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Ridership slightly down this year Buses and trams have seen fewer guests in comparison to July and August of 2018 By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee scratched their heads during a meeting on Tuesday, as they attempted to understand why bus and tram ridership numbers were down this July and the first 11 days of August. “[In] August, the ridership is overall down by five percent compared to last year,” Transit Manager Mark Rickards said. Rickards did point out that the number was slightly skewed because
they were comparing by dates rather than days of the week. Last year, there were two Saturdays compared to this year’s two Sundays. The former is the busiest day of the week, while the latter is the slowest. Furthermore, although there was an overall decrease in ridership, there was 45 percent increase in ridership during the White Marlin Open this year—from 1,949 riders last year, to 2,832 riders this year. Councilman Dennis Dare was puzzled by the lower number of riders, as actual deployments were up the first 11 days of August. Rickards said that the increase in deployment was based on the addition of school bus drivers and also new drivers hired throughout the
month of July. Public Works Director Hal Adkins said, however, that he does not believe deployment and ridership have a direct correlation. Despite the decrease, Rickards reassured the group that the lower numbers were not indicative of a failing bus system. “Overall, ridership is still very good,” Rickards said. “We’re very strong [in] Midtown. We have many, many full buses.” In addition, Rickards said that the bus has been consistently on schedule, with buses taking no longer than 10 minutes between each stop. Mayor Rick Meehan, however, wanted to see the timing of the buses separated from the daytime shift and See COMMITTEE Page 5
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) The Worcester County public school system has moved up in the standings to the third best district in the state, according to Niche.com, an education and workplace assessment website. The website analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Education, gradua- Denise Shorts tion rates and teacher quality to arrive at its rankings of school districts in Maryland for 2020. Worcester County was ranked fourth last year. The Pittsburgh-based company offers ratings, reviews and profiles to connect people with information about neighborhoods, schools, colleges, and jobs. Denise Shorts, chief academic officer for prekindergarten through eighth grade, said she was excited for the county’s school district to receive the recognition. “We are incredibly proud of earning this distinction,” Shorts said. “We work diligently to ensure our students have authentic learning experiences, access to rigorous curricula, and have highly qualified educators delivering instruction.” There are roughly 6,800 students who attend 14 educational instructions within Worcester County public schools. According to Niche.com, 43.2 percent of students are eligible for free and reduced meals. Fifty-six percent of students are at least proficient in math while 58 percent of students are proficient in reading, according to state test scores. See TEACHERS Page 5
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Ocean City men plead guilty to cigarette smuggling in N.Y. Ramadan brothers to be sentenced on Aug. 26 for fraud, conspiracy charges By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Two Ocean City men accused of distributing more than $1.25 million worth of untaxed cigarettes pleaded guilty last week to fraud and other charges in New York Supreme Court in Brooklyn, according to the New York state court records. Basel, 47, and Samir Ramadan, 45, entered guilty pleas last Thursday, Aug. 8, and will be sentenced on Aug. 26. Basel, Samir and 39-year-old Fahd Muthana, of Brooklyn, were charged with a host of offenses in a 21-count indictment, that included second-degree criminal tax fraud, second-degree money laundering and fourth-degree conspiracy. A grand jury issued the indictment on Oct. 10, 2018, according to a statement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Officials asserted the trio trafficked more than 1,500 cartons untaxed cigarettes per week from Virginia to Kings County, New York. They are also accused of “evading nearly $430,000 in tax liability.” Muthana, also known as Ahmed Abdullah, pleaded not guilty on Oct. 11, 2018 during his arraignment, according to online court records. His $250,000 bond was paid on Oct. 16, 2018. Basel and Samir initially entered “not guilty” pleas during their arraignments on Oct. 18, 2018, accord-
ing to online court records. Federal, state and local agencies raided the Ramadan’s Oyster Harbor residences during October 2018 during “Operation Sidestep,” which authorities said concluded a months-long investigation. Law enforcement officers recovered three vehicles, three handguns, one shotgun, and $312,000 in cash, according to a statement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Untaxed cigarettes worth $341,000 were also seized from a Brooklyn, New York storage facility. “These traffickers are charged with sidestepping the law, which put legitimate, law-abiding businesses at a disadvantage,” Then- New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood said in a statement last year. “We’ll continue to work with our partners in law enforcement to hold accountable those who try to game the system and cheat New Yorkers.” This isn’t the first time the Ramadan brothers were in a tussle with the law. They were arrested in connection with a multi-million dollar cigarette smuggling investigation in May 2013. New York investigators and Homeland Security personnel raided Basel’s home and police reportedly removed trash bags of about $1.4 million in cash. Kings County Supreme Court before Judge Danny Chun is presiding over the trio’s cases. Muthana will face Judge Chun on Aug. 28, according to online court records. The Ramadan brothers’ next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 26 in the Kings County Supreme Court in Brooklyn, New York.
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Committee members brainstorm solutions Continued from Page 1 the evening shift, as there is an increase in bus demand starting around 6 p.m. He said that while the buses at night look full, this was because there were not enough drivers to accommodate all of the riders. Rickards disagreed, but Meehan continued to stress the need for more deployments.
“So 6 p.m. to midnight is the time period that we need to concentrate on having maximum deployment and that means all ships filled, which we haven’t been able to do all summer,” Meehan said. Councilman Tony DeLuca said the group needed to pay extra attention to bus ridership during the strategic planning meeting in October. “If it’s not deployment, and it’s not
Teachers praised by school officials for district’s success Continued from Page 1 Shorts added that being ranked third helps legitimize the work being done to mold the young minds. “Being recognized as one of the educational leaders in our state validates the hard work of our teachers and our staff in supporting an equitable, high quality education for each child in Worcester County,” Shorts said. There is an 11:1 teacher to student ratio in the classroom, according to Niche.com. “Research shows the number one determining factor for a student’s success is the educator,” Shorts said. Superintendent Lou Taylor agreed that teachers are the cornerstones of a successful school system. “We understand that high quality education begins first and foremost with our teachers,” Taylor said. “This is why we strive to attract and retain top talent through competitive salary and benefits packages, providing an educational setting that encourages innovation and creativity for both our students and staff, and maintaining small class sizes, which is critical for personalized learning.”
On average, 92 percent of Worcester County public schools seniors graduate high school, according to Niche.com. Alumni often attend a variety of schools including Lou Taylor University of Delaware, University of Maryland College Park, Salisbury University, and Wor-Wic Community College. “While we aren’t familiar with the specific components that Niche uses to calculate its rankings, we continue to strive for sustained academic growth for each student as well as providing opportunities for students to receive college credit prior to graduation and providing access to a wellrounded educational experience for each child in our school system,” Shorts said. Howard County public schools was ranked first in the state followed by Montgomery County public school. The Dorchester County public school system was ranked last out of the state’s 24 districts in Niche.com’s 2020 best school districts in the state.
this and it’s not that, we’re down. We’re down, and everything else is up. Down is … down is just not good, so we need to focus on it and see what possible solutions there are,” he said. One solution that was discussed was articulating buses. While deployment rates have been steady if not slightly increased this year, the real issue lies with the number of drivers that can be deployed. In a twist of irony, a booming economy led to a decrease in drivers. “The economy is cranking so well [with a] CDL license you could go grab a job wherever you want right now,” he said. Typically, the town aims to hire 155 drivers for the summer season. This year, they had 117. Rather than scrambling for solutions to get more drivers, Adkins said the town needed to work smarter and get the technology that would allow transportation to efficiently use its drivers, regardless of numbers. This is where the articulating buses come back into play. The articulating (accordian-style) bus is able to hold twice the number of people that a standard bus can. Also down this season is tram ridership, although revenue has increased, as y Adkins and his team had predicted the previous year.
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Nonetheless, the increase in revenue was not as high as they had originally projected. “When we did the FY20 projects, we projected a 10 percent loss in ridership, but an 18 percent increase in revenue,” Adkins said. “We are not tracking in that direction right now … we achieved a 9.65 percent increase.” Once again, Meehan attributed this to lack of deployment “We got behind in deployments early on,” Meehan said. “We just need to have maximum deployments out there at all times … We were overconfident with our staffing issues in the beginning of the summer and I think we are paying for it.” DeLuca suggested that perhaps the decrease in ridership, which was around 13 percent, was related to the fare, but Meehan strongly disagreed. “I don’t believe that at all,” Meehan said. “I watch the trams … and I have yet to see an empty tram at night. They are full … I don’t think the fare has affected tram ridership at all.” To remedy the issue, Adkins said he wanted to conduct an exit survey with the tram drivers and see what they believe caused the dip in ridership. “Those nighttime trams are full … they are full, so we need to accommodate,” Meehan said.
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About to embark on mapping out the Ocean City beach for Google Maps, are Frank Clark, left, photographer from Business Photos America, and Ocean City Beach Patrol Sgt. Tim Uebel, right, on Monday Aug. 12. They are joined by Jay Bosley, who serves as chief operating officer for D3, which has worked with Business Photos America for four years.
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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Business Photos America and D3, a local web development and marketing agency, teamed up with Ocean City Beach Patrol to take photos of Ocean City for Google Maps on Monday and Tuesday. Kristin Joson, outreach and education coordinator for the Beach Patrol, said that Ocean City Beach Patrol Sgt. Tim Uebel guided a Business Photos America photographer from the inlet to the Delaware-Maryland state line. That photographer was Frank Clark, who also serves as vice president of outreach and education for Business Photos America. Business Photos America is one of the main contractors with Google. Clark’s job with Google is to acquire data, in this case photographic data, and work with companies like D3 to make that data valuable. The goal of
the project is for potential visitors to explore Ocean City through Google Maps before they arrive, and perhaps in the future, explore all the shops. “There’s nothing like a 360 (degree) photo to let you wander and go where you want,” Clark said. Clark said Ocean City was chosen for the exercise because of its challenges as a beach town, which Google had never mapped before. The location of Business Photos America headquarters helped, too. “We based out of Gambrills, Maryland,” Clark said. “Ocean City is dear to our hearts and we’ve been working with D3 for four years. It was the right thing to do at the right time.” Those unique challenges presented themselves right away. Google Maps usually uses a street-view car to map locations, but that isn’t possible on the 10-mile beach or Boardwalk. “The unique challenge was: What
equipment do we use?” Clark said. “We got a boat, a drone and a bicycle, but none of that will really apply here. We figured we’d throw on a Google backpack and ride with the Ocean City Beach Patrol.” Uebel guided Clark through the beach and Boardwalk on an ATV so Clark could take spherical, high-resolution 360-degree photos and place the camera in specific positions. He completed the project in just two-anda-half hours. “Without the Beach Patrol, this probably would not have happened,” Clark said. Now that the photos are finished, Clark said the next step is to collect the photographic data and present it in a usable format for the public. “The bottom line is there are a lot of places that you need to see to enjoy,” Clark said. “The Ocean City beaches are one of those things.”
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“Channel 16 can be heard by anyone nearby, and that is how we were able to communicate and make it on scene,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Zackary Schultz, coxswain during the case. “Understanding how your VHF radio works and using it in times of distress can save your life and get help to you as soon as possible.
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Build your dream home on lot 17 in Lighthouse Sound adjacent to hole number 2 . This lot is on South Hampton Drive and is one of the largest lots boasting 24,662 sq ft (.57 acres). Watch the beautiful sunset from your home night after night. This lot will accommodate a large home. Design, build and enjoy your showcase home for years to come! If you are not ready to build that dream home yet, buy the land and hold it. Once it's gone, it's gone... Enjoy prestigious Lighthouse Sound Golf Course and dining at the beautiful Clubhouse. MLS MDWO102900
3BR/2BA end unit in NOC steps from beach. Oversized balcony w/ocean views. Kitchen upgraded wgranite counters, large dining room & living area. Master is spacious w/bath and door to balcony. Well maintained building w/low fees. Storage closet, assigned parking, elevator. MLS 1001563816
5BR/3 Full BA/ 1 Half BA in Harbor Village. Lower & upper decks. Professionally landscaped. Dining room overlooks water. Chef 's kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite counters & breakfast bar. Family room off dining area. Sunroom/four season room off the family room & waterfront deck off kitchen. Master suite w/walk-in closet, shower & Jacuzzi tub. Bonus room. 2 car garage. Upgrades: Bamboo wood floors throughout, 2 zone HVAC system, hot water heater, sun-room w/slider to deck. MLS 1001970224
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11200 COASTAL HWY #1001 OCEAN CITY - $599.000
36054 ZION CHURCH ROAD FRANKFORD - $275,000
S ROUTE 54 SELBYVILLE - $325,000
36054 ZION CHURCH ROAD FRANKFORD - $440,000
107 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE UNIT 60B - $245,000
5901 ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 302 - $549,900
Spacious 3BR/3BA decorator furnished condo. Living area & kitchen lead to dining area. Kitchen w/plenty of counter & storage space, corian countertops & eat-in bar. Large master BR w/deck. Has not been rented & has been used only as family 2nd home. Comes w/washer and dryer. It is off 94th street close to shopping and restaurants. MLS MDWO106970
3BR/3BA condo with ocean front master suite. Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, granite counters. Large direct ocean front deck. Fireplace in living rm. Additional master suite. Full size walk-in laundry room. Indoor pool, fitness center and social room for year round enjoyment. The recent upgrades include: freshly painted throughout; new stainless steel appliances; new sofa, love seat and upholstered chairs; new mattresses and box springs, & new HVAC. MLS MDWO103572
Direct Ocean Front 3BR/3BA w/ocean front master BR suite. Tropical decor throughout. Dining room off kitchen. Living area off the dining room w/glass sliders to large direct ocean front deck w/full unobstructed view of the beach & ocean. Family room is spacious, 2nd & 3rd BRs are large as well, Conveniently located up-town & close to many local favorite restaurants & shopping venues.Pool. Come take a look today and make memories! MLS MDWO107176
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32630 DUPONT BOULEVARD DAGSBORO, DE - $899,900
Build your waterfront dream home now on 5+acres, lot in the tranquil Indian Creek community. Close to Assateague Island beaches, Golf courses and West Ocean City amenities.Lot has a pier to the water and water access. MLS MDWO100390
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8901 RUSTY ANCHOR RD #2 OCEAN CITY - $339,900
6509 HAMPTON RD LOT 18 BERLIN - $649,900
OWNER WILL PROVIDE FINANCING!! Build your dream house on lot 54 in Heron Harbour located off 120th street, it is one of the nicest and most desirable communities in Ocean City. Over 10,00 sq.ft. This lot will accommodate a large home and is one of the last southern exposure lots. Community recreation amenities include an indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, fitness center and two clay tennis courts. MLS 1001559568
12301 OCEAN GATEWAY RD OCEAN CITY - $899,000
201 S HERON DR. #20B OCEAN CITY - $305,000
SEAGULL RD LOT 21 SELBYVILLE - $115,000
4.5 acre waterfront parcel on Rt50 in West Ocean City! Property is bulkheaded w/100 foot pier into Herring Creek. Build your dream home in this convenient location! It is perfect for boaters because the water is navigable all the way to the ocean from here. Property has many opportunities & potential including possible subdivision. It is zoned R2 & close to everything Ocean City has to offer. Come take a look today before it is SOLD! MLS MDWO105914
This beautiful 2BR/2.5BA condo is in Harbour Club in the fabulous community of Heron Harbour and is directly on the water. This larger model is rarely available for sale. It has two master bedrooms each with its own full bath and it has an additional half bath. This condo comes completely furnished ready for your immediate enjoyment. MLS MDWO106858
Build your dream home on this cleared lot close to Pool! Community is minutes from DE & OC beaches. Community amenities- clubhouse, outdoor pool, boat ramp, tennis, club house & playground w/low HOA fees of $250.00 per year & very low DE taxes. Conveniently located off Rt 54 close to many restaurants, shops, golf & Freeman Stage. MLS DESU138964
6.95 Acres with 640 feet of frontage on Zion Church Rd Rt. Prime location for building and development. MLS DESU132268 PRIME LOCATION
Close to Fenwick and Bethany Beach's ready to be developed. Approx. density is 16 homesites 2.2 per acre 7.5 x 2.2 is 16 lots.10.22 acre parcel property will be divided at the ditch line and will be approx. 7.5 acres. Survey will be completed soon and paid for by seller. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS DESU 131682
31.84 acres close to DE and Ocean City MD beaches. Subdivision possibilities, or private sprawling estate. Property has been surveyed and is available in document's. Property runs on one side of Rt. 20, Zion Church Road with about 1468ft +/- on Deer Run Road. Sewer could be a possibility on Deer Run Road as sewer runs down that road but not to this property. It would need to be annexed into the sewer district and approved by County. MLS DESU132230
2BR/2BA corner unit at Thunder Island. Large living area that leads to the dining area and kitchen. There are glass sliders leading to a large balcony. Condo has an open feel with a large master bedroom with its own private bath, and there is a second bedroom and bath as well. Recent upgrades include a new HVAC inside and out in June of 2018, and newer washer, dryer and garbage disposal. MLS MDWO103762
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2705 PHILADELPHIA AVE OCEAN CITY - $875,000
12334 COLLINS RD BISHOPVILLE - $399,900
Currently a restaurant and 2 unfished condos above. Building sold with restaurant equipment Current restaurant tenant pays 30k for use of space. Prime location on corner or 27th. Finish the condos and maximize income potential. MLS MDWO100260
Large 2.94 acre waterfront lot in Bishopville. Build your dream home here. Lot is surrounded by estate homes & perfect setting for peace & tranquility. Lot backs to the St. Martins River. Pier & dock for multiple boats.No HOA's here or mandatory fees. St Martins river has water access to the ocean. This location is close to 113. Come take a look today & make that dream of building your dream house a reality. MLS MDWO105638
LOT 3- INLET ISLE LANE OCEAN CITY - $699,000
Direct bay front lot with the inlet as the backdrop! 165 feet of water frontage. Build your dream house and enjoy open Bay views. This lot will accommodate a large home and There is a deep water slip that can accommodate a 40 ft boat. MLS 1007914080
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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
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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Ocean City singlefamily home owners could receive a rebate on impact fees in the future. Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville presented the Ocean City Council with the review of impact fees over the past years at the council meeting on Tuesday. The impact fee on new construction was implemented in 2005. It is a one-time fee evenly applied to residential and commercial development and has resulted in cost-sharing of capital improvements. The fee is divided into three categories: infrastructure, water and sewer. It has typically covered 50 percent of capital improvements. However, council members in an April budget meeting said these impact fees discourage people from building in Ocean City, when Mayor Rick Meehan and the council members want to see an increase in Ocean City year-round residents. “I think that whatever we can do to not only encourage people to build, but to build and live in Ocean City and establish Ocean City as a primary residence benefits all of us,” Meehan
said. “It benefits all of our communities. It benefits all our businesses. It benefits spending on a year-round basis.” Meehan asked if there would be a way to give a rebate to those using their Ocean City houses as primary residences. Single-family residential impact fees collected $98,787, which make up 16 percent of total impact fees for FY19. According to the council, the 16 percent is not significant to the town, but it would be significant to a builder because it would be cheaper for them to build with a rebate or exemption. Neville said that he thought an exemption would be more complicated to implement and maintain than a rebate. “If the idea is to promote affordability and livability in the town, it’s better to have the program applied evenly and then have a rebate for programs,” Neville said. Neville and Meehan agreed that a rebate would be preferred approach because a homeowner would have a financial incentive to build and live in that Ocean City residence. Councilman Dennis Dare, however, pointed out that a rebate for single-family
homes would not be fair to yearround occupants of condominiums or mobile homes, since they also own and occupy their homes. “We do give a rebate to people in Ocean City, it’s called the homestead tax,” Dare said. The Maryland Homestead Tax Credit is meant to help homeowners with large assessment increases. According to the Ocean City financial department, a year-round resident of Ocean City will not see spikes in their property taxes from year to year because of the tax credit, whereas an owner of a summer home would see an immediate jump if the rates were changed. Councilman Mark Paddock agreed with Meehan that the rebate has a positive potential. “Looking at today’s real estate market, Mr. Mayor, it’s a perfect time to go through this and look at opportunities and ways in which we can stimulate redevelopment,” Paddock said. Neville will take the mayor and council’s suggestions into account and return with a full proposal in the fall, including how much a home owner would receive in a rebate and what the other ramifications could be.
Maintenance cut short because of high demand
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The Currituck dredging vessel was scheduled for five days of work in the Ocean City Inlet, but because of incredibly high demand the vessel left a day later, Aug. 9, to address concerns elsewhere on the East Coast.
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Despite being scheduled for five days of work, the dredge Currituck and its crew departed Ocean City Inlet last Friday after just a day of maintenance dredging there. “The dredge’s are in such high demand … and their schedules are always so in flux that it’s unfortunately not uncommon for them to end up here today, gone tomorrow, then back again,” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Spokesman Chris Gardner said. The Currituck returned to a maintenance yard in North Carolina Friday morning. Although the vessel and its crew were only able to spend a day doing maintenance work in the inlet, it
still managed to accomplish quite a bit, according to the Corps. On Thursday, Aug. 8, the vessel was able to dredge approximately 1,000 cubic yards of sand from the inlet channel, at shoaling hot spots between buoys 11 and 12. These locations are typical trouble areas for mariners, Gardner said. To put this into perspective, it would take about 100 commercial dump trucks to remove that amount of sediment. Sediment from the inlet will be taken to offshore of the northern area of Assateague Island, where it’ll be used to combat erosion on the south of the inlet. The vessel is scheduled to return to the Ocean City Inlet in a few weeks, but the exact date has not be set.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) The following took place at the Ocean City Police Commission meeting on Monday.
Pedestrian safety Mayor Rick Meehan mentioned during the meeting that he was concerned about parking near the Route 50 Bridge. Because of construction underway for a bicycle/pedestrian path, drivers have begun to park their cars on both sides of the road. Meehan said he notified the State Highway Administration with concerns about the potential safety hazard caused by the street parking. “Here we are promoting pedestrian safety … but we’re creating a situation where now people are going to be … crossing Route 50 in an area where there’s no signal, where it’s dark and where there’s no crosswalk,” Meehan said. Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said he would discuss the issue with the state police department during their next meeting.
Boardwalk scams Former Lt. Mark Pacini updated the commission members about his work as a reserve officer on the Boardwalk. One of Pacini’s updates was about stores on the Boardwalk using decep-
tive advertising. He said a few businesses on the Boardwalk would advertise sales and cheap prices on signs, but then charge customers much more money. For instance, a product advertised as $5 would be charged for $50. Pacini also mentioned a donation scheme. Around 13 Chinese tourists have been caught selling jewelry to people on the Boardwalk, claiming that the money would go toward a charitable cause. They did not have business licenses, or proper identification. These tourists have hit other cities in the United States, such as Las Vegas. Pacini gave the group a letter written in Mandarin warning them that they would be taken into custody if they failed to obey the cease and desist order. They left Ocean City last week, and should not be a problem in the future.
False alarm appeal A woman was fined $1,000 for false alarms coming from her home security system. The woman did not issue the alarms herself. She had been out of the country when a motion alarm in her home went off 13 times. She had the opportunity to appeal her fine, but did not come to the meeting, and the commission decided to take no action for her appeal.
Police call hang-ups puzzle members of OC commission By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) While this July’s calls for service remain level, if not reduced, in comparison to last season’s numbers, members of the Ocean City Police Commission were baffled by a spike in 911 hang-ups. Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro on Monday showed members of the commission charts detailing calls the department had received last month. Out of the top 25 calls for service, 15 areas saw a reduction in calls. Particularly impressive were the drops in city ordinance violation and controlled dangerous substances violation calls, which were reduced by almost half this July: 4,646 to 2,979 and 101 to 69, respectively. However, the number of callers who hung up on the police department doubled from 538 incidents in 2018 to 1,084 in 2019. “Police are dispatched every time there is a 911 hang-up to confirm that there is not an issue,” Director of Emergency Services Joe Theobald said. This means that time, money and resources are being expended at dou-
ble the rate of last year. Furthermore, these calls have been spread out citywide, making it even more difficult to pinpoint a cause for the 911 hang-ups. “Could it be in correlation to hotel occupancy?” Councilman Matt James asked Theobald. “I know we have a lot of people that call as a mistake from hotel rooms.” In many hotels, a guest must dial the number nine before making a call. James suggested looking at statistics from 2016 and 2017 to see if there was a relationship between the two factors. Mayor Rick Meehan asked whether it was a system issue. “No, but I think it’s something that we have to watch for another month … and look at a weekly basis,” Theobald said. In addition, Theobald suggested it could be legitimate hang-ups, and that callers may have simply decided that they no longer need the assistance of the police department. For now, until further investigation sheds light on this issue, OCPD will attribute the increased 911 hang-ups to accidental pocket dialing.
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Berlin man gets seven years for assault, rifle possession Baker threatened tenant with gun at Libertytown Road home in Nov. 2018 By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) A 56-year-old man will spend seven years behind bars after threatening one of his tenants with a rifle at a home on Libertytown Road in Berlin, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office said last Friday. Circuit Court Judge Beau H. Oglesby initially sentenced Berlin resident Joseph Baker Sr. to 20 years in prison on Aug. 9. However, all but seven years were suspended, according to the state’s attorney’s office. Following his release, Baker will be under supervised probation for five years. Baker stood trial on June 12 on charges of second-degree assault, illegal possession of a rifle by a prohibited person and illegal possession of ammunition. Baker pleaded not guilty, but a circuit court jury disagreed. The charges arose out of an incident on Nov. 4, 2018 at a home on
Libertytown Road in Berlin. Police went to the residence following reports of a landlord-tenant dispute involving a weapon. The victim, who Joseph Baker Sr. was one of Baker’s tenants, told authorities that Baker pointed a rifle at him and “threatened to ‘blow [the victim’s] head off.’ State troopers later apprehended Baker and discovered a rifle, shotgun and ammunition at his home. Additionally, troopers found that Baker wasn’t allowed to possess firearms or ammunition. Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser commended police for their efforts following the June 12 conviction. “We are grateful that no one was injured as a result of this defendant’s actions, and we applaud law enforcement for working to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals in Worcester County,” Heiser said in a June statement. Heiser said her office recommended that he serve 15 years because of his past criminal history.
Police arrest family members for drugs, knife and robbery No loyalty between cousin duo after one helps OCPD, then gets himself in trouble By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) A knife, drugs, money and betrayal were the highlights of an arrest made on Aug. 10, following an attempted robbery of a bike rental employee. Police arrested Joseph Anthony Peifer, 19, of Prince Frederick, Maryland after he was accused of attempting to steal roughly $200 in bike rental fees from an employee’s fanny pack. Peifer reportedly reached into the employee’s fanny pack and grabbed the money. He attempted to run away, but another employee tackled him, the court document said. Police said the employee attempted to restrain the suspect, but Peifer pushed the employee off him, dropped the money and fled the scene. Police responded to the incident, which is when they met Domonic Dziekan, 21, of Pasadena, Maryland, who claimed to be Peifer’s cousin. The report said that Dziekan told police that Peifer had a tendency to disobey the law, and was involved in a
hit-and-run and a DWI the previous night in Delaware. An officer asked Dziekan to call Peifer on his cellphone, and Dziekan complied with the request. The officer spoke with Peifer, and told him he needed to come back to the bike shop. Peifer refused until the officer told him that he would not arrest him. Peifer returned to the shop, and the officer arrested Peifer for robbery, second-degree assault and theft. Shortly after Peifer’s arrest, another officer was speaking with Dziekan when he noticed Dziekan was moving something around in his pocket. The officer reportedly asked Dziekan if had a weapon, and the suspect told the officer he had a knife. The officer seized the weapon, and found that it opened using a spring-assisted mechanism. The officer arrested Dziekan and searched his person. That produced a pill bottle containing 124 two-milligram Xanax bars, with no prescription. In addition, the officer found a bottle that contained cannabis residue. Dziekan faces charges of possession of a spring-assisted knife and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
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Weapons and drugs Police arrested Kyle Daniel Hein, 21, of Middle River, Maryland, on Aug. 5, after he was pulled over for vehicle equipment violations, including overly tinted windows and a modified exhaust. An officer and a K9 partner conducted a narcotic sniff, which came back positive, District Court documents said. The officer reported that they found tablets of oxycodone hydrochloride in the suspect’s wallet. Police searched Hein’s car, and found a knife concealed in the driver’s door pocket, and also on Hein’s person. In addition, police said several cases of ammunition were on the floor of the car. A case search showed that the suspect had a previous assault conviction,
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and was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition, police said. Hein consented to an interview following his arrest, according to court documents, and told police there were three rifles inside his Baltimore Avenue rental. Hein was arrested for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, illegal possession of ammunition, possession of dangerous concealed weapons, driving with blue lights and operating a vehicle with unauthorized window tint.
Disorderly conduct Richard Christopher Parsons, 40, of North East, Maryland, was arrested on Aug. 9, after he was accused of failing to cooperate with police and causing a public disturbance. According to court documents, three witnesses called the police after hearing a woman screaming inside of Parsons’ apartment near 25th Street and pleading for police assistance. An officer questioned Parsons, who claimed to be alone. But when police asked him how he got a cut on his nose, Parsons claimed to have received the cut in the ocean and then became belligerent, according to court reports. Another officer reported finding a
woman in Parsons’ home. The officer interviewed the resident, and she claimed nothing had happened and that the police were not needed. Police arrested Parsons for disorderly conduct.
Hit and run Police arrested Edwin Jacob Smith, 66, of Berlin, Maryland, on Aug. 10, after apparently crashing his car into a handrail near Somerset and Atlantic Avenue. In the police report, a witness claimed to have seen Smith crash his white Chrysler Sebring into the handrail, get out of his car and walk away from the scene and onto the Boardwalk. Police found Smith near Worcester Street. Smith claimed he was returning to his car, and that he had not consumed alcohol that night. The suspect did tell police that he had taken two Ambien pills the day before, the court document said. The officer arrested Smith and a subsequent search revealed a clear pipe and crack cocaine residue in his shirt pocket, according to the report. Smith faces charges of possession of controlled dangerous substances, driving while impaired, hit and run, fail-
ure to furnish written identification, failure to give insurance policy information and failure to control vehicle speed to avoid collision.
Highway shove Gerry Bowen Jr., 41, of Norwood, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Aug. 11, after he was accused of endangering a woman’s life near Philadelphia Avenue. A patrol officer reported seeing a woman fall and strike the road, facedown, in lane three of the highway near Philadelphia Avenue. The officer reported that he heard the woman yell, “You threw me in the road,” at Bowen. When the officer exited their vehicle, Bowen reportedly walked toward the officer and offered himself up for arrest. The report said that Bowen asked his companion if she wanted him to go to jail, which she replied affirmatively. The officer placed Bowen under arrest. During an investigation, the woman claimed that she and Bowen had been arguing when Bowen grabbed her and threw her into the road. Police reported that the woman had an abrasion on her right knee. Bowen faces a second-degree asContinued on Page 13
Second-degree assault for N.Y. man By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) A New York man was charged with second-degree assault on Saturday at a downtown Boardwalk hotel after an argument allegedly escalated into a physical confrontation. A hotel front desk employee told police Peter Guzman had asked her not to let Joselin Ambrosio in his room. The employee then saw Ambrosio walk toward room Guzman occupied. When the employee arrived at the room, the door was closed and she called the police after hearing what she thought were the sounds of someone punching a wall and a female choking.
Guzman apparently told police he and Ambrosio had argued over another girl while they were at a midtown club. They each left separately, with Guzman returning to the hotel and advising the front desk employee that Ambrosio was not allowed in his room, according to court documents. Police said Guzman informed them that he had money in Ambrosio’s purse because he had been in the water at the club. He also reportedly said he tried to get his money by grabbing Ambrosio’s purse, but that Ambrosio would not let go of the approximately $1,000 in it. Guzman added that he was pulling on the purse strap and Ambrosio hit him, police said.
Both Ambrosio and Guzman were arrested until Ambrosio told police that Guzman had thrown her facedown the bed and pushed down on her neck to prevent her from leaving. She could not remember exactly how many times Guzman threw her back on the bed, but said he did so multiple times, according to the court report. Ambrosio said she eventually turned over and Guzman covered her mouth with his hands to keep her quiet. Police said Ambrosio had a cut under her left eye and on the back of her neck. Police released Ambrosio and transported Guzman to the Public Safety Building.
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Group helps Ocean City homeless By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Homelessness is a complicated issue. It intertwines with poverty, mental illness, domestic violence, criminal justice, substance abuse and even inheritance. To tackle homelessness in Worcester County, several agencies in the region teamed up last year to form the Worcester County Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), a group that seeks to lend a hand to the homeless in their communities. Members of HOT include the Worcester County Health Department, Department of Social Services, Local Behavioral Health Authority, Local Management Board, County Board of Education, OCPD and Fire/EMS, OC Crisis Coalition, Atlantic General Hospital, Diakonia and Supportive Services for Veterans and Families. Partners include OC Faith Based Community, Open Kettle, Atlantic Club, Samaritan Shelter in Pocomoke, Lower Shore Health Insurance Program, Coastal Hospice, Dr. Pam Zorn, local law enforcement, Life Crisis and 211. “To provide access to basic needs and resources for those who are chronically homeless, homeless or at risk of homelessness by eliminating
barriers and reducing stigma,” HOT’s mission statement. Members of HOT presented to the Police Commission on Monday data they have collected from a year’s worth of outreach and work. “Three and a half percent of Worcester County children are homeless,” said Sara Howell of the Worcester County Health Department. “We are way above the state average (1.5 percent).” In addition, 42 percent of children in the county were eligible for free and reduced- price meals, while 16.10 percent of families were considered below the federal poverty level. Every two weeks, members of HOT go on outreach outings to provide homeless people with information and resources, such as referrals to shelters, food pantries, soup kitchens and health services. One of the first services the team provides, however, is attempting to get a homeless person government identification, which is often a time consuming process. “In order to get an ID, you have to have a birth certificate, a social security card and two forms of mail,” Howell said. “Well, that’s hard when someone is homeless and they don’t have a fixed address.” The team has been able to make 14
referrals for government identification this year, and consider that a huge success. As with everything, however, there’s a cost to the work the team does, and it’s staggering. “One of our guys actually has been to the emergency room 62 times this year, so he is costing us $85,000 between ER visits and EMS transport,” Howell said. To house the homeless at the cold weather shelter during the winter, it cost $11,806.01. Another obstacle is the rising cost of housing in Worcester County. Howell said that regardless if a homeless person wants to get off the streets, it means nothing if they can’t afford even a subsidized home. “We need help,” Howell said. “We’ve done this project with absolutely zero funding.” However, despite these obstacles, the team saw many victories as well. The team has had a 60 percent success rate in finding housing for members of the homeless community. This year, the Maryland Department of Health Employees awarded the group its Recognition Award for Exceptional Performance for its community efforts. See HOT Page 14
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HOT effort does not enable issue Continued from Page 13 “The whole goal of HOT is not to enable homelessness … but it is to reduce the barriers …to get them stable,” said Christen Barbierri of Worcester County Local Management Board. “We’ve had a lot of success on building trust, getting that first connection made and then moving them off the street.”
to communicate information regarding potentially harmful situations. At an August 2018 meeting, the commissioners agreed to make room in the FY19 mergency services operating budget to bring in Federal Engineering (FE) for consultation. Though FE claims to have never failed in their services, they also could not guarantee to fix the $4.5 million project. Birch updated commissioners on the system updates and recommendations during a January 2019 county commissioner meeting. Some of these recommendations included installing an omnidirectional antenna at Central Site Lane, establishing a problem reporting system for users, having the manufacturer, the Harris Corp. modify the illegal carrier threshold, continuing to monitor interference issues and re-banding if the same interference persists. However, the commissioners re-
fused to pass the motion for the proposed amendment or accept the system until they spoke with Harris officials. Despite following short- and medium-term recommendations, interference continues. The Worcester County Department of Emergency Services “is working to identify a plan to perform the physical work required for part of the process of changing frequencies” to alleviate interference, according to Birch. The goal is to find frequencies that are cleaner. Birch believes they will reband at least four or five frequencies. Birch said that the plan could be completed in house, with the help of contractors or completely outsourced. If the project is outsourced, the cost could be hundreds of thousands more than if it were completed in house. “This would require additional See RADIO Page 16
Worcester County jail holds on to ICE detainees, profits By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) As the immigration debate rages throughout the country, Worcester County quietly makes money, albeit not quite as much as it was bringing in at the end of last year. The Worcester County Detention Center in Snow Hill currently houses 141 Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees, according to Worcester County Warden Donna Bounds, who said the county receives $87.11 per inmate per day. With those numbers, the county would receive $12,282.51 per day and almost $4.5 million for the year. This is slightly less than the revenue reported last December 2018, however, when the jail held 151 detainees at $13,200 per day. ICE detainees, who are assigned to the center based on availability and
the circumstances of the case, according to immigration authorities, are housed separately from other inmates. No families are held in the jail, Bounds said. Bounds said 20 Wellpath employees on site to assure detainees’ access to healthcare and that the harsh headline-grabbing circumstances of other detention centers around the country don’t exist here. Detainees have clean bedding and access to toiletries, she said. Tours of the facility also can be arranged, although attorneys can meet with their clients at any time during visiting hours. Activist groups can also visit the center to give presentations, generally regarding immigrant legal rights, the spokesperson said. The other two centers that hold ICE detainees in Maryland are in Frederick and Howard counties.
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OPA fills three open seats following election Pines Board of Directors welcomes new members Janasek, Perrone, Rogers By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Vote totals for the trio of open seats on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors were unveiled last week, with Tom Janasek, Larry Perrone and Camilla Rogers topping the list of seven candidates vying for three-year terms. On Friday, Election Committee Chairman Steve Habeger announced the final election numbers, with Janasek leading the pack with 2,160 votes, followed closely by Perrone at 2,131, while Rogers secured the final seat with 1,753 votes. While the election results were un-
able to be validated during the homeowners Annual Meeting on Saturday due to a lack of the required 100 members needed to establish a quorum, an organizational meeting was then scheduled for this Wednesday to confirm the vote results and organize board leadership. After staging an unsuccessful election bid in 2016, first-place finisher Janasek credited subsequent membership on numerous subcommittees in assisting to build a knowledge base regarding issues of importance to Pines residents. “I ran for it three years ago and didn’t quite make it and figured out that I need to learn a little bit more about the Pines,” he said. “I joined a couple of committees, chaired a committee and got a lot of stuff done.” The election victory will require
Janasek to step down as chairman of the Environmental and Natural Assets Committee after two years in that role. “I’m going to be the liaison, hopefully, for that committee so I can stay involved,” he said. Perrone followed a comparable pathway to earn a seat on the board of directors and currently serves as chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee. After keeping a close eye on the now improved fiscal picture from his committee purview, Perrone joins the board intent on continuing the progress achieved over the last 18 months. “We are still trying to recover from two years ago when we were almost $1.7 million dollars in the hole,” he said. “We’ve now reduced that to
$890,000. We want to make sure we continue to watch our finances and get that number down over the next couple of years to zero.” Perrone said a top priority is working with existing board members to continue ongoing capital improvements. Rogers, who moved to Ocean Pines just as the financial turnaround was beginning to percolate, said the acclimation process went smoother than she had anticipated. “We moved here in January and by Christmas I had 50 people in my living room that I hadn’t known in January,” she said. “They were here for a Christmas party.” Rogers said after being embraced by the community in under two years, and subsequently being elected to the board of directors, she takes the newfound leadership role with appropriate diligence. “I realize that I have been here for a year and a half,” she said. “I have truly enjoyed it, but I think the most important thing is thanking people that had faith in me and I certainly won’t let them down.” With numerous insights gained from residents during the campaign, Rogers feels prepared to bring an additional spark to the already finely tuned board. “I am really looking forward to working with Tom and Larry and all the members of the board,” she said. “They’re incredible people who are really visionaries.”
Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors Vote Count Totals: TOM JANASEK: 2,160 LARRY PERRONE: 2,131 CAMILLA ROGERS: 1,753 PAULA GRAY: 1,407 GREG TURNER: 478 SHAWN KOTWICA: 235 EDWARD SOLUM: 191
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) The following took place during an Ocean City Transportation Committee meeting on Tuesday.
Sidewalk projects City Engineer Terry McGean explained to members of the committee how the Complete Streets program identifies priority areas for widening sidewalks. There are three criteria the group looks for: East-west streets that connect the Boardwalk to bayside, signalized intersections and where there is a high-level of bayside development. McGean used Robin Drive as a prime example, as it has very heavy pedestrian traffic. McGean proposed to widen the sidewalk on the south side from five feet to 10 feet, and on the north side from five feet to nine feet. To justify the project, McGean shared photos taken from Google Earth that showed obstructions on the sidewalk that take up space for pedestrians. In another photo, a woman can be seen walking with her baby carriage in the middle of the street, because of lack of space. There were concerns about how the project would affect parking, but McGean reassured the group that the loss of parking would be minimal. The members discussed together and agreed that the loss of parking would be worth the increase in pedestrian safety. In addition, Public Works Director Hal Adkins said that the project would include installation of fire hydrants, replacing a storm drainpipe and milling and resurfacing roads.
The committee members agreed to take the project to City Council for discussion on the July 19 meeting.
DPW South projects Public Works Director Hal Adkins updated the committee on projects undertaken by DPW South. Adkins said that all construction projects that DPW South had undertaken were well on schedule to be finished by the first or second week of November. Adkins said that the group wanted to install a traffic signal on Third Street and Philadelphia Avenue, prior to the summer of 2020, which would be about a $290,000 investment. City Engineer Terry McGean suggested taking a signal on Seventh Street and Baltimore Avenue, and putting it on Third and Philadelphia. McGean explained that the signal was installed in the 70s when the land east of Baltimore Avenue was a large parking lot, which generated heavy traffic. Now that the lot is gone, traffic is much less an issue, and the signal light would not be a loss in McGean’s opinion. Adkins then went on to propose adding a ramp on the end of Second Street to gradually elevate the east end of the street so it connects at the boardwalk so drivers could smoothly drive on or off. The last item involved the relocation of DPW South from its current location on 703 South Philadelphia Avenue. Adkins said that, unless he was advised differently, the group would tear down the metal building, leave the slab that is there, stripe the lot and the slab and create a municipal parking lot with 73 spaces.
OCPD DONATION Attorney Brian H. Clark, center, recently presented two checks, totaling $4,000, to the Ocean City Police Department. A total of $3,000 was donated to the Josh and Tommy Memorial Scholarship Fund, named after two police officers – Joshua Adickes and Tom Geoghegan Jr. – who died in a plane crash in 2013. In addition, a $1,000 donation will be used for the distribution of free bicycle lights to residents and visitors to ensure nighttime bike safety. Pictured, from left, are Reserve Officer (Ret. Lt.) Mark Pacini, Lt. Dennis Eade, Clark, Cpl. Mike Kelly and Pfc. Clifford Goggins.
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Property acquisition During a closed session, Councilman Tony DeLuca made a motion to purchase a property for $1.1 million, which would be used to expand a water treatment facility. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mark Paddack, and passed a council vote 5-1. Councilman Matt James opposed the purchase, while Council Secretary Mary Knight was absent.
New board members The council voted unanimously to appoint Steve Benney and Tim Nengel to the Ocean City Noise Board. The noise board works with property
managers and handles noise violations within the city. Mayor Rick Meehan swore the two into the position.
Traffic housekeeping City Manager Doug Miller discussed plans to propose an ordinance to amend Chapter 90, which would update language used in regards to parking fines. Currently, scofflaw is defined as any person who has received three or more unpaid tickets totaling $100 or more. Miller said the change was necessary because after the town switched to the new parking system it no longer gave out tickets. Instead, it sends out an administrative fee and the amount of the unpaid parking fee. He said that the ordinance was still being worked on, and would be presented to the council at the next meeting.
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RPC 11-year drought could be cleared in OP By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) The first residential planned community in Worcester County in 11 years is beginning the transition from the drawing board to development, as it works its way through the hearing and review phases of county government. Evergreen Village, a 90-house single-family home development by Blue Water Development, is proposed to be located on the northwest side of Beauchamp Road, north of Route 589. According to Ed Tudor, Worcester
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Local host families sought Life-Saving Station Museum for young overseas visitors programs run until Aug. 24 ASSE International Student Exchange Program partners with community schools (Aug. 16, 2019) ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, in cooperation with community high schools around the USA, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries, including Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few. ASSE students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture, such as food, sports and shopping. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving both the students and families a rich cultural experience.
In addition, ASSE students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are academically selected into the program, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests. To become a host family or to find out how to become involved with ASSE, call the ASSE Eastern Regional Office at 1-800-677-2773 or go to www.host.asse.com to choose a student and begin the host family application. ASSE International (formerly American Scandinavian Student Exchange) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, public benefit organization. ASSE is officially designated as an exchange visitor program by the United States Department of State, was founded by the Swedish National Department of Education.
(Aug. 16, 2019) The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum continues to offer its free annual daily summer programs until Aug. 24. Experience a different themed program Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. Monday’s program, Petticoat Regime, is a live performance that takes attendees back to the 1900s and introduces them to four women who were largely responsible for turning Ocean City from a sleepy fishing village into a vibrant ocean resort. On Tuesdays, the Ocean City Beach Patrol presents ways to stay safe in the surf. This program gives visitors of all ages the opportunity to learn semaphore, hop on an ATV and ask any beach safety questions they may have. Wednesday’s knot-tying program is presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
This interactive program will teach guests the ins and outs of nautical knot tying. Thursday’s program is All About Sharks. Get up close and personal with a mako shark jaw, and megalodon teeth and learn why sharks are needed in oceans. Friday’s Land Sky and Sea program will have attendees channeling their inner naturalist skills as they learn about what birds fly overhead and what swims in the sea. Finally, Saturday’s Aquarium Feeding program gives guests the chance to discover the wildlife that inhabit the ocean and coastal bays as they watch aquarium animals eat their morning meal. For more information, visit ocmuseum.org or email Christine@ocmuseum.org. The museum is located at the southern end of the Ocean City Boardwalk.
GIVING BACK Volunteer Bebe Antonini, left, and Art League Gallery Manager Katie Brown attend the Art League's Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on June 17.
SOLD During the First Friday opening at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Rose Bean of West Ocean City poses with her photograph, "Endgame," which sold to a collector during the Beverly Bassford Memorial Art Show.
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Meteorologist Justin Berk, front left, and nine others completed a 329-mile trek from the Western end of Maryland to the Eastern Shore in seven days. They arrived at the Ocean City inlet parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Group treks 329 miles to get to OC By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Ten people biked and trekked their way from the farthest corner of the western end of Maryland to the tip of the Eastern end of the state in seven days to raise money for childhood cancer. Former Baltimore TV weatherman and current meteorologist Justin Berk and nine others completed the sixth annual MD Trek at the inlet parking lot this past Saturday. Berk has made the journey each time to raise money for Just in Power Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides free therapies, supportive care and workshops in conjunction with the child and his or her family’s chosen medical treatment. Berk said he has a passion for fighting childhood cancer, as he had been mistakenly diagnosed with bone cancer at age 14, only to discover it was a staph infection. He created his first Maryland Trek when he was 41 years old, six years ago. The excursion began 3,000 feet above sea level on the mountains of Wisp Resort in Garrett County and
finished in the Atlantic Ocean at Ocean City. Dozens of people participated in various segments of the 329mile trek this year, which is exactly what Berk wanted. “The only way this thing could survive is bringing in new blood, bringing in new people,” Berk said. “I love the conversations I had just a week ago with people knowing what they had in store, but also not knowing what our week was going to bring, because I just knew it was going to bring a tremendous amount of adventure, stories and problems that we were going to solve, and we were going to get through it one way or another. “I feel blessed by every single person that was here,” he continued. “While my name may be on the logo and T-shirts, it couldn’t have survived without every single person here.” Berk and nine others traveled approximately 41 miles each day for seven days, with half of the trek done by foot and the other completed by bike, moving between eight and 10 hours a day. Part of the crew was support staff such as registered nurses and a professional photographer. The
entire trek was recorded by a drone. There were some ups and downs with this trek. There were many blisters and one man had an infection that needed to be treated at a hospital, only to continue with the trek once he was given medical clearance. However, there were many positive experiences as well. This year, the trek was held in honor of six children who are battling cancer. The trekkers were able to meet with each child throughout their journey. Most were in person, another was done through FaceTime, as she was too ill to leave her room. “We have the children that we honor, engage and are in contact with the team and with us during the week, because that is actually why we’re doing this,” Berk’s wife, Shannon said. “Another girl came out to see us after several months in the hospital for a bone marrow transplant,” Berk said. “She actually rallied her strength and her resilience to come out and meet the team because she was so impressed and honored that See TREK Page 27
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Jeep enthusiasts will be driving throughout Worcester County next Thursday when more than a thousand Jeep owners will turn the ignition for the coast’s 10th annual Jeep Week. As many as 1,400-1,500 Jeeps are expected to take over Ocean City and participate in obstacle courses, monster truck rides, parades and other activities. “It’s all about the Jeep enthusiast and the Jeep community,” Live Wire Media owner and event coordinator Brad Hoffman said. “It’s like the ultimate vacation for a lot of these people. They come down and they enjoy the end of the summer in Ocean City.” Jeep Week was created by Will Lynch and Chris Cropper 10 years ago as a means to promote businesses in Ocean City and provide an entertaining week for Jeep owners and enthusiasts. Hoffman joined the Jeep Week team five years ago as a sponsor. A Jeep Week kick-off party sponsored by title sponsor KICKER, Wicked Coastal, OC Jeep Week and Wicked Jeeps for vendors and early participants will take place Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the Clarion Resort on 103rd Street. “Some people wonder what Jeep culture’s all about,” Hoffman said. “There’s a lot of stuff for the kids to do. The monster truck rides are enjoyable. We have music at the event. We have a deejay spinning music, and I feel like it really kind of fits the beach. Jeeps have always been synonymous with the beach and beach culture.” There will be an early Jeep welcome at the Decatur Dinner in West Ocean City from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday. Jeepers can also participate in some nighttime activities as well. Hooters in West Ocean City will have an LED light show 8-10 p.m. next Saturday. There will be a contest on best lights and music by DJ BK. There will also be a Night Jam OC wrap party at Ponzetti’s on 142nd Street from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. next Saturday, featuring music by King Schascha and Black Dog Alley. Jeep parades will take place Thursday through Sunday from 7:30-9:15 a.m. The parade will begin at 29th Street and continue down to the inlet. Around 300 Jeeps will ride down the See JEEP Page 28
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A sea of orange welcomes the Maryland trekkers to the Atlantic Ocean at the inlet parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Trek raises more than $97K for child cancer treatments Continued from Page 26 we were doing this for her. And she is just a beautiful soul.” Last year, Berk raised more than $60,000. This year, the trek was able to raise over $97,000 as of earlier this week. Every $25 donated provides a meal for a child and each of the parents. For $75, a child receives a special “power pack” filled with various medicinal and recreational supplies. “Every $500 will fully treat one kid,” Berk said. “The ultimate goal is our nonprofit, Just in Power Kids, where we are raising money to provide free, holistic care for kids in cancer treatment and up to five years post-treatment.” The money is used for various treatment care packages, like therapeutic tool kits called “power packs” filled with bracelets and essential oils. In addition to creating the power packs, the trek is also funding healthy meals for cancer patients and their families. Berk also celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary with Shannon, who uses his experience as a physical therapist to help with the trek. Last year’s trek was special for Berk. After completing the trip, he got married on the beach to Shannon, who he met during one of his earlier cross-state walks. Shannon shared a story, an essay called the Starfish, with the trekkers and audience at the end of the journey. “A young girl was walking along a
beach upon which thousands of starfish had been washed up during a terrible storm,” she read. “When she came to each starfish, she would pick it up and throw it back into the ocean. “She’d been doing this for some time when a man approached her and said, ‘Little girl. Why are you doing this? Look at all these starfish on the beach. You can’t save all of them. You can’t even begin to make a difference.’ “The little girl seemed crushed, suddenly deflated, but after a few moments of silently chewing on the man’s words, she bent down, picked up another starfish and hurled it as far as she could into the ocean. Then she looked up at the man and smiled and said, ‘Well, I made a difference for that one.’ “The old man looked at the little girl … so small and thought about what she had said and was inspired,” she continued. “He joined the little girl in throwing the starfish back into the ocean. Soon, others joined in and all of the starfish were saved. “These starfish represent the understanding that we hold in our hands the power to change a life, a mind or a circumstance. Today, right now, we take this moment at the end of our long, grueling journey across the beautiful state of Maryland to honor those that have changed our world.” To donate or learn more about the trek, visit marylandtrek.com or email Berk at marylandtrek@justinpowerkids.org.
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Jeep Week events include obstacle course, parade Continued from Page 26 beach toward the inlet each day. Spectators can watch the parade from the Boardwalk. Parade participants are advised to arrive at the Jolly Roger parking lot on 30th Street early to ensure the parade begins on time. The 50-acre Jeep Jam at the MAYS Sports Complex in Pittsville, created in part by course builders Cropper of CC Customs, Chris Russell of Superior Contracting, and John DeForce, will return this year. Jeep Jam had replaced the original jeep obstacle course held in Berlin two years ago. “You have mild trails along with some rock crawling in a specific obstacle course area,” Hoffman said. Also returning for the second year by popular demand is the beach obstacle course, which will be located north of the pier between Somerset and Dorchester streets in Ocean City. “It’s a little Jeep course on the beach, which brings more participants, which brings more revenue and keeps it local,” Hoffman said. “This has some hills and different obstacles, not serious obstacles. A stock jeep can do it or a modified jeep, but it’s fun.” There are three shifts for the beach course each day except on Sunday, which only offers the a.m. course. The morning course runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The first p.m. shift will take place from 1-3 p.m. and the last shift will go from 4-6 p.m. Activities at the convention center on 40th Street next Thursday and Friday will run from at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. DJs will provide music each day. Children also might enjoy “Sarge,” a monster truck ride. “We’ve had ride trucks in the past, but this one is going to be really, really cool,” Hoffman said.
HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Don’t let your emotions get the best of you in a heated situation, Aries. You can come out on top if you remain calm and think through your responses with utmost caution.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there are a few different ways you can play an upcoming situation. Taking a back seat and letting another person lead the way may be the smartest strategy.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Jeep enthusiasts enjoy a beach obstacle course near the inlet pier during the ninth annual Ocean City Jeep Week last year.
Al Pine North America will bring a new display and activation trailer which will have all their products on display. The company will also do installations and sales on site as well. Last year, the company broke a world record on sales during the event, Hoffman said. The company will be offering Jeep Week-only specials this year. A KICKER XRV will also have a trailer with hands-on products. Vendors and representatives from I.G. Burton of Berlin, the title sponsor, will showcase various products throughout the week at the convention center. I.G. Burton will also welcome people to its dealership in Berlin on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for a Jeep sendoff, open house party. Andy Cohen from Junkyard Empire, a reality television series filmed at Maryland’s Damascus Motors, will make guest appearances throughout the event. “He’ll be on site hanging with the Jeep people and talking Jeeps and about Junkyard Empire,” Hoffman said. “He’ll be at the beach crawl, convention center and just be a part of Jeep Week this year.” This year’s Jeep Week is dedicated to the memory of Hoffman’s close friend, Sean Baker who passed away
last week unexpectedly. He was 41. “He was a friend of mine that designed a lot of the Jeep graphic posters and also designed a lot of our stickers,” Hoffman said. “He was our head judge for the show. Sean was just a big behind-the-scenes part of the planning of Jeep Week. “He was such a great giving guy,” he continued. “He always wanted to give and help out there in the trenches during the event, whether it was judging or designing or getting graphics ready or making sure the website was right. Those people don’t always get the credit when they’re behind the scenes because they’re not visible … his work is visible. He was a true artist and designer when it came to all that.” Jeep owners can still register for the event at www.oceancityjeepweek.com. General admission for the convention center and MAYS Sports Complex is $10. A two-day and three-day pass is available for $15 and $20, respectively. For more information, see the full schedule or to register, visit www.oceancityjeepweek.com. Participants also can register onsite by Tuesday or Wednesday morning. Call Hoffman at 443-366-5944 or email brad@live-wire-media.com.
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Three siblings from the Cope family, of Salisbury, are on three different crews in the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Pictured, from left, are Hannah, 18, Jacob, 20, and Jeremy, 18.
Cope siblings all members of Ocean City Beach Patrol By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Becoming a surf rescue technician for the Ocean City Beach Patrol is strenuous and competitive, but that did not stop three siblings from joining the department. Hannah, 18, Jeremy, 18, and Jacob Cope, 20, from Salisbury, have joined the Beach Patrol at various stages of their lives, but all three enjoy what they do: helping people and working on the beach. “I joined because I saw how much fun (Jacob) was having and he was part of something and I thought, ‘Wow, I want to be a part of that.’” Hannah, who’s part of Crew Three, said. “I decided at the last minute to try out and I didn’t think I was going to make it, but I did and I’m glad that I did and now I’m happy to be a part of it.” Hannah and Jeremy are triplets, though their other sister had no interest in joining beach patrol. Hannah joined the patrol last year, while Jeremy made the cut this year. The two younger siblings were inspired by Jacob, who works with Crew One. “My friends told me to try out for this test and I tried out and I love it,” Jacob said. “It changed my life. It’s definitely one of the best jobs.” Jacob has gone through the ranks, starting at Junior Beach Patrol when
he was 17, to becoming a surf rescue technician the following year and has become an assistant crew chief. According to Jacob, there has not been much of a difference between the two roles. “I’m just people’s bosses but I’m still with the same people I’ve been with for three years, so we’re pretty close, and I know they’re good guards so it’s nothing I have to worry about,” Jacob said. “I just do more scheduling, make more workouts and take care of the radio.” Hannah had also participated in Junior Beach Patrol for one year and enjoyed the progress as well as the chance to do something productive over the summer. “It feels good to help people and save people,” Hannah said. “I would definitely recommend this for someone to do over the summer.” Jeremy was the last of the Cope trio to join the Beach Patrol, though he had attempted to join last year when his sister had. He failed the fitness test last year due to illness, but was able to train and redeem himself this year, landing himself in Crew Two. “It’s like one big family, so it’s like the best job ever,” Jeremy said. “Anybody, no matter who you are, come out and try out.” All three plan to continue with the Beach Patrol next summer.
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Ordering a meal at Blue Fish on 94th Street on Sunday, Aug. 11, from left, are Brendon, Ellie, 5, Vivian, 7, and Kate Anderson of Towson, Maryland.
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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Assateague Coastal Trust and the Assateague Coastkeeper have joined Oceana and the Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for the fifth annual “Float for the Coast” rally this weekend to raise awareness for clean water and air and for healthy communities in the coastal area. Registration and check-in will begin at 11 a.m. today, Friday, Aug. 16, at 48th Street Watersports, bayside, with the flotilla launch totake place an hour later. “Last year, all of our participants met us at Fish Tales Bar and Grill and they launched from there and paddled down and convened behind the convention center and then paddled back to Fish Tales for the post party,” said Billy Weiland, Assateague Coastal Trust communications manager. “They’re welcome to bring their own kayaks or standup paddleboards.” Last year, 60 people signed up for the event. “This year’s theme is clean water, clean air and healthy communities,” Weiland said. “It seems to be the main theme around here that everybody is really pushing for.” The public is invited to join the float at no charge if they use their personal kayaks, standup paddleboards, canoes or any legal watercraft. A limited number of rental kayaks will be available and can be reserved for $15 at 48th Street Water-
sports. Participants will paddle from 48th Street to 40th Street and convene at noon for a rally on Isle of Wight Bay behind the convention center, where the Maryland Association of Counties will be holding its annual summer meeting. “Every political leader in the state of Maryland is in Ocean City on that Friday, including the governor,” said Assateague Coastal Trust Coastkeeper Kathy Phillips. “We know that many of Maryland’s elected officials, from the county level to the state level, will be at the convention center. So even though they might not be outside, we know they can hear us inside and they have opportunities to go to the windows or come out on the back deck and watch what’s going on.” After the rally, which will finish around 12:30 p.m., the group will paddle to Fish Tales on 21st Street, where a happy hour hosted by RAR Brewery will take place. Merchandise will be available for purchase. Registered participants will receive a Tshirt and a free beer ticket. The public can join the party for a $10 registration fee that will include a commemorative T-shirt featuring artwork by local artist Marc Emond. “Not only is it a fun day out on the water, but it gets people on the water together,” Phillips said. For more information or to register online, visit www.actforbays.org, Assateague Coastal Trust Facebook page or call Assateague Coastal Trust at 410-629-1538.
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Pines author earns bronze medal By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Ocean Pines author Diana McDonough received a bronze medal in general fiction for her published work, “My Mother’s Apprentice,” during the annual Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Book Awards in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Aug. 3. McDonough, who lives primarily in Ocean Pines but also spends three months of the year in Florida, was able to apply for the contest as her book fulfilled the requirements of being published between 2018 and 2019. This contest, while held in Florida, is open to authors nationwide. “I sometimes hesitate to enter contests, but as an author I think I’ve come to learn that people respect your work a little bit more when you’ve won a few awards,” McDonough said. “It gave me the little bit of confidence that I was looking for and some recognition as a result.” McDonough has been a resident of Ocean Pines for nearly three decades. Her first book in the series, “Stuck in the Onesies,” released in 2017, is set in Washington, D.C. and tells the story of the pursuit of women’s and civil rights during the 1960s. “My Mother’s Apprentice” spans more than three decades and is a story of friendship, addiction and learning to navigate the conse-
quences of one’s choices. “My Mother’s Apprentice” tells the story of the second generation, Karen and Ginger. Their paths might have been trailblazed by their mothers, but Karen and Ginger find many new ones to venture on their own. Karen does a good job as her “mother’s apprentice,” but Ginger chases a singing career to Jamaica in the midst of the 1970s reggae explosion. Meanwhile Karen, an aspiring author, initially finds she doesn’t need to go any farther than her own backyard. McDonough is currently working on the third book of the series, “Ginger Star,” which will take place in Jamaica during the 1700s. “It will be a continuation of the last story and it’s going to flashback to Jamaica in the 1700s back when pirates
reigned and women did not, so it’s going to show women’s struggles in that era,” McDonough said. “It shows a part of Jamaica that most people don’t see in a resort. It shows the real Jamaica.” “My Mother’s Apprentice” is available on Kindle for $7.99. Paperback copies are available for $15.99 at The Greyhound in Berlin, Bethany Beach Bookstore in Bethany Beach, Delaware, and at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth, Delaware. McDonough will hold a book signing at The Greyhound in Berlin on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to learn more about McDonough’s books, visit her website at www.dianamcdonough.com or the “My Mother’s Apprentice” Facebook page.
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NOW PLAYING ANGLER 312 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-7424 / www.angleroc.net Aug. 16: The Gifted, 5 p.m. Aug. 17: Lauren Glick, 5 p.m. Aug. 18: String Beans, 5 p.m. Aug. 22: Aaron Howell, 5 p.m. BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522 / www.beachbarrels.com Aug. 16: Scrapple, 9 p.m. Aug. 17: Beach Trip, 9 p.m. Aug. 18: Bingo w/ DJ Rupe, 6 p.m. Aug. 22: Ricky & Lennon LaRicci, 9 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com Aug. 16: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. Aug. 17: Thin Ice, 9 p.m. Aug. 21: Billy’s Birthday Bash w/ Thin Ice, 6 p.m. Aug. 22: Dust N’ Bones Duo, 8 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, Ocean City, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium. 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Aug. 16: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 4-7 p.m.; Lennon LaRicci, 811 p.m. Aug. 17: Sandra Dean, 8-11 p.m. Aug. 18: Jack Worthington, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 19: Just Jay, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 20: Jack Worthington, 6-9 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com Every Thursday-Sunday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CAROUSEL BEACH BAR - TSUNAMI In the Carousel Hotel, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com Aug. 16: Kaleb Brown, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 17: Pearl, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 18: Dave Sherman, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 20: Frank Moran, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 21: Jack Worthington, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 22: Randy Jamz, 4-8 p.m. CARRIBBEAN POOL BAR In the Plim Plaza Hotel 109 N. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City 410-289-6181 / www.plimplazaoc.com Aug. 16: Funk Shue, 1 p.m.; Natale Davis Band, 7 p.m. Aug. 17: Marching Dog, 1 p.m.; Permilla Project, 7 p.m. Aug. 18: No Byscuyts, 1 p.m.; Wes Davis, 7 p.m. Aug. 19: Dave Sherman, 1 p.m.; Johnny Mojo, 7 p.m. Aug. 20-21: Murphy’s Law, 1 p.m.; Upside of Down, 7 p.m. Aug. 22: Nate Clendenen, 1 p.m.; Spiffy & Friends, 7 p.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com Aug. 16: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; The Everafter, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 17: Shortcut Sunny, noon to 4 p.m.; Stratus Fear, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 18: Copper Sky, noon to 3 p.m.; Old School, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 19: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 20: Aaron Howell Duo, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Keri Anthony, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 21: Kevin Poole Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 22: Smooth & Remy Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Full Circle, 4-8 p.m. COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-6331 / www.cowboycoastoc.com Aug. 16: Jason Mitchell, acoustic, 6 p.m.; DJ Tops Cut Off Team, 9 p.m.
Aug. 17: Brody Kean, acoustic, 6 p.m.; DJ Tops Cut Off Team, 9 p.m. Aug. 22: Throwback Thursday w/The Marshall Tucker Band(ticketed event), 9 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street, Ocean City, Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 / www.duffysoc.com Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m. Every Saturday: Karaoke w/DJ Chuck D, 8 p.m. to midnight HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com Aug. 16: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 17: Chris Button, 2 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 18: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 19: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 8 p.m. Aug. 20: Dust N’ Bones, 6 p.m. Aug. 21: Dock Party w/DJ Billy T, 4 p.m.; Trivia w/DJ Bigler, 8 p.m. Aug. 22: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m. HOOTERS
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NEW CENSATION Ocean Club: Friday, Aug. 16 through Sunday, Aug. 17 to 1:30 a.m.; Innasense, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Stellar Mojo, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 17: Bobby-O on De Bay, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; High Five Swan Dive, 1-5 p.m.; Innasense, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 18: DJ Mike T, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; DJ Magellan, 4-8 p.m.; Triple Rail Turn, 5-9 p.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 19: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; Bumpin Uglies, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Aug. 20: Cornhole Tournament, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; BobbyO on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Goin UP on a Tuesday, 25 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m; Shake 3X, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Aug. 21: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Shake 3X, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 22: FREE Entry until 9 p.m.; Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; The Freddie Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; S.T.O.R.M, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB AND GRILLE 309 N. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com
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Shores writes book about working at Playland in OC By Lydia Woodley Intern (Aug. 16, 2019) As the sun set on a warm summer evening in 1980, families wander around the Playland Amusement Park with vendor snacks in their hands and children running ahead to the next ride. Workers dole out tickets for those trying to catch one more ride before closing time. Little did anyone know, the park would be closing that year for good. Playland Amuse- Earl Shores ment Park opened in 1965 on a narrow strip of land on 65th Street, featuring a variety of rides and exhibits. Playland closed for unknown reasons on Labor Day in 1980. Earl Shores, who was 20 years old at the time, was living in Ocean City for his second summer to work while he was enrolled at the University of Delaware. He worked at Playland in 1980 as a ride operator. Shores, now living outside of Philadelphia, remembers that last summer fondly as he recalls his year working at the amusement park in his new book, “Playland; Greetings from Ocean City, Maryland.”
The book takes a trip back in time to tell the story of the amusement park and considered one of Ocean City’s great oddities through Shores’ own experiences. It is no wonder why he calls this book his “love letter to Ocean City.” The 330-page book has at least one chapter dedicated to each of the many rides he operated. He wanted to make sure that readers felt like they were at the park. Some of the rides he writes in length about are the Rotor, which was nicknamed “Hell Hole,” the Monorail, Sky Ride and the Spider. Shores also shares his knowledge about the Hurricane roller coaster, which was the biggest ride in the park and the only traditional wooden coaster in Ocean City. He even shares about the rides that were not so much fun to deal with, like the go-carts that were harder to control at the time and made being in charge of them more difficult. But in the end, Shores remembers Playland as being a “very special place.” Many of the rides were sold to different amusement parks around the country after the park closed. The Monorail, Sky Rail and Spider were sold to a park in Ohio and the mascot that stood at the entrance of
the park went to the Magic Forest Park in Glen Falls, New York. The mascot is still standing at the Magic Forest Park for visitors to see. One of Shores’ favorite parts about working at Playland, besides the roller coasters, was watching the sun set over the bay. “It was one of the most unique and beautiful settings in all of Ocean City… . It was a thrill to watch the lights of all the rides come on as the sun set over the bay,” he said. He also remembers how his coworkers were always super nice. It helped that the hours he worked were See SHORES Page 36
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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) My path of intention peaks behind the tedious metronome of daily routines. Submission to repetitiveness could become a way of the existence; however, my passion for individualism entices me to a point of no return. But in the interim of progression, sometimes the smallest recollection can trigger a mound of cherished memories. I allow myself to taker a much-deserved break and for once let go of the future. A glass of Pinot Grigio sets the mood, but it will only be for one. It is hard to believe that this coming Christmas will be five years since the passing of my father. Some say time has a way of healing; I think it is more appropriate to say we learn to live with a particular situation and incorporate it into the challenges of life. My father and I adored caviar and every so often he would surprise me with a sampling of the finest fish eggs from all over the world. My mother and sister could not fathom such a liking. Caviar is one of those foods that you either scarf it up or walk away in disgust. I am so thankful that my palate relishes such a delicacy. It is a true blessing from the sea. The high cost and near-extinction of imported caviar should not deter one from serving this festive dish. There are many domestic caviars on the market: roe from American sturgeon, paddlefish, or salmon. Unfortunately, over-fishing ended our dominance by the early 1900s. If one decides to incorporate caviar into their menu, there are a few protocols you should know. First and foremost, fine caviar should be served very cold in a nonmetallic bowl nested inside a larger bowl filled with ice.
Caviar does not freeze until it is below 28 degrees, so you should store it in the coldest part of the refrigerator to get it as ice-cold as possible without it actually freezing, which can affect the texture of the eggs. Avoid metal utensils which may impart a metallic taste to the caviar. Choose servers and utensils made of glass, plastic, or traditional mother-ofSee SERVE Page 39
Shores discusses time working at amusement park Continued from Page 35 great for Ocean City life during the summer. Shores rarely worked more than 40 hours a week, so it gave him a chance to surf and hang out on the beach. Shores spent two years writing the book. He used his large collection of photographs and spoke with other people who worked at Playland at the time to help him put together the piece. “In short, it was the best job I ever had,” Shores said. The experiences Shores had at the park will stick with him forever. Shores never got the chance to work another summer like he wanted to after the park’s sudden closure. He realized that, “the things you love can go away unexpectedly.” When he visited Ocean City years later he was hit by the memories of Playland and wanted the chance to share the place he loved with everyone. “Playland; Greetings from Ocean City, Maryland” can be found in stores such as Trimper’s Gift Shop on Atlantic Ave., Bethany Beach Books, and the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. or online wherever books are sold for $15.99. For more information visit www.earlshores.com.
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GUEST SPEAKER The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City guest speaker on June 12 was Steve Habeger, left, pictured with President Dick Clagett, after he spoke about NASA's Wallops Flight facility.
LUNCHEON Cindy Ostrowski, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Worcester County Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc., left, spoke at the general luncheon meeting of the Republican Women of Worcester County on May 23 at the Ocean 13 Restaurant in Ocean City. She is pictured with Sandy Zitzer, first vice president of RWWC.
COURTS DEDICATED Ocean Pines platform tennis members dedicated their two recently-acquired courts to veterans on May 25. A memorial bench engraved with the words “O.P.P.T.A. Proudly Supports Our Military May 2019” was placed in front of court five. Along with the bench, five flags from each branch of the military were situated behind the bench.
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Serve caviar on top of hard boiled egg, garnish with dill Continued from Page 36 pearl. Purists will insist on a shot of the finest frozen vodka to accompany their caviar. If you prefer champagne, choose the driest version possible. Do not chew caviar, as you will lose a lot of the flavor. Use your tongue to feel the beads of goodness and taste the buttery fat. Take small bites of caviar. It is an expensive product and should be enjoyed and not gobbled up. And whatever you do, do not park next to the caviar setup and indulge. Partaking of more than two ounces is considered “rude.” Blinis topped with caviar are a traditional way to present the decadent dish. Blinis are tiny pancakes (1 ½ inches) that are generally made with buckwheat flour. I find that all-purpose and buckwheat flour yield a lighter product which highlights the caviar or any other food item you want to showcase. Fall is around the corner and blinis are a great item to have in your repertoire of goodies. A basic blini recipe follows: 1 ¼ teaspoon active yeast 1 cup luke warm milk ½ cup buckwheat flour
½ tsp. sugar ¼ tsp. salt 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. sour cream ¼ cup heavy cream 2 eggs lightly beaten 1 tbsp. melted unsalted butter, and vegetable oil. Combine yeast and milk in a large bowl. Mix well, then add buckwheat flour, sugar and salt. Mix thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to rise until bubbles appear on the surface, about 1 hour. Add all-purpose flour, sour cream, heavy cream, eggs and butter. Mix well, cover, and set aside to rise for 2 hours. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook blinis a few at a time. Cook until edges brown and bubbles appear on the surface, about 1 minute. Flip blinis, cook for 30 seconds more. Caviar can be served year-round, as an appetizer or an amuse bouche. If you are on a budget, consider a non-sturgeon caviar. Hard boiled eggs are a perfect accompaniment for any grade of caviar. Eggs need salt and caviar is loaded with sodium. A garnish of fresh dill completes a
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Only swim when ‘lifeguard’s in the stand,’ OCBP reminds By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” This is our trademark slogan that you will see many places throughout Ocean City. It’s not just a catchy phrase that you can see on the Seaboard boat, back of lifeguard stands and many other signs throughout Ocean City but more importantly a helpful reminder that swimming in unguarded water is never a good idea. A sad statistic from Ocean City is that 98 percent of all drowning deaths that have occurred in the past 80 years have occurred when the beach patrol was not on duty. Although this advice applies to pools, it is even more important when swimming in open water such as lakes, rivers and oceans, which have uneven bottoms, changing currents, poor visibility, sudden drop-offs and changes in depth. These factors make rip currents the third leading cause of weather-related death, according to the National Weather Service (NOAA), ahead of lightning, tornados and hurricanes (also sharks). I have noticed that people tend to leave their cares, concerns and common sense behind them when they come to the beach. No one can blame them, vacationers have worked hard and they simply want to enjoy their time by the ocean. Most people believe that nothing bad is going to happen while they are on vacation and that they will never be the unfortunate victim of an accident or injury while enjoying a day at the beach. The possibility of a tragedy occurring with a loved one is the furthest thing from their mind when they choose to go swimming without a lifeguard. This fact, unfortunately, came true again the summer before last when a man chose to go swimming at 7 p.m. after the beach patrol had long gone off duty and cleared the water of all swimmers. Caught in a rip current, the man was pulled into deep water as his wife and child watched helplessly. Beach patrol members working evening mobile patrol were joined by off duty beach patrol surf rescue technicians and fire department rescue swimmers and were able to locate his body, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. Unfortunately, this was repeated just a few days later when four foreign
workers from Ireland chose to swim at 6 a.m. Three made it back to shore. While the friends and family of the fourth will forever be changed by such a preventable tragedy. Another alarming statistic is that when untrained individuals attempt to “rescue” someone from the ocean, they frequently become victims themselves and this has been reported six times this summer at other East Coast beaches. It is important to remember that the ocean is not just a fun place to spend a vacation, it is a natural, ever changing dynamic environment and like all natural phenomena, if it is not treated respectfully it can be deadly. Even experienced swimmers and surfers have lost their lives swimming alone with no one to help them when things go wrong. Lifeguards and people dedicated to water/beach safety feel frustrated by these stories. There is no need for anyone to lose a family member on vacation. It is a tragedy that could be easily avoided. The ocean is constantly moving and changing. To the untrained eye it can look calm and safe, but currents on the calmest day can still be dangerous. Do not hesitate about approaching the lifeguard and asking about water conditions. They enjoy answering questions and educating beach patrons. Every member of the beach patrol is fully tested and certified before they ever have the privilege of guarding you, your family and friends. Their job is to recognize the danger and educate beach patrons about it. If you hear them blow their whistle, look and see who they might be trying to communicate with. It could be you. The lifeguards will use their flags to direct you out of harm’s way. Often during the summer we see a lot of wildlife activity out in the ocean. There could be whale sightings and very often, dolphins traveling close to shore. Although these creatures aren’t normally harmful to humans, it’s safer to simply move out of their way and let them pass. Lifeguards have a better view of what is going on from their guard stand and will move you away from the less dangerous occurrences such as these and the more dangerous situations such as rip currents. The beach patrol also enforces rules, ordinances and regulations that I am sure some of you find bothersome, but each regulation has been put in place for a reason. The beach patrol is responsible for See NEVER Page 43
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DONATION The Ocean City/Berlin Optimist club donated $15,000 to Believe in Tomorrow to complete the renovations in the Military House on Bayshore Drive in Ocean City which is used to host families with ill children. Pictured, from left are Charles Smith, Optimist president; Wayne Littleton, Optimist member and coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program; and Joe Hammen, Optimist treasurer.
SUPPORT Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City, left, presents Jessica Summers, shelter manager at the Worcester County Humane Society, with a check from the “Felines vs Canines” fundraiser, exhibition and animal-themed classes held in May at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.
NEW OFFICERS Ocean City Lions Club recently installed new officers for 2019-2020 service year. Pictured, from left, are Bill Christmas, tail twister; Doug Parks, director; Ken Robertson, director; Sean Williams, membership chair; Greg Bergan, 2nd vice president; Mike Hooper, 1st vice president; Jeff Quillin, treasurer; Steve McMillan, secretary; John Topfer, president; and Norm Cathell, outgoing president.
RECEPTION Members of the Democratic Central Committee Worcester County attended the Democratic Municipal Officials Summer Reception as guests of Pocomoke City Council Member Todd J. Nock. Democratic Municipal Officials advocate on the issues that matter to cities and towns, both locally and on the national level. Picture, in front, from left, are Joan Roache, Dr. Roxie Dennis Acholonu, DCCWC chair, Jackie Ward, Vicky Wallace and Laurie Brittingham, DCCWC members; and in back, Judy Davis, DCCWC member, Tom Wallace and Cyril Acholonu, Nock, Vincent Leef and Patti Locklett, DCCWC member.
T-SHIRT SALES GUEST ARTIST Helen Prah of Ocean City, the Ocean City Center for the Art’s artisan for August, shows First Friday guests her pine needle baskets accentuated with natural stone centers at the 94th Street facility.
Rick Rico, creator of the Facebook group "Ocean City Cool VIP Club,” recently presented the Worcester County Humane Society with a check for over $200. The group raised money by selling club Tshirts to members. So far, the group has donated over $500 to the no-kill Berlin shelter. He is pictured with Jessica Summers, WCHS shelter manager.
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Never underestimate power of ocean; swim near guard Continued from Page 40 maintaining a safe, secure and enjoyable environment for all of our visitors and ensuring that they may enjoy their vacation time. Please remember that if the lifeguard asks you to play ball at the back of the beach, fill in a hole, move to a designated smoking area, turn your music down or move an umbrella out of their line of sight, they are doing this to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable beach experience and can return for many more. We hope you enjoy your time here
in Ocean City. To help us keep you safe always check in with the lifeguard on the stand and never go in the ocean if the beach patrol is not on duty. This is so important to each lifeguard that they will clear the ocean of all swimmers before leaving their beach at 5:30 p.m. Follow the directions of the lifeguards and never underestimate the incredible power of the ocean. Remember our slogan and pass it on to family, friends or anyone whose life you value: “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”
Ecopsychology Series event on Assateague Island, Sat. (Aug. 16, 2019) Assateague Coastal Trust and the Delmarva Free School will host their second Ecopsychology Series Gathering that will take place on Assateague Island National Seashore on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. The gatherings are open to the public, initiate around a bonfire, and are an extension of ACT’s Trash Free Assateague program. The Trash Free Assateague program has seen a gradual increase in followers since it was first developed in February 2018 as an effort to bring awareness to the ever increasing waste and plastic consumption problem that challenges countries across the globe. Edward McMullen, an archaeologist, will be the featured guest speaker on Aug. 17. McMullen’s area of interest and expertise lies in the Chesapeake Bay and its archaeology and environmental history. He will bring a new element to the upcoming gathering, with a focus on learning from past cultural environments and how those lessons will shape the future along the coasts. The gatherings are led by DFS founder, Kelly McMullen, and ACT’s Communications Director Billy Weiland, who together bring a solutionbased philosophical approach to understanding the environmental issues and consequential challenges facing today’s modern day societies. McMullen, psychotherapist and founder of the wellness and educational co-op The Delmarva Free School, fuses many years of experience teaching and leading experiential learning circles and gatherings with her clinical background, training and personal and professional paths of study and research in ecopsychology, or the need for all humans to be connected to nature for well-rounded mental health and wellness. Weiland, who founded the Trash
Free Assateague program and ACT’s online journal, The Marsh, borrows from many of the philosophical concepts and ideas that inspire his writings in publication to lead the messaging behind the TFA program. “These gatherings are about encouraging people to get back to what matters, and to realize that the solution to many, and I’ll argue all of the problems facing society today are the result of an out-of-balance way of life because we are disconnected from the very nature of which we are a fundamental part – which we fully depend upon,” he said. Kelly McMullen, MA, LGPC, will introduce and co-lead the gathering circle. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs, musical instruments and homegrown garden herbs or vegetables. McMullen will share on the traditional history of cultural connections to the land, and help attendees to engage their own meaningful connections. This second gathering will take place on North Ocean Beach at Assateague Island National Seashore. Detailed directions, and further event information are available at www.ActForBays.org/TFASummer- Series-Gathering. ACT and DFS anticipate building upon the series of gatherings as a lead up to a community effort cleanup of Sinepuxent Road in October. Sinepuxent Road is located just miles from the National Seashore and has become a common complaint among community members voicing their concerns about the excessive amount of plastics and other trash that collects along the roadway. Those interested in attending the gathering should contact Weiland at billy@actforbays.org, or Kelly McMullen at thedelmarvafreeschool@gmail.com. www.ACTforBays.org/TFA-SummerSeries-Gathering
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DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2897192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street, Ocean City 410-289-6331, www.cowboycoastoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Hand cut steaks, beer can chicken and fresh seafood. We even pickle our own pickles for the best fried pickles you’ve ever had. Kids ride for free on OC’s only mechanical bull. Nightly drink specials, live music and national concert acts. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER South Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289-2599 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC, 3rd, 41st, and 70th street locations. Dayton’s Boardwalk famous fried chicken and seafood, cooked to order at S. Division Street. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ FROG BAR Inlet Village, Ocean City 410-289-3764 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Two-hour parking available at the Inlet Village parking lot (under the bar) free for bar patrons. Great place to sit and have a beer and relax. Enjoy appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and chowders while enjoying the view of the inlet and Assateague Island. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet, Ocean City 410-289-5121, 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, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ■ HOOTERS 5th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2892690, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Traditional or boneless wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Pet friendly oceanfront patio. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated between 3-4 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ SANIBELS, OCEANSIDE 32 106 32nd Street, Ocean City 410-213-7273, www.sanibelsoceanside32.com $-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Fresh local seafood, hand-cut steaks, daily selection of fresh oysters, lite-fare, handhelds and entrees. Happy hour daily, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring fresh oysters for a “Buck A Shuck” food and drink specials. Private party and event packages are available. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-2892525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981 See description under downtown location. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Carry out, delivery or dine in. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ THREE ANCHORS 7805 Coastal Highway Unit B, Ocean City 410-5248930, info@threeanchorsoc.com $-$$ | Full bar Serving up unique coastal cuisines and spirits. Enjoy local beer selections at both the upstairs and downstairs bars or grab a table on the second floor deck for
the clam strips casino and a swordfish burger, both local favorites. Open for brunch and lunch weekends and daily for dinner. Happy hour 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday at the bar. Smoothie and ice cream shack open daily at 10 a.m.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ ABBEY BURGER BISTRO OC 126th Street, behind the Holiday Inn, Ocean City 410289-2525, 410-250-2333, www.abbeyburger.com/ocean-city $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Large parties welcome. Craft beer. Award winning burgers. Voted Best in Maryland, Wild Game. ■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522, www.beachbarrels.com $ | Full bar Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday. Featuring primo hoagie menu where premium ingredients are fresh, nothing is pre-cut. Open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carryout and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 128th Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ MY THAI OC 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918, mythaioc.webs.com $-$$ | Beer, wine Authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups and sauces. Seafood, meat, vegetable and tofu. Desserts, beer and wine. Dine in or takeout. Lunch specials daily, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs,
steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ TEA BOSS CAFE 11805 Coastal Highway, Unit B (Food Lion Plaza) 410-213-4693 $ | Kids’ menu Bubble Tea, Sushi Takeaway, Ice Cream Rolls, Bingsu. Family and large group friendly. Newly opened cafe serving variety of Asian specialty desserts and sushi. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
DELAWARE ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations Accepted | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 4-6 p.m. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-2137655 See description under downtown location. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment everyday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight; Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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Bluegrass band to perform at Furnace Town (Aug. 16, 2019) Music will fill the Pocomoke Forest, as Furnace Town Historic Site hosts a performance of the Blue Crab Crossing Bluegrass Band, Saturday, Aug. 17. This annual homespun music event will take place at the site of the Nassawango Iron Furnace, from 4-8 p.m., with music beginning at 5 p.m. Food and beverages, including a variety of craft beers, will be available for purchase. The family friendly afternoon will offer entertainment and games for children and adults, amidst the town’s 19th century Village backdrop.
This rain or shine event directly supports the operations of and education and community programming provided by the Furnace Town Foundation. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased online, via Facebook and Eventbrite ticketing, and will be available on the day of the event at the gate. More information can be found on Furnace Town’s website, www.furnacetown.org, or be requested by e-mail at info@furnacetown.org. Home to one of the only surviving, and earliest examples of, a “hot blast” furnace in the United States, the site
Worcester County Economic Development STEM program Seventy-five students take part in summer activities then discuss experiences (Aug. 16, 2019) Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) immersion. That’s how 75 Worcester County students from middle school to college spent their summer. During the seventh annual Worcester County Economic Development STEM Summer Programs Recognition Ceremony on July 26, interns explained how their experiences working with program sponsors have shaped their educational and career goals. “Listening to the students recall their intern experiences with local businesses and discovering for themselves that strong careers in the STEM field are here and growing is encouraging,” WCED Director Kathryn Gordon said. “Our students are finding out for themselves that satisfying STEM careers will be here waiting for them when they complete their education.” Rahat Choudery, a rising junior at Washington College majoring in computer science, discussed her intern experience at NASA Wallops Flight Facility. “Being able to witness all the different ways codes can be used and how impactful it truly is continues to remind me why I chose this career path,” Choudery said. “Worcester County Economic Development STEM Summer Program truly made this summer a unique learning experience.” Henry Taboh, a student at Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in electrical engineering, recalled his ex-
was one of the few bog iron production sites in the country. The Nassawango Iron Furnace is recognized as a site on the National Register of Historic Places, listed in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties and is detailed in the National Park Service’s Historic American Engineering Record. Furnace Town Historic site is an outdoor museum and education center, located near Snow Hill. The Furnace Town Foundation, which operates the site’s 25 acres, provides community and educational
programming, sharing the lore of those who worked in service of the Nassawango Iron Furnace, and lived in the Pocomoke Forest. The Foundation stewards and interprets the village of historic buildings on site, and their collections, to provide connections to and understanding of the past and the natural world. For further information, contact Foundation Director Jessica Evans at 410-632-2032 or director@furnacetown.org.
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perience interning at Hardwire LLC in Pocomoke City. “Not only did I learn the inner working of a well-functioning business, I also learned different engineering principles and dynamics throughout my internship,” he said. “I am very thankful for this amazing experience for me and for my future.” The STEM program – which includes a college internship program, a high school leadership development cohort, and a middle school summer camp – helps high-achieving Worcester students make contacts and build networks with potential employers on the Eastern Shore, so that they know about the career opportunities available to them here at home. “A goal of this program is to engage our students early and often. We accomplish this by providing tiered experiences for students from middle school to graduate,” STEM Program Manager Fawn Mete said. “This program is designed to complement the top-notch academic STEM programs offered in Worcester County public school by providing on-the-job learning and real world experience.” Sincere thanks go out to the area businesses that provide STEM internship opportunities to our students: NASA Wallops Flight Facility, Atlantic General Hospital, Hardwire LLC, Martin Physical Therapy, Sentinel Robotic Solutions, Chesapeake Pediatrics, Peninsula Cardiology, State Ventures LLC, and Hanger Prosthetics. WCED will begin accepting applications this December for the 2020 STEM internship program. For more information, call Mete at 410-4581325 or email fawn@sinepuxentgroup.com
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Swim Ocean City presents $1,500 to OC Beach Patrol (Aug. 16, 2019) Swim Ocean City’s Founder Corey Davis recently presented a $1,500 check to the Ocean City Beach Patrol chapter of United States Lifesaving Association for its work during the Ocean Games on July 20. “I have been so blessed with the support from local businesses and organizations over the years. I like to give back any chance I can,” Davis said. Swim Ocean City is a local nonprofit organization that raises funds for research and awareness of traumatic brain injuries and promotes the positive effects that sports have on the brain and body. The OCBP Chapter of USLA is a local nonprofit, professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers.
USLA works to reduce the incidence of death and injury in the aquatic environment through public education, national lifeguard standards, training programs, promotion of high levels of lifeguard readiness and other means. Every July, Swim Ocean City, hosts Ocean Games – a competitive open water nine-mile and three-mile swim along the shoreline of Ocean City. The funds raised from this event support local charities and families as well as Johns Hopkins Brain and Stroke Rehabilitation Program. Since its debut in 2013, the Ocean Games has raised over $130,000. Ocean Games is widely supported through grants and many local Ocean City businesses. For more information, visit www.oceangamesusa.org.
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BOOK SIGNING Signing copies of the recently-published “Pete the Greek” are Pete Boinis, left, and author Dale Cathell, at the Ocean City Marlin Club in West Ocean City on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Cathell wrote the book about his good friend’s life.
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 11:00 AM. Chicken n dumplings, potato salad, Mac n cheese, candied yams, string beans, drink, rolls and corn bread. Dessert table. Cost is $10. Eat in or carry out. Proceeds benefit the Calvary United Methodist Church.
CHICKEN BBQ
Fri., Aug. 16 FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Fridays feature Land, Sky & Sea. Held outside the museum on the boardwalk. 410289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
FIBER FRIENDS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. are welcomed. Bring your lap work and join this informal get-together., Victoria Christie-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
5TH ANNUAL FLOAT FOR THE COAST 11:00 AM. An on-the-water-rally that will focus on promoting Clean Water, Clean Air, & Healthy Communities. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at 48th Street Watersports. A post paddle social gathering will take place at Fish Tales Bar & Grill on 22nd Street (bayside) beginning at 12:30 p.m. Registration is required for this event. Pre-registration encouraged: www.ActForBays.org/f4c-2019. The small registration fee includes an event T-shirt, one free beverage ticket and a commemorative gift. Info: 410-629-1538 or billy@actforbays.org. All participants will launch from 48th Street Watersports and convene behind the Ocean City Convention Center during the annual Maryland Association of Counties summer conference.
WOODSTOCK 50TH ANNIVERSARY FILM SCREENING Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:00 PM. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Featuring Moana. Bring a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. 410250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
Sat., Aug. 17 DELMARVA ESA SURF CONTEST #4 Assateague Island State Park, 7307 Stephen Decatur Highway, 12:00 AM. Amateur competition for surfers of all ages and abilities. Contests are subject to change due to wave and weather conditions. delmarva.surfesa.org/2019-summer-series.html
OCBP PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING Ocean City beach at, Dorchester Street, 9:00 AM. Ocean City Beach Patrol will hold pre-employment physical skills evaluations to fill openings in the 2020 employment roster. After orientation, applicants should prepare for a full day of testing. There are no pre-certification requirements and experience in ocean rescue is not necessary to apply. Candidates are strongly encouraged to pre-register by visiting www.ococean.com/ocbp, 410289-7556, http://www.oceancitymd.gov/ocbp
WALK WITH A DOC 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM. Meet at the Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street. There is a short presentation by a doctor on a current health topic followed by a walk at your own pace. Family and pet friendly. Michelle, 410-641-9268, http://www.atlanticgeneral.org/walkwithadoc
CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘BUBBLES!’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Create themed crafts using materials provided by the library. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Featuring books, singing and dancing. Stay to do the Make & Take craft afterward. For ages 2-5 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 11:00 AM. Put together wooden crafts kits using hammers ad glue for assembly. For ages 8 years and older. Register: 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
26TH ANNUAL POOR GIRLS OPEN Bahia Marina, 2107 Herring Way, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. View the daily weigh-ins and visit with area artisans and sponsors of the event. Try your luck on a one of a kind pink breast cancer awareness bike or purchase 50/50 tickets where the payout is always in the thousands of dollars. https://poorgirlsopen.com
BLUEGRASS, BREW AND BBQ Furnace Town, 3816 Old Furnace Road, 4:00 PM. Music by Blue Crab Crossing Bluegrass Band begins at 5 p.m. Food and beverages, including a variety of craft beers, will be available for purchase. This family-friendly event will offer entertainment and games for children and adults. Tickets available at the gate or via Facebook and Eventbrite ticketing. Event held rain or shine. info@furnacetown.org, http://www.furnacetown.org
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Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Saturdays feature Aquarium Feeding. Held outside the museum on the boardwalk. 410-2894991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
4TH ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW
FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 PM.
Sun., Aug. 18 BERLIN FARMERS MARKET Pitts Street and Main Street, Pitts Street and Main Street, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring more than 20 vendors including fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, seafood, poultry, farm fresh eggs, organic goods, wood working, beauty products and more. Also enjoy free crafts for kids, a variety of tutorials, a petting zoo and music provided by The Bilenki Duo., Ivy Wells and Allison Early, 410-973-2051.
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St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Food, Bake Sale, Trophies and TShirts. BBQ Chicken Sale. Half Chicken and Roll $8.00. Rain Date is Saturday, August 24, 2019. Registration 10:00AM 12:30PM. Oather Mumford: 443-614-6191
FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM
26TH ANNUAL POOR GIRLS OPEN Bahia Marina, 2107 Herring Way, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. View the daily weigh-ins and visit with area artisans and sponsors of the event. Try your luck on a one of a kind pink breast cancer awareness bike or purchase 50/50 tickets where the payout is always in the thousands of dollars. https://poorgirlsopen.com
SATURDAY STORY TIME ‘DR. SEUSS’
North Ocean Beach at Assateague Island Naitonal Seashore, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Meet at the pavilion at the south end of North Ocean Beach parking lot. The gatherings are open to the public, initiate around a bonfire and are an extension of ACT’s Trash Free Assateague program. Archaeologist Edward McMullen will be the featured guest speaker. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, musical instruments and homegrown garden herbs or vegetables. Detailed directions and further information are available at www.ActForBays.org/TFASummer-Series-Gathering. RSVP: Billy Weiland, billy@actforbays.org or Kelly McMullen, thedelmarvafreeschool@gmail.com.
STEM ‘SPACE JUNK’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Explore all the ways we deal with garbage bot on and off Earth. For children ages 5-12 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Willards Volunteer Fire Company, Rt. 346 and Main Street, 11:00 AM. Benefiting Jimmy Parker. Cost is $10 and includes half chicken, 2 sides, roll and can of soda. 410-430-1135,
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring live music, chef demos, children’s activities and other special events. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
SUNDAES IN THE PARK AND FIREWORKS Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Featuring live music by The Janglebachs (the music of the Woodstock generation) and free entertainment and activities for children too. Also, create your own sundae for a nominal fee. Additional ice cream novelty and beverage options are available for purchase. Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs. The night will end with a fireworks display at 9pm. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside the complex. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326.
Mon., Aug. 19 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Mondays feature a live performance of Petticoat Regime. Offering a glimpse into the lives of four influential women who were responsible for running some of Ocean City’s largest establishments in the 1920s. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
LAP TIME Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
LUNCH AND LISTEN STORY TIME FOR ADULTS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 1:00 PM. Story time designed just for adults. Hear a story read aloud by library staff, and you can bring your lunch (soft drinks pro-
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CALENDAR vided). Featuring everything from classics to contemporary literature. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
AM. Make your own sundae and celebrate another successful Summer Reading program at the library. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
LAP TIME Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 2:00 PM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE ‘TUCK EVERLASTING’ (2002) Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Light refreshments provided. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
RUNAWAY BRIDE WALKING TOUR Berlin Welcome Center, 14 S Main St., 4:00 PM. In celebrations of the 20th Anniversary of the release of Runaway Bride, the town will hold free walking tours every Monday in August. Tour guide Mary Raley will share stories of the filming and point out each location. There will be trivia questions in most of the downtown shop windows and visitors can pick up an entry form inside each shop or at the Berlin Welcome Center.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157,
SENSORY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ‘MADAGASCAR 3’ Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 6:00 PM. Families are encourage to bring their own snacks, blankets or pillows. Suitable for all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY TIME MOVIE ‘MONSTERS INC.’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. The movie will begin at 4:30 p.m. Before, during and after the movie enjoy crafts and activities related to the movie. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PAINT NIGHT Berlin Senior Center, 10129 Old Ocean City Blvd., 6:00 PM. Cost is $27 and includes all materials needed. Sign-up: Laura Thomas, 410-632-1277.
OC BEACH DANCE PARTY Caroline Street Stage, Caroline Street and the Boardwalk, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Free interactive entertainment and music by DJ BK from 97.1 The Wave. Bring a beach chair or blanket to enjoy the music and dance in the sand. 410-250-0125 or 800626-2326, http://www.ococean.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
Talbot Street beach, 10:30 PM. 410-2892800
DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876
Tues., Aug. 20 FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Tuesdays feature Beach Safety. Held outside the museum on the boardwalk. 410-2894991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Learn more about what services the library offers. Discuss library resources including eBooks, databases and the library catalog. Coffee and donuts provided. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ICE CREAM SOCIAL Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 11:00
COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Discover the therapeutic benefits of coloring at the library. Coloring books and supplies provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
QUARTER AUCTION Church of the Holy Spirit, 10001 Coastal Highway, 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6 p.m. Buy a paddle (or two, or more) and then bid on items offered at one, two, three or four quarters, based on the value of the item. Items include gift certificates, home décor items and wine baskets. Tickets cost $10 and include your first paddle. Additional paddles are $2 each or 3 for $5. Food will be available for purchase. Tickets: Church office, 410-723-1973; Jackie, 443-735-4275; or Cheryl, 410-4917749.
Wed., Aug. 21 Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, Crochet enthusiasts, needle artists of all skill levels are invited to join this group for a casual morning of sharing. Work on your own patters and exchange ideas. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Wednesdays feature Knot Tying. Held outside the museum on the boardwalk. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS FOR ADULTS ‘ALCOHOL INK COASTERS’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. All materials are provided. Reserve your spot: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 8:30 PM. Featuring How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Bring a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the movie may be held inside the hotel. 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling breast cancer (current patients and survivors). Lunch is provided. RSVP:
SUMMER CELEBRATION PARTY Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Featuring summer ready prizes, games and snacks. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PLAY TIME Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 7 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 6:30 PM 8:30 PM. Held Thursdays through Aug. 29. Featuring a variety of contests for all ages including sand castle contests, tugof-war, relays and more.
SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Free concert featuring Oh Boy (Buddy Holly tribute band). Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. It is recommended to bring your own seating. 410-289-7739, http://www.ocdc.org
BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM 7:00 PM. Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: 302-436-9577, 410-5240649 or BeachSingles.org
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Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127
Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Coastal Hospice provides grief support and education. Participants work together to help each other navigate through grief at their own pace. Free and open to the public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142
Thurs., Aug. 22 FREE MUSEUM PROGRAM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10:00 AM. Thursdays feature All About Sharks. Held outside the museum on the boardwalk. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org
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off-road park with trails and obstacles. Open to the public. General admission (includes both locations) costs are $10 per day; 2-day passes for $15; or 3-day passes for $20. The Beach Crawl staging is at Jolly Roger back parking lot each day at 6:45 a.m. prompt. The parade, beginning at 7:30 a.m., proceeds along the beach from 30th Street to the Inlet parking lot. The Beach Sand Course, on the beach north of the pier, in front of Somerset Street, offers 3 shifts: 10 a.m. to noon; 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Brad Hoffman, 443366-5944, https://www.oceancityjeepweek.com
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‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ PLANT CLINIC Tuesdays through September - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1-4 p.m. Bring your photos or bagged plant samples by and let expert Master Gardeners find solutions to your questions. Free service.
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Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The Off-Road Expo held at the convention center, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature vendors, vintage Jeep displays and show specials including parts. Jeep Jam, held 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mays Sports Complex in Pittsville will offer an
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Help Wanted. Year round Cook and Servers. Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50 West, West OC. Apply in person. Enter through Pizzeria if before 3 p.m. 410-213-7717
ACCT CLERK/ADMIN ASST - WOC Company has immediate opening for FT, year-round help. Duties include AP, AR, filing, bank deposits, Word Excel & other admin. duties. QuickBooks and Microsoft Suite exp. required. Send resume and salary requirements to: kclark@monogrambuilders. com. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Law Office. Part-time/fulltime. Computer, Word Perfect, Dictaphone, telephone and bookkeeping required. Familiar with E-filing a plus. Will train. Please respond by sending resume to PO Box 56, Ocean City, MD 21843.
Cleaner Experienced w/Check-In & Check-Outs. Reliable with own transportation. Will supply cleaning supplies. Excellent pay. Call Donna 301-7125224 for interview.
West OC Dental Office. Join our successful practice as a Dental Assistant PT/FT, M-F, no evenings or weekends. Great Benefit Pkg. Fax resume to 410-213-2955 or email: contact@atlanticdental.com Adult w/Some Carpentry or Other Residential Improvement Experience. Must have hand tools and transportation. Call 410-208-9150 or 410-726-1040. www.oceancitytoday.net
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CBD Supply MD shop now open in north Ocean City By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Ocean City residents and visitors alike can select from dozens of cannabidiol products to assist in pain relief or other ailments at the new CBD Supply MD store, located in the Food Lion Shopping Center on 118th Street. Cannabidiol, otherwise known as CBD, is a natural compound of the cannabis plant that can comprise up to 40 percent of phytocannabinoid, a molecule synthesized by plants, which can be used to alleviate human and animal ailments. This type of chemical, when used without traces of THC does not require a prescription to be purchased. THC is the chemical which causes the psychological effects in marijuana. Owners Ken Breeden and Keith Manley already operate several other CBD Supply MD stores throughout the state, with their headquarters based in Towson. The two have been selling cannabidiol products for over two years. “The reason that we really got into this as a business was that we had done research and we really liked the health and wellness benefits that CBD provides for people,” Manley said. “We just have seen tremendous results and change in the quality of someone’s life. “We love Ocean City and we thought for us as a mid-Atlanticbased company, it was a great way for us to reach out to a lot of consumers, because Ocean City is a huge vacation attraction for most people,” he continued. “A lot of our customers that are in our [other] store areas will vacation down here. It’s good for us to be able to have a hub down here that they can get products when they’re away.” Media coverage can lead to confusion regarding what “cannabis” is, Manley said. The terms “cannabis,” “hemp,” and “marijuana” all have different legal meanings and significance. “Cannabis” is a scientific and botanical term that has no formal legal definition or legal significance. It refers to Cannabis Sativa L, a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. From a legal standpoint, the word “cannabis” can describe a legal plant, like industrial hemp, or an illegal one such as marijuana. CBD derived from industrial hemp is legal under federal law and the laws
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Keith Manley, left, and Ken Breeden are the co-owners of Maryland CBD Supply MD store in Ocean City as well as 12 other locations throughout Maryland.
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The CBD Supply MD store is located in the Food Lion Shopping Center on 118th Street.
of most states; however, CBD derived from marijuana is illegal. According to Manley, CBD can be used to help the body with inflammation, chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, epilepsy, skin disorders and other medical conditions, though the owners warned they could not make medical claims about treatments. “I think if someone does a little bit of research, they can kind of come to their own conclusions about it,” Manley said. “We only work with the manufacturers that are very professional and have great results that back up the quality of their products. So, I
think there’s a difference. Trying to order something blindly online is a mistake. You really should come in and you should speak to a product expert.” Breeden and Manley receive most of their products from Honest Pharm Co, which produces products with little to no THC. The store, which opened in July, offers products ranging from conditioners, shampoos, lotions, makeup, vape pens, sleep gels, pet products, oils, edibles and even hemp-infused beverages. According to Manley, customers See PRODUCTS Page 54
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Potential renters should beware of possible scams when searching for rental properties online, and specifically, in many cases when searching on craigslist.com. The scam artist utilizes this site to advertise a local property, and goes as far as creating a fake email address and/or website in the name of a local realtor. The scam artist will then accept deposits on the property but that money is lost to the consumer as the property is not actually for rent, and the scam artist has no ownership in the property and no right to advertise the property for rent. Locally, this has occurred most recently on a property that was actively listed for sale in Berlin. The scam artist listed the house as being available for rent, with a lengthy reason as to why they had decided to rent the house and take it off the active market for sale. One clue in determining if a rental is legitimate when searching online ties back to the old saying, “If it sounds too good to be true…”, in most of these scam cases, the advertised rental rate is well below the going rate for similar properties to entice people. In this particular instance, the Berlin police were notified of the scam, and they in turn instructed the local realtor to “spread the word” about the fraud. The local realtor also had to contact the online email service provider to instruct them that the email address was tied to fraudulent activity and request that they disable the email address. “This sort of scam is particularly frustrating (and hard to stop) because the perpetrators could be anywhere,” said Jeff Karburg, director of the Identity Theft Program with the Office of the Attorney General. “Craigslist (and other online listing venues) have been fighting this for years.” If you are interested in renting a property that you have found online, and if it references a local realtor’s name, the best way to ensure that it is legitimate is to look up the agent’s office number and location, compare the phone numbers, and make sure you are calling the real estate office/agent direct. – Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Merchandise varies from edibles, cosmetics and vape juuls at CBD Supply MD store in the Food Lion Shopping Center on 118th Street.
Products for sale include edibles, oils and sleep gels Continued from Page 53 have had a positive experience at the store. “The Town of Ocean City has been extremely receptive to us,” Manley said. “People knew that we were coming over the wintertime when we were doing our buildout, so they were excited when we opened the doors. We have a pretty good reputation for hav-
ing really high-quality standards and products that we offer.” Beyond having trust in the quality of their products, the owners have been using CBD products to treat their own ailments. “I started using [CBD products] about a year and a half ago,” Breeden said. “I got hit with diabetes, thyroid issues, high blood pressure, cholesterol, the whole gambit. I couldn’t sleep either. I started using [the products], I started sleeping, all my inflammation started going away, my anxiety, stress and back pain – I’ve had multiple surgeries – went away. It was just amazing ... all the pain relief. “We just want to try to get as many people as we can on these amazing products to help them get off medications and opioids,” he continued. Breeden and Manley have plans to open additional stores in West Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Rehoboth Beach in the near future. “We always get new products that are coming out on the market that we get to sample and taste or play with us in some way,” Manley said. “So, it’s effective and it’s fun.” CBD Supply MD in Ocean City is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.cbdsupplymd.com, CBD Supply MD on Facebook or call 410-7755326.
Nancy Reither of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage was named one of America’s most productive sales associates as a part of REAL Trends + Tom Ferry America’s Best Real Estate Professionals, a ranking report produced by REAL Trends and Tom Ferry International. She is now a member of the “America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” and ranked Nancy Reither 17th for sales volume and 26th for individual sides for Maryland. REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals ranks over 14,500 residential real estate professionals solely based on their excellence in real estate sales during calendar year 2018. This group of highly successful real estate sales agents represents the top 1.5 percent of all real estate practitioners in the United States. To qualify for inclusion, an individual agent must have closed at least 50 transaction sides or $20 million in sales volume in 2018. For real estate agent teams, the minimum is 75 transaction sides or $30 million in closed sales volume.
Top agents Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Ocean City offices recently had several agents ranking in July for the Greater Baltimore Region: Nancy Reither, fifth; Dan Clayland, 10th; Jamie Caine, 24th; Peck Miller, 39th; Michele Pompa, 55th; Eric Green, 62nd; Chelsea Tull, 71st; Shawn Kotwica, 87th; Ed Galyon, 92nd; Terri Moran, 94th; and Mike Higgins, 97th.
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Eastern Shore org. announces $6.2M in grants awarded (Aug, 16, 2019) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced a recording-breaking total of $6.2 million in charitable grants for the 2019 fiscal year. As the region’s single largest annual grant maker, the funds were awarded through more than 1,700 grants supporting various community needs across the Lower Eastern Shore as well as more than 400 scholarships totaling $600,000. This most recent milestone brings the Community Foundation to $84 million in grants to the community since 1984. The Foundation also recently earned its third consecutive accreditation from the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations – the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. “Receiving the National Standards accreditation is a rigorous and comprehensive process designed to establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations,� said Community Foundation President Erica Joseph. “However, our donors are putting their trust in us, and accolades such as this attest to the strength and health of our foundation.� The Community Foundation will celebrate annual grant making achievements at the 2019 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Nov. 1 at the Fountains Wedding and Conference Center in Salisbury.
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore announced a recording-breaking total of $6.2 million in charitable grants for the 2019 fiscal year. The Community Foundation Board of Directors, in back from left, are George Whitehead, David Vorhis, Gayle Widdowson, Ernie Satchell, Ginnie Malone, Jim Jones, Duke Marshall, Lauren Taylor, Dr. Allen Brown, Dan O’Connell, Kathleen McLain, Dr. Annette Wallace and Melody Nelson, and in front, Dr. Carolyn Johnston, Dr. Julius Zant, Mike Truitt, Todd Hershey and Velda Henry.
The Foundation will report on its philanthropic activities during the past year, and announce winners of the 2019 Community Foundation awards, as well as highlight philanthropic initiatives that serve the Lower Shore. The public is welcome to attend the Annual Meeting, however tickets are required due to limited seating. For ticket information, visit CFES.org or call 410-742-9911.
As leaders, grant makers, and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore. Â It is a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors, and has provided $84 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984.
The CFES collaborates with individuals, families and businesses to match their charitable interests with community needs and strengthens local nonprofits through grants and resources. It is devoted to improving the regional community and believes in the power of philanthropy. Â For information, contact Victoria Kent, marketing officer, at 410-7429911 or vkent@CFES.org.
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PURVIS RECOGNIZED Dick Clagett, president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City, recognizes members as "Kiwanian of the Month" for their outstanding efforts during that period, and beyond. Pictured receiving the award for May 2019 is Bill Purvis, left, who chairs the club's Blood Bank participation.
(Aug. 16, 2019) The Town of Ocean City is accepting applications for the 2019 semester of Ocean City University. The free course invites residents and visitors to learn more about the town’s municipal government and services. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m., beginning Sept. 11. 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 Doug Miller, city manager for the Town of Ocean City. “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 25 students must be enrolled in the course. To sign up, visit https://oceancitymd.gov/forms/OCU Registration.pdf or call the city manager’s office at 410-289-8887.
DONATION The Delmarva Hand Dance Club presented a $2,000 donation to "Operation Seas the Day" on July 10. This is a beach week event for soldiers and veterans recovering from injuries sustained while serving, and their families. The beach week will be held Sept. 3-8 in Bethany Beach. Pictured, from left, are Delmarva Hand Dance Club Board Members Clarence Emmons, sergeant-at-arms; Joan McHale, recording secretary; Howard Simons, second vice president; Joanne Arter, chairperson events and donations; Kevin Mathews, exalted ruler Elks 2645; Judy Martin, treasurer; and Mac Smith, third vice president; and in back, Barbara McArdle, first vice president; Annette Reeping, of Operation Seas the Day; and Eileen Smith, club president.
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This bright and cheery 3-Bedroom, 2-bath home features a huge living room, formal dining room, modern kitchen with tile counter top, Farm style sink, Electric range with self-cleaning oven, Frost Free Refrigerator with ice maker and laminate flooring in the kitchen, dining room and hallway and bathrooms. Both bathrooms have been updated with new sinks, toilets and pluming. You will spend many happy hours in the large family room with family and friends creating memories. Enjoy relaxing on the patio after a day at the beach or pool. Located close to busline, restaurants/bar and indoor and outdoor miniature golf course. The community amenities include 3-pools (including a wading pool for the little ones), 2-tennis courts, 2-shuffleboard courts, 9-hole miniature golf course, Bayfront boardwalk with 3-fishing piers, canal front fishing & crabbing area, 8-acre wildlife sanctuary/pond with a 1/2 mile walking path 5-acre open park and street lighting (lamp post at every property). Additional amenities include city streets and sidewalks, city water and sewer, and city trash collection. The HOA dues are just $272.00 year. Sold Furnished For $234,500.00. We Are The Original Montego Bay Specialist Since 1971.
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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 11609 SEAWARD RD., APT. #70B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 13, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4859, Folio 230 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $150,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assess-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices ment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 333257-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-8/15/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12415 TORQUAY ROAD WEST OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Samer Ramadan, dated February 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4878, Folio 094 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $210,000.00, and an original interest
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said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential September 3, 2019 AT 3:20 PM damages, and any deficiency in the ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF underlying secured debt. The purGROUND and the improvements chaser shall not be entitled to any thereon situated in Worcester surplus proceeds or profits resulting County, MD and more fully de- from any resale of the property. If scribed in the aforesaid Deed of the Substitute Trustees cannot conTrust. The property is improved by vey insurable title, the purchaser’s a dwelling. sole remedy at law or in equity shall Terms of Sale: The property will be the return of the deposit without be sold “as is” and subject to condi- interest. The sale is subject to posttions, restrictions, easements and sale confirmation and audit of the agreements of record affecting same, status of the loan with the loan serif any and with no warranty of any vicer including, but not limited to, kind. A deposit of $85,000.00 by cer- determination of whether the bortified funds only (no cash will be ac- rower entered into any repayment cepted) is required at the time of agreement, reinstated or paid off the auction. Balance of the purchase loan prior to the sale. In any such price to be paid in cash within ten event, this sale shall be null and days of final ratification of sale by void, and the Purchaser’s sole remthe Circuit Court for Worcester edy, in law or equity, shall be the reCounty. At the Substitute Trustees’ turn of his deposit without interest. discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldif a corporation or LLC, must proberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard duce evidence, prior to bidding, of the J. Rogers, Michael McKeefery, legal formation of such entity. The Christianna Kersey, and David W. purchaser, other than the Holder of Simpson, Jr., the Note, its assigns, or designees, Substitute Trustees shall pay interest on the unpaid pur- Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC chase money at the note rate from (410) 825-2900 the date of foreclosure auction to the www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com date funds are received in the office CGD File #: 454559 of the Substitute Trustees. _________________________________ OCD-8/15/3t In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no BWW Law Group, LLC abatement of interest. All due 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 and/or unpaid private utility, water Rockville, MD 20852 and sewer facilities charges, or front (301) 961-6555 foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessOF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY ments, not otherwise divested by ratIMPROVEMENTS THEREON ification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, un10551 FLOWER ST. less the purchaser is the foreclosing BERLIN, MD 21811 lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes Under a power of sale contained and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, in a certain Deed of Trust dated Noshall be borne by the purchaser. vember 14, 2009 and recorded in Purchaser shall be responsible for Liber 5392, Folio 264 among the obtaining physical possession of the Land Records of Worcester County, property. Purchaser assumes the MD, with an original principal balrisk of loss or damage to the property ance of $146,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the Sub. Trustees will sell at public the purchaser shall fail to comply auction at the Circuit Court for with the terms of the sale or fails to Worcester County, at the Court go to settlement within ten (10) days House Door, One W. Market St., of ratification of the sale, the Substi- Snow Hill, MD 21863, on tute Trustees may, in addition to any AUGUST 27, 2019 AT 3:33 PM other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF defaulting purchaser, and the pur- GROUND, together with any buildchaser agrees to pay reasonable at- ings or improvements thereon situtorneys’ fees for the Substitute ated in Worcester County, MD and Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if more fully described in the aforesaid the Substitute Trustees have filed Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvethe appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Pur- ments thereon, will be sold in an “as chaser waives personal service of is” condition and subject to condiany paper filed in connection with tions, restrictions and agreements of such a motion on himself and/or any record affecting the same, if any, and principal or corporate designee, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail di- $12,000 in the form of certified rected to the address provided by check, cashier’s check or money rate of 8.500%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on
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AUGUST 16, 2019 order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit
Ocean City Today / Public Notices Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 324364-2) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-8/8/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 6266 TAYLOR LANDING RD. GIRDLETREE, MD 21829 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 12, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5170, Folio 17 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $157,500.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 27, 2019 AT 3:36 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other pub-
lic and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 333781-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-8/8/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12801 OLD STAGE RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David A. Ehatt and Cheryl Ehatt, dated May 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4727, folio 523 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on AUGUST 26, 2019 AT 3:40 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $20,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes (including agricultural transfer taxes, if applicable), and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good
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and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-42850). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-8/8/3t _________________________________ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17941 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Pinellas County, FL appointed Joseph Robert Furtek, 12098 Formby Street, Bristow, VA 20136 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert J. Furtek AKA: Robert John Furtek who died on July 06, 2018 domiciled in Florida, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Christopher T. Woodley whose address is 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Joseph Robert Furtek Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: August 01, 2019 OCD-8/1/3t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Ralph DeAngelus, 9421 Lake View Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Matthew J. Ortt, 10216 Willowbrook Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Black Salt Bistro, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Black Salt 1601 Atlantic Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Ocean Room, 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 21, 2019 @ 1:00 p.m. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-8/8/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 6:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(1) requesting a special use exception to allow temporary special event tents during Delmarva Bike Week, and also pursuant to Section 110-94(2)(b) an associated special parking exception to accommodate the tents in the parking area. The site of the appeal is described as Land Unit 4, 4.72 acs., 45th and 46th Street Land Condominium Plats, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway between 44th and 46th Streets, and locally known as the 45th Street Shopping Village, 4409 thru 4535 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland APPLICANT: V-TWIN PROMOTIONS, LLC (BZA 2532 #19-09400008) at 6:10 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code,
an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(1) requesting a special use exception to allow temporary special event tents during Delmarva Bike Week, and also pursuant to Section 110-94(2)(b) an associated special parking exception to accommodate the tents in the parking area. The site of the appeal is described as approximately 12 lots, Parcel 4363, Isle of Wight plat; located on the northwest side of 33rd Street and Coastal Highway, and locally known as Guido’s Burritos Restaurant, 3303 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: MICHAEL SCHLETTE, GENERAL MANAGER FOR GUIDO’S BURRITOS (BZA 2534 #1909400010) at 6:20 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(1) requesting a special use exception to allow temporary special event tents to include vendors during Delmarva Bike Week. The site of the appeal is described as Tax Map 0115, Parcel 1870A, Lot 13B of the James B. Caine Plat, Revised 1964; further described as on the northwest corner of 94th Street and Coastal Highway, locally known as Ocean Plaza Mall, 9701 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City Maryland. APPLICANT: V-TWIN PROMOTIONS, LLC (BZA 2535 #19-09400011) at 6:30 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to the design standards to allow stacked parking of 24 parking spaces for 12 multi-family residential units, which said parking spaces will be conveyed together with the said units as reserved parking for the residential units. The site of the appeal is described as Tax Map 0111, Parcel 5753, p/o Land Unit 2 of the 25th Street Commercial Land Condominium Plat, further described as located on the south side of 26th Street, and known locally as 20726th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: PECK MILLER (BZA 2533 #19-09400009) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-8/8/2t _________________________________ Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP Peter Buas, Esq. 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 Bobby Ray Waters, Jr. AKA Bobby Ray Walters Plaintiff v. James Thompson, et al. Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY
AUGUST 16, 2019 STATE OF MARYLAND Case No.: C-23-CV-19-000083
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this 2nd day of August, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, and by the authority thereof, that the sale made by Peter S. Buas, Trustee of the real property designated as Unit No. 9 and Boat Slip No. 9, in the Timberloft Townhouse Condominium, 122 Newport Bay Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, and reported in the above entitled cause, will finally be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of September, 2019; provided, a copy of this Order be inserted in a newspaper of general circulation published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 26th day of August, 2019. The Report states the amount of the Assignees' Sale to be $274,269.31. Susan Braniecki CLERK True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/8/3t _________________________________
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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 19-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-3 (Zoning - Boarding and Lodging Rentals) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on July 16, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-103(b). (Repeals the definitions of "Boarding and Lodging House" and "Country Inn" to prepare for other changes in definitions in subsequent sections of the Bill and to condense the numerous other definitions in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland for types of lodging facilities into a more succinct format.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Repeals and reenacts the definition of "Transient" in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article from one who occupies a structure for 30 days to one who does so for 28 days since short-term rentals are typically for weekly stays and not on a monthly basis.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Repeals and reenacts the definition of "Boarder or Lodger" and replaces it with a new definition for the term "Lodger" to be a person who receives sleeping accommodations for 28 consecutive days or less and a new definition of the term "Roomer or Boarder" to be a person who receives sleeping accommodations for more than 28 consecutive days.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Creates a new definition for the term "Short Term Rental (STR)" to describe all or a portion of a dwelling unit or accessory apartment rented to a lodger on
AUGUST 16, 2019 a basis of not more than 28 consecutive days. It excludes from this definition "bed and breakfast establishments" which are already regulated by Section § ZS 1-340 of the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article.) § ZS 1-105(c)(7). (Adds "short term rentals (STR)" to the list of uses permitted in all zoning districts. This would only apply to those properties having a dwelling unit.) § ZS 1-202(c)(26) and (27). (Repeals "conversion of a historic or architecturally significant dwelling to an inn" and "country inns" from the uses allowed in the A-2 Agricultural District by special exception but leaves "bed and breakfast establishments," which becomes the standard for the aforementioned uses. This streamlines the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to use a single term, "bed and breakfast establishments," instead of multiple descriptions of very similar uses.) § ZS 1-203(c)(4) and (5). (Repeals "conversion of a historic or architecturally significant dwelling to an inn" and "country inns" from the uses allowed in the E-1 Estate District by special exception but leaves "bed and breakfast establishments," which becomes the standard for the aforementioned uses. This streamlines the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to use a single term, "bed and breakfast establishments," instead of multiple descriptions of very similar uses.) § ZS 1-203(d)(11). (Adds the keeping of not more than two roomers or boarders as an accessory use in the E-1 Estate District, just as it is in other zoning districts that allow dwelling units.) § ZS 1-204(c)(11) and (12). (Repeals "boarding house" and "country inns" from the allowable uses in the V-1 Village District but leaves "bed and breakfast establishments," which becomes the standard for the aforementioned uses. This streamlines the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to use a single term, "bed and breakfast establishments," instead of multiple descriptions of very similar uses.) § ZS 1-204(e)(12). (Adds the keeping of not more than two roomers or boarders as an accessory use in the V-1 Village District just as it is in other zoning districts that allow dwelling units.) § ZS 1-208(c)(1). (Repeals "boarding and lodging houses" as a permitted use in the R-4 General Residential District since the keeping of four roomers or boarders is already allowed as an accessory use.) § ZS 1-215(d)(8). (Adds the keeping of not more than two roomers or boarders as an accessory use in the RP Resource Protection District just as it is in other zoning districts that allow dwelling units.) § ZS 1-340(b)(1). (Repeals and reenacts this section regarding bed and breakfast establishments to raise the number of allowable rooms in a "bed and breakfast establishment" from six to 20 rooms. The current use of "conversion of historic or architecturally significant dwelling to an inn" has no limitation on the number of rooms and "country inns" have a limitation of 20 rooms, all of
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2019 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-8/1/2t _________________________________
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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 19-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-4 (Taxation and Revenue - Rental Licenses) was introduced by Commissioners Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on July 16, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § TR 2-201. (Repeals this section of the Taxation and Revenue Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland regarding Tourist permits and renumbers Section TR 2-202 (Gaming permits) as Section TR 2-201.) § TR 2-106. (Adds this new section to Subtitle I (Licenses) of the Licenses and Permits Title of the Taxation and Revenue Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland to establish provisions for Rental Licenses; provides that the words and terms contained in this new section shall have the meanings and interpretations as ascribed by the definitions contained in Section § ZS 1-103 of the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland; provides that a license must be obtained by the property owner in order to rent any house, townhouse, apartment, condominium unit, cottage, cabin, manufactured home, rooming house, recreational vehicle, recreational park model, hotel or motel room, or any other building or structure or portion thereof as sleeping accommodations or any lot or parcel of land for the purposes of placing a manufactured or mobile home, recreational vehicle or tent, regardless of the length of the rental term; provides that the fee for a rental license will be established by resolution of the County Commissioners; establishes the information required to be submitted on the application for a rental license, including: a floor plan; the number, size and maximum occupancy of rooms in a hotel or motel; number, size and maximum occupancy of sites in a manufactured or mobile home park or campground; a copy of the lease agreement and rules for renters; names and contact information of owners, property managers and resident agents; and other information as determined necessary by the department to ensure compliance with this Title; establishes license terms (valid for one year), provisions for annual renewal, requirements for display of the
rental license; and requirements to include the license number in all advertising; establishes the uses allowed in accordance with the license, and restrictions on licenses which are not transferable, and provides that a rental license may not be issued unless the property is in compliance with all State and local laws and regulations; establishes administration and enforcement provisions by the department as determined by the County Commissioners; grants enforcement staff the right to enter the property for inspection upon permission by the tenant or with a valid search warrant; provides for notification to the property owner regarding violations of this section; empowers the department to take action to correct violations if not corrected within a reasonable period of time; provides that violations constitute a civil infraction; provides that penalties may include suspension or revocation of the rental license, fines, and filing of an injunction for corrections, and abatement of violations which pose an imminent danger to the health and safety of the occupants; provides that a revoked license may not be re-issued for a period of three-years; and provides that after providing the owner of the licensed property an opportunity to be heard, the County Commissioners may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any rental license issued due to: a material falsification of the rental license application; any activity conducted on the property which is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the public; conviction of a felony; a repeated failure to conform to rental license conditions, rules or regulations, or recurrent offensive conduct of persons on the property causing a public nuisance or disturbance as determined by the County Commissioners.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 19-4 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-8/1/2t _________________________________
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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 19-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-5 (Taxation and Revenue - Hotel Rental Tax) was introduced by Commissioners Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on July 16, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as
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follows: § TR 1-601. (Repeals and reenacts Subtitle VI “Hotel Rental Tax” of Title 1 “Taxation” of the Taxation and Revenue Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland to update the language with regard to rental units and with reference to State Law, and to make certain stylistic changes with regard to the language; the proposed revisions extend the hotel rental tax to any hotel or motel, at any house, townhouse, apartment, condominium unit, cottage, cabin, manufactured home, rooming house, recreational vehicle, recreational park model or other tourist home, or any other building or structure or portion thereof used as a place of lodging; revises the definition of “Hotel, motel, apartment , cottage or similar place” to also include any public or private house, townhouse, apartment, condominium unit, cottage, cabin, rooming house, manufactured home, recreational vehicle, or recreational park model where all or a portion thereof provides sleeping accommodations in return for compensation of any kind; revises the definition of “Room or building rental” to extend to any monetary or non-monetary compensation received for the rental of the above referenced sleeping accommodations; revises the definition of “Transient” to apply to a person who obtains any of the above referenced sleeping accommodations for any period less than four consecutive months; provides in the case of failure to report and remit hotel rental taxes that the County Commissioners may institute injunctive mandamus or other appropriate proceedings of law to correct violations and that delinquent and unpaid taxes shall become a lien upon the real property and collectible in the same manner as real estate taxes; provides that the County Commissioners may deduct a reasonable sum for the cost of imposing and collecting the hotel rental tax for the above referenced sleeping accommodations with the remainder of the total proceeds paid to the Mayor and City Council of the municipal corporation in which the sleeping accommodations are located.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 19-5 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-8/1/2t _________________________________
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BILL 19-6 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-6 (Taxation and Revenue - Mobile and Manufactured Home Park Licenses) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on July 16, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § TR 1-601. (Repeals Subtitle V “Mobile and Manufactured Home Park Licenses” of Title 1 “Taxation” of the Taxation and Revenue Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland to eliminate this subtitle which requires a license to establish, maintain or operate any mobile or manufactured home park in the County, which also serves to eliminate the excise tax for these uses, given that mobile or manufactured home parks will be regulated under the terms of Section TR 2-106 (Rental Licenses) as established by Bill 19-4 and Section TR 1601 (Hotel Rental Tax) as revised by Bill 19-5.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 19-6 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-8/1/2t _________________________________
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OF PROPOSED INCREASE IN HOTEL RENTAL TAX RATE WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-601 of the Taxation and Revenue Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, and at the request of the Mayor and Council of Ocean City, Maryland, the Worcester County Commissioners are considering adopting a resolution to increase the hotel rental tax rate imposed within every resort area within Worcester County on the amount paid for room or building rental by or for any transient at any hotel, motel, apartment, cottage or other similar place providing sleeping accommodations, FROM 4.5% TO 5.0%. The County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’
MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101 - GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE W. MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863-1195 at which the proposed rate increase will be considered. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on this matter. Both written and oral testimony will be accepted. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-8/1/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Demolition and Disposal of Structures at 5492 and 5496 Stockton Road in Stockton, Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the demolition and disposal of structures located at 5492 and 5496 Stockton Road, Stockton, Maryland 21864. Bid specification packages and bid forms may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Any questions must be submitted in writing to the Department of Development Review & Permitting, Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, by 1:00 PM EST on Monday, August 19, 2019. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM EST, Monday, August 26, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Demolition of 5492 and 5496 Stockton Road" in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Development Review & Permitting for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering 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 Edward A. Tudor, Director, Development Review & Permitting ,at the above address or by email to etudor@co.worcester.md.us. Email correspondence is encouraged. OCD-8/15/1t _________________________________
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Dump Trucks Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of two (2) new current production model Dump Trucks with a stainless steel 10-foot dump body and attachments and accessories for the Roads Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the “Bids” drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, August 26, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Dump Trucks" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering 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 Frank Adkins, Roads Superintendent, at 410-6322244, Monday through Thursday, between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm. OCD-8/15/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Corrugated Metal and Plastic Pipe Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of Galvanized Steel Corrugated Metal Pipe and HDPE Double Wall Plastic Pipe for the Roads Division of the Department of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the “Bids” drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a pack-
AUGUST 16, 2019 age by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, August 26, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Pipe Bid Opening Date August 26, 2019" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering 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 Frank Adkins, Roads Superintendent, at 410-632-2244, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. OCD-8/15/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of 20-Cubic Yard Recycling Containers Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of six (6) 20-Cubic Yard Recycling Containers to be used throughout Worcester County by the Solid Waste Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, may be obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, August 26, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Six (6) 20 Cubic Yard Recycling Containers" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering 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
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Service Truck with Hydraulic Crane/Hoist Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of one (1) 4x4 shop service truck with hydraulic crane/hoist for the Roads Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the “Bids” drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, August 26, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Service Truck" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering 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 Frank Adkins, Roads Superintendent, at 410-6322244, Monday through Thursday, between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm. OCD-8/15/1t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY (RPC) FLOATING ZONE EVERGREEN VILLAGE RPC NORTHWESTERLY SIDE OF BEAUCHAMP ROAD NORTH OF MD ROUTE 589 THIRD TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Sections 1-114 and 1315 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, application has been filed with the Worcester County Commissioners by Evergreen Vil-
lage, LLC to establish a Residential Planned Community (RPC) on property located on the northwesterly side of Beauchamp Road, north of MD Route 589 (Racetrack Road). Located in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, the property is designated on Tax Map 15 as Parcels 127 and 259. The Worcester County Planning Commission reviewed the Evergreen Village Residential Planned Community application at its meeting of July 3, 2019 and granted a favorable recommendation to the County Commissioners. Pursuant to Sections 1-114 and 1315 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 AT 10:50 AM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the Residential Planned Community and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being developed, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of building, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. A map of the proposed area, the staff file on the Residential Planned Community application and the Planning Commission’s file, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available for inspection at the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Government Center Room 1201, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 between the hours of 8:00A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Interested parties may also call (410) 632-1200. Diana Purnell, President OCD-8/15/2t _________________________________ JOSHEPH B. MATHIAS ESQ. OFFIT KURMAN 8171 MAPLE LAWN BOULEVARD SUITE 200 MAPLE LAWN, MD 20759
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17945 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDWIN M. LEWIS
AKA: EDWIN MICHAEL LEWIS Notice is given that Joseph A. Lewis, 7232 Stover Court, Alexandria, VA 22306, was on August 06, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edwin M. Lewis who died on April 13, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 6th day of February, 2020. 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. Joseph A. Lewis 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 15, 2019 OCD-8/15/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17952 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EVA MAE LEIGHT Notice is given that Laura Lee Leight, 37132 Carolina Drive, Frankford, DE 19945, was on August 08, 2019 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Eva Mae Leight who died on March 10, 2017, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of pub-
PAGE 64 lication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Laura Lee Leight Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott 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 15, 2019 OCD-8/15/1t _________________________________
Ocean City Today / Public Notices bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide bridge renovations in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Eagle’s Landing Cart Bridge Renovations may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 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 of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course in the Club House located at 12367 Eagle’s Nest Road, Berlin, MD 21811. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, September 30, 2019 by 4:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at the Mayor and City Council Work Session held on Tuesday, October 01, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: City Manager, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Room 230, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-8/15/1t _________________________________ ERIC T. FIFER JENSEN, HASSANI & FOCAS, P.A. 22 WEST PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, STE. 606 TOWSON, MD 21204
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BID SOLICITATION Eagle’s Landing Cart Bridge Renovations
The Town of Ocean City is seeking
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17955 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LEONORA C. ORDAKOWSKI
Notice is given that Todd D. Ordakowski, 26 Breezeway Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, was on August 12, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Leonora C. Ordakowski who died on July 29, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12th day of February, 2020. 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. Todd D. Ordakowski 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 15, 2019 OCD-8/15/3t _________________________________
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The Town of Ocean City is seeking qualified and experienced vendors to provide quotes for lumber for the Eagle’s Landing Golf Course Cart Bridge project and to be in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Quote Documents. Quote Documents for Eagle’s Landing Golf Course Cart Bridge Lumber may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Associate, Leila Milewski, at lmilewski@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 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 quotes. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Quote Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Quote Documents. Sealed or Electronic Quote Documents are due by 1 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2019. Quotes are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD 21842. Electronic quotes are being accepted and are to be submitted to Leila Milewski at lmilewski@oceancitymd.gov. Late Quote Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-8/15/1t _________________________________
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Building code adds another big burden When the Worcester County Commissioners put off adopting the latest version of the International Building Code, it wasn’t a manifestation of Eastern Shore stubbornness, or resentment at being told what to do by the state. It was common sense dictated by this county’s circumstances — a shortage of truly affordable homes and a construction explosion in next door Sussex County, Delaware that’s drawing from Worcester’s traditional base. Although building codes, plumbing codes, electric codes and fire codes are necessary to prevent corner cutting and shoddy workmanship, and to provide a certain level of safety, it always seems that every revision adds one more thing that makes building more difficult and more expensive. At some point, the consumer, who is supposed to be the beneficiary of all these required precautions, has to ask if he or she is the only one being taken care of by these regulations. Aren’t they also a little bit of a benefit to certain manufacturers who make the various code-required elements and maybe to the insurance companies that would rather not get beat up financially because of some construction frailty that could be corrected in the next revision? Further, the governments that impose these standards should ask themselves whether it’s better for someone to have a fairly sturdy and safe home that he or she can afford than it is to have little or nothing at all. The problem with codes, it would seem, is they’re written by and for people who can afford homes that meet their standards. As for everyone else, it’s a matter of it being better safe than sorry: If you can’t afford to be safe, well then, we’re sorry.
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Mr. Jordan goes fishing Now that the frenzy over Michael Jordan’s participation in the White Marlin Open has faded, it appears that the one question no one By Stewart thought to ask at the time was Dobson whether his chances of winning the thing would have been better if he had Scottie Pippen with him. If you don’t know who Scottie Pippen is, and find the above more confusing than it is amusing — a frequent circumstance some readers tell me — then you don’t know jack about the NBA, which begs the question: why would you care where Michael Jordan goes fishing? “News Alert! Michael Jordan has been spotted fishing in a two-quart saucepan at Exit 27 on I-95. Media crowd gathers!” “As I always say,” Jordan told the quivering mass media, “there’s the bounce pass, the overhead pass and the EZ-pass.” Don’t get me wrong, I genuinely admire anyone who’s the best ever at anything, and Jordan is that, but it would have meant more to me if I was a big follower of pro basketball, which I am not. That and, possibly, a Jordan travel agenda that read, “1. Go fishing; 2. Drop by mayor’s place (which he did); 3. Pay off Dobson’s mortgage (which he did not).” My lack of knowledge of pro basketball, as opposed to collegiate ball, about which I know just enough to throw money out of bounds at tournament time every year, is because I can’t play a lick and therefore am less interested. I couldn’t dunk a doughnut with a ladder even in my best days, while I could field a hot grounder in baseball, and was just good
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enough to get the stuffing, and other more descriptive terms, knocked out of me in high school football. Hence, my baseball/football preference, in that order, and my own amazement at being able to pull off a Scottie Pippen reference like I knew what I was talking about. I don’t. All I know is that Scottie Pippen was Jordan’s high-scoring right-hand man on all those championship Chicago Bulls teams, so it would follow, I thought, that … Forget it. Hall of Famer Pippen was a small forward, a position that sounds incongruous to me considering that Pippen is 6-feet, 8inches tall. That’s like going to the movies and having the small popcorn delivered to you in a frontend loader. Personally, because of my sports preferences, I would have been more ramped up if we had been visited by a baseball great. Say, Ted Williams, for instance. He wasn’t the greatest ballplayer of all time — for my money it’s Willie Mays no matter what the Babe Ruthians say — but he was the last hitter to break .400 for the season. Plus, he’s been wrapped up like a Mrs. Paul’s fish stick in an Arizona deep freeze these past 17 years waiting to be reanimated (no kidding). It’s just an opinion, but if you really wanted to stir up a crowd, you would bring in a formerly dead baseball legend. “Say, is that formerly dead Ted Williams?” “It sure is, except now he’s the hitting dead, as opposed to the walking dead, or the base-on-balls dead. Cool, huh? Not just cool, that would be huge. PS. to Mr. Jordan. It’s just a small mortgage.
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Berlin pays $26K more to clean up facility Additional invoices mount, funds authorized as closure lingers at town-owned park By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) The clean-up of toxic chemical at Heron Park – formerly known as Berlin Falls Park — continues after Berlin’s Town Council unanimously approved payment of two invoices totaling more than $26,000 during a meeting Monday evening. “What we’re doing is paying as we go,” said Mayor Gee Williams. Chesapeake Environmental Services Inc. is handling the clean-up process. A July 31 invoice for $24,809.23 to the town listed crews to “provide equipment and labor to complete a transfer of liquid caustic from the on site storage tanks.” Crews also needed to “rinse all storage tanks after they are loaded.” Moreover, it cost $9,039 to transport two tanker loads of liquid caustic, and there was an $11.661.98 disposal fee, according to the July 31 invoice. A July 25 bill for $2,131 was required to “provide equipment and labor to provide sampling of all liquids and soil containers.”
Councilman Dean Burrell moved to approve the payment. Berlin resident Marie Velong asked the Berlin’s mayor and council about the circumstances leading up to what has been referred to as a spill. However, the elected officials remained tight-lipped. “We’re very restricted in what we can say because of potential legal issues,” Williams said. The council unanimously approved the payment of a $107,524.83 invoice from Chesapeake Environment Services Inc. during a meeting last month. It detailed the labor and equipment required to “clean up and dispose of the contaminated soil.” That aforementioned invoice classified the chemical as a sodium hydroxide 50 percent (caustic soda or lye), a base chemical with a pH level of 13, which is higher than a neutral pH level of 7. The overall investigation stemmed from a Facebook post circulating on social media, which initially alerted people about the spill, Berlin’s Managing Director Jeff Fleetwood said earlier this summer. Town officials said they first learned of it around 11:45 a.m. on June 26. They then called EA Engineering, Science and Technology Inc., the town’s resident consulting firm.
Chesapeake Environmental Services and the Maryland Department of the Environment were also contacted. The spill was located “adjacent to two ponds,” according to a statement from Williams. He said tests were done and “no chemicals were found” in the ponds. Williams added that a chain link fence, silt fencing and an absorbent buffer were installed around the spill site following the chemical removal. After the initial clean-up, Town Administrator Laura Allen said “we received clearance from the fire marshal to have the fireworks” on July 3 at the site on Old Ocean City Boulevard. However, Allen said additional conversations between Chesapeake
Environmental Services and the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office last month prompted the closure. She anticipated the park would be shut down for about two-to-three weeks. As for the current timetable, it appears that it might take longer. Williams appeared optimistic about the timeline and hoped to get clearance to reopen the park by “the end of this month, early September at the latest.” However, he stressed that safety is crucial. “… We will only reopen that park when we [are] absolutely certain in every way we can that there’s no hazardous materials of any kind, anywhere,” Williams said.
‘Heron Park’ replaces name of former ‘Berlin Falls Park’ mously approved the name change at its meeting Monday evening. Jack Orris, vice-chairman of the Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee, addressed the mayor and council after formally proposing Heron Park See BERLIN Page 67
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Berlin Falls Park is no longer Berlin Falls Park. It is now “Heron Park,” as declared by the results of public poll. The Berlin Town Council unani-
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Chamber of Commerce urges public to say ‘no’ to OC drilling Trump’s offshore oil harvest strategy threatens integrity of resort town’s coastline By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is urging voters to contact Rep. Andy Harris (R-1) to vote yes on House Resolutions 1941 and 205 when the time comes to protect the Maryland coast coast from the Trump administration’s five-year drilling program. “Maryland and Delaware could be opened to offshore drilling at a moment’s notice,” a statement from the chamber said. “In Maryland alone, a catastrophic oil spill disaster risks 96,000 jobs and $6 billion in GDP.” President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April 2017, which aimed to expand offshore drilling in the Artic and Atlantic Oceans. Calling it the “America-First Offshore Energy Strategy,” Trump’s order would have revoked protections granted to millions of acres of federal waters by President Barack Obama. The thought of an oil spill of any kind has tourism officials and business people shivery at the thought. The 2010 BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig explosion has yet to fade from memory. The incident killed 11 people, and an estimated 3.19 million barrels of oil leaked into the Gulf in 87 days. According to the National Ocean Service, oil destroys the insulating
ability of fur-bearing mammals and water repellency of bird feathers. In short, the animals no longer have proper defense mechanisms against the environment, and can die of hypothermia. Animals also may ingest the oil, which could poison them. Trump’s order was blocked, however, after Alaska federal judge Sharon Gleason ruled on March 30 that the order was illegal, a Reuters’ article reported. Gleason based her ruling on the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OSCLA), which states: “The President of the United States may, from time to time, withdraw from disposition any of the unleased lands of the outer Continental Shelf.” Essentially, Trump can only remove certain lands from development, but only Congress can revoke the withdrawals. Still, this does not mean the threat of offshore drilling is gone, and so the Chamber of Commerce is pushing Harris to vote to protect the resort coast from Trump’s plan. The proposed measures would ban offshore drilling in the Atlantic, Pacific and Florida’s Eastern Gulf of Mexico, according to the press release. The group also promoted an event called the “Float for the Coast rally” scheduled for Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. at Street Watersports on 48th Street. “I support the ban included in the appropriations bill, and will review H.R. 1941 when and if it comes to the House floor,” Harris said.
Berlin Town Council approves new name following hearing Continued from Page 66 for the property on Old Ocean City Boulevard during a July 8 meeting. “On behalf of the committee, I encourage [the] mayor and council to support the name change,” Orris said. In a community survey, “Heron Park” had the most votes, apart from “I prefer a different name,” according to survey results. The survey closed on June 13. Of the 102 participants, 20 people chose Heron Park. “Berlin Falls Park,” “Adventure, Boulevard and Pride parks” followed suit in popularity. Additionally, 61 respondents elected to make other suggestions, including Berlin Nature Park or Berlin Ponds. The park’s critics proposed
“For Sale” and “Higher Taxes for a property we can’t afford park” as alternative names. Orris consulted this survey when making his pitch to the mayor and council. Mayor Gee Williams then pounded his gavel to convene a public hearing for the matter, but no area residents participated. Councilman Dean Burrell moved to accept the Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee and change the park’s name. Williams thanked Orris and other committee members for their efforts throughout the process. “I think as time passes, more pieces can fall together,” Williams said.
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Marlin snagged on Sunday after tournament ends By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) Following a week filled with excessive numbers of massive boats competing in the White Marlin Open, two area fishermen hooked the namesake catch after heading more than 75 miles offshore in a 24-foot vessel on Sunday. Just about to head inland after coming up blank after trolling the Baltimore Canyon on Sunday afternoon, Lee Ralston and Joe Harper caught a 50.5pound 85-inch white marlin. After a roughly 25-minute battle to pull the marlin onboard the modestlysized boat, Ralston said the pair were slightly stunned after taking a gander at the catch. “We’re like, ‘did we two idiots, that don’t know what they’re doing in some little boat, just bring this fish in?” he said. Ralston and Harper had ventured out to sea that morning in his 2400 Offshore Series Sea Chaser by Carolina Skiff, powered by a single 300 HP Yamaha outboard motor. Ralston admitted being cautioned prior to the voyage. “Everybody I talked to said, ‘You’re crazy man, you don’t have any backup if that thing goes,’” he said. See SMALL Page 69
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Area fishermen Joe Harper, left, and Lee Ralston were roughly 75 miles offshore in a 24-foot Carolina Skiff when they hooked a 50.5-pound 85-inch white marlin in the Baltimore Canyon on Sunday.
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Small vessel hooks billfish roughly 70 miles offshore Continued from Page 68 While not initially planning to head quite that far offshore, Ralston said he had taken the Carolina Skiff offshore fishing two times last year with his wife but estimated that he’d gone no further than 35 miles out. “Luckily, we got two really good days last year because in a 24-foot boat you’ve got to definitely pick and choose your days you go that far out,” he said. Ralston admitted to unexpectedly pushing the envelope this time. “I’ve never taken the boat that far,” he said. “I was hoping we had enough gas [because] it’s a 100-gallon tank.” Keeping a close eye on fuel consumption, Reynolds was surprised to discover three quarters of a tank remaining as he approached the canyon. “It was pretty bumpy and pretty rough on the way out but still a ton of fun,” he said. “Finally we started to get into 300400 feet of water and saw the Baltimore Canyon approaching and we noticed that we had only burnt about 20-25 gallons of gas at that point, so I knew we’d have more than enough for the way back.” Pushing beyond previous distances, Reynolds said his first time navigating to the canyon was eye opening. “You’re going for like 60 miles and you’re in 100-200 feet of water pretty consistently, and all of a sudden right at
the end within a half of a mile distance, it goes from 300 feet [and] just drops off,” he said. “You can literally count by the second the feet that it drops off [going] from 300 feet to over 1,000 feet.” Before dropping their rigs, Reynolds urged Harper to join him for a quick dip in the deep ocean waters. “I said, ‘you’re used to swimming in the mucky Ocean City water where you can’t see,” he said. “Once you get offshore you can open your eyes up under water and … you can see all around you. It’s Caribbean blue water.” After beginning to drag their baits through the water, Reynolds spied a nearby work boat and employed a feeder-fish approach. “I’m not going to claim, by any stretch, that I’m a pro at this so [when] we saw a fishing trawler out there … we started following it, figuring that they knew the waters better,” he said. Coming up empty after over an hour, Reynolds was about to throw in the towel. “We were kind of getting to the point where we had to start heading back because I told my mom and wife we’d be checking in [by 8 p.m.] and it was about a three-hour drive out,” he said. Right as the men were preparing to head towards shore, the fish was in the baits.
Lee Ralston, left, and Joe Harper display a prized white marlin caught more than 70miles offshore in the Baltimore Canyon on Sunday. PHOTO COURTESY LEE RALSTON
We said, ‘Alright, we’ve got another 20 minutes left before we have to reel it in,’” he said. “It couldn’t have been better timing. “That line on the port side just went off. I mean buzzing,” he said. For the next 20-25 minutes, “We were reeling in some, then the line would just take back off and you’d be fighting it,” he said. “We were ecstatic that we had hooked … something as substantial. “It was the coolest thing to see the marlin jump out of the water and … shaking trying to spit the hook,” he said. Finally able to haul onboard and gaff the billfish, the men photographed the catch and assessed the scene. “It looked like a war zone … after we had gaffed it,” he said. “Our boat’s not
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Kawatama Bridge. Two days of fierce fighting resulted in some minor Japanese advances, but they were unable to break Soviet lines and reach the bridge. Despite thousands of casualties, the battle was effectively a stalemate. Unable to progress further, and rapidly running out of artillery supplies, the Japanese decided that discretion was the better part of valor, and disengaged to plan another assault. By early August, the Japanese had some 75,000 Japanese and Manchurian troops committed, including the 7th and 23rd Infantry Divisions, plus cavalry, artillery, and anti-tank units, supported by some 300-500 planes in three Air Groups. On Aug. 10, the Japanese organized their forces into the Sixth Army under Gen. Ogisu Rippu, who planned an offensive that would begin on Aug. 24. But the Soviets had also opted for a decision. Alarmed at Hitler’s threats against Poland, Stalin wanted to be free from distractions in the Far East. Stalin was prepared to deal with Hitler, but he wanted to do so from as strong a position as possible. In early August, STAVKA, the Soviet high command, sent Lt. Gen. Georgi Zhukov, who was now in command of the newly established First Army Group, an additional 1,625 trucks from European Russia. This gave Zhukov the logistical base he needed for a decisive counter-offensive. The real battle was logistics, and here, Zhukov excelled. His nearest base, on the Trans-Siberian Railway, was 465 miles away across dirt roads. Zhukov estimated his needs at 18,000 tons of artillery shells alone, plus fuel and lubricants, food, and everything else needed to sustain a modern warfare offensive. Over the months, Zhukov built up a fleet of 2,600 trucks including 1,000 fuel trucks. Zhukov’s masterpiece assault began at 6 a.m., on Aug. 20. More than 57,000 Soviet and Mongolian troops moved forward along a 48mile front, supported by 500 tanks and 216 artillery pieces. Surprise was total. Soviet artillery outgunned the Japanese batteries, which were short on ammunition. Russian bombardments cut phone
lines, isolated Japanese units, and blasted apart flimsy dugouts. Two hundred SB-2 bombers, heavily supported by fighters, struck Japanese defenses and lines of communications. The Soviet bombers could fly at 20,000 feet, too high for the Japanese fighter planes. Soviet air losses were high, but they were able to establish air superiority over the battlefield. A classic combined arms assault followed, as thousands of Soviet infantry attacked the Japanese center, Soviet armor encircled the Japanese flanks, and the Soviet air-force and artillery pounded the Japanese from long range. The decisive factor was that Zhukov coordinated his armor with infantry, artillery, and air support. The Japanese, in the 1930s, were hampered by a limited manufacturing base. They could not build airplanes and tanks in sufficient quantities at the same time. The Japanese had opted to develop aircraft production. Now the Japanese paid the price, as Soviet T-26 and T-28 tanks chopped up the weaker Japanese armor. The Soviets had also learned how to counter the Japanese use of Molotov cocktails by converting their tanks to diesel fuel and putting wire mesh netting over vulnerable engine gratings. In the fierce fighting that followed, the Soviets cut around the Japanese southern flank, and then the Japanese northern flank, in a classic double envelopment. Soviet tanks, now behind the Japanese, linked up at the village of Nomonhan, trapping the Japanese 23rd Division. The Japanese fought back with desperate courage. One Japanese regimental commander burned his colors and committed seppuku, rather than surrender. Another died in a last, fanatic banzai charge against oncoming Russian armor. But it was all in vain. Soviet tanks, equipped with flamethrowers, supported by infantry, destroyed the Japanese strong positions one after another. On Aug. 26, a Japanese counterattack, to relieve the trapped 23rd Division, was halted by a Soviet tank brigade. The next day, the Japanese 23rd Division made a last bitter effort Continued on Page 74
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Continued from Page 72 to break out to the east. They were defeated. By Aug. 31, 1939 the Japanese had been driven back out of the disputed territory. Of 60,000 Japanese troops committed, by some estimates, nearly 45,000 became casualties. By Aug. 31, the encircled Japanese force had been surrounded and decimated. A few Japanese units managed to break out of the encirclement, but those who remained followed Japanese martial tradition and refused to surrender. Zhukov wiped them out with air and artillery attacks. The Battle of Khalkhin-Gol decisively showed the expansionist Japanese military that it was not a match for the Soviets — particularly while Japanese forces were still bogged down throughout China. The Soviets, under the brilliant command of Gen. Zhukov, combined their forces to stunning effect, while Japanese tactics remained stuck in a pre-modern mindset that valued honor and personal bravery more highly on the battlefield than massed forces and armor and artillery. The Battle of Kholkin Gol had forged the finest Soviet general of WW II, but the battle had far-reaching effects. When Hitler invaded the U.S.S.R. in 1941, Stalin used the 45 Siberian divisions to reinforce Zhukov’s forces that counterattacked the Germans in front of Moscow in December. Employing the same tactics that he used against the Japanese two years earlier, Zhukov was able to defeat the German assault on Moscow. His methods would be repeated time and again against the Germans until the final victory. The result was that the Japanese had no interest in tangling with the Soviets again, and instead turned toward the south and America, where they would face greater defeat. The defeat at Khalkhin-Gol had shown the Japanese leaders in Tokyo that an expansion to the northwest towards Siberia was no longer an option. Weakly defended and scattered colonial territories made far easier targets. Even the United States was deemed a less formidable adversary than the Soviet Union and, if the Japanese had not lost at Khalkhin Gol, they would probably have never attacked Pearl Harbor. However, although the Japanese probably took the sensible strategic course after Khalkhin Gol of targeting a “weaker,” unprepared opponent, they didn’t learn the combat lessons dealt out by the Red Army.
Mongolian troops fight against the Japanese counterattack on the western beach of the river Khalkhin Gol, 1939.
BT-7 Tanks in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol.
Honor and bravery remained central to the Japanese military mentality and, once her opponent had recovered from the initial onslaught, the United States was able to mass her forces and push the Japanese out of the Pacific and back to the Home Islands in one brutal battle after another. In a greater what-if scenario, if the Battle of Khalkhin Gol had not been fought, there would have not likely been a Russo-Japanese cease fire, meaning that the 45 Siberian divisions on the border would have remained tied up. Without these divisions on the Eastern Front, the Soviet Union may have been brought to its knees by Germany. Furthermore, neither Japan nor the Soviet Union let much information about the battle out. If Germany had known of Japan’s failure to invade Russia (something they were apparently counting on to tie up Russian forces in the Far East), then
that may have made Hitler’s Russian adventure significantly less appealing. However, Stalin was not going to let Japan off the hook easily. On Aug. 9, 1945 the Soviet Union launched a massive Blitzkrieg-style operation that put to shame all German Blitzkrieg attacks in World War II. The result of this was the Soviet Union took control of all of Manchuria, North Korea, southern Sakhalin Island, and the Kuril Islands in a matter of three weeks. It can also be said that the Truman Administration, in August 1945, seeing this formidable Soviet force on the doorstep of Japan, with the possibility of sharing the occupation of the Japanese Islands, deemed it unacceptable. With this in mind, the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Japan weighed heavily to deter the Soviet Union from any such move. Next week: Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
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OBITUARIES DOLORES MARIE DOLAN Ocean City Dolores “Lorrie” Marie Dolan, age 87, died on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 at her home. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Wilkins Dolch. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Francis E. Dolan, and children, Lorrie Dolan Daniel Dolan and his wife, Lonnie, of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, Michele Arnold and her husband, William, and Lori Thompson and her husband, Charles, all of Baltimore. There are seven grandchildren, David Arnold, Carrie Arnold, Rebekah Langford, Daniel Dolan, Shannon Dolan, Molly Thompson and Cameron Thompson, and 11 greatgrandchildren. Also surviving is her brother, John Dolch and his wife, Grace, of Pocomoke. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jacqueline Dorsey. Mrs. Dolan had been a secretary at the University of Maryland, Baltimore City. She was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church. She enjoyed reading, visiting nearby casinos, traveling (especially to Germany) and learning about and participating in her German heritage. A memorial service will be held on Sept. 8, 2019 at 3 p.m., at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Ocean City. The Rev. Frank Harpster, III will officiate. Friends may call one hour before the service. A donation in her memory may be made to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude’s Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, or St Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, Maryland 21842.
Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. JOAN LINDSAY SCHAEFER Ocean Pines Joan Lindsay Schaefer, age 84, of Ocean Pines died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center of Salisbury. Mrs. Schaefer was born in Rahway, New Jersey, and was the daughter of the late James Clark and Helen Alice (Smith) Lindsay. Joan Schaefer She retired from Thermoplastics as secretary-treasurer in 1998. Joan was a member of Community Church at Ocean Pines, founder and queen of the Red Hat Society (and would like Red Hatters to wear full regalia at the memorial service) and member of the Women’s Republican Club. She was a volunteer coordinator at Atlantic General Hospital and in January of 2009, she became president of the AGH Auxiliary for a one-year term. She was also active in NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness). She is survived by three daughters, Wendy E. Schaefer of Greenville, South Carolina, C. Daneen Dotterweich and husband, John, of Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, and Katharine L. Schaefer of Berlin; two sons, Gregg E. Schaefer and wife, Ann Marie, of Stephens City, Virginia, and James Schaefer of Berlin; five grandchildren, Todd Dotterweich, Scott Dotterwich, Lindsay Schaefer, Cory Schaefer and Katie Blair Schaefer; and two great-grandchildren, Samatha Dotterweich and Charlotte Dotterweich. She was preceded in death by her
husband, John Edward Schaefer in 2013, and two brothers, Thomas and James Lindsay. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at Community Church At Ocean Pines, with Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Inurnment was in the Garden Of The Pines Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: NAMI Maryland, namimd.org/, and note Lower Shore with donation. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. DONALD LEE BUNTING, SR. Centreville Donald Lee Bunting, Sr., age 80, died on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 at Coastal Hospice in Centreville, Maryland. Born in Frankford, Delaware, he was the son of the late Franklin and Ethel Ketterman Bunting. He is survived by his wife, Ann D. Bunting, Sr. Bunting; brother, Gerald and his wife, Jane; and children, William Bunting and his wife, Donna, of Tweed, Canada, Sherry Adkins and husband, Jeff, of Salisbury, Mark Bunting of Newark, Maryland, Susan Riley of Newark, Maryland, Donald Bunting, Jr. and his wife, Tracy, of Georgetown, Delaware, Kim Bunting of Berlin; and stepson, Louis Witt and his wife, Roxanne, of Cordova, Delaware. There are two grandchildren, Ryan Powell and Angelina Bunting; two step-grandchildren, Amber and Charlotte Witt; and three greatgrandchildren, Connor, Gracelyn and Abel Powell. Also surviving is Grace Waterhouse, mother of his children, several nieces and nephews and a host of
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friends. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Adkins, and a brother, David Ray Taylor. Mr. Bunting served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956-1959, then joined the Merchant Marines, serving until 1962. He later worked as an electrician for Teco for 25 years. Donald loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He also enjoyed raising vegetables in his yearly garden. The Buntings would like to thank Tommy Elmer Higgs and his family for making them a special part of their family for the past 31 years. Tommy was Donald’s “right arm,” and always there when he needed him. A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor John Oltman officiated. Interment was private for the family. A donation in his memory may be made to: Compass Regional Hospice Inc., 160 Coursevall Dr., Centreville, Maryland 21617. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ANN IRENE BUNTING Henderson Ann Irene Bunting, age 74, died on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 at her home. Born in Oswego, New York, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Myrtle Hubbard Worden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ann Bunting Bunting, Sr., and two sons, Richard and Wendall Witt. She is survived by her son, Robert Witt and his wife, Roxanne, of Cordova, Maryland. There are two grandchildren, Amber Lynn and Charlotte Ann Witt. Also surviving are her step-children, Mark Bunting of Newark, Maryland, William Bunting and his wife, Donna, of Tweed, Canada, Donald Bunting, Jr. and his wife, Tracy, of Georgetown, Delaware, Sherry Adkins and her husband, Jeff, of Salisbury, Susan Riley of Newark, Maryland, and Kim Bunting of Berlin. Mrs. Bunting had worked as a laundress for William Hill Manor Nursing Home. After retiring from there she worked at Walmart. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed gardening, and being with her husband and her extended family. An animal lover, she was also preceded in death by her devoted dogs. A funeral service was held for her and her husband, Donald, on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor John Oltman officiated. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery near
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OBITUARIES Berlin. In lieu of flowers, a donation in their memory may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1315 Mt. Hermon Rd., Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. DEBORAH ROSE GOELLER Snow Hill Deborah Rose Goeller passed away on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 at her home in Snow Hill, Maryland, surrounded by her family. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Tomaschko and Rose Huber Tomaschko. She is survived by Deborah Goeller her husband, Guy; her daughter, Amanda; son-in law, James Burkitt; brother, Joseph Tomaschko and his wife, Mary; and a niece, Erin; and three nephews, Daniel, Andrew and Jeffrey. Deborah, better known to all as Debbie, has always wanted a life filled with love and commitment to helping others. She started her lengthy medical career at age 13 as a candy striper and continued helping others by first getting her RN in 1973 from Maryland General School of Nursing, then earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in nursing science. She served as the assistant nurse chairman at the Shock Trauma Unit of the University of Maryland Medical Center and as the head nurse at the Intensive Care Unit at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1978, Debbie and her husband, Guy, moved to the Eastern Shore and shortly thereafter she started her 34year career in the Worcester County Health Department, where she was appointed as the health officer for Worcester County, a position she held for 26 years. Notably, she was the first nurse to ever hold that position in the state of Maryland. She retired as health officer in 2017, but continued to support the community part time. Debbie is also a proud mother to her daughter, Mandy, and her loudest cheerleader and supporter. She has always been a devoted and loving wife, to her husband, Guy, and, regardless of schedule, Debbie always found time for her favorite pastime, shopping. Sadly, Debbie lost a relatively short but intense battle with pancreatic cancer. In lieu of flowers, her family wishes that a donation be made to the American Cancer Society at: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/deb _goeller. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 from 1-3 p.m. at The Burbage Funeral Home at 208
W. Federal Street in Snow Hill, Maryland, where friends and family may share remembrances at 2 p.m. A small reception to follow in Snow Hill from 3-5 p.m. A private Interment will be at Christian Cemetery in Snow Hill at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. GEORGE DAVIS Berlin George “Bucky” Davis passed away early Friday morning, Aug. 9, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Bucky was born Dec. 2, 1951 in Cheverly, Maryland, to George and Ruth Davis. He grew up in the Greenbelt, Maryland area and at the age 17 Bucky Davis enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served on the USS Coral Sea during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged upon his return. He met the love of his life, Patty Jackson, in 1984, and they spent 35 loving years together. Bucky is survived by his wife, Patty; sons, Tony Davis and Joseph Jackson (Stephanie); and daughter,
Casie Asmus; brothers, Robert “Mickey” Johnson (Patty), Bart Davis (Angela) and Bret Andrew (Maika); grandchildren, Abby, Gracie, John, Joshua, Bailey, Lizzy and Fia; sisterin-law, Nancy Dillon; nieces, Sarah and Anna (Clifton); and great-nieces, MacKenzie, Paige and Harper, along with numerous other nieces, nephews and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ruth, and sisters, Fran (Jim) and Peggy (Artie). Services were held at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. WILLIAM WEISTLING, SR. Fenwick Island William Weistling, Sr., of Fenwick Island, Delware, passed away at the age of 95 on Aug. 12, 2019. He was born in Washington, D.C. and was the son of the late Daniel and Donnie (Wells) Weistling. In addition to serving with the 1st Air Force as a bombardier, W. Weistling, Sr. navigator, observer and aerial gunner on a B-25 during WWII, Bill, as a first lieutenant, Air Corps, was a company commander, in charge of 100 men, responsible for constructing airfields, roads, railroads and buildings.
After his military service, he worked as a D.C. fireman. He began his lifelong career as the first commercial construction superintendent for Donohoe Construction Company, Inc., in Washington, D.C. For many years, he served as a senior vice president of construction as well as on its board of directors. He also served on the Board of Directors of Federal Center Plaza Corporation and The Donohoe Companies, Inc. He was also a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Bill was a devoted family man, a good friend, and an avid fisherman on his boat, “Bill’s Diamond.” His meticulous fishing logs, which detail every trip over several decades, are included in his album “Fishing Memories.” Bill is survived by his children, William Weistling Jr. and his wife, Elsie, of Fenwick Island, Ripple L. Weistling and husband, Gerald, Jeandron of Bethesda, Maryland, and Jasun V. Weistling and fiancé, Allison Carmack, of Ocean City, and a granddaughter, Zoe Weistling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha L. Weistling; a daughter, Patricia Rose Weistling; and two brothers, Daniel Murl Weistling and Raymond Weistling. In lieu of flowers, please consider Continued on Page 78
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Art League of OC sponsoring Italy trip raffle (Aug. 16, 2019) The Art League of Ocean City is sponsoring a benefit raffle where the winner will receive a trip for two to the birthplace of the Renaissance - Florence, Italy. Tickets cost $100 each. Only 300 tickets will be sold, and they are only available for a short time until they sell out. Raffle tickets may be purchased online at www.ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org/party, by calling 410524-9433, or at the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street. “These tickets are going to go fast, since we’re only selling 300, and the
odds of winning are outstanding,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League said. “This is a fabulous trip to one of the most historic cities in the world, appreciated by artists and art lovers everywhere. The winner of the trip will experience great food, charming vistas and warm people.” Proceeds from the raffle will help support the community programs of the Art League, and keep the doors of the Arts Center open and free to all. The trip through Perillo Tours is valued at $5,200 and includes airfare (based on current pricing) from
Washington Dulles plus six nights at the Hotel Santa Maria Novella in Florence or similar, plus all airport transfers. The winner can also select from several of these example excursions: a food tour of Florence by night, a Best of Florence tour with the Accademia and Michelangelo’s David, tours of Siena and San Gimignano, a tour of Pisa with the Leaning Tower, and tours of the Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor. The winner may also choose to take $5,000 cash. The winner will be announced during the “Paint the
Town: Party of the Year” on Sept. 11 at The Aloft Hotel. Ticketholders need not be present to win. Tickets are limited to the first 300 sold. If less than 100 tickets are sold, raffle becomes a 50/50. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors.
Burial will be private at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro. His family is thankful for the care and services for Bill provided by Atlantic General Hospital, Encompass Hospital and Rehabilitation, Beebe
Home Health Care, Lord Baltimore Lions Club, Seasons Hospice, St. Luke’s Catholic Church, BishopHastings Funeral Home and Charlotte Dennis through Griswold Home Health Care as well as all of the moral
support in the form of visits, calls, texts, food and more sent by friends. “Don’t mourn the loss, cherish the memories” – A. Vachhs. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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Hinkle lands top marlin in WMO for second time
Record $6.18M payout presented during 46th WMO
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 16, 2019) What are the odds of winning the White Marlin Open once, let alone twice? Just ask Stephen Decatur High School math teacher Tommy Hinkle, who won the tournament for the second time last week. While there is probably a mathematical formula and numbers to crunch, Hinkle just summed it up by saying, “it’s pretty much a one-in-amillion chance.” “The thought [of winning a second time] never crossed my mind,” he said. “It’s kind of unbelievable.” Hinkle, of West Ocean City, caught the largest white marlin of the annual tournament again, last Thursday while fishing aboard the Fish Whistle. Crews can fish three of the five tournament day. Thursday was the Fish Whistle’s third and final day heading offshore in search of the coveted white marlin. On Monday, the team released two white marlins. On Tuesday, they saw five fish, but the six-man crew didn’t have much luck so Hinkle suggested they take a lay day on Wednesday to regroup and “get some mojo back.” His teammates agreed, but Capt. Charlie Horning said if they were going to take the day off, when they headed back out on Thursday, Hinkle would be on the rod. “He said if we take tomorrow off, then the rod is in your hands [on Thursday] if we get a billfish hooked up,” Hinkle said. His teammates were OK with that. Thursday didn’t start off the way Hinkle had planned. Around 3:30 a.m. Hinkle said his wife, Lisa, nudged him and asked shouldn’t he be getting ready to go fishing? He overslept and was about an hour late getting to the boat, based in Indian River, Delaware. The crew left shortly after he arrived around 4:30 a.m. Around 9 a.m. they picked up a small dolphin. About 11:30 a.m. a white marlin took their bait in the Wilmington Canyon. It came up to the boat in about 10 minutes and once they saw the fish, they knew it was keeper. “We knew what we had was a scale fish,” he said. The marlin then took off and Hinkle fought it for about 90 minutes. It jumped twice and Hinkle said it looked bigger than they first thought.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 16, 2019) The 46th annual White Marlin Open, held Aug. 5-9, saw several records broken, including $6,186,870 million in prize money awarded and the number of billfish caught and released. “Years ago we changed the minimum [white marlin] weight [to qualify], so it shows you can have a multi-million dollar tournament and release a majority of the fish and still pay out a lot of money,” Jim Motsko, tournament director and co-founder, said last week. Both of Motsko’s goals were met this year – to have a $6 million payout and 400 boats entered in the tournament. A total of 404 were registered this year. A record 1,459 white marlins were caught, and 1,429 of them were released (98 percent), to break the record of 1,358 landed in 2016. “The boats that found them did really well. That’s an average of four per boat,” Motsko said. “With 98 percent on billfish and we gave away $6.1 million, you can’t get better than that.” Forty-seven blue marlins were hooked, and only one was boated. In addition, 13 sailfish and two spearfish were released. White marlin: Tommy Hinkle of West Ocean City took over first place in the coveted white marlin category last Thursday, when he caught a 79.5-pound billfish aboard Fish Whistle. The crew was awarded $1,504,720. 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 236 boats out of 404 signed up for the calcutta. The pot total was $1,062,000. Hinkle also landed the first-place white marlin in 2008, also fishing aboard Fish Whistle. He is the first angler in tournament history to win the white marlin division twice. The chances of winning it two times, Motsko said, “are very slim.” “They had one bite that day and that was it,” he said. “The gods were good to him. Simple as that.” Nathan Walker of Virginia Beach, reeled in a 74-pound marlin aboard Chasin Tail last Monday, the first day of the Open. Walker and his team were presented $135,432. The third-place fish, Michael WagSee FISH Page 80
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Tommy Hinkle of West Ocean City (holding fish) and his Fish Whistle teammates pose with his 79.5-pound white marlin last Thursday at Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street. The fish took over first place in the 46th annual White Marlin Open. The crew – Pat and John Horning, Capt. Charlie Horning, Dave Gorelick, mate Walt Schrade and Hinkle – won over $1.5 million. Hinkle also landed the first-place marlin in 2008. He is the first angler in tournament history to catch the top white marlin twice.
Hinkle said he felt pressure and was very careful not to lose the fish. “It was a pretty intense battle. So many things can go wrong in such a long fight,” he said. “There was a lot of things that could go wrong, but they didn’t. I did everything I could as an angler to land that fish.” After a group effort, the fish was finally on the boat. “It was the whole crew … it’s a team effort,” he said. According to its measurement, the chart they had on board estimated it to weigh around 65 pounds, Hinkle said. He hoped it would be closer to 70 pounds. Although there were heavier white marlins on the leaderboard, the crew at least thought they could be a contender – maybe not a winner – or at least take the small boat daily calcutta. “Just to take a fish to the scale is exciting,” he said. “We were happy we caught something and got to go to the scale again.” After the fish was on board and packed in ice, which was around 1 p.m., since they had a several-hour ride to Harbour Island Marina, they decided to head back to Ocean City. “It was the first time I can remember being done fishing early,” he said. “We wanted to go now because we
didn’t want it to lose weight.” On the way in, Hinkle said he and his teammates were throwing out numbers, guessing how much the fish weighed. Weigh-ins for the 46th annual tournament started at 4 p.m. and Hinkle said the Fish Whistle was the first boat in to weigh a fish that day. As the marlin was hoisted up, Hinkle said he thought the weight called was “70.5 pounds.” “I said, ‘cool, 70.5 pounds,’” he said. “Then the guy next to me said, ‘no, he said 79.’” When he heard the actual number he became emotional. “We might have a chance to win again,” he said. “We went crazy. Everybody was hugging.” After the crew celebrated, Hinkle got the “OK” to hang out at the scale and skip boat clean-up duties. His teammate took the boat, with the fish on board, back to Indian River. Over 280 boats fished on Friday, the final day of the Open, so there was a chance Hinkle’s fish could be beat. He and his friend, Doug “Buxy” Buxbaum, took a trip to Indian River that day so Hinkle could pick up his truck. They had lunch, then Hinkle said he relaxed – “trying not to think about anything” – and took a nap beSee HINKLE Page 80
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Hinkle catches first-place marlin in ‘08, ‘19 Continued from Page 79 fore going to Harbour Island around 7 p.m. to see if his 79.5-pound marlin would hold the top spot. The scale was busy as a number of boats weighed fish. Hinkle said he paced back and forth while he waited. “The last two hours a lot of boats came in with fish to weigh,” he said. “It’s like a pitcher having a no-hitter, you don’t want to say anything.” When all the boats had come in, Hinkle could breathe a sigh of relief. He celebrated with friends and family, including his 81-year old mother. Hinkle and the Fish Whistle crew were awarded $1,504,720. He is the first angler in the tournament’s 46year history to land the heaviest white marlin twice. Hinkle won the 2008 tournament with an 81-pound white marlin he
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reeled in on the first day of the Open. It took him about 10 minutes to get that fish on the boat. It was just about the same crew both times, minus one, Hinkle said. “We always try to fish together,” he said. The group has been fishing in the tournament since 2001. Hinkle has been participating in the Open since the late 1990s. Hinkle said while it took less time to get that first fish to the boat, the crew had two more fishing day and four days to see if it would be beat. This year, the fish took longer to boat, but the crew only had one day to wait. It was also their last fishing day. In 2008, his fish actually ended in a tie with Roger Mooney’s 81-pound marlin, caught aboard Hatterascal on the last day, but since the Fish Whistle
was registered in additional added entry level calcuttas, the team took home about $756,000 more. Hinkle, who had just moved from Baltimore to West Ocean City, and his Fish Whistle teammates were presented $956,275, while the Hatterascal crew took home $199,575. That wasn’t the first time the Fish Whistle brought a white marlin to the scale. In 2002, their white marlin was two pounds shy of qualifying, but while at the scale, Hinkle proposed to Lisa. That kind of helped people forget the fish didn’t qualify, he said jokingly after the 2008 tournament. The Fish Whistle has brought a white marlin to the scale during the Open three times. They have also been to the scale three other times, weighing two tuna and wahoo, Hinkle said.
Hinkle said earlier this week that the support from the community has been overwhelming and he was “grateful.” He’s received many wellwishes and “congratulations,” and while at the scale, a number of people told him they were rooting for him. “I forgot how much it meant from 2008,” he said. “People were excited that a local guy won.” Even a few days after the tournament ended, Hinkle said it was still surreal as he slowly started working his way back into his daily routine. In just a few weeks he will be back in the classroom teaching. “I haven’t had a chance to absorb it all,” Hinkle said Tuesday. He also plans to have a replica of the fish mounted to add to his collection. A replica of the 2008 billfish is hanging in his living room.
Fish Whistle team wins $1.5 million Continued from Page 79 ner’s (LaPlata, Maryland) 73.5-pound marlin, was hooked last Tuesday aboard the Backlash. The team received $1,502,450, because of participation in more added entry level calcuttas than the Chasin Tail crew, including the Level WM (White Marlin Winner Take All), which cost $10,000 to enter. Neither the Fish Whistle or Chasin Tail crews entered the Level WM, so the money in that calcutta – $1,413,000 – went to the Backlash group. One hundred seventy-five boats signed up for the Level WM. Blue marlin: The only blue marlin brought to the Harbour Island Marina scale was Craig Dickerson’s (Pasadena, Maryland) 465.5-pounder, caught aboard Haulin N Ballin last Tuesday. The fish was worth $962,165. A majority of that money – $412,020 – came from the Level F (Heaviest Blue Marlin Winner Take All) added entry calcutta. Tuna: Russell Garufi’s 201-pound bigeye tuna held the top spot in the division all week. The fish the Bishopville angler hooked on Monday earn him and his Crisdel teammates $935,915. The Seakeeper finished in second place with Andrew Semprevivo’s (Mystic Island, New Jersey) 150.5-pound Allison tuna he boated last Friday. The team won $100,050. Mjoinir angler Ronnie Fields of Ocean City, landed a 145.5-pound tuna last Tuesday. The fish was worth $128,675. Mike DiPascali boated a 135-pound tuna last Tuesday, while fishing on The Right Place. The team received $34,110. Graham Ward reeled in a 121-pound tuna aboard Reeldiculous last Wednesday. The team took home $108,000.
Both the Hubris and Sea Meant teams were presented $41,400 for Rich Kostzyu’s and Jeff Landis, Sr.’s 102.5and 62-pound tunas, respectively. Kostzyu also hooked a 76.5-pound wahoo, worth $2,000. Wahoo: The Give it Away team took over first place in the wahoo division when Anne Aramendia of New Braufels, Texas, caught a 91-pound fish last Friday. They won $24,475. The Natural angler Kyle McLaughlin reeled in an 82-pound wahoo last Monday. The crew pocketed $23,475. Both the Keepin it Reel and Night Hawk II teams earned checks for $20,475 for Sam Folland’s and Jay Monteverdi’s 61.5- and 54.5-pound wahoos, respectively. Dolphin: John Kreiner landed the largest dolphin of the tournament – a 41-pounder – aboard the Playmate last Friday. They earned $20,380. The Irene came in second place with Frank Sinito’s (Jupiter, Florida) 39pound dolphin hooked last Friday. The team was presented $3,000. The Miss-Tres crew finished in third place, but won the most money. Randy Drozd of Brielle, New Jersey, boated a 38-pound dolphin last Friday. The group received $74,900 for participation in the new small boat dolphin division. Eight-one boats registered for the calcutta, which resulted in a payout of $72,900. Four teams were awarded $16,380 for their dolphin – Game Changer (Rob Howes, 35.5 pounds), Viking 72 (Ryan Higgins, 33 pounds), Hellsea (Don Smiley, 22 pounds) and No Quarter (Mike Peet, 22 pounds). Shark: The only shark brought to the scale was a 277.5-pound mako, caught by
Greg Robinson aboard Polarizer last Monday. The Polarizer was registered in the new “Big Fish” added entry level and won $231,300. A total of 168 boats signed up for the calcutta, which generated $226,800 in prize money. It cost $1,500 to enter. Top Three Boats (releases): Big Deal: 27 white marlins released, 1,960 points; Uno Mas, 23 white marlins and one blue released, 1,785 points; Tar Hell, 25 white marlins released, 1,750 points. The Big Deal broke a 39-year-old tournament record for most release points by a boat. The previous record of 1,949 was set by the Escapade in 1980, with 24 white marlins released and two boated. Top Three Anglers: Ed Russo (Big Deal), 17 white marlins released, 1,190 points; Robert Wedeking (Override), 13 white marlins released, 910 points; Victor Roof, Jr., (Par Five) 10 whites and one blue released, 875 points. Crews could fish three of five days. A total of 389 boats went offshore on Monday. On Tuesday, 335 boats venture out. On Wednesday, 120 boats headed offshore. Thursday, 103 crews fished and on the final day last Friday, 268 boats went offshore. Overall, Motsko thought the tournament was “excellent.” “I couldn’t ask for anything better,” he said. “Everything went well. Overall, it was very, very, very good. I have no complaints.” The boost in prize money can be attributed to the increase in boats from the 382 that registered last year, as well as the two new added levels – Level SBD, winner-take-all small boat (under 40 feet length overall) for dolphin, and See OPENS Page 81
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Open’s white marlin release record broken Continued from Page 80 big fish (BF) for all size boats, winner takes all for the heaviest overall white marlin, blue marlin, swordfish, tuna, dolphin, wahoo or shark. “They went over very well,” Motsko said. “It was almost $300,000 in those two.” Prize money jumped from $5.45 million to over $6.1 this year – a 9-percent increase, according to Motsko. Participa-
tion grew by 5.88 percent. Several celebrities participated in the tournament this year, including basketball legend Michael Jordan and chef Emeril Lagasse. Jordan released one white marlin aboard his boat, Catch 23. Lagasse released two whites fishing on Miss Victoria. In addition, racecar driver Martin Truex, Jr. also participated in the Open.
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Jr. League’s World Series run comes to end after loss By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) The Junior Berlin Little League All-Star team finished the season fourth overall out of 1,500 U.S. squads. Junior League: The Junior Berlin Little League AllStar team headed to Taylor, Michigan last week for the World Series. The festivities began with the opening ceremony on Saturday. Berlin – district, state and regional champions – lost its first game to the South East Regional championship team from Florida on Sunday, 15-2. “It did not go the way we wanted it to go,” Head Coach Kris Mandley said. “I’ll chalk that up to nerves and we played a good team in Florida. They were a solid-hitting team [and] pitching they were good. We ended up losing 15-2 but the kids were still in awe of being here. “They’re [still] all excited,” Mandley said. “I think their nerves are gone and it’s just another baseball game, another step in our journey. We can still play in the U.S. championship and possibly go to the World Series championship. I’ve got a lot of faith and pride in these kids and I think they’re ready to do some damage.” Berlin’s next game was against the South West Regional championship team from Oklahoma, on Tuesday. Berlin won 19-3 in four innings. “That game was Berlin baseball at its finest,” Mandley said. “We made a statement with that win. Go Berlin go!” The Berlin squad played Michigan on Wednesday and ended their World Series tournament with a loss, 5-1. “It was a tough loss,” Mandley said. “We hit the ball but Michigan played us well … a couple of errors on our part is what gave them the momentum to pull out the win. “What an amazing journey this has been … I loved coaching all these boys and would do it all over again if I was given the chance … but wouldn’t change a thing about this ride,” he said.
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The Junior Berlin Little League All-Star team’s World Series tournament run in Taylor, Michigan, ended on Wednesday, Aug. 14, after a 5-1 loss to Michigan’s representative.
8-10 League: The 8-10 Berlin All-Star team got off to a rough start in its regional tournament held in Cranston, New Jersey, as the boys fell to a team from New Jersey, 2-0, Sunday, then 14-4 to Pennsylvania’s representative last Monday and 13-0 to a squad from New York, last Wednesday. The Berlin squad finished the tournament with a win over the regional representative from Delaware last Thursday, 5-2. “It was a good way to go out of the tournament,” Head Coach Ron Calloway said. “We probably played one of the best games, if not the best game at the end of the season there. Delaware is one of the stronger teams in the tournament. “We had a couple games there ... that the boys just weren’t playing the type of baseball that got us there,” Calloway said. “It took us a couple games to regain our confidence after that first lost, but I was glad to see them do that. Calloway said for 9- and 10-yearold boys, that last game “wasn’t playing for anything except respect and
pride.” “They could have thrown in the towel, but they went out there and played the best game of the season, so it was a real good way to end the tournament,” he said of the district and state champions. During the regional tournament, each team was guaranteed four games. After losing three games, they were out of the running for the championship, but nonetheless, the Berlin boys persevered. “You don’t know how far you’re going to go until you play the games,” Calloway said. “I can’t say enough from the three- to four-day-a-week practices all summer, just the dedication that they put in for 9- to 10-yearolds is just a lot to be said about how much they love the game of baseball. “A lot of them probably have a future in baseball because they love it so much,” he continued. “What they accomplished this summer they’ll remember for the rest of their lives.” But none of this was possible, Calloway said, without the support of the community, his coaching staff and most importantly, the parents.
“I’d like to thank my two assistant coaches Barb Kohut and Simon Bredenberg … I couldn’t have done it without them,” Calloway said. “The dedication of the parents ... them putting up with the three- to four-day-aweek practices and they sacrificed their summer as well. And thank you to our community for financially supporting us and every other way they have.”
Best faces tough conditions during SEA Paddle NYC By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 16, 2019) The conditions were grueling but Wayne Best persevered, finishing fifth overall in the men’s Elite SUP division of SEA Paddle NYC, held Aug. 3. “Me taking fifth place at SEA PadSee BISHOPVILLE Page 83
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water conditions improved, so he was able to pick up some speed. Things changed around the 15-mile mark. “Fifteen miles in then you start making the turn coming into Hudson. About a mile or so before the George Washington Bridge you just got hit with a 15-20 mph headwind and the tide was coming toward you,” he said. “We still had nine miles left.” With about five miles remaining, Best said he felt dehydrated and out of energy, but he kept pushing, determined to finish the race. “It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. At one point, you just think to yourself, ‘are you going to finish?’” he said. “I was just done and I still had five miles left, but you find something in you. You push.” Because of the difficult conditions, it took Best five hours and 47 seconds to cross the finish line. It was a little longer than it usually takes him to complete the race – around four and a half hours. Overall, the distance was about 25.3 miles when he crossed the finish line, and when he was done Best said he dropped to his knees, in disbelief how difficult the race was. He wasn’t the only one who felt that way. Many of the seasoned competitors he spoke to after the race also said this was one of, if not the, toughest race they’ve participated in. Best didn’t know his exact placement when he finished, so when he found out he came in fifth overall, he was stoked. “People come from all over the world to do this race so to finish fifth is awesome,” he said. “I was just ecstatic and just thankful I finished because it was hard. I couldn’t be happier.” Although Best said to himself during the race that this was his last year competing because of the strenuous conditions, not long after he was finished he changed his mind. He was also able to raise $2,200 this year. SEA Paddle NYC is the largest fundraiser for the Surfers’ Environmental Alliance, an organization committed to the preservation and protection of environmental and cultural elements integral to surfing. SEA Paddle NYC has raised more than $3.4 million for environmental preservation and various autism non-
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Wayne Best of Bishopville battles rough conditions during the SEA Paddle NYC race, held Aug. 3. He finished fifth overall in the men’s Elite SUP division.
profits since its inception. It also supports Surfer’s Healing, a nonprofit organization that provides autistic children with free, professional surf lessons. An annual camp is held in Ocean City each summer for children. It took place this week in the resort. “This event seems to get a little more difficult each year but the re-
sults make it all worth the effort,” race Director Richard Lee posted on Facebook on Aug. 6. “With an astounding pledge of $50,000 on Monday we are at over $165,000.00 in pledges.This will help so many worthy charities.” For more information about the event, visit www.SEAPaddleNYC.org.
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Annual Poor Girls Open tourney underway Estimated payout of $270K new record as 919 anglers participate on 183 boats By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 16, 2019) Thursday was the first fishing day of the 26th annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open, and female anglers will have two more days – today and Saturday – to compete for cash prizes. Twenty-eight teams fished on Thursday. As of Thursday morning, 183 boats carrying 919 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. 15, Friday, Aug. 16, or Saturday, Aug. 17. 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 $270,000 in prize money – a new tournament record.
That’s about a $40,000 increase from 2018, when $229,565 was paid out with 149 boats registered. Many women, including cancer survivors, make it a tradition to fish annually. Although it is a competition, there is camaraderie among the lady anglers. 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. Girls 16 and younger may compete in the junior angler division. An awards luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 18, at Harrison’s Harbor Watch at the inlet in Ocean City, from noon to 2 p.m. Pink Ribbon merchandise will be for sale near the weigh-in scale in the Bahia Marina/Fish Tales parking lot and several vendors will also have booths set up featuring art, clothing and jewelry. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Donations will be accepted as well. Women enjoy fishing in the tournament because it benefits a worthy cause — breast cancer research. Proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society and earmarked for breast cancer research and program development as part of the “Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach
Series” – an assortment of local activities to raise breast cancer awareness while garnering money for the organization. Last year’s event was another record-setter, despite registering a few boats less than in 2017. A total of 725 lady anglers fished on 149 boats during the 25th annual Open. A record $229,565 – an increase of about $6,600 from 2017 – was paid out to tournament winners. Event organizers presented $140,000 to the American Cancer Society. The mantra for the 25th annual Open was “March to a Million” and the goal was accomplished. Since 2005, the total donated to the American Cancer Society by the Harman family through the tournament and other events broke the $1 million mark. 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
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Body surfing, body boarding to catch waves By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Aug. 16, 2019) “Baseball is a game. Football is a sport. Surfing is a disease.” – Annonymous If you’ve been afflicted, effected, or touched in any way by surfing you probably have some idea what this anonymous quote is referring to. As humorous as it is, there’s a lot of truth to it. Most people seem to at least have some notion of surfing or at least of riding waves. Body surfing is probably the purest form of wave riding. Body boards are another vehicle to ride waves with and are generally ridden in a prone position. There are even longer body boards that are a sort of hybrid; a prone/stand-up board that has enjoyed recent popularity. But when the activity of surfing is referred to, it’s generally in the stand-up mode. Board sports in general seem to stem from surfing and are more or less offshoots as in skateboarding, or sidewalk surfing, and snowboarding, or surfing on the snow. Granted, each has developed their own identity, progression and evolution, but initially the parallel was surfing and in many cases still is. Surfing has even entered into our language, our lexicon, as in “surf the internet.” It refers, obviously, to perusing the computer internet for whatever information is desired. Surfing is scheduled to be in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games next year in Japan. This is sure to increase the awareness of surfing even more, this time on a world stage. But what of this notion that surfing is like a disease? This idea seems a bit far flung and even pompous in a way. In my opinion, there are two main reasons. First, not everyone has reasonably easy access to quality breaking waves. A good surfable wave is a precious natural resource. A lot of factors have to come together for this resource to See SURFING Page 86
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MidAtlantic tourney kicks off Mon. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 16, 2019) The MidAtlantic fiveday fishing tournament is slated to start on Monday, Aug. 19. The 28th 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. Last year, the Ocean City and Cape May ports were capped at 95 boats. Both will again be capped this year at 95. Spot were still open as of Wednesday afternoon. A total of 157 boats – about 85 out of Ocean City – competed last year and more than $3.36 million – a new record – was paid out to tournament winners. Anglers may fish three of five days, Monday through Friday, Aug. 19-23. 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. Ten 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 added entry-level calcuttas range in cost from $1,000 to $6,000, which increases the prize money awarded to the winners. 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. A captains’ meeting will follow final registration on Sunday.
The minimums are 65 pounds and 66 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, 765 white marlins and 53 blues were released, which was the second-highest catch-per-unit-of-effort (1.73 billfish per boat per day) in the tournament’s history. For more information, call 609-8840177 or visit www.themidatlantic.com.
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It’s part of the attraction and part of the frustration all at the same time. It keeps the surfer coming back, again and again, time after time, if only to be aware of what’s going on in an attempt to keep a finger on the pulse. For many, it has become a lifechanging entity, one that has affected every aspect of their lives, even to the point of it being likened to a disease. – Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.
Robert E. Warfield Memorial Tournament set for Sept. 26 (Aug. 16, 2019) The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation announces the 2019 Robert E. Warfield Memorial Tournament to benefit Atlantic General Hospital will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, rain or shine, at Ocean City Golf Club. The AGH Fall Golf Classic, celebrating its 26th year, was renamed in 2016 in recognition of the generous commitment and loyal service of the late Robert E. Warfield, Sr. Warfield dedicated his busy life to giving to others in service and in spirit. He was an integral member of the AGH Fall Golf Classic Committee since he joined the Foundation’s Board of Directors in 1999. A founding member of the hospital’s Board of Trustees, former chairman of the Board of Directors for the AGH Foundation, he was also a member and served on the board of directors for the Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club and on the board of directors for the Maryland Economic Development Corporation and Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund. For local golfers, this tournament has become an annual tradition, with last year’s event raising $105,000 to expand health care services and programs for the community through the local hospital. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The cost is $1,000 per foursome. Player entry fee includes cart and greens fees, boxed lunch and buffet
dinner as well as snacks and beverages/cocktails on the course. Deluxe giveaways, tournament awards, and team photograph are also included. In addition, there will be a variety of on-the-course challenges with prizes and Harborside’s famous orange crush bar. Each team will again be able to choose their course/format - Newport Bay/Best Ball or Seaside/Scramble. Team reservations can be submitted via www.atlanticgeneral.org/golf and must be received by Sept. 19. Space is limited and earliest entries are accommodated first. Non-golfers can still join the fun— dinner and awards will begin at 5 p.m. This year’s lunch will be provided by Buxy’s Dry Dock Catering, the reception sponsored by Shenanigan’s Irish Pub & Grille, and dinner sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital Medical Staff and an anonymous sponsor. Tournament Co-Chairs are Terry Wright and Steven Sweigert. Legacy Sponsor, The Carousel Group, has served as title sponsor for 20 consecutive years. For more information about the tournament, how to become a sponsor or register a team, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org/golf, text WARFIELD to 41444 on a mobile phone, or contact Joy Stokes, event coordinator, at 410-641-9671 or jstokes@atlanticgeneral.org.
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