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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Ocean City government will cut costs by an estimated $125,000 per year by embracing the “green energy” of the Gateway Solar Farm project, which breaks ground on Thursday. Constellation, an Exelon company, is constructing the 10-megawatt solar project, consisting of more than 30,000 photovoltaic panels, on 130-acres near the Routes 50 and 90 split. Construction is expected to be completed later
this year. Constellation will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony at the Gateway Solar Farm, 8628 Old Ocean City Road on Aug. 23 beginning at 11 a.m. Scheduled speakers include Mayor Rick Meehan, Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38) and Brendon Quinlivan with Constellation. Meehan said the city expects the solar array to provide close to six million kilowatt-hours of electricity during the first year of operation and provide power for city buildings and the water plant. City Engineer Terry McGean said the city is contracting for 3.5 of the 10megawatts the array will produce, with the remainder being procured by Eastman Chemical Company.
“It will be about 25 percent of Ocean City government’s usage is going to be supplied by that plant,” he said. “The rate we’re paying represents for us about $125,000 per year savings.” Quinlivan, executive director of distributed energy origination for Constellation, said the solar project would allow Ocean City to manage its energy spending for years to come. “The financial benefit, at least to the tax base, is that Ocean City is contracted for a long-term power uptake at very competitive rates, he said. “The Gateway [Solar Farm] gives them the ability to do it from a specific renewable source.” Besides the fiscal advantages, enviSee OC GOVT. Page 58
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Scheduling requirements and what are said to be reductions in service have led both the Ocean City Ryan Whittington Volunteer Fire Company and the local IAFF career firefighters union to ask the City Council to address their concerns with Fire Chief Chris Larmore. Jay Jester, volunteer fire company president, said a leadership meeting was held last Wednesday, followed by an emergency membership meeting last Friday. “The board of directors has some concerns that we’d like to work out with the fire chief,” he said. “Right at See UNION Page 59
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By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Two weeks after a Maryland physician was killed in a personal watercraft collision in the Assawoman Bay behind Fenwick Island, the Maryland Natural Resources Police reported that an accident involving two such vehicles this week left one operator with a broken leg. Nery Francisco Ortega 29, from Allentown Pennsylvania was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment last Saturday after another watercraft See ANOTHER Page 3
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Jellyfish Festival details tweaked City Council to review MOU next week after Recreation and Parks provide approval
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) The Jellyfish Festival, a family-oriented three-day music/extreme sports extravaganza slated for next June, inched closer to fruition after the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Committee voted Tuesday to forward a memo of understanding to the City Council for approval. The event is being produced by Live Wire Media’s Brad Hoffman and Endless Summer owner Salty Selt, who have joined with Illusion Sound & Lighting owner Brian Giblin to produce a marriage of top-flight musicians and extreme sports stars. “It is a music fest first with the icing on the cake being extreme sports,” he told committee members. “We worked with staff to put all the details in the MOU they thought was needed.” The festival concept was initially pitched on April 5 to the Tourism Advisory Board, which voted unanimously to recommend council approve a budget of $198,000, representing 75 percent of a $220,000 funding request.
The council approved the funding levels at its April 16 meeting and asked the event producers to return with an MOU. Since then, Hoffman said event producers have been working with city government department heads to fine-tune the document. Hoffman, who helped produce the Dew Tour’s four-year run in Ocean City at the beginning of this decade,
‘We felt most of the effort, money and energy needed to be put on the beach downtown to make it as big of a ‘wow factor’ as possible...’ Live Wire Media’s Brad Hoffman said the idea for a reimagined extreme sports and music festival began to percolate when that event departed four years ago. “The Dew Tour was more extreme sports and a little music,” he said. “We’re going to be a lot of music and some extreme sports.” Although producers will host a multitude of bands at venues throughout the resort, including the Ocean Bowl Skate Park, the convention center and numerous bars, Lisa Mitchell, special events coordinator, said the current approval is limited to
music and activities occurring on the oceanfront. “The MOU only includes aspects that are on the beach,” she said. While envisioning a three-day affair with tentacles reaching across the resort, Hoffman said Jellyfish will focus on downtown during the inaugural event. “We felt most of the effort, money and energy needed to be put on the beach downtown to make it as big of a ‘wow factor’ as possible,” he said. Despite the seaside focus, Special Events Director Frank Miller said the wider offerings in town would provide attendees with a variety of musical genres. “What’s nice about this concept is the beach venue is only one venue of several,” he said. “It’s designed to move people around town.” Jellyfish would fill a void the city has been struggling to fill, Miller said. “The town has been looking for quite some time to bring … a larger music festival on the beach,” he said. “We’ve gone through two other producers to try to do something similar … and this is the closest we’ve gotten.” Although the main beach stage acts are ticketed performances, Hoffman said the oceanfront stage behind the Caroline Street Comfort Station would have free shows. See ORGANIZERS Page 5
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Organizers hope to present festival annually in resort Continued from Page 4 “There will be tons of free entertainment and activities for families on the beach and throughout the day free music in the (beach) village,” he said. Three-day lanyards will cost $55 and, in addition to admission for the main stage acts, will also provide attendees with drink and food specials at participating establishments. VIP up-front seating will be available for an additional $20, with approximately 5,000 total seats in the gated main stage area, Hoffman said. Councilman John Gehrig asked if the city would have a voice in the selection of performers. Hoffman said Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott would be advised before selections are finalized. “Any entertainment we’re bringing … is going to be straight down the
middle family-friendly,” he said. “If [Abbott] has issue, or council or stakeholders, we’ll move on.” Hoffman added that onstage antics counterproductive to the event’s success would not be tolerated. “It’s written into their contract this is a PG show and they’ll be no swearing, or I will yank you off the stage,” he said. Miller also said the MOU includes verbiage that specifies Jellyfish would be a family-friendly affair. “We can question all aspects of their event and hold it to that line item,” he said. “We had some oversight, but not to the point where we need to give formal and official blessing on everything.” After Gehrig restated a desire to vet musical acts, Selt replied that the scope of the event could overburdening the city with innumerable details.
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Although still a work in progress, the new pay-by-plate system at Ocean City’s inlet parking lot has accomplished one thing that resort officials truly appreciate: the elimination of traffic backups that routinely occurred when the heavy flow of departing traffic attempted to exit through the funnel of ticket booths.
That’s one of the benefits of the Parkeon pay-by-plate system, City Engineer Terry McGean told the Transportation Committee Tuesday, as he led a discussion of user acceptance of the new approach. In December, the City Council agreed to spend more than $736,000 with Parkeon, who presented a proposal to the Transportation Committee the previous month to replace pay and display parking kiosks on streets and municipal parking lots. Despite having just a few months of data, McGean said a number of beneSee PAY Page 7
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“We’re looking at … between 50100 bands, not just three headliners,” he said. “I don’t want to inundate you … there might have to be faith in us.” Based on projected attendance of 10,000 at $55 a head, Councilman Wayne Hartman asked if the city’s fiscal support should be a revenue-sharing partnership. “There’s no guarantee and I could lose,” Hoffman said. “The idea is to build this and have it be successful.” Tentatively budgeted to cost about $265,000, organizers have pledged to contribute at least $45,000. The
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Pay-by-plate parking in inlet lot discussed by OC Council Continued from Page 5 fits have become apparent, including reduced staffing levels to manage the system. “A failure of a single machine at the inlet lot no longer has a major impact on operations,” he said. “Before, if one booth went down. it was cutting our capacity by 25 percent.” When machines have faltered this season, McGean said the turnaround time has been greatly reduced. “We are able, in most cases, to repair these machines in-house with parts off the shelf,” he said. “In the past, when things went down, we were almost always having to call the vendor.” McGean said the new kiosks, and Park Mobile phone app, have significantly reduced cash handling. “The ratio of credit cards to cash is essentially reversed from what it was,” he said. While only a small fraction of overall users has expressed problems using the pay-by-plate kiosks, McGean said the issues have been most prevalent at the inlet lot. “The vast majority of complaints we’re seeing seem to regard problems with people using machines at the inlet lot, but not anywhere else,” he said. “They’re more vocal about the difficulty in using them at the inlet lot.” McGean said lines have been noted at inlet lot kiosks, despite the presence of 17 machines dispersed throughout the area. “I felt the highest usage machines would be ones closest to the Boardwalk ... and the ones closest to the beach,” he said. “By almost a factor of four, the highest use machines are in the middle of the lot.” In the immediate term, McGean said the two least used kiosks, located near the tram station, would be relocated, along with an additional unit, near the information booths in the middle. “After the season, we’re going to sit down and look at do we need more machines in the inlet lot,” he said. “Instead of a bunch of single machines all over the lot, do we need to have some banks of machines?” Users have also experienced problems with a kiosk button that selects the maximum time allowed, which McGean said is in the process of being updated to select an hour of time. Intermittent communication problems to process credit card information and record license plate information have also been observed, McGean said. “We get about a 90 percent rate where the machines are communicating within a minute, but that other … percent when you’re at that machine can be very frustrating,” he said. Previous parking systems would
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send information in batches to the internet four times an hour, McGean said. “It wasn’t communicating immediately your credit card information and waiting for a response back,” he said. Since the current kiosks use cell cards to communicate, McGean said city is evaluating alternative providers. “We may look at the ability to batch transactions at the inlet lot,” he said. “The license plate number is not as time-critical because we look at the results of the transactions at the inlet lot only a couple times a day.” McGean said the principal complaint about parking fines are people who have received tickets for a dollar or less, but also have to pay a $25 processing fee. “Effective Aug. 1 we will not send invoice out for less than $26,” he said. In addition to recently issuing an informational brochure about the new system, McGean said estimates are being sought to install a permanent variable message sign at the inlet lot for next season. While still uncertain if subpar weather is a factor, McGean said parking revenue is down both on the street and the inlet lot. “The vehicles in the inlet lot are lower than in 2017,” he said. “At this point, we know we have a concern but are not sure what the cause is. Mayor Rick Meehan, however, highlighted the absence of the extreme backups at the inlet lot. “I have received zero complaints about people being backed up in the inlet lot,” he said. Meehan also said he believed the drop in parking revenue would be offset by a reduction in operational costs, which could not be accurately calculated until after summer. “When you look at net numbers, I think you’re going to see them improve,” he said.
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LED lighting no go for bus shelters
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2108) As Ocean City searches for solutions to enhance illumination inside bus shelters on Coastal Highway, it appears converting to LED street lighting is not the answer. Public Works Director Hal Adkins told the Transportation Committee on Tuesday, after working with Delmarva Power to install LED lights in a pair of test locations, the results were less than satisfactory. “We tried the LED with DPL and it didn’t meet the ticket,” he said. Adkins said Delmarva Power assisted with converting light poles at Third Street and 142nd Street from high-pressure sodium cobra head street lights to LED. “We did not reposition the arms,” he said. “Wherever they happened to be mounted to the utility pole, we simply had the head changed out to LED Transit Administrative Manager Brian Connor said the LED experiment yielded subpar results. “The consensus is it’s whiter because its LED, but not necessarily brighter,” he said. “It didn’t have an effect on the goal, which was a concern about shaded or dark areas in the shelters.” Mayor Rick Meehan said adding lighting to bus shelters would improve public safety and increase use. “The majority of them are very dark,” he said. One reason, according to Connor, is that light poles are placed sporadically along Coastal Highway. “Some are close to the shelters while others might be in between,” he said. After the idea of adding solar-powered lighting to select bus shelters was broached during the Transportation Committee meeting in May, Connor
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As Ocean City continues searching for solutions to brighten numerous shadowy bus shelters on Coastal Highway, adding solar powered lights similar to the half-functional system on 48th Street is still being explored.
examined 49 bus shelters and identified 33 as needing illumination. That number was later narrowed to 18 priority spots. With costs for solar photo cells ranging widely, Adkins said it would prove challenging to find funding through the city’s annual Transportation Plan grant application with the Maryland Transit Administration, “I’m not going to paint a pretty picture. It’s going to be way at the bottom when it comes to anybody funding us,” he said. With obtaining major funding unlikely, Adkins revisited a suggestion from last month’s Transportation Committee meeting that the city start incrementally. In July, City Engineer Terry McGean estimated the cost at $11,000 to purchase three solar lighting options from the city’s bus shelter
provider, Columbia Equipment Company, to conduct testing at half-dozen bus shelters. Despite the mixed data from converting street lights to LED, Adkins said the approach could prove effective in certain locations. “Do we want to reposition an arm on a pole that happens to be next to it?” he said. “There are a number that are in closer proximity.” After researching other municipalities’ requirements for lighting at bus stops, McGean said no consistent theme was discovered. Meehan, noting that the potential project would not get underway at least until next year, asked McGean to return with further recommendations at the next Transportation Committee meeting. “Maybe a pilot program is exactly what we want to do,” he said.
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Boardwalk access project costs cut $1.3M By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Despite suffering sticker shock last month from a $4.2 million price tag for permanent vehicle barricades on the Boardwalk, the City Council voted Tuesday to proceed with the public safety project after city personnel recommended ways to cut $1.3 million from the bill. City Engineer Terry McGean told the council that additional engineering alternatives were explored to reduce the cost after the price estimates quoted at a July 2 council session were higher than ex-
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council a value engineering process was initiated last month. “We first met with the Police Commission and wanted recommendations about crash ratings for the project,” Parker said. The process started by reviewing the risk analysis done in the spring, he said. “We looked at types of vehicles used for crash testing, including dimensions, and weights, and also the allowable penetration limits that would result from an impact,” he said. After reviewing vehicle security efforts in other jurisdictions, Parker said
the Police Commission proposed changes to the crash rating standards. Other fiscal saving recommendations include dropping aesthetically pleasing elements, such as spherical bollards and planters, envisioned for higher density areas downtown. The number of mechanical gates that could be raised or lower to provide for emergency vehicles, was reduced from a dozen to 10, while the group found more savings by switching the gate design from powered to manual, Parker said. See VEHICLE Page 10
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Vehicle barrier project costs drop after value engineering Continued from Page 9 The next step involved meeting with department heads with fire, public works, recreation & parks and special events. “We then reviewed the potential application of an alternative barrier system in the inlet lot,” he said. Post and rail type systems incorporate wider space vertical bollards that are connected intermediately with horizontal members, Parker said. “In some cases, they’re actually cable systems, which could be encased or shrouded in a piece of metal or tube-like connection,” he said. The post rail systems require deeper foundations than shallow bollard arrays, although in lower quantity, Parker said, with less cost and time to install. “The key is they’re less intensive in terms of the excavation that occurs at the site,” he said. One significant drawback to post rail systems is pedestrian access, Parker said. “Similar to the way the temporary barriers are working right now, they seem to have a funneling effect,” he said. “We need to provide openings at various locations.” Exposed metal is another potential issue, Parker said. “We need to spec out the right protection measures because of the harsh environment we’re dealing with in the area,” he said. To maintain emergency vehicle access and special event requirements, Parker said manual bollards that can be lifted out are recommended in a handful of spots. “We need to provide removal bollards in certain areas, so those access points can be maintained,” he said. Other suggestions to drop costs included lowering six street ends between 18th-20th and 23rd-25th below the elevation of the Boardwalk, which could save about $200,000, McGean said. “Lowering streets is a little bit controversial,” he said. “Obviously, a street raised to the level of the Boardwalk is much more pedestrian friendly.” McGean said the Ocean City Development Corporation reviewed the other proposed changes and had no concerns. Councilman John Gehrig asked
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City Council modifies old airplane ordinance in resort
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) After an unannounced helicopter landing last month in a parking lot on 17th Street caught nearly everyone in the resort off guard and raised safety concerns, the Ocean City Council is finalizing an ordinance amendment to prevent any repeat performances. On July 3 about 8 p.m., pilot Casey Love with Charm City Helicopters surprised emergency responders and city officials after touching down in the St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church parking lot. Ocean City Airport Manager Jamie Giandomenico said the landing was precoordinated with the property owner, without the airport being informed. Police responded to the scene but were unable to charge Baltimore residents Michael and Erin Rucco, who chartered the flight, after discovering the resort lacks any related restrictions. The incident was initially discussed during a council work session on July 10, with a subsequent draft ordinance introduced on July 31 to amend Chapter 58 of the town code City Manager Doug Miller said the Federal Aviation Administration was contacted but provided no legal recourse. “The pilot did have permission and it was an incidental landing per FAA regulations,” he said. “We want to craft an ordinance to prohibit such activity.” The initial draft ordinance, in addition to fines up to $2,500, included a clause that pilots in violation are subject to having a formal complaint filed with the Baltimore Flight Standards District Office of
the Federal Aviation Administration. Miller said after further research the monetary amount had to be adjusted downward. “We are capped at a $1,000 fine,” he said. Councilman Dennis Dare said despite the FAA conclusion, the incident was illegal. “The FAA controls flight operations in the air so an incidental landing is fine by them,” he said. “Under zoning law, if it’s not specifically allowed, it’s prohibited.” Dare also suggested inserting a passage to prohibit both landing and launching an aircraft. The ordinance defines aircraft as any device capable of carrying one or more persons though the air, to include, besides airplanes, helicopters, gliders, balloons, light aircraft or parachutes. In response to Dare’s suggestion, City Attorney Heather Stansbury said the ordinance language provides for either instance. “The language covers both launchings and landings, so legally I don’t think it’s necessary,” she said. The rules would allow for exceptions in emergency situations, locations authorized by the council or special event permits The goal is to restrict aircraft landings and takeoffs to areas that are appropriately equipped, such as the Ocean City Municipal Airport, or locations sufficiently removed from residences to ensure public safety. The council voted unanimously to forward the topic for first reading during its meeting this Monday, with second reading and potential passage scheduled on Sept. 4.
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To counter that, the county intends to restore the shoreline with more shockabsorbing feature, that could include dredge spoil from other local projects. The county has undertaken similar projects in the past, specifically at the north and south ends of Norwich Road in 2012. Quarterly reports and photo documentation will be submitted documenting the progress made regarding the goals and objectives of the project. A final report will be required at the end of the project period to provide a detailed summary of the results and future steps. The final report will be due Aug. 31, 2020. Now that the grant has the commissioners’ approval, it will become effective on Sept. 1, and expire on Aug. 31, 2020. The project is scheduled to be presented before the Maryland Board of Public Works, consisting of Gov. Hogan, Treasurer Nancy Kopp and Comptroller Peter Franchot, on Aug. 22.
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pending on approval, will be able to receive RGGI Offset Credits that can be sold to fund project operating costs. This project would be of no cost to the county, as Days Cove Reclamation Company, a landfill construction company based in Annapolis, would operate the gas extraction system — essentially a system of pipes and controlled vents. Worcester County would receive a fee of 10 cents per offset credit for the first 100,000 credits issued to the project on a cumulative basis and 25 cents per offset credit issued in excess of 100,000 for the remainder of the term. Estimated credit volume is 40,000 per year, which would generate income to the Enterprise Fund of $4,000 for the first two and a half years and $10,000 a year after. The terms of the agreement would be 10 years subject to a 10-year extension. At the end of the term, the county will purchase all assets associated with the project from 3Degrees for $1. To support implementation, the county will grant 3Degrees the right to maintain and use equipment at the site and the right to use the gas generated by the landfill, including any current and future greenhouse gas emission reduction credits or greenhouse gas offsets. Captured methane also is burned to generate electricity at facilities around the country. The project will be implemented over a period of four to six months by Days Cove Reclamation Company.
County receives award for Heroin Coordinator Program (Aug. 17, 2018) The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention recently announced awards to 16 jurisdictions totaling nearly $900,000 from Maryland’s Heroin Coordinator Program, which plays a critical role in multi-jurisdictional criminal investigations by analyzing data that links overdose victims to drug trafficking organizations operating within the state and across state lines. The Worcester County Board of County Commissioners was awarded $50,615 of that money. The awards will help support jurisdictions in hiring a qualified law enforcement professional to serve as a heroin coordinator. The coordinators will use the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas system to monitor and track drug investigations, drug seizures, drug arrests, heroin and opioid overdoses, and other drug-related investigative activities. “To improve our efforts to address the heroin and opioid crisis, we must have a seamless communications sys-
tem which allows for collaboration and information sharing across multiple law enforcement agencies,” V. Glenn Fueston, Jr., GOCCP executive director, said. “Funding for this position is key.” Since the Heroin Coordinator grant program began, more than $1.6 million has been awarded through the program. Many notable achievements have been made possible through this grant, including a recent investigation leading to a Baltimore heroin dealer pleading guilty to drug conspiracy charges that linked 27 overdose victims (nine fatal), the recovery of $405,156 in drug proceeds, and approximately one kilogram of heroin. This year alone, heroin coordinators added more than 5,000 drug-related cases to HIDTA for review. “Gov. Hogan has directed our office to use every resource possible to keep Maryland streets safe,” Fueston said. “A big part of that job is tracking crime and drug activity, and we are committed to doing just that.”
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Preserving nature reserve plans set in motion recently
By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) The Worcester County Department of Environmental Programs and the Maryland Coastal Bay Program have teamed up to restore the Ilia Fehrer Nature Reserve on Ayres Creek, off Assateague Road. “The project’s core construction objectives are ditch plugging, closure of portion of a former logging road, site grade to permit the re-introduction of water to onsite impoundments (three non-tidal depressions), and other planting and restoration measures,” said Robert Mitchell, director of Worcester County Department of Environmental Programs. The project will restore habitat and natural hydrology of the site by blocking certain ditches and removing part of a dead-end logging road, Mitchell said. “This project comports with the management goals and objectives of the Forestry Stewardship Plan prepared for the site.” The preserve was established in 2011 after the county, along with state and federal government agencies, worked with the Trust for Public Land toward the purchase of the 430-acre Adkins property. “The plan for the project was considered among other options during the preparation of the forest stewardship plan for this property that provided a baseline to request financial assistance for various restoration practices,” Mitchell said. “These activities would include wetland restoration, passive recreation, low impact trail networks, and educational outreach programs.” Restoring and monitoring the project is the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, which is part of the reserve’s management committee for the nature preserve, and has an agreement with the county to assume management responsibilities of the property, according to Roman Jesien, science coordinator for the coastal bays Programs. “The existing loblolly pine plantation was logged, and the management plan seeks to restore the area to the natural forest of the surrounding region,” Jesien said. “Specific plans are to enhance wetland areas by redistributing forest bedding material, filling some ditches, and reorganizing debris from the recent logging operation. Mitchell added, “New habitat creation is very important for both native and migrating species to help generate the right kind of open space hospitable to many different types of wildlife. The area will also serve as an educational resource for generations for school children to come visit, and see how wetlands work.” The project also will help filter out nutrients before the find their way to the creek and, eventually, the bay.
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Planning commission votes to recommend development
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Joseph Oswald presented Project headed to Town Council ‘Wright Brothers Award’
By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) presented the “Wright Brothers Award” to Joseph Oswald, CEO of Jonaswood Consulting and FAA member for 50 years on Aug. 1 at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. Oswald, of Bishopville, was recognized for 50 years of safe flying and his contributions to aviation safety. He holds a commercial pilot certificate with many airplane and helicopter qualifications and is a member of the Ocean City Aviation Association.
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of 50 and Old Ocean City Boulevard, that that’s a good idea.” “You don’t make plans about a town because a guy’s a good man – you do it because it’s good for a town and no other reason,” Smith said. Mary Moore, also a member of the Historic District Commission, said she was “a grand fan” of Gerardi. “I care about historic downtown Berlin,” she said. “I applaud Mr. Gerardi for all he’s done for downtown Berlin, more than any resident, any person I’ve known.” Cam Bunting said she has known Gerardi perhaps longer than anyone else in the room and also spoke on his behalf. She said he relocated from South Point to be closer to downtown, and built two restaurants there “because he decided he wanted some places to eat.” “This has all benefited the town … he has spent enormous amounts of money on this town,” Bunting said. “Of anybody that could’ve bought this property and done anything with it, this is the man that you want, because he loves Berlin.” Commission member Ron Cascio said the expansion would ultimately be a detriment to the town, despite Gerardi’s reputation. “I have nothing but praise for Mr. Gerardi and what he has done in town,” Cascio said. “But we don’t give permits, we don’t give approval based on character, promises and intent. We give approval – or not – based on a plan.” Commission member Pete Cosby was among those in favor, saying the project was a “no-brainer,” in part because it would empower the commission in the final site plan approval. Because the property was already in the county’s growth area, he argued if it were not eventually annexed the county could grant certain approvals without input from Town of Berlin officials. “If anybody’s going to determine the fate of this land, I want it to be us,” Cosby said. “I want the maximum economic potential out of this property in a way that is befitting the town and it’s character,” he continued. “This piece of entrance property is a natural commercial zone and I want to control it.” Cascio voted “no” and another commission member, Barb Stack, abstained. Cosby, Chairman Chris Denny, John Barrett, Newt Chandler and Phyllis Purnell backed the recommended addition to the growth area. Berlin Town Administrator Laura Allen said the next step in the process was for Planning Director Dave Engelhart to bring the commission recommendation to the mayor and council. “Our code requires a public hearing, which means we have to advertise it in advance, so it will take some time to get on their agenda,” Allen said. “We’re looking at dates in September and October, but nothing is set yet.” This story was updated from a previous version.
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Ocean Pines Police Pfc. Jennifer DeGiovanni during National Night Out at White Horse Park last week demonstrates an exterior thermometer display showing the difference in temperature inside and outside of a car on a hot day.
Police warn public of danger associated with hot vehicles Deadly consequences can occur when leaving pets and children unattended By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) The Ocean Pines Police Department knows, as temperatures climb, so too does the need to remind residents that leaving their children and pets unattended in a hot vehicle can be deadly. To demonstrate that point during Ocean Pines National Night Out last Tuesday, Pfc. Jennifer DeGiovanni rolled up a car’s windows, turned off the vehicle, and watched as an exterior thermometer display tracked the rise in temperature inside to 123 degrees in less than 10 minutes. “The outdoor stand-up temperature display is an excellent tool to create awareness of how a vehicle can quickly heat up in the sun to where
the inside temperatures would kill a child,” DeGiovanni said. Thirty-one children have died in a hot car so far this year, DeGiovanni said. “The latest was on Aug. 8 in Virginia. As far as I know, there are no statics on near misses, since some are not reported,” she said. Maryland law says no child eight years of age and under may be left unattended at home, at school, or in a car. The law further states that children in that age group must be attended to someone who is at least 13 years old. “We all live busy lives. Fathers, mothers and caregivers who have left the child or children in a car don’t mean to, but they to get distracted by their busy lives so they just simply forget,” DeGiovanni said. “It is unimaginable for most of us to fathom ever leaving our kids, but unSee CHILDREN Page 20
Bishopville man recognized for 50 years of flying safely Continued from Page 16 “I started off in aviation in 1958, when I went to Manhattan High School of Aviation Trades in New York.” Oswald joined Army when he was 17, served three tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and was in the Army Reserves for 32 years. He also worked for the FAA for 28 years. “After working for the FAA, I then worked for Air Traffic Control Command for 10 years,” he said. For the past three years, Oswald has worked as a senior navigation system engineer for TY Lin Interna-
tional in Coral Gables, Florida. “As a kid, I lived in Manhattan, and I use to see planes flying out of LaGuardia Airport and Newark Airport,” Oswald said. “I used to see all these movies about airplanes. One of them in particular was ‘Strategic Air Command’. When Oswald went into the Army Reserves, he specifically asked for aviation training. “I stayed in that for 32 years up until the time I had two careers, one with the FAA and one with the Army Reserve when I was flying C847 Helicopters.”
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Children ages 3 and younger at highest vehicular heat risk Continued from Page 19 fortunately all too often it happens.” One way to avoid that, DeGiovanni said, is to put something necessary to your routine in the back seat next to the child — a cell phone, purse, lunch bag, work bag, employee ID, or if the car is remote entry, your keys. “Putting a personal item in the back seat will jar their memory to always check the back seat and it could just simply save a life, your child’s life.” Eighty-eight percent of children who have died from vehicular heat strokes are age 3 and younger. Pets, too, can die from heat stroke. Ocean City Animal Control Officer Barbara Wisniewski said people shouldn’t bring dogs into the car at all when it’s hot. “If, for some reason, you have to have the dogs in the car when traveling and decide to stop … have somebody stay with the dog,” Wisniewski said. The symptoms of overheating in pets include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, weakness, stupor and collapse. Symptoms can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomiting, along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees.
It is best to exercise the dogs during the coolest parts of the day, and to walk or play in shade-covered dirt or grass whenever possible to prevent burning their paw pads on asphalt or tar. Owners should also bring cool water along with them when traveling or walking their dog. If the dog does overheat, lead into a cool, but not ice-cold, water and seek veterinary assistance immediately. “We here are pretty good about enforcing [not leaving dogs in hot cars],” Wisniewski said. “We usually get the dogs out before overheating ever happens.” Wisniewski, who has worked in Ocean City Animal Control for 33 years, said she has been in many such situations when she has taken someone’s dog to the veterinary clinic because of overheating. “Most of the time we get them out before that ever happens,” she said. Wisniewski also refuted the notion that lowering a car’s windows will alleviate the problem. “It doesn’t make a difference if the windows are all the way down or not, they are still going to overheat,” she said. “Dogs can’t perspire like humans do, they just take the hot air back in and overheat,” she said.
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Participants of the fifth annual 329-mile trek from Wisp to Ocean City pose for a photo holding banners and signs after completing their journey on Saturday, Aug. 11.
Bike Trek across Md. for Just In Power Kids
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Former Baltimore television weatherman Justin Berk completed a 329-mile trek in seven days from Wisp Resort in Western Maryland to Ocean City last Saturday afternoon. This is the fifth year Berk has taken the journey to raise money for Just in Power Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides free integrative therapies, supportive care and informative workshops in conjunction with the child and their family’s chosen medical treatment. “The kids we’re doing this for don’t have a choice,” Berk said. “There is no opportunity for those kids in any treatment to tap out and say ‘I’m done, I’ll take a break now.’ They don’t [get to] do that. So, we go out and do [it for them]. It doesn’t matter how tired we are because we will continue until we are finished.” Cancer is personal for Berk, who was misdiagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 14. “There was a problem with my left leg,” Berk said. “When I finally went to a doctor I was initially diagnosed with bone cancer right underneath my left knee … My parents found another specialist and he knew immediately I had a staph infection which was pretty darn serious ... and not cancer. OUR 9TH SEASON!
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I] developed an allergy to the medicine … and they weren’t sure I’d be able to walk again,” he continued.
“But I eventually recovered, and I came back so I said, ‘OK, I’m back to See BERK Page 24
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Berk rides from mountains to beach in support of kids Continued from Page 23 life.’” Berk said the decision to create the 300-plus mile trek came to him as a sign in the form of numbers. “In the year 2014, when I was 41, I figured the numbers reflect each other and I needed to do a reflection on what happened since,” he said. “A whole bunch of signs that showed up with the numbers 14 and 41, proved to me that I needed to be doing something, and this whole idea was born about doing this trek across the state of Maryland, to hike and bike during the course of a week between the two biggest playgrounds in the state.” The coincidences were intriguing: he was 41 years old when he started the inaugural trek and his hospitalization took place when he was 14; it had been 27 years and two times seven is 14; and he had been a weatherman on television in Baltimore for 14 years. “I had already been working with a charity that was geared around programs for kids with cancer, so I wanted to do this and tell the story of one of the kids each day and wear their picture strapped to my backpack,” Berk said. “The first year I raised $25,000. When I finished and survived, I was like, ‘Okay, do it again. But how can I do it again with other people?’” Berk completed the entire trek with people joining at various stages throughout the years ever since. At one point during this year’s trek, he traveled with 15 other people from Frederick to Elkridge. Four people completed the entire 329-miles alongside Berk. Dozens of people have participated in the past five treks, according to Berk. Some joined for several days, others as brief as a few miles. Berk was touched by the amount of generous people, he said. “To quote Walter George, a friend of mine, ‘Good people find good people.’” Last year, Berk raised $38,000. This year, the trek has raised over $58,000 as of earlier this week. “Every $500 will fully treat one kid,” Berk said. “There’s so many side stories, there’s so much depth every single day to every single kid. This is the [first] year we’ve personally met with every single family with the exception of one girl who’s too sick to take visits. We have made a personal connection with each of the families.” This year’s trek was more personal for Berk. After completing the trip on Saturday, he got married on the beach to his girlfriend, Shannon, whom he met during one his earlier cross-state walks. “Shannon came out one day when I was going through Sykesville on trek three to meet with her friend
whose son I was honoring that day,” Berk said. We briefly met then, and next year, she happened to pass our team on her way to the beach and was yelling and screaming outside the car somewhere in Anne Arundel County. “I looked at my friend and said, ‘That’s a person who needs to stop for us,’” he continued. “As she was driving away, ‘Come back’ flew out of my mouth. I don’t know what compelled me to say that. She’s a physical therapist, and she thought someone was hurt, and she actually did a U-turn to come back and check on [us]. We met on the trek, the very next week we had our first date, and 30 minutes into our first date she told me she was going to marry me.” Shannon participated in this year’s trek, albeit not the entire run. “I was running support. I probably did 20 miles on foot, and outside of that was making sure everyone was safe, hydrated and cool,” she said. “So, I watched firsthand the pain and suffering that they went through and the bonding they all went through because of that. They had some amazing times and extremely physically challenging times.” This year’s sponsor, Smyth Jewelers, provided the couple with their engagement and wedding rings. “One of the most amazing things about this trek was that it was all lumped together and we knew we were going to get married the day after the trek was done,” Berk said. “[When buying the ring] I said we were doing this charity. Shannon started describing the event and the trek, and we needed something durable. In the process of describing that, we looked at each other and realized there was an opportunity for an even bigger connection here. “I told them I got Shannon’s engagement ring here, we’re about to get our wedding rings and get married after the trek. It seems really fitting that maybe they might want to be part of this experience with us,” he continued. “They jumped at the opportunity.” “We made a commitment to each other and Smyth made a commitment to us,” Shannon said. The couple is still continuing to raise money for the event, and have asked for donations instead of wedding gifts. “We set a new goal of $64,000, for 50 plus 14, my [personal] number,” Berk said. “That additional money will help pay for administrative costs. We made the promise as husband and wife that we will not use any of that money for anything other than we promised.” To donate or learn more about the trek, visit justinpowerkids.org or marylandtrek.com or email Berk at marylandtrek@justinpowerkids.org.
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Junior Girl Scouts from local Troop 736 hope to make life a little easier for patients at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute of Ocean Pines. Working toward the Bronze Award, the highest honor given to scouts at that level, the girls are trying to put together 100 care kits to include items like fuzzy socks, ginger candies and tea, oral hygiene products and small writing journals.
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By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Aug. 17, 2018) The 11 members of local Junior Girl Scout Troop 736 are collecting materials to create 100 care kits for area residents going through cancer treatments. The girls, ages 10 and 11, decided to undertake the project as part of their quest for a Bronze Award, the highest honor given to Junior Girl Scouts, according to Bronze Award advisor Colleen Dillon-Rutzler. “The Bronze Award is a team effort,” she said. “The project’s objective is to benefit our local community in some way and each scout is expected to contribute a minimum of 20 hours.” Dillon-Rutzler said each of the girls in Troop 736 have been in some way affected by cancer. “My daughter, MaryAnn Catherine, in fact, not only experienced cancer as a daughter of an acute myeloid leukemia survivor, but also watched and was a special caregiver to my sis-
ter, her godmother, that succumbed to metastatic breast cancer after a 14year battle,” she said. “With this in mind and the goal of the Bronze Award, the girls as a whole looked at making a difference in the community and developed some wonderful ideas to benefit the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute of Ocean Pines.” Dillon-Rutzler said the project goal is threefold, starting with making 100 care kits that include items such as fuzzy socks, tissues, brain games, lotions, ginger candies and tea, lip balm, ear buds, oral hygiene products and small writing journals. They are also setting up a small area at the Ocean Pines center “where patients, while they sit getting treatments, can use colored pencils and coloring books, they can pick up a fleece lap blanket (that the girls are going to make), or they can pick out a warm hat,” she said. “The last element of their project is to design and arrange a serenity rock garden outside of the infusion room –
a place where patients can look out the window and see inspiring messages,” Dillon-Rutzler said. Girl Scouts are in the process of collecting items for the kits, as well as new fleece material to make lap blankets, she said. “The girls have contacted several local businesses to be ‘drop-off’ places to collect those requested needs,” Dillon-Rutzler said. “Our goal is to have everything assembled and presented to the cancer center by the first week of September. “After that is accomplished, the girls are responsible to each write a detailed report in their own words of the past three-plus months of preparation and execution of the project,” she continued. “Each separate report is then submitted to Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay for review and, hopefully, approval. Once approved, each girl will then have achieved the Bronze Award and will be honored at a special ceremony.” See GIRLS Page 27
(Aug. 17, 2018) Norwegian Viking ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre (Draken), will sail into Ocean City as the ninth official stop on its Expedition America: East Coast Tour 2018 presented by Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The tour, which launched in July 2018, will bring the world’s largest operating Viking ship to Ocean City for an eight-day stopover from Aug. 22-29. Beginning with an arrival ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m., and continuing with seven days of ship tours and activations in the Draken Village, the Draken visit promises visitors an engaging look at the modern-day Viking spirit. “We are very much looking forward to welcoming the Draken ship to Ocean City this August,” said Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. “As a family-friendly destination that strives to offer a wide variety of events and features for our visitors to enjoy, we feel the Draken ship will provide vacationers with a unique opportunity to experience a piece of Viking history while staying here in Ocean City.” Hosted in partnership with Ocean City, the Draken will dock at Third Street and Chicago Avenue on the bay and will offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for visitors to relive history in a way never experienced before. Draken will allow guests to not only marvel at this stunning Viking ship – but also to interact with the crew as they share experiences of thrill, fear and exhilaration while enduring the ship’s 2016 transatlantic crossing – reliving the Viking discovery of the New World more than 1,000 years ago. During the Draken arrival ceremony on Aug. 22, guests are invited to greet the ship as it sails into port with a display of Viking valor and excitement. Capt. Björn Ahlander and his crew will step ashore to welcome the crowd and introduce the Draken. This event is free and open to the public. A small, private welcome reception will follow. The ship will be open Thursday, Aug. 23 to Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Beginning daily at 10 a.m., Draken will be open for See DRAKEN Page 27
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Girls collect items to include in cancer patients’ care kits Continued from Page 26 She added the award is a pin that would be worn on the girls’ uniforms as they advance through different levels of the Girl Scouts. Business and local groups that have agreed to be drop-off sites are: -Little Lambs Learning Center and Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Race Track Road in Berlin -The Original Greene Turtle apparel shop, 11601 Coastal Highway in Ocean City -Berlin Farm & Home Center, 115 Broad Street in Berlin -Bruder Home, 18 North Main Street in Berlin -Zenna Wellness Studio, 10 South Main Street in Berlin -Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road in Berlin -Berlin Intermediate School, 309 Franklin Avenue in Berlin -Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines “We will be collecting up until Aug. 25, so that we may assemble the kits,” Dillon-Rutzler said. “We are no longer
in need of ginger candy, as Wockenfuss has graciously donated a case of candy and a friend of the troop has supplied the ginger tea.” The list of currently needed items includes: -Fuzzy socks -Tissues -Brain games -Lotions -Lip balm -Ear buds -Small writing journals -Pens and pencils -Puzzle books such as Sudoku, crosswords and word searches -Decks of cards -Travel toothpaste/toothbrushes -Travel Biotène products “The largest portion of their project budget will be purchasing canvas bags to use as the kits for the patients,” Dillon-Rutzler said. “Finding a local business and printer in that effort to have 100 or so bags donated would be a great help.” For more information or to donate items, contact Dillon-Rutzler at 443-6140903 or email cdrutzler@gmail.com.
Draken arrival ceremony to begin at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 22 Continued from Page 26 timed and ticketed deck tours. Tour tickets, which cost $6 for children (ages 5-15, free admission for ages 4 and under); $12 for adults (ages 16 and over); and $30 for a family pack (includes two adults, and up to three children) can be purchased online at www.drakenhh.com now, or on-site at the Draken Village. During each 30-minute tour, guests are guided through the ship and offered a look at a day-in-the-life of the crew and the historic craftsmanship used to build the ship with oak, tar, hemp, iron and silk. Within the Draken Village, which is free and open to the public, guests can experience a photo and video exhibition illustrating Viking history, modern explorers, and the adventures of the Draken; land-side views of the ship; the Highland Park Whisky hospitality tent; local food and beverage vendors; official Draken merchandise, and more. Additional ticketed Draken events include a lecture with Capt. Ahlander outlining the adventurous expeditions of the Draken (Friday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m., $25) and a screening of the newly released Draken documentary: “Expedition America - a Modern Viking Adventure” (Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m., $20).
“The Vikings were accomplished navigators, artisans, traders and storytellers, but their greatest triumph was the ships they built,” said Capt. Ahlander. “Each Draken stopover offers guests a tangible tie to history. We hope our visitors are inspired by the vigor of the Viking spirit and our modern-day adventures.” Following the overwhelming response from the 2016 tour, the next leg of the Draken Harald Hårfagre North American tour will consist of stopovers across the U.S. East Coast states of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. The final tour schedule and all stopover ports are set to be announced in the coming weeks. The crew on board Draken is a team of 35 men and women from all over the world, representing a diverse mix of age, gender, nationality, and background. The Draken is now accepting applications for public volunteer crew positions. To take part in this opportunity, visit www.drakenhh.com/join-the-crew. To learn more about the Draken ship, team, and 2018 tour, visit www.DrakenHH.com or @DrakenHH on social media.
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, even if you believe you have a handle on all that is going on around you, some surprises are bound to pop up. Enjoy any unexpected turn of events.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, embrace your inner storyteller in the days ahead. Family and friends will want to catch up, and sharing memorable moments can be fun.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, words flow effortlessly from your lips this week, and others are captivated by your tales. You can use this power and creative streak to your advantage. PHOTO COURTESY PEDER JACOBSSON
HEADED TO OC Norwegian Viking ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre (Draken), will sail into Ocean City on its Expedition America: East Coast Tour 2018 presented by Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky, next week. The ship will be docked on Third Street, bayside, Aug. 22-29.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, you may have been a little preoccupied of late. Focus on what has been on your mind and how it is affecting your relationships, making changes where necessary.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Relationships with friends and associates have significant influence on your life this week, Leo. They can create new business opportunities and expand your social circle.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
There is fun to be had in the days ahead, Virgo. Embrace any opportunity to have some fun, rewarding yourself for all your recent hard work.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, a budding relationship is ready to be taken to the next level. Devote the time necessary to make that happen, as doing so can further build on an already strong foundation.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
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Scorpio, reaching an acceptable conclusion is easier if you run ideas by others as you work out some details in your head. Discussing any doubts you have can be helpful.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, make a concerted effort to keep lines of communication open in the days ahead. This can benefit you and your loved ones in some surprising ways.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
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Aquarius, nearly everything you do this week will be connected to your career. Strategic moves come easily to you, and certain pieces may fall into place just when you need them to.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, there is a time to share your dreams, and this week may be the perfect time to do just that. Open up to your closest loved ones.
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Ninth annual Ocean City Jeep Week held Aug. 23-26 Beach parades, obstacle course and new Jeep Jam among activities planned
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Jeep enthusiasts will be revving up throughout the Worcester County area next week during the ninth annual Jeep Week, which kicks off Thursday, Aug. 23. As many as 1,400-1,500 Jeeps are expected to take over Ocean City and participate in events which include obstacle courses, monster truck rides, parades and other activities. “There’s a whole new group of Jeep followers,” Live Wire Media owner and Event Coordinator Brad Hoffman said. “In the end I’ve always loved and had a passion for Jeeps.” Jeep Week was first created by Will Lynch and Chris Cropper nine years ago as a means to promote businesses in Ocean City and provide a fun-filled week for Jeep owners and enthusiasts. Hoffman joined the Jeep Week team five years ago as a sponsor. “I took it over five years ago when Live Wire Media became a partner in the event,” Hoffman said. “With my history in events and production and marketing and vendor relationships in the automotive world and doing other automotive events, it was a natural fit and I kind of came in just as the Jeep culture blossomed and bloomed in a different way in the past four/five years. “It really was a vision to take the whole thing to the next level over the past four/five years,” he continued. “We’re well over 1,400-1,500 registered jeeps this year. Every year I’ve grown it 20-25 percent to be stronger on the vendor side [and] stronger on the participant side. “I’m really proud of building something that is nationally recognized.” A Jeep Week kick-off party sponsored by KICKER, Wicked Coastal, OC Jeep Week and Wicked Jeeps for vendors and early participants will take place Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Coconuts Beach Bar at Castle in the Sand Hotel on 37th Street. Jeep parades will take place Thursday through Sunday from 7:309:15 a.m. The parade will begin at 29th Street and continue down to the inlet. Around 250 Jeeps will take a sandy ride along the beach toward the inlet each day. Onlookers can observe 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.
New events have been added to this year’s Jeep Week, including 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. Jeep Jam replaces the original Jeep obstacle course held in Berlin. “[We’ve] designed an amazing course that has all kinds of levels,” Hoffman said. “You have mild trails along with some rock crawling in a specific obstacle course area. Some logs to crawl over, cropper blocks, which if you have heavy duty suspension can [crawl] with your jeep over some dirt obstacles as a part of the new Jeep Jam course which has always been a big component of the event.” Another new event is the beach obstacle course. It 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. 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. 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 new dealership in Berlin on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for a Jeep sendoff, open house party. This year’s Jeep Week is dedicated to the memory of Hoffman’s sister, Wendy Hoffman Steil, who passed away last week from lung cancer. She was 61. “My sister worked with me at Jeep Week last year when she was fighting lung cancer,” Hoffman said. “She was just there selling wristbands and meeting my friends in the Jeep world and I was just honored to have her as a sister. “She embodied that feeling of ‘Hey, let’s have a good time, everybody smile – this is a fun thing,’” he continued. “I know she’ll be looking out for the event this year.” 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/ or call Hoffman at 443-366-5944 or email brad@live-wire-media.com.
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Jeeps are on display at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street during last year’s annual Jeep Week. The 2018 event will take place Aug. 23-26.
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OUT & ABOUT
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Pennsylvania residents Sandy Neidigh and Brian Treaster enjoy drinks at Grotto’s Pizza on 124th Street, Sunday, Aug. 12.
Ocean City residents, Vicki Robertson and her son, Garrett, 13, have a cheesy pizza dinner at Grotto’s Pizza on 124th Street, Sunday, Aug. 12.
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The Lucia family from Frederick, Maryland enjoy a sunny, warm summer day on the Ocean City Boardwalk, as well as some ice cream, Saturday, Aug. 11. Pictured, from left, are Kayla, 7, Heather, Lucas, 10, and Paul Lucia.
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Staten Island residents Frank and Lydia Morse sit down for a bite to eat at Grotto’s Pizza on 124th Street, Sunday, Aug. 12.
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Ocean City native Linda Lewis, left, and Parsonburg resident Holly Agnew display their wares during the Ocean City Peach Festival at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street, Thursday, Aug. 2.
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Ocean City residents Dawn Offman, left, and Barb Musser, sell peach smoothies during the Ocean City Peach Festival at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street, Thursday, Aug. 2.
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Fourth Float for the Coast slated for Friday in bay
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Assateague Coastal Trust and the Assateague Coastkeeper have partnered with Oceana and the Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for the fourth annual Float for the Coast rally in opposition to offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. Registration and check-in begin at 10 a.m. today, Friday, at Bahia Marina on 22nd Street, bayside, with the flotilla launch slated to take place an hour later. “We want people to be thinking, ‘We have to make sure offshore drilling does not come to the Mid-Atlantic and doesn’t come to Ocean City beaches,’” Kathy Phillips, Assateague Coastkeeper and Assateague Coastal Trust executive director said. “We want to raise awareness for people to think more about the extreme level of plastic pollution that we have in the bays and out in the ocean, and we need to limit our single use of plastic like straws, water bottles and plastic bags. “We [also] need Maryland to move forward with plastic bag bans and working harder to get the citizens of Maryland to be more aware of the pol-
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Environmentalists, Assateague Coastal Trust members and supporters protest offshore drilling by paddling to the Isle of Wight Bay behind the convention center on 40th Street to promote clean watersheds and coastal bays. The 2018 event begins with registration at 10 a.m., Friday.
lution they’re causing by using singleuse plastic,” she continued. Participants will paddle from 22nd Street to 40th Street and convene at noon for the rally on Isle of Wight Bay, located behind the convention center, where the Maryland Association of
Counties will also be holding its annual summer meeting. “Last year we had [more than 75] people sign up but we didn’t want to put them out in the water,” she said. The 2017 event was canceled because of bad weather.
“The forecast is looking good for us this year. I think we’re going to have a good day out on the water,” Phillips said. A shorter paddle will depart from 48th Street Watersports at 11:30 a.m. See HAPPY Page 33
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NOW PLAYING ANGLER 312 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-7424 www.angleroc.net Aug. 17: Andrew Robear, 6 p.m. Aug. 18: The Gifted, 7 p.m. Aug. 19: Blake Haley, 5 p.m. Aug. 23: Justin Moore, 5 p.m. BAYSIDE CANTINA 14101 Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-250-1200 www.baysidecantina.com Aug. 18: Randy Jamz, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 19: Walt Farozic, 5-8 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Aug. 17-18: Tranzfusion, 9 pm Aug. 22: Identity Crisis, 6 p.m. Aug. 23: Bettenroo, 8 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Aug. 17: Rusty Foulke, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 18: 33 RPM, 8-11 p.m. Aug. 19: Vagabonds, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 20: Tony Sciuto, 8 p.m. Aug. 21: Charlie Z, 6 p.m. Aug. 22: Reform School, 6 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m. Aug. 23: Chris Button, 7 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Thursday-Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CAROUSEL PATIO BAR AND GRILL In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-1000 www.carouselhotel.com Aug. 17: Kaleb Brown, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 18: Pearl, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 19: Dave Sherman Aug. 21: Rick Kennedy, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 22: Jack Worthington Aug. 23: DJ Jeremy, 6-10 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. 17: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; The Everafter, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 18: The Permilla Project, noon to 4 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 19: Rick & Regina, noon to 3 p.m.; The Lauren Glick Band, 4-8 p.m.
Aug. 20: Sean Loomis, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth & Pete, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 21: Jon Pheasant Solo, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; The Breakers, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 22: Smooth & Remy, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 23: Wes Davis Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-6331 www.cowboycoastoc.com Aug. 17: Live Music on the outside stage, 6-10 p.m.; DJ, Tops Cut Off DJ Team, 9 p.m. Aug. 18: Live Music on the outside stage, 6-10 p.m.; VJ/DJ Jammin Jeff Aug. 22: Live Band Karaoke w/Kaotik and DJ Jerry B Aug. 23: Throwback Summer Concert, ticketed event, Reagan Years, 9 p.m. DRY 85 12 48th Street Ocean City 443-664-8989 www.dry85.com Aug. 23: Indie Singer Songwriter Alex Peters, 9 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Aug. 17: Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 18: 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. 17: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 18: Side Project/Chris Button, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 19: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 20: Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. Aug. 21: Dust N Bones Aug. 22: Karaoke w/Jeremy or Trivia w/DJ Bigler Aug. 23: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m. HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com Aug. 17: DJ Wax, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 18: Classic Vibe, 4-8 p.m. MARINA DECK 306 Dorchester St. Ocean City 410-289-4411 www.marinadeckrestaurant.com Aug. 23: Karaoke, 9 p.m.
M.R. DUCKS BAR & GRILLE 311 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com Aug. 17: Prime Time Dance Band, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18: The Klassix, 5 p.m. Aug. 19: 8 Track Mind, 4 p.m. Aug. 22: DJ Batman, 5 p.m. Aug. 23: Steve Ports Duo, 6 p.m. OC Brewing Company 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 443-664-6682 www.ocbrewingcompany.com Aug. 17: Three on a Tree Aug. 18: Andrew Robear OCEAN 13 13th Street on the boardwalk Ocean City www.Ocean13ocmd.com Aug. 17: Michael Smith, piano lounge, 7 p.m.; Paul Lewis, tiki bar, 8 p.m. Aug. 18: Bob Stout, 7 p.m.; Walt Farovic, tiki bar, 8 p.m. Aug. 19: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, tiki bar, 9 p.m. Aug. 21: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Aug. 23: Michael Smith, piano lounge, 7 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 17-18: Power Play Lenny’s Deck Bar Aug. 17-19: First Class, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 20-21: Power Play, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 22: Power Play, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 23-26: Power Play, 5-10 p.m. OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org Aug. 17: Great Train Robbery, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 18: Overtime, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 19: Old School, 3 p.m. PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com Aug. 17: Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m. Aug. 18: Bond & Bentley, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 20: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m. Aug. 21: Beats By Adam Dutch, 9 p.m. Aug. 23: Beats by Wax, 9 p.m. PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City
410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com Aug. 17-18: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; Surreal, 10 p.m. Aug. 19: CK DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; The Lava Game, 10 p.m. Aug. 20: The Lava Game, 10 p.m. Aug. 21-22: DJ Mocking Bird, 9 p.m. Aug. 23: Judas Prietess, 10 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com Aug. 17: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Innasense, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ BobbyO, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 18: Cruz-in de Bay, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Kicking Sunrise, 1-5 p.m.; Innasense, 5-9 p.m.; The Breakdown, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 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. 19: DJ Bobby-O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Flowers for Taco, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 20: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 21: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Ring Toss Tournament, noon to 4 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 22: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; The 5:55, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 23: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Rew Smith, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Collie Buddz, ticketed event, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Aug. 17: Marky Shaw, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 18: Marcella Peters, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 19: Bryen O’Boyle (formerly of Mr. Greengenes), 4-8 p.m. Aug. 22: Sean Spiffy Styles, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 23: Aaron Howell, 4-8 p.m. TRADER LEE’S LIVE 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 443-614-4119 Aug. 18: Boogie Stew, 8 p.m. Aug. 22: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com Aug. 17: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey
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Happy hour hosted by RAR following event Continued from Page 31 The public is invited to join in the float for free using their personal kayak, standup paddleboard, canoe or any legal watercraft. A limited number of rental kayaks are available and can be reserved for $15 at Bahia Marina or 48th Street Watersports. “It’s a great time in the middle of the summer, lots of people in town, lots of media in town, so it’s a great opportunity for us to raise awareness about issues that we know can possibly impact water quality and health
and community in the Ocean City area,” Phillips said. “It’s a great way to bring people together.” Guest speakers from Oceana, Maryland Climate Coalition, and elected officials will speak at Fish Tales at 10:30 a.m. to give a call to action on issues such as offshore oil development, ocean plastic pollution, the Strawless Summer campaign and clean energy production in wind and solar. Following the clean water celebration, a happy hour hosted by RAR Brewery will take place at Fish Tales.
Merchandise will be available for purchase. The public is encouraged to join in the float for a $10 registration fee that will include a commemorative T-shirt featuring artwork by local artist Marc Emond. “We’re encouraging people to make their own homemade signs and banners and bring them on whatever their issue of concern [is],” Phillips said. “We’re also encouraging ‘land lovers’ to join us. “If you’re not comfortable paddling or being on the water then they can
join us behind the convention center and bring their own homemade signs,” she continued. “We [would like] them to register to get a T-shirt and join us back at Fish Tales for the [after party].” The event will not be canceled this year regardless of weather conditions. Should there be rain, the rally will take place under cover at Fish Tales. 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.
Kim Perrone Crafter of the Month
(Aug. 17, 2018) The Ocean Pines Pine’eer Craft Club announces the Crafter of the Month for August is Kim Perrone. Perrone has received a Bachelors of Art: Art Education, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Masters of Science: Instructional Technology, from Western Connecticut State University. She received a teacher certification from the Connecticut Department of Education as Visual Arts Teacher-in-Residence B.E.S.T. Program.
Perrone taught elementary art in Danbury, Connecticut and Westerville, Ohio before retiring in 2017. Perrone fell in love with clay in college and has been perfecting her craft ever since, but added, she still has so much more to learn. “I am not a production potter and enjoy enhancing my wheel-thrown forms with springs, adding 3D decorative elements to the clay, such as shell designs, sea creatures and organic form and altering shapes,” she said.
Currently, Perrone is working on “shell bowls” that have hand-cut scalloped edges with shells. Her work is meant to be used and is food safe. Sometimes Perrone uses four or five different glazes on one piece. View Perrone and our other artists’ work in the Pine’eer Artisan and Gift Shop, located in White Horse Park in Ocean Pines, every Wednesday from 3-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact opcraftclub@aol.com.
Kim Perrone is the Ocean Pines Pine’eer Craft Club’s Crafter of the Month for August.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Walker’s fruity fries recipe Serve pound cake strips with strawberry ‘ketchup,’ dust with powdered sugar
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) As the summer starts to wind down, I cannot help but think another year is almost gone. I try not to think about the future and stay focused on the present. Each day is meaningful and it is up to the individual to make the most of it. But as one walks the path of existence, you cannot help but question some of your decisions. Life is a journey and mistakes are sure to follow. Just remember, regret is a reaction and does not have to become a reality. Whenever I take a moment and sift through the many remembrances, the kitchen seems to be the common denominator. It represents so much more than just sharing a meal; the love that is present is part of our daily bread. I remember mother taking me under her wing and showing me how to bake. I was mesmerized how flour,
sugar and eggs could be magically transformed into a delectable dessert. To this day, the aromas of sweet recollections brings me to a time where family was fundamental. Nanny, bless her heart, cooked heirloom recipes for all to enjoy. Sausage gravy and liver pudding are still some of my favorites. I can see Nanny’s petite frame hovering over the stove and carefully nurturing a pot of greens. A little fat, salt and pepper instantly turns back the hands of time. It takes years of experience to properly stir a pot of beans. Faith helps one assess the timing of the gifts we are about to receive. My grandmother knew the placing of the hand on the pot is most crucial. This sanctuary breathes new life to future generations. The knowledge that simmers in the pot do not come easy and that is why it must be handled with utmost care. As a child, I could not wait to go to Uncle Clark’s and Aunt Bessy’s house. Breakfast was a smorgasbord of mouthwatering food. Crispy country ham, breakfast gravy, creamy cheesy egg casseroles, hot biscuits, homemade jams, fried apples, fried tomatoes, hash browns, and much more graced their table first
thing in the morning. A hearty meal was a must when putting in a full day’s work. Hard work has been the backbone of this country; hopefully it will not be a thing of the past. Times have changed; American families are busier than ever. We should not become a society that depends on fast food and frozen meals. But more importantly, let us not lose the real meaning of sharing a meal. Take the time to cook with your children. Sharing treasured stories about your family keeps your ancestry alive. Updating traditional dishes adds zest to your menu planning. Coming up with creative ideas is a fun way to involve the children. The lessons learned in the kitchen go well beyond the table and its offerings. That being said, who says fries have to be savory. Fruity fries are an enjoyable, healthy alternative to sugary desserts and at the same time teach children to develop their creativity. Baked low-fat pound cake cut into
the shape of French fries, strawberry ketchup, and a dusting of powdered sugar (salt) and freshly ground pepper are simple to make and perfect for the little chef in your family. Fruity fries are finger licking good. Enjoy! * Strawberries and coarse, freshly ground black pepper pair well together. Adding black pepper is optional. * 8 mini square fry baskets can be purchased at Amazon for $23.99. These baskets are a must if one relishes the art of entertaining.
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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Spray cooking sheet lightly with cooking spray. 3. Combine the ingredients for the strawberry ketchup in a medium bowl. 4. Slice pound cake into ½-inch slices. Spread slices evenly on baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes on one side and 3 minutes on the other side or until golden brown. Place slices on a cooling rack. 5. When cool, slice the pound cake into the shape of fries. 6. Place fries in a mini fry basket. Serve ketchup on the side. Garnish with powdered sugar and freshly ground pepper. Serves 6 Secret Ingredient – Fun. “Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.” — Randy Pausch
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New ArtX event to include music, workshops, artwork
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MORNING DRAW Dennis Young, of New Castle, Delaware, uses pastels to create a picture during the Plein Air Quick Draw Contest, last Saturday on the Boardwalk. The event was part of Ocean City’s Artist Paint OC.
Skipjack Lego Build to take place at St. Paul’s Church
(Aug. 17, 2018) Families and children of all ages are invited to Maryland’s first ever Skipjack Lego Build, a free event where participants will use up to 70,000 Lego pieces to build their own offshore wind turbines. The event, scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at St. Paul’s by-thesea Episcopal Church, 302 Baltimore Avenue, in Ocean City, will be led by architect Steven Schwartz of Building Blocks Workshop, a nationallyrenowned educational program that turns educational subjects into fun, family-oriented activities through Lego architecture. Lego pieces will be supplied on site. Deepwater Wind, developer of the Skipjack Wind Farm planned 19.5 miles off the Maryland-Delaware coast, is sponsoring the event and invites interested families to RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skipjacks-lego-build-tickets48852594425. The Skipjack Lego Build is a family event for parents and children to
team up to design and build their own windmills. Participants will then place their designs on a large map of the Maryland/Delaware coastline to learn precisely where the Skipjack Wind Farm will be built. Building Blocks Workshop has hosted popular programs in states from Texas to Rhode Island, where Deepwater Wind built America’s first offshore wind farm, the Block Island Wind Farm. Deepwater Wind is America’s leading offshore wind developer and the only company operating an offshore wind farm in the United States. The company is actively planning offshore wind projects to serve multiple East Coast markets located 15 or more miles offshore, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. The company’s Block Island Wind Farm is America’s first offshore wind farm. Visit www.dwwind.com for more info.
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(Aug. 17, 2018) Although a fine art event is not new to the portfolio of special events in Ocean City, a cultural exhibition with a wide array of offerings is different for the coastal community. ArtX, which focuses on artistic expression as the fundamental theme, will celebrate its inaugural year Aug. 25-26 at Northside Park on 125th Street in Ocean City. Allowing it to grow beyond the boundaries of the 17-year-old Art’s Alive event, ArtX will host fine artisan exhibits, musical performances, activities, short films and paid workshops by the Art League of Ocean City. ArtX will feature art categories including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, mixed media and fine wood. Visitors can take in artisan demonstrations, participate in children’s activities and go one step further by joining an Art League of Ocean City workshop to polish their own ARTistic Xpression. At the end of the first day, guests can stay for a special concert by The Original Wailers – produced and sponsored by T.E.A.M. Productions. This special free concert will take place at 8 p.m. on ArtX’s West Lagoon Field of Northside Park. Bring chairs or blankets for seating. ArtX will feature additional music from up and coming artists on the outdoor stage, including Robert Paul Canfield, Pressing Strings, Rivers and Rhodes, Cecilia Grace Taylor Knox and The Breakers. Paige Glass – a 13-year-old singer and songwriter, and BITSUNE – an up and coming electronic music duo out of Spain, round out the list of talent to appear on stage at ArtX. For the film enthusiasts, ArtX of-
fers the best of the best from Art League of Ocean City’s Film Festival. Short films and documentaries are scheduled both days with opportunities to interact with the producers. Saturday brings in films from Ocean City locals and films about Ocean City. Sunday focuses on youth films in the morning and documentaries in the early afternoon. “Ocean City is a wonderful destination for all ages and ArtX is designed to be a valuable experience for that wide demographic as well,” said Frank Miller, director of Special Events for the Town of Ocean City. “You can bring your chair, find your plot of grass and enjoy a day of unique music; shop for true artwork and creative additions for the house; then take part in activities and workshops. It’s not all outside either; so you can get out of the sun and into air conditioning for the films, workshops and some of the activities.” Food and beverages are also available on site including a selection of beer, wine and craft beer benefiting the Art League of Ocean City with special thanks to ShoreCraftBeer.com. Event hours are Saturday, Aug. 25 from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event on Sunday will be followed by Sundaes in the Park at Northside Park, which includes live music by Ragdoll (a Frankie Valli Tribute Band) and fireworks. ArtX is a joint production by the Town of Ocean City Special Events Department and the Art League of Ocean City. For additional information on ArtX, it’s activity schedule and layout in Ocean City’s 58 acre Northside Park, call 1-800-626-2326 or go to OCocean.com.
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street
■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192, 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/islandstyle cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farmto-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 $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and dinner, 5-10 p.m., daily. Voted 2015 OC Best Cream of Crab Winner. OC’s only steakhouse serving fresh homemade food from scratch. Hand cut steaks, beer can chicken, fresh seafood. We even pickle our own pickles for the best fried pickles you’ve ever had. Kids ride for free on OC’s only mechanical bull. Nightly drink specials, live music, national concert acts. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales is 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. ■ HOOTERS 5th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2892690, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Traditional or boneless wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Pet friendly oceanfront patio. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305, www.thebigeasyon60.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | 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. ■ 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. Live music Fridays, Saturdays and Wednesdays. Carry out or delivery until 4 a.m. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ OC BREWING 56th Street, bayside, Ocean City 443-664-6682, www.ocbrewingcompany.com $-$$ | Large Parties Accepted | Kids’ menu | Full bar Best Craft beer in Ocean City. Daily Happy Hour Deck Parties, 3-6 p.m. Brewery Tours Monday and Saturday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ■ OCEAN PINES BEACH CLUB 49th Street and the beach, Ocean City 410-5242957, www.oceanpines.org/dining $$ | Full bar Enjoy Beach Front Casual Dining, swimming pool and music on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Fresh seafood sandwiches, wraps, tacos, nachos, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, signature drinks and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 $ | Kids’ menu | Beer, wine The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ RARE AND RYE 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273, https://www.rareandrye.com Full Bar Whiskey and wine bar. Farm to table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | 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.
UPTOWN 91st to 146th streets
■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BAYSIDE CANTINA 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1200, bayside-
cantina.com $-$$ | Full Bar Owned and operated by the Phillips family. Now open and offering fresh, simple and authentic flavors of classic Mexican favorites. Happy hour from 4-7 p.m. featuring $4 classic margaritas, sangria, draft beers and nacho bar in bar, lounge and patio. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | 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 carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 128th Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | 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 $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396, www.ocjules.com $$, $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations accepted | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | 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. ■ SHANGHAI BUFFET & BAR 131st Street, Ocean City 443-664-8335 $$ | Full Bar OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Open 7 days a week. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-5242609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | 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 $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Enjoy a brand new spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | 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. ■ PIZZA TUGOS Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City 410-5242922; 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922, www.pizzatugos.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES
■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Live music Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m., Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. and Sunday brunch beginning July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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Superintendent Taylor recognized, presented award
(Aug. 17, 2018) Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Louis H. Taylor was surprised with an award presentation this week from the Maryland Center for School Safety during its annual summer conference. He was named School Safety Superintendent of the Year. The award presented by MCSS Executive Director Ed Clarke recognized Taylor’s outstanding leadership and his commitment to creating and enhancing a safe and secure learning environment for students, staff and parents in Worcester County Public Schools. This award comes on the heels of the school system’s annual safety conference, which was held Aug. 8, at Worcester Technical High School in Newark. The internal conference included national speakers George Roberts, who was principal at the time of the shooting in Perry Hall High School and FBI Special Agent Stephen Shepherd, as well as information from local and regional partners on mental health and threat protocols.
Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Louis H. Taylor was named School Safety Superintendent of the Year by the Maryland Center for School Safety during its annual summer conference. Pictured, from left, are Deputy Director of the Maryland Center for School Safety, Joseph Pignataro; Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon; Taylor; Worcester County Public Schools Chief Safety Officer, H. Stephen Price; and Executive Director of the Maryland Center for School Safety, Edward Clarke.
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Calendar Fri., Aug. 17 NATURE WITHIN: AN ANCIENT HEALING ARTS YOGA AND MEDITATION RETREAT
Devote a weekend to increase your awareness and state of consciousness through various yoga and meditation practices surrounded by nature and the serenity of Assateague Island National Seashore, Aug. 17-19. Registration includes all sessions and activities, overnight tent camping in group site on the oceanside, drinks and snacks. Details and registration: www.AssateagueIslandAlliance.org/main.sc.
TRIMPER’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Trimper’s Rides, 700 S Atlantic Ave. Gov. Larry Hogan, Comptroller Peter Franchot, along with other dignitaries will host a ribbon cutting at the Carousel starting at noon. The will be special giveaways throughout the day. Their Freebie Friday begins at 1 p.m. Receive a Freebie Friday Flyer with every afternoon wristband special purchase. St. Peters Lutheran Church Sanctuary, 10301 Coastal Hwy., 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Open to the public, a free presentation and discussion about wind and solar energy, by the Eastern Shore Sierra Club, 410-4229420. Linda Bystrak, linda@bystrak.com, 410-422-9420
‘REINVENTING POWER’
Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 PM., Featuring “CoCo” (weather permitting). Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-2500125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
FREE MOVIES ON THE BEACH - DOWNTOWN
Daily through Aug. 25 (except July 4) Boardwalk Tram Station, just north of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD. Enjoy fun facts and topics. Great free summer program for the entire family. Sandy, 410289-4991, www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Daily through Aug. 25 - Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway. Takes place every night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. until Aug. 25. Enjoy acrobats, jugglers and other thrilling circus acts. See Circus Smile featuring the Wheel of Death with the Morales family. 410-289-3477, http://jollyrogeroc.com
FREE CIRCUS
Sat., Aug. 18 CONES WITH COPS
Dumser’s Dairyland Ice Cream Factory, 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 1:00 PM - 3 PM. Enjoy an ice cream cone with Ocean City police officers with special appearances by the OCPD Mounted Unit and K-9 Unit. Children will have the opportunity to tour the inside of a police car and get their picture taken with McGruff the Crime Dog. Dumser’s will be offering free cones to children 12 years and younger. New Bethel United Methodist Church, 0203 Germantown Road, 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Free breakfast for children ages 0-13. Adults pay only $2.50. Sponsored by Evangelism and Prisca Ministries. Info: Cassandra Brown, 443-235-0889 or the church, 410-641-2058. Donations accepted: Geraldine Rhock, 410-251-6424.
POTTERS HOUSE CHARGE
White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring a pet costume contest at 10:30 a.m., raffle winners announced at noon and a K-9 unit demonstration at 12:45 p.m. There will be PupSicles for sale to benefit the Worcester County Humane Society and Chef Maggie will make pup friendly snacks with free samples.
PAWS & WHISKERS CELEBRATION
3RD ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and registration fee is $10. There will be food, bake sale, trophies and T-shirts. BBQ Chicken Sale includes half chicken and roll for $8. Rain date is Aug. 25. Oather Mumford, 443614-6191 Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
Daily through Aug. 25 (except July 4) Boardwalk Tram Station, just north of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD. Enjoy fun facts and topics. Great free summer program for the entire family. Sandy, 410289-4991, www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Daily through Aug. 25 - Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway. Takes place every night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. until Aug. 25. Enjoy acrobats, jugglers
FREE CIRCUS
and other thrilling circus acts. See Circus Smile featuring the Wheel of Death with the Morales family. 410-289-3477, http://jollyrogeroc.com Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, 11144 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM. There is a short presentation by a doctor on a current health topic followed by a walk around the pond at your own pace while you visit with others and have conversation with the doc. Family and pet friendly event. Michelle, 410-641-9268
WALK WITH A DOC
Sun., Aug. 19 Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Create your own sundae for a nominal fee and enjoy free music by Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis. Also, free activities and entertainment for children. Additional ice cream novelty and beverage options available. Bring picnic basket and beach chairs. Fireworks display at 9 p.m. Held inside in the event of inclement weather. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326
SUNDAES IN THE PARK
Sundays through Sept. 30 - Bethany United Methodist Church, front lawn, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 8:30 AM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. bethany21811@ gmail.com, 410-641-2186
OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Daily through Aug. 25 - Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway. Takes place every night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. until Aug. 25. Enjoy acrobats, jugglers and other thrilling circus acts. See Circus Smile featuring the Wheel of Death with the Morales family. 410-289-3477, http://jollyrogeroc.com
FREE CIRCUS
Mon., Aug. 20 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The Wagner Wellness Van will be in Ocean Pines. EKG, bloodwork and personal consultation, for free, no insurance require. The event is by appointment only: 410-543-7172.
FREE HEART SCREENING
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM 6:30 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-6410157
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Mondays through Thursdays until Aug. 25 - Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway. Showtimes are Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. until Aug. 25. Free showing of the park’s infamous pirates. Audience participation is encouraged. 410-289-3477, http://jollyrogeroc.com
FREE PIRATE THEATRE
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Jean, 410208-4149
DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS
Daily through Aug. 25 (except July 4) Boardwalk Tram Station, just north of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD. Enjoy fun facts and topics. Great free summer program for the entire family. Sandy, 410289-4991, www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Daily through Aug. 25 - Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway. Takes place every night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. until Aug. 25. Enjoy acrobats, jugglers and other thrilling circus acts. See Circus Smile featuring the Wheel of Death with the Morales family. 410-289-3477, http://jollyrogeroc.com
FREE CIRCUS
Mondays through Aug. 28 - Ocean City beach at N. Division St., 10:30 p.m. Fireworks will be visible along the boardwalk. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326
BEACH FIREWORKS
Tues., Aug. 21 Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. It meets the third Tuesday of each month. Open to the community. Info: Heather Cormack, 410-6414400, Ext. 6123 or Kenneth Lewis, 410-208-1701 or 410-430-4818.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 302 Baltimore Ave., 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free event open to children of all ages. An opportunity for families and children to work together while creating and designing their own windmills. Megan Outten, moutten@dwwind.com, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skipjackslego-build-tickets-48852594425
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CALENDAR Continued from Page 41 GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING
WCHS Thrift Shop, 12703 Sunset Ave., 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Worcester County Humane Society will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new WCHS Thrift Store. The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will facilitate the ribbon cutting a 4:30 p.m. Meet some of the store volunteers and shelter board members. There will be light refreshments. Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 410-213-9400 Caroline Street Stage, Ocean City beach at Caroline Street, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Featuring DJ Batman. Enjoy the music and dance in the sand. Bring a beach chair or blanket. 410-250-0125 or 800-626-2326
OC BEACH DANCE PARTY
Tuesdays through Aug. 28 - Ocean City beach at N. Division St., 10:30 p.m. Fireworks will be visible along the boardwalk. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326
BEACH FIREWORKS
Tuesdays through Sept. 25 - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Got bugs or other plant problems? Bring your bagged samples by and let the master gardeners find solutions to your questions. 410-208-4014
ASK A MASTER GARDENER
Tuesdays through Aug. 14 - Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. All skill levels welcome. Activities include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relay games and more. All activities are free. Parents are asked to stay with their children. Denise Ortega, 410-250-0125.
FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS
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
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Daily through Aug. 25 (except July 4) Boardwalk Tram Station, just north of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD. Enjoy fun facts and topics. Great free summer program for the entire family. Sandy, 410289-4991, www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Daily through Aug. 25 - Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway. Takes place every night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. until Aug. 25. Enjoy acrobats, jugglers and other thrilling circus acts. See Circus Smile featuring the Wheel of Death with the Morales family. 410-289-3477, http://jollyrogeroc.com
FREE CIRCUS
Wed., Aug. 22
http://OceanPines.org Wednesdays through Sept. 26 - St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 302 Baltimore Ave. Takes place Wednesdays until Sept. 26 in DeWees Hall. Featuring a full size replica of the 12th Century original Labyrinth is available for walking with candlelight and sacred music anytime between 7-9 p.m. The hall entrance is wheel chair accessible and is located just off the Boardwalk on the north side of Third Street behind the church. 410-289-3453, https://stpaulsbythesea.org
BOARDWALK CANDLELIGHT LABYRINTH Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 6:30 PM 8:00 PM. The group gathers on the fourth Wednesday of each month. A supportive and safe place for members to share stories confidentially and spend time with others who understand. No sign-ins and no special advanced requirements to attend. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - LIFE AFTER LOSS
Draken Village, Third Street and Chicago Avenue, 6:30 PM. Guests are invited to greet the Draken ship as it sails into port. Captain Björn Ahlander and his crew will step ashore to welcome the crowd and introduce the Draken, the world’s largest operating Viking ship. http://www.DrakenHH.com
DRAKEN ARRIVAL CEREMONY
Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 8:30 PM. Featuring “Moana” (weather permitting). Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, shttp://www.oceancitymd.gov
FREE MOVIES ON THE BEACH - UPTOWN
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 lessons offered the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 p.m. Dancing follows until 9 p.m. Members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing. com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC
Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. cliff0917@aol.com, 302-540-2127
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Wednesdays through Sept. 26 - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 3:00 PM 7:00 PM. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats, jewelry, clothing, artwork and more. Open to the public. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
OP FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Wednesdays through Aug. 22 (except July 4) - Oasis Pool (formerly known as the Yacht Club Pool), 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Games, contests and music. Cost is $3 for swim members, $5 for Ocean Pines residents and $7 for nonresidents. Only those swimming pay a fee. Food and beverages will be for sale poolside., Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Daily through Aug. 25 (except July 4) Boardwalk Tram Station, just north of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD. Enjoy fun facts and topics. Great free summer program for the entire family. Sandy, 410289-4991, www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Daily through Aug. 25 - Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway. Takes place every night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. until Aug. 25. Enjoy acrobats, jugglers and other thrilling circus acts. See Circus Smile featuring the Wheel of Death with the Morales family. 410-289-3477, http://jollyrogeroc.com
FREE CIRCUS
Thurs., Aug. 23 Town-wide. Family fun event with more than 250 Jeeps participating in Beach Crawls, Jeep Jams and Show and Shines. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://www.oceancityjeepweek.com
9TH ANNUAL OCEAN CITY JEEP WEEK
Draken Village, Third Street and Chicago Avenue, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The Draken Viking ship and Draken Village are open to the public, Aug. 23-28, subject to weather conditions. Admission to the Draken Village is free and features a photo and video exhibition illustrating Viking history, modern explorers and the adventures of the Draken; the Highland Park Whisky hospitality tent; local food and beverage vendors; official Draken merchandise; and more. Cost to tour the vessel is $12 for adults and $6 for children or $30 for a family pack. Tickets can be purchase online or on-site. 410-2892800 or 800-626-2326, http://www.drakenhh.com
DRAKEN VILLAGE AND DECK TOURS
Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Enjoy a free concert by The Beach Bumz (tropical rock) while watching the sunset over the Isle of Wight Bay. Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. It
SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS
is recommended to bring your own seating. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326 Mondays through Thursdays until Aug. 25 - Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway. Showtimes are Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. until Aug. 25. Free showing of the park’s infamous pirates. Audience participation is encouraged. 410-289-3477, http://jollyrogeroc.com
FREE PIRATE THEATRE
Thursdays through Aug. 22 (except July 4) Oasis Pool (formerly known as the Yacht Club Pool), 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Games, contests and music. Cost is $3 for swim members, $5 for Ocean Pines residents and $7 for nonresidents. Only those swimming pay a fee. Food and beverages will be for sale poolside. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052, http://OceanPines.org
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Thursdays - Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM 7:00 PM. Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. http://www.BeachSingles.org
BEACH SINGLES
Daily through Aug. 25 (except July 4) Boardwalk Tram Station, just north of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD. Enjoy fun facts and topics. Great free summer program for the entire family. Sandy, 410289-4991, www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Daily through Aug. 25 - Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway. Takes place every night at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. until Aug. 25. Enjoy acrobats, jugglers and other thrilling circus acts. See Circus Smile featuring the Wheel of Death with the Morales family. 410-289-3477, http://jollyrogeroc.com
FREE CIRCUS
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43 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED Chairside
DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:
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LINE COOKS SEASONAL BAR WAIT STAFF Please call Greg Fiore:
302.436.3200 or email:
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HELP WANTED
Nori Sushi Bar & Grill 114th Street
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• Wait Staff • Kitchen Staff
Email: sophiachristian@yahoo. com
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
QUALITY INN BOARDWALK
Now Hiring YR, Full-time & Part-time Maintenance/Handyman Call 410-289-4401
Hiring ALL Positions!!
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NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $12.00/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Year-Round Maintenance Supervisor. Experience preferred. Competitive pay, complete benefits, 401K package. Send resume to P.O. Box 3199, Ocean City, MD 21843. 410-600-5628
Back to School Photographers
for Selbyville & Fenwick Island locations
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR FULL TIME LABORER
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No Experience Necessary. Send Resumes to: meslin@lifetouch.com
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Swim Instructors Certified Lifeguards Recreation Attendants Please apply in person at the new Health and Aquatic Club at Bayside
31264 Americana Prkwy., Selbyville, 19975 Call: 302.988.2315, x 0 or email: BaysideRecreation@troon.com
Kitchen Crew • Experienced Sous Chef • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Line Cooks
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Please apply online: www.difebos.com Or email your resume: difebos@aol.com Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Room Attendant, Hskpg House Staff, Laundry Supervisor, Hskpg Supervisor, Wash Room Attendant, Line Cooks, Banquet Cook, Servers, Banquet Servers, Hostess/Host, Busser, Dishwasher, Front Desk, Reservation Agent, Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC Mechanic, Security Guard, Coffee Shop Attendant
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
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Rosenfeld’s set to open in Salisbury airport in October
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen is branching out to the Salisbury airport, where the new eatery is slated to open in October. “I did not pursue the deal. Wicomico County pursued us and other people as well,” Rosenfeld’s owner Warren Rosenfeld said. “It’s the only airport between Philly and BWI. They know they have an awful big audience they can get. Anybody really from Easton to Dover could fly out of Salisbury. They’re really trying to upgrade everything.” The Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport has been expanded and redesigned to be more appealing for travelers. Additions include new lounges, furniture and a restaurant. “One of the upgrades they feel [is needed] is a restaurant, specifically a restaurant that is existing in other locations that people knew so they would be drawn to it,” Rosenfeld said. “Their goal is to have a restaurant where nonfliers and non-travelers will want to come to and eat even though they are not using the airport that day.” Currently, the only way for airport staff and passengers to obtain food is from vending machines. “Rosenfield’s has a very large following and I’ve been very grateful for that,” Rosenfeld said. “Just the Ocean City location alone has 11,000 Facebook followers. We’ve been named by a magazine as one of the top 10 restaurants in the state of Maryland. We seem to have very dedicated patrons. We [also] have a large following in Chincoteague and in Salisbury,” he continued. “I think the excitement of us going to the airport has more to do with the Chincoteague and the Salisbury following not having to drive to Ocean City or Rehoboth and being able to get the sandwiches or desserts from the location in Salisbury.” The airport restaurant will feature several fan favorites, such as knishes, corned beef, pastrami and roast beef. However, it will not have all the items found in the Ocean City and Rehoboth locations. “It’s more of a Rosenfeld Xpress,” Rosenfeld said. “It will have 15-20 hot and cold sandwiches. The facility itself has no grilling capabilities and no exhaust fan so anything we use has to be a ventless system. I’m hoping that we’ll still have Rueben’s, pastramis, kosher dogs, all
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the main stuff,” he added. “[I’m] hoping that’s enough to please the Chincoteague and Salisbury people. If it’s not we’ll see what we can do to make it more acceptable.” A bar will be set up in the restaurant, offering alcoholic beverages, which are available at the Rehoboth location also. The restaurant will offer discounts
to the 250 employees working at the airport, as well as military and police personnel. The restaurant is expected to be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday hours might be added later depending on the shop’s success. For more information, call 410520-0283.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Freddie Mac announced a new program aimed to help keep rents affordable for working families without any federal, state or municipal subsidy. Freddie Mac’s new Mezzanine Loan pilot provides favorable pricing and additional debt capital in exchange for multifamily property owners voluntarily keeping a majority of rents at levels affordable to low- and moderate-income families, while limiting rent growth throughout the life of the loan. The program is similar in concept to rent control, and it incentivizes rental property owners to ease rent hikes by offering owners discounted financing. With a recent report by rental listing service, RentCafé, showing that the national average rent climbed to a record high of $1,409 this summer, up 2.8 percent over last year, this announcement is garnering some attention. “The Workforce Housing and Targeted Affordable Mezzanine Loan offerings provide low-cost financing that incentivizes property owners to keep units affordable for working families, while limiting rent growth over the term of the loan,” said David Brickman, executive vice president and head of Freddie Mac Multifamily. “At a time when rents continue to price families out of markets, this initiative gives us the opportunity to test a new solution to a persistent challenge.” Owners who choose to take part in the program, which is strictly voluntary, are required to: • Limit rent increases on 80 percent of their units • Agree to make at least 50 percent of their units affordable to those earning the local median income or less • Report on rents on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the program’s rules • Agree to a penalty fee that is assessed if owner is in violation of compliance Locally in Worcester County, the See HELPING Page 47
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Pink Party donates $3,200 to AGH campaign
(Aug. 17, 2018) Sunset Grille’s annual Pink Party – in honor of Hope Palmer – donated $3,200 of the proceeds from the 2017 event to the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future. Palmer is a local cancer survivor who has now been seven years cancer free. Sunset Grille, along with Ocean 98.1 FM Radio, D3 Corp, HMRA and Teasers, annually host a Pink Party to donate money in honor of Palmer. This year’s event is scheduled for the Oct. 20 and proceeds will benefit both Atlantic General Hospital’s John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center in Berlin and Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Richard A. Hanson Cancer Institute in Salisbury. “I am so thankful that Mr. Burbage and AGH opened a cancer center in our area,” Palmer said. “Not everyone is able to travel for treatments and this gives them access to medical treatment closer to home.” The funds raised during the $10 million Atlantic General Campaign
PARTY MEETING County Central Committee members are sworn in during the Maryland Democratic Party meeting held on Saturday, Aug. 4 at IBEW Local 26 in Lanham. Committee members are grass-root level elected volunteers who are dedicated to democratic principals and committed to outreach in their jurisdiction. Pictured, from left, are Laurie Brittingham, guest/DCCWC auxiliary member; Kathleen Matthews, Maryland State Party chairman; and Judy Davis, DCCWC At-Large member.
for the Future will allow Atlantic General Hospital to complete $35 million in capital projects. Among them is completion of the new 18,000-square-foot full service cancer care center located on Atlantic General’s Campus in Berlin, completion of the women’s health center in West Ocean City, renovation of existing surgical facilities and expansion of emergency services within Atlantic General Hospital as well as improvements to inpatient care areas. To date, the Foundation has already secured over $6,110,000 of the $10 million goal in pledges, commitments and grants. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin combines personal attention with the latest in technology and serv-
ices. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion and chemotherapy for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders and a comprehensive Women’s Diagnostic Center.
Atlantic General Health System, a network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists associated with AGH, cares for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org. Sunset Grille’s annual Pink Party – in honor of Hope Palmer – donated $3,200 of the proceeds from the 2017 event to the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future. Pictured, from left, are Buddy Trala, owner of Sunset Grille; Hope Palmer, honoree; Dean Geracimous, COO of Blue Water Development; and John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr., past chairman of the Board of Trustees at AGH and CEO of Blue Water Development.
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— Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Trimper’s Rides celebrate 125th anniversary
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Trimper’s Rides will commemorate its 125th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and park-wide celebration starting at noon today, Friday. Public officials and dignitaries such as Gov. Larry Hogan, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and Comptroller Peter Franchot are scheduled to make an appearance during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will take place in front of the carousel in the indoor amusement building on the Boardwalk near the inlet. “We’re looking forward to the governor taking time out of his schedule to come,” Trimper’s Operations Manager Brooks Trimper said. “He honored us a few years ago when we were announced the oldest family-owned amusement park in the country and we’re pretty blessed he’s able to come again and honor us for our 125th anniversary.” After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the entire park will be opened to the public at 1 p.m., where giveaways will be awarded throughout the day. “We want to make it special for people who come on [that] day to have a different experience than they do every other day,” Trimper said. Wristbands to enjoy the 36 rides
and 18 games and attractions available at the park will be offered at a discounted price of $18. Special merchandise commemorating the 125th anniversary will be available for purchase. Trimper, now 38, has been working at his family’s amusement park since he was 12 years old. “I am just one of the family members that run our park,” Trimper said. “There are many of us here from the fourth and fifth generation that are closely involved in keeping this park running.” Of the 4,000-plus amusement parks that have existed in the U.S., Trimper’s is one of only 13 to have reached the 125-year milestone. Only 10 of those are still in existence. Trimper’s is the oldest family-run amusement park in the country, and the second oldest in the world, according to National Amusement Park Historical Association historian Jim Futrell. The oldest family-run amusement park in the world is Blackgang Chine in England, which opened in 1842. Trimper’s beginnings date back to 1891, when Daniel and Margaret Trimper migrated from Baltimore and purchased two of the first three hotels in Ocean City – the Eastern Shore and the Sea Bright. “In my lifetime it’s certainly grown
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daughter’s riding that ride, or my granddaughter’s riding that ride.’ It’s great to hear those stories and to know we’re part of their family tradition and they’re making memories with their children that they did with their parents [too].” The amusement park’s indoor entertainment on 700 South Atlantic Avenue is open from 1-11 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 12-11 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. The outdoor park between South First and Worcester street is open every day from 3-11 p.m. For more information about Trimper’s, visit https://trimpersrides.com.
Worcester County Humane Society opens thrift store (Aug. 17, 2018) Worcester County Humane Society will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 4-6 p.m. for its new thrift store, located at 12703 Sunset Ave. in West Ocean City. The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will facilitate the 4:30 p.m. ribbon cutting. The public is invited to come celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting. Aside from shopping, attendees will be able to meet some of the store volunteers and shelter board members. There will also be light refreshments. The thrift store is completely run by volunteers and all proceeds di-
rectly benefit the animals at the nokill shelter. Volunteers are always needed and those interested should call 410-213-9400. Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Worcester County Humane Society is a private, nonprofit, no kill animal shelter that houses 150-plus cats and 25 dogs until their forever homes can be found. The shelter is open every day except Mondays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To view available pets, visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for updates on events and available pets.
Fundraiser and adoption event at Pines market, Sat. (Aug. 17, 2018) The Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market will be using its furry friends to sniff out a good time during the annual pet-approved “Paws and Whiskers” fundraiser and adoption event on Saturday, Aug. 18. “It’s going to be a dog-gone good time,” David Bean, market manager, said. “It is special events like this Paws and Whiskers celebration that set our marketplace apart and add a memorable guest experience to our community.” The outdoor pet adoption event and fundraiser is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Horse Park on 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. This public event, which encourages market-goers to unleash their puppy love, will benefit the Worcester County Humane Society, a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter serving all of Worcester County.
Bean said the fundraiser would also include a pet costume parade, starting at 10:30 a.m. and winding its way around the market. Pets, along with their owners, are invited to dress up and join the parade and prizes will be awarded to the three best-judged participants. The event, held in conjunction with the weekly market, will offer a variety of activities for pets and their owners including demonstrations, clinics, pet services and giveaways. Demonstrations will include agility and dog dancing by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. Chef Maggie Haren, the market’s resident culinary expert, will be creating some doggie delicious dishes. Paws and Claws, a locally owned pet supply store in West Ocean City, is an event sponsor. The store is donating high-quality products such as See PAWS Page 49
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Yoga and meditation retreat on Assateague this weekend (Aug. 17, 2018) Assateague Island Alliance, the Friends Group organization supporting Assateague Island National Seashore, expands health and wellness opportunities in National Parks with the new Nature Within: An Ancient Healing Arts Yoga and Meditation Retreat. Participants will devote a weekend to release, receive and renew while transforming the self through various yoga and meditation practices surrounded by nature, community and fun. The Nature Within: An Ancient Healing Arts Yoga and Meditation Retreat will be offered Aug. 17-19. Dedicated to providing resourcecompatible recreation opportunities for all visitors, AIA has provided free Beach Yoga and Full Moon Yoga for six years. The program has created a following of local and visiting populations drawn to the islands natural elements as a place of solace and healing. As a result, the organization has expanded to provide a weekend retreat, the first event of its kind at Assateague Island National Seashore. AIA is partnering with Zenna Wellness Studio of Berlin to offer varied sessions and include Yoga Nidra, Sound Bath Meditation, Chakra Heal and Clear Flow and Alignment, Chakra Infused Essential Oils workshop, Meditative Mandalas workshop, Kundalini Prana
Breathwork, Spiritual Garden Meditation, Walking Mediation, and many more designed to increase one’s awareness and state of consciousness surrounded by nature in the serenity of Assateague Island National Seashore. Special guest instructor Amy Genevieve Kozak will present an Integrative Health Workshop focusing on the benefits of incorporating Eastern practices with Western medicine to support each individual’s personal self-care efforts and healing journey. Registration includes all sessions and activities, overnight tent camping in group site on the oceanside, drinks and snacks. The event is limited to 50 participants. The cost is $300 per person. Details and registration can be found on AIA’s Facebook page and online store, http://shop.assateagueislandalliance.org/main.sc. Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), a 501(c)3 organization, is a Friends Group to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. AIA financially supports educational, interpretive, scientific and recreational programs. All funds raised by AIA are for the direct benefit of Assateague Island National Seashore. For more information, call 443-6143547 or email outreachAIA@gmail.com.
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PLEIN AIR PAINT Baltimore resident Frank Simmons paints the iconic Ripley’s Believe It or Not shark on Somerset Street and the Boardwalk during the Artists Paint OC Plein Air Quick Draw Contest, Saturday, Aug. 13.
‘Paws and Whiskers’ event to include pet costume parade Continued from Page 48 holistic, organic pet foods and treats; health and safety items; grooming supplies; collars and leashes; seasonal clothing; training aids; and many other fine products to be raffled
off. The Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market is open every Saturday year-round from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Horse Park, and on Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. through Sept. 26.
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PAGE 50 JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE OCEAN· TIME CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-18-000191, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Ocean Time Condominium building located at 13 136th Street. Ocean City. MD 21842, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018 AT 9:00A.M. Units 101 505 301 301 401 404 502 305 506 101 101 306 103 301 206 404 401 301 306 306 303 303 206 106
Time Intervals 2 22 41 17 47 16 16 50 4 17 35 6 5 10 24 12 16 42 23 50 3 21 13 18
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Ocean Time Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an nas isn condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2018 maintenance fee, if applicable, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratifi-
cation by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-8/9/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE LIGHTHOUSE POINT VILLAS CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-18-000219 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Lighthouse Point Villas Condominium building located at 14409 Lighthouse Avenue, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, AUGUST 24,2018 AT 9:30A.M. Units 3 3 5 3 12 6 11 6 6 12 7 9
Time Intervals 4 51 5 37 39 5 15 33 44 12 41 41
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Lighthouse Point Villas Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and ByLaws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full
amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2018 maintenance fee, if applicable, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 41 0-289-2323 OCD-8/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10412 EXETER RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 2, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3959, Folio 163 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $254,331.20, 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 4, 2018 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 $21,000 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 PUR-
AUGUST 17, 2018 CHASER. 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 Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 308694-1) 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
AUGUST 17, 2018 OCD-8/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 2803 GULL WAY, UNIT B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 26, 2008 and recorded in Liber 6345, Folio 209 and re-recorded in Liber 7168, Folio 212 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $180,000.00, 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 4, 2018 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit Number B, in the “Sand Key Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $18,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after 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 assess-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices ment 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. 319529-1) 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-8/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 107 SEA LA. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 22, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5000, Folio 144 among the
Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $440,000.00, 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 AUGUST 28, 2018 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 $39,000 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 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
PAGE 51 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. 165832-3) 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-8/9/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza I, Suite 302 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 2360 WORCESTER HIGHWAY POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 CASE NUMBER C-23-CV-18-000139 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Matthew A. Klein, Sandra C. Milito, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4953, folio 441, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4953, folio 441, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worces-
PAGE 52 ter County in Liber 4177, folio 234. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $40,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 5.87500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $350.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta,
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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on January 27, 2011, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Betty J. Hutton, and Robert G. Hutton as Grantor(s) in favor of MetLife Home Loans as Beneficiary, and Property Title & Escrow, LLC as Trustee(s), and was recorded on March 4, 2011, in Book 5642, Page 367 in the Office of the Land Records for Worcester County, Maryland; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated April 13, 2016, and recorded on May 12, 2016, in Book 6766, Page 93, in the office of the Land Records for Worcester County, Maryland; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that the payment due on October 13, 2017, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of June 30, 2018 is $295,324.79; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the SingleFamily Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, notice is hereby given that on August 21, 2018 at 3:20 pm local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Commonly known as: 375 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811 Tax ID: 03-088448 The sale will be held at the courthouse entrance for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $235,000.00. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $23,500.00 in
the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $23,500.00 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated
AUGUST 17, 2018 prior to the scheduled sale is N/A (Full Balance Due), plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. Date: July 17, 2018 Cohn, Goldberg & Deutsch, LLC Foreclosure Commissioner By: /s/ Richard E. Solomon RICHARD E. SOLOMON Cohn, Goldberg & Deutsch, LLC 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 410-296-2550
IF YOU ARE A DEBTOR, OR AN ATTORNEY REPRESENTING A DEBTOR, THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED HEREBY WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. However, if you are either a debtor in a pending bankruptcy case, or have obtained an order of discharge from a United States Bankruptcy Court, which discharge includes this debt, or an attorney representing such a debtor, and you (or your client), has not reaffirmed liability for this debt, this office is not attempting to obtain a judgment against you (or your client) nor are we alleging that you (or your client) have any personal liability for this debt. We may, however, take action against any property which may have been pledged as collateral for the debt, which action may include repossession and/or foreclosure of the property, if otherwise permitted by law and/or order of court. OCD-8/2/3t _________________________________ Notice of Real Estate Auction
SHERIFF’S SALE “OCEAN PINES” WATERFRONT HOME 3 Bedrooms ◆ 3 Baths ◆ Boat Slips
Sale On Premises 3 WINDWARD COURT Worcester County, MD 21811 MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2018 AT 11:00 A.M. Pursuant to the Writ of Execution issued in Case No. C-23-CV-17000348, in the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, I have levied upon, seized, and attached as Sheriff of Worcester County, Mary-
AUGUST 17, 2018 land, all of the right, title, claim, estate and interest of judgment debtor, Brett C. Hill (the “Judgment Debtor”), in and to certain real property generally known as Lot No. C04-308, 3 Windward Drive, Berlin, MD 21811. This notice of sale will be posted on a bulletin board in the vicinity of the courthouse door for a minimum of 20 days prior to the scheduled sale. I hereby give public notice that on above date and time, I will offer for sale at public auction on the premises, all of the right, title, claim, estate and interest of the Judgment Debtor in and to the following: All that fee simple lot or parcel of land lying and being situate in the Section called “Teal Bay” of the subdivision known as “Ocean Pines,” in the Third Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, described as Lot No. C-04-308, as designated and distinguished on the Plat entitled “OCEAN PINES- SECTION 4,” made by B. Calvin Burns, Registered Professional Engineer No. 25823 of the State of Maryland, which said Plat is recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Plat Book F.W.H. No. 11, folio 54, et seq.; the improvements thereon being known as 3 Windward Drive, Ocean Pines, MD 21811. The property is improved by a two-story vinyl-sided home with built-in one-car garage. According to public tax records, the home was built in 1983, contains 2,496 square feet of living area, is situated on a 0.23 acre lot and zoned R-3, residential. Entry level is believed to contain a family room, bedroom and bath; upper level living room, kitchen, two bedrooms with en-suite baths and sun room; two-level deck; gas forced air heat and central air conditioning; bulkhead with boat slip and boat lift; canal views. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) made payable by cashier’s check, certified check or other form acceptable to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department will be required of the purchaser(s) at the time and place of sale. The purchaser must pay the balance of the purchase price at settlement by cashier’s or certified check with interest on the unpaid balance. Interest accrues at a rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of the sale to and including the date of settlement. The purchaser is responsible for taxes, water, and all other municipal charges and liens against the Property that are not otherwise extinguished by the Sheriff’s sale, as a matter of law. The purchaser is required to pay the associated charges, if any, at the time of the settlement. The Property will be sold “AS IS” and without any warranties, or representations, expressed or implied, as to the nature, condition, or description of the improvements made to the Property. Additionally, the Property will be sold subject to all existing housing, building, and zoning code violations. The Property will also be sold subject to all critical area and wetland violations, and any environmental problems and violations concerning the Property, if any. The
Ocean City Today / Public Notices purchaser at the Sheriff’s sale shall assume the risk of loss for the abovereferenced Property immediately after the sale takes place. It shall be the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain possession of the Property following ratification of the sale by the Circuit for Worcester County, Maryland. After settlement and ratification, the purchaser must obtain conveyance of title to the Property from the Sheriff. The Property will be sold subject to all existing senior liens and encumbrances, including prior mortgages. The purchaser takes the Property subject to all easements, conditions, restrictions, rights of redemption, and covenants that may affect the Property. At the time of settlement, the purchaser is responsible for paying all state and local taxes, documentary stamps, recordation taxes and fees, title examination costs, attorneys’ fees, conveyance fees and all other incidental costs associated with the sale. The purchaser has fifteen (15) days after the sale has been ratified by the Court to comply with the terms of the sale and settle any remaining balance and unpaid interest on the purchase price. It is important that interested purchasers comply with these terms in a timely manner. If the Sheriff is not able to followthrough with the sale or the Sheriff does not convey the Property to the purchaser, the purchaser may seek a full refund of the deposit made at the time of the sale. This remedy is the sole remedy available to the purchaser. Once the deposit has been refunded, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Judgment Creditor, the Sheriff or Auctioneer. If the purchaser does not proceed to settlement as required, the Sheriff may, pursuant to further instruction from the Court, resell the Property at the purchaser’s sole risk and expense. In this case, the Sheriff is also entitled to apply the purchaser’s deposit to any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and any other damages sustained by the Sheriff and/or the Judgment Creditor as a result of the purchaser’s failure to settle the unpaid balance. The information contained in this notice of sale was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, however, the posted notice is for information purposes only. The Judgment Creditor, Sheriff, and Auctioneer conducting the sale are not liable for any misrepresentations or inaccuracies in the information set forth above. It is the responsibility of the interested purchaser to verify the accuracy of this information before proceeding with the purchase. Time is of the essence for the purchaser. Authority to cancel this sale rests solely with the Sheriff and/or the Auctioneer. Prospective buyers should disregard all other statements and comments made by any other person or entity regarding minimum bids, pricing and cancellations of the sale. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The Sheriff reserves: (1) the right to accept or reject any or all bids; (2) the right to modify or waive the requirements for bidders’ de-
posits and terms of sale and/or settlement; (3) the right to withdraw the Property from the sale before acceptance of the final bid; and (4) the right to cancel or postpone the sale. Reggie T. Mason, Sheriff A. J. BILLIG & CO. =AUCTIONEERS= 6500 FALLS ROAD, BALTO., MD 21209 (410) 296-8440 www.ajbillig.com OCD-8/2/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 HAROLD SCRIMGEOUR 3848 Old Post Road Salisbury, MD 21804 Plaintiff vs. LAWRENCE S. CAREY 4207 Market Street Snow Hill, MD and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Maureen Howarth, Esq. 1 West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 2.58 Acres Castle Hill Road Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-18-000152
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: 2.58 Acres, CAstle Hill Road, South of Snow Hill, Deed Reference 588/208, Parcel Numnber 02037521. The property is an unimproved lot, and is assessed to Lawrence S. Carey. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 19, 2017, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 25th of June, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three consecutive weeks, on or before August 25, 2018, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
PAGE 53 Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE Entered: Clerk Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD June 26, 2018 OCD-8/2/3t _________________________________ LAW OFFICES WIDDOWSON and DASHIELL, PA 312 West Main Street Port Exchange Building Suite A-South Salisbury, MD 21801 SHELTON L. DESHIBLDS, JR. Plaintiff -vsWILLIAM J. ALLEN, et a1. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE 0F MARYLAND CASE N0. C-23-CV-18-000147
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following properly: 409 Covington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 100’ x 125‘ 409 Covington Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The Petition states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 25th day of June, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of ‘this Order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by thc 25th day of August, 2018, and redeem the property - 409 Covington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, and answer the Petition or thereaftcr a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in thc Plaintiff‘s title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Beau H. Oglesby Judge Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland Entered: Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD June 26, 2018 True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-8/2/3t _________________________________ IRA K HIMMEL ESQ 201 NORTH CHARLES STREET, SUITE 1501 BALTIMORE, MD 21201
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17496 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Armstrong County, PA appointed Jonathan Brooks Fleming, PO Box 146, 160 Pine Branch Hollow, Elderton, PA 15736
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PAGE 54 as the Executor of the Estate of James G. Fleming who died on February 20, 2017 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Ira K. Himmel whose address is 201 North Charles Street, Suite 1501, Baltimore, MD 21201. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Condo known as 210 Worcester Street, Unit 404, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. 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. Jonathan Brooks Fleming Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: August 02, 2018 OCD-8/2/3t _________________________________ MARK SPENCER CROPPER ESQ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17505 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JUDITH B. RICHARDSON Notice is given that R. Furman Richardson, 9559 Ocean View Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on July 31, 2018 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Judith B. Richardson who died on January 13, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication
of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. R. Furman Richardson Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 09, 2018 OCD-8/9/3t _________________________________ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA WILLIAM E. ESHAM III ESQ 11047 RACETRACK ROAD P.O. BOX 1244 BERLIN, MD 21811
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17504 Notice is given that the Probate court of Beaufort County, SC appointed Gary R. Boehlert, 2813 N. Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Carl Richard Boehlert who died on October 20, 2017 domiciled in South Carolina, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is William E. Esham III whose address is 11047 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD 21811. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two
months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Gary R. Boehlert Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: August 09, 2018 OCD-8/9/3t _________________________________ CHESTER H. HOBBS, IV, ESQ. 305 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SUITE 300 TOWSON, MD 21204
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17502 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL L. DONADIO Notice is given that Michelle Mays, 15225 Old Hanover Road, Upperco, MD 21155, was on July 30, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Michael L. Donadio who died on May 8, 2018, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 30th day of January, 2019. 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. Michelle Mays Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication:
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NOTICE 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 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. 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 from 2018 to 2020, 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 2517 #18-09400008) at 6:10 p.m. 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 waive three (3) parking spaces for new manager’s/owner’s residence associated with Nick’s House of Ribs. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16, Block 24 of Plat #2 of Fenwick, Maryland; further described as (Lot 10) located on the south side of 145th Street and known locally as 9-145th Street, and (Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16) located on the southeast corner of 145th Street and Coastal Highway, and known locally as Nick’s House of Ribs, 14410 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: SCOTT HEISE – (BZA 2518 #18-09400009) at 6:20 p.m. 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(3)(a) requesting a special yard exception to allow an open, unenclosed, covered deck/porch to be constructed in
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Berlin
The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning August 16, 2018, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 398-18 2006 419-18 1999 441-18 2009 433-18 2011 527-18 2005
Make MERCEDES VOLKSWAGN SATURN SCOOTER NISSAN
Model SL500 BEETLE AURA SCOOTER SENTRA
Color SILVER SILVER SILVER BLUE BLUE
Style N/A 2S 4D N/A 4D
Town of Berlin
The Town of Berlin Board of Elections Supervisors will accept applications for Absentee Ballots BEGINNING Tuesday, September 4, 2018 for the Regular Municipal Election scheduled for October 2, 2018. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THAT DATE, AND MUST BE RETURNED BY THE DEADLINE TO BE ACCEPTED. Applications must be RECEIVED in the Berlin Town Hall per the following schedule: By MAIL: No later than 5:00 PM, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 In PERSON: No later than 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 BALLOTS will be accepted up to the close of the polls at 7:00 p.m. on October 2, 2018. For more information please call 410-641-4314 or email mbohlen@berlinmd.gov. TOWN OF BERLIN BOARD OF ELECTIONS SUPERVISORS OCD-8/16/2t _________________________________
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VIN Mileage WDBSK75F86F109982 87,517 3VWCC21C0XM474365 N/A 1G8ZS57B49F108888 N/A LB5TB8S18BZ502875 2,275 3N1CB51D65L577313 N/A
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-8/16/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ the 10’ front yard setback, in keeping with the existing enclosed portion of the dwelling, at a 0’ (zero) setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot D, Block 47 of the J. E. Evans Development Plat; further described as located on the southeast corner of 8th Street and Edgewater Avenue, and locally known as 802 Edgewater Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: FRANK & DARLENE BABUSCI (BZA 2519 #18-09400010) 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-8/9/2t _________________________________
mercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a
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At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 419 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate 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 zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, 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. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 419 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for in-
OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING NORTH SIDE OF MARKET STREET (BUSINESS US ROUTE 113) WEST OF US ROUTE 113, EAST OF SNOW HILL, MARYLAND SECOND TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 419 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of Cedar Mountain Farm, LLC, and Mallard Landing, LLC, property owners, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 4.7 acres of land located on the north side of Market Street (Business US Route 113) to the west of US Route 113 in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from A-1 Agricultural District to C-2 General Com-
PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101, WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863-1072
NOTICE of ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION AVAILABILITY For 2018 Regular Town Election
spection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays). Diana Purnell, President OCD-8/16/2t _________________________________
AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION for 2018 Town of Berlin Election VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE for the 2018 Town of Berlin Election is Friday, August 31, 2018. Eligible voters must be registered with the Worcester County Board of Elections to be able to vote in the Town of Berlin Municipal Elections. The Town does not conduct separate voter registrations. Voters qualified to register for Worcester County general elections shall be deemed qualified to vote in Town of Berlin elections, subject to the additional requirement of being domiciled within the Town of Berlin. You may register at the Worcester County Board of Elections at 100 Belt Street in Snow Hill, Maryland, during regular business hours, online at www.vote.org or you may register by mail, with the proper registration form. Forms can be requested by calling 410-632-1320, or may be picked up from many public locations, including the Berlin Town Hall. If you are already registered with Worcester County, you must notify the County Board of Elections Office of any changes in your name and address. Voters not registered with the Worcester County Board of Elections on or before FRIDAY, AUGUST 31,
Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Estate of Walter G. Parks Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. C-23-CV-18-000079
NOTICE ORDERED, this 7th day of August, 2018 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 3211 Sheep House Road, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of September, 2018 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of September, 2018, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $50,400.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy
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NOTICE ORDERED, this 10th day of August, 2018 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 37 Watertown Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of September, 2018 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of September, 2018, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $178,771.43. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-8/16/3t _________________________________
INVITATION TO BID Qualified bidders are invited to submit bids for the Ocean Pines Country Club, located at 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines, Maryland. Bids will be accepted by the Ocean Pines Association in care of John Bailey, General Manager, at 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811 until 2:00PM, on September 7, 2018, at which time they will be opened publicly. Work includes renovations to approximately 4,700 square feet of the existing second floor. Roof structure removal and replacement, flooring, aluminum storefront interior walls, movable partition, gypsum board and ceilings. Deck construction, water proofing, glass railing system and new exterior stairs. Renovation of existing toilet rooms, bar and counters additions. Repair and paint existing ceiling in men’s locker room as required by toilet room renovations. Replace existing HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems as detailed in the Contract Documents. PDF copies of the Contract Documents can be obtained by contacting Chris Cullen with Davis Bowen & Friedel, Inc. at (410)543-9091 or by e-mail at clc@dbfinc.com. Copies can also be obtained by contacting John Bailey at 410-641-7717 Ext: 3001. The right is reserved as the interest of the OP Association may appear, to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in bids received, and to accept or reject any items of any bid. Bids will be evaluated based on price and Contractor’s past performance on projects. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting to be held on August 20th, 2018 at 10:00AM at the Project Site, 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines, Maryland. OCD-8/16/2t _________________________________
passed by Fairfield Inn and Suites), and locally known as a portion of 2501 Philadelphia Avenue, 2511 Philadelphia Avenue and 207-26th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. In order to accommodate a site plan development intended to be a neighborhood shopping center, and citing a substantial change in the character of the neighborhood for uses compatible with the uses of surrounding property as redeveloped, including a hotel use to the rear of the adjacent property along 25th Street, and substantial residential condominium use to the west of the property at 26th Street. Also in keeping with the adopted 2018 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Maps, the applicant requests the area of the lands described above which are designated R-2, Medium Density Residential, Zoning District, to be rezoned entirely to LC-1, Local Commercial, Zoning District. APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ATTORNEY FOR OCEAN HARBOR HOLDINGS, LLC, A MARYLAND LIMITED
AUGUST 17, 2018 LIABILITY COMPANY (FILE #18-14100010) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-8/16/2t _________________________________
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NOTICE of CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE For Regular Municipal Election – October 2, 2018 Notice is hereby given that the REGULAR filing deadline for Candidates in the 2018 Berlin Municipal Election is 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. The deadline for filing as a WRITE-IN Candidate for the election is 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. The Election will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 for the offices of Council seats in Districts 1 and 4 and At-Large Applications for candidacy, along with other required forms may be picked up Mon. through Fri. at the Berlin Town Hall, 10 William St., Berlin, Maryland between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For more information please call 410-641-4314 or email mbohlen@berlinmd.gov. Applications must be returned by the deadlines above to be valid for the October 2, 2018 Election. TOWN OF BERLIN BOARD OF ELECTIONS SUPERVISORS OCD-8/16/1t _________________________________
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 At 7:00 pm A petition has been made to rezone properties identified as Land Unit 2 in the 25th Street Commercial Land Condominium dated April 21, 2015, further described as located on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue between 25th and 26th Streets (excluding the area encom-
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A sweet solar deal in numerous ways
Ocean City government’s solar power agreement with Constellation Energy, which, like Delmarva Power, is a subsidiary of the high wattage energy conglomerate Exelon Corp., is beneficial in more ways than one. The obvious benefit for City Hall, and its municipal operations throughout the resort, is the money it will save. The rate it will pay Constellation for power generated by its soon-tobe-constructed solar farm at the intersection of routes 50 and 90 is expected to cut local government’s electric bill by about $125,000. A good as that is, some might contend that it isn’t exactly earth-shaking, considering that this year’s real estate tax-supported general fund budget is around $85 million, of which $125,000 is just a little more than a tenth of a percent. The deal’s biggest benefits, however, have nothing to do with money. They would be: (1.) it’s the right thing to do environmentally and, (2.) it gives Ocean City government and its elected officials an irrefutable rebuttal to critics who contend that City Hall’s opposition to wind farms off the coast reflects its antigreen energy philosophy. From a political perspective, this solar power arrangement is one gift that will keep on giving, as it proves resort officials’ argument that their only objection to the two proposed offshore wind farms is the negative visual impact they might have on beach business. Whether one agrees or disagrees with the mayor and council on offshore wind makes no difference. The argument that they don’t subscribe to the premise of clean, renewable energy no longer exists. Not only have they bought into it, their agreement with Constellation to be a major buyer has helped make the new solar array possible. Saving $125,000 is good, but the image-polishing aspect of this power package is worth quite a bit as well.
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Lunar rover explained
Always one to admit my errors, I made a mistake last week. That was when I laughed to myself about how clever I was being as I wrote that someone walking and wearing a thong might be referred to as a “lunar rover.” Apparently, that was not clever. Let’s just say it was mentioned to me that my train of thought must have gone off on a rail spur somewhere and never made its way back to the station. “Lunar rover? I don’t get it,” was the response from By the Grand Inquisitor in my Stewart household. “What do you mean, Dobson ‘lunar rover?’” an email correspondent asked. First of all, I’d like to thank the two people who read my column last week (there’s possibly a third, but he’s away on a trip to the Congo or some other place retired people go when they run out of golf balls). It’s always good to have an audience, however small it may be. But I digress. “Lunar rover” referred to that little vehicle the astronauts used many years ago to zip around the surface of the moon. “Moon” being the operative word in this instance. As for “rover,” it refers to the act of roving, or walking, around. Therefore, “Lunar rover,” means someone mooning while walking around. Get it? Still, no? Okay, back in the olden days before people spent their waking hours staring into and listening to various hand-held communications devices, one pastime among the
17-to-18-year-old set, at least in my experience, was, umm, exposing one’s derriere through the window of a slowly rolling vehicle in front of an unsuspecting individual or group of individuals to the great delight of ... the car’s occupants anyway. This good, clean fun, as it were, was known as “mooning,” although other variations were popular at the time as well. These would include the “Pressed Ham,” which was the same thing but with the car windows rolled up, thus offering a somewhat different presentation, and the “Big Smile.” The latter required some serious maneuvering — from what I’ve been told, of course. Luckily for the general population, this fad did not last long in my neck of the woods, possibly because of certain moving violations of the public’s sensibilities and at least one minor incident involving a school bus full of cheerleaders. Anyway, all this would be beside the point today, as more and more bathing suit fashions seem to have bottomed out, so to speak. Hence the “lunar rover” remark that no one got. This, of course, is not the first time that I’ve been off the mark. Back in 1985, I think, I wrote a headline about Hurricane Gloria passing off the coast. It read, “Tempest fugit,” which is Latin for “time flies.” “It’s a Latin pun,” I ended up having to explain to my co-workers, friends, family and acquaintances. “See, a hurricane is a ‘tempest’ and fugit means …” After all these years of trying to be clever, I have learned two things: sometimes you knock it to the moon, while other times you are one.
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Letters to the editor Children’s Day draws big crowd
Editor, On behalf of the Ocean City Museum Society, I would like to thank all those who participated in eighth annual Children’s Day on the Bay. This includes: The Ocean City Police Department, Ocean City Recreation and Parks, Ocean City Coast Guard, Ocean City Surf Club, Maryland State Parks, Oceana, Ward Museum, Maryland Coastal Bays, Rackliffe House, Ocean City Library, Chincoteague Bay Field Station, Salisbury Zoo, Indian River LifeSaving Station, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Furnace Town, The Art League of Ocean City, and The Dough Roller. We would also like to give a special thanks to the Ocean City Development Corporation which continues to sponsor the live music for this annual event. The 700 people who attended this event spent their time playing games, making crafts, dancing to live music, and taking a close look at the live program animals on display. Children’s Day on the Bay gives community members and vacationers alike the opportunity to connect with local organizations. The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum was able to successfully promote this event due to the support of many local businesses and the Town of Ocean City. Assistant Curator Christine Okerblom Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
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Editor, There were three items in the Aug. 9 edition of Ocean City Today about which I have a counter opinion I would like to express. The first is a letter to the editor from Steve Lind commenting on a previous letter about President Trump’s speech to the VFW convention. In the letter, Mr. Lind contends that “Americans in general prefer Trump.” Apparently, an overdose of Fox and Friends. Trump’s overall popularity has not hit 50 percent and in the latest Gallup poll was only 39 percent. It is hard to argue that Americans in general prefer Trump when his disapproval numbers exceed his approval numbers by double digits. The second is a letter to the editor from James Majernik commenting on a prior letter to the editor regarding business displays of political opinion. Mr. Majernik confuses the right of free speech with common sense business practices. If you own a business, displaying a banner supporting Trump in your business is likely to drive away some customers. And displaying anti-Trump banners will do likewise. Several weeks ago, a restaurant in Virginia asked Sarah Sanders and her party to leave the restaurant as they did not want to serve her. The restaurant owner was exercising a free speech right making it clear that they did not want to have anything to do with Sanders. Continued on Page 60
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Continued from Page 1 ronmental benefits also can’t be denied, “It’s a renewable supply that reduces reliance on fossil fuels,” he said. Environmental benefits, specifically reduced carbon emissions, also help residents, Quinlivan said. “The system is expected to … reduce carbon emissions by nearly 4,200 metric tons in the first year,” he said. “That’s taking the equivalent, just for the Ocean City portion, of 900 passenger vehicles off the road.” In April 2017, the Worcester County Commissioners approved plans for the Gateway solar project on 426-acres near Routes 50 and 90, with the current project using 113 acres. Developer United Renewable Energy will provide day-to-day oversight and coordination throughout the construction process, which is slated for completion before the end of 2018. Quinlivan said the new venture exemplifies Ocean City’s commitment to
adopting renewable energy sources. “This … project offers … a clean energy solution that blends onsite renewables and contracted offsite renewables, as well as the more traditional power and gas supply contracts provided by Constellation throughout the U.S.,” he said. Meehan said embracing solar power now would return dividends in the future. “This solar array is a leading project of its kind and a true example of … Ocean City’s commitment to renewable energy and a sustainable future for our resort community,” he said. Dave Snyder, senior communications specialist with Constellation, said the groundbreaking ceremony is open to the public, but cautions space and parking are limited. If interested in attending, or for general project questions, please contact, Snyder at 410-470-2781 or email david.snyder@constellation.com.
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Union, volunteers take concerns to council Continued from Page 1 this moment, it’s ongoing and we view that as a personnel issue with the fire company [and we’re] not ready to issue an official statement.” Jester did say, however, that the company’s concerns were shared with city government. “We’re working with our membership to determine the best course of action to get those differences addressed and hopefully fixed to the best of everyone’s ability.” In late July, Ryan Whittington, IAFF Local 4269 president, sent the mayor and council a letter that highlighted comparable worries among career firefighters. “The members of Ocean City Career Firefighter/Paramedics, IAFF Local 4269, continue to be concerned about the decreasing level of services being provided to the citizens and visitors of the Town,” Whittington wrote. The fire union’s three-year labor agreement with the city, which was ratified by both parties last March, instituted a new schedule beginning last October that replaced the department’s long-time schedule of 24 hours on and 72 hours off with a new regimen of two 10-hour day shifts and two 14-hour night shifts, followed by four days off. Celebrating 30 Y Yeears, From
Although the city and fire union did agree on a contact, it wasn’t until after negotiations reached an impasse and were put back together at the last hour. The impasse, which the union can’t breach under the current city code, led the union to launch a successful petition drive last year to put the question of binding interest arbitration on this November’s election ballot. The voters will decide on Nov. 8 if Local 4269 should have the option of turning to an independent arbitrator if future labor negotiations reach a stalemate. Whittington noted Larmore told the council during a budget session in April the fire department was in a “crisis,” state. “The crisis did not arise from unforeseen circumstances [but] from leadership’s series of decisions to insist on a schedule change that diminishes capacity to serve effectively and to maintain compensation and benefits at uncompetitive levels,” he said. Whittington said leadership has thus far refused to acknowledge the circumstances. “The result is that career firefighter/paramedics have been mandated to work overtime shifts in order Our Boats To Y Yo our T Ta able!
to fill record levels of vacancies in the schedule,” he said. Whittington said numerous scheduling voids remain. “In past years, there have been [rare] occasions when an ambulance was put out of service for the day because of a staff shortage, but that occurrence has increased dramatically this year,” he said. Whittington also alleged the chief took an extended vacation around the Fourth of July. “At the same time, career firefighter/paramedics have not been permitted to take time off in the summer for years now,” he said. “It should be no surprise that this had prompted frustration and sagging morale.” Whittington said the public should be informed the levels of fire and
EMS response capabilities are less than in previous years. “The council ought to question the decisions made to change the schedule and to make recruiting and retention all the more difficult,” he said. “Ocean City deserves better than this.” In response, Larmore said his focus continues to be providing exemplary service to the residents and visitors of Ocean City. “Our department has undergone change and with change there is challenge,” he said. “Despite our challenges, I am confident that we can accomplish great things if we work together, which is evident by our successes this summer.” City Manager Doug Miller said the city is not commenting on the matter at this time.
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) The bone found inside a decades-old wooden barrel half-buried in the bay bottom off West Ocean City, and which ignited some of the wildest theorizing this area has experienced in some time, turned out to be from, alas, an animal. Not that exciting. “It’s an animal bone as confirmed by the Medical Examiner’s Office,” Lt. Ed Schreier, with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, said last Thursday, thus ending a vigorous round of speculation about what was initially described as a suitcase full of bones and personal effects. The barrel was stumbled upon last Tuesday by an out-of-town couple wading in the bay at low tide about 20-feet from the shoreline of Homer Gudelsky Park, which is commonly referred to as “Stinky Beach.” Schreier said the couple tried and failed to dislodge their find, so opened it to inspect the contents. “They reached in and pulled out a shoe and broken pottery,” he said. “One object they pulled out appeared to be a bone.” Alarmed and uncertain if the remains were human or animal, the
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 58 The action was applauded by many on the left. However, the business was shut down for some time due to counterprotests. A good example of how the public exercise of free speech on controversial topics can ruin a business. The third is the article concerning the man arrested for drunk driving who has five prior drunk-driving offenses.
couple contacted authorities, Schreier said. Maryland Natural Resources Police and State Police dive teams went to the scene, but a rising tide and murky water made caused the agencies to agree to postpone their efforts until the following day. Even then, nature declined to help. “Visibility was less than a foot and the current was moving fast,” Schreier said. “Divers had to diligently search the bottom floor of the bay by hand to relocate the object.” After examination, the divers determined that the object was a wooden barrel and that it was deteriorating quickly, Schreier said. “Divers methodically began digging around it in an attempt to remove it from the sand,” he said. “Those attempts were unsuccessful due to the barrel falling apart.” Sheriff’s deputies and members of the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation however, agreed the artifact discovered by the couple was, in fact, a bone, and called in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which verified its origin. As for the rest of the barrel’s contents, the divers’ excavation produced only sand, clams and mussels.
This left me wondering whether authorities are waiting for this guy to kill or seriously injure someone before taking action to keep this guy off the road. Driving a car while drunk is manslaughter waiting to happen and should be considered as such – particularly if the individual has had a prior conviction. Jim Thomas Silver Spring
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WORLD WAR II
Germany launches heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen
By Sam Ghaleb Contributing Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) This week, 80 years ago, Germany launched its new heavy cruiser, the Prinz Eugen. The new ship was launched on Aug. 22, 1938, at Kiel. In attendance were the Führer, Arthur Seyß-Inquart, the governor of the new province of Austria, who delivered the christening address, Adm. Miklós Horthy, the Regent of Hungary, who had commanded the battleship Prinz Eugen in the Austro-Hungarian Navy during The Great War, and the Regent’s wife, Magdolna, who performed the christening. The cruiser was named after Field Marshal Prinz Eugen von Savoyen (Prince Eugene of Savoy), known as Prinz Eugen, who lived from 1663 to 1736. Prinz Eugen is recognized as one of history’s greatest generals. Most of his career was spent in the service of the Holy Roman Empire, with his greatest victory coming over the Turks in 1697 at Zenta. It was he that built the beautiful Belvedere Palace, in Vienna, which now houses the great Viennese art collection. The Prinz Eugen was the fourth warship in the Kriegsmarine to bear that name. She was also the third and last heavy cruiser commissioned by the Kriegsmarine. Her sister, the Lutzow, was sold to the Soviet Union early in 1940. The Lutzow was then towed to Leningrad in April of that year, where she served as a floating battery during the siege. The other sister, the Sydlitz, was about 90 percent complete in June 1942, when Hitler decided that she should be converted and rebuilt as an aircraft carrier. Hitler reversed himself the following year, and ordered a halt to all aircraft carrier construction. The hull of the Sydlitz was eventually scuttled in April 1945. In the mid-1930s, a major discussion about a new fleet program started in Germany. There were two major plans under consideration. One plan was focused on a large submarine fleet and a relatively small surface fleet for coast protection. This plan was preferred by the Kriegsmarine’s U-boat faction. The other plan was a mixed fleet of various surface ships and a much smaller U-boat fleet, quite similar to the Imperial Navy in World War I or the British Royal Navy. This plan was favored by Kriegsmarine commander, Adm. Eric Ræder, who was an advocate of creating a large surface fleet to challenge the Royal Navy’s control of the trade routes. In the end, this plan was chosen as the new fleet building program. After several modifications it was called the “Z-Plan.” According to this plan, the German Kriegsmarine would have grown to about 800 ships, consisting of eight
battleships, five battle cruisers, four aircraft carriers, 15 Panzerschiffes (pocket battleships), 23 light cruisers and 22 so-called scout cruisers which were basically large destroyers, and five heavy cruisers. In addition to this, 158 destroyers, 249 submarines, and many smaller vessels would have been built to create a powerful balanced fleet by 1948. Germany’s new chancellor, Adolf Hitler, suddenly authorized the massive naval building program in 1937. However, Hitler’s aggressive actions in 1939 moved Great Britain and France to declare war on Nazi Germany. This was too early for the ZPlan to take form. Germany then entered the war with a very small navy: one aircraft carrier
building, two modern battleships building, two new battle cruisers, three Panzerschiffes, for commerce raiding, two heavy cruisers, and three building, six light cruisers; 22 destroyers, 12 torpedo boats, and about 60 submarines. This fleet was a far cry from the massive fleet envisioned by Adm. Ræder’s Z-Plan. However, it consisted of entirely new ships built in the 1920s and 30s. The heavy cruisers in this program were designed to fulfill fleet operations and commerce raiding requirements. Between 1935 and 1937, the keels of five of these ships were laid down, and they belonged to two slightly different classes of ships. These ships were large, well-armed
and had the best targeting equipment of any other ship of this class in the world. The first batch included the cruisers Blücher and Admiral Hipper, and the improved second batch consisted of the Prinz Eugen, Seydlitz and Lützow. The Prinz Eugen was truly a magnificent ship. She was handsome and armed with the best German technology in gunnery, fire control, and engine propulsion. However, her high pressure steam turbines proved to be problematic. During the war, she spent many months at the dry docks, away from any action, with workers and engineers laboring to fix these problems. The Prinz Eugen’s full displaceContinued on Page 63
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 61 ment was in excess of 19,000 tons, and her armament consisted of eight 8-inch guns in four twin turrets, 12 4.1-inch anti-aircraft guns in six twin turrets, 12 37-mm anti-aircraft automatic guns, eight 20-mm anti-aircraft automatic guns, and t12 21-inch torpedo tubes in four triple mounts. KMS Prinz Eugen The Prinz Eugen was the lucky ship of the German Navy. Her first operation was the famous sortie with the battleship Bismarck. Both Prinz Eugen and Bismarck were brand new ships, having just completed their sixmonth period of working up in the Baltic. In May 1941, the two ships attempted to break out into the Atlantic via the Denmark Strait, between Greenland and Iceland. Their mission was to attack Britain’s Atlantic supply lines and sink merchant ships. Their orders were to avoid combat with enemy heavy units, if possible. Adm. Günther Lütjens, who commanded the operation from the Bismarck, was determined to carry out these orders to the letter. He would prove to be an inflexible and unimaginative leader. On May 24, 1941, Bismarck and Prinz Eugen were intercepted by the battle cruiser HMS Hood and the battleship HMS Prince of Wales in the Denmark Strait, after having been detected and shadowed by two British
heavy cruisers, Norfolk and Suffolk. In the ensuing gun battle, both German heavy ships fired at Hood. Prinz Eugen hit her first, starting a fire amidships which burned out of control. Meanwhile, Hood was firing at Prinz Eugen, and Prince of Wales was firing at Bismarck. Hood took only three salvoes to get the Prinz Eugen’s range, and the heavy cruiser experienced the uncomfortable sensation of taking fire from a battle cruiser. Fortunately for her crew, she was not hit. Meanwhile, Hood was hit repeatedly by 8-inch shells from Prinz Eugen and 15-inch shells from Bismarck. Five minutes into the battle, as the British ships were turning to bring their aft turrets into action, HMS Hood was straddled by a full salvo from Bismarck. A huge flame shot up from the great battle cruiser, and she broke in half and sank. Only three men were saved from her crew of 1,421. Immediately after the sinking of the Hood, both German ships shifted their fire to the Prince of Wales. Within three minutes she had been hit repeatedly by eight- and 15-inch shells, and was forced to break off the action. One of Prinz Eugen’s 8-inch shells, fired at a range of about nine miles, had penetrated Prince of Wales’ armor and tore into a shell handling room without exploding. British records show that Prince of Wales was hit seven times by German 8- and 15 -nch
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shells, only two of which exploded. In a controversial decision, Admiral Lütjens decided against pursuing Prince of Wales to finish her off. He was still following his orders to the letter, and by doing so he allowed Prince of Wales to escape and denied the German Navy a certain victory of what could have been the greatest surface action duel between capital ships in World War II. On the evening of May 24, Adm. Lütjens ordered Prinz Eugen, commanded by Kapitän zur See, Helmut Brinkman, to leave and head for the port of Brest in France. The ship made it to the French port on June 1, 1941. In the port, both German battle cruisers, the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were resting after their famous successful sortie into the Atlantic. With such a heavy concentration of German capital ships in port, the RAF was active and regularly bombed the
ships and port facilities. On the first of July, during an RAF raid on Brest, Prinz Eugen was hit on the port side behind the bridge. The bomb detonated in the forward main gunnery command center, killing 60 of the crew. After the loss of Bismark, Hitler banned any further Atlantic surface raids. He also feared an invasion of Norway by the Western Allies in 1942. With the battle cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, and the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen sitting in Brest, a decision was made to bring these valuable ships back to Germany. Operation Cerberus was the code name for this task. During Feb. 11-12, 1942, the three German ships, escorted by an armada of destroyers, torpedo boats, E-boats, and minesweepers, dashed through the English Channel under the nose of the Continued on Page 68
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OBITUARIES DR. MARY ELIZABETH PATERRA Ocean Pines Dr. Mary Elizabeth Paterra, age 92, died with defiant grace surrounded by her loving family on Aug. 8, 2018. Liz was born in Washington D.C. on July 12, 1926, to Dr. Sidney Charles Cousins and Florence Elizabeth Hall Cousins. Dr. Mary Paterra Liz was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Sidney Charles Cousins Jr.; sister, Joan Lee Cousins; and husband, Frank August Paterra. Through her life, Liz fought for every success. When told she could not bear children, she had three. When told women did not run companies, she started her own. When told how hard it would be to influence
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 63 Royal Navy. The operation was superbly executed, and for the first time the Luftwaffe and the Kriegsmarine cooperated in such a way as to make this operation an undeniable success. During this operation, the Prinz Eugen put up an impressive screen of anti-aircraft fire to repel the repeated attacks by RAF bombers, and Fleet Air Arm Swordfish torpedo bombers. She also used her main guns to heavily damage the destroyer HMS Campbell. Prinz Eugen left Germany for Norway in late February 1942. On the 23rd, she was intercepted by the submarine HMS Trident, which torpedoed her, almost severing her stern. Prinz Eugen was not operational again until 1943, by which time Hitler, after the debacle of the Battle of Barents Sea, had relegated all Kriegsmarine heavy units to training duties. Later in the war, Prinz Eugen was used to attack advancing Red Army units along the Baltic coast, and to transport German refugees back to Germany. On Oct. 15, 1944, she rammed the light cruiser Leipzig amidships in the Baltic Sea, nearly cutting the smaller ship in two. For 14 hours the two ships drifted, locked together, presenting a target for any lurking Soviet submarines, until they could be separated. Luckily for the crews of the two
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 68 held on Aug. 13, 2018 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Berlin. Interment followed in the Eastern Shore Veteran’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary Elizabeth’s memory to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1377, Salisbury, Maryland 21804; or St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Go carefully, Mother Dear!
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Eden, Maryland and Leslie Knopfler and husband, Dave, of Grandy, North Carolina; a sister, Lorraine Weisengoff and husband, Paul, of Ocean Pines, Maryland; and Tony’s nephews, Paul, Bob and John Weisengoff. A funeral service was held on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at Sound United Methodist Church in Williamsville, Delaware with Pastor John Schutt officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Sound United Methodist Church, Roof Fund, c/o Peggy Brasure, 35131 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville, Delaware 19975 or to Seasons Hospice, 220 Continental Dr., Suite 407, Newark, Delaware 19713. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. MARY KATHLEEN NICHOLS, PHD Selbyville Mary Kathleen Nichols, PhD, age 81 of Selbyville, Delaware, formerly of Gaithersburg, Maryland, passed away on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland. Kathy was born and raised in Baltimore by her parents, Dr. Kathy Nichols the late Edward B. Quirk and the late Mary E. (Franz) Quirk. After retiring from the federal government Dr. Kathy became a professor at Wilmington University. She also was a practicing psychologist, counseling those with many addictions including gambling and alcohol. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joseph H. Nichols, and three sons, Don Nichols and his wife, Cheryl, of Westminster, Maryland, Steve Nichols and his wife, Karen, of Arvada, Colorado, and Jack Nichols and his wife, Stacey, of Silver Spring,
AUGUST 17, 2018 Maryland. Kathy is also survived by three brothers, Edward Quirk of Pasadena, Maryland, Paul Quirk and his wife, Pat, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia and Mike Quirk and his wife, Sue, of Arnold, Maryland, as well as eight grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com. DAVID G. CAMPBELL Bishopville David G. Campbell, age 56, of Bishopville, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at home. He was born in Long Island, New York and is the son of Mary Louise Campbell of Frankford and the late Robert Campbell. David had worked David Campbell for Brasure’s Carpet Care in Selbyville until his illness. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his fiancée, Donna G. Milne of Bishopville; two sisters, Cheryl Monroe and husband, Roy, of Frankford, and Gwen Murphy and husband, Larry, of Salisbury; three step-children, Kathy Morris and husband, Jamey, of Bishopville, Tammie Craiger and husband, Scott, of Dagsboro and Robert Esham and wife, Tori, of Long Neck; seven step-grandchildren and one step-great grandson. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating. Friends may call an hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made American Cancer Society,
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MARY VIRGINIA FISHER SMITH Berlin Mary Virginia Fisher Smith, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 12, 2018. She was born in Hurlock, Maryland, to the late Dewey and Delma Fisher. For 58 years she was married to her high school sweetheart, B.G. (Billy) Mary Smith Smith. They lived on their family farm in the St. Martins area of Berlin since 1968. The family owned and operated the Sea Isle Motel for many years. Mary retired from the Worcester County Health Department. She was a member of Buckingham Presbyterian Church, Berlin, Maryland. Her husband, B.G., predeceased her in 2014; also her older son, Grant Fisher Smith, in 2005. Left to cherish her memory is her younger son, Rev. Mark James Smith (Denise); granddaughter, Rachel; and grandson, Andrew Smith of Hockessin, Delaware. Also surviving is her daughter-inlaw, Dawn Rogers (Brooke) of Ocean City; granddaughters, Amy Kuehl (Tyler) and Emily Martinez (Alec), all of Southern California; and great granddaughter, Remi Martinez. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ada Lee (Midge) Wright and Anne Layton; and three brothers, William, Robert and John Carroll Fisher. Surviving also are several nieces and nephews.
Ocean City Today Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. at Dale Cemetery in Whaleyville on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. Friends may visit with the family at 11 a.m. until noon at Buckingham Presbyterian Church. A celebration of life service will be at noon at Buckingham Presbyterian Church with her son, Rev. Mark J. Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dale Cemetery, attn. Maintenance Fund, P.O. Box 13, Whaleyville, Maryland 21872. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. MICHAEL RICHARD TRUITT Berlin Michael Richard Truitt, age 59, of Berlin, Maryland passed on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born in Salisbury, Maryland, and he was raised on the Riddle Farm. He was the son of the late Robert Mike Truitt William and Doris M. (Baker) Truitt. Mike retired from Perdue as a diesel mechanic. He was a member of SonRise Church where he was a devoted servant and was involved in many ministries there. Mike had a true servant heart and loved his church family. He was an avid bowler, having been on several leagues in Ocean City and Millsboro. He was a fan of Nascar; his favorite driver was Rusty Wallace. In earlier years he was involved in training horses in Maryland and New Jersey. Mike is survived by his wife, Lorraine Truitt, of Berlin; two daughters, Jennifer Booth (Cory) of Rockwood, Tennessee and Amy Griffith of Mer-
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cersburg, Pennsylvania; his sister, Millie Bunting of Gumboro; his brother, Danny Truitt (Elly) of Bishopville; and brother-in-law, David Smith (Sue) of Willards; three grandchildren, Ethan, Carly and Damon; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Truitt and Harley Truitt. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at SonRise Church, 10026 Main St. in Berlin, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SonRise Church, 10026 Main St., Berlin, Maryland 21811, or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. MICHAEL CHARLES BAHR Ocean Pines It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Charles Bahr announce his passing at the age of 69 years. Michael was born Aug. 10, 1949 in Rockland County, New York and passed away on Aug. 11, 2018 in Berlin, Maryland. Mike was a graduate of the University Michael Bahr of South Carolina and served in the U.S. Army before spending his career working as a manager for the Washington Post. Mike will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Deborah, and his sons, Matthew C. Bahr and his wife, Stacey, Douglas M. Bahr, and David R. Bahr and his wife, Amber. Mike will also be remembered by his seven grandchildren, Blake, Josie, Charles, Alice, Ransom, Skylar and Sally.
Mike was predeceased by his father, Raymond C. Bahr and mother, Jennie Cemeno Bahr. A gathering to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at The Burbage Funeral Home located in Berlin, Maryland on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 beginning at 11 a.m. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. DYANN B. LYNCH Selbyville Dyann B. Lynch, age 65, of Selbyville, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Dyann was born in Salisbury and was the daughter of the late Mabel Bowden Quillen. She was very creative and enjoyed designing original artwork and buying and selling antiques. She owned and operated Country Accents for many years. She was a loving and devoted wife for 40 years to her husband, Brasure V. Lynch. She is also survived by five brothers, David W. Givans of Georgia, James P. Givans (Cindy) of Aberdeen, Maryland, Gary D. Givans (Carol) of Millsboro, Ronnie L. Givans of Texas and Jeffrey L. Givans (Sandy) of Selbyville; mother-inlaw, Louise Evans of Selbyville; sister-in-law, Delores L. Murray (Clifton) of Selbyville and many nieces and nephews and other extended family. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 at Redmens Cemetery in Selbyville with Pastor Bob Odem and Pastor David Hudson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: Selbyville Vol. Fire Co., P.O. Box 88, Selbyville, Delaware 19975. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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All Stars stunned by perfect game in championship Team given sportsmanship award at regional tourney
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Berlin Little League All Stars Manager Cameron McDonough talks to his players before the regional championship game against New York in Bristol, Connecticut, last Sunday. New York won 4-0.
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(Left) Berlin Little League’s Adam Gardner throws a pitch during the regional championship game against New York in Bristol, Connecticut, last Sunday. (Right) Berlin catcher Ryder Swanson gets the ball as New York’s John Calabrese slides into home.
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Aug. 17, 2018) It took a perfect game to keep the Berlin All Stars from a return trip to the Little League World Series, and that’s exactly what the Mid Island Little Leaguers from Staten Island, New York got from their starter during the Mid-Atlantic championship game on Sunday in Bristol, Connecticut. Pitcher Gregory Bruno was dominant for New York, tossing a perfect game in the 4-0 win that was broadcast nationally on ESPN. He allowed no runs on no hits and no walks, and struck out 11 in six innings. With the win, undefeated New York advanced to the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania that starts on Thursday. Berlin was 4-2 overall in the tournament, earning decisive wins over teams from Delaware (6-0), New Jersey (11-1), Pennsylvania (6-0) and Washington, D.C. (18-7). The Berlin All Stars fell to New Jersey 6-2 last Monday, but knocked the team out of the tournament during the semifinal game Friday. Overall, it was the most successful season since 2014, when Berlin made it to final game of the United States Little League World Series in Livermore, California. During the Mid-Atlantic tournament this year, Alex Navarro led the team in batting average, .529, and hits, nine, while Owen Knerr smacked a team-leading five homers and nine RBIs, and posted an impressive 2.094 OPS. Lukas Loring hit Berlin’s only triple and tied with Navarro for the team-lead in doubles, with two. Loring was also second in RBIs (five), while Navarro drove in four. Riley Calloway added five steals, three more than teammates Adam Gardner and Kannon Cropper, who each swiped two. Other standouts were Case Tilghman, who batted .455 with five hits and three RBIs, and Nate Berzonski, Stephen Wade and Foster Smith, who each drove in three runs during the span of six games. Wade led the way on the mound, striking out 21 over 9 2/3 innings and only allowing one earned run. He
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Despite loss, All Stars have a ball in Bristol won twice, while Cropper and Smith posted one win each. Knerr finished second on the team in strikeouts, fanning 10 in 8 1/3 innings. Coach Cameron McDonough said the team “played their butts off” during the entire Mid-Atlantic Tournament. “We played our best baseball of the summer this past week, that’s for sure,” he said during a phone interview Monday. “Every team we played up there was top notch, and the kids really competed well and really did a great job. I was super, super happy with how we performed.” Facing Bruno and New York during the championship game on Sunday was “a challenge, to say the least,” McDonough said. “You look at something like that you and go, ‘You know what? They just had that dude. They had that guy!’ I think we were prepared for everything short of facing an unbelievable [talent]. He’s probably the best pitcher in this tournament,” he said. Berlin had been no slouches themselves, winning two of four games because of the Little League slaughter rule. “ESPN said [Bruno] was the best they’ve seen this year and that’s what it took to take us out,” McDonough said. “I think anything short of that – if they would have thrown anybody else out there [things would have been different]. “It was still a good game. It was a dogfight,” he continued. “I thought we competed really hard. They scored two in the third inning and we were able to hold them off in the fourth, and then they tackled on one more in the fifth and one more in the sixth.” McDonough said the Berlin bats started to come alive near the end of the game, when Bruno was picked up a few times by a stellar New York defense playing behind him. “We were starting to put more balls in play, and then Nathan Berzonski comes off the bench and absolutely stroked one into right field – and he hit it too hard,” he said. “It was a one-hop laser to the right fielder, and he comes up and throws a bullet to first base.
“Waylon Hobgood had a ball that he squared up on down toward first base, and the first baseman lays out and makes the play. It’s just one of those things where you tip your hat to the other team and you say, ‘Wow, you guys did a great job.’ And you go home happy that you played well,” McDonough added. Gathering the team behind the dugout after the game, McDonough said he invoked the 1989 Garth Brooks song “The Dance.”
‘I’m really proud of those guys that they got recognized [with a sportsmanship award] for being the good young men that they are.’ Coach Cameron McDonough “There’s a line in that song that says, ‘I could have missed the pain, but I’d of had to miss the dance,’” he said. “I asked the boys right there, ‘Would you trade it for anything? Would you trade what you just went through for the past week for anything?’ And not a single one of them said [they would].” Although they didn’t win the tournament, the Berlin All Stars did take home the Robert S. Watson Sportsmanship Award. “That was unbelievably refreshing and I took way more enjoyment in that than I thought I would,” McDonough said. “I thought I was coldhearted kind of ’win at all costs’ kind of guy, but when they presented that to us before our game on Friday I got a little choked up. I’m really proud of those guys that they got recognized for being the good young men that they are.” Throughout the tournament, both the team and its coaching staff could be seen having fun on television broadcasts. ESPN took notice and made sure to play Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the U.S.A.” during each of the Berlin games, while McDonough could be seen on national TV grinning and dancing unabashedly. “It was a good time and we had a
blast,” he said with a laugh. “One of the things that my coaching staff preached to the kids was about trying to be the same person whether you’re up 10, down 10, or tied. You have to be the same guy, so we had to be the same guys, too, as the coaches. We had to stay in that positive mindset. Even if things weren’t looking good, we had to continue to dance.” McDonough said all but one of the players, Berzonski, would be eligible to move up a division into Junior League next year, with most going into seventh and eighth grades. As for his plans? “That’s a good question too,” he said. “It was kind of strange how this all came about anyway, me coaching this summer, but I do definitely feel like I’ll be coaching in Berlin Little League next year. I just don’t know exactly at what level I’ll be coaching.” He hopes the success of the All Stars inspires more people to get involved with Berlin Little League – from players, to coaches and other volunteers. McDonough credited the overall success of the league – several baseball and softball teams this year and during recent years have competed in and won state championships – to the leadership of people like League President Nornie Bunting, Vice President of Baseball Operations Ron Knerr and past Vice President Eric Snelsire. “Guys like that have poured in all their time, and then you have the folks running the concession stand – those things are just as critical as coaching. They really are,” he said. McDonough also singled out Stan and Katie Griffin for helping to reinvigorate the Berlin Softball league. Katie Griffin is the vice president of softball operations. “They brought that up from nothing five years ago with all the hard work they put into it,” he said. “In 2011, when that first group broke through and won a state championship, they stood on the shoulders of the kids that came before them who won district championships and came close to winning states. Just like, I feel like this group gets to stand on the shoulders of those guys that came through from
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2011 to 2013, cracking through and getting to regionals, and getting a game on national television,” McDonough said. “This group was able to stand on their shoulders and take it even further. So, it just builds off itself. It shows the younger kids in the league that these things are possible and they are attainable, and it’s not so much of a stretch to take things further,” he added. The team continues to collect money through a GoFundMe campaign to help repay parents’ and coaches’ travel expenses associated with going to district, state and regional tournaments this year. To donate to the Berlin Little League All-Stars, visit www.gofundme.com/berlin-ll-1112-all-starsto-states?member=457128.
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Annual Poor Girls Open tourney underway By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 17, 2018) Thursday was the first fishing day of the 25th annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open, and female anglers will have two more days – today and Saturday – to compete for cash prizes. As of Thursday morning, 149 boats carrying 725 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. 16, Friday, Aug. 17, or Saturday, Aug. 18. 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 $229,500 in prize money – a new tournament record. The mantra for the 25th annual Open is “March to a Million.” “The last 12 years we’ve raised $960,000 [for the American Cancer Society], so this year our goal is a million,” Earl Conley, co-director of the Poor Girls Open, said last week. “It
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should definitely happen. That’s pretty exciting.” 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. “Ladies want to get involved because they know it’s for a cause,” Conley said. Everyone has been touched by cancer in one way or another and women like participating in the tournament because the focus is on breast cancer and funds raised are used locally, he added. 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. White marlin and sailfish releases are worth 100 points each, while blue marlin and swordfish releases earn anglers 110 points. Anglers who boat the three heaviest tuna, dolphin and wahoo will also receive cash prizes. There are added entry levels/calcuttas for billfish releases, tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Girls 16 and younger may compete in the junior angler division. Pink Ribbon merchandise will be for sale near the weigh-in scale in the Bahia Marina/Fish Tales parking lot and several vendors will also have booths set up featuring art, clothing and jewelry. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Donations will be accepted as well. An awards luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 19, at Harrison’s Harbor Watch at the inlet in Ocean City, from noon to 2 p.m. The competition has grown since its inception. Eight boats participated in the first tournament. Despite reg-
istering a couple boats less than in 2016, it was still a record year for the 2017 Open. A record 765 lady anglers fished on 155 boats during the 24th annual Open. A total of $222,935 – a tournament record and an increase of about $33,000 from 2016 – was awarded to the winners. To top it all off, event organizers presented a check for $125,000 to the American Cancer Society following the Open. That donation brought the total donated by the Harman family through the tournament and other events since 2005 to about $960,000. The donations from the Poor Girls Open support ACS breast cancer initiatives. This includes research, programs and services for patients and caregivers and transportation to treatment, said Mary Bellis, senior community development manager, Northeast Region, for the American Cancer Society Inc. “It is an honor for the ACS to be the beneficiary of the generous donations of the Harman family,” she added. In 2004, the tournament was renamed to honor the founder of the event, the late Capt. Steve Harman. He and his wife, Pam, started the Poor Girls Open in 1994 to provide women with an opportunity to compete for prizes and money in a ladiesonly tournament, and to raise money for local charities. Harman died in February 2004, so organizers thought it was appropriate the tournament be renamed in his memory. The Open is the first event of the Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach Series. Other events this year include a card game and party; mahjong and golf tournaments; Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk and run; pickleball round robin and clinic; and the Pamper Yourself For Charity Raffle. For more information and to register for events, visit www.pinkribbonclassicevents.org. Most of the events will take place
in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Pink Ribbon Classic Series was started in 1996 by a group of volunteers. Since its inception, the series has raised about $3.4 million for breast cancer research, awareness, programs and services. Some of the local programs and services available in this area include free wigs for patients; Road to Recovery, which connects local drivers with patients to transport them to and from treatment; and the Look Good Feel Better program available at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin and Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, which teaches patients how to cope with the cosmetic side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. There is also the Hope Lodge, which provides lodging during treatment; Cancer Survivors Network available at www.cancer.org, a 24hour-a-day cancer information center; and 1-800-227-2345 for patients to access ACS services. In addition, resources for caregivers, information on screening and prevention, and referral to local, regional and national outlets is available. This year, 5,940 women in Maryland will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Across the country, that number rises to 266,120, and an estimated 40,920 will die from the disease, according to the ACS. For more information about the Poor Girls Open, call Bahia Marina at 410-289-7438. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-2272345.
Two white marlin weighing 83 lbs. caught in WMO
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 17, 2018) A record $5.45 million was awarded to the winners of the 45th annual White Marlin Open, held Aug. 6-10, and about half of the purse was presented to the Weldor’s Ark crew for Pascual Jimenez’s 83-pound white marlin. The Puerto Aventuras, Mexico angler landed the fish last Friday, the final day of the tournament. The marlin actually tied with Gregory Giron’s (Virginia Beach), who boated his 83 pounder aboard Under Dog, last Thursday. However, according to the White Marlin Open rules, “in the event of a tie in the weight of a white marlin, the fish that is not gaffed will be considered the winner of the two.” This rule was implemented years ago See BECAUSE Page 75
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crews registered for the Level WM (White Marlin Winner Take All) added entry-level calcutta, which cost $10,000 to enter. The purse for that calcutta was $1,242,000. Both pots went to the Weldor’s Ark team. Bill Haugland of Coconut Grove, Florida, and his Lights Out teammates took home $85,804 for his 75-pound white marlin caught last Tuesday. The only qualifying blue marlin tipped the scale at 881 pounds. Joe Rahman of Wanaque, New Jersey landed the blue marlin – the sixth largest in tournament history – while fishing on Auspicious, last Monday. The group received a check for $924,936. Level F Blue Marlin Winner Take All added entry-level calcutta pot totaled $399,600 with 222 boats out of the 382 registered for the tournament entered into it. Billfish species conservation is stressed each year. For 2018, 705 white marlins were released and 18 were boated (98 percent). Two blue marlins were boated and 56 were released (97 percent). Twenty-two spearfish and five sailfish were released. None were boated. More than $1.3 million was awarded in the tuna division this year – a new record. The prize money increased so See RECORD Page 76
Continued from Page 74 to prevent fish from being needlessly killed and to conserve the species, said Jim Motsko, White Marlin Open co-director and founder. “Years ago we were told that more than one boat was gaffing fish, bringing them on the boat, measuring them and throwing them back [if they were too small],” he said. “This went on more than once. In an effort to make them think twice, we added that rule. It’s been in effect for awhile – about eight to 10 years. It’s a rule and we abide by our rules.” Giron’s marlin was brought on board with the assistance of a gaff – a pole or stick with a hook on the end used to stab the fish and lift it into the boat. The Weldor’s Ark crew did not use a gaff and was presented $2,584,260 – a new tournament record. The Under Dog team won $129,784. “I feel sorry for the other team. I don’t blame them for gaffing it. It’s a big fish,” Motsko said. “What are the chances that there will be marlin weighing the same size? The chances are slim. It is rare. It’s only happened two times in 45 years.” Two hundred eighteen boats registered for the Level E Winner Take All calcutta for white marlin, which cost $5,000 to enter. The pot totaled $981,000. One hundred thirty-eight
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Pascual Jimenez caught this 83-pound white marlin while fishing on Weldor’s Ark, last Friday, the final day of the 45th annual White Marlin Open. It tied for first place with Greg Giron’s marlin landed aboard Under Dog. Because Jimenez’s marlin was not gaffed, the crew took the top prize of $2,584,260.
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Record $5.45M paid out to WMO winners this year Continued from Page 75 much compared to 2017 because of the addition of the T4 added entry-level calcutta Heaviest Winner Take All for tuna. “We get a lot of people fishing for tuna – I would say 30 to 40 percent,” Motsko said. “It’s not just a marlin tournament.” Motsko knew the calcutta would be well received by teams, but it was better than expected. The cost to enter the calcutta was $3,000. A total of 141 registered for the T4 calcutta. The payout in just that entry-level alone was $380,700. That money went to the Buckshot crew for Gary Sansburry’s (Hobe Sound, Florida) 75.5-pound tuna boated last Thursday. The team won a total of $904,851. Blackstone, Massachusetts resident Charles Matattal reeled in a 73.5-pound tuna aboard Blinky IV last Wednesday, good for second place in the division. The team earned $135,421. Brass Monkey angler Jake Pilkerton of Leonardtown, Maryland, hooked a 71pound tuna last Monday. Because of participation in added entry-levels, including the Small Boat Heaviest Tuna Winner Take All calcutta, the crew was awarded $215,916. Ken Doody of Selbyville, Delaware, picked up a 59.5-pound tuna while fishing on Game Over, last Friday. The team took home a check for $50,400. In the dolphin division, Fin-Nominal came in first place with Louis Genello’s (Scranton, Pennsylvania) 50 pounder caught last Tuesday. The fish was worth $19,646. The Rigged Up took second place with George Mess’ (Ocean City) 41pound dolphin reeled in last Thursday. The group received $18,646. Rob Overfield (Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania) caught a 36-pound dolphin last Monday aboard Moxie Boys and was awarded $16,646. Norman Rockwell (Baldwin, Maryland) and his Sea Note teammates earned a check for $15,300 for his 23pound dolphin boated last Wednesday. The Bonnie Lynn crew also won $15,300 for Kevin Steinhice’s (Westmin-
Greg Giron of Virginia Beach, landed this 83-pound white marlin last Thursday aboard Under Dog. The team was presented $129,784. They are pictured at Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street in Ocean City. PHOTO COURTESY LARRY LOCK/COASTAL FISHERMAN
ster, Maryland) 22 pounder landed last Friday. Kevin Graybill’s (Morgantown, Pennsylvania) 63-pound wahoo was the largest of the tournament. He and his Over-Board teammates were presented $115,271 for the fish boated last Friday. The crew received such a big payout because of participation in added entrylevel calcuttas, including the Small Boat Big Fish (Heaviest White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo or Shark) - Winner Take All. The Desperado team finished in second place with Kenny Sexton’s (Manteo, North Carolina) 58-pound wahoo caught last Wednesday. They took home $1,846. Canyon Hunter angler Charles Dawson (Partlow, Virginia) landed a 55pound wahoo last Wednesday and got a check for $21,471.
Leo Cantillo (Clifton, New Jersey) hooked a 47-pound wahoo while fishing on The Right Place last Tuesday. The crew won $19,125. The Instigator team also received $19,125 for Curtis Colgate’s (Virginia Beach) 43-pound wahoo caught last Thursday. Top Three Boats (releases): Viking 72: 10 white marlins and one blue marlin released, 875 points; Billfisher, 12 white marlins released, 840 points; Fin Planner, 11 white marlins released, 770 points. Top Three Anglers: Ron Kawaja (Fin Planner), eight white marlins released, 560 points; Joe Rahman (Auspicious), three white releases, one white boated and one blue marlin boated, 503 points; Greg Lentz (Trust Me Too), three whites, one blue
and one spearfish released, 455 points. A total of 382 boats registered for this year’s tournament. Crews could fish three of five days. A total of 319 boats went offshore on Monday. More than half took a lay day on Tuesday as 150 ventured out. On Wednesday, 129 boats headed offshore. Thursday, 213 fished, and on the final day last Friday, 335 boats went offshore. Overall, Motsko thought the tournament was “excellent.” “We had great weather and that was the key to us getting a few more smaller boats. Marlin fishing wasn’t fantastic, but it was pretty good,” he said. “We had the biggest single winner this year, a record payout, no major incidents. I’m very happy with it.” The 2019 tournament is scheduled Aug. 5-9.
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Mid Atlantic tournament kicks off Monday Weigh-ins at Canyon Club Resort Marina in Cape May, Sunset Marina in West OC
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 17, 2018) The Mid Atlantic five-day fishing tournament is slated to start on Monday, Aug. 20. The 27th 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 151 boats competed last year and more than $3.24 million was paid out to tournament winners. Pre-registration is up compared to this time last year, at both ports, according to organizers. Anglers may fish three of five days, Monday through Friday, Aug. 20-24. Weigh-ins are scheduled daily from 59 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 $2,500. 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
SUP races set for Battle on the Bay By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Racers and spectators can enjoy a day out on the water with paddleboard racing, prizes, food and drink specials, and an after-party tomorrow, Saturday, during the seventh annual Battle on the Bay at Fager’s Island on 60th Street, bayside. Hosted by OC SUP & Fitness, the event will begin at 9 a.m. with a sixmile elite race and a three-mile fun recreational race. A youth stand-up paddleboard race and stand-up paddleboard obstacle course are scheduled to start at noon. “Weather pending, it will be a flatwater race with buoy turns and a great spectators’ event,” Race Organizer Dawn Ehman said. “Prizes will be awarded to the top-three finishers in each category.” The top finishers, divided by male, female and board size, will take home
prizes including gift certificates and cash. An after party is planned immediately after the races. DJ BK will provide music and emcee the competition. Food and beverages will be provided by Fagers, and the beer is courtesy of Union Brewery. This year, proceeds from the competition will be donated to Coastal Hospice in honor of Sheryl Mitrecic, who lost her battle with breast cancer last year. “The OC SUP community knew Sheryl from her beautiful voice she shared at each race, singing the national anthem,” Ehman said in a press release. “Sheryl battled breast cancer with [the] most positive outlook and lost her life [last] May.” Last year, the competition raised more than $4,000 for Coastal Hospice. “[We’re] raising money for a great cause,” Ehman said.
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As of earlier this week, 30 participants had already signed up for the various competitions. Last year, around 300 people either participated or watched the event. Registration packet pickup is scheduled from 7:30-8:30 a.m. for the three-mile event and 9 a.m. for the six-mile competition. Online registration closes today, Friday, at 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased at www.racehubhq.com. Registration is still available the day of the event, onsite until 8:30 a.m. Registration for the races, which includes lunch and a chance to win prizes, costs $55 for the six-mile elite race, $40 for the three-mile fun recreational race, $10 for the youth stand-up paddleboard race and $10 for the stand-up paddleboard obstacle course, which is open to all ages. There will not be a cover charge for spectators. See FRIDAY Page 78
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Surfboard fin’s size, shape determine ride
By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Aug. 17, 2018) Surfboard fins are an integral part of surfboard design and function. No matter how many, where they are positioned on the board, their size or shape, a fin or fins will make a considerable difference in how a surfboard will ride. To a beginner, the uninitiated, it becomes incidental. As one becomes more proficient in their surfing, lots of differences can be noticed. As the saying goes you only need one and more isn’t necessarily better. Certain fin sizes and shapes will lend themselves to particular board sizes and shapes. Rather a natural progression in how a surfboard works, performs and functions. Easy pickings in this modern day surfboard world, a fin or fins can make or break an otherwise good decision in surfboard selection. There was a time when surfboards didn’t have a fin or fins. Wood was the material that boards were made of and Tom Blake is generally consid-
ered the first to place a fin on a surfboard. It didn’t take long to notice that a fin helped control and steer or turn the surfboard. This was in 1935. Blake was one of the most influential surfers contributing so much to the sport with the idea of the fin probably being foremost. To put the discussion another way I find it helpful to be comparative. Consider a line spectrum with a single fin surfboard being on one end and a twin fin surfboard being on the other. The single will be the most conservative and the twin the most liberal. This is not to make things political at all but only for purpose of illustration, especially with regard to number of fins. With everything else being equal the single will be the most solid and stable. Twins on the other end of this spectrum will be the most loose and reactive. Every other fin set-up will fall somewhere in between. Through the 1950s and 1960s single fins were pretty much the standard. The 1970s brought the Campbell brothers and their Bonzer idea incorporating three fins. This design was greatly prolifer-
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ated by Mike Eaton for Bing Surfboards and eventually with the Eaton label. Also during this time twins would emerge and a back and forth between twins and singles would be seen. The early 1980s brought forth the three fin idea from Australian Simon Anderson and has become so predominant since that time that it is generally the basis that most other fin configurations have been based on and referenced to. All of this can open a floodgate of interesting discussion, one in which I hope to expound on in future articles. Number of fins is not the only aspect of surfboard design and theory. Every factor has to be considered in isolation and then in combination to truly get to the why and how. It doesn’t have to be rocket science though it can become pretty involved and it becomes real easy to overthink the situation. Surfing is a lot of things to a lot of people, but a fun factor should be high on anyone’s list of reasons why. All of this fin business is part of the fun and just another reason why surfing and getting out on the water can be so magical.
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Friday deadline to register online for Battle on the Bay Continued from Page 77 “It’s something different to watch,” Ehman said. “It’s a unique sport. It’s good for all levels, exercise on the water and you can appreciate nature’s scenery.” OC SUP & Fitness is on 60th Street, bayside at Fager’s Island. The company offers stand-up paddleboard lessons, rentals, excursions and SUP fitness classes-such as “Flowga-Yoga” on a stand-up paddleboard, the “Core Paddle” core workout, and “Paddle Bootcamp” that mixes intervals of paddling and strength training. For more information about the event, email Ehman at dawnehman@yahoo.com or visit www.paddleguru.com to register.
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CLARION RESORT – FONTAINEBLEAU HOTEL
2018
The Finest Buffets in Ocean City, MD 10100 COASTAL HIGHWAY 410-524-3535 WWW.CLARIONOC.COM
2018
WINNER of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 14 Years and The Best of Excellence Award for 9 years!
OCEANFRONT DINING Breakfast 7am-Noon | Lunch 11am-2pm | Dinner 5-10pm
LIVE MUSIC 9:30pm-2am Friday, August 17 & Saturday, August 18
POWER PLAY ON THE EDGE Friday, August 24 & Saturday, August 25
Friday & Saturday: DJ DUSTY 9 pm – 1 am
OPEN 11AM
2
Happy Hour 4-7pm
REDUCED HAPPY HOUR DRINK PRICES
$ 30 Select Drafts
3
$ 85 Margaritas
2
Beers $ 90 Domestic Rail Drinks House Wines
18 HI-DEF TVs • 2 Jumbo HI-DEF TVs Happy Hour Drink Prices & Food Specials MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
HORIZONS & BREAKERS PUB Soup & Salad or Soup & Half Sandwich
Winner of Top 5 Best Buffets in America
Famous
Top 12 Best Buffets in America
DAILY 4-9PM
Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet Featuring Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib Adults $29.95 • Children 4-12 $17.95 • 3 & Under FREE
with
Alaskan Snow Crab Legs Adults $44.95 • Children 4-12 $29.95
Early Bird 4-5pm
300 OFF Adult Buffet
$
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Weekly Specials FRIDAY & SATURDAY 20% OFF Dinner Menu Entrees 5-7pm $16.95 Dinner Specials 5-10pm Holidays & Specials Excluded
BEACH BAR & POOL BAR • OPEN 11AM
FIRST CLASS Thursday thru Tuesday 5-10pm Wednesday 4-9pm Fri. August 17 - Sun. August 19
POWER PLAY Mon. August 20 - Sun. August 26
MONDAY-FRIDAY 4-7PM
SUNDAY-THURSDAY 30% OFF Dinner Menu Entrees 5-7pm $12.95 & $16.95 Dinner Specials 5-10pm Holidays & Specials Excluded
SUNDAY, MONDAY & THURSDAY STEAK NIGHTS 5-10pm 30% OFF Steaks MONDAY - SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET 7am-10:30am $12.95 Adults • $9.95 Children • 3 & Under Free
SUNDAY
DELUXE BREAKFAST BUFFET 7am-1pm $15.95 Adults • $10.95 Children • 3 & Under Free