ■ THAI O-CHA 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918, www.thaiochamd.com $$ | Serving authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups, and sauces. Seafood, meat, chicken, stir fries, vegetable, and tofu. Desserts, beer and wine. Dine in or takeout. Serving lunch Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hours open: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout. Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Bacon, eggs elevates taste of potato salad Continued from Page 30 the grill. Your sausages will be juicy and more flavorful this way. Grill the peppers and mushroom whole as opposed to cutting them up. Once they have achieved a nice sear, cut them into thin strips, and remove any stems and seeds. You will notice an abundance of natural juices. These juices will dilute your flavor profile and should be avoided. Place the sliced vegetables in a sieve that is encased in a bowl. Place a small plate on top of the vegetables and top with a heavy object to press out the excess juices. Pour out the liquid, and using paper towels, dry the bowl. Place the vegetables in the bowl and toss with olive oil and kosher salt. Now it is time to discuss the potato salad. I am not one to brag, but this po-
tato salad recipe rocks. The bacon and hard-boiled eggs elevate the taste of the potato salad to new heights. Celery, onions and bell peppers add texture and a nice freshness to the salad. Again, raw peppers, onions and celery contain a lot of natural liquids. It is imperative to wrap the chopped vegetable in several layers of paper towels and squeeze out the natural juices. If you do not do this, your potato salad will become soggy. Equal amounts of chicken stock and rice vinegar adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the potatoes. As soon as the potatoes are cooked and drained, place them in a bowl with the chicken stock mixture for no longer than a minute, be careful not to overcook the potatoes. There is no question these recipes do
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Ingredients 5 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled, and cut into thirds 5 celery stalks (including the leaves),
chopped 1 to 2 large green pepper, seeded, stem removed, and chopped 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 ½ pounds thick bacon, coarsely chopped 5 large hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped 2 cups rice vinegar 2 cups chicken stock Hellmann’s mayonnaise to taste 2 teaspoons of kosher, plus salt to taste 1. Place bacon in a large sauté pan and cook until it is crispy. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and blot off any excess drippings. When the bacon has cooled, coarsely chop, and set aside. Save bacon drippings for future use. 2. Place eggs in a small pot of simmering water, make sure the eggs are completely covered in water. Once the water returns to a hard simmer, cook for 12 minutes. Remove pot from the stove, empty hot water, and run cold water to stop the cooking process. When the eggs have cooled, peel, coarsely chop, and set aside. 3. Place peeled potatoes in a large pot of cold water, add 2 teaspoons of salt. Allow water to come to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook potatoes until fork tender. Make sure you do not overcook the potatoes. There is a fine line between under and over cooked potatoes. 4. In the meantime, chop the celery, green pepper and onion. Using paper towels, squeeze the excess liquid out of the vegetables. Set aside. 5. Using a microwavable bowl, combine the rice vinegar and chicken stock, and microwave for 2 minutes. 6. When the potatoes are just done, drain all the water and place them in a large bowl with the rice wine mixture. Using a knife, cut the potatoes and allow rice wine mixture to soak into the hot potatoes for 1 minute. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and transfer to a large clean bowl. 7. Add the chopped celery, green peppers, sweet onions, bacon, eggs, and mayonnaise to the potatoes. In a large bowl, mix well and salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Secret Ingredient – Deliciousness. “I’m eating it quick, but I’ll remember it a long time.” – Marjarie Kinnan Rawlings
(Aug. 13, 2021) Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services will be collecting donation of supplies for new teachers in the county school system. The 2021-2022 school year will include many changes. New guidelines and restrictions will mean adjustments for the students, teachers and staff. For a new teacher, having to make sure they have everything needed to
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Grilled Sausages with Peppers, Mushrooms and Onions Ingredients 6 Italian sausages 2 red peppers 2 yellow peppers 2 orange peppers 2 poblano peppers 1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut in half widthwise 12 baby portabellas 6 Pepperidge Farm sausage buns 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt to taste 1. Fill a medium sauté pan halfway with water. Bring water to a slow simmer and simmer sausages for 4 minutes on each side. 2. Grill the vegetables and sausages until a nice sear is achieved. 3. Toast the buns on the grill (optional). 4. Remove the seeds and stems of the peppers. Slice peppers into thin strips. 5. Slice the mushrooms and onions into thin strips. 6. Place the sliced vegetables in a sieve that is encased in a bowl. Place a saucer on top of the vegetables and top with a heavy object to remove excess natural juices. 7. Pour out the excess liquid, and using paper towels dry the bowl. Toss sliced vegetables, olive oil and salt in the bowl. 8. Presentation – Place the sausage on the roll and load it up with the grilled vegetable mixture.
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NOTICE
OF PASSAGE OF BILL 21-6 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 21-6 (Public Safety – Kari’s Law) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on July 20, 2021. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 6-301 A legislative bill for the purpose of implementing MD. Code, Public Safety § 1-314 (known as “Kari’s Law”) to require that multiple-line telephone systems allow for direct dialing via 9-1-1. 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-7/29/3t _________________________________ MORGAN A. FISHER ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18837 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SHEILA M. BREX Notice is given that Raymond Shockley, 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 and Christopher Woodley, 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842, were on July 26, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sheila M. Brex who died on July 20, 2021, 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 26th day of January, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the
claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Raymond Shockley Christopher Woodley Personal Representatives True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 29, 2021 OCD-7/29/3t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Request for Proposals Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams Worcester County Health Department The Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority (WCLBHA), an agency of the Worcester County Health Department, seeks a Peer Support provider for the purpose of hiring a Family Mentor for implementation of Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team (START) in Worcester County, Maryland. The provider must have a certified peer supervisor to co-supervise the Family Mentor. This grant is to support staff salary for a family mentor, training costs to support certification through the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB), equipment needs for the family mentor, and travel related expenses. This grant will assist with the provider’s ability to fully implement the evidence based model for START in Worcester County, Maryland. Grant funds are dedicated for services and activities for the START program in Worcester County. The Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority requests participation for a minimum of three years. Proposals will be accepted by the Office of the County Commissioners until Monday, August 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM. One (1) original, and five (5) copies should be addressed and mailed or hand carried in a sealed envelope labeled “START” to: Office of the County Commissioners ATTN: Mr. Weston Young, Chief Administrative Officer Worcester County Government Center One West Market Street, Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 Questions and all contact related to this Request for Proposals (RFP) may be sent to Debra Harmon at 410-632-1100 ext. 1230 or
Debra.Harmon1@maryland.gov. Thank you for your interest. OCD-8/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Low-Pressure (LP) Sewer Gum Point Road Ocean Pines Service Area Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Department of Public Works are soliciting bids for construction of a Low-Pressure Sewer Force Main for the Worcester County Department of Public Works – Water and Wastewater Division. Bid specifications packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863-1195. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13th, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners, at the above address, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Sealed envelopes are to be marked “Low-Pressure Sewer Gum Point Road” in the lower left-hand corner. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at the offices of the Water and Wastewater Division in Ocean Pines at 1000 Shore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811. We will proceed directly to the project site after the meeting at the Administrative Building. Bidders are encouraged to join the site visit. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration and bid award at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities and technicalities therein, and to accept whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County, while considering the lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to John S. Ross, P.E. (410) 641-5251, extension 2412. OCD-8/12/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Request for Proposals Worcester Navigation Worcester County’s Initiative to Preserve Families Worcester County’s Initiative to Preserve Families, also known as the Worcester County Local Management Board, seeks a provider with an office located in Worcester County for the purpose of hiring a program coordinator for implementation the Worcester Navigation program. Worcester Navigation will use a strengths based approach to provide
AUGUST 13, 2021 children, youth and families with “no wrong door” access by providing necessary referrals and linkages to services. The primary target population to be served through this project will be families living at or below the poverty threshold in Worcester County. Interested parties are encouraged to utilize the nationally recognized, evidence based model of Family Success Alliance, and the trainings Bridges out of Poverty and Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World, as references for proposal development. This grant is to support staff salary for a family navigator, training costs for the family navigator, equipment needs for the family navigator, and travel related expenses. This grant will assist with the provider’s ability to plan and implement a family navigation service in Worcester County, Maryland. The funding available for this program will be decided by Worcester County’s Initiative to Preserve Families Board of Directors on an annual basis pending availability of funds. Proposals will be accepted by the Office of the County Commissioners until Monday, August 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM. One (1) original, and five (5) copies should be addressed and mailed or hand carried in a sealed envelope labeled “Navigation” to: Office of the County Commissioners ATTN: Mr. Weston Young, Chief Administrative Officer Worcester County Government Center One West Market Street, Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 Questions and all contact related to this Request for Proposals (RFP) may be sent to Worcester.lmb@maryland.gov. Questions will be responded to within three (3) business days. Thank you for your interest. OCD-8/5/2t _________________________________ MAUREEN F. L. HOWARTH AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18839 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOAN D. ARMSTRONG Notice is given that Paul B. Armstrong, 3113 Fernhill Court, Edgewater, MD 21037, was on July 27, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joan D. Armstrong who died on October 4, 2016, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of January, 2022.
AUGUST 13, 2021 Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Paul B. Armstrong Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 05, 2021 OCD-8/5/3t _________________________________
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Seawall Steel Sheet Pile Recoating Mayor & City Council Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide all necessary excavation, removal of existing Seawall coating, recoating the Seawall per the Plans and Specifications, and backfill of the Ocean Side of the Seawall in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Seawall Steel Sheet Pile Recoating may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 18th at 8:00 a.m., located at 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 for any ques-
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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning July 29, 2021 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 159-21 2010 178-21 2009 186-21 2002 247-21 2006 249-21 UNK 305-21 2017 307-21 2008 320-21 2006 366-21 2013 482-21 2008
Make HYUNDAI CHEVY BMW VW KYMCO NISSAN HONDA CHEVY VW HONDA
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Color RED WHITE BLUE WHITE SILVER SILVER BLUE GREEN BLACK BLUE
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VIN KMHDU4AD1AU195546 3GCCA85B49S540671 WBAEV33422KL71351 3VWCT71K06M852672 RFBB1A046BB520270 3N1AB7AP1HY391201 1HGCP36858A040993 1G1ZS51F66F104217 3VWLL7AJ5DM379744 1HGFA16598L061200
Mileage N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-7/29/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ tions concerning the Bid Documents. The last day for questions will be noon on Friday, August 27th. Addendum will be posted by close of business on Thursday, September 02, 2021. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, September 13, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at the Mayor and City Council Work Session held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Attn: City Manager; Room 230, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. This project is currently waiting funding approval from the State of Maryland. If said funding fails to be approved this project will not be awarded. This project has MBE/DBE and Prevailing Wage requirements. Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-8/12/1t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18841 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES T. MAHER Notice is given that Rita M Maher, 135 Windjammer Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on July 29,
2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James T. Maher who died on January 30, 2021, 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 29th day of January, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Rita M. Maher Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street
Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 05, 2021 OCD-8/5/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "D" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Robert Harold Taylor, Ill, 9800 Mooring View Lane, #1, Ocean City, MD 21842. For: B & P Enterprises. Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Purple Moose Saloon 108 South Atlantic Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: G & G Enterprises, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: August 18, 2021 @ 1:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-8/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Request to modify the existing licensed premises for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Shereen Ismail
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Ramadan, 12648 Whisper Trace Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842; Dina Basel Sbih, 12648 Whisper Trace Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842. For: Ocean Pines Spirits, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Pickled Goose 11070 Cathell Road No. 17 Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: August 18, 2021 @ 1:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-8/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 Administration, Article IV, Division 5 of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland hereinafter referred to as Code, same being the Board of Adjustments and Appeals Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland,
notice is hereby given that public hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Wednesday, September 1, 2021 At 3:00 PM BAAV – 21-097 To consider an appeal for relief from freeboard requirements in an X-shaded flood zone for redevelopment of a commercial structure: requesting a variance to the Town of Ocean City Code Chapter 38 Floods (Section 38-73) to modify the minimum elevation for non-residential construction (Sec. 38-71 (a) (5), reducing the required elevation by 2.0 feet, and allowing the proposed lowest floor to match the existing structure. The property is located on the western side of Philadelphia Avenue, and known locally as The Embers Restaurant, 2305 Philadelphia Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Parcel number 3204 -0 0111-043921 APPLICANT: TAUSTIN GROUP OCD-8/12/2t _________________________________ DAVID S. OSTROW ESQ. LAW OFFICES OF DAVID S. OSTROW, ESQUIRE, P.A. 11419 CRONRIDGE DRIVE, SUITE 1 OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117
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Estate No. 18854 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. CARDUFF Notice is given that Sharon Marie Caruso, 7658 Swallow Road, Sykesville, MD 21784, was on August 06, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William F. Carduff who died on May 24, 2021, 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 6th day of February, 2022. 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,
AUGUST 13, 2021 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Sharon Marie Caruso Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 12, 2021 OCD-8/12/3t _________________________________
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Good, bad news in court ruling First the good news: Ocean City government’s pursuit of a real estate tax differential from Worcester County has been ended by the Maryland Court of Appeals. Now the bad news: see above. That was always the problem with the tax differential issue: the upside and downside of resort property owners getting a break on their county property taxes were always of equal concern. When the idea was broached back in 1999, Ocean City argued, sensibly, that it was unfair for resort taxpayers to pay millions for certain county services they didn’t use, when they were also paying for and using identical services provided by the city. At the same time, however, Worcester officials correctly countered that deducting a big portion of Ocean City’s contribution to the county treasury would place a huge financial burden on their mainland constituents, or, at the worst, lead to major cutbacks in certain vital services. There is no denying in this instance that Ocean City is the victim of its own overwhelming success, and that the rest of the county’s jurisdictions are the beneficiaries. Still, as the Worcester County Circuit Court, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and, last week, the Maryland Court of Appeals declared, there is just no equitable solution to the problem, especially considering a lopsided county economy that gets weaker the farther west one goes. The high court’s ruling, however, was not made on the basis of what’s fair or unfair. Rather, it was a matter of law that stipulates that a jurisdiction can take whatever lawful action it wants within its own confines, but not when that action directly affects those outside that jurisdiction. It’s a tough break for Ocean City, and a victory for the county. But because they’re inextricably bound to each other, let’s hope they can move on and find ways to accommodate each other.
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Car warranty expires
Apparently, my vehicle has been in need of a renewed warranty for some time, at least according to the 457 (and counting) phone calls I have received about it so far. It makes sense, I suppose, that I would be targeted by warranty hucksters, considering that anyone who knows what I drive is also aware that the factory plan that came with it went extinct right about the same time families stopped eating wooly mammoth for Sunday dinner. It has been a while. This is how long ago By that was: you could buy a good steak for a little Stewart more than the cost of a Dobson gallon of gas, as opposed to having to use your car as collateral were you to decide to splurge and buy a ribeye today: “How may I help you?” “I’d like to buy a ribeye.” “Has your loan been preapproved?” It’s possible that I’m slightly exaggerating, but the truth is when my truck came off the assembly line in early 2008 — about the time President George W. Bush opined, “My asset could sure use some relief, too” — choice steak went for $3.97 a pound. That’s a fact and that’s before it hit a record high of $5.28 (!) just a few years later. And what is it now? $15 a pound for the good stuff? I’d just as soon eat the bed liner of my truck than pay that.
I’m not saying I’m cheap, but steak night for us lately has reverted to snapping into a Slim Jim ... with the usual sides, of course. Even Steak-umms, which just might be made out of pressed and reformed cow eyelids (and other interesting leftovers) cost more than $5 a pound. Cooking hint: do not try them on the grill. The thing is, I’ll spend plenty on food as long as I feel I’m getting my money’s worth, which is also why I continue to drive a 2008, slowly disintegrating vehicle. I’m getting my money’s worth out of it. It was fairly pricey in the day. Besides, I’m not quite finished creating my coffee stain masterwork on the carpet, which just might bring a good price at auction among the fine arts crowd. So, why do these people keep calling me? All I can figure is that out of the millions of people out there with dead or dying warranties, I have been pegged as the easiest mark. The most recent call came from Baltimore, or so the caller ID said, and although I know I shouldn’t answer these calls, I nevertheless find myself compelled to tap the screen and hear the recorded voice say, “Hello, we have learned your car warranty is about to expire and needs to be renewed.” “Wow,” I respond. “It only expired nine years ago. How in the world did you find out so quickly.” Of course, I know better than to go any farther than that and hang up, and yet I continue to answer almost every time. I’m not sure why, except maybe I’m hoping for a pitch on something even more valuable. “Hello, we have learned that your copy of ‘Elegant Cooking With Slim Jims’ needs updating.”
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Letters Community should stop basking in the masking Editor, This letter is in response to “Bemoans Those Still Unvaccinated” in the Aug. 12, 2021, edition If you have the vaccine, why would you care if others choose for various good reasons, to skip? If you are vaccinated, why would you mask up? Meanwhile, science says masks don’t work and positivity rates are the same between groups with masks vs no mask. Do some more homework and stop trying to make good people wrong or shamed for making their own informed decision. If you’re afraid of the virus, stay home. I will leave the “moron” comment alone. John Fager Bishopville
More reasons for cars but less places to park Editor, Your [Aug. 6, 2021 edition], contains two articles, both covered by Staff Writer Mallory Panuska. One is the planned hotel (13story/265-room/retail space/etc.) on block between 13th and 14th streets. Second is 12 new condos with 36 space parking requirement. Included
in this was a three-car garage to meet requirement. History has shown this space is not used for parking, but rather for storage or something else. All additional vehicles/cars utilize public space on street. All approvals for growth or projects must ensure enough parking space is available on site and enforcement of approval. OCMD has an ever increasing parking problem in all areas during the year and especially during peak season. Robert R. Hemp Jr. Ocean City
Flag system could alert swimmers to rip currents
Editor, My heart aches for the family of the young swimmer who lost his life last week in Ocean City. First, many thanks to the Ocean City Beach Patrol, first responders, and the U.S. Coast Guard for a gallant rescue attempt. Second, rip currents are real. The average beachgoer however, does not recognize nature’s warning signs despite the efforts of many to educate them. It is time for the city to implement a beach flag system. That is—actual high-flying flags along the beach that denote danger-
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Local resident Barbara Loffler and her husband, Andy, recently flew to Columbia, South Carolina, to attend the Fort Jackson boot camp graduation of their 18-year-old grandson, Alec Troy. He was promoted to an E2 and was proud of his accomplishments.
ous, cautionary or safe surf conditions by color. Postings on the back of lifeguard stands are helpful, but often overlooked. Flag systems are currently in use on public beaches up and down our
coasts. Why not here? True, a warning flag might not have prevented last week’s tragic drowning. Then again. It might have. Kathleen Suthard Ocean City
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The Worcester County Health Department holds covid-19 vaccine clinics each week for any resident who wishes to get vaccinated. This week, staff members hosted one at the Ocean City Health Center near the Boardwalk at Caroline Street.
No mask, vaccine mandates but shots highly encouraged By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) As mask and vaccine mandates begin popping up across the country, Ocean City officials are holding firm about not hindering the choices of residents and tourists but are strongly encouraging shots wherever possible. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said this week that no city or employee-wide mandates are planned, but he encourages people to get vaccinated and do anything else that they feel is necessary to keep safe. “We encourage everybody to get vaccinated, even if you’ve had covid … get vaccinated,” Meehan said. “Now, with the new variant that’s really causing so many problems
throughout the country, I think it’s extremely important.” Gov. Larry Hogan announced during a news conference last Thursday, in lieu of reinstating statewide mask mandates, that employees in several state agencies are required to show proof of vaccination or adhere to masking requirements and ongoing covid testing. The agencies include state health, juvenile services, public safety and corrections, and veterans affairs departments. Locally, Del. Wayne Hartman (R38C), said he agrees with Hogan’s approach because it gives people a choice. “In my eyes, personally, I’m vaccinated, I don’t mind people knowing, See LOCAL Page 44
Worcester County covid stats Vaccine Numbers and info: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers administered more than 7.31 million covid-19 vaccines for a total of 78.8 percent of residents vaccinated.
• Hospital staff administered 11,665 covid vaccines as of Wednesday. • Also as of Wednesday, 69 percent of Worcester County’s population had received at least one vaccine dose. • The Worcester County Health Department holds vaccine clinics weekly. For information about them, visit worcesterhealth.org/protect-menu/1726worcester-county-md-coronavirus-covid19-information-2020.
Covid case numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester County’s covid-19 positivity rate was 7.68 percent, an increase from 7.23 percent last week. The numbers have fluctuated, though, dropping to the
6.9 percent range earlier this week before Thursday’s jump. • The state’s positivity rate was 4.39 percent Thursday. • Also as of Thursday, Maryland reported 477,117 confirmed covid cases. • The county confirmed 105 new cases since last week, bringing the county’s total cases since March 2020 to 3,885. • Atlantic General Hospital reported six covid in-patients this week, up from two last week. • Ocean Pines and Berlin had 1,525 cases and Ocean City had 973 Thursday. • Worcester County has reported a total of 106 covid deaths since March 2020. *Info from Gov. Larry Hogan; the Maryland Department of Heath; Atlantic General; Worcester County Health Department; and the CDC*
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Local officials favor allowing choices in health instances Continued from Page 43 my family’s been vaccinated. I personally think it’s the right way to go, but there’s certain people with very strong feelings,” he said. “Maybe for religious reasons, or whatever other reasons, they have very strong feelings against it … I think the governor is stressing the importance of it but the fact that … he allows you to wear a mask and have regular screenings, I think is the ideal scenario.” He added that he “strongly encourages” people to get the vaccine but appreciates that the directive is “not a true mandate.” Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) had a similar take. “I believe the governor’s continued efforts to increase the number of Marylanders being vaccinated is the right approach, especially as Maryland is experiencing an increase in infections among those who are unvaccinated,” Carozza said in an email this week. “Over the past couple months, I specifically have heard from some constituents who have been concerned about the high number of staff who are not vaccinated in state facilities like Deer’s Head in Salisbury and in some cases, has limited their visiting with their loved ones.” Kim Moses, Worcester County’s
public information officer, said in an email that county commissioners have not discussed following the state’s lead and reinstating mask mandates or requiring vaccinations or regular covid testing for employees. Debates about masks have also been coming to the forefront lately as some business owners revert to requiring them indoors for everyone, vaccinated or not. Hogan has said he does not plan to re-issue statewide mask mandates, citing the state’s low covid case positivity rate and high vaccination numbers. Ocean City lifted all of its mask mandates for vaccinated individuals when Maryland’s State of Emergency expired earlier this summer. But after just a few weeks of bliss, covid cases began slowly popping back up, prompting some business owners to rethink their decisions. Last week, large corporations like WalMart and Target began requiring that staff members wear masks indoors again. Other businesses like Wawa convenience stores in Ocean City reposted signs stating everyone who enters the store must wear a mask. Others have followed suit, while the rest leave masking decisions up to individuals.
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The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to a slight increase for its survey of the gypsy moth this year. The Maryland Department of Agriculture said that the county could expect to conduct 105 surveys for $1,785. The county’s budget had set aside $1,700 for that purpose. Gypsy moths are an invasive species that wreak havoc on forests and shade trees in the Mid-Atlantic region.
County approves increase to gypsy moth survey budget By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to spend a little more for its survey of the Lymantria dispar, or gypsy moth, population in the new fiscal year. The estimate comes from the Maryland Department of Agriculture, which said that the county could expect to con-
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County saving on OP wastewater plant rehab job By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners last week approved a request for a change order for a rehabilitation project related to a treatment unit at the Ocean Pines wastewater treatment plant and the purchase of a slide pump for $19,640. The change order reduced the project’s cost by about $8,100 to a total cost of $461,346.12. According to documents from M2 Construction, the Pennsylvania company heading the rehabilitation project, the $8,100 represents credit for the cost
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Worcester County is saving $8,100 after the commissioners approved a change order for a rehabilitation project related to a treatment unit at the Ocean Pines wastewater treatment plant. The contractor said the costs reflect credits for unneeded items and “contingency items not used in the contract.” The project now runs $461,346.12. The commissioners also approved the purchase of a slide pump at the plant for $19,640.
to install mixers as per the contract between the company and the county. The documents said that mast has been installed but mixer delivery will “extend beyond reasonable time to avoid additional mob/demob and other general conditions’ costs” and specified that
additional credit was applied for “contingency items not used in the contract.” Department of Public Works Director Dallas Baker said that the sludge pump’s request is due to the age of the pump currently in use. “The unit we have in there now has
been in there since 1996 and we’d like to get approval to purchase another unit so we have a backup,” Baker said. Baker provided a cost sheet for the commissioners that stated the pump would take 12-14 weeks to deliver from the time it is ordered.
Invasive gypsy moths wreak havoc on trees Continued from Page 44 significant damage occurs. “(Our estimate) represents 50 percent cost-share on local costs to perform these surveys on non-state land … these figures do not include additional funds that may be needed for aerial spraying. It will not be possible to estimate 2022 spray acreage until the end of the year.” Kuhn’s letter went on to say that the county will be provided estimates at the
end of the year for any additional costs associated with pest control and the Department of Agriculture will attempt to keep the county apprised of findings as the fall survey season progresses. “[The] Gypsy moth is by far the most destructive pest of forest and shade trees in Maryland,” according to the department’s Pest Management Program. “Gypsy moths hatch in large numbers and are an invasive species with few nat-
ural predators. The caterpillars eat leaves of oaks and other hardwoods. Heavy populations of caterpillars will eat most, if not all, leaves in a tree. This defoliation can leave trees under severe stress and more susceptible to diseases and insect damage. Gypsy moth outbreaks have affected hundreds of thousands of acres statewide.” To protect the forest, shade trees and the state timber industry, the depart-
ment monitors and tries to control the pest. Each fall, department personnel survey all qualifying areas for gypsy moth egg masses and determines where populations of the pest might be growing. If a surveyed area has a large enough population that could cause defoliation on host trees, the department will treat trees in infested areas to destroy the caterpillars early in their development.
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Masks are currently optional for Worcester County Public Schools’ summer academy students and teachers, and on or before Aug. 17, the district will release its updated plan for students’ return to classrooms for the 2021-22 year. The plan will include masking and distancing guidelines.
WCPS return plan slated for release on or before Aug. 17 By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) With covid-19 protocols heavy on their minds, Worcester County Public Schools officials are still finalizing plans for students’ return to the classrooms in a few weeks. This week, Carrie Sterrs, the district’s coordinator of public relations and special programs, said in an email that the plan is set for release on or before Aug. 17. She said the contents will be shared on the board’s website and that all families, staff and community members will be messaged when it is finished. Annette Wallace, the district’s chief operating and academic officer for grades nine through 12, said late last month that the updated responsible return plan, as officials call it, will map out distancing, masking and other recommendations and directives for the return to schools after Labor Day. The directives will be based on the latest guidance from the state education and health departments, she said. The plan will be an updated version of the one released last school year when students first returned to in-person learning from virtual at the start of the 2020-21 year. The initial approach staggered students’ return to the classrooms and included strict distancing guidelines as well as mask mandates for everyone at all times except during lunch. As numbers began improving, students were permitted to remove their masks outdoors. The school year ended with mask mandates still in place, but rules were relaxed soon after for students and
staff at summer academies because of vaccine availabilities and low case numbers. Now, students are distanced 3 or 6 feet. And for anyone who is not vaccinated, or for those under 12 who are too young to get the vaccine, it is “highly recommended” that masks be worn. However it is not required and officials are not policing it. Whether that will continue into the 2021-22 school year is yet to be seen. With the delta variant causing more covid cases across the country, many school districts have issued directives requiring masks for the upcoming year. This week, officials with Wicomico County Public Schools announced a mask mandate for all students, staff and visitors to school buildings, regardless of vaccination status, because of that county’s “high covid-19 rates.” As of Thursday, Wicomico’s positivity rate was 7.71 percent. Worcester County’s was slightly higher at 7.68 percent. Several other Maryland counties have issued similar directives, as Gov. Larry Hogan stands firm against issuing another statewide mask mandate, citing the state’s high vaccination rates and low case numbers. Virtual school will also be offered this year, but the deadline for students to opt in has passed. The number of students who signed up for the option, which will more closely mirror a regular classroom than before, was low, with 17 students in kindergarten through fifth grades and 37 in sixth through 12th grades signing up.
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Vaping on boards leads to arrest Pa. man denies breaking law before resisting and becoming disorderly By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) A Pennsylvania man faces charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after he was spotted vaping on the Boardwalk and tried to flee police. Carlus R. Skiles, 25, of McClellandtown, Pennsylvania was arrested
Smoking tickets continue to rise along Boardwalk By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) Ocean City police are cracking down on people who choose to smoke or vape on the Boardwalk, and officials are praising the department for its efforts. During a Police Commission meeting on Monday, OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the crime statistics for July, which compared to 2019, shows the overall calls for service have decreased while the number of arrests and citations for criminal actions have risen. Where the department saw a drastic increase in citations was when it came to smoking violations on the Boardwalk. Last month, officers issued 339 tickets to people who were seen smoking or vaping on the boards. That compares to just 17 tickets in 2019, when enforcement favored warning lawbreakers rather than ticket them. Mayor Rick Meehan pointed out to the commission that he is receiving far See ENFORCEMENT Page 51
by Ocean City Police at 11:05 p.m. on Aug. 3 on the Boardwalk near Somerset Street and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Police said Skiles was seen vaping on the Boardwalk and that officers approached him to advise him that smoking and vaping are prohibited on the boards. “I didn’t vape,” Skiles told police, according to court documents. “I don’t even have a vape.” Skiles then told officers, multiple times, that he was not in possession of a vape device. Despite Skiles’s comments, officers told him he was being cited for vaping and that he was not free to leave, when Skiles reportedly said, “No, you’re not. I wasn’t vaping. I don’t even have a vape on me.” Skiles invited the officer to check his pockets, though when the officer went to verify if that was consent, he said no. Police said Skiles emptied his
pockets, which consisted of a phone, wallet, and loose change – no vape device. Still, police were adamant to write Skiles a ticket for vaping on the Boardwalk, and he became irate and angry. “This is ******* crazy,” police said they heard Skiles yelled. “I didn’t even vape! You can’t write me a citation!” After issuing Skiles a ticket, police told him he was free to leave and when he walked away, he started yelling and shouting again. Officers caught up with Skiles and told him he was under arrest for disorderly conduct, and when they attempted to handcuff him, he turned away and started running toward Baltimore Avenue before tripping and falling. Officers were able to handcuff Skiles and search him, police said, which resulted in an electronic vape device falling out of his pants and onto the ground.
Coast Guard rescues two jet skiers inside Ocean City inlet (Aug. 13, 2021) Coast Guard crewmembers rescued two people who had lost control of their Jetski in the Ocean City Inlet, Monday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland received the initial report through VHF Channel 16 that three jet skiers in the area of Ocean City inlet had entered the water and needed help. A crew aboard a Ocean City Coast Guard’s small boat was diverted to assist alongside a crew from the Maryland Natural Resources Police. The Coast Guard crew was able to
retrieve two of the jet skiers. The last person was retrieved by a good Samaritan in the area. No injuries were reported. “We were already underway at the time and were able to get on scene pretty quickly,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Connor Barelli, coxswain of the responding small boat. “They were drifting close to the jetties, so I’m glad we got there when we did. Part of our success today was training, part was luck and part was everyone involved having life jackets on.”
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Boosters receive $10K donation for financial aid (Aug. 13, 2021) The Ocean City Recreation Boosters recently received a $10,000 donation from the Bresler family and the Robert I. Schattner Foundation (RIS). The grant will provide Ocean City children with financial assistance and scholarships to the after-school program, Camp Horizon, Scamper Camp and the Halloween Spook-Out. Sid Bresler, president and chairman of RIS, requested that the boosters make this a challenge grant. In the spirit of giving, RIS is asking residents and non-residents of Ocean City to match this grant with donations made to the Ocean City Recreation Boosters. “The O.C. Recreation Boosters is a nonprofit, independent community organization made up of area residents and representatives from various local community organizations,” said Susan Petito, director of Recreation and Parks for the Town of Ocean City. “Together, the boosters combine their talents and resources to support the recreation programs for area children offered by the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department (OCRP). The O.C. Recreation Boosters also organizes events and engages in fundraising activities to help to lower fees and offset costs for youth recreation programs in addition to providing scholarship opportunities for OCRP programs to those with financial need.” To support the youth programs offered by the Ocean City Recreation and Park Department and the challenge grant made possible by the Robert I. Schattner Foundation, send donations to the O.C. Recreation Boosters at 200 125th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Donors are asked to note RIS Challenge on their donation.
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Red Army gives Nazis what for, but lose Kiev By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) This week, 80 years ago, the Battle of Kyiv began, pitting the German Wehrmacht against the Red Army. The ancient city of Kyiv, located on the Dnieper River, is the largest in Ukraine, serves as its capital and currently has a population of approximately three million. Before the war, its population was approximately one million. As the summer of 1941 wore on and the Wehrmacht churned east, extending its lines of communication and supply ever further, some on the German side began to be concerned with what they were facing. The Army Chief, Gen. Franz Halder, who the previous month had thought the war all but won, began to reconsider, saying, “The whole situation makes it increasingly plain that we have underestimated the Russian Colossus. The Soviet Divisions are not armed and equipped according to our standards, and their tactical leadership is often poor. But there they are, and if we smash a dozen of them, the Russians simply put up another dozen. They are near their own resources while we are moving further and further away from ours. And so our troops, sprawled over an immense front line, without any depth, are subjected to the excessive attacks of the enemy.” By Aug. 2, the Wehrmacht had suffered 179,500 casualties, but received only 47,000 replacements. Of greater concern than the men were the machines, which were wearing out and not being replaced. Meanwhile, the advance was halted while the Germans argued amongst themselves about the next objective. Facing Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt’s Armeegruppe South and the Romanian Armeegruppe Antonesqu, was the Soviet Southwestern Front commanded by Col.-Gen. Mikhail Kirponos and the smaller Southern Front, commanded by, first, Ivan Tyulenev, and from Aug. 30, Dmitri I. Ryabyshev. All Soviet forces facing Axis forces were placed under the command of Marshal Semyon M. Budyonny on July 11. By now the Soviet Sixth and Twelfth Armies, commanded by Ivan N. Muzychenko and Pavel G. Ponedelin and most of the Soviet armor in that area had been destroyed. Both Generals Muzychenko and Ponedelin were captured. Upon their release after the war, both were accused of treason and arrested. Gen. Muzychenko was released but General Ponedelin was executed. Field Marshal von Rundstedt’s Armeegruppe South had not advanced as far as Armeegruppe Center, commanded by Field Marshal Fedor von Bock. The fronts facing Field Marshal
von Rundstedt’s Armeegruppe South percă and Baron Eugene von had been allocated more armor than Schobert. the other fronts and its commanders Baron von Schobert’s Eleventh had reacted quicker, more energeti- Army also contained two Romanian cally and more competently, and had Corps, commanded by Gheorghe therefore responded better to the Axis’ Avramescu and Florea Mitrănescu. In assault. addition to Armeegruppe Antonesqu, In addition, Field Marshal von Field Marshal von Rundstedt’s Rundstedt’s Armeegruppe South had Armeegruppe South included Sixth more allied troops (Slovakian, Ro- and Seventeenth Armies and First manian, Hungarian, and Italian), with Panzergruppe, commanded by Field soldiers and equipment of inferior Marshal Walther von Reichnau and quality than the Germans, than the Gens. Carl-Heinrich von Stülpnagel other two armeegruppes. and Ewald von Kleist. Therefore, Hitler saw an opportuIn addition to its German soldiers, nity, by peeling off the armor from Seventeenth Army also contained a Field Marshal von Bock’s Armee- Hungarian Corps, commanded by gruppe Center and directing it behind Béla Miklós and Gen. von Kleist’s the Soviet Southwestern Front, to en- Panzergruppe contained the Italian circle and destroy a significant Expeditionary Corps commanded by amount of the enemy as well as con- Giovanne Messe. quer the resourceWhen Gen. rich Ukraine. Georgii Zhukov spotIn addition, the ted the danger of encorresponding dancirclement, and ger to Field Marshal suggested withvon Bock’s Armeedrawal, he was regruppe Center would placed as also be eliminated. chief-of-staff by MarHitler was detershal Boris Shaposhmined that, even nikov and sent to though he had reLeningrad on Aug. 5, peated Napoleon’s where he replaced mistake of invading Stalin’s incompetent Russia, he was not crony, Marshal Kligoing to repeat the ment I. Voroshilov, as emperor’s mistake of commander of the leaving the enemy’s forces defending the Army Chief, General Franz Halder field armies intact. beleaguered northern It also had the further benefit of city. protecting the Rumanian oil fields of Marshal Shaposhnikov is credited Ploieşti from bombing by the Soviet with saving the Soviet Union by reAir Force, by putting more distance building the Red Army after it had between the two. This decision was been shattered by Stalin’s maniacal taken against the advice of the Panzer purges. Although the rebuilding was commanders, Gens. Heinz Guderian not complete, it was just far enough and Hermann Hoth, who wished to along to allow the Red Army to survive continue the drive on Moscow with the Axis onslaught, rebuild and sucField Marshal von Bock’s Armee- cessfully counterattack. Marshal Shagruppe Center. In addition to being poshnikov would, literally, work the Soviet capital, Moscow was also himself to death in defense of his the communications and transporta- country. tion hub of the country. As ordered by der Führer, Gen. Of course, this, effectively, stalled Guderian’s Second Panzergruppe Armeegruppe Center’s drive on peeled off to the right from Field MarMoscow, and has left historians debat- shal von Bock’s Armeegruppe Center, ing the wisdom of the strategy. and sliced behind the Soviet armies, to Though the Germans achieved a stun- the east of Kyiv. Meanwhile, Col.-Gen. ning victory over the Red Army, it un- von Kleist’s First Panzergruppe was doubtedly cost them the opportunity coming from the opposite direction. to capture the Soviet capital. By Sept. 11, the danger to the As the Germans were occupied in Southwestern and Southern Fronts the Ukraine, the Soviets were busy was apparent. Gen. Kirponos, Marshal strengthening the defenses of the cap- Budyonny and Commissar Nikita ital — while Russia’s historical ally, Khrushchev all told Stalin that Kyiv “General Winter,” was rapidly ap- must be evacuated. Stalin’s response proaching. was delivered to Gen. Kirponos by Armeegruppe Antonesqu, under Marshal Shaposhnikov on the evening the nominal command of the Con- of the 11th: ducător of the Kingdom of Romania, “A retreat along the entire Front is Marshal Ion Antonesqu, consisted of not so simple. It is a very complicated the Third and Fourth Romanian and and delicate matter. Apart from the Eleventh German Armies commanded fact that any retreat reduces the unit’s by Petre Dumitrescu, Nicolae Ciu- fighting capacity, in this particular war
the enemy moves its motorized groups in-between the retreating units, involving them in fighting when they are least prepared for it, that is when artillery is on the move and not in combat position. The supreme command believes it necessary to go on fighting in the same positions the troops of the Southwestern Front now occupy.” Marshal Budyonny was replaced by Marshal Semyon Timoshenko on Sept. 13. Three days later, elements of the First and Second Panzergruppes met near Lokhvitsa — behind the Soviet forces. Nearly 50 divisions from five Red armies — Fifth, Twenty-First, Twenty-Sixth, Thirty-Seventh, and Fortieth, commanded by Ivan Sovetnikov, Vasili Kuznetsov, Fedor Kostenko, Andrei Vlasov and Kuzma Podlas — were trapped. Finally, late the next day, authorization arrived from Moscow to withdraw. By then it was too late for most. Gen. Kirponos paid the ultimate price, when he stepped on a mine, while the two marshals and Commissar Khrushchev were barely able to escape. Another 665,000 Soviet soldiers were not so lucky, and marched into German captivity. Less than one-sixth of these prisoners would survive the year. It was/is the largest battle of annihilation in the history of the world. It had been a stunning success. German troops occupied the Ukranian capital on Sept.19, 1941. But before the occupation, the Red Army had sown 10,000 mines throughout the city. They were detonated on Sept. 24, setting fires which raged for five days, killing more than 1,000 Germans. Behind Field Marshal von Rundstedt’s Armeegruppe South came SS Einsatzgruppe C, commanded by Dr. Otto Rasch. Its mission was to kill Jews, Gypsies, Communists, and undesirable Slavs. After the fire, Dr. Rasch’s SS Einsatzgruppe C herded 33,771 Jews to a place known as Babi Yar, where over a two-day period — Sept. 29 to Sept. 30 — they were all murdered. It was the largest single massacre in the war and the Holocaust. Dr. Rasch died in prison, in 1948, awaiting trial. The Red Army liberated Kyiv in December 1943. Kyiv was named a “Hero City” on June 22, 1961 — the 20th anniversary of the beginning of Operation Barbarossa - by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Next week: Iran. 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. He can be contacted at wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
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Body of missing swimmer recovered next day By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) The body of a 17year-old boy from Annapolis who went missing while swimming near 112th Street on Aug. 4 was recovered the next day, nearly 100 blocks down the beach. Ocean City Beach Patrol crew members alerted the Ocean City Communications Division of an object in the surf near 13th Street, according to Ryan Whittington, a spokesman for the Ocean City Fire Department. With the help of the Ocean City Police and fire departments, lifeguards were able to recover the 17-year-old from the water. Whittington said the boy was de-
Azure Martin
ceased when he was found. The body was sent to the office of the chief medical examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. A GoFundMe page set up by a friend of the family identified the victim as Azure Storm Martin. According to the fundraiser, which was setup to help with expenses the
family will likely endure, Martin was in the water with the organizer’s son and a few other friends when he was swept away by the rip current. As of Tuesday morning, the GoFundMe had raised more than $50,000. Capt. Butch Arbin of the Ocean City Beach Patrol said last week that the lifeguards were in the stands when the group of four swimmers were in the water. At approximately 3:50 p.m., three of the swimmers were able to make it back to shore when the closest lifeguard called them in. Martin, though, was pulled out by what Arbin suspects was a rip current, and eventually went under. Arbin described the water conditions
that day as wind-blown with a strong current moving from north to south and pulling sand away from the beach. Fifty lifeguards – some of whom ran more than a mile to get to the scene – entered the water and searched for the missing Martin for more than an hour. While crews were in the water, the U.S. Coast Guard and various other local agencies came and assisted, whether in the water, land or in the air. Arbin said he asked the State Police to deploy a helicopter, but weather conditions left the chopper grounded. Still, the Coast Guard was able to fly over the area in one of its helicopters while also sending the Cutter Bonito to the scene.
Enforcement on boards improves conditions Continued from Page 49 fewer complaints these days, while Council President Matt James said he has heard nothing but praise from the business owners happy with the improving conditions. When it came to littering, the department issued five citations last month compared to none in 2019. Buzzuro said police are looking into ways to address these sorts of activities on the Boardwalk, but the numbers
show officers are doing more these days than in the past. Two years ago, if there were four, six smokers...an officer may have given out a warning, Buzzuro said, adding that the officer would then send out a notification to the department that there were four or six individuals who were in violation of the ordinance. “Now it is taking those two, four, or six, stopping them, [and] engaging them ... It takes time.”
Overall, the department responded to 8,237 calls for service last month compared to 10,961 in July 2019, excluding traffic stops and business checks. Of all the calls for service, the department fielded 1,351 for city ordinance violations, 899 for parking complaints and violations, 782 traffic stops, 653 91-1 hang-ups, and 101 domestic assaults or disputes last month, as opposed to 2,979 city ordinance violations, 761
parking complaints and violations, 1,620 traffic stops, 1,084 9-1-1 hang-ups, and 92 domestic assaults or disputes in 2019. OCPD officers arrested 456 individuals and issued nine criminal citations last month compared to 344 arrests and nine citations in 2019. Of those in 2021, the department arrested 36 people for drugs, 41 for DUI, and 25 for weapons compared to 24 for drugs, 52 for DUI and 23 for weapons in 2019.
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Surf rescue team educates public By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Aug. 13, 2021) So far this summer we have experienced our fair share of heat and humidity, but mostly 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 beach. With this activity, rip currents, shore break and what some peo-
ple 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 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 surf rescue technician may even gather everyone on their beach around their stand for a safety talk to make sure you are aware of constantly changing conditions. Just because you heard “the talk” before, don’t dismiss it as unnecessary, since it is based on changing conditions and new information. See BEACH Page 56
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Try to dig a little deeper and not take things at face value this week, Aries. Some surprising elements that you may not initially recognize are just waiting to be discovered.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 It’s good to have a rich fantasy life to envision plans for the future, Taurus. Some of these ideas may come to fruition this week as you dig down deep into your creative side.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Avoid jumping to the conclusion that a romantic partner is looking to move on, Gemini. There may be another underlying factor at play that will soon come to light.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Some major news is the catalyst that ignites the flame for your motivation to change, Cancer. You may find you’re interested in volunteerism or another worthy project.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Enjoy time spent connecting with some new people this week, Leo. It is a fine time to branch out of your typical social circles and embrace new friendships with confidence.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You gravitate toward people who prefer to see life through rose-colored glasses this week, Virgo. Enjoy this optimistic outlook and make the most of it.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 An intense phone call may put you on edge for a little while, Libra. But once you get to the heart of the matter and think things through, you can work it out.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your desire to socialize will be stronger than ever, so get out there and make a new friend or two. You will enjoy sharing ideas with others and trying some new things.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Appreciate all of the good things you have going in your life now, Sagittarius. Pay homage to those who have lent a hand or offered support that went above and beyond.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You may be on the brink of making a major move Capricorn. Try not to focus too much on all of the small details; look at the bigger picture.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 A short trip out of town might be necessary to clear your head, Aquarius. Schedule some time to get away so you can rest, relax and recharge free of distraction.
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OBITUARIES WILLIAM CLAIR SIEFKEN Berlin William “Bill” Clair Siefken, age 79, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Born in Springfield, Missouri, he was the son of the late William Clair and Velma Louise Siefken. In 1960, he graduated from North CarWilliam Siefken oline High School, in Denton, Maryland. Out of high school, he was drafted and served in the army. He was employed by Purnell Jarvis in Ocean City, Maryland, for many years. He then worked and retired from Tyson Foods in Berlin, Maryland. In retirement, he worked at Frontier Town in Berlin, Maryland, and for the Worcester County Sheriff’s department as a crossing guard for Worcester County Public Schools. Bill was young at heart, staying very social and active in the community. For several years, he played the role of Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny for the Town of Berlin, as well as at his son-in-law’s restaurant, The Kings Pub. He was a sports enthusiast. Bill was a member of pool and bowling leagues in Ocean City, and enjoyed shuffle board, darts, and any other bar game there was. His other endeavors included, but are not limited to, golf, football and softball. In addition to being a competitor, Bill was also a devoted fan. One of his favorite past times was watching local sports, and he was recognized by the Stephen Decatur High School softball team for his unmatched support of their team. Bill never knew a stranger and could always find the good in people. Although he was grandfather of five, he was “Pop Pop” to many. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Bowden of Berlin, Maryland, and his nephews, Buddy and Michael Post, and Caleb Schmidt. Bill is survived by his two daughters and their families: Kimberly and Daniel King of Berlin, Maryland, and their children Berkeley, Daniel and Ascher; Tiffany and Jeremy Pedersen and their sons, Hunter Elsner and wife, Crystal, and Christian Smith. He is also survived by his sisters, Saundra Wood of Denton, Maryland, Judy Post of Berlin, Maryland, and
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Jane King and her partner, Bobby Elliot, of Berlin, Maryland. Additional survivors include many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, from 1-4 p.m at the Berlin Lions Club in Berlin, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bill may be made to the Stephen Decatur Athletic Boosters at Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road in Berlin, Maryland, or the charity of your choice. JACQUELINE DOLORES ALFORD Ocean City Jacqueline Dolores Alford, age 86, of Ocean City, Maryland, passed away on Aug. 7, 2021, at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Annetta, and wife of the late Albert E. Alford, Sr. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time at the beach with her family. She also enjoyed working with her friends as a special Jacqueline Alford events coordinator for the Town of Ocean City. For over 25 years, she assisted with events such as Springfest, Sunfest, Sundaes in the Park, and the
Winterfest of Lights in Northside Park. She especially enjoyed working in the Santa House assisting the children with photos. Jacqueline is survived by her son, Albert Alford, Jr. and his wife, JoAnn; daughter, Susan Cuomo and her husband, Joseph; grandchildren, Sara Scott and her husband, Nick, Joshua Alford, and David Cuomo and his wife, Allison; and great-grandchildren, Lacey and Amber Scott; and brother, Frederick. Contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tennessee 38101; or Coastal Hospice, 10441 Racetrack Rd., Ste 6, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Condolences may be left on the guestbook at mccomasfuneralhome.com. WILLIAM FRY Berlin William “Spider” Fry, 92, of Berlin, Maryland, died on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, at his home. Spider was born on March 14, 1929, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, but spent his early childhood living in Elkton, Maryland. Spider graduated from the University of Maryland class of 1951. He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Spider and Sandy, his wife of 56 years, were the proud parents of Elizabeth Bodell and grandparents to
Owen and Ava Bodell. Spider had a long and wonderful career working in the world of college athletics and was a member of the athletic staff at both Dartmouth ColWilliam Fry lege and the University of Maryland. In addition to being the head trainer of athletic at both schools, he enjoyed time as the assistant athletic director and director of golf at the University of Maryland. Spider was inducted into the University of Maryland Hall of Fame for his contributions to the university’s athletics programs spanning more than 50 years and including multiple trips to bowl games such as the Sugar Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Peach Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, etc. Before joining the athletics staff at the University of Maryland, Spider was privileged to serve in the United States Air Force. Spider and Sandy are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, where Spider served as a past trustee. In addition, Spider enjoyed memberships in many organizations such as the Athletic Trainers Association, the American Legion and the Ocean Pines Golf Club. He was also a member of the University of Maryland “M” Continued on Page 56
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Beach Patrol techniques proven to save lives Continued from Page 54 However, if an unfortunate accident should happen, surf rescue technicians 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 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. Already this season, our surf rescue technicians used this method on several different victims all of which had a favorable outcome and no serious injuries. Unfortunately, in a few past instances 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. Beach Patrol guards are taught how to effectively and carefully extract victims from the surf who may have sustained an injury to the head, neck or back. Guards work as a team to carry a victim to safety while minimizing movement to the head, neck and back. The Beach Patrol has collaborated with medical professionals to modify
a technique of removing victims with suspected neck or back injuries out of deep and/or shallow water. The technique has been refined over many years of training and usage from its introduction as a technique developed in Hawaii. The modified technique is unique to the OCBP, but has developed with input from the medical community and emergency providers. It has been approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services as a state standard with the Ocean City Beach Patrol as the only organization that is certified to teach other first responders and organizations in this victim removal technique. Because of our experience and expertise in this area we have been asked by beach patrols as far away as Brazil to share our training materials and have been featured presenters at several statewide Emergency Medical Services symposiums. A few seasons ago we were contacted by one of the largest year-round beach patrols in California and they have requested training materials for our technique which they feel is more effective that what their current protocols are. They 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, 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 run-
ning out of water. Body boarding on the top of a breaking wave may cause you to be propelled to the ocean floor. To prevent this, stay on the rear half of the board and if you need to bailout, go off the back of the board. The proper way to body surf a wave is to have your hands out in front of your body; this allows for more control of movement in the water. The most dangerous condition exists when we are experiencing shore break. Shore break occurs when waves continue to build and crash with full force on the shore with little or no water depth. When unsuspecting victims find themselves on a breaking wave and they are being thrown into shallow water they have set themselves up for a tragedy. Never ride a wave during shore break conditions or play in the impact zone. Although education and prevention are the primary focus of the Beach Patrol mission, surf rescue technicians are well trained and prepared to handle severe neck and back injuries. If they find a victim unconscious and the injury is unknown, the surf rescue technicians 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
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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 surf rescue technician on duty about daily surf conditions at your beach. As a reminder to anyone diving into any body of water, not just the ocean, we say “Feet first, first time.” 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 go in the ocean while the Beach Patrol is off-duty. A few years ago around this time, 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. This year, there have already been two off-duty drowning deaths. 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, these families would have returned home with wonderful memories rather than planning for a funeral. In the past 50 years most of the night-time drownings that have occurred involved alcohol and people taking chances they would not have taken had they been sober. Just remember if you or someone you care about has been drinking they should stay out of the ocean. This could save the life of you or someone you care about. 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!”
OBITUARIES Continued from Page 55 Club and received a varsity letter for soccer in 1947. Despite holding many positions and activities, his favorite role in life was that of a husband, father, grandfather and friend. Spider’s family held a very special place in his heart, where his love will live on forever. Spider had a remarkable life filled with many special memories with countless good friends, loving family, and good times. Memorial donations can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Ave, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com.
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Record $9.2 mill awarded to WMO winners this year By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 13, 2021) With over 400 boats heading offshore last Friday, the final day of the 48th annual White Marlin Open, there was expected to be some shakeup on the leaderboard, and there was. According to White Marlin Open, “in the most dramatic finish in the 48year history of the White Marlin Open, over $6 million changed hands in the final hour of weigh-ins at Harbour Island Marina on Friday.” There were new first-place fish weighed in several divisions of the tournament, and four teams won $1 million or more for their catches. The tournament paid out over $9.2 million, a new Open and world record. PHOTO COURTESY COASTAL FISHERMAN MAGAZINE
White marlin: As of last Thursday, only one qualifying white marlin had been weighed. Mike Atkinson of Virginia Beach, caught an 82.5-pound white while fishing on Fender Bender on Monday. It was the very first fish weighed of the tournament and was worth $5 million going into Friday, the final day of the Open. Late Friday evening, the Sushi was one of the last boats to weigh a fish. Butch Wright’s marlin tipped the scale during the final minutes of weigh-ins at 85.5 pounds to take over the top spot. The Arnold, Maryland, angler and his teammates won $3,238,160. A big chunk of the money came from the Level E Winner Take All calcutta for white marlin, which costs $5,000 to enter. A total of 266 boats out of 444 signed up for the calcutta. The pot total was $1,197,000. The team was also entered into Level WM, also a winner take all for white marlin. A total of 179 boats entered the calcutta, which brought the payout to $1,611,000. The Fender Bender finished in second place and was awarded $1,980,910. Most of the money came from the new Level P Winner Take All for white marlin, which cost $20,000 to enter. The Fender Bender received this money because the Sushi team did not participate in the calcutta. Ninety-six boats entered and the pot totaled $1,728,000. “We’re totally surprised,” said Jim Motsko, founder and co-director of the tournament. I thought 20 boats at
The crew of the Sushi is joined by family as the group weighed Butch Wright’s 85.5-pound white marlin last Friday, the final day of the White Marlin Open. The billfish took over first place and was worth more than $3.2 million.
the most would enter it and we ended up with over 90. Nobody expected that.” The Billfisher team brought a 78.5pound white marlin to the scale on Friday to come in third place. Angler Billy Gerlach of Jupiter, Florida, and his Billfisher teammates won $106,216. The tournament minimum for white marlin is 70 pounds, and this year the length minimum was increased from 68 inches to 70 inches. A total of 502 white marlin were released and just 13 were boated. “Our release ratio was very good,” Motsko said. The Hall Pass team won the new Small Boat Release - SBR pot of $23,400 – 26 boats entered – for releasing one white and one blue marlin.
Blue marlin: The blue marlin division also saw leader changes late on Friday. The Seven team came to the scale with a white and blue marlin on board. The white, caught by Paul Vriesema of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, weighed 77 pounds, and held third place for a few minutes, until the Sushi’s fish bumped it down to fourth place. The blue marlin drew excitement as it was hoisted out of the boat. The billfish, landed by David Cash of Palm See ANNUAL Page 58
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Dave Cash caught the first-place blue marlin while fishing on Seven, last Friday, the final day of the 48th annual White Marlin Open.
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Annual White Marlin Opens draws 444 boats Continued from Page 57 Beach, Florida, weighed 775 pounds, and took over first place in the division. The team was awarded $1,107,260. Most of the money came from the Level F Winner Take All for blue marlin. A total of 245 boats registered for the calcutta and the payout was $441,000. The Seven team won an additional $1,251,230 for Lawrence Morejon’s (Stuart, Florida) 137-pound first-place tuna. The Mama C finished in second place with Chris Perry’s (Virginia Beach) 559.5-pound blue reeled in on Monday. The team received $249,914. Canyon Lady angler Scott Zurawski of Avalon, New Jersey, hooked a 511pound blue on Friday. The fish was worth $105,216. Sixty-six blue marlin were released and three were boated.
Tuna: 137 pounds, Lawrence Morejon, Stuart, Florida, Seven, $1,251,230 102 pounds, Zak Smith, Bishopville, Blood Money, $12,720 96 pounds, Ron Kawaja, Newport Beach, California, Afishionado, $1,000 83 pounds, Thomas Paolino, Villanova, Pennsylvania, Reely Chaotic,
$86,400 69.5 pounds, Jon Halle, Potomac, Maryland, Cookie Monster, $100,350 68.5 pounds, Bob Hugin, Summit, New Jersey, The Right Place, $40,140 66.5 pounds, Jason DeLucia, Pasadena, Maryland, A Few G’s, $270,900 66.5 pounds, Christopher Kinsley, Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, Kilo Charlie, $86,400 60 pounds, Ted D’Anna, Reel Chaos 62, $86,400
Dolphin: 34 pounds, Charles Dishman, Hubert, North Carolina, Dropped Call, $22,090 31.5 pounds, Andrew Kinsley, Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, Kilo Charlie, $21,090 31 pounds, Ricky Petrocelli, Sayreville, New Jersey, Due Course, $1,000 29.5 pounds, Kevin Sutton, Owings, Maryland, Point Runner, $18,090 25 pounds, Will Emmert, Boy’s Toy, $18,090 23.5 pounds, Trey McMillan, Charleston, South Carolina, Catch 23, $18,090
Wahoo: 84 pounds, Ormonde Mahoney,
Athens, Georgia, El Azul, $2,000 48.5 pounds, Alex Haskins, Leesburg, Virginia, Island Hopper, $1,500 46.5 pounds, Tim Richardson, Easton, Oysta Gangsta, $92,450
Shark: 132.5 pounds, Anthony Sapanero, Middle River, Maryland, Go Fish, $4,500 131 pounds, Michael Lupacchini, Berlin, Go Fish, $3,500 *(Payouts fluctuated in several of the divisions because of participation in added entry level calcuttas).
Top Three Boats: Reelin Feelin, six white and two blue marlin releases, 770 points; Blood Money, 11 white marlin releases, 770 points; Sand Bob, six white and two blue marlin releases, 770 points.
Top Three Anglers: William Haugland (Lights Out), five white marlin releases, two blue marlin releases, 700 points; Chad Moss (Sand Bob), two white marlin and two blue marlin releases, 490 points; David Cash (Seven), three white marlin releases, one blue marlin boated (775 pounds) 468 points. A total of 444 boats entered into this year’s tournament - the second largest in the event’s history. The most is 449 boat, which were entered in 2005. “That’s fantastic. It’s more than last year [433 boats with a $6.8 million payout]. [The Open was] excellent. I’m very happy,” Motsko said. “It was essentially a three-day tournament [because of weather] – Monday, Tuesday and Friday.” On Monday, 421 boats headed offshore. On Tuesday, 420 fished. Wednesday was a slower day, with 36
crews going offshore. On Thursday, 51 teams went fishing. A total of 402 boats took to the ocean on Friday. The Open saw several new world records: total prize money, number of boats in a billfish tournament and money awarded for a single fish. In addition, the new swordfish state record was achieved during the tournament. Jacob Bertonazzi caught a 318.5-pound swordfish while fishing on Jersey Boy last Friday. The team was awarded $118,800 for participation in the Small Boat Big Fish added entry level calcutta. The crew on Knot Stressin, which took on water on Monday while they were fighting a blue marlin and eventually sank – they were rescued from their life raft by tournament boat Fishbone – was able to get in a fishing day on another vessel on Friday. Captain and owner Bryan Martz caught a 52.5-pound tuna. Motsko said he never thought the tournament would grow as large as it has, from 57 boats registered and a guaranteed $20,000 in prize money in 1974, to 444 boats and a payout of over $9.2 million in 2021. “From where it started to now, it’s become it’s own thing,” he said. “It’s just kept growing and growing … I just want to thank everybody who participated. We appreciate the participants. We can’t have it without them.” While weigh-ins at Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street drew thousands of spectators over the five-day event, the new and improved Marlin Fest on the Third Street ballfields was well received. The weigh-ins were broadcast live on a jumbo screen and more than 20 vendors were on hand at Third Street. “It’s catching on. I didn’t hear anything negative,” Motsko said. “It was all positive and we’re happy with the way it went. We hope to keep it going for a while.” For more information, visit www.whitemarlinopen.com.
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Sushi lands top white marlin By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug, 13, 2021) When the boat Sushi hit something in the water on Monday heading offshore for the first day of the White Marlin Open – which caused some damage that needed repairs – some team members wanted to try and get their money back and not fish the tournament. It was a good thing they changed their minds. About 26 miles offshore, captain and owner Charley Pereira said the boat hit an object, possibly a submerged log. It was 5:15 a.m. and Pereira got on his wetsuit and dive gear and jumped into the ocean to assess the damage – a folded left propeller blade, behind the rudder showed evidence of impact, but the tiller arm took the brunt of it, he said. The group slowly made its way back to shore for new parts. Unsure if the boat would be able to get repaired in time, some of the crew wanted to cancel and get their money back, Pereira said. By 5 p.m. they were working to get the boat repaired. He put on his spare set of propellers, which have been lucky in past tournaments. “I’ve won first place three times and several third places on the original set of props,” he said. The boat was fixed and ready. They were able to recorded Monday as a “lay day,” so the group still had their three fishing days. On Tuesday, Craig Scheibach released a white marlin.
On Thursday, the group caught a few tuna. The team headed out on Friday, the final day of the tournament and at 10:31 a.m., Scheibach released a white marlin around the northeast area of the Norfolk Canyon. Within two to three miles of that, less than two hours later they got another white marlin bite. “I heard [mate] James [Coane] call ‘white marlin,’” Pereira said. “It jumped right away, and I thought, ‘that’s a big fish.’ I backed down more aggressively than I have for any other fish.” Butch Wright fought the fish for about 20-25 minutes, as it jumped dozens of times, Pereira said. “He was doing backflips, jumps, he was going nuts, gray hounding 10-15 feet behind the boat, spinning 180 degrees to the left … I was yelling, ‘crank, crank,’” Pereira said. The last jump was into the side of the boat and while doing so, Coane was able to gaff the fish in midair. Pereira came down from the bridge and helped him pull the fish onto the boat around 12:30 p.m. “There was lots of high-fives, hugging,” Pereira said. The measurement of the fish on the boat was 78 inches (curved fork length). They continued fishing a few more hours, hoping to land a big eye tuna or another white marlin.
Pereira arrived at his boat slip in White Marlin Marina in downtown Ocean City around 6:30 p.m. Family members got on board and they headed to Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street to weigh the marlin around 7:20 p.m. There was a long line of boats waiting to weigh fish. Two hours later, it was the Sushi’s turn. Pereira stayed on the boat and the rest of the group got off while the fish was weighed. He turned his back, closed his eyes and prayed, then heard the crowd roar in cheer. The fish weighed 85.5 pounds, large enough to take over first PHOTO COURTESY CHARLEY PEREIRA place in the coveted white The white marlin reeled in by Butch Wright aboard the Sushi marlin division. “They were going wild. last Friday, jumped multiple times. My guys were screaming and they looked at me and I said, ‘so I Banks the rest of the year, plans to comguess we won?’” Pereira said. pete in The MidAtlantic tournament, The fish was worth $3,238,160. Aug. 16-20, which is based out of Ocean Pereira kept the bill and some meat from City and Cape May, New Jersey. The 55the fish, some of which he had cooked up year-old, who owns Island Boat Works and shared with patrons at a bar down- in Wanchese, North Carolina, as well as town Sunday evening. Pereira said they several other businesses, has been fishwere amazed to find out that it was the ing since he was 7 years old. winning white marlin. It was the group’s second year fishing Pereira, who docks his boat in Ocean the White Marlin Open together. City during the summer and in the Outer “It’s a really good team,” he said.
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Bertonazzi’s 318.5-pound swordfish new state record (Aug. 13, 2021) A New Jersey angler is now the second officially-recognized state record holder for swordfish, which he caught on Aug. 6, while fishing in the White Marlin Open out of Ocean City. Jake Bertonazzi broke the state’s nearly two-week-old record for the Atlantic Division with a 318.5-pound swordfish — Xiphias gladius — caught roughly 60 miles offshore in Poor Man’s Canyon. Bertonazzi was deep dropping with squid on a circle hook when just minutes before the tournament ended he caught the record swordfish. “We were having a slow week … not having anything,” Bertonazzi said. “We had 15 minutes before the end of the tournament when it started taking (the bait).” It took nearly two hours for Bertonazzi to reel in his record swordfish, which he called a “mind-blowing experience.” The swordfish weight was officially certified by Alex Davis, weighmaster for the White Marlin Open, at Harbour Island Marina. A Maryland De-
partment of Natural Resources biologist confirmed the catch. The previous record was set by 36year-old Peter Schultz of Annapolis in late July. Deep dropping for swordfish has gained in popularity over the last few years, resulting in more catches of large swordfish. The two record fish caught in a short time period is similar to 2019, when two record dolphinfish (mahi-mahi) were landed a few weeks apart. The department maintains state records for sport fish in four divisions – Atlantic, Chesapeake, Nontidal, and Invasive – and awards plaques to anglers who achieve record catches. Fish caught from privately-owned, fee-fishing waters are ineligible for consideration. Anglers who think they have a potential record catch should download and fill out the state record application and call 443-569-1381 or 410-2608325. The department recommends the fish be immersed in ice water to preserve its weight until it can be checked, confirmed, and certified.
PHOTO COURTESY COASTAL FISHERMAN MAGAZINE
Jake Bertonazzi caught the new state record swordfish – a 318.5 pounder – while fishing on Jersey Boy, Aug. 6, during the White Marlin Open.
MidAtlantic tourney begins Monday, runs through Friday Four-day Lacrosse Classic tournament returns to OC
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 13, 2021) The MidAtlantic fiveday fishing tournament will begin on Monday, Aug. 16. The 30th annual competition is based out of Canyon Club Resort Marina in Cape May, New Jersey, but local participants may weigh their daily catches at the satellite port, Sunset Marina, in West Ocean City. A total of 183 boats – 114 out of Ocean City – competed last year and more than $4 million – a new record – was paid out to tournament winners. Anglers may fish three of five days, Monday through Friday, Aug. 16-21. Weigh-ins are scheduled daily from 5-9
p.m. at each marina. Certified scales will be used to weigh blue and white marlin, tuna, dolphin and wahoo. The base entry fee for the tournament is $3,000. Eleven calcutta options are available this year. Crews can win big prizes for landing the three heaviest white and blue marlin and tuna. Meatfish calcuttas include payouts for tuna as well as cash prizes for wahoo and dolphin. The regular added entry-level calcuttas range in cost from $1,000 to $6,000, which increases the prize money awarded to the winners. A new 30th anniversary Mega Marlin Calcutta was added for 2021. See TOURNAMENT Page 61
By Brendan Miller Intern (Aug. 13, 2021) The annual Ocean City Lacrosse Classic kicked off on Thursday Aug. 12 and is scheduled to continue through the weekend. The tournament has a rich history in Ocean City as it is coming up on its 29th year. “The tournament was founded by Steve Pappas, owner of the Greene Turtle in Ocean City, and his three college roommates David Cottle, former University of Maryland and Chesapeake Bayhawks coach, Rob Satorio and Jim Huelskamp,” tournament director Bob Musitano said. Over 60 teams will compete in the four-day tournament and each team will play a minimum of four games. “The tournament is spread out over four days so that the players can enjoy the local golf courses, amusement parks and night life in the area,” Musitano added. The tournament is also comprised of different divisions. The men’s Elite A division is comprised of ten teams which will compete for a $10,000 cash prize. The men’s Elite B division is comprised of 25 teams. There are 22 additional older men’s teams that spilt into six different divisions. The women’s bracket is comprised of eight teams and will be
split into two divisions. “We want to keep the teams interested so we make sure that each team gets a minimum of four games, and the teams that advance can play up to seven games” Musitano said. The men’s and women’s tournaments will take place at Northside Park on 125th Street and the Northern Worcester County Athletic Complex in Berlin. “This year looks really good. We bring in a lot of talent from a lot of places,” Musitano said. “We have teams coming from Florida, New York and Georgia this year.” Games will take place starting Thursday, Aug. 12 at 12 p.m. and run throughout the day. The playoffs will take place on Saturday and continue into Sunday’s championships. All teams will compete in Thursday and Friday’s games but eliminations will begin on Saturday when the playoffs start. “The tournament is great for people of all ages to get out and compete, and it is a chance for everyone to get together and rekindle old friendships,” Musitano said. “It is a destination tournament, so families and friends can join in on what the weekend has to offer.” For more information about the OC Classic, visit www.oclaxclassic.org.
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Poor Girls Open underway; Tournament now in 30th year 765 lady anglers registered By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 13, 2021) Thursday was the first fishing day of the 27th annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open, and female anglers will have two more days – today and Saturday – to compete for cash prizes. As of Thursday morning, 154 boats carrying 765 lady anglers have entered this year’s competition, although there is still time to register. Teams can sign up through Saturday, but are not eligible for the added entry-level calcuttas. The entry fee is $450 per boat for up to three anglers. Additional anglers may be added at $50 each, with a maximum of six total per boat. Teams have the option to fish one of the three tournament days: Thursday, Aug. 12, Friday, Aug. 13, or Saturday, Aug. 14. Weigh-ins will take place from 4-7:30 p.m. at Bahia Marina, 22nd Street, bayside. The ladies will be competing for an estimated $240,000 in prize money. The annual ladies-only fishing tournament returned this year after a one-year hiatus. The health and well-being of cancer patients and survivors – who the event supports – was, and is, the No. 1 priority, which is why the event was canceled last year. “The main reason we canceled last year was because a lot of cancer survivors were unable to partake because of immunodeficiency. We saw that the people we’re trying to support were unable to participate, so that’s why we decided to call it off,” Earl Conley, co-director of the event said last week. A record 925 female anglers fished on 184 boats during the 26th annual tournament in 2019. A total of $269,940 – a new tournament record – was presented to the winners. That’s about a $40,000 increase from 2018, when $229,565 was paid out with 149 boats registered. Perhaps the most talked about accomplishment was Kristy Frashure reeling in a 74.5-pound dolphin aboard Haulin N’ Ballin. The catch was a new Maryland state record. Many women, including cancer survivors, make it a tradition to fish annually. Women enjoy fishing in the tournament because it benefits a worthy cause — breast cancer research. Proceeds are 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.
“We love the cause and we love fishing for breast cancer research,” Conley said. The funds raised will support the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer initiatives, which includes programs and services for breast cancer patients and survivors, information on prevention, screening, treatment and research, according to Mary Bellis, senior community development manager, Northeast Region, for the American Cancer Society Inc. Poor Girls Open organizers presented a check for $140,000 to the American Cancer Society during the awards banquet in 2019. Since 2005, the total donated to the American Cancer Society by the Harman family through the tournament and other events is over $1.2 million. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top-three teams with the most billfish release 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. Pink Ribbon merchandise is 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 as well as a silent auction, featuring a bike and paddle board. Donations will be accepted as well. For additional information or to register, visit www.poorgirlsopen.com. An awards luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Ocean City convention center this year, with food provided by Centerplate. 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 ladiesonly tournament, and to raise money for local charities. Harman died in February 2004, so organizers thought it was appropriate the tournament be renamed in his memory. For more information about the Poor Girls Open, call Bahia Marina at 410-289-7438. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345. 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.
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Continued from Page 60 The cost to enter is $30,000. The prize money in the calcutta will be split: 32 percent to both first-place blue and white marlin, and 18 percent each to second place finishers who enter the calcutta. A portion of the total proceeds of the calcutta will be donated to The Billfish Foundation, International Game Fish Association and Recreational Fishing Alliance. Although final registration for local boats is this Sunday from 1-4:30 p.m. at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City, teams are encouraged to sign up in advance. Visit www.themidatlantic.com to register before Sunday. As of earlier this week, 135 boats had already registered. A captains’ meeting will follow final registration on Sunday. The minimums are 65 pounds and 69
inches for white marlin, 400 pounds and 99 inches for blue marlin, and 50 pounds for tuna. There are no dolphin or wahoo minimums. Awards for the tournament include cash prizes for the three heaviest white marlin, blue marlin and tuna. Cash prizes will also go to the anglers with the largest dolphin and wahoo. There is a most-points division for tuna, and catch and releases of white and blue marlin. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place in each species of the most-points division. Last year, 11 different winners received checks of six figures or more including Mike Yocco’s MJ’s tournament record payout of $913,883 for the two heaviest tuna (195 and 189 pounds). In addition, eight other winners received checks of $20,000 or more. For more information, visit www.themidatlantic.com.
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Fri., Aug. 13
and beverages available for purchase. Followed by the new drone show. https://www.ococean.com.
ARTISTS PAINT OC: PLEIN AIR EVENT Watch artists at work as they set up their easels along the Boardwalk, bayside and beaches. 410-524-9433, https://artleagueofoceancity.org.
MOVIE ON THE BEACH 27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 8:30-11:59 p.m. Featuring “Moana.” Weather permitting. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO Fridays - Columbus Hall, behind St. Luke’s Church, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. More than $1,000 paid out each night plus an opportunity to win a $1,000 jackpot at the end of the night. 410-524-7994
ARTISTS PAINT OC: PLEIN AIR EVENT Watch artists at work as they set up their easels along the Boardwalk, bayside and beaches. Wet Paint Sale from 5-8 p.m at OC Center for the Arts. 410-524-9433, https://artleagueofoceancity.org
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Scott Lenox, host of “Hooked On OC,” will share his expertise on catching the elusive flounder as well as other fishing tips. All welcome. Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
Sun., Aug. 15
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 9-9:30 p.m. Come experience Ocean City’s new drone show. https://www.ococean.com/events/ocdrone-shows2021
Sundays through September - Downtown Berlin, 9:00 AM - 1:00 pm. More than 30 farmers, bakers, distillers and more. Live music, live bunnies, real bee hive and free kids art projects. https://www.berlinmainstreet.com/far mersmarket/
SUNDAES IN THE PARK Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Enjoy free music. Each week children are offered various free activities and entertainment. Ice cream
OC DRONE SHOW
Meeting via Zoom, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Babies, under 2 years of age, and caregivers join for songs, rhymes and stories. Optional: have a scarf and rattle/shaker handy. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events. 410-632-2600
North Division Street Beach, Ocean City. 9:30-10 p.m. Come experience Ocean City’s new drone show. https://www.ococean.com/events/oc-drone-shows2021
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP Starts with a 20-minute lesson on genealogy research by Tom Dempsey followed by a Q&A session, 11 a.m. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under events. 410-632-2600
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. Meeting in-person and via conference call. For call-in option, dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874. Support and educational group. Rose Campion, 443-880-8884
Tues., Aug. 17 ARMY CORPS, STATE TO HOST PUBLIC MEETING ON OC INLET PROJECTS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss two concurrent efforts: a navigation improvement project to address sediment accumulation in the Ocean City Inlet and a study on the scour hole near Homer Gudelsky Park. A formal presentation will be held from 7-8 p.m. For those who want to attend virtually, go to https://usace1.webex.com/meet/amber.c. metallo and choose “call me” and enter your phone number. To call in, dial 844800-2712; Access Code: 1998594423; Security Code: 1234. Info: https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Ocean City/.
KOFC SEAFOOD NIGHT Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 5-6:30 p.m. If you would like steamed crabs or shrimp, you must pre-order on Monday or Tuesday morning between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Preorder: 410-524-7994.
Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 1-2 p.m. For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer. Women Supporting Women, 410-548-7880
Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8:30-11:59 p.m. Featuring “Tom and Jerry: The Movie.” Weather permitting. Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
Thursdays through October - Sturgis Park Pavilion on the Pocomoke River, noon to 5 p.m.
ONGOING EVENTS Bus will leave Stevenson United Methodist Church, Berlin at 8 a.m. on Nov. 6 and arriving at Sight & Sound at 2:30 p.m. for the 3 p.m show of “Queen Esther.” Stopping for lunch at Hershey Farm Restaurant. The bus will return to the church at approximately 11 p.m. Info: Jill Gray, 410-713-9139; Kathy Davis, 443-346-6761; or Pat Oltman, 443-614-2518. Checks to be made out to Stevenson Women and can be mailed to: Stevenson Women, 123 N. North Street, Berlin, MD 21811.
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Thurs., Aug. 19 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. Appointments only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
FAMILY BEACH GAMES Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free interactive fun for the whole family. Games include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more. Parents must stay with their children. Weather pending. http://www.ococean.com
SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Featuring “Lauren Glick Band” (modern pop and rock). Admission is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. Bring your own seating. http://www.ocdc.org, 410-289-7739
CONCERT IN THE PARK Cypress Park, 7 Bridge St., Pocomoke City, 7-8:30 p.m. Featuring “Delmarva Big Band.” Pack a picnic and bring lawn chairs. Admission is free. downtownpocomoke.com, 410-957-1333, Ext. 111
DELMARVA HAND DANCE Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, 5:30 PM - 9:00
SNOW HILL FARMER’S MARKET
BUS TRIP TO SIGHT & SOUND THEATRES BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
MOVIE ON THE BEACH
Mon., Aug. 16
Ocean City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. A DJ hits the Caroline Street Stage where attendees can dance under the lights on the beach. Followed by the new drone show at 9:30 p.m. 410-250-0125
ZOOM WITH YOUR BABY
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ARTISTS PAINT OC: PLEIN AIR EVENT Quick Draw Contest from 9-11 a.m. Judging at 12:30 p.m., followed by the sale from 1-3 p.m. at the OC Center for the Arts. 410-524-9433, https://artleagueofoceancity.org
Wed., Aug. 18
OC DRONE SHOW
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Sat., Aug. 14
PM. delmarvahanddance@gmail.com, https://delmarvahanddancing.com
OC BEACH DANCE PARTY Caroline St. Stage, 2 N. Atlantic Ave.,
The ship will dock at Third Street and the bay and will be open to the public from Aug. 12 through Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $5 for kids from 5-10 years old and free to those 4 years and younger. Family tickets cost $35 and include two adults and up to three kids that are 5-12 years old. The fourth child pays $5 for the family tickets. Tickets are available at the dock or by visiting www.naosantamaria.org.
LOTTERY RAFFLE TICKETS The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will be selling their “Lottery Raffle” tickets on Saturdays at the Ocean Pines Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., through the end of the year. Tickets cost $20 and entitle the purchaser to 365 chances to win throughout 2022, based on the Maryland “Pick 3” daily evening drawing. Proceeds benefit local youth. www.kiwanisofopoc.org
OC LIFE-SAVING STATION MUSEUM FREE SUMMER PROGRAMS Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, south end of the Boardwalk, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Monday through Saturday, 10-10:30 a.m., through Aug. 31. Featuring “History of our Surfman” on Mondays, “Beach Safety” on Tuesdays, “Knot Tying” on Wednesdays, “All About Sharks” on Thursdays, “Land, Sky & Sea” on Fridays, and “Aquarium Feeding on Saturdays. www.ocmuseum.org.
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with 2 Ears of Corn
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½ lb. Steamed Shrimp ½ lb. Alaskan Crab Legs
1 lb. Steamed Shrimp in Old Bay® & Onions
2525
$
with an Ear of Corn
OPEN DAILY 11AM
ON THE EDGE
Breakers Pub
Fri. Aug. 13 - Sun. Aug. 15 • 5-10pm Wed. Aug. 18 - Thurs. Aug. 19 & Sun. Aug 22 • 5-10pm Fri. Aug 20 & Sat. Aug. 21 • 5-9pm
FIRST CLASS Mon. Aug. 16 - Tues. Aug. 17
5PM-10PM
Live Acoustic Music by
STEPHEN ANTHONY
Every Friday & Saturday All Summer Noon - 4PM
Check Out
2650
$
Best Craft Beer
Happy Hour 4-7pm
REDUCED HAPPY HOUR DRINK PRICES
375
$
Domestic Beers Rail Drinks House Wines
3
$
Select Drafts
425
$
Margaritas
9 HI-DEF TVs 6AM - ‘TIL