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DRAKEN ARRIVES Ocean City welcomes the world’s largest replica Viking dragon ship, the Draken Harald Hårfagre, to port on Wednesday. The hand-built ship will be docked at Third Street and Chicago Avenue on the bay through Aug. 29, with daily ticketed deck tours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Center expansion awaits legislature Third phase has Hogan’s support, but funding must clear General Assembly
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) City officials accompanied Gov. Larry Hogan last Thursday as he announced plans for the state to contribute $20 million for the final phase of expansions at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Hogan has authorized the Maryland Stadium Authority, in partnership with Ocean City, to pursue funding during the upcoming legislative session in January for the $34 million third phase of convention center improvements. The resort will contribute $14 million toward the
capital project. Hogan said the convention center expansion would create hundreds of employment opportunities and is anticipated to have an economic impact of up to $67 million.
‘I’m very happy to have the governor as an ally on the project that I’ve worked on in public service for 20 years.’ State Sen. Jim Mathias “This facility has long been an important economic driver for Ocean City, bringing in thousands of visitors for conferences … and allowing local businesses to stay open and continue to hire year-round,” he said.
Hogan made the announcement at the convention center during the Maryland Association of Counties 2018 Summer Conference in Ocean City, where he was joined by Mayor Richard Meehan, Maryland Stadium Authority Chairman Tom Kelso and Executive Director Michael Frenz, and Ocean City Convention Center Executive Director Larry Noccolino. Although unable to attend the announcement, State Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38) expressed gratitude for the bipartisan effort during a phone interview on Wednesday. “I’m very happy to have the governor as an ally on the project that I’ve worked on in public service for 20 years,” he said. The Maryland Stadium Authority See BIGGER Page 76
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) After sorting through entertainment funding concerns, on Monday the Ocean City Council approved a memo of understanding with producers of the Jellyfish Festival, a family-oriented three-day music/extreme sports event slated for June 21-23, 2019. 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 what they say are top-flight musicians and extreme sports stars. Last week, the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Committee voted to forward the MOU to the City Council for approval. See HARTMAN Page 75
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(Aug. 24, 2018) The public is invited to join the Worcester County Commissioners as they unveil the Briddletown Interpretive Sign on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 11:30 a.m. on Flower Street beside Stephen Decatur Middle School. The new interpretive sign maps the development of the Briddletown community, which is located east of the Town of Berlin and dates back to 1866. “Typically folks in the tourism industry are considered storytellers, and we think this is a chance to tell an important story and also make some See BRIDDLETOWN Page 5
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Volleyball event expansion raises questions
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) After weighing potential impacts on beachgoers, the Ocean City Council on Monday approved a request for the We Build You Play Sports Beach Volleyball Series to sponsor its fifth weekend tournament of the summer, but with a larger footprint for this one next month. Special Events Coordinator Lisa Mitchell told the council that organizer Rich Comly initially asked to have the event on the beach near Third Street on Sept. 22-23. “I requested he reconsider due to the wealth of events downtown that weekend, including Sunfest,” she said. “He agreed and wanted to go further north uptown.” Three of Comly’s events this year were held on the beach between 116th118th Streets, with Mitchell noting the current request would include an additional two or three blocks south of 116th Street. “I’m not sure as to how many blocks … he asked for more than he’ll
probably need,” she said. “We can go back to him, if you approve this, with a more specific location.” Councilman Dennis Dare said the next to last weekend in September is still a relatively hectic time of year, while also noting the blocks in question are densely populated with Oceanfront high-rise buildings. “We’re going to approve someone to hold a volleyball tournament in front of these condos when there’s people that might want to go to the beach without consulting them,” he said. “I know they don’t own the beach, but the mayor’s office will be flooded with calls.” In addition to events this past May and June, organizers have held beachbased tournaments in past years, Mitchell said. “We had no issues or concerns, and he worked well with Beach Patrol,” she said. “He is open to working with the town and … forming relationships that will benefit both him and participants in future years.” Dare withheld support for the
Briddletown sign maps area development back to 1866 Continued from Page 3 connections between the existing historic sites in the vicinity,” Worcester County Tourism Director Lisa Challenger said. “Historic markers identify heritage sites of significance, such as the birthplace of Reverend Dr. Charles Albert Tindley, who penned ‘Stand By Me,’ which Ben E. King later made famous, and ‘We Shall Overcome,’ which became the civil rights anthem,” Challenger said. “Worcester County is home to courageous individuals. Their contributions are part of
the fabric of our community. These panels document segments of Worcester County history that might have gone untold and make that history readily available to us today.” The Briddletown sign is part of a larger collection of African American Interpretive Panels that identify sites of historic significance to Worcester County that serve to educate the public and preserve local history. For more information, contact Kim Moses, public information officer, at 410-632-1194.
measure, noting neither the affected condominium buildings or adjacent beach vendors have been consulted. “He’s for profit, and we’re renting him the beach and impacting these property owners. I’m not in favor of that,” he said. The agreement includes a city space use fee of $250 a day for each ocean block occupied. Councilmember Matt James said the tournament could peacefully coexist with other ocean seekers that weekend. “People are still able to use the beach and walk past the event,” he said. “It doesn’t prohibit anybody … they’re just a rectangle up by the dunes.” Mitchell said the Beach Patrol is still on duty in late September and said Comly would accommodate any directives from city officials. “If this applicant needed to modify the footprint … he would do so,” she said. Taking a different bent from Dare was Councilman Wayne Hartman, who contended the organizer’s past track record warrants the additional weekend. “Considering the time of year, even though it’s busy, there is still room on the beach,” he said. “People may like the additional activity to have something to look at.”
Councilwoman Mary Knight suggested signs could be used to alert residents. “Wasn’t there something that we made the people aware who live there that it was going to happen?” she said. Any feedback could be addressed before the event to avoid last minute adjustments, Knight said. James also suggested contacting condominium building managers or association presidents in the proposed blocks. “See if there are any objections to a minor blockage on the beach,” he said. The council voted 5-1, with Dare opposed and president Lloyd Martin absent, to approve the volleyball tournament. City Attorney Heather Stansbury said once the council passes the request, any feedback from residents would be advisory and not enforceable. “Any further comments would just be aspirational goals of your department,” she said. Councilman Tony DeLuca, while concurring with the legal assessment, expressed confidence with simply keeping a watchful eye on the proceedings. “Since we’ve already approved it, we should just gather and monitor feedback during and after,” he said. “The previous events have been fine.”
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Trevor, 7, and Shane Howard, 8, listen while architect Steven Schwartz provides instruction during the inaugural Skipjack Lego Build, Tuesday at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City. Families used up to 70,000 Lego pieces to build their own offshore wind turbines.
Skipjack Lego Build attracts dozens to St. Paul’s church
By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Families and children of all ages were invited to Maryland’s first ever Skipjack Lego Build on Tuesday at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City. The free event was where families used up to 70,000 Lego pieces to build their own offshore wind turbines. The event was led by architect Steven Schwartz of Building Blocks Workshop, a nationally-renowned educational program that turns educational subjects into fun, family-oriented activities through Lego architecture. “Deepwater Wind is developing the Skipjack Wind Farm, planned for 19.5 miles from the Maryland coast,” Deepwater Wind CEO Jef Grybowski said. “Skipjack will provide enough clean energy to power 35,000 homes and will create nearly 1,400 local jobs.” They [Deepwater Wind] are deeply committed to building a project the community can be proud of, and that starts with finding fun and creative ways for residents to learn about the benefits of
wind energy. “The Lego Build gives participants a fun, relaxing way to engage with his[Steven Schwartz] incredibly important project while bonding with their family and friends,” Grybowski said. Schwartz realized years ago that people understand 3-dimensional models much better than 2-dimensional drawings. “He subsequently founded Building Blocks Workshop, which runs Lego building programs across the country,” Grybowski said. “Steve guided the Skipjack Lego Build, but leaves lots of room for teams to be creative and use their imaginations as they build their turbines.” Finding out about the windmill project was one of the reasons why participants Andrew Brown and Luke Bickford was at the first ever Wind Turbine LegoBuild. “It keeps them off the streets,” Clint Bickford said. Both Luke and Andrew said that they would love to see this event happen next year because according to them it was fun. See YOUTH Page 8
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By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Thor Industries has a unit for which any military person might volunteer. It’s stationed at Fort Whaley on Route 50, and, no, it isn’t that kind of unit. It’s a recreational vehicle from one of the world’s largest RV manufacturers and its part of the Tents for Troops program. The nonprofit Tents for Troops works with 200 campgrounds and RV parks across the United States to allow active military members (including National Guard and Reserves) and their families to create memories outdoors by staying in a donated Thor RV free of charge. Thor Industries and six of its subsidiaries donated $15,000 and nine brand new, fully equipped, RVs to the Tents for Troops cause. “We are about providing RV vacations to active military and their families nationwide,” Tents for Troops founder Charlie Curry said. “We wanted to loan out travel trailers, which are expensive and set them up in parks around the country.” Even though the program’s moniker
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begins with “tents,” it’s also about RVs of the kind Thor has set up at Fort Whaley. “The program is 10 years old,” Curry said. “About half the people who use the program are in a tent and the other half are traveling in RV’s. We wanted to get these RV’s set up so that the tent travelers can stand them near an RV as well.
Youth help build Lego turbines Continued from Page 7 Lucas and Madison Gordy were participating in the first ever Wind Turbine Lego-build because of the love of Legos and the windmill idea. “It teaches them about windmills and wind energy,” Joan Gordy said. Deepwater Wind developed America’s first offshore wind farm, the Block Island Wind Farm off Block in Rhode Island.
If residents see and understand the project, the more they support it, Grybowski said. “We expect the Skipjack Lego Build to have a similar effect in Ocean City,” Grybowski said. You can follow the Skipjack project on Facebook at (@SkipjackWindFarm) and visit www.skipjackwindfarm.com for more information about the project.
“They [the troops] give us everything. I don’t think that there is one person alive that wouldn’t be where they are if not for our troops,” Curry said. “Most of our guests are young military families. They are paid very little for what they do, and the stresses of military life are unbelievable.” Some of the trailers sleep six and some of the trailers sleep 10. “The families can stay a week. They have everything in the trailer that you need to go camping,” Curry said. “The troops have to bring their own food, bedding, and towels. The kitchens have everything from waffle irons to corkscrews.” As for the locations of these units, program organizers look for venues like Fort Whaley that are centered on providing good experiences for kids. For more information on the program, visit tentsfortroops.org or call Charlie Curry at 503-425-9105.
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By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Maryland officials aren’t just concerned about climate change, they’re preparing for it with the first-of-its-kind Climate Leadership Academy. During last week’s annual Maryland Association of Counties conference, Secretary Mark Belton of the Maryland Department of Natural Resource and Director Daniel Keeger of the Association of Climate Change Officers outlined the new academy’s education and training programs for government officials
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Commission weighs first batch of code amendments By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission considered an initial batch of city code amendments, which included addressing HVAC setbacks, covered landings/decks, sidewalk widths and fence heights during its meeting on Tuesday. Zoning Administrator Frank Hall provided background on the need to update a slew of code requirements. “We are here to begin the process of a whole host of zoning code amendments that stem partly from our experience in the office, issues we’ve had, Board of Zoning Appeal cases and things … that caused us to rethink some of the code,” he said. “Eventually, we’ll be getting into more complicated code amendments that were generated because of the Comprehensive Plan update.” Hall said the text amendment process starts with a Planning and Zoning public hearing, with the subsequent transcript and supporting documents then forwarded to the mayor and council for consideration during another public hearing. The first amendment addressed
setback requirements for heating and air condition units. “This discussion came up because modern HVAC units are constructed larger … due to … new energy codes and manufacturing standards,” he said. In many instances, Hall said property owners will build right to the edge of the required five-foot yard setback line, which makes the required three-foot setback for HVAC units problematic. “Which means that the larger units can’t meet the three-foot setback for larger family residence’s, multi-family homes and commercial properties,” he said. “For mobile home parks, the setback has always been two foot, however, the new construction standards make them a little bit larger, which means they have to be set at one foot.” This has resulted in property owners requesting variances of one foot or less for special yard exceptions from the Board of Zoning Appeals, Hall said. “BZA has traditionally granted these with two caveats — that it is not next to another unit’s bedroom beSee COMPREHENSIVE Page 11
Bicycle advisory committee first meeting sets priorities By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) The Ocean City Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee had its inaugural meeting last Wednesday, and immediately set out to establish its priorities. The committee’s purpose is to suggest how local government can encourage more — and safer— cycling in the resort, as well as to consider the needs of pedestrians. At the top of the committee’s to-do list is the development of a bicycle master plan that needs to be completed by next June. “The bicycle friendly use application is one of the main forces behind this committee,” said Ocean City Engineering Manager said Paul Mauser. “The town is pursuing designation of a bicycle friendly community.” The Bicycle Friendly Community program was established by the League of American Bicyclists in 1995 and has grown to include more than communities nationwide. “One other thing on the checklist is to develop a complete streets policy,” Mauser said. A street policy would help determine how to evaluate transportation needs every time a street is to be reconstructed. “I will note that our town officials
have been informally completing this for decades,” Mauser said. “When they reconstruct streets, they always evaluate the width of the sidewalk and the parking. They also have evaluated usability of the roads,” he said. The committee’s six goals are to find grant funding, to promote tourism, health and recreation, help increase property values and to reduce traffic. “These are all positives of becoming a bicycle friendly community,” Mauser said. “We are going to submit an MDOT Bikeways Program grant as well,” he added. The Bikeways Program grants generally are awarded in October and support a wide range of bicycle network development activities. The three main categories include design plan and feasibility studies, which must be completed within two years of the award. If the funding for the grant is approved, Mauser said that the Bikeways program grant will cover the cost of hiring a consultant to keep the effort on track to meet a summer 2019 target date. The next meeting of the Ocean City Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will be Sept. 19 at 3p.m. at City Hall. For more information about the Ocean City Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee call Paul Mauser 410289-8790.
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Comprehensive Plan update requires regulations review Continued from Page 10 cause of noise and access for emergency services is maintained,” he said. Hall also noted the requirement only applies to replacement HVAC units and not new construction. “If you have a vacant lot, or you tear down a house and build a new house, you need to think about this ahead of time and meet the setback,” he said. “That will remain at three feet for single-family homes, multi-family homes, commercial properties and new manufactured homes.” The revised rules would permit replacement HVAC units for existing structures unable to meet the threefoot setback to be located no more than two feet from any lot line, if not adjacent to a neighboring bedroom or limiting emergency services access. The commission voted unanimously to accept the revision. The second amendment addressed covered entryways and unenclosed decks. “The first part deals with a landing in a house, or elsewhere, but the issue came up because of manufactured home properties,” he said. “It’s a common requirement and a normal amenity to any type of home or business to have a covered entryway.” Under code, property owners are limited to a 48-inch landing area but the revised rules would permit that to be covered or uncovered. “We’ve had requests for this multiple times and each time had to take it to BZA because they want the cover,” he said. “It is approved all the time.” The commission agreed and voted unanimously to accept the revision. The second part of the amendment revision applies to decks in mobile home parks. “Take away the thought of a landing with a little roof, these have to do with real decks,” he said. “What you
would normally consider an outdoor deck, which is again not allowed to be covered.” Although BZA generally approves requests to cover porches, Hall said the revised language would require approval from manufactured home park associations. Commission Chairwoman Pam Buckley expressed concern the spirit of the amendment could be abused. “It’s a roof on a deck but I’ve seen people sitting on top [and] misusing a porch top for a roof,” she said. Attorney William Esham III said the commission could insert language to prohibit rooftop decks. “The roof could be flat to create a rooftop sitting area and that is what we want to prevent,” he said. Hall said the intent of the amendment is to allow a shade structure over a deck. After further deliberation the commission opted to reject the revised language. Sidewalk width requirements were also examined. “For new construction ,it has been policy to encourage eight-foot sidewalks, including a five-foot wide concrete sidewalk and three-foot wide pervious paver,” he said. The sidewalk widths apply to new development, re development and in places where it makes sense to … add flexibility, Hall said. After mulling over precise wording, the commission approved an amendment revision that would require clear and unobstructed eight-foot wide sidewalks, which may include existing infrastructure, where practicable. The commission also approved an amendment revision to allow front yard fences of four-feet in height, instead of the current 42-inch limitation, when there are not line-of-site issues.
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Ocean City Council held readings for the following items during its meeting on Monday.
FY18 Budget Amendment The council adopted a fiscal year 2018 budget amendment on second reading that increased the overall budget by more than $5.96 million. Budget Manager Jennie Knapp reviewed details of the budget amendment ordinance at its first reading at the council Aug. 6 work session. The budget amendment also increases the general fund by $1.2 million, an amount that includes more than $798,000 in grants, $200,000 for the Boardwalk Access Control project and more than $105,000 in donations and reimbursements. The bulk of the budget increase is from a nearly $5 million state grant for the Transportation Department to upgrade its 65th Street campus. Included in the updated figures is more than $870,000 in recent grants and donations. During first reading on April 6, Knapp said grant funds must be included in the ordinance to authorize the expenditure of the monies. She also said budget alterations do not require additional funding from property taxes, which remain unaltered. Revised general fund revenue estimates resulted in $120,000 reduction in appropriated fund balance.
Boardwalk Access Project The council adopted a resolution to authorize reimbursement of $250,000 for the final design of permanent vehicle barricades on the Boardwalk. During a work session last Tuesday the council received updated price estimates of just under $3 million for the second phase of the Boardwalk Access Control Project. City Engineer Terry McGean said during last week’s work session that a council resolution is required to permit it to reimburse the budget’s fund balance for the project. Although resolutions are usually writ-
ten for a project’s total cost estimate, after Councilman John Gehrig raised concerns about influencing the bidding process, McGean said only a fraction of the final funding would be required to proceed to the project design bid stage. “If you’re more comfortable with two resolutions, with the first capped at $250,000, and I can come back with bids,” he said. The council voted unanimously last week to spend $250,000 from fund balance, and will authorize final costs after reviewing bids.
Aircraft landings An ordinance to regulate aircraft landings within city limits was passed on first reading and will be considered for adoption on second reading at the council meeting on Sept. 4. The issue arose after an unannounced helicopter landing in July on 17th Street caught resort officials by surprise. After discussing the incident during a work session on July 10, the mayor and council directed staff to research potential regulations for consideration. Teaming up on the effort were City Manager Doug Miller, Ocean City Airport Manager Jaime Giandomenico, City Solicitor Guy Ayres, Legal Counsel Heather Stansbury, Zoning Administrator Frank Hall, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville, Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald and Emergency Management Planner Bob Rhode. An ordinance to amend Chapter 58 of the city code was introduced in draft form on July 31 and further refined during a council work session last Tuesday. In addition to a establishing a $1,000 fine for landing or launching an aircraft within city limits, the code amendment would subject pilots in violation to a formal complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration. The ordinance language defines aircraft as any device capable of carrying one or more persons through the air, to include, besides airplanes, helicopters, gliders, balloons, light aircraft or parachutes. The rules would permit exceptions in emergency situations and locations authorized by council or special event permits.
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Neville: code inspections and Hazardous Waste Day passes patrols having desired effect Planning director tells cmte he’s compiling complaint data for City Council report
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Increased visibility of inspectors and heightened awareness of licensing requirements have reduced seasonal rental violations, resort officials say, but also a major factor, according to Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville, has been the city’s tracking of noise complaints to pinpoint problem areas. Neville told the Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday that daily inspections and patrols have had their intended effect. “We’ve had a seasonal inspector and he’s been going out diligently every day,” he said. “We got him started with the tall grass and property violations.” Adam Savage, seasonal permit associate/building inspector, began working the beat in June to patrol R1 neighborhoods and to investigate complaints. “We took him off Thursday and had him go on Saturday,” he said. “Anytime he saw a big crowd, he’d knock on the door and ask the key questions.” Neville said the relevant issues include the number of unrelated individuals staying in the unit and having a current rental license and noise permit. In 2016, R-1 rental licenses were introduced to help control the increase of short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods Single-family house or condo owners who rent their property are required to obtain an annual rental license for $116 and a noise ordinance permit for $25. The cost for rental licenses in R-1 districts is $166. Despite, or perhaps because of the increased presence of housing inspectors, Neville said his department has fielded a minimal number of complaints. “The quick answer is its only been 3-4 cases per month that we’ve investigated,” he said. “In general, the education at the beginning of the season helped.” Although citations have been issued in extreme cases, Neville said communication has solved the bulk of complaints. “In most cases, we are able to deal with the property owner, or the rental company, and they … cleaned up their act once we talked to them … and we haven’t had to go back,” he said. Commission Chairwoman Pam Buckley asked about the number of complaints related to seasonal
worker overcrowding. “It’s a lot quieter in terms of the complaints from the students or the neighbors,” he said. Neville anticipates contact with J1 students and other seasonal workers will ramp up as summer winds down when issues sometimes arise about security deposit refunds. In anticipation of presenting an end-of-the-season report to City Council, Neville is working to compile data to highlight where problems may exist. “What I’m working … to do is to map the noise complaints that the police respond to because there is more of those,” he said. “I’ve got bymonth tracking to see which are the loudest neighborhoods, if you will.”
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Radio sys. update causes commission clash
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Conversations became heated between the Worcester County Commissioners and Emergency Services Director Fred Webster Tuesday during his update on the P25 Radio System Project. The transition between the current system and the new one has encountered a number of issues, including fuzzy transmissions in some areas and some inadvertent switching. The Department of Emergency Services and its partner, Harris Cor-
poration, have tracked down the distorted transmission problem experienced between Route 50 and Route 610. The other problems involved a unit requiring two pushes rather than one on the “push to talk” switch. Initial investigations determined the radio was roaming between two towers causing a brief “re-registration” between the sites. Commissioner Anthony “Chip” Bertino expressed outrage at the operation issues affecting several different factions throughout the county, particularly for police radios.
“What are the resolutions to some of these issues?” Bertino asked during the hearing. “We have the sheriff’s office, which hasn’t been able to transmit in some instances, or partial information they were able to transmit. What’s the solution to the problems that have been identified?” According to Webster, steps have been taken place to amend these issues. “We’re working very closely with Ocean City as well as with the vendors on settings that may help to resolve that,” he said.
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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Tom Perlozzo, director of Recreation and Parks, seeking to reinvigorate the department, received approval from the Worcester County Commissioners to create the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Boosters. The purpose of the committee is to work with the Recreations and Parks Department, civic organizations and Worcester citizens in developing and supporting well-rounded programs.
The organization would help finance, publicize, promote, evaluate and recommend relevant programs, maintenance and facilities. The boosters would support department programs and events by raising capital through sponsorships, grants, or fundraising. Proceeds would go to the recreation department youth programs and support under privileged children, eliminating fees and other barriers for participation. This will be similar to the “Friends of the Library” and other recreation
departments in Worcester County, Perlozzo said. The founding members of the boosters are President Al Handy and Vice President John Gehrig. All members would be required to attend a minimum of 75 percent of all meetings and miss no Regular meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of every month, except during the months of May, June, July and August. During these months, meetings will be held only when necessary.
Bertino continued to insist more focus needed to be made towards amending dispatch and police radios. “What about these issues with the dispatch trying to reach out to our units on the road and some people can hear and some people can’t, and most especially, the officer involved can’t hear anything?” he asked. “We believe that is related to the same issue,” Webster said. “The issue has been identified at this point. It is very much a matter of the vendor working to what the final resolution will be. It is one of our top priority items at this point.” According to the remainder of the update, construction activities for the Mystic Harbor site incorporating factory staging of microwave radios was completed between Aug. 14-16. Tower crews have been scheduled to come in later this week to configure all equipment regarding the microwave link. The final coverage testing of the system is scheduled to take place the first week of September. The Department of Emergency Services will provide a file including documentation and data related to internal system testing for Federal Engineering to review. A kickoff meeting with Federal Engineering is currently being scheduled.
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Co. board addresses urgent ‘Stinky Beach’ parking issue By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to do more to address parking problems at Homer Gudelsky in West Ocean City after hearing from a resident there as well as personnel from the county and sheriff’s office. Homer Gudelsky Park, otherwise known as “Stinky Beach” has had uncontrollable parking issues, Public Works Director John Tustin told the commissioners during their biweekly session in Snow Hill, adding that unregulated bonfires also burn late into the night in the otherwise quiet neighborhood. “Visitors typically use the cul-desac as their parking area,” he said. “It
inhibits emergency vehicles. A fire hydrant is [also] commonly blocked by parked vehicles. Signs have continued to be ignored. We’re working closely with the sheriff’s department, taking their recommendations such as placing signs such as ‘no double stacking’ so we would be able to park seven to 10 cars in the cul-de-sac legally.” As for the bonfires, Tustin recommended prohibiting them without a permit, and suggested posting a sign stating “Park closed at dusk or one hour after last activity until 6 a.m.” Sgt. Robert Trautman added that the sheriff’s office has been patrolling the area and enforcing all the laws that apply. See NEW Page 19
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BID BRIEFS
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Three bid authorizations were approved by the Worcester County Commissioners during their biweekly meeting in Snow Hill on Tuesday.
Off-road dump truck bid A request to solicit bids for a new off-road dump truck was submitted to the commissioners by the Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division. Funds to purchase the new equipment were approved in the operating budget earlier this year. Sealed bids will be accepted until Monday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. The equipment is required to be a current model year vehicle with an open cargo body with a 17 cubic yard capacity, minimum 350 horsepower
and capable of working in various weather conditions.
Housing rehabilitation Three contractors bid for a project regarding general rehabilitation and lead risk reduction located in Snow Hill. The three bidders were Colossal Contractors ($48,480), J&G Maintenance & Repair ($21,950) and Earn Contractors ($32,000). A recommendation was made to accept the bid from J&G Maintenance & Repair in the amount of $21,950 as low bidder.
Stockton Park bids Tom Perlozzo, director of Recreations and Parks, stood before the commissioners to gain permission to bid for the replacement and installation of the Stockton Park playground equipment in Stockton, near Pocomoke City. The department has provided over $10,000 in repairs over the past six years. The estimated cost to remove and replace the old equipment is $100,000, with a 90 percent reimbursement.
West Ocean City boat slip Bids for boat slip bids in West Ocean City were accepted until Monday, Aug. 13. Out of eight available slips, 12 bids were received, earning the county $67,623.99. The county commissioners have accepted three 100-foot and five 75foot dock space bids in the commercial section of the county owned portion of the West Ocean City Harbor for a two-year lease period. The three 100-foot bid winners were H. Drexel Harrington for $11,220, Jeffrey Eutsler for $10,001.99 and Kerry Harrington for $8,401. The five 75-foot bid winners were Samuel A. Martin for $8,700 and $8,600, David Trader for $8,000, Earl Gwin for $6,500 and James Hahn for $6,201.
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Four of the five SEARCH interns last Thursday pose for a photo with Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor and Atlantic General Hospital President Michael Franklin at the hospital in Berlin. Pictured, from left, are Taylor, Tyneish Gustus, Toni Dixon, Bradley Dornes, Franklin and Deshawn Collick. Not pictured is intern Tyler Howard.
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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Project SEARCH has been established at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin for students with disabilities to receive job experience while completing high school courses. Project SEARCH is a high school transition program, with more than 500 locations in the U.S. and in 10 countries, whose primary objective is to secure competitive employment for individuals with developmental disabilities. Worcester is the first county on the Eastern Shore to adopt this program. “It makes a big difference in the community and it helps the organizations and the businesses have a sense of pride and it creates people who are a future workforce,” Michael
Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital, said. “It’s really helpful to all of us.” The SEARCH Program on the Eastern Shore is a partnership between Atlantic General Hospital, the Worcester County Board of Education, Worcester County Developmental Center and the Maryland Department of Education’s Division of Rehabilitation Services. “This is an exciting day for all of us in this room, especially for me as superintendent of schools as we celebrate the first ever project SEARCH,” said Louis Taylor, superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools, during the SEARCH meet-and-greet last Thursday at Atlantic General Hospital. “It is our responsibility to prepare our kids for life beyond the See STUDENTS Page 20
New signs to deter double stacking will be enforced Continued from Page 16 “We’ll certainly take action with anything that’s a public safety matter that’s out there,” Trautman added. “We’ve been out there 66 times since June 1. Of those times, 12 have been related to parking issues.” Trautman even brought in neighborhood resident Fritz Piellert to emphasize how bad the parking situation has become. “When the park was first donated to the county, they called a meeting and asked if there were any problems. I said, ‘The only problems are going to be its success,’” Piellert said. “And it’s been proven so. I’ve lost two or three mailboxes so far. And while John [Tustin] and Sgt. Trautman were there, they witnessed two peo-
ple pulling into the ditches because they’re stacked so deep.” Commissioner Bud Church praised the recommendations and suggestions being offered during the hearing. “I want to thank you for paying attention to [this issue,]” Church said. “The largest number of calls I’ve received on anything was in reference to Homer Gudelsky Park. It’s a safety hazard. If something happens during that time [requiring] emergency vehicles to get through, it wouldn’t have happened. Thank you for paying attention to this and taking action.” The commissioners endorsed the recommendations with one adjustment: adding a sign warning that illegally parked vehicles will be towed.
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Rural Legacy Grant sale approved Snow Hill property owners accept easement, protect lands from development
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday gave approval for a Dividing Creek Rural Legacy easement agreement sale for two properties in the Snow Hill area. Robert Mitchell, director of environmental programs, asked the commissioners to approve a Rural Legacy easement agreement sale to divide two properties. Restrictions for the properties will prohibit subdivisions, large animal operations and home construction. The Rural Legacy Program, ad-
ministered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, is a project that buys development rights to protect large, contiguous tracts of land rich in natural and cultural resources from sprawl development. The program enhances natural resources, farms and forests through cooperative efforts among state and local governments and land trusts. Protection is provided through the acquisition of easements and fee estates from willing landowners. Both properties being submitted for agreement of sale are owned by Snow Hill residents Regina and Jeffery Royer. The properties have been considered a priority for conservation in the Dividing Creek Rural Legacy Program due to subdivision potential and proximity to land already pro-
tected. The first property consists of 122.25 acres located on the north east side of Nassawango Road, south west of Snow Hill. The property was funded and listed as a top-five priority for conservation, is adjacent to currently protected lands and contains prime agricultural soil. The second property consists of 64.64 acres located on the south west side of Creek Road, south west of Snow Hill. The parcel is also adjacent to lands already protected and contains prime agricultural soils. The owners accepted an offer of $3,357.06 per acre for the second property, and $1,746.42 per acre for the first property. All costs, including administrative costs, will be reimbursed by the Rural Legacy Grant.
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Student interns will gain life skills through internship Continued from Page 19 walls of learning in our 14 institutions of learning. This is one of those steps as we move forward.” In September, the first class of Project SEARCH interns will begin their year of on-the-job training at Atlantic General Hospital. The interns will spend six hours per day at the hospital, rotating through three different work experiences during the school year. Onsite classroom training will focus on employability and life skills provided by a teacher from Worcester County Public Schools. “One of our biggest goals is to ensure [our disabled students] have employment after school,” Transition Coordinator Matthew Elburn said. “We know that having a job while in school predicts successful employment after school. We’re always looking for new avenues for our students who are [ages] 18-21. “This is nice because it’s set in the community. Students don’t go to school, they’ll come here and take a class on job skills and interpersonal skills,” he continued. “After that hour, they’ll go around into the different job rotations in the hospital.” Four of the five interns met with hospital staff and local officials for a kickoff celebration of the program on Thursday, Aug. 16, along with Taylor and Carol Beatty, secretary, Maryland Department of Disabilities. “I am really so excited to be here to help you celebrate this wondrous event,” Beatty said. “This year is going to be full of interesting things that you’re going to be learning here and partnerships that are going to be developing and ultimately wonderful opportunity when you interns graduate.” The interns are excited to begin the program this September. “I wanted to join because it’s fun,” said Intern Bradley Dornes of Berlin. “I want to learn about lots of jobs” “It’s something different for us,” said Intern Tyneish Gustus of Pocomoke. “We [disabled] kids don’t get a lot of opportunities.” This program was especially personal for Franklin, who has an older brother, Steve, with a disability. Franklin read an article about Steve to the audience regarding his work ethic and love of helping others. “The importance of us spreading this around the community is to find what people are good at and find what they love to do, and until you try you don’t know,” Franklin said. “Thank you all for giving us this opportunity.” For more information about Project SEARCH, visit www.projectsearch.us.
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By Morgan Pilz macy and the Junior Board Pines Café, Staff Writer was built in 2015 and Building Two, (Aug. 24, 2018) Representatives of which includes the Richard A. Henson Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Cancer Institute, followed a year later. “Peninsula Regional Medical Center Salisbury broke ground Wednesday, Aug. 8, for the new endoscopy building has built and developed a state-of-theat the Delmarva Health Pavilion in art family practice and cancer center. Their vision is very exciting in providing Ocean Pines. PRMC will oversee the first of two comprehensive services, which I feel is new buildings expected to be built for the important because we’re in the business of providing healthcare pavilion during the to our community. A next two years. “We’re so happy ‘We’re excited Dr. Canakis will true team oriented, collaborative approach that folks have be providing endoscopy come,” Steve services at this center in less is the best approach,” said. Leonard, president than a year ... It’s another great Canakis “It’s an important and CEO of PRMC, program and we want to see step in providing acsaid. “We’re excited people who need endoscopy cess to quality healthto kick off the care services,” he groundbreaking on service receive them’ continued. “Years ago, a terrific new buildSteve Leonard, there weren’t a number ing in Ocean Pines president and CEO of services available. and services that of PRMC Fortunately, we have will be here … in the the support of the hosspring on 2019. We pital and of the comwill have the new endoscopy center as part of Peninsula munity, and this is important because Health System and will offer complete patients can get the best access to care locally.” GI services.” Also coming soon to the health pavilThe approximately 12,000-squarefoot building that will house the new en- ion campus are a surgery center, urgent doscopy center is anticipated to cost care, imaging and offices for specialty around $2-$3 million to complete, in- physicians. “People have a lot of choices in life cluding equipment costs. Dr. Jerrold S. Canakis will provide and one choice which people are making clinical care in the new space. Canakis, a a little bit better … is, ‘How do I live gastroenterologist, has been in private healthier and well?’” Leonard said. “We’re in the business where people practice in Berlin for 15 years. “We’re excited Dr. Canakis will be don’t want to be in the hospital and, providing endoscopy services at this cen- quite frankly, we want people to stay out ter in less than a year,” Leonard said. “It’s and be healthy and well. “Here, we have all the benefits of a another great program and we want to see people who need endoscopy service comprehensive cancer center right in people’s back yards,” he continued. receive them.” Leonard, Canakis and other mem- “They can come right out of their combers of the health center took part in the munity and they have these services and have great physicians and a great team.” groundbreaking ceremony. For more information, visit Building One, which includes PRMC Family Medicine Ocean Pines, Adult Fit- www.peninsula.org or call 410-543ness, Family Lab, Home Scripts Phar- 4769.
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Street brawl may lead to glass eye for victim
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Samuel Chaillet Nichols, 26, of Indian Head, Maryland was arrested last week for first- and second-degree assault for allegedly beating and disfiguring a man after a failed drug transaction last month in a parking lot by 17th Street. On July 24 just before 3 a.m., police conducted a welfare check on a 55year-old man who was reportedly bleeding profusely from facial wounds, with swollen eyebrows and cheekbones. The man told police he was attacked by two younger men in the 1800 block of Philadelphia Avenue and had lost vision in his right eye, which was reportedly red and misshapen. After the initial interview, the man
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Annual Jeep Week returns to Ocean City this weekend
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Hundreds of Jeeps have taken over Ocean City for the ninth annual Jeep Week, which kicked off Thursday, Aug. 23. “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. “It really was a vision to take the whole thing to the next level over the past four/five years,” Hoffman said. “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.” Jeep parades on the beach will take place daily from 7:30-9:15 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, Chris Cropper of CC Customs, Chris Russell of Superior Contracting, and John DeForce. See OBSTACLE Page 27
JEEP WEEK SCHEDULE Friday 8-9:30 a.m. – Beach Crawl, 30th Street to inlet parking lot 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – First Jeep Jam shift in Pittsville, MAYS Sports Complex 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – First Beach Course shift, Somerset Street, Ocean City 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Show at convention center, 40th Street 12-3 p.m. – Kicker Show and Shine at convention center, 40th Street 1:30-4:30 p.m. – Second Jeep Jam shift in Pittsville, MAYS Sports Complex
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Vehicles are on display at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street during last year’s Jeep Week. The 2018 event will take place this weekend.
One-of-a-kind Jeeps are showcased inside the convention center on 40th Street during the eighth annual Ocean City Jeep Week last year. 1:30-4:30 p.m. – Second Beach Course shift, Somerset Street 5-8 p.m. – Crab feast at Hooper’s, West Ocean City 7-10 p.m. – Clarion Oceanfront Jeep Beach Bash, 101st Street 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. – Original Greene Turtle Jeep Bash Party, 116th Street Saturday 8-9:30 a.m. – Beach Crawl, 30th Street to inlet parking lot 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – First Jeep Jam shift in Pittsville, MAYS Sports Complex 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – First Beach Course shift, Somerset Street
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10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Show opens at convention center, 40th Street 1:30-4:30 p.m. – Second Jeep Jam shift in Pittsville, MAYS Sports Complex 1:30-4:30 p.m. – Second Beach Course shift, Somerset Street 6-9:30 p.m. – OC Jeep Week Closing Party in Pittsville, MAYS Sports Complex 7-11 p.m. – Closing party at Hooters in West Ocean City Sunday 8-9:30 a.m. – Beach Crawl, 30th Street to inlet parking lot 1-4 p.m. – Closing Party and Berlin IG Burton Open House at IG Burton in Berlin
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Artists, music lovers and film enthusiasts are encouraged to stop by Northside Park on 125th Street for the inaugural ArtX event this weekend. ArtX, which features music, films, food and art, has replaced the former Arts Alive event, which was retired after 17 years. “ArtX is designed to expand upon what Arts Alive used to be but by creating an entirely new event,” Frank Miller, Ocean City events director, said. “It brings in a much broader spectrum of creative genres including music and eventually theater and acting. This year we have musical performances in addition to the vendors. “Although we do have the art vendors as part of ArtX, the focus is on artistic expression and creativity,” he continued. “Thus, the name Art X – for art expression.” The new art festival was designed in part by the special events department and Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City on 94th Street. ArtX will highlight painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, mixed media and fine wood. “We approached Rina and asked, ‘What do you think of expanding a larger, newer event?’” Miller said. “The Art League of Ocean City is a partner with us for ArtX and they have put together workshops which take place at ArtX. Typically, the Art League does their own workshops at their own facility at 94th Street. At ArtX they came up with some workshops that are less expensive to allow people to sign up and dabble in art and test their creativity.” Participants can register for workshops at the park or in advance at artleagueofoceancity.com. “It’s an all-encompassing art experience where we’ve got an art show that you can look at but also interact with,” Thaler said. “[There are] several activities that they totally immerse themselves in, and it has a variety of genres [such as] film, painting, sculpture … [We have] lots of different mediums that are included. “We expect everyone to hang out, enjoy themselves and try new things,” she continued. ArtX will include music from up and coming artists on the outdoor See ARTX Page 27
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Obstacle course, parades on beach during Jeep Week Continued from Page 26 Jeep Jam replaced the original Jeep obstacle course held in Berlin. 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 run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the convention center. 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 guests to its new dealership in Berlin on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for a Jeep sendoff party and open house. This year’s Jeep Week is dedicated to the memory of Hoffman’s sister, Wendy Hoffman Steil, who passed
away two weeks ago 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.” 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 or see the full schedule, visit www.oceancityjeepweek.com/ or call Hoffman at 443-366-5944 or email brad@livewire-media.com.
ArtX to include filmmakers, artists, music, workshops Continued from Page 26 stage, such as 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 electronic music duo out of Spain. A film festival will take place inside the east gym of Northside Park. Short films and documentaries are scheduled both days with opportunities to interact with the producers. On Saturday films by area residents and about Ocean City will be shown. Sunday focuses on projects by young filmmakers in the morning and documentaries in the early afternoon. Pay-for-play options will be available at the otherwise free event, such as workshops from the Art League of Ocean City, an hour-long yoga class on Sunday at 9 a.m., and a bounce house for children. “It’s going to be a great event,” Miller said. “We want to see this grow into a large exhibition over the coming years and take over the park. “Really, it’s a great new event. [We’re] trying to bring in young artists and really start to [entice] a younger demographic [to come to] Ocean City as well by doing so,” he continued. Food and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. A selection of beer, wine and craft brews provided by Shore Craft Beer will be for
sale as well. Proceeds benefit the Art League of Ocean City. 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 free concert will take place at 8 p.m. on the West Lagoon Field of Northside Park. Spectators are advised to bring chairs or blankets. “Coming out and supporting this event is going to be a great experience for the patrons, but it also shows you’re sharing your interest in art and creative design and really gives you a chance to see new things and new people,” Miller said. “This is totally different from the music and vendors you would see at Sunfest or Springfest. These are young and up and coming performers. “[These are] performers you wouldn’t normally get to experience at any of the music venues in town,” he continued. “Come out and support these local artists. It’s a great experience for the family in the process.” Event hours are Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be followed by Sundaes in the Park on Sunday, which will include live music by Ragdoll (a Frankie Valli Tribute Band) and fireworks. For more information about the event, visit oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/special-events/artx/ or ococean.com or call 410-250-0125.
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Viking ship, Draken, arrives in OC Docked bayside at Third St. and Chicago Avenue; open for tours through Aug. 29
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Conjuring images of ancient maritime expeditions, Ocean City welcomed the world’s largest replica Viking dragon ship, the Draken HH, to port on Wednesday for a weeklong “Stopover Experience,” which will provide the public a glimpse of bygone Norse seafaring culture. The Draken Harald Hårfagre, named for the first king of Norway,
Harald Fairhair, will be docked at Third Street and Chicago Avenue on the bay through Wednesday, Aug. 29. The Draken, which is the world’s largest operating Viking ship, was hand-built between 2010-2012 from historical records, but does contain modern updates, including motorization, to meet present day safety standards. Ocean City is the ninth of 14 stops for the Draken’s Expedition America: East Coast Tour 2018, which kicked off in early July and runs through mid-October. Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky is sponsoring the seaborne journey.
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Since hoisting its 75-foot tall redsquare sail and charting southward from Mystic Seaport in Connecticut on July 9, Emanuel Persson, CEO/expedition director, said sea conditions have occasionally been less than idyllic. “Completing a Mid-Atlantic summer tour can be challenging with constantly changing weather patterns and sailing conditions,” he said. Despite the intermittently harsh nautical environment Persson said Capt. Björn Ahlander and 35-member crew have adeptly navigated the 115feet long, 26-feet wide single-deck ship to numerous East Coast ports of See LEARN Page 29
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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
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Learn about history of Viking ship Continued from Page 28 call. “We have run into some hurdles, particularly with strong currents earlier in the trip, but fortunately our expert crew has been able to safely navigate the Draken into each port as planned,” he said. The Draken is open daily for timed and ticketed deck tours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Wednesday Aug. 29. 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, or onsite at the Draken Village. During each 30-minute tour, guests will be guided through the ship and learn about 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 open to the public at no cost, guests can experience a photo and video exhibition illustrating Viking history, modern explorers, and the dragon ships current adventures. In addition to enjoying landside views of the ship, visitors can stroll through the Highland Park Whisky hospitality tent, purchase food and
beverages from area vendors and purchase official Draken merchandise. Persson said the photo and video exhibition provides an immersive look at Viking history, modern explorers, and the adventures of the Draken, with further knowledge offered onboard. “On the ship, our guests are able to spend time with the crew and learn what life on board is really like, the mechanics of sailing a Viking long ship, the materials and ornate design used in building the ship and how it compares to the Viking explorations from centuries ago,” he said. After beginning its first transatlantic journey in April 2016 from its homeport in Haugesund, Norway, the Draken completed an East Coast tour later that year. Mayor Rick Meehan said the resort is honored to present the once-in-alifetime family-friendly opportunity for visitors to relive the Viking discovery of the New World more than 1,000 years ago. “The 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,” he said. Persson said Capt. Ahlander holds a lecture event that never fails to en-
gage visitors with tales of adventure from sailing vast expanses of ocean in an open ship exposed to the elements. “He gives a first-hand look at what went into getting the ship and crew ready for the transatlantic crossing in 2016,” he said. Capt. Ahlander’s lecture will take place tonight, Friday, at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Tickets cost $25. The Performing Arts Center will screen the newly released Draken documentary: “Expedition America a Modern Viking Adventure,” on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20. Persson said supportive port hosts and a fiercely dedicated crew has proven a winning combination during the Expedition America East Coast Tour. “At each port, we have met welcoming, engaged crowds and saw incredible interest in … ship tours,” he said. “It’s [proven to be] a true amalgamation of the modern Viking spirit.” The Draken is accepting applications for public volunteer crew positions. To take part in this opportunity, visit www.drakenhh.com/join-thecrew. To learn more about visit www.DrakenHH.com or @DrakenHH on social media.
Taylor surprised, humbled, honored to receive award
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Louis H. Taylor was presented with the School Safety Superintendent of the Year Award from the Maryland Center for School Safety during its annual summer conference on Aug. 13 in Annapolis. “I was very surprised,” Taylor said. “I was very humbled and very honored to be recognized for that. I firmly believe that it’s a collaboration between my executive level team, our school-based leaders and our teachers that made this possible. “I also believe it’s a collaboration between our Board of Education and County Commissioners who fund our school system that they allow us to do things to make sure that we are safe,” he continued. The award, presented by Maryland Center for School Safety 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. “I feel very strongly as a superintendent that all 6,700 of our kids have every See LOUIS Page 31
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It’s girls’ night out at Red Red Wine Bar on 48th Street, Friday, Aug. 17. Pictured, from left, are New Jersey residents Laura Quinn and Jill Stawisuck, Karen Berdoulay of Colorado and Kathy Sgrignuoli of New Jersey.
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Ocean City lresidents Sallyanne and Pete Bianchetta enjoy drinks at Dry 85 on 48th Street, Friday, Aug. 17.
Bartenders display the variety of wines available at Red Red Wine Bar on 48th Street, Friday, Aug. 17. Pictured, from left, are Evan Kibby, Jaime Langley and Holly Caudell.
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Louis Taylor: Safety starts with relationship building Continued from Page 29 right to go home to their families every night and every single one of our employees have a right to go home to their families every night,” Taylor said. “With that philosophy in the back of my mind every day, it is paramount that we take a look at all the precautions we can possibly look at and make sure [safety precautions] are [put] in place within our abilities to [do so].” Key safety features the superintendent installed into Worcester County schools include a deputy in each school and regularly updating and evaluating safety plans. Check-in and check-out systems and shields donated by Hardwire of Pocomoke have been incorporated into the buildings, and every school is locked and secured. “I firmly believe teachers can’t teach at a high level [and] kids can’t learn at a high level if we are not making every effort to make sure those environments for learning are safe and secure,” Taylor said. “Keep in mind there’s no way to totally prepare for everything that could happen. We do have an obligation to look at what we can control and manage that at a high level to make sure we are safe and secure when our kids and families are in our buildings each and every day.”
In recent years, school safety has become one of the top issues in the nation, and was one of the most talked about and funded legislative topics in the 2018 Maryland Legislative session. “It’s not only in schools, it’s across the state. I believe as a school leader we’ve got to make sure we’re doing all we can,” Taylor said. A key component to school safety, according to Taylor, involves putting more focus on mental health, which has been another topic of debate in Maryland legislation. “I want to make sure that we’re taking a look at the agencies like the Worcester County Health Department and others who can provides services for school safety [to] identify problems before they exist,” he said. “They’re a huge component of this team to address mental health issues within our community and school community to alleviate some of the problems that could exist down the road. “It all boils down to relationship building,” Taylor continued. “Safety starts with relationship building. We’ve all got to be on the same page. We all have to be in a collaborative and supportive mode when we’re working together.” Worcester County schools are set to open on Sept. 4.
Superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools Louis Taylor displays the School Safety Superintendent of the Year Award, which he received from the Maryland Center for School Safety during its annual summer conference on Aug. 13 in Annapolis. PHOTO COURTESY CARRIE STERRS
ART PROJECT The latest utility box completed under the Ocean City Development Corporation’s Public Art Program has been painted in the resort by local artist Jim Adcock. This project, sponsored by the “66th Street Neighbors,” is located on the south side of 66th Street near the beach end. This utility box was completed to highlight the nearby Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House By the Sea as well as the organization. The Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation provides hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families. PPG Paints of Eighth Street in Ocean City donated some of the paint and materials. Delmarva Power provided approval to use this utility box. For more information, contact the OCDC at 410-289-7739.
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Jack Freeze’s new book, ‘Destination Korea,’ on Amazon
By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Baltimore native Jack Freeze spent four months writing his historical fiction book, “Destination Korea,” which was published about a month ago. Freeze decided to write about North Korea following the talks between the country and United States President Donald Trump. “I get technical with Jack Freeze the book, but it also has the Navy Seals and their families involved to bring a human interest side,” Freeze said. “It talks about the struggles they go through.” In “Destination Korea,” veteran Navy Seals go on a mission to take out North Korea’s “anti-drone radar systems.” Unfortunately during the mission, the Navy Seals end up 20 miles offshore from their intended destination. When they finally get to North Korea, they take out the first and second “anti-drone radar system.” Freeze chose to write a historical fiction novel because that is what he loves.
“I love the Civil War because there is so much human interest with the people in those times,” he said. “I have written several historical fiction-type books before. “I have a daughter-in-law who is Vietnamese who was a boat person [a refugee who fled Vietnam by boat and ship following the end of the Vietnam War in 1975], so she gave me her diary and I wrote her story,” he said. Freeze spent eight years in the Naval Reserves during the Korean War. He attended Johns Hopkins University and later became an engineer in the Navy. Freeze’s 142-page book is available on Amazon for $14.99. For more information, call Freeze at 443-614-8021.
Black cat adoption special at humane society in Aug.
(Aug. 24, 2018) In honor of Black Cat Appreciation Day on Aug. 17, Worcester County Humane Society is holding a Black Cat adoption special during the entire month of August. Those who adopt a black cat or kitten during the month of August can pay whatever adoption fee he or she would like. Many people consider black cats to be unlucky, or related to superstitions. That is why they are the hardest color cats to get adopted. The shelter urges those interested in adopting to come meet some of the
black cats available for adoption. Currently, the shelter is housing and caring for over 150 cats and kittens. Of those, over 40 are black cats. 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.
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NOW PLAYING ANGLER 312 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-7424 www.angleroc.net Aug. 24: Bad Since Breakfast, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 25: The Poole Brothers, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 26: Ray Wooten, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 30: Aaron Howell, 5-9 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Aug. 24: Over Time, 9 p.m. Aug. 25: Chest Pains, 9 pm Aug. 29: Ricky & Lennon LaRicci, 6 p.m. Aug. 30: Bettenroo, 8 p.m. BAYSIDE CANTINA 14101 Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-250-1200 www.baysidecantina.com Aug. 25: Randy Jamz, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 26: Taylor Knox, 5-8 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Aug. 24: Dave Sherman, 8 p.m. Aug. 25: Sandra Dean, 8-11 p.m. Aug. 26: Bob Hughes, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 27: Just Jay, 4 p.m. Aug. 28: Jack Worthington, 7 p.m. Aug. 29: Reform School, 6 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m. Aug. 30: Chris Button, 7 p.m.
noon to 4 p.m.; Luna Sea Band, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 26: Copper Sky, noon to 3 p.m.; Aaron Howell Trio, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 27: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth & Pete, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 28: Lauren Glick Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Dave Hawkins & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 29: Heather Vidal Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 30: Chino Reggae, noon to 3 p.m.; Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-6331 www.cowboycoastoc.com Aug. 24: Live Music on the outside stage, 6-10 p.m.; High Valley, ticketed event, doors open at 5 p.m.; DJ, Tops Cut Off DJ Team, 9 p.m. Aug. 25: Live Music on the outside stage, 6-10 p.m.; VJ/DJ Jammin Jeff Aug. 26: Tyler Farr, ticketed event, doors open at 5 p.m. Aug. 29: Live Band Karaoke w/Kaotik and DJ Jerry B Aug. 30: Throwback Summer Concert, ticketed event, The Classic Rock Experience, The 70’s Rock-Tacular Show, 9 p.m. DRY 85 12 48th Street Ocean City 443-664-8989 www.dry85.com Aug. 30: Indie Blues w/Bryan Russo Duo, 9 p.m.
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CAROUSEL PATIO BAR AND GRILL In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-1000 www.carouselhotel.com Aug. 24: Kaleb Brown, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 25: Pearl, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 26: Dave Sherman Aug. 28: Rick Kennedy, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 29: Jack Worthington Aug. 30: 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. 24: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; The Poole Brothers, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 25: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama,
www.hootersofoc.com Aug. 25: DJ BK, 5 p.m. Aug. 26: Blake Haley, 4-8 p.m. MARINA DECK 306 Dorchester St. Ocean City 410-289-4411 www.marinadeckrestaurant.com Aug. 30: Karaoke, 9 p.m. M.R. DUCKS BAR & GRILLE 311 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com Aug. 24: Timmie Metz, 5 p.m. Aug. 25: The Bonedaddy’s, 5 p.m. Aug. 26: Bird Dog & the Road Kings, 4 p.m. Aug. 29: DJ Batman, 5 p.m. Aug. 30: Steve Ports Duo, 6 p.m. OCEAN 13 13th Street on the boardwalk Ocean City www.Ocean13ocmd.com Aug. 24: Michael Smith, piano lounge, 7 p.m.; Jon Pheasant, tiki bar, 8 p.m. Aug. 25: Apple & Britt, 7 p.m.; Markey Shaw, tiki bar, 8 p.m. Aug. 26: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, tiki bar, 9 p.m. Aug. 27: Ray Wooten, tiki bar, 8 p.m. Aug. 28: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Aug. 30: 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. 24-25: On the Edge Lenny’s Deck Bar Aug. 24-26: Power Play, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 27-28: On the Edge, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 29: On the Edge, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 2: On the Edge, 5-10 p.m.
HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com Aug. 24: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 25: Side Project/Chris Button, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 26: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 27: Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. Aug. 28: Dust N Bones Aug. 29: Karaoke w/Jeremy or Trivia w/DJ Bigler Aug. 30: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m. HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway West Ocean City 410-213-1841
1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org Aug. 24: Eastern Electric, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 25: Identity Crisis, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 26: Tear the Roof Off, 3 p.m. PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com Aug. 24: Joey Harkum Band, 10 p.m. Aug. 25: Joint Operation, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 27: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m. Aug. 28: Beats By Adam Dutch, 9 p.m. Aug. 30: Beats by Wax, 9 p.m.
PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com Aug. 24-25: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; Slamm, 10 p.m. Aug. 26: CK DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; The Breakers, 10 p.m. Aug. 27: The Breakers, 10 p.m. Aug. 28-29: VJ Mazi, 9 p.m. Aug. 30: Doc Marten and the Flannels (aka Dirt), 10 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com Aug. 24: Cruz-in de Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; For the Win, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 25: Cruz-in de Bay, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nowhere Slow, 1-5 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Kristen & the Noise, 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Aug. 26: DJ Bobby-O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Lunasea Full Moon Glow Party, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Split Decision, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Aug. 27: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 28: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Cherry Crush Trio, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 29: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; The Freddie Long Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 30: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Rew Smith, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1:30 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. 24: Rick and Lennon LiRicci, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 25: The Stims, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 26: Marky Shaw, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 29: Marky Shaw, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 30: Elwood Bishop Duo, 4-8 p.m. TRADER LEE’S LIVE 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 443-614-4119 Aug. 24: The Streams, 7 p.m. Aug. 29: 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. 24: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey
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Swim only when OC Beach Patrol on duty
By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” This is our trademark slogan that you will see many places throughout Ocean City. It’s not just a catchy phrase that you can see on the Seaboard Boat, back of lifeguard stands and many other signs throughout Ocean City, but more importantly a helpful reminder that swimming in unguarded water is never a good idea. A sad statistic from Ocean City is that 98 percent of all drowning deaths that have occurred in the past 80 years have occurred when the beach patrol was not on duty. Although this advice applies to pools, it is even more important when swimming in open water such as lakes, rivers and oceans, which have uneven bottoms, changing currents, poor visibility, sudden drop-offs and changes in depth. These factors make rip currents the third leading cause of weather-related death, according to the National Weather Service (NOAA), ahead of lightning, tornados and hurricanes (also sharks). I have noticed that people tend to leave their cares, concerns and common sense behind them when they come to the beach. No one can blame them, va-
cationers have worked hard and they simply want to enjoy their time by the ocean. Most people believe that nothing bad is going to happen while they are on vacation and that they will never be the unfortunate victim of an accident or injury while enjoying a day at the beach. The possibility of a tragedy occurring with a loved one is the furthest thing from their mind when they choose to go swimming without a lifeguard. This fact unfortunately came true again last summer when a man chose to go swimming at 7 p.m. after the beach patrol had long gone off duty and cleared the water of all swimmers. Caught in a rip current, the man was pulled into deep water as his wife and child watched helplessly. Beach patrol members working evening mobile patrol were joined by off-duty beach patrol surf rescue technicians and fire department rescue swimmers and were able to locate his body, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. Unfortunately, this was repeated just a few days later when four foreign workers from Ireland chose to swim at 6 a.m. Three made it back to shore. While the
friends and family of the fourth will forever be changed by such a preventable tragedy. It is important to remember that the ocean is not just a fun place to spend a vacation, it is a natural, ever changing dynamic environment and like all natural phenomena, if it is not treated respectfully it can be deadly. Even experienced swimmers and surfers have lost their lives swimming alone with no one to help them when things go wrong. Lifeguards and people dedicated to water/beach safety feel frustrated by these stories. There is no need for anyone to lose a family member on vacation. It is a tragedy that could be easily avoided. The ocean is constantly moving and changing. To the untrained eye it can look calm and safe, but currents on the calmest day can still be dangerous. Do not hesitate about approaching the lifeguard and asking about water conditions. They enjoy answering questions and educating beach patrons. Every member of the beach patrol is fully tested and certified before they ever have the privilege of guarding you, your family and friends. Their job is to recognize the danger and educate beach patrons about it. If you hear them blow their whistle, look and see who they might be trying to communicate with. It
could be you. The lifeguards will use their flags to direct you out of harms way. Often during the summer we see a lot of wildlife activity out in the ocean. There could be whale sightings and very often, dolphins traveling close to shore. Although these creatures aren’t normally harmful to humans, it’s safer to simply move out of their way and let them pass. Lifeguards have a better view of what is going on from their guard stand and will move you away from the less dangerous occurrences such as these and the more dangerous situations such as rip currents. The beach patrol also enforces rules, ordinances and regulations that I am sure some of you find bothersome, but each regulation has been put in place for a reason. The beach patrol is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure and enjoyable environment for all of our visitors and ensuring that they may enjoy their vacation time. Please remember that if the lifeguard asks you to play ball at the back of the beach, fill in a hole, move to a designated smoking area, turn your music down or move an umbrella out of their line of sight, they are doing this to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable beach See ASK Page 36
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Continued from Page 35 experience and can return for many more. We hope you enjoy your time here in Ocean City. To help us keep you safe always check in with the lifeguard on the stand and never go in the ocean if the beach patrol is not on duty. This is so important to each lifeguard that they will clear the ocean of all swimmers before leaving their beach at 5:30 p.m. Follow the directions of the lifeguards and never underestimate the incredible power of the ocean. Remember our slogan and pass it on to family, friends or anyone whose life you value: “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Perseverance has finally paid off. I have just found out that I am a semifinalist in the Sutter Home Build a Better Burger Recipe Contest. I will be traveling to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 7 to compete in one of the (five) semifinal regional competitions nationwide. The winner of each region will be flown to Sutter Home Winery in Napa Valley in May for a chance to win $25,000. Sutter Home Family Vineyard has hosted this event for 28 years. The challenge is not only to come up with a great tasting burger but also a unique recipe that stands out from the rest of the competition. Creativity must be in the forefront to capture the judge’s atten-
tion. My first entry consisted of an “All American” theme. Because of the rules of the competition, I cannot go into detail about my submission. I tried to pick up on the flavors that are indicative of the different regions in this country. Then, I decide to try to increase my odds by entering a second recipe. This burger is a take-off of a breakfast sandwich which included a shredded potato nest and a poached egg. Cooking poached eggs on a grill is not challenging as long as one understands the principals behind it. I will let you know which burger was chosen and
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Joe Monteverde, with 11-year-old daughter, Alyssa, accepts the annual Sam Wilkinson Volunteer Award during the Aug. 11 Ocean Pines annual meeting. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Program Supervisor Debbie Donahue presents the award.
Monteverde presented Sam Wilkinson Volunteer Award
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Aug. 24, 2018) Ocean Pines resident Joe Monteverde on Saturday was presented the annual Sam Wilkinson Volunteer Award, recognizing outstanding volunteer service to the community through the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. Monteverde was born in central New Jersey and moved to Ocean Pines in 2012, according to Recreation and Parks Program Supervisor Debbie Donahue. He participates in adult recreation programs, including dodge ball, kickball and soccer, and volunteers with multiple children’s programs and during special events. “He has an 11-year-old daughter, Alyssa, that keeps him very busy,” Donahue said, adding Monteverde’s volunteerism had also including being the Easter bunny. “When I spoke him about the award he was extremely excited and honored,” she said. “He stated, ‘I am extremely honored and proud of this award that tells me that the work I’ve put in these past four years coaching these kids, either being a volunteer or being their coach, has made a difference in these kids’ lives as far as making them happy, having fun through the love of soccer … and being the Easter bunny is pretty cool too.’” “I started doing this because of [Alyssa],” he said, accepting the award with his daughter during the annual meeting on Saturday. “I put
her in the Ocean Pines soccer program when she was very, very little. I volunteered to help coaching, because I love soccer, I love little kids, I love working with them and I look forward to almost every day after work [seeing them]. “These kids just make me smile and make me happy,” Monteverde continued. “I just want to say thank you very much. I’m honored to receive this and I’m going to continue coaching soccer here as long as they let me.” Donahue, in giving the award, said it was established in 2003 to honor an 8-year-old Ocean Pines boy who lost his life in an accident at Northside Park in Ocean City. She said the honor was created “as a way of honoring his memory and his family.” “This award was established to recognize other outstanding individuals who dedicate their time and talents to help others,” Donahue said. “Sam’s father, Bob Wilkinson, was a volunteer at the time for Ocean Pines’ Recreation Department, coaching soccer for many years.” Sam Wilkinson played soccer and other sports in Ocean Pines, she added. “Each year the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department honors one volunteer that stands out,” she said. “This year we’re honoring a gentleman that is one of the most pleasant, funny, hard-working people I know.”
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OC museum to be celebrated during October History Week (Aug. 24, 2018) The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum has been a staple in Ocean City since its dedication in 1978 – 40 years ago. This anniversary will be celebrated during OC History Week. Last month the Mayor and City Council proclaimed Oct. 13-20, as Ocean City History Week. An historic home tour will be featured on Saturday, Oct. 13 and a celebration, “Surfin’ the Seventies,” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 20. “We are so grateful to the city for acknowledging the importance of history and recognition of the museum’s efforts to tell the story of the men who served in the Life-Saving Service and the history of Ocean City,” said Museum Society President Nancy Howard. “The Museum has played an important role in preserving the history of Ocean City,” said Board Member Lee Gerachis who owns Malibu’s Surf Shop. “The seventies were a very seminal time in Ocean City. The town was growing - many new businesses were established, the condo boom was in full gear and the museum began its job of keeping track of all
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(Aug. 24, 2018) Alison Menke of Silver Spring, Maryland, took top honors in this year’s “Artists Paint OC” plein air event with her painting, “Color Rigging.” Menke also won honorable mention in the Quick Draw competition on the Boardwalk, held last Sunday. Fifty participants — popular regional artists as well as painters from around the country — painted from Aug. 8-12 at picturesque spots around Ocean City. The event culminated with the Wet Paint Party & Sale on Saturday, when the artists brought their freshlypainted work indoors to hang on the walls of the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street and be judged and sold. Kirk McBride, acclaimed local plein air artist, judged the work and awarded $2,650 in cash prizes, including several themed awards. Besides Menke, other winners include: Thomas Bradshaw of Blackstone, Virginia, second place; Crystal Moll of Baltimore, third place; and honorable mentions, Lisa Burger Lentz of Media, Pennsylvania, Andree Tullier of Annapolis, Maryland, and Carolyn Aberbach of Bethany Beach, Delaware. Barbara Kern-Bush of Berlin, won Best Use of Light, sponsored by Royal
Plus Electric. Mick McAndrews of Downington, Pennsylvania earned the Best Maritime award, sponsored by TowboatUS. Dennis Young of New Castle, Delaware received the Best Hospitality award, sponsored by the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. Jill Glassman of Berlin, won Best Nocturne, sponsored by Worcester County Tourism. Quick Draw winners also include: Kern-Bush, first place; Raymond Ewing of Swan Point, Maryland, second place; and Jim Rehak of Seaford, Delaware, third place. The Ocean City Development Corporation sponsored the Quick Draw event. The plein air artwork will be on exhibit at the Ocean City Center for the Arts through the end of August. More information about the event is available online at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 410-5249433. The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.
Alison Menke of Silver Spring, Maryland, took top honors in this year’s “Artists Paint OC” plein air event, held Aug. 9-12, with her painting, “Color Rigging.” Menke also won honorable mention in the Quick Draw competition on the Boardwalk, Aug. 12.
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(Aug. 24, 2018) The Ocean Pines Players will present Joe di Pietro’s play, “The Last Romance,” at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ocean City. Show dates for this comedy about the Golden Years and love, loss, memories and regrets are Friday, Aug. 24 through Wednesday, Aug. 29. Every day but Sunday, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show time is 7 p.m. Sunday matinee, doors open at 3:30 p.m., with show time at 4 p.m. Desires and dreams have a place in this play that asks: “Is it ever too late to hope for new love, and is it ever to soon to let go of the past?” With the aid of a dog park, an aspiring opera singer, and some fine Italian cooking, three lonely seniors come face to face with the realities of
their own Golden Years, the choices they have made, and the dreams they struggle to hold on to. In a departure from past practice the Ocean Pines Players are trying something new this production. Instead of running two consecutive weekends, “Romance” will run for six straight days, allowing play-goers to avoid battling weekend traffic. Showtimes will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. A Sunday matinee has also been scheduled. As usual, the Players are offering free beverages and desserts at intermission. Call the Ocean Pines Players at 703-727-0528 from more information. Group rates and reserved tables are available for large parties.
OC Beach Patrol to reduce coverage as lifeguards leave (Aug, 24, 2018) As seasonal staff numbers begin to dwindle, the Ocean City Beach Patrol is reminding residents and beachgoers that the number of surf rescue technicians (lifeguards) working day-to-day will also decrease. While there will be no unguarded areas of the beach, the number of available lifeguard towers will change the location and distance between stands, sometimes on a daily basis. Despite reduced weekday coverage, the OCBP will have returning surf rescue technicians to allow increased stands on weekends. During this time, the OCBP will also increase the number of mobile rescue units patrolling the beach to assist with coverage.
This annual reduced coverage structure begins the third week in August and is largely due to the start of college classes, as well as the return of the Ocean City Beach Patrol’s education professionals who start school throughout the mid-Atlantic. The Ocean City Beach Patrol will be on duty daily between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 23. As weekly coverage reduces, the beach patrol suggests taking extra precaution and making sure to walk the short distance to swim near a lifeguard. In addition, OCBP encourages all beach patrons to restrict any beach or water-related activities to times when beach patrol personnel are on duty.
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CITATION Public officials and Thrashers Fries owner Buddy Jenkins, right, pose for a photo with Gov. Larry Hogan, center, who awarded the business a Governor’s Citation on the Boardwalk, Aug. 17.
Worcester Youth & Family held a Back-to-School Bash to mark the end of summer activities with the Berlin Youth Club, and also handed out donated backpacks and school supplies, last Friday at Dr. William Henry Park in Berlin.
FOOD PROVIDERS The Victorian Room of the Dunes Manor Hotel in Ocean City provided food for the First Friday reception at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Aug. 3. Pictured, from left, are James Garcia, Joanne Cunningham and Joe Cann.
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GUEST SPEAKER Ocean Pines Golf Club Pro John Malinowski was the guest speaker during the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s meeting on Aug. 8. He is pictured with Kiwanis President Ralph Chinn. The Ocean Pines Golf Club is open to the public.
Jesse Colvin, Congressional candidate for MD District 1, was the keynote speaker at the Democratic Forum held at the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company on Aug. 11. Other candidates for Worcester County were also present and shared their platforms. Pictured, from left, Dr. Kirkland Hall Sr., Candidate for MD Delegate 38A; Colvin; Laurie Brittingham, MD Democratic Party outreach organizer; Joshua Nordstrom, candidate for Worcester County Commissioner District 1; and Dr. Roxie Ancholonu, vice chair Democratic Central Committee of Worcester County.
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Annual Sand Castle Home Tour to take place in Sept. (Aug. 24, 2018) Once again this September, the doors of 10 private residences in the Ocean City area will open for the Sand Castle Home Tour, the 14th year for the annual event. The tour, which includes a variety of homes from oceanfront to bayside to family residences to tiny houses, benefits the nonprofit Art League of Ocean City that operates the Ocean City Center for the Arts and its many community programs. The self-guided home tour is held over two days on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20-21, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. so guests can tour at their own pace. The tour homes are located in Ocean City, West Ocean City and Ocean Pines. Tickets cost $30 per person and include a guidebook, driving directions and special offers. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets early to avoid being disappointed, as a limited number are available. Volunteer docents staff each home, guide visitors through the rooms and outdoor spaces, and answer questions about the house and its unique features. Those taking the tour will be inspired with unique decorating ideas, color schemes and different styles of living. Local businesses – architects, builders, home decorators, artists, florists, remodelers and landscapers – have the opportunity to show off their talents and showcase their products to the 1,000-plus tour takers. “We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate the 14th year of the Sand Castle Home Tour, the event that provided much of the funding to enable us to open the beautiful Ocean City Center for the Arts,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “Now, the annual Home Tour helps us keep our doors open and our educational programs going.” The annual “pARTy of the Year” – a kickoff to the Home Tour that thanks the 10 homeowners for their participation and also raises funds for the Art League – will be held this year on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 6:30-
9:30 p.m. on Gillis Island in Ocean City. The theme of this year’s event is “Art-a-Ritaville.” Tickets are available at 410-5249433 for both events. Tickets may also be purchased securely online for the Home Tour at artleagueofoceancity.org/hometour, and for the pARTy of the Year at artleagueofoceancity.org/partyoftheyear. The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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Louis H. “Lou” Taylor and his family recently donated $10,000 toward the Atlantic General Hospital Campaign for the Future. Pictured, from left, are Hugh Cropper I.V., chair of the Board of Trustees at AGH; Michael Franklin, president and CEO of AGH; Howard “Buzz” Taylor; Rita Taylor; Louis H. Taylor; Brooks Taylor Sr.; Tammy Taylor Gish; Michelle Fager, AGH Campaign for the Future co-chair; and Jack Burbage, AGH Campaign for the Future co-chair.
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(Aug. 24, 2018) Louis H. “Lou” Taylor and his family recently donated $10,000 toward the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future. Their involvement with Atlantic General Hospital began far before the donation that they recently made.
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PAINTING UNVEILED Atlantic General Hospital recently hosted Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan for a tour of the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center in Berlin. The tour included a revealing of one of the First Lady’s painting, which is displayed in the center, a demonstration of the center’s telehealth technology and a meet and greet with patients. The governor and his wife unveil her painting hung inside of the Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center. They are pictured with John Fager, left, and Jack Burbage, right.
JEWELER Helen Prah displays her silver jewelry during the First Friday reception at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Aug. 3. Prah is the artisan in residence for the month of August.
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Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 and American Legion Post #166 are helping homeless veterans and their families move into their own homes. The Elks are using grants from the National Foundation to provide items to start their own housekeeping as well as gift cards for food. The American Legion is providing furniture and other items. Pictured, from left, are Carrrol Wagner, Peggy Bradford, Toni Wagner, Susan Caldwell, Sarge Garlitz and Claudia Nagle.
The Marlin Club Crew of OC, a local nonprofit, just completed its annual Jewelry Show joined by a recordbreaking crowd. The show is the group’s primary scholarship fundraising event. Funds raised by the “Crew” last year enabled the organization to award over $14,000 in scholarships this year. Pictured, from left, are Suzanne Clagett, of the scholarship committee, and Hailey Beck, Jenna Shumate, Parker Wheeler, Tyler Johnson and Trent Chetelat. New this year was the inclusion of support for a student pursuing certification in a trades career.
BOOK CLUB Books By the Bay, an Ocean Pines book club, held its meeting on Aug 9. The guest discussion leader was Sister Kathleen Freeley, retired president of Notre Dame College in Baltimore. At 89 years of age, Sister Kathleen will be teaching a class in September in its Renaissance program.
LUNCHEON PREP The board of the Republican Women of Worcester County met on July 31 to prepare for their 10th annual Patriot Day Fashion Show Luncheon. Pictured seated, from left, are Chairperson Sandy Zitzer, Vanessa Alban, Ann Lutz and Beth Rodier, and standing, Mary Adair, Gloria Moyer and Jean Delcher. The fashion show will be held at the Dunes Manor Hotel in Ocean City on Thursday, Sept. 27. For reservations and more information, call Rodier at 410-352-5222 or 443-668-8864.
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Foundation has secured $6M of $10 million goal Continued from Page 49 Atlantic General Hospital and it is our wish that our family’s donation helps propel the community forward through the work of the new cancer center.” The funds raised during the $10 million Atlantic General Campaign for the Future will allow Atlantic General Hospital to complete $35 million in capital projects. Among them is completion of a new 18,000-square-foot full service cancer care center, 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 $6,010,000 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 services. 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.
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BIRTHDAY WISHES Leslie Moore from Emmaus, Pennsylvania, recently visited Ocean City and was a guest of the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation Children’s House By the Sea. She was surprised with a special photo shoot on the beach donated by photographer Julie Wagner of Parsonsburg. Moore was diagnosed with leukemia on Christmas Eve. She just celebrated her sixth birthday, which had a unicorn theme. Her special photo shoot was with her two favorite things – unicorns and mermaids. Flowers were provided by Little Miss Lovely of Ocean City. The “unicorn,” Roxy, is owned by David and Amanda Bradford from Pocomoke.
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Behavioral Health Resource Fair in Pines next Friday
(Aug. 24, 2018) Atlantic General Hospital is co-sponsoring HOPE for Worcester, a Behavioral Health Resource Fair on Friday, Aug 31. Co-sponsors for the health fair include the Worcester County Health Department, Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, and the HOPE House Mobile Unit on behalf of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. This free event, which runs from noon to 4 p.m., is being held at the Ocean Pines Community Center and is open to all. The health resource fair will offer education on substance use trends, signs and symptoms and behavioral health services. The HOPE Mobile Unit will be stationed outside of the health fair and will offer a walk-through simulation on discovering how drugs can be easily hidden in a teenager’s bedroom. Attendees must be 18 or older to enter the HOPE Mobile Unit. Crafts for children and face painting will be available at the Kids Corner. For more information, contact Donna Nordstrom, Atlantic General Hospital director of Community See HOPE Page 56
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NEW ADDITION Early Friday morning, Aug. 17, N9BM-J (“Giggles”) gave birth to a pinto colt. The new foal, N9BM-JQ, and band live most of the year in the very busy developed area and campgrounds. For this reason, the National Park Service reminds visitors that it is essential to remain a minimum of a bus length (40 feet) away from the wild horses at all times. N9BM-JQ will learn how to interact with the environment from Giggles and other members of his band. About two-thirds of foals in the National Seashore are born in April, May and June, but it is not uncommon for foals to be born during any month of the year. A mare will be very protective of her new foal and it is vitally important for their wellbeing that visitors give them, and all of the wild horses, plenty of space.
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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 $$ | Full Bar OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Open 7 days a week. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-5242609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
DELAWARE
■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.
WEST OCEAN CITY
■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | 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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‘Pup of the Pines’ 2019 contest (Aug. 24, 2018) Ocean Pines residents are encouraged to get their canine companions camera-ready for the fourth annual “Pup of the Pines” photo contest sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. The contest runs through Oct. 19. Dogs will compete for the title “2019 Pup of the Pines” and a free 2019 Ocean Pines Dog Park registration. The winner will also be the official face of the dog park and will be featured in various Ocean Pines publications. Eight finalists, selected from all contestants, will be on display at the Ocean Pines Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1-4 p.m. in White
Horse Park. Attendees at the event will be able to vote for their favorite. The winner will be announced at the Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 24. The entry fee is $5 per dog. Money raised from the contest will be used for upgrades and improvements to the dog park. Official entry forms are available at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, the Ocean Pines Administration Building, 239 Ocean Parkway and online at OceanPines.org. For more information, contact the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052.
HOPE for Worcester fair, Aug. 31 Continued from Page 53 Health, at 410-629-6820 or dnordstrom@atlanticgeneral.org. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and in 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 old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in tech-
nology and services. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders, retina surgery and a comprehensive women’s diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
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Petra Bernstein greets guests during the First Friday opening reception at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Aug. 3. Bernstein will occupy Studio E through August.
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Hooters
Blue Fish
Wrecker Sportfishing Charters
Northside Park
Lost Treasure Mini Golf
Planet Maze
Cloud Dancer
Assateague Island National Park
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
Fri., Aug. 24 My Backyard, 11312 Manklin Creek Road, 4:00 PM. The shop carries all your birding needs as well as garden flags, wild honey, all-natural soaps, books, gardening supplies and more. Members of the community are invited. Refreshments will be served. Maureen Kennedy, 410-208-1479
RIBBON CUTTING
Bowen United Methodist Church, 8421 Newark Road, Newark, MD, 5:00 PM 7:00 PM. Featuring fried clam sandwiches, BBQ pork sandwiches, hot dogs, bake table and beverages.
DINNER FUNDRAISER
Frontier Town’s Lazy River, 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, 6:00 PM. Kiwanis is selling $5 entries for the Aug. 24 race to benefit Kiwanis Children’s programs like scholarships and student leadership clubs in local schools. Win 50 percent of the ticket sales up to $3,000. Winner need not be present to win. Tickets: 410-973-1233 and the Concerts in the Park in Ocean Pines on Thursday nights.
KIWANIS DUCK RACE
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, 7:00 PM. Ocean Pines Players present this funny romantic comedy, in which three lonely seniors come face to face with the realities of the choices they have made and the dreams they struggle to hold on to. Admission costs $15 and includes beverages and dessert at intermission. Payable at the door by cash or check. 703-727-0528
‘THE LAST ROMANCE’ PERFORMANCE
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, 410-289-4991, 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
FREE CIRCUS
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
Sat., Aug. 25 New Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 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
Church of the Holy Spirit, 10001 Coastal Highway, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Church Office, 410-723-1973
INDOOR YARD SALE
Assateague Island National Seashore, 7206 National Seashore Lane, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Trash Free Assateague volunteers will sweep the area in and around the north ocean beach parking lot (near pavilion) as well as some of the other higher traffic areas in the park. There will be a brief Trash Free Assateague program before the cleanup. Billy Weiland, billy@actforbays.org
8TH OFFICIAL BEACH CLEANUP
My Backyard, 11312 Manklin Creek Road, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The shop carries all your birding needs as well as garden flags, wild. honey, all-natural soaps, books, gardening supplies and more. Members of the community are invited. Refreshments will be served. Door prizes given away hourly. Maureen Kennedy 410-208-1479
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Hundreds of artists will display and sell their works around a beautiful lagoon. Enjoy lunch at the Artists’ Cafe and live artistic music all day, while children enjoy art activities. Plus, ART X will feature other artistic stage talent, performances, food (including gourmet food), cinema and a locals’ section. 410250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/special-events/artx/
ART X
Parade participants will rendezvous on
50TH ANNIVERSARY BOAT PARADE
the St. Martin River then proceed to the Judges’ Viewing Area at the Swim and Racquet Club, beginning at 2 p.m. The parade will continue through Swim and Racquet Club, White Horse Boat Ramp, Moonshell, Teal Circle and Clubhouse canals. A yard decorating contest has been added this year. Residents along the parade route are encouraged to decorate and register to be judged by passing boaters. There is no fee to participate in the Boat Parade or the Yard Decorating Contest. Registration forms are available at the Ocean Pines Community Center for by email to Ludwig692@outlook.com. Willards Lions Club, Main Street, 5:00 PM. Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Pays $125 per game. Assorted food and desserts for sale. 410-835-8678
SUPER BINGO
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 8:00 PM. This concert is part of the Art X event. Hear your favorites such as One Love, Three Little Birds, Stir It Up and others. Bring a lawn chair or a beach blanket. http://www.oceancitymd.gov
‘THE ORIGINAL WAILERS’ PERFORMANCE
Downtown Berlin at Jefferson Street, 8:30 PM. Free family-friendly movie featuring “Runaway Bride.” Bring a blanket or chair, snacks and drinks. Alcohol is not permitted. Weather cancelations will be posted on Facebook at Town of Berlin Maryland. Mary Bohlen, mbohlen@berlinmd.gov, 410-641-4314
BERLIN OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT
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, 410-289-4991, www.ocmuseum.org
OC MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3-minute 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 highpowered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Daily through Aug. 25 - Jolly Roger
FREE CIRCUS
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
Sun., Aug. 26 Two weeks of great deals on Ocean City hotel rooms, Aug. 26 to Sept. 9 (excluding Labor Day weekend). Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, inquire@ocvisitor.com, 410-289-6733, http://www.oceancityhotelweek.com
OCEAN CITY HOTEL WEEK
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Create your own sundae for a nominal fee and enjoy free music by Ragdoll (Frankie Valli tribute). 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
Assateague North Beach parking lot, 6633 Bayberry Drive, 7:00 PM. Free but park entrance fees are in effect and all donations go directly to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. All levels welcome. Bring a towel; insect repellent is recommended. Meet at the shade pavilion.
FULL MOON YOGA
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 3-minute 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 highpowered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Mon., Aug. 27 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
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
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
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CALENDAR weekly. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157 Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Jean, 410-208-4149
DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3-minute 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 highpowered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Tues., Aug. 28 The public is invited to join the Worcester County Commissioners as they unveil the Briddletown Interpretive Sign at 11:30 a.m. on Flower Street beside Stephen Decatur Middle School. The Briddletown sign is part of a larger collection of African American Interpretive Panels that identify sites of historic significance to Worcester County. Info: Kim Moses, 410-632-1194.
UNVEILING OF BRIDDLETOWN SIGN
Caroline Street Stage, Ocean City beach at Caroline Street, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Featuring Bitsune (European DJ Duo). Enjoy the music and dance in the sand. Bring a beach chair or blanket. 410-2500125 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 - 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 Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3-minute 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 highpowered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Wed., Aug. 29 Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 8:30 PM.
FREE MOVIES ON THE BEACH - UPTOWN
Featuring “Wonder Woman (2017)” (weather permitting). Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov 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, 302540-2127
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 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
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3-minute 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 highpowered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Thurs., Aug. 30 Worcester County Habitat ReStore, 9026 Worcester Highway, 11:30 AM 6:00 PM. A multi-chamber ribbon cutting ceremony will take place from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Doors open to the public immediately following. Habitat ReStores are home improvement stores and resale centers that sell donated new and gently used furniture, home accessories, build-
GRAND OPENING OF HABITAT RESTORE
ing materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price. Donations are welcome. Call 410-208-4440 or email donations@habitatworcester.org or schedule a drop off or pick up of items. http://www.habitatworcester.org/restore/ Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies also Anne Waples, awaples@atlanticgeneral.org, 443-614-5720
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Enjoy a free concert by The Swell Fellas (RandB, Funk Soul) 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 is recommended to bring your own seating. 410289-2800 or 800-626-2326
SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS
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 Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3-minute 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 highpowered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
ONGOING EVENTS In honor of Black Cat Appreciation Day on Aug. 17, Worcester County Humane Society is holding a Black Cat adoption special during the month of Aug. Adopt a black cat or kitten and pay whatever adoption fee you would like. The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org
BLACK CAT APPRECIATION CELEBRATION
St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, 302 N. Baltimore Ave. in the DeWees Hall. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Offering dry food goods with NOEL carry out lunches on Saturdays. Use the DeWees Hall north entrance door located at the top of the driveway. Info: 410-289-3453. Volunteers contact Jane Ellis, 540-808-6055.
ercise for all levels. Bring a beach towel. Suitable for ages 8 years and up. All gifts of donation go to Assateague Island National Seashore.
FIRST STATE DETACHMENT MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Ocean City American Legion Post, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, at noon. Open to all fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen. Info: firststatemarines.org Used to be Mine, Route 611 and Sunset Avenue, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newly expanded and redecorated. Furniture, clothing, toys and household goods. Info: 410-2130243.
DIAKONIA THRIFT SHOP
Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, the third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. Knock at the south door for entry. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410726-3090 or www.jessespaddle.org.
SUICIDE GRIEVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP
HELP FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG ABUSE
Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals: 800-775-8750 or www.narconon.org. The group meets monthly on the first Monday at 7 p.m. at the West Ocean City Fire Station, second floor, Keyser Point Road. New members welcome. Info: Denise, 443-359-2014 or any Ladies Auxiliary member.
OCVFC LADIES AUXILIARY
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, third Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m. Info: 410-208-1398.
WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB
Pine’eer Artisan & Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring the latest creations by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.
PINE’EER ARTISAN & GIFT SHOP OPEN
THE SHEPHERDS CROOK
Assateague Island North Beach parking lot, 6633 Bayberry Drive, Berlin. Held Saturdays through September and Tuesdays in August, 8-9 a.m. Low impact ex-
EXERCISE ON THE BEACH
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AUGUST 24, 2018 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED QUALITY INN BOARDWALK
Now Hiring YR, Full-time & Part-time Maintenance/Handyman Call 410-289-4401
HELP WANTED Chairside
DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE
NOW HIRING YR SERVER YR BARTENDER Email Resume:
molarbiz@yahoo.com
Holding Interviews Tuesday & Thursday @ 11 a.m. 5601 Coastal Highway Bayside, OC, MD
Fenwick Inn & OC 360 Eats + Drinks NOW HIRING
for the following Full-Time, Year Round Positions:
~ Housekeeping ~ ~ OC 360 Cook ~ ~ OC 360 Bartender ~ ~ OC 360 PM Server ~
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and also have reliable transportation. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background check. FAX RESUME: 443-258-2888 EMAIL RESUME: info@fenwickinn.com APPLY IN PERSON: 13801 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842
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, Hskpg Supervisor, Wash Room Attendant, Line Cooks, Banquet Cook, Servers, Banquet Servers, Hostess/Host, Busser, Dishwasher, Reservation Agent, Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC Mechanic, Security Guard
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
HELP WANTED Food & Beverage Attendant • Beverage Cart Attendant •
For more information, call Rob:
410.641.4081
Nori Sushi Bar & Grill 114th Street
Now Hiring
• Wait Staff • Kitchen Staff
Email: sophiachristian@yahoo. com
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
RUM POINTE GOLF COURSE is hiring personnel for the bag drop and forecaddies. Weekends required. Please apply in person at the Pro Shop located at 7000 Rum Pointe Lane, Berlin, MD.
PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted Waitstaff, Kitchen Help Apply Within after 11:00 am.
Now Hiring
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
Back to School Photographers
No Experience Necessary. Send Resumes to: meslin@lifetouch.com
PT, Y Yeeaarr-Round/Seasonal
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
Flexible Hours Competitive Pay
Please apply online: www.difebos.com Or email your resume: difebos@aol.com Captain’s Table Restaurant Two 15th Street Ocean City, MD 21842
Now Hiring AM & PM Servers Apply in person or email resume to: duran.showell@marriott.com All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check. www.captainstableoc.com - No phone calls please
Courtyard by Marriott 2 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following positions: • Night Audit: Full-time, year-round with benefits
• Front Desk Associate: AM/PM, full-time, seasonal with year-round possibilities Apply in person or email resume to: duran.showell@marriott.com
All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.
www.courtyardoceancity.com ~ No phone call please.
HELP WANTED
Five Guys Burgers Ocean City, MD Now Hiring For
All Positions
Year-round, at West OC, 64th St. and 136th St. locations. Stop in to fill out an application!
for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $12.00/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Part-Time Custodian
Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking PT custodians to clean school buildings daily from 3pm6pm. CJIS Background Screening is required. Contact: Heather Parsons 410-641-3575 or hparsons@ worcesterprep.org
After School Program Aide
Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking a PT Aide for the afterschool program. This person will assist with the supervision of children in grades PK-6 including homework help and activities. Previous child care experience a plus. CJIS Background Screening required. Contact: Heather Parsons 410-641-3575 or hparsons@ worcesterprep.org
31806 Lake View Dr. Selbyville, DE 3 miles from MD/DE line
LINE COOKS SEASONAL BAR WAIT STAFF Please call Greg Fiore:
302.436.3200 or email:
gfiore@troon.com
Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842
Now hiring for the following full-time, year round positions for our resort hotel to join our busy and professional team: - Housekeepers
Now is the time to secure your year-round position!
We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life. People who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one. If this sounds like the perfect move for you or you want to find out more, stop by to complete an application.
Now Hiring Event Planner
Experienced Servers Experienced Line Cooks Office Manager
Great Pay • Flexible Hours Benefits • End of Year Bonus
Please apply online: www.difebos.com
Online www.oceancitytoday.com s d ie if s s la C Convenient, quick, no waiting, no calls ~ Days, nights and weekends Order Your
Or email your resume: difebos@aol.com
AUGUST 24, 2018
HELP WANTED
Now Hiring for a Seasonal Laundry Person & Seasonal Houseperson. Apply in person at the Sea Hawk Motel, 12410 Coastal Hwy, OCMD Century Taxi - Now hiring taxi drivers. Call Ken 443-2355664.
is now hiring for the following positions:
Y/R Exp. Hostess, Cooks, A/V Staff, Boutique Sales, Distillery Tour Guides, EMT & General Maintenance For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/employment
106 32nd St., Ocean City
Now Hiring For ALL Positions
Supervisory positions open for people with experience. Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round. Call 410-289-5762 or come in to the hotel to fill out an application
HELP WANTED
FT, YR HVAC Service Technician. Competitive wages. Experience necessary. Contact 410-213-0002.
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 Experienced Cleaner Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable. Call 443-513-4024. Only serious inquiries apply. Now Hiring. Go Cart Mechanic. Year-round employment. 410-289-9100
Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced Year-Round Bartender. Apply in Person. Rt. 50, West OC or call 410-7262158 & ask for Alex.
WORK ON THE BEACH RENTING UMBRELLAS AND CHAIRS. HOURS 9-5. CALL OR TEXT 410-726-0315.
Tow Truck Drivers Now Hiring Drivers for the Ocean City, Berlin area. Earn up to 35%
Call 443-497-0465
Hiring ALL Positions!!
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR FULL TIME LABORER Must have a valid driver’s license. Benefits offered.
Apply in person at Beachwood Inc. 11632 Worcester Hwy Showell, MD 21862
AUTOMOTIVE
Great Opportunities! We are a large Automotive Group with parts stores, service centers and used car dealership - and still growing. We have locations in the Rehoboth, Bethany and Ocean City areas. We are now accepting applications for additional: - Technicians - Lube Techs - MD State Inspectors - Sales Assoc./Managers Must have valid drivers license. We offer great pay & advancement opportunities. Co. matched retirement plan & more. Call: 302-249-7364 or 443-614-3740
for Selbyville & Fenwick Island locations Full time & Part time To apply go to: www.mygcjob.com
Become a Better You in 2018!
To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www. ChristinesBeautyShop.com
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RENTALS
Y/R, 3BR/3BA Townhouse Avail Now in OP. Gated community w/beautiful views of the new Yacht Club and harbor off front decks and views of the bay/OC off back decks. Elevator, garage and FP. Call 443-523-2838.
WINTER RENTAL The Blue Turtle Apartments. Opens 4pm, Sept. 3rd. Small 4-plex at 57th St., Oceanside. View at JuneWeek.com. 2BR, 1BA, furnished & all util. included. TERMS: Job required, no pets, no smoking inside & must be a low key single person who wants the apt. by him or herself so it will be a drama free winter for everyone involved. $700 a month & sec. dep is $350 which holds it till 9/3 as well. 410-4224780
Winter Rental - Oct. through May. Oceanfront, fully furnished. 2BR/2BA, Mid-rise w/elevator. No smoking, no pets. $800 a month + utilities. Call 410-703-1945.
Winter Rental. Oceanfront unit. Quiet building. October through May. Washer/dryer, fireplace. Top corner unit, very well furnished. No pets/smoking. 410-8043444, 410-524-6680 Year-Round Rentals available in West Ocean City. 2 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.
Female Roommates Wanted. Seasonal/YR cozy house to share. Safe neighborhood in OP. 2 rooms w/ shared bath $600/each. Utilities included. Just move in. Pets ok. No smoking. Employed females only. 703-597-5793.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
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REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE
3BR. 2BA Home Close to the Beach. No H.O.A. or Town taxes. Bishopville. $249,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555. Gorgeous 2019 PREMIERE Fifth Wheel RV. 4 slideouts. 42 ft. long. Self-contained, fully loaded. Fireplace, washer/dryer, air conditioned. Full sized appliances, awning. Sleeps 6-8 people. $45,000. 267-718-2428
LOTS LOTS&& ACREAGE ACREAGE
South Point 1.9 Acre Lot. Approved for well & septic permit. Overlooking Sinepuxent Bay. $329,900. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
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Volunteer Kathy Denk places the finishing touches on the Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County mural inside the ReStore, located in Berlin, on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Worcester Habitat for Humanity set to open ReStore
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its ReStore in Berlin, on Thursday, Aug. 30, at noon. Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Inc. is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global housing organization which seeks to help eliminate poverty housing by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. The nonprofit organization constructed a ReStore, which opens next week at 9026 Worcester Highway, in Berlin. Habitat ReStores are home improvement stores that accept donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, houseware and building materials, among other items. Proceeds from the sales of these items help Habitat’s work in Worcester County. Projects include critical repairs for existing homeowners and building projects for new properties. This is the first ReStore in the county. “ReStores provide a proven revenue stream for Habitat affiliates,” Andrea Bowland, executive director of Habitat
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for Humanity of Worcester County, said. “It’s always a challenge to raise money for nonprofits, and Habitat affiliates need to raise a significant amount of money because our mission focuses on construction, be it building new homes, or addressing critical issues with existing homes.” The ribbon-cutting will take place at noon, which will be followed by the 7,500-square-foot store’s official opening. The store will be open from 12-6 p.m. during the grand opening. Hours during grand opening week will be 12-6 p.m., Thursday through
Saturday. Regular store hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays. “It is estimated that every dollar in ReStore sales keeps 1.3 pounds out of landfills,” Bowland said. “Thus, the Worcester County ReStore will help lessen the burden on the Worcester County landfill. There are three categories of people who will benefit from the ReStore – shoppers, donors and volunteers. “Shoppers can expect to find everything from affordable appliances and See HABITAT Page 64
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Homebuyers that have been struggling to raise their credit score enough to qualify for a mortgage may be in luck. Major credit reporting firms have overhauled how they handle reporting negative credit information, and this change is resulting in millions of consumers experiencing a boost in their credit score. The credit boost is a result of a 2015 settlement between 31 state attorneys general and Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. Together, they created the National Consumer Assistance Plan which went into effect in the second half of 2017. The plan was designed to limit credit reporting errors that negatively impact scores. Under a new agreement with state regulators, non-loan items that went to collection firms – such as old gym memberships or traffic tickets – will be removed from consumers’ files. It was reported by a recent New York Federal Reserve study that consumers who had at least one collections account erased from their files saw an average gain of 11 percent in their credit scores. The report found that the number of people with a collections account on their credit report dropped from 33 million to 25 million between June 2017 and June 2018. The report was based on a sample of millions of anonymous credit reports from credit reporting firm Equifax. The report found that the population that was impacted by the change had lower credit scores to begin with. One third had a delinquency of some kind in their credit accounts compared to 8 percent of everyone else. In addition to the average 11-point increase in credit score, the study found that 18 percent of the sample saw gains of at least 30 points, but those who saw bigger boosts typically still had bad credit afterwards. “These borrowers will certainly benefit in the long run from the cleanup of their credit reports, since higher scores are associated with better access to credit, to the job market, and even to the rental housing market,” the New See NATL Page 64
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The Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County ReStore, located in Berlin, will officially be open for business on Thursday, Aug. 30.
Habitat ReStore to celebrate with ribbon cutting, Aug. 30 furniture for their own homes or rentals, to unique antiques and even new flooring and building materials,” she continued. “Donors revamping their homes, cleaning out storage units, attics, or garages, can simply call the ReStore to donate, knowing that their items aren’t being cast aside, they are instead being donated and then sold to help the local community.” Donations are still being accepted for the store’s grand opening. Gently used and new furniture, appliances and building materials will be accepted. However, articles such as clothes, most electronics, firearms and cribs will not be accepted. For a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable donations, visit habitatworcester.org/restore/what-we-accept. “The ReStore will always be accepting donations, as these items make up the store’s inventory,” Bowland said. “A
constant stream of donations is needed in order to stock the store and provide revenue. The more money we raise, the more families we can help within our local Worcester County community.” Those interested in donating items should email donations@habitatworcester.org or call 410-208-4440. Donations can either be picked Monday or Tuesday, or dropped off on Wednesday. “The donations ambassador or ReStore manager will discuss the items donors have and ask for photos to be emailed to ensure the ReStore is able to accept them,” Bowland said. “There are restrictions on the acceptance of certain regulated items, or due to the condition of items.” For more information about the ReStore, call 410-208-4440 or visit habitatworcester.org/restore or HabitatforHumanityWorcesterCounty on Facebook.
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Are you a Wartime Veteran Looking for a place to relax in Ocean City? Vacationing Legionnaires, come visit us at The American Legion, Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD, telephone (410)289-3166. Our Post is open from Noon until 10:00 PM during the week and Noon to 12:00 AM on the Weekend. Our kitchen is open from Noon until 8:00 PM, with the lowest prices around. Let us be your Post Home away from Home. If you are a local Veteran or a visiting Veteran and not a Legionnaire, We would like you to join the American legion. All you need is proof of your service during war time, your spouse and Children may become part of the legion Family too. Learn more about membership and our Post at http://www.alpost166.org, our Facebook Page at https://facebook.com/alpost166 or email us at alpost166@comcast.net, or you can call our Membership Chairman Tom Devaux at (302)500-1681. We are the Friendliest place in town for Veterans.
My Backyard and the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host a ribboncutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. The next day, My Backyard will have a grand-opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. My Backyard is a new business located in Manklin Square shopping center, 11312 Manklin Creek Road, in the South Gate of Ocean Pines. The shop offers wild bird seed, a large variety of feeders, bird baths and houses. In addition, it carries garden flags, wild honey, all-natural soaps, books and gardening supplies, among other items. Members of the community who are interested in learning more about My Backyard are invited. Refreshments will be served both days. Door prizes will be given away hourly on Saturday, Aug. 25. For more information, contact Maureen Kennedy at My Backyard, 410-2081479.
New addition Atlantic General Hospital recently announced that Anthony Perella, MD has returned to full-time practice on the Eastern Shore. Perella is a boardcertified pulmonologist with more than 18 years of experience in inpatient critical care as well as treatment of acute and chronic lung conditions in the office Anthony Perella setting. Perella joined the medical staff of Atlantic General Hospital in 2006 to provide intensivist care and outpatient pulmonary care, serving the Pocomoke community on a part-time basis for the past nine years. In June, he joined Atlantic General Primary and Specialty Care in West Fenwick, Delaware, and will provide care in both locations going forward. Perella earned his medical degree at Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara. He completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship and his residency in internal medicine at Cooper University Hospital through the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Camden, New .Jersey
Perella is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the Society of Critical Medicine, and the American College of Physicians. He is board certified in internal medicine, critical care and pulmonology. He is currently accepting new patients in his office at Atlantic General Primary and Specialty Care in West Fenwick, providing treatment for unexplained shortness of breath or cough, difficult-to-control asthma, COPD, sleep disorders, and interstitial lung diseases as well as screening for lung cancer. Perella also sees patients one day a week at Atlantic General Health System’s Pocomoke office. Appointments can be made by calling 302-564-0004.
Nominations Maryland Capital Enterprises is accepting nominations for the seventh annual Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The awards presentation will be held at Maryland Capital Enterprises’ annual celebration, Thursday, Nov. 15, at Salisbury University in the Assembly Hall of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons Building from 6-9 p.m. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. The winner will receive the Maryland Capital Enterprises Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award and a check for $2,000. Two runners up will each receive $500.
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Blushing Beauty features dresses and accessories
By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Blushing Beauty Boutique opened on March 1 in West Ocean City and offers an assortment of dresses and accessories. Owner Margie Calvello, since she was young, wanted to open a clothing store. “I grew up down here. I love the ocean and I love how it makes you feel,” she said. Calvello’s shop features new and slightly used dresses, which range in price from $10 to $50. She also sells accessories including hats, pocket books, beach bags and jewelry. Before going into the retail business, Calvello worked as a public servant. She worked at the state office in Caroline County, then for the Maryland Board of Elections in Queen Anne’s County for eight years. When she left the Board of Elections, Calvello wanted to build something on her own. “I have been looking for something here in Ocean City for the last two years,” Calvello said. Starting Sept. 1, Calvello will team up with Ocean City Pets and Spa, located next to her shop. Calvello plans to set up a photo booth for owners and their pets and offer dog treats in her store. She will also be selling “Pup Cakes,” all-natural peanut butter dog treats, and paint dogs’ nails. “I know that she is buying a backdrop screen to allow my customers to purchase pictures when they leave [the spa],” Katherine Slaughter, owner of Ocean City Pets and Spa, said. “She has a couple of local vendors that are making collars, leashes, homemade dog treats and cupcakes for purchase when their pets leave here.” Slaughter said she is happy to see local stores getting involved with the spa. “It’s good to have a community involvement,” Slaughter said. “This is
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Margie Calvello opened Blushing Beauty Boutique March 1 in West Ocean City. (Below) Her shop features new and slightly used dresses as well as accessories including hats, pocket books, beach bags and jewelry.
my second move this year because the building was sold that I was in, so just having community support and neighbor support from other businesses in the shopping center has been encouraging customers to make the move with me.” Blushing Beauty Boutique is located at 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City, off Route 611. The store is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 410-829-9713. The Ocean City Pet Spa is right next door to the boutique. It is opened Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon. For more information on the Ocean City Pet & Spa, call 410-8293240.
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NEW MEMBERS The Coastal Association of Realtors welcomed 22 new members during New Member Orientation on Aug. 15. Pictured, from left, are John Rego of Shamrock Realty Group in Ocean Pines; Marjorie Eckerd of Joe Maggio Realty in Rehoboth Beach; Cody Webster of ARE Pros in Seaford; Kimberly Clark of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty in Ocean Pines; Tara Wancowicz of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty in Ocean Pines; Brooks Decker of Condominium Realty in Ocean City; Jacqueline King of Esham Real Estate in Salisbury; Gaije Hallstrom of Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City; Chrystal Kromidas of Esham Real Estate in Salisbury; Kimberly Sentman of Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Salisbury; Donna Frankowski of Shamrock Realty Group in Ocean Pines; Torlondo Tucker of Whitehead Real Estate Executives in Salisbury; Francine McGoldrick of Long & Foster in Chincoteague; Lisa Shrieves of Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Salisbury; Anna Spann of Hileman Real Estate in Berlin; Dionne Carter of Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Salisbury; Lauren Buchanan of Hileman Real Estate in Berlin; Austin Cox of Long & Foster Real Estate in Salisbury; Rebecca Bowden of Safe Harbor Realty in Salisbury; Amber Waller of Whitehead Real Estate Executives in Salisbury; Tyrrell Brewington of Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Salisbury; and Chelsey Breitschwerdt of Whitehead Real Estate Executives in Salisbury.
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Eighth annual Ocean City Hotel Week begins Sunday
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Participating hotels will be offering free nights and discounts during the eighth annual Ocean City Hotel Week, which begins Sunday, Aug. 26. “Typically, in years past, the end of the season was always one that was slower because kids were going back to school and people had already vacationed in July, so the last week of August tended to be slow,” Susan Jones, director of Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association, said. “We thought we needed to create a business promotion to draw in some business at a time when it was needed.” Guests will have an opportunity to stay in oceanside and bayside hotels at discounted rates or even receive free nights to encourage more visitors to vacation in Ocean City toward the end of the summer. “Our association thought that with the success of Restaurant Week we could apply the same principles to the hotels, so we modeled it after Restaurant Week,” Jones said. The first Hotel Week kicked off in 2010. More than 17 properties are participating in this year’s Hotel
Week, including the Princess Royale on 91st Street, Beach Plaza Hotel on 13th Street and the Boardwalk, Flamingo Motel on 31st Street and Commander Hotel on 14th Street. “Since [Hotel Week’s inception] we have had schools start after Labor Day thanks to Gov. [Larry] Hogan,” Jones said. “So we have seen an uptick in the end of the season which is great, [though] it also could be because Hotel Week has been around for a while now, and people are waiting to get a good deal. “[Last year] we had seen more people coming and traveling at the end of August,” she continued. “I think there are people – especially that first week of September right after Labor Day – families with toddlers find it very appealing because they can get a great deal based off a promotion when it’s still gorgeous outside and everything is still open.” Hotel Week will take place from Sunday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 9. Hotel deals will not be offered during Labor Day weekend. For more information, visit oceancityhotelweek.com or call the tourism hotline at 1-800-OCOCEAN.
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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 11326 NEWPORT BAY DRIVE BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER C-23-CV-18-000172 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from George H. Fuhrer IV, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4685, folio 075, 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, September 10, 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 4685, folio 075, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5204, folio 338. 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 $50,000.00 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 7.00000% 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 there-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices after 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, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com AD # 69610 OCD-8/23/3t _________________________________ 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 740 NINTH ST. A/R/T/A 740 9TH ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 14, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4821, Folio 294 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $231,325.00, 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 11, 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 improve-
ments 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 $16,000 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 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
AUGUST 24, 2018 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. 131060-1) 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-8/23/3t _________________________________ 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 PURCHASER. Adjustment of current
AUGUST 24, 2018 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 OCD-8/16/3t _________________________________
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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 assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lien-
holder 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 _________________________________ 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 de-
PAGE 69 scribed 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 ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-8/9/3t _________________________________
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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 _________________________________ 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 _________________________________
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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 represen-
AUGUST 24, 2018 tative 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: August 09, 2018 OCD-8/9/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. 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
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COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-8/16/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Kathleen M. Conahan a/k/a Kathleen Winter Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. C-23-CV-18-000095
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 _________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning 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
Style N/A 2S 4D N/A 4D
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 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________
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.
Color SILVER SILVER SILVER BLUE BLUE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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 encompassed 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 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.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17514 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PAUL R. LEWIS Notice is given that Dennis E. Lewis, 10226 Everley Terrace, Lanham, MD 20706, was on August 10, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Paul R. Lewis who died on August 2, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of February, 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
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PAGE 72 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. Dennis E. Lewis 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: August 23, 2018 OCD-8/23/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17469 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARIA THERESIA ELLIS Notice is given that Erica Elizabeth Ellis, 6902 Spanker Drive, Burke, VA 22015, was on August 10,
2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Maria Theresia Ellis who died on May 18, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of February, 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 de-
livery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Erica Elizabeth Ellis 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: August 23, 2018 OCD-8/23/3t _________________________________ BP Fisher Law Group, LLP 174 Watertfront Street, Suite 400 Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Telephone (301) 599-7700 Tracey D. Jean-Charles William K. Smart Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Gina Persico John C Persico Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-16-000407
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Notice is hereby given, this 14th day of August, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property in these proceedings, reported by the Substitute Trustees, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of September, 2018, PROVIDED that a copy of this Notice be inserted in a newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of September, 2018. The report states the amount of sale of the property at 4 93rd Street Unit 502, Ocean City, MD 21842 (Trustees' Matter No. 15-01856), to be $167,365.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/23/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17248 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROSA O. CULP Notice is given that Gary F. Culp, 2018 Coulbourne Mill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804, was on February 01, 2018 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Rosa O. Culp who died on January 8, 2018, with a will. Further information can be ob-
AUGUST 24, 2018 tained 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. Gary F. Culp 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 23, 2018 OCD-8/23/1t _________________________________
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ORDINANCE 2018-11 RE: Aircraft Landing and Launching Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of August 20, 2018. Second reading is scheduled for September 4. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the August 20 agenda packet. This ordinance adds Article VI, Landing and Launching of Aircraft, to Chapter 58 Entitled Offenses and Miscellaneous Provision. OCD-8/23/1t _________________________________
Commentary
Time to consider special fire districts
The continuing conflict between volunteer fire companies and local governments is not unlike an inextinguishable coalseam fire — they smolder below the surface for years before the general population becomes aware of it. In both cases, friction can be the cause, as, in the case of these sub-surface coal fires, subterranean rocks grind back and forth, or, in the other instance, the missions of fire companies constantly rub up against the duties of government. The latter is evident in Berlin and Ocean City, where fire companies must serve jurisdictions that far exceed municipal boundaries, while local governments rightfully object to using municipal tax dollars to subsidize service to outlying areas. Infernal disagreements are inevitable. Fire companies can’t simply choose their areas of responsibility — that’s worked out by fire chief associations or county fire prevention bureaus to ensure the broadest possible coverage. Similarly, local governments must look out for their residents’ and taxpayers’ interests, which do not include providing fire protection for everyone within a several-mile radius. This is why the Town of Berlin insists that not one dollar of its tax revenue be spent on the fire company’s out-of-town Station 3, but it’s also why the fire company needs Station 3 and maintains a separate fund to build it. It’s also why the Ocean City officials apparently have asked the Worcester County Commissioners to assume full authority for West Ocean City coverage and why the Ocean City volunteers must respond regardless of who gets the tab. Even though the county contributes significantly — and equally — to all county fire departments, it may no longer be enough to cover residential growth in unincorporated areas. It could be that the only way to eliminate the friction between the towns and fire companies is to spare the towns by creating out-of-town fire districts with special taxing authority, and district boards to provide oversight. Most likely, such a move would spark protests in these areas, but that would be fairer than the current situations and could prevent the occasional conflagration that all parties involved would prefer to avoid.
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Improving vocabulary
After many years of cultivating and employing an extensive list of swear words, I’m cleaning up my language. After all, when people 60 years younger than I am point at the counter at 7-Eleven and say, “I want that ______ candy bar, Mama!” and Mama says, “You ain’t getting’ no ______ candy bar!” it’s time for a change. There’s just no shock value left when an 8-year-old kid talks like he just got back from a five-year stint as a deckhand on a tramp steamer. By I don’t know Stewart howCuriously, I came to be so … so … Dobson “salty,” as the expression goes. My father never cursed. Not once in his moderately long life did I ever hear him utter, wail or whisper a single profanity. For all I know, he was the only soldier in WWII who carried a notebook of clean exclamations to be employed on certain occasions. “Duck!” he probably said, as a German tank bore down on him and his platoon, “It’s a procreating Panzer tank! Those German offspring of unwed couples!” It was his position, you understand, that swearing was a sign of a weak vocabulary, which might explain my constant need for a thesaurus. He did once tell me, though, that he learned to swear in Arabic during the war and offered as proof, “shufte lafat naba’at.” I never knew its meaning and he wouldn’t tell me, but he did warn me never to repeat it. All of which makes me wonder how I became so accomplished in the art of muttering
maledictions (See? My vocabulary is getting better by the minute). Besides the encounter with the malevolent little crumb-crusher at the convenience store, a more recent experience brought home the point that I need to do better. It occurred when I was paddling alone in my fishing kayak and hooked into something larger than my usual wallet-size version of a real fish. It pulled my boat this way and that, forward and around until it came to the surface and — flap! — Moby flounder jumped the hook and swam away. “You ________!” I exclaimed. Moments later, a voice floated over from a boat some 75 yards away: “I — thought — you — were — fishing — for — flounder, not _________s!” the nice lady yelled, one word at a time, across the open water. What’s — the — size — limit — on — _________s anyway? Ha—ha—ha—ha!” There’s something about the speed of sound, distance and purposely inserted pauses that makes laughter of this nature sound somewhat less than spontaneous. It comes across with the cadence a galley master uses when he bellows orders to the oarsmen: “stroke — stroke — stroke.” Ha — ha — ha, therefore, sounds more like sarcasm. I had to respond, of course, and dragged up what I knew to be the most emphatic, totally demoralizing, soul-torching, worst curse of all time: “shufte lafat naba’at,” I bellowed back. And then I heard her say, “That’s amazing, Omar, he just spoke Arabic for, ‘I saw a turnip.’” So yes, it’s clearly way past time for a change.
Letters Banner planes already worse than offshore wind
Editor, Over the past year, there has been a heated debate involving the offshore wind project in Ocean City. Despite that fact the project would add 9,700 new jobs in Maryland, make significant contributions to our state tax revenues, and result in more than 1.8 billion in new in-state spending Mayor Meehan and the Ocean City Council have maintained opposition to the project. Both the mayor and City council have taken a position saying the turbines would be an “eyesore” and “ruin the view” our beaches provide. However, their stance on protecting the view and what is considered an eyesore seems to drastically change in other areas. Every single day those who visit our beaches see massive banner airplanes and big boats covered in advertising that block the view of both the sky and ocean. These boats and planes are also a lot closer and easier to see than the turbines that would be constructed 17 miles offshore.
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If Mayor Meehan and the council are going to continue the narrative that turbines will ruin the view and are eyesores, they should at least be constant by banning eyesores like banner airplanes and advertising boats that block the view from our beaches. If not, they should stop lying to the public about the project and allow this economic opportunity to be built on the lower shore without having hypocritical and weak arguments coming from officials fighting against the best interests of the region. Jared Schablein Chair of the Lower Shore Progressive Caucus
In defense of association actions regarding geese
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to the editor
Editor, After reading the drippingly sarcastic letter from Charlie Lusco, I have to say that I am one of those who are in support of removal of the O.P. geese. Guess that will give him one more person whose character he attacks in his diatribe against anyone viewing
Have an opinion? We invite you to share it, but all letters are subject to verification, so please include your name and phone number. All letters are subject to editing for space and to protect the author and this newspaper from legal action. Email letters to editor@oceancitytoday.net. For questions, call 410-723-6397. the removal as a good thing. If he and the others care so much about the geese, they should at least use the proper name, which is Canada Geese. Several years ago, the DNR suggested finding the nests & oiling or vigorously shaking the eggs then returning them to the nests. That way the females will continue to sit on the eggs that will never hatch. Thus, fewer little geese and less population growth. The report came back that several dozen nests had been treated as directed, which was a drop in the bucket, but at least a good start. I
don’t recall hearing if this was ever done again in following years, which would have been a big help. I agree that Canada Geese are beautiful creatures, but don’t ever think they are defenseless. Their beak can put a real hurt on you and their wing could break your arm. That O.P. group provided meals to people who, many days, have little to eat. I can’t help but wonder if the people in O.P. who whine and cry about those 296, ever react the same way about the chicken, turkey, pigs, cattle, fish and crabs that they eat daily. Just a thought. Betty-Lou Bowman Ocean Pines
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Hartman: Use city funds to get good bands Continued from Page 1 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 authorized the funding levels at its April 16 meeting and asked the event producers to draft an MOU to cement the arrangement. Special Events Coordinator Lisa Mitchell said since filing a private event application in April, the show producers have worked with city department heads to create a draft MOU to establish responsibilities for the applicant and town. “Two modifications have been discussed today between the city and the producers,” she said. “We would like to be more specific about the financial agreement covering the entertainers [and have] the producer not only provide financial statements, but also the entertainment contracts and riders.” Councilman Wayne Hartman requested clarity on how the city contribution would be dispersed. “The $198,000 is going to be strictly limited to covering entertainment and directly paid to the entertainers and not LLC’s that may support the entertainers?” he said. Mitchell said the intent was to have the MOU permit producers to use city funding for entertainer appearance fees and support expenses. Hartman requested assurance regarding support expenses. “Can we make sure those support expenses paid are not entities owned or regulated by any of the three people putting on the festival?” he said. “It’s no reflection on them, but learning from history I think it’s important that we do that.” Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott said there may be instances where fees are paid to Giblin. “One of the entities is a lighting and sound expert so those services that would be provided to have this event would be paid,” she said.
Assuring that producers use the funds for entertainment and related services and not advertising or other expenses was a priority for Hartman. “They can’t create an LLC and pay themselves for transporting entertainers to Ocean City,” he said. “It’s all money that’s paid out to other entities.” Tentatively budgeted to cost about $265,000, organizers have pledged to contribute at least $45,000. The venue costs are estimated at $67,000, with marketing costs of roughly $35,000. Musical acts and athletes are budgeted at around $127,000. Special Events Director Frank Miller said Abbott would oversee event-related payments made by the town. “Donna gets to vet everything that comes in,” he said. “Those payments would be for headline entertainment appearance fees [and] support expenses.” Miller also said Giblin will be providing the bulk of lighting, video, audio and staging required. “He is covering most of that himself as his investment,” he said. “If they receive a rider from a particular act … to be consistent with what they’re touring with … you may have elements that are going to have to go back to one of those entities.” Assuring that musical acts are of the quality that would lure in attendees in future years was the crux of Hartman’s argument. “I just want to make sure that this money is being used to bring in entertainment above and beyond what we see at Springfest and Sunfest,” he said. Councilwoman Mary Knight expressed confidence in the fiscal oversight provided by Abbott. “She’s the one that will approve or not approve,” she said. “That’s a safeguard in this process, not that we need any, but just to protect everybody.” With the entertainment selection process still underway, Hoffman said See MUSIC Page 76
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Endless Summer Surf Shop owner Salty Selt, right, responds to concerns regarding entertainment costs for next year’s Jellyfish Festival, while Live Wire Media’s Brad Hoffman observes the proceedings, as the pair seek City Council approval for a memo of understanding, Monday.
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Music, sports basis of family-friendly event Continued from Page 75 the event’s merit stems from live music. “The $198,000 will go to top-line entertainment that will be bigger, better and stronger than what we’ve ever see in Ocean City on the beach,” he said. “Our goal is to put together a quality family event that will bring those kind of acts back … every year.” Selt said he could appreciate Hartman’s anxiousness about fiscal allocations. “You want your dollars allocated to the appearance fees for the entertainment and the athletes,” he said. Just prior to Monday’s meeting, Selt spoke to Giblin, whose company produces roughly 660 shows annually, regarding potential performers. “Just for Christian acts, he’s in contact with King and Country, Big
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Daddy Weave, Skillet and Switchfoot,” he said. Potential main stage headliners include Journey, the Beach Boys, the Foo Fighters or Michael Franti and Spearhead. “The country possibilities, include Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels and Hunter Hayes,” he said. “Everybody he’s talked to and mentioned the Jellyfish Festival … when he said this is going to be a first-time event on the sand oceanfront in Ocean City, 100 percent said, ‘We’re in.’” Selt said the initial goal is to work within budget constraints for maximum entertainment value. “This is a formula that is going to take weeks, if not months, of planning so we can come up with a con-
cept we think will draw the most people and maintain a family event,” he said. “Maybe by Thanksgiving we can present several scenarios.” To alleviate concerns, Councilman Dennis Dare suggested Miller could provide regular updates to the Recreation & Parks Committee. “We’re 10 months out,” he said. “There’s going to be some twists and turns in the planning.” Knight said regular reports would keep the event in the public consciousness. “This is right when most schools are out [so] it can be the first family fun weekend in Ocean City,” she said. To address Hartman’s concerns, Mayor Rick Meehan suggested the motion to approve specify the city’s $198,000 contribution would cover
the costs of the entertainment contracts. City Attorney Heather Stansbury, who noted the MOU would be specific to city-owned venues, said the agreement would be further reviewed by legal staff. The council voted 6-0, with president Lloyd Martin absent, to approve the MOU. In response to concerns about funding streams, Hoffman said the event producers have no intentions of establishing secondary companies to siphon off funds. “In my mind, there is no way we’re setting anything up here and are going to do anything disingenuous to our own town that we live in,” he said. “There is a certain amount of trust here.”
Continued from Page 1 previously worked with Ocean City on two additional expansions of the convention center, since the original expansion in 1996. Noccolino said legislative approval for the funding is still required, but that numerous existing clients are eagerly awaiting the expanded capacity. “This hasn’t passed the Senate yet, but we feel confident it will,” he said. “I’m working with 17 different groups vying for space. In 2016, we turned down no less than eight groups, both in and out of state, because of space limitations.” With events now booking into 2022, Noccolino is hopeful the third phase expansion can be completed within two years. The additional 30,000 square-feet would allow clients the ability to en-
hance their event with expanded vendors or presentations he said. Mathias said the Stadium Authority originally pledged support for the third phase expansion in 2016. “When the 2017 budget came out on the Senate side, I got a commitment for $20 million over 3 years,” he said. “The town received $500,000 last year and was scheduled to receive $858,000 this year and then the balance [of] $18M million next year.” In April, Mathias said end-of-session challenges temporarily stymied the final funding being allocated. “The Stadium Authority came this year and put in a bill but didn’t cross file it in the Senate,” he said. “It sat in the House all the way until the day before we adjourned.” The earlier sums were both pre-
authorized, as was the current sum, Mathias said. “The pre-authorization is there for the $18.5 million in the capital budget … so the Board of Public Works can pass state bonds,” he said. Last week, Hogan said legislation will be submitted for the 2019 session to allow the Stadium Authority the needed capacity to finance the project. “Whether it’s the capital budget or a bill that authorizes the Stadium Authority to sell the bond, it has to go through a legislative process,” Mathias said. Noccolino said the state’s return on investment, which had been 2.5to-1 before the first phase expansions in 2009, have continued to grow. “Estimated tax revenues generated from convention center operations at the state level equate to an 8.7 to 1 ratio of fiscal benefit to cost,” he said. “Our goal is a 10-to-1 ratio when phase three is completed.”
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(Aug. 24, 2018) The Ocean City Police Department has made some changes to its longstanding Citizens Police Academy and is now hosting it in partnership with the Ocean Pines Police Department, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Berlin Barracks. This partnership will give participants a look at law enforcement, not only in the resort but across Worcester County. “We are excited to partner with our allied agencies and welcome citizens from across Worcester County to learn more about law enforcement in our area,” said Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro. “This program allows police to build relationships with community members and we are looking forward to sharing that experience with our partners.” The academy dates back to 1994, when Ocean Pines Police Chief Dave Massey served as the then-chief of OCPD. Massey, who will be back in action at this year’s Citizens Police Academy in Ocean City, is proud to see the academy grow into a county-wide initiative. “One of the most successful programs I implemented as Chief of the Ocean City Police Department was the Citizens Police Academy,” Massey said.
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Digital conversion progress report touts improvements Modernization in Worcester classrooms benefits both teachers and students
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) Coordinator of Digital Learning Diane Schultz presented a progress report on digital conversion to Worcester County Board of Education during the monthly Board of Education meeting in Newark on Tuesday. The report discussed the past four years of transitioning and adapting to new technology as older equipment becomes obsolete. Four years ago, Worcester County Public Schools had three desktop computers in every classroom, every teacher had a desktop computer, access to Wi-Fi was limited and few digital programs were being accessed for instructional purposes, she said. “We’ve come a long way to having Wi-Fi access,” Schultz said. “When we first started digital conversion, people were shocked when Wi-Fi worked. Now if it doesn’t work they don’t know what do to. It happens on such a rare occasion.” Today, every teacher has access to the same devices students are using. Worcester County Public Schools has provided students with 1,591 iPads, 3,076 Chromebooks and 2,142 Laptops. Digital management has also been updated and expanded. There are 13 technology coaches between the 14 public schools who assist teachers with digital learning products, inven-
tory and device management, set up and building and maintaining school websites. Four technicians and one network administrator were also included to the public-school system, to diagnose and remove spyware, malware or viruses and repair technology as needed. “We’ve talked about changing out how we teach and how we learn, and we need digital products to do that,” Schultz said. New digital media and instructional sites have been incorporated into the school system as well. Programs such as Office 365, Learning Management System, Defined STEM, Discovery Education Streaming Video, Pearson Realize, ORIGO, TCI, Math Tech Books, Fitnessgram, Dreambox, Read 180, Math 180, System 44, Grad Point and APEX Learning have been included into the new systems. Even some textbooks have been digitalized, meaning less paper and materials for the students to hoist around the school campus. It has also become easier to personalize teaching methods for a variety of students. “A teacher can now, much easier than before, create four or five different assignments for four or five different students in their classroom,” Schultz said. “If you have advanced students, if you have students who are below grade level, they can read the same article but it’s written in language they can [understand].” The board commended the advances made towards digitizing education and providing more personalized methods of teaching.
Delmarva Power: Before you dig, remember to call 8-1-1 (Aug. 24, 2018) Delmarva Power reminds all customers and contractors to call 811 before digging so utilityowned underground lines can be identified and marked. While incidents of damage to Delmarva Power’s electric and natural gas systems have been reduced by 35 percent since 2014, an underground utility line is damaged every six minutes nationwide. The Common Ground Alliance, the national association that promotes the 811 phone number and safe digging practices, reminds everyone that striking an underground electric or natural gas line can cause serious injury, damages and service interruptions. Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants a call to 811. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects
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able to attract investment to our community in a way that we have never done before,” he said. “We are ready for deal-making and our message is simple – bring your offer to the table.” “I am looking forward to working with the City of Pocomoke to facilitate growth and job creation through the sale of this acreage,” Mears said. For more information on the available acreage Pocomoke City has to offer contact Mears at merry.mears@svn.com or call 410-543-2440.
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(Aug. 24, 2018) A total of 400 Wor-Wic Community College students have been recognized for superior performance by being named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. Worcester County students who maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while taking six or more credit hours during the spring semester include: Berlin: Alison Alvarado, Alexander Apodaca, Jessica Bennett, Lindsay Brittingham, Liana Caudill, Angela Chronister, Matthew Cooper, Daniel Dell’orso, Thuc Uyen Do-Balster, Kaitlyn Drennan, Nicholas Fleming, Taylor Frederick, Sandra Garcia Moreno, Mary Garwood, Nicholas Gerthoffer, Danee Glass, Michael Hamblin, Samantha Hill, Chelsea Hulburd, Kristan Hunchuck, Robert Kramer II, Michael Kreiner, Kevin Lloyd, Jill Loppnow, Josiah Magee, Tifanee Mask, Isabel Nava-Guzman, Marisa Newcomb, Amanda Parsons, Trek Schuler, Tayler Smith, Tessa Snyder, Emily Strickland, Jillian Swistak, Daniel Tyndall, Dennis Watson and Ashley Zlotorzynski. Bishopville: Brett Berquist, Rachel Erickson, Damian Lockhart, Jacob Orash and Mary Zimmer.
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Board approves new dumpster By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) The Worcester County Dental Clinic in Berlin will have less difficulty disposing of its refuse when the property receives a dumpster twice the size of the current one. County Public Works Director John Tustin on Tuesday received the county commissioners’ approval of his request to replace a two-yard dumpster on the parking lot there with a four-yard version. “The dental office will continue to have access to it no charge,” Tustin said during the meeting. “It will also provide access to some other businesses around that parking area to utilize that dumpster.” Berlin will empty the dumpster two or three times a week. Parking spaces will not be inhibited by the larger dumpster. Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw interjected a few questions into the hearing regarding the convenience of a larger container, and whether it would create liabilities to the county by having private business using it. According to Tustin, the county owns the property where the container resides but doesn’t own the dumpster itself. “What liabilities will it cost to us [then],” Lockfaw asked.
“[The town] is using it already,” Tustin said. “The residents are already using [the smaller one] so it’s not going to make much of a difference.” Disputes regarding the use of the container took place during the hearing. “Just because they take it upon themselves to use it, doesn’t mean that gives them the right to use it,” Lockfaw said. County Attorney Maureen Howarth also asked about the location. “Are they walking on the property? Are they driving through the property,” she asked. Businesses will be walking across the property, according to Tustin. The request was eventually granted approval by the commissioners.
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By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) This week, 80 years ago, the Central Office for Jewish Emigration was established in Vienna, Austria. Three years earlier, the Reich government had begun the process of legislating discrimination against the Jews, in what is now known as the Nuremberg Laws. In his speech introducing the Laws, der Führer explained that, if the “Jewish problem” could not be solved by these laws, it, “...must then be handed over by law to the National Socialist Party for a final solution.” But, what was the “Final Solution?” We know what it came to be. By 1938, the thinking had not become crystallized. Many ideas had been floated, such as shipping the Jews to either Palestine or Madagascar. The Central Office for Jewish Emigration was established at Prinz Eugen Strasse in Vienna. The order establishing the Central Office stated that it would be responsible for dealing with the following matters: 1) the creation of opportunities for emigration through negotiations for entry permits with a competent German and other emigration organizations; 2) obtaining the foreign currency required for emigration; 3) establishment and supervision of professional retraining centers; 4) cooperation with travel agencies and shipping companies to ensure the technical arrangements for emigration; 5) supervision of Jewish political and other emigration associations with regards to their attitude concerning emigration; and 6) issuing guidelines to, and continuous contact with, all offices connected with the emigration of Jews from Austria. Adolf Eichmann was tasked with organizing the office. Although born in Germany, he moved to Austria with his family when he was eight, after his mother died. In 1932, he joined the Austrian Nazi Party and the Austrian SS. When the Nazis ascended to power in 1933, he returned to Germany. He was first assigned to the administrative offices of Dachau concentration camp. Within a year, he was transferred to Berlin. In 1937, he was sent to Palestine with his superior, Herbert Hagen, to investigate the possibilities of emigration. With the Anschluss (annexation) with Austria, he returned to Vienna. Under Eichmann, the Central Office operated so efficiently, that it “facilitated” the emigration of 110,000 Jews from Austria, between August 1938 and June 1939. Its efforts were so successful that it became a model
for the national Reich Central Office which was formed in 1939. It was even called the “Vienna Model.” With its creation, Eichmann relocated to Berlin, where he worked under, and came to the attention of, Reinhardt Heydrich. Heydrich invited him to attend the Wansee Conference, as recording secretary in January 1942. In preparation for the Conference, Eichmann prepared a list of countries, with an estimate of each country’s Jewish population. The list was divided into those areas under German control — The “A” List — and the remaining countries — The “B” List. At the conference, held in a beautiful villa on a lake in the Berlin suburb of Wansee, representatives of all areas of the German bureaucracy gathered — Party, military, government, judiciary, labor — and decided on the “Final Solution” to the Reich’s “Jewish Problem.” The HBO movie “Conspiracy,” starring Kenneth Branaugh as Heydrich and Stanley Tucci as Eichmann, does a masterful job of depicting the conference. In 1944, as the Red Army approached, the Hungarian government of Adm. Miklos Horthy was desperately looking for a way out. But the Germans moved in, in Operation Marita and removed the admiral and installed Ferenc Szálasi, who, like all of the other Axis leaders, took the title “Leader,” which, in Hungarian is Nemzetvezetö. With the Wehrmacht and SS came Eichmann. Up until that time, the Hungarian government had not participated in the “Final Solution.” With massive assistance from Eichmann, that changed. In the space of a few months, Eichmann oversaw the deportation of 440,000 Jews from Hungary, with most bound for Auschwitz. As the war ended, Eichmann was captured by the U.S. forces, but they didn’t know what they had, so he was able to give them the slip. He ultimately, with the help of the Catholic Church, was able to make his way to Argentina, where he lived with his wife and four sons in a house on Garibaldi Street in Buenos Aires. In 1959, Israel’s Mossad learned of Eichmann’s location and began planning to apprehend and bring him to justice. On May 11, 1960, after months of surveillance, Mossad agents captured him as he was returning home from his job. Ten days later, he was spirited out of Buenos Aires to Israel on an El Al commercial flight. The news was met with joy in Israel and anti-Semitic rioting in Buenos Aires. On April 11, 1961, his trial began in Continued on Page 86
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 84 Jerusalem, before a three-judge panel. Eichmann faced a 15-count indictment, including the charge of “Crimes Against Humanity.” While he was in court, Eichmann sat in a bulletproof glass booth with two guards. The trial ended on Aug. 14, 1961. The court delivered its verdict of “Guilty” on all 15 counts on Dec, 11, 1961. Four days later “The Man in the Glass Booth” was sentenced to die by hanging. The verdict was affirmed by the Supreme Court on May 29, 1962. Two days later, his petition for clemency was rejected by the president. Shortly after midnight, June 1, 1962, SS Obersturmbannführer Otto Adolf Eichmann was hung, his body cremated and his ashes dispersed over international waters. Eichmann’s execution remains the only nonmilitary execution in Israel.
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OBITUARIES HERBERT L. HARMON Willards Herbert L. Harmon, age 85, of Willards, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Ocean City and was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Hastings Harmon. Herbert retired from Delmarva Grain Herbert Harmon as a supervisor. He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Willards Vol. Fire Co., Wicomico County Fire Police and past member of the Willards Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Darlene B. Harmon of Willards; two daughters, Debbie White and husband, Ed, and Hilda Baker and husband, Tom, all of Pittsville; three grandchildren, Shane Baker, Ethan Baker and Brent White; two step-grandchildren, Clara Ellingsworth and Helen Ellingsworth; and six great-grandchildren, Sarah Baker, Thomas Baker, Riley White, Reagan White, Elijah White and Emerson White. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 43 years, Alice Harmon, in 1997; a grandson, Thad White; a brother, James Harmon; and a sister, Helen Birch. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at the Willards Lions Club with Rev. Danny Travers and Rev. Joyce Cofield officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Willards Volunteer Fire Company, 7370 Main St., Willards, Maryland 21874, or to New Hope United Methodist Church, c/o Isabelle White, 609 Manor Dr., Salisbury, Maryland 21801. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. SETA RAE MARTIN Ocean City Seta Rae Martin, age 63, died on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 at her home. Born in Syracuse, New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sona Aiqouni Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Martin. Surviving, are her Seta Martin sons, Russell Guy Martin and his wife, Jamie Lynn, and Douglas Reed Martin, all of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and step-mother Diane Miller of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There are two grandchildren, Kara Alyse Martin and Hailey Paige Martin. Also surviving is her brother, Robert Miller, of Glendale, Arizona; sister, Ann Miller Hall of Lancaster; step-sister, Colleen Miller of PittsContinued on Page 87
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 86 burgh, Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews. Seta was loving and gifted, she lived her life to serve others. Her early career was spent in the Chambersburg Hospital ER, where her coworkers called her “Miss Hospitality” for her warm demeanor and ability to make others feel comfortable and cared for. Seta and Rick moved from Chambersburg to Ocean City in 2004. In her later years, after surviving breast cancer, she became a certified yoga and fitness instructor. She was a source of light to everyone she knew, and saw the good in every person she met. A service will be scheduled at a later date in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and Ocean City, Maryland. A donation in her memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. JOHN GILBERT BARRETT Berlin John “Jack” Gilbert Barrett, 79, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at his home. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he spent his early childhood in Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia, and Baltimore, Maryland. He moved to Berlin with his family in 1951 when his father, Charles Gilbert Barrett, purchased the Berlin Chevrolet dealership, and naming it, Barrett Chevrolet. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Jacobs. Also by three adored children with Christie Williams, Karen Ray Barrett Clayland of Berlin, Charles David Barrett of Thousand Oaks, California, and William Gilbert
Ocean City Today Barrett and wife, Jennifer, of San Francisco, California. He was very proud of his six grandchildren, Kevin, Jacob, Katherine, Zachary, Siena and Jameson, John Barrett and one great-grandson, Kayden, and especially his beloved two sisters and husbands, Elizabeth “Betsy” and Richard Ludlam, and Jeanne and Clark Hamilton; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Gilbert and Regina Moroney Barrett, and two siblings, Eileen Vilkas and James “Jim” Barrett. Mr. Barrett was a 1956 Stephen Decatur High School graduate in the National Honor Society. He attended University of Maryland and was the president of Kappa Alpha fraternity. He enjoyed his college summers in Ocean City running the Phillips Beach Plaza beach stand. In the fall of 1958, looking to see the world, he took a transatlantic voyage to Europe. Thereafter, he dedicated over 43 years of his life to the family business, Barrett Chevrolet, alongside of his father, and brother, Jim. Highlighted was their national Chevrolet Service Supremacy Award for exceptional customer service during the 70’s and 80’s. Mr. Barrett was always community minded and initiated and was the founding president of the BerlinOcean City Jaycees, and was also the president of the Berlin Lions Club, on the Finance Committee of Holy Savior and Saint Mary’s Parish Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a board member of Worcester County GOLD. His heart and spirit were always vested in serving and supporting others, many deeds unknown. In addi-
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tion, for many years he was a Peninsula Bank board director. Mr. Barrett enjoyed fishing with friends and family, was an avid Baltimore Colts and Baltimore Ravens fan, a daily follower of the stock market, coin collector, and took pleasure in the occasional dinner at the horse track. In his later years, he especially loved his family vacations with his wife, children and grandchildren, as well as time with his precious dog, Rosie. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, with visitation prior at Holy Savior Church in Ocean City. Internment and reception was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Worcester County GOLD, P.O. Box 39, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, worcestercountygold@gmail.com or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Funeral Home, P.A. 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family. JANET B. LYONS Fenwick Island Janet B. Lyons, age 85, of Fenwick Island, died July 4, 2018 at home surrounded by family and friends. Janet was born in Roxana, Delaware and was the daughter of the late Ernest Bunting and Florence Lekites Ewell and step-father Robert Wilson Ewell. Janet graduated from Selbyville High School in 1951 and the Delaware Hospital School of Nursing in Wilmington, Delaware in 1954. After her marriage she lived in Claymont, Delaware; Puerto Ordaz and Caracas, Venezuela; Wayne, New Jersey; Cincinnati and Worthington, Ohio; before retiring in Fenwick Is-
land 27 years ago. She worked as a registered nurse for Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati and retired from Ohio State University Hospitals in ColumJanet Lyons bus, Ohio. She was a member of St. Matthews By The Sea United Methodist Church in Fenwick Island and a member of the prayer group. She also served on the Historical Society of Fenwick Island. Janet always put her family first and loved all who crossed her path in life. She was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, nurse and friend. Her positivity and warmth spread to all who knew her. Her unrelenting selflessness when caring for those she loved was admired by all. To say that her extraordinary soul and spirit will be missed by many would be a vast understatement. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Carlton H. Lyons, Jr.; two sons, Keith C. Lyons and wife, Nancy, of Powell, Ohio, and Wayne W. Lyons of Fenwick Island; and five grandchildren, Jennifer, Macy, Abigail, Delaney and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her brother, Conrad Bunting. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 at St. Matthews By The Sea United Methodist Church. Friends may call one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: St. Matthews By The Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island, Delaware 19944, or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, Delaware 19963. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com Continued on Page 88
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 87 HAROLD WOLF LEVY Bishopville Harold Wolf Levy, age 88, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Isadore Herman Levy and Leah Oden Saltzman Levy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Conaway Harold Levy Levy. Surviving, are his children, Gary Levy, Sr. (Jeanne) of Frederick, Mark Levy (Ann) of Raceland, Kentucky, Alison Harman (late Robert Harman) of Bishopville, and Glen Levy (Jodi) of Selbyville, Delaware. There are seven grandchildren, Gary Robert Levy, Jr. (Christin) of Richmond, Virginia, Bethany Hollaway (Don) of Great Mills, Maryland, Pam Moyer (Jack) of Bel Air, Maryland, Dustin Levy of Pittsville, Brooke Tribbitt (Kyle) of Frankford, Delaware, Robert Harman, III (Trey) and his fiancée, Allison, of Bishopville, and Tricia Holland of Selbyville. There are nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Marvin Stanley Levy of Winter Springs,
Ocean City Today Florida; a sister, Adele Gertrude Friedman of Oviedo, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Levy had worked in retail sales at Hamburgers Men’s Clothing Store in Baltimore and Salisbury. He was also the owner of Buster Brown Shoe Store in Salisbury. He was an avid fan of the Orioles and Ravens, and enjoyed singing karaoke. Cremation followed his death. Entombment will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice at the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. EDWARD L. YOUNG Berlin Edward L. Young, age 88, of Berlin died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Edward was born in Hinsdale, New Hampshire and was the son of the late Paul E. and Leona (Packard) Young. He was employed by Ocean Down for 35 years as the general manager. He was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association. He is survived by a son, Nathan C.
Young of Berlin; a brother, Arnold Young of Vermont; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many many extended grandchildren and greatEdward Young grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark E. Young; daughter, Anne K. Smith; sister, Beverly Nolan; granddaughter, Morgan Smith; and long-time companion, Mary Lazur. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 at St. Matthews by the Sea U.M. Church, 1000 Coastal Hwy. in Fenwick Island. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. VINCE EDWARD LITTLETON Berlin Vince Edward Littleton, age 54, of Berlin died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Vince was born in Salisbury and was the son of the late Vincent G. and Gloria (Tingle) Littleton. He was employed by Worcester County Public Works as a heavy
AUGUST 24, 2018 equipment operator and was an avid motorcycle rider. He is survived by a son, Phillip V. Littleton (Kristen) of Berlin; a daughter, Hannah E. Littleton Vince Littleton of Parsonsburg; loving companion, April M. Burchette; a brother, David Littleton of Bishopville; a sister, Tracy Davis of Ocean Pines; and four grandchildren, Makenzie, Tenley, Sawyer and Isabelle. A funeral service will be held at noon on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with a visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38101. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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Record payout for Poor Girls Open; $130,000 to ACS
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 24, 2018) It was another record year for the Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open fishing tournament, despite registering a few boats less than last year. A total of 725 lady anglers fished on 149 boats during the 25th annual Open, held Aug. 16-18. A record $229,565 – an increase of about $6,600 from 2017 – was paid out to tournament winners. But probably the most important number is the amount donated to the American Cancer Society. Event organizers presented $125,000 last year and, for 2018, they gave a check for $130,000 to representatives of the cancer organization during Sunday’s awards banquet at Harrison’s Harbor Watch at the Ocean City inlet. “It went very well. We were very pleased to have 149 boats. It was just a really nice event,” Earl Conley, codirector of the Poor Girls Open, said. “The prize money was a record and so was the American Cancer Society check, and our sponsors really stepped up this year. “Thank you to all the ACS volunteers, captains, mates and angers. Without them this all wouldn’t be possible,” Conley added. The mantra for the 25th annual Open was “March to a Million” and the goal was accomplished. Since 2005, the total donated to the American Cancer Society by the Harman family through the tournament and other events has reached $1,000,060, according to Shawn Harman, owner of Fish Tales and Bahia Marina and co-director of the tournament. “It’s an honor to help so many fight this terrible disease,” he said. “It’s the survivors and the community that make our tournament successful.” Mary Bellis, senior community development manager, Northeast Region, for the American Cancer Society Inc., was on hand for the tournament activities and weigh-ins at Fish Tales and attended the awards banquet. “There was never any doubt that the ‘March to a Million’ would be exceeded,” Bellis said. “This family takes this cause seriously and their commitment is translated to the hard work that guarantees success.” This was her first year as the American Cancer Society staff partSee ABSOLUT Page 90
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Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open organizers present a check for $130,000 to representatives of the American Cancer Society during Sunday’s tournament awards banquet at Harrison’s Harbor Watch in Ocean City.
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The Bent Tent team took first and third place in the dolphin division of the 25th annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open, held Aug. 16-18. Brittany Grove landed the heaviest dolphin of the tournament – a 36.3-pounder. The fish was worth $15,270. Tasha Davis-Lockart boated a 20.7pound dolphin. The team received an additional $5,508.
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The Absolut Pleasure team took first place in the billfish released division of the 25th annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open. The ladies released 12 white marlins and won $120,965. Junior angler Rilyn Romero released three of them. She was presented $1,000.
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Absolut Pleasure team wins $120K Continued from Page 89 ner for the Poor Girls Open. “It has been amazing to see the dedication and creativity of the Harman family and their entire team that has put on this popular event for 25 years,” she said. “The planning and the work that goes into this first-class tournament is what keeps the anglers coming back year after year. The Pink Ribbon volunteers are a committed group of women, many of whom have been a part of these activities for decades.” Bellis said it was fun to meet new volunteers and get to know the veterans better. “One of the best aspects of the experience was hearing the stories of anglers, captains and spectators,” she said. “Many are survivors or are participating in honor or memory of loved ones. They are generously supporting the funding of breast cancer research that will change the future.” Absolut Pleasure took first place in the tournament, releasing 12 white marlins. The crew won $120,965. Junior angler Rilyn Romero released three of the team’s whites. She was presented $1,000. Reel Chaos came in second place in the billfish release division with eight whites. The team earned $29,379. Pumpin’ Hard anglers released seven whites and were awarded $19,586. Brittany Grove landed the heaviest dolphin of the tournament – a 36.3pounder – while fishing on Bent Tent. The fish was worth $15,270. Buckshot angler Lindsay Stanton
reeled in a 32.9-pound dolphin, good for second place and $8,262. Tasha Davis-Lockart boated a 20.7-pound dolphin while fishing on Bent Tent. The team received an additional $5,508. Nancy Kohl’s 112-pound tuna took over the top spot in the division. She and her A Salt Weapon III teammates were presented $14,797.50 for the fish. Kohl donated her share of the winnings to the American Cancer Society. Heather Bean of the Whiskey Kilo hooked a 73-pound tuna and won $7,978.50. Megan McDonald caught a 66.3-pound tuna aboard Spring Mix II to finish in third place. The group took home $4,869. Lucy Muhlenbruck landed the only wahoo of the tournament – a 30.2pounder – while fishing on Blood Money. The team did not enter the wahoo added entry-level calcutta, but still received $1,500 for the firstplace fish. The wahoo calcutta money was divided up between the tuna and dolphin divisions. Winners were also presented fish trophies, carved out of wood by Florida artist Ramay Lewis. “The awards luncheon was exciting and the quality of the event was evident with the presentation of beautiful carved wooden fish from a Florida artist to top anglers,” Bellis said. “Another notable characteristic of this tournament is the community involvement that Shawn Harman is able to cultivate. The support of the local businesses and sponsors con-
tributes to the success of the fundraising.” Throughout the weigh-ins at Fish Tales on 22nd Street, bayside, and during the awards banquet, tickets were sold for a 50/50 raffle. Melanie Dvorak, who fished on the boat Double J, won the 50/50 raffle. She donated her $3,820 winnings back to the cancer organization. George Kalwa created an original painting of women fishing, which was auctioned off. Ryan J. Freese of the boat, A Salt Weapon III, and his wife, Monica Steffie-Freese, had the winning bid of $2,150, which will also go to American Cancer Society. 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. 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. “The funds donated will support
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PGO first event of Pink Ribbon Classic series the American Cancer Society breast cancer programs,” Bellis said. “This includes funding research, providing programs and services for breast cancer patients and their caregivers, community education about prevention, screening and early detection. The Harman family is making an impact on the future.” 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 treat-
ment; 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. For more information about the Poor Girls Open, call Bahia Marina at 410-289-7438. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-2272345.
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OC Marlin Club’s Labor Day tourney next wk.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 24, 2018) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 60th annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament, the resort’s longest-running fishing competition, will take place next weekend, with a new format. The hours have been extended, allowing anglers to stay overnight, Bill Fenwick, co-director of the tournament with Steve Poore and Bob Wimbrow, said. “It gives you a chance to [take advantage] of the early morning and late bite,” he said. “Things come to life at night when you’re sitting there with your lights on. It’s a real neat experience for someone who hasn’t done it before.” The new format was supposed to be implemented last year, but the 2017 event was canceled because of bad weather stemming from remnants of Hurricane Harvey. It was also canceled in 2016 because of Tropical Storm Hermine. In 2015, 30 boats participated and $13,590 was paid out to the winners. “We’re hoping to get it in this year. As of now, there’s no hurricanes in the Atlantic,” Fenwick said earlier this week. “We’ve had some really good tournaments this year. We’re prepared for 100 boats.” Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30 at the Ocean City
Marlin Club on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captains’ meeting will follow. There is no cost to enter for Marlin Club boat members. The cost for nonmembers is $500. Anglers are eligible to fish two of three days: Friday, Aug. 31, Saturday, Sept. 1 and/or Sunday, Sept. 2. Day one, lines in at 8 a.m. and out at midnight. Day two, lines in at midnight and out at 3:30 p.m. Crews can choose to fish overnight for their two tournament fishing days. Participants can leave from either the Indian River inlet or Ocean City inlet. The billfish division is catch and release only. One hundred points will be awarded for each released white marlin, sailfish and spearfish. Anglers will earn 150 points for blue marlin and swordfish released. No points will be awarded for boated billfish. Added entry-level calcuttas, or wagering pools, which range in cost from $200 to $500, for billfish release are available. In addition, anglers can sign up for the daily billfish release division, which costs $500 to enter. Winner takes all. A billfish release calcutta for boats 34 feet and smaller is also available. It costs $500 to enter and is winner takes all. A Master Angler Award will be presented to the person who self-hooks and releases the most billfish during
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the tournament. “Marlin fishing has been pretty good. Better than average,” Fenwick said. The heaviest swordfish calcutta costs $500 to enter and is winner takes all. The minimum length for swordfish is 48 inches. There are also divisions for heaviest meatfish (tuna and dolphin) brought to the scale. The anglers who boat the three heaviest tuna (yellowfin, big eye or longfin) and dolphin will win prize money. Added entry-level calcuttas for
meatfish cost $200, $300 and $500. The minimum qualifying weight for tuna is 30 pounds and 10 pounds for dolphin. Daily catches will be weighed at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City from 5:30-7:30 p.m. An awards banquet is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2, at the club. Banquet tickets cost $15 per person. For more information, call the Marlin Club at 410-213-1613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.
MidAtlantic fishing tourney underway; Friday final day
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 24, 2018) A total of 157 boats are participating in the 27th annual MidAtlantic tournament, competing for a record $3,368,490 in prize money. The competition is based out of Canyon Club Resort Marina in Cape May, New Jersey, but local participants may weigh their daily catches at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City. The Ocean City and Cape May ports were capped at 95 boats each again this year. Ninety-three boats are fishing out of Ocean City and 64 are out of Cape May. On Monday, just 44 boats headed offshore. With better fishing conditions on Tuesday, 146 of the 157 registered boats went out. The entire fleet took a lay day – the first time in tournament history – on Wednesday because of the offshore weather forecast of 20-30 knot winds along the canyon region. Conditions looked better for the remaining two days – Thursday and Friday. Boats are eligible to fish three of five tournament days. The final fishing day is today, Friday. Weigh-ins are from 5-9 p.m. After three days, two 73-pound white marlins top the leader board. They were caught aboard John Phelan’s Special Situation from Palm Beach, Florida, and Justin Branning’s 3’s Enough, out of
Wall, New Jersey. A 68-pound white marlin reeled in aboard Andrew Hall’s Lucky Linda Jean (Chester, New Jersey) is behind them. No blue marlins were boated Monday or Tuesday. Over 400 billfish were released during the first two days of the tournament, including 387 white marlins and 16 blues. Ed Dunn’s DA Sea (Grasonville, Maryland) leads the tuna category with a 116-pound big eye. Two 114-pound big eyes landed aboard Chad Jackson’s Toddy Time (Farmingdale, New York) and Capt. Mark DeBlasio’s Blue Runner (Manasquan, New Jersey) are tied for second. Ed Zajdel of Ocean City and The Zipper crew have the heaviest wahoo of the tournament, a 71-pounder. Joe Posillico’s Torta (Farmingdale, New York) is in second place with a 46-pound wahoo. Jim Rodgers’ First Light (Hobe Sound, Florida) leads the dolphin division with a 43-pounder. Chuck Weishaar’s The Natural (Hampstead, Maryland) held second place as of Thursday morning with a 33pound dolphin. Adam Youschak’s Reelin’ Feelin’ (Wildwood, New Jersey) is in third place with a 25-pounder. For the complete leaderboard and payout breakdown, visit www.themidatlantic.com.
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SURF REPORT
Dalkiewicz pays tribute to veteran, surfer, Will Lucas
By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Aug. 24, 2018) We lost a fellow surfer this week. On Aug. 20, Will Lucas, who served his country in Vietnam, finally succumbed to cancer. Growing up in the suburban Maryland-Washington, D.C. area, he attended Our Lady of Good Counsel and Northwood High schools. After his time in the U.S. Army and career with the Thomas Somerville Plumbing Distribution Company, where he attained the level of vice president, he moved to the beach, specifically Ocean City. Family, surfing and music were constants in Will’s life. He played guitar with friends and various bands. The stint in Ocean City had him doing real estate work for a while but eventually surfing drew him to Melbourne Beach, Florida and a house within walking distance to the beach and surfable waves. He also had a keen interest in video and documentation. This led to a treasure trove of DVDs and the documenting of surfing in various locales along the East Coast, one of which is about the Delmarva
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Peninsula entitled “Waves of Reflection.” These videos are quite polished and informative, complete with narrative and music, packaged and professionally done. He also produced videos of his time in Vietnam which, I’m sure, helped him in his battle with cancer. He made over a dozen of these “shorts,” calling them his “second Vietnam.” The Vietnam era was a very difficult and controversial time in our country’s history. Many members of the Armed Forces were either killed or wounded both physically and mentally. Protests at home were numerous and intense. Returning soldiers were even encouraged to not wear their service uniforms in traveling home to the states. This was the atmosphere that Will grew up with, but he served his country with honor. He leaves us with a large collection of surfing documentation that will certainly enhance anyone’s interest in the history of surfing on this coast and the Vietnam era. Thank you for your service, Will Lucas, and for leaving behind a record of part of our lives and yours; something that we can all relate to. Note: Eastern Surfing AssociationDelmarva District contest No. 4 of the 2018 Summer Surf Series is scheduled
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CATCH AND RELEASE A white marlin jumps out of the water after taking bait from the boat, Yellowfin, last Friday during the 25th annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open ladies-only fishing tournament. The billfish was released.
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Ocean Pines Golf Club’s family tees receive upgrade
(Aug, 24, 2018) Ocean Pines Golf Club’s new family tees have recently received an upgrade with plaques signifying the course’s affiliation with the PGA of America’s Family Course program. The tees, which were installed last fall, are now marked with plaques that appear in the fairway and on the cart path of each hole on the course. Designed to make golf accessible to more players, the Family Course program offers an alternative for juniors, those new to the sport and anyone interested in playing a shorter course. The family tees at Ocean Pines Golf Club range in distance from 65-250 yards per hole for the shorter set and 85300 yards for the slightly longer set. The course scorecard now includes the yardages for the family tees as well as for the five other tees available. Ocean Pines PGA Director of Golf John Malinowski said the new tees are one example of how the golf course is working to make golf appealing to as many people in the Ocean Pines community as possible. “Ocean Pines is lucky to have seen increased play in the past few years, and our junior golf and new player instructional programs have been thriving,” Malinowski said. “The new tees allow us to offer an alternative to those who are
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Ocean Pines Golf Club’s new family tees recently received an upgrade with plaques signifying the course’s affiliation with the PGA of America’s Family Course program.
developing their skills or who don’t have the time or energy to commit to playing a long course.” Malinowski said that the new tees are ideal for allowing mixed-age groups to play golf together. “The multi-generational component of the PGA Family Course program is perfect for Ocean Pines. Now, for example, a parent, grandparent and child can all play golf together more easily,” he said. The golf course also offers special rates for juniors. Children ages 15 and under can play for free after 3 p.m. with a paying adult. Before 3 p.m., the junior rates are $15 for nine holes and $25 for 18 holes. An 18-hole championship golf course and the only one on Maryland’s Eastern Shore designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Ocean Pines Golf Club is open to the public year-round and is available for outings and tournaments. For more information, contact Malinowski at 410-641-6057.
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(Aug. 24, 2018) Registration is open for Worcester County Recreation and Parks Youth Outdoor Soccer League and Youth Instructional Basketball League. Both leagues are co-ed and kick off Sept. 8. The soccer league is open to children ages 3 through eighth grade. Youth basketball is open to children in first through eighth grade, with teams to be divided into five age divisions. The age 3-4 division will play on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings. The K-first grade division will play on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings. The grades 2-3 division will play on Monday evenings and Saturday late mornings. The grades 4-5 division will play on Monday evenings and Saturday early afternoon, and the grades 6-8 division will play on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Teams from each town will be formed and travel to the three following locations: John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill, Newtown Park in Pocomoke, and Northern Worcester
Athletic Complex in Berlin. The registration deadline for youth soccer is Aug. 30. For more information about indoor soccer or to volunteer as a youth coach, contact Jacob Stephens at 410-632-2144 ex. 2506 or email jstephens@co.worcester.md.us. The basketball league will take place on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon, from Sept. 8 to Nov. 10 at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. The registration deadline for youth basketball is Sept. 3. For more information about youth basketball or to volunteer as a youth coach, contact Myro Small at 410632-2144 ex. 2512 or msmall@co.worcester.md.us. The cost for each program is $30 per player ($25 for each additional child). Financial aid is available for those who have demonstrated need. Proof of eligibility is required. An additional $5 will be applied to those who register after the deadline. Visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org for a complete list of youth programs or to sign up for email announcements.
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday - Sunday Featuring Raw Bar, Lite Fare, Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Tuna, Salmon Creative Cocktails and an Award-Winning Wine List CHILDRENS MENU TOO! Happy Hour Ev Every Day from 3pm-6pm RAW RA AW BAR SPECIALS • $1 O OY YSTERS 1 1//4 4 LB. LOBSTER $20 $5 ORANGE CRUSHES • $3.50 RAILS $1 OFF DRAFTS $4 HOUSE WINES • FOOD SPECIALS
August 24th: Rick and Lennon LaRicci, 4-8PM August 25th, The Stims, 4-8PM August 26th, Marky Shaw, 4-8PM August 29th, Marky Shaw, 4-8PM August 30th, Elwood Bishop Trio, 4-8PM
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ON 10 BIG FLAT SCREEN TV’S LARGE SELECTION OF BEER, WINE & SPIRITS OPEN DAILY 9AM-2AM 66TH STREET, BAYSIDE, OCEAN CITY
410-723-6760
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VOTED
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 24 & Saturday, August 25
ON THE EDGE POWER PLAY Friday, August 31 thru Sunday, September 2
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
POWER PLAY Thursday thru Tuesday 5-10pm Wednesday 4-9pm Fri. August 24 - Sun. August 26
ON THE EDGE Mon. August 27 - Mon. September 3
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