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City going after floating docks Many installed without permits by unlicensed contractors who may or may not know law By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) While any other municipality has its share of traffic violators, public drinkers, and so on, Ocean City is one of the only ones that can claim a pandemic of Jetski scofflaws. More specifically, un-permitted floating Jetski docks, a recent rash of which caused an outcry from some local marine contractors, and an alleged flurry of citations from City Hall. “What’s happening is that we have competitors coming into town, and whereas I would tell everyone. ‘You need a permit and you’ll have to pay this much and wait a few weeks,’ these guys are saying you don't’ need it,”
said Randy Warden of Ocean City Boat Lifts. “Obviously, I’m losing my shirt, which is why I complained to the city.” While they may seem innocuous, floating docks for personal watercraft –- regardless of if they are attached to piers, bulkheads, or anything else – are required to be permitted by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) if they are to be placed in tidal wetlands, per Title 16 of the environment article of the Code of Maryland. Major considerations for floating docks include the impact on underwater vegetation and wildlife habitats and if the water’s surface is See CONTRACTORS Page 6
Sunfest sings different tune to younger crowd Well, maybe, if OC’s musical experiment works as it hopes
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RESCUE AT SEA A Coast Guard helicopter team out of Air Station Atlantic City lowers a crew member to the 96-foot fishing vessel Hannah Boden 62 miles off the coast of Ocean City on Tuesday to secure an injured man to a litter, which is then hoisted back aboard the aircraft. The Coast Guard Public Affairs Detachment in Baltimore reported that the 23-yearold victim had cut his hand severely while fishing. The Coast Guard flew the man to Ocean City Municipal Airport, where EMS personnel recommended that he be flown out by a Maryland State helicopter to Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Altogether, this one incident involved four Coast Guard units, the Maryland State Police and Ocean City EMS. The original distress call from the Virginia-based vessel was picked up by the Coast Guard’s Long Island Sound Sector in Connecticut, routed to Fifth District Command Center in Portsmouth, Va., then to Baltimore and on to Atlantic City.
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yet, at least in terms of the festival’s future as Ocean City’s signature late-summer event. Outwardly, little is changing: there will still be lots of arts and crafts tents and fried food at the inlet. But for the first year, the festival’s Saturday night headline entertainment will be geared toward an audience far younger than the event’s traditional demographic. “We’re going for a different category of attendee,” said city Special Events Director Frank Miller. “We See INTRODUCTION page 3
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Introduction of 90s music to aid Sunfest’s future Continued from Page 1 knew there was going to be a risk, because our traditional followers who were looking for ’70s and ’80s music may not be looking for ’90s music.” Sunfest’s entertainers for Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24 and 25, are Tony Orlando and Wynonna Judd, respectively. Both stand on very solid footing with the event’s typical offerings of classic rock and county. For Saturday, July 26, however, the festival’s big tent will feature the Gin Blossoms, with opener the Spin Doctors. Both were rock staples of the 1990s, with huge followings, but not necessarily any overlap of interest with more mainstream Sunfest performers. However, they present a big opportunity for the resort to ensure Sunfest’s long-term vitality. For anyone between the ages of 25 and 45 who’s ever owned a flannel shirt, seeing the Gin Blossoms for $30 at a seaside venue is steal – and this is exactly what Miller’s team is going for. “We have a demographic for Sunfest that’s naturally aging, and we have to try to keep things fresh, and that comes with some innate risks,” Miller said. “The Gin Blossoms aren’t selling out two weeks after the tickets went on sale, like, for instance, the Beach Boys or Rick Springfield, but we weren’t expecting them to. When word gets out to the right crowd, that may change quickly.” So far, Judd has been the strongest seller out of this year’s offerings, with over two-thirds sold, on track to come close to selling out, Miller said. But when dealing with a younger crowd, it’s harder to predict sales. Younger people have more confidence in technology and are far more willing to buy a ticket online at the last minute. “What we think is going to happen with the Saturday night concert is that this particular demographic is not as quick to buy their tickets,” Miller said. “Our full-court press, publicity-wise, hasn’t really started See CITY Page 5
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City hoping to attract new visitors to signature event Continued from Page 3 yet.” Since 1975, Sunfest has provided a vast array of creative vendors, food, and music virtually non-stop over four days, traditionally the last weekend in September. The event’s popularity took off to the extent that many vendors and customers have been returning for literally decades. But this success also presents a problem, as the festival’s core economic drivers age. Last year’s attendance was a record, at nearly 235,000 people, although some vendors reported sales not being as swift. “When you look at the feedback we get, a lot of our Sunfest visitors have been coming for 10 or more years – some of them 20 years – and they’re very loyal,” Miller said. “We also have some vendors who have been here
nearly since the event’s inception, and we have some of them who are experiencing a lag in their sales.” Adding ’90s music to the Sunfest mix is a relatively new opportunity for Ocean City. Until recently, highpublicity nostalgia tours were limited to mostly ’70s and ’80s bands. Not enough time had passed in order to market ’90s acts in the same way. In 2012, however, the Gin Blossoms signed on to play the Summerland Tour, along with Everclear, Sugar Ray, Lit, and Marcy Playground. The high-profile tour has continued annually since then with an array of ’90s alt-rock bands. Over the past several years, the concert industry in general has been booming. Live music was a $6.2 billion industry in 2014, its highest valuation ever, according to Pollstar.
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Contractors say unpermitted work filtering in Continued from Page 1 to be covered with a dock. Storm surge safety is also a major concern. “Since Sandy, there has been a big push to put everything in the right way,” said Ginger Gilliss, owner of permitting and planning firm Permit Ink. “During the storm, people had these Jetski floaters tied to piers and they were breaking loose and floating around.” However, over the past few months, several marine contractors say they have noticed sales of increasingly popular floating docks being done by larger operations that aren’t familiar with the permitting, or are willfully ignoring it. The city’s charter, from the State of Maryland, requires the municipality to establish hearing bodies for construction and development, which also serve to enforce elements
of state law. In Ocean City, the Board don’t,” Gilliss said. “This past winter, of Port Wardens serves as a hearing there were a lot of floaters that just body for marine projects. sort of showed up.” To get a project permitted, marine As of press time, city chief Buildbuilders must first get plans ap- ing Inspector Kevin Brown, who also proved by the board, then have those administers the Board of Port Warplans cleared dens, was unavailthrough the MDE ‘Most of the local contractors able to say how and federal authormany citations had ities, and then bring are licensed and get permits, been issued. But this approval back but a lot of the places who are several contractors to the city to get a delivering equipment direct said that, over the building permit. from outside the area don’t.’ last two weeks, the Certain types of city has clearly reGinger Gilliss, owner of minor work are alsponded to conpermitting and planning lowed to be done by cerns about illegal homeowners, but docks. firm Permit Ink contractors must “As of last week, have a marine construction license. there are quite a few people who “Most of the local contractors are called into the office to see if we could licensed and get permits, but a lot of help them with their permits, or obthe places who are delivering equip- tain a permit for their jet docks that ment direct from outside the area were already installed, because I
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Late Tuesday into early Wednesday morning, Delaware resident Emma Maring used her dog-catching know-how to track and contain Rizzo, a German shepherd lost in Ocean Pines for nearly a month.
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By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Aug. 27, 2015) After roaming around Ocean Pines for nearly a month, lost dog Rizzo was caught early Wednesday and taken to the Worcester County Humane Society in West Ocean City. Delaware resident Emma Maring, an amateur dogcatcher, tracked the German shepherd to the Community Church in Ocean Pines. Maring said she used the “Bolt method” to contain the pup, so named after another dog she helped track down earlier this year. “Basically, it’s just trying to find an area where she frequented, but also that had a fenced-in gated area,” she said. Knowing that Rizzo had been spotted near the church on several occasions, Maring drove by earlier in the week and noticed a playground behind the church – with a small, fenced-in area. Maring and Diane Koppelman, an Ocean Pines resident who runs the “Finding Rizzo” Facebook page, asked the director of the church if they could use the grounds at night to try and catch the dog. She agreed, and Maring set out late Tuesday to look for Rizzo. Facebook sightings suggested the dog regularly traveled down Beauchamp Road, toward the church, Maring said. “All I did was take hotdog bits and bait it from the street, over a trail, down to and through the gate,” she said. “I wasn’t sure it was going to work because she has been all over the place. She doesn’t seem to stay in one place very long, but we had tracked her and she seemed to have this process.” Three hours after Maring arrived, Rizzo appeared. “I looked up and there she was, picking up the hotdog bits from the grass, and then she followed them through the gate into the fenced-in area,” Maring said. When Rizzo followed the food trail behind a shed, giving Maring enough cover, she simply got out of her car and locked
the gate. Then, after sitting with the dog for close to three hours, unable to secure her on a leash, Maring turned to Facebook asking for help. It was just after 1 a.m. Heather Bahrami, a volunteer at the humane society, responded. “When Heather offered, I said, ‘Yes, I need you,’” Maring said. “So she came, the police came – because she had called them – and animal control was on the way.” Maring and Bahrami devised a new plan, making a loop out of the leash and placing more hotdog bits inside. When Rizzo went for the treats, they simply pulled the leash and caught her. “I would say that was between 2:30 and 3 o’clock, and by 3:30 she was comfortably in the shelter,” Maring said. “She got a really nice bed and she’s very comfortable, and she’s safe.” Maring said the dog is in “great condition.” “She did not look thin,” she said. “We felt around and I didn’t feel any ticks, and Heather only found one on her ear, which is amazing.” Maring said she texted Rizzo’s owners, who live in Pennsylvania, late last night. Proceeds from a gofundme page that Maring established earlier in the week to pay for the dog’s vet bills will be donated to the shelter. The story of Rizzo had captivated a number of Ocean Pines residents, and Koppelman’s page had 148 members as of press time. “I’m just feeling so relieved that I personally took the time to contact her worried owners when I first spotted her over two weeks ago hiding in the brush near the indoor pool,” she said. “You never know how much one random act of kindness or compassion can affect others...she is safe today only because of all of their great efforts being combined,” Koppelman continued. “It’s something that has renewed my faith in people.”
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Md. guidelines say county must enforce rule at events; city incinerates all refuse
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) County and resort officials are waiting until after a scheduled public hearing on Sept. 1 to respond to a state plan mandating recycling containers be provided at special events on public property. In Ocean City, events held at the Inlet, Northside Park and the Convention Center would be subject to the regulations. “Special events” as defined in the solid waste plan must expect more than 200 attendees as well as serve food and drink. All other municipally owned or county-owned facilities would also be required to comply. The county commissioner representing Ocean Pines, Chip Bertino, said his district is technically private property and therefore will not need to comply with the state regulations. Ocean City abandoned traditional recycling in 2009 in favor of a wasteto-energy program where resort refuse is incinerated to produce electricity. At the time, city employees reported only about 10 percent of the resort’s waste was being recycled. The move has saved the city hundreds of thousands of dollars in collections, wages and other costs. Some money has also been recovered from selling the fleet of recycling trucks and other equipment, such as recycling
bins. When asked if the resort is able to provide such containers for events like Sunfest, Mayor and acting City Manager Rick Meehan said he “didn’t believe so.” “We discontinued that form of recycling when we went waste-to-energy. We were caught off guard because of how we handle waste materials. We’re still going through the plan and deciding what actions to take,” he said. Previously, the resort was exempted
‘I think Ocean City should be able to opt out — that would be my hope for OC.’ Ocean City Commissioner Joe Mitrecic from other mandated recycling statutes and plans, and the county recycles enough waste outside of the resort to hit state goals for waste recycling. This solid waste plan, which passed in 2014 and takes effect Oct. 1, does not include an escape clause for municipalities that handle their waste differently than traditional curbside pickup. However, enforcement authority rests with the county commissioners, who can choose when, or more importantly when not to, levy fines for violations. The county is empowered to fine the organizers of events found to be in violation $50 per day. The commissioners do not have a
plan for how to enact that authority, or have a cohesive idea of when to apply enforcement powers. “Are we going to do it on a case-bycase basis or have monthly hearings?” Ocean City Commissioner Joe Mitrecic wondered. Mitrecic said he didn’t know how enforcement would be handled, but hoped a plan would emerge through continued discussions. As for the resort, Mitrecic said he wants to maintain the status quo. “I think Ocean City should be able to opt out — that would be my hope for OC,” he said. Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw, representing the Pocomoke City area, would prefer to keep the existing structure as well. “I can’t see us getting in the middle of how they handle refuse pickup in Ocean City. I think recycling is good but it adds a bit of cost. I think they’re doing a good job,” he said. Commissioner Ted Elder said he was waiting for staff to return some ideas on how to manage enforcement. “From [an event organizer’s] perspective, it might be cheaper to pay the fine as a cost of doing business, not that I’m condoning anyone breaking the rules. I’m going to be doing a lot of educating myself on this,” Elder said. Bertino said he didn’t know enough about the particulars to comment on the process. Commission President Jim Bunting, as well as Commissioners Bud Church and Diana Purnell did not respond to requests for comment.
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Ocean City tax petition still dancing in legal ring Briefs piling high as Christ continues fight to get issue heard in federal jurisdiction
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) After trading one half-dozen legal briefs, there’s still no definitive word on whether the debate between city hall and tax cap activist Tony Christ will actually be heard in U.S. District Court, at least in any substantive manner. The issue has taken on multiple judicial actions. Christ’s original claim that the city’s request for judgment in state court was a habeas corpus violation, followed by the city’s request for dismissal, followed by Christ’s request to remove the case to federal court, followed by the city’s request to remand the proceedings back to the state. Opposition, and rebuttal to opposition, can be filed in each instance, causing paperwork to mount. “Basically, we’re just citing the reasons we’ve already cited in all the other responses to Tony’s pleadings,” City Solicitor Guy Ayres said this week. The situation has created a sort of rhetorical standoff, stemming from Mayor Rick Meehan’s previous assertion that the city was seeking “a second opinion” by requesting judicial
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However, certain elements of the Anne Arundel and Baltimore petitions were found to be correct in that they did not set a hard level of taxation, but rather provided guidelines for the legislative body, such as requirements that tax increases be pegged to the Consumer Price Index. Only those elements of the referendum that mandated a tax rollback regardless of action from the county councils were deemed illegal. In his federal filing, Christ argues that OCTSJ’s petition meets this test, and that the city’s request for review can thus be relieved federally under habeas corpus. “The petition did not attempt to control assessments, nor did it attempt to fix the amount of revenue to a prior period such as earlier petitions in Baltimore, Talbot, and Anne Arundel with which the state court found fault,” Christ wrote in his federal filing. “In 2009, the last time the tax rate was 38 cents, the Town of Ocean City received record revenues. Since the petition does not fix revenues to a prior period, it is not a rollback.” To this point, Christ argues that the city’s over-taxation problem was created prior to 2009. In 2004, Christ notes, the city collected only about $26 million in tax revenue. In the ensuing years, as total property values rose rapidly, the city did not reduce the tax rate to fully compensate, driving up the municipal budget. In 2009, the total tax burden stood at nearly $48 million. Thus, Christ argues, the rapid growth of government — and the uneven application of the “constant yield” tax revenue methodology during the boom years — has created an excessive burden post-2009, as the city has only dropped its taxes about 15 percent in the past six years, whereas it hiked rates about 80 percent during the six years before that.
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Carozza’s committee to work on Worcester stadium idea By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) When the Maryland Stadium Authority unanimously approved a proposed stadium for Worcester County earlier this month, the project was sent on to the legislature for another approval. The state legislature’s budget committee has 30 days to review and comment on the project, with the deadline for any action expiring in early September. However, freshman Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R-38C), who represents portions of Worcester and Wicomico counties, is on the committee conducting the review. “At this point, I support the feasibility study to better understand if our local area can support this project,” Carozza said. The stadium was proposed by Hat Trick Consulting, a Texas company, and was made public in January. The centerpiece of the stadium is a proposed hockey arena, which could then be converted into meeting or other athletic space depending on the season or availability. Consultants and county staff agree a stadium would require the equivalent of two semi-professional sports teams to be financially viable. Other events such as concerts or performances could take the place of the second team. Hat Trick, with its obvious hockey focus, has made plain its intent to house a hockey team in Worcester County, though no concrete proposals have been made public. Hat Trick representatives have said the consulting firm has an interest in a semi-pro hockey franchise that currently does not have a stadium, but has not yet inked a deal with the county to move the team from Texas to Worcester. Also, no proposal for a location has been made public. County Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw has repeatedly
said he would prefer the stadium be located in the southern part of the county, but the consultants and other commissioners — all of whom live in the northern end of the county — seem to prefer access to both Routes 113 and 50, which intersect only in the Berlin area. In addition to the enclosed facility, the Worcester proposal includes outdoor sports fields, which could provide alternate revenue sources. Hat Trick consultants, who undertook an initial feasibility study and contributed $5,000 towards the project’s initial study, declared a facility could be an economic boon to the county and serve as a hub for commercial and retail development. The study is expected to cost $75,000 in total. Worcester’s contribution would be $15,000. A number of state and local officials including the commissioners petitioned the state to look upon the project favorably. “I am hopeful that this study could lead to an expansion of our regional sports complex facilities,” Carozza said. “This project could draw more out of state tournaments to our area as well as being used and enjoyed by our local families.” Should the legislature look favorably on the project, the stadium authority would commission its consultant to review the economic potential of a stadium in Worcester, and to evaluate any possible interference with other stadium authority funded facilities like the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury or the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City. The county commissioners have repeatedly said they have no desire to go into the stadium business and will let private industry handle operations and other details of managing the facility. In an earlier presentation, Hat Trick See LEGIS. Page 21
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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) The State Highway Administration has confirmed that an Annapolis-based contractor will be performing routine maintenance on the Route 50 bridge between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The bridge will be opened and closed several times during those hours. No lane closures are expected. “It’s no more than one or two additional openings during that time period,” David Buck, SHA spokesman said. The bridge shouldn’t be open any longer than what it would be if a vessel needed to pass under the bridge, Buck said. “They grease, they adjust, they check out the mechanics — then test once or twice at the most,” Buck said. The Route 50 Bridge has a history of
getting stuck or malfunctioning. Last July, it remained in the “up” position for five hours. Earlier this year it became stuck for a few minutes because the temperature differential between the air and water was so great it fouled the sensor that informs the bridge operator that the drawbridge is properly closed. Repairs on the Kelley Bridge for the July incident were completed earlier this year, and the repairs for this year’s incident — a simple recalibration were completed shortly after the malfunction was identified. Conversations about replacing the bridge are sporadic and ongoing. The SHA’s Office of Structures, as part of the State’s Bridge Preservation Program, scheduled the work. Covington Machine and Welding Inc. will perform the work.
Legis. to comment on stadium Continued from Page 20 Consultants President Mike Barack said projected revenue and expenses based on a $40 million stadium at 3.5 percent interest amortized over 20 years forecasts about $312,000 in net revenue annually. Using revenue sources such as merchandizing, club seats and suites, nam-
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OCPD installs second license plate scanner Route 90 bridge now joins Route 50 with device; third system expected at Del. line
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) The Ocean City Police Department on Thursday installed the resort’s second license plate scanner, which tracks all cars entering Ocean City, with this one going in near the Route 90 bridge. Now, every license plate entering Ocean City via Routes 50 and 90 will be scanned, that information will be checked against a database for potential violations and if one is found, a picture of the vehicle will be taken, OCPD Public Information Officer Lindsay Richard. Where that database is and how
long that information will remain on it is unclear. “It goes to a state agency,” Richard said. “We don’t store it. The dispatch center will get an alert, and that way we have an approximate location and a description of the vehicle.” The photo is intended to aid officers in cases of stolen license plates, for example. The unit on the Route 50 Bridge was installed “a number of months ago,” Richard said, and another one at the north end of town is expected “within the next year,” according to Richard. “That way we’ll have one at each entry point,” she said. The one to be installed at the north end of town will be paid for by a grant from the Governor’s Office of
Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) Richard said, but she said she was unclear who is paying for the Route 90 device. According to a fact sheet issued by the GOCCP updated in April 2015, the purpose of these devices is to enhance the State’s Amber Alert system, alert law enforcement to cars on a designated “hot list,” protects critical infrastructure from individuals attempting to damage or disrupt it and identify vehicles with expired tags or drivers with expired licenses or unpaid fines. The GOCCP fact sheet attributed a statewide drop in vehicle theft of more than 58 percent to the scanners and listed declines in 12 counties and Baltimore city. Wicomico reportedly saw a greater than 61 percent drop according to the agency,
but Worcester County was not listed. The State Highway Administration issued an alert earlier this week, notifying travelers that the Route 90 Bridge would be undergoing maintenance between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27 and delays were expected during the work. “The OC Police Department requested single-lane closure over the Isle of Wight on MD 90 for no more than 30 minutes this Thursday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.,” SHA spokesman David Buck said. The American Civil Liberties Union has been highly critical of programs such as this, and even filed a lawsuit in Virginia this past spring due to the nature and method of storing collected data on individuals who are not part of any criminal investigation.
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to flow over the bulkheads. “The amount of water that has to go out isn’t the root of the problem, its the backflow,” Blazer said. The city had tried to remedy the problem some years ago with an early type of valve. These were essentially rubber duckbills that clamped on to the end of stormwater outfalls, pinching shut if water tried to come back in. However, McGean said, these were unable to stand up to the routine submersion and brackish environment of the bay, becoming rapidly clogged and preventing flow in either direction. “In theory, these should work and not have the problems that we had before,” Blazer said. “It’s worth a try. If we at least reduce the amount or duration of the flooding, it’ll be worth it.”
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(Aug. 28, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System launched a new, mobile responsive website last week as part of its continued mission of providing access to quality care, personalized service and education to improve individual and community health. In its 22 years of service to the residents and visitors of Berlin and the surrounding community, Atlantic General Hospital and Health System has seen much growth and continues to evolve to provide the right path to good health. With the “5 Rights” of the hospital’s 2020 Vision 5-Year Strategic Plan in mind – Right Care, Right Place, Right People, Right Partners, Right Hospital – the new website, www.atlanticgeneral.org provides an improved tool for finding health care providers, health education opportunities and information for coordinated care. Some enhancements include: • Engaging Design Updated graphic elements and an intuitive website structure help site visitors quickly find what they need. • Community Calendar The improved calendar of events
will continue to list ongoing support groups, health screenings and other community events of interest. Online registration will be offered in the near future for those events that require pre-registration. • Improved Form Functionality Forms for online bill pay and donations to the Foundation are enhanced and will operate whether on a mobile device or desktop computer. The job application process has been improved as well. • Device Responsiveness The layout of the website will shift to preserve legibility and ease of navigation, regardless of the device – desktop computer, tablet or smartphone – on which it is being accessed. • Updated Physician Directory, Locations and Services Listings Content features allow for posting of secondary locations for provider practices as well as board certifications, fellowship training, links to videos and, in the near future, the capability to email providers’ offices to request more information or an appointment. • Searchable Library of Health Information, Quizzes and Recipes A wealth of content to improve health literacy and understanding of what it takes to be healthy, including recipes for quick, healthy meal planning.
To sign up for the free email newsletter with health topics, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org/keepingwell. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County in 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 technology and services.
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OBITUARIES ELEANOR L. RAYNE QUILLEN Bishopville Eleanor L. Rayne Quillen, age 86, of Bishopville died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 at home. She was born Aug. 30, 1928 in Bishopville and was the daughter of the late Paul Collins Rayne and Margaret Johnson (Powell) Rayne. Eleanor was a homemaker and a member of Wilson United Methodist Church and the head of the Cradle Roll at the church in Bishopville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and working on crossword puzzles. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Robert P. Quillen Sr. of Bishopville; two sons, Robert P. Quillen Jr. and wife, Susan of Bishopville and Paul T. Quillen of Philadelphia, Pa.; a daughter, Susan Q. Fardone and husband, Joe of Bishopville; a sister, Margaret “Peggy” Lynch of Havertown, Pa.; a granddaughter, Ashley Bounds and husband Kane, and a great-grandson, Landon Bounds of Newark, Md. and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015 at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Dean Perdue officiating. Burial was in Bishopville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her memory to Wilson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 375, Bishopville, Md. 21813 or to
Ocean City Today Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Bank of Ocean City, P.O. Box 3899, Ocean City, Md. 21843. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net. WENDY SUE SIKORA Berlin Wendy Sue Sikora, age 57, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Coastal Hospice at the Lake on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Salisbury, Md. Born April 16, 1958 in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of Clyde McCance. She attended and graduated from Richmand High School. Wendy was employed Wendy Sikora at The Embers Restaurant in Ocean City, Md. for 19 gratifying years, where she worked as head server. She was an exceptionally loyal and dedicated team member. Wendy was respected and will be dearly missed by her extended Embers family. She had a unique adoration for anything that was the color red. Wendy had a passion for animals, especially her rabbits, Rio and Boo. She enjoyed traveling cross country and crafts that involved assembling jewelry, stained glass items and knitting. She loved any outdoor activity, especially kayaking and yard work. Her car, “Big Red,” in which she took much pride, was very well-known
throughout the local area. Wendy enjoyed dining on French onion soup. She was a very organized, independent person and was never afraid to handle any situation. She will be remembered for being a friendly, kind-hearted, patient and supportive person. Wendy is survived by her son, Nicholas Sikora of Berlin, Md. and her three grandchildren, Alexander, Leah and Lauren. She is preceded in death by her mother and father. She will be cremated and transported to Lakewood Memorial Park in Cheswick, Pa., where she will be laid to rest next to her father. There will be a memorial service held at a later date to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Md. 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at Burbage@BurbageFuneralHome.com. HAROLD JAMES HOLLOWAY, JR. Berlin Harold James Holloway, Jr., “Bud,” age 64, passed away on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Harold James Holloway, Sr. and Mary Adkins Holloway. He is survived by his beloved wife
AUGUST 28, 2015 of 42 years, Barbara A. Holloway and children, David J. Holloway, and Hope Holloway, both of Berlin. Also surviving is his brother, Robert D. Holloway and his wife, Susan of Berlin and sister, Betty West and her husband, Sam of Berlin. He leave numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Holloway was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School. Bud was born a farmer. It was what he knew and loved. He worked hard to make the farm look nice. He was always willing to help others. All they had to do was ask–and sometimes didn’t have to ask–he somehow knew. Bud would give of himself and not ask anything in return. He was known for his smiling friendly face to many. He loved to joke with people. He also enjoyed hunting, horse racing and watching classic TV westerns. Above all, he loved his family. Family came first. He was an amazing husband, wonderful father, beloved son, brother and uncle. Bud will be greatly missed by everyone he touched throughout his life. Cremation followed his death. A memorial service will be at a later date and will be private for the family. A donation in his memory may be made to: Berlin Volunteer Fire Company (Search & Rescue Div.), 214 N. Main St., Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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Assault Ocean City police officers arrested Timothy Emmart, 31, of Fort Meade, Md. for refusing to pay his cab fare and assaulting the driver on Aug. 21. Police reported a taxi driving erratically by observing it make a sudden stop, then entering the sidewalk and eventually striking a fence. According to the report, the victim stated he picked up Emmart and drove him to his destination before he refused to pay his $14 fare. The victim allegedly told Emmart if he did not pay they were going to the police station and started heading towards the Public Safety Building on
65th Street. Police reported Emmart started hitting the driver and he immediately pulled over to defend himself, but forgot to put the vehicle in park. According to the report, the victim had a laceration on his face and the frame of his prescription eyeglasses was broken. Police reported Emmart immediately began accusing the victim of refusing to let him out of the taxi while smelling of alcohol and having slurred speech. Emmart was placed under arrest and placed in the side compartment of a transport van. A short time after leaving the
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scene, Emmart allegedly threw himself to the floor of the van and requested an ambulance for a head injury, the report stated. Emergency Medical Services responded and took him to Atlantic General Hospital as a precaution where he was reported to be uncooperative with hospital personnel and discharged after no sign of injury was found. Emmart is charged with interfering with the driver’s control, second degree assault, theft of less than $100, malicious destruction of property, faking a head injury while in police custody and reckless conduct.
Stolen items Dennis Tronosky, 38, of Berlin was charged Aug. 22 with two counts of theft between $1,000 and $10,000 and as a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. On Aug. 5, Maryland Natural Resources police officers were informed of a theft that occurred at the Ocean City Fishing Center in Worcester County during the White Marlin Open tournament. Tronosky was identified after a public release and flyer with a photo of his vehicle were distributed in the area, according to the report. Police reported after interviews and an investigation, a search warrant was secured for the residence and vehicle belonging to Tronosky. Last Saturday, charges were placed against Tronosky for the theft from vessels docked at the fishing center with a total estimated value of $5,600 in stolen fishing equipment.
Stolen car, assault Ocean City police officers arrested Dupre Pendarvis, 27, of Wilkes Barre, Pa. for assaulting his girlfriend and stealing her belongings, including her car, on Aug. 17. Upon arrival to a downtown nightclub, police met with the victim who said her boyfriend became agitated with her before taking her cell phone, wallet and car keys, the report stated. Police reported Pendarvis drove the victim’s car into the back of the parking lot, punched her in the face,
dragged her, injuring her knees and almost struck the structure as he sped away. In addition, a passerby allegedly broke the car’s window trying to stop Pendarvis from leaving. Police reported the victim had a bruise below her eye, a laceration on her elbow and her leg was bleeding. Police Communications put out a broadcast of the vehicle and Pendarvis, who was found driving downtown shortly after. Officers on the scene reported Pendarvis appeared intoxicated and smelled of alcohol. According to the police, Pendarvis has a suspended license in Pennsylvania. Pendarvis was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle, second degree domestic assault, driving while impaired by alcohol and driving on a suspended license. Police reported attempting to interview the suspect, but found Pendarvis belligerent and uncooperative.
Drunk driver Trina Heath, 41, of Delmar, Md. was arrested on Aug. 23 for crashing her car into numerous objects while apparently driving drunk. An Ocean City police officer heard the sound of a vehicle colliding with an object and observed Heath’s car traveling the wrong way up a one-way street with flat tires, according to the report. Police reported as Heath drove east coming off the Route 50 Bridge she collided with the triangularshaped traffic island located at the intersection of Philadelphia Avenue and North Division Street. In addition, Heath destroyed a pedestrian sign, damaged several shrubs on the island and struck a vehicle, according to police. Police reported Heath continued driving with two flat tires, was stopped shortly after and had the odor of alcohol emanating from her breath. After allegedly failing five field sobriety tests, Heath was arrested for driving while impaired. She was charged with negligent driving, driving while impaired by alcoContinued on Page 30
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 28 hol, failure of vehicle driver to stop after an accident, failure of driver to locate owner of a damaged vehicle, failure to control speed to avoid a collision and three additional charges. Attempting to use a stolen credit card Ocean City police arrested Adan Garcia-Tepatlan, 28, of Mexico for attempting to use a stolen credit card to pay his bill at a local establishment on Aug. 22. Upon police arrival, Garcia-Tepatlan was found detained by staff and spoke minimal English, according to police. Police reported when they asked the suspect where he got the credit card, he pointed to the ground. In addition, restaurant staff told police Garcia-Tepatlan quickly walked away from them when questioned and they watched him toss the stolen credit card on the ground as he at-
tempted to flee, according to the report. The passport Garcia-Tepatlan presented to police allegedly said his name was Armando Galvan and his real identity was discovered after an investigation. He was arrested and charged with possession of a stolen credit card, intent to defraud the victim by using a stolen credit card and stealing a credit card.
Selling marijuana Andrew Rodgers, 18, of Latrobe, Pa. was arrested on Aug. 11 for selling marijuana to juveniles on the Boardwalk. Ocean City police officers were on patrol and observed Rodgers placing marijuana onto a scale, according to the report. When Rogers saw police, he dropped his supply in front of officers
after attempting to conceal the cannabis, the report stated. Police reported seeing several individual bags and immediately arrested Rodgers for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. He was additionally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Assault Jose Serrano-Lugo, 30, of Reading, Pa. was arrested on Aug. 19 for assaulting his girlfriend and daughter. Upon arrival, Ocean City police officers observed the victim to have small scratches and dried blood on her nose, according to the report. Police reported Serrano-Lugo insisted the argument was strictly verbal, although the victim stated her boyfriend smacked her in the face. In addition, after speaking with Serrano-Lugo’s daughter, police reported she was also hit in the face by her fa-
ther, pushed off her bed and thrown on the ground before officers arrived. Serrano-Lugo was placed under arrest and charged with two counts of second degree assault and abusing a child under 18 years of age.
Minimal damage, no injuries after Atlantic Hotel fire
(Aug. 28, 2015) An early morning fire was quickly extinguished without injury or incident on Monday, Aug. 24. Ocean City fire and police personnel responded to the Atlantic Hotel located at 400 S. Atlantic Avenue, just after 4 a.m. for a report of smoke coming from the building. Upon arrival, members of the Ocean City Fire Department observed a significant amount of smoke emanating from the ground floor. First responders and hotel employees evacuated guests from the building as crews worked to control the blaze. Fire department units quickly extinguished a fire in the hotel laundry room, and remained on the scene until approximately 7:15 a.m. The onscene investigation revealed that the fire originated in the hotel’s ground floor laundry room. The fire is classified as accidental, caused by spontaneous combustion of cotton linens, which is possible under specific circumstances. Approximately 80 rental units were evacuated during the incident, however; guests were allowed to enter the building once fire crews left the scene. No injuries were reported and there was minimal damage to the building. Although Baltimore Avenue was closed for approximately one hour, minimal traffic was affected due to the early hour.
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OC Chamber of Commerce names 2015 award winners (Aug. 28, 2015) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce announces its annual award winners for 2015. These recipients represent the best in the area. Submissions are made in each category through July 31, which is followed by a review by a selection committee made up of two current Chamber board members, two past Chamber presidents and two Special Events Committee members. All awards have been sponsored by a local chamber business. Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Leonard Berger – Clarion Fontainebleau Sponsored by: Comcast Spotlight 2015 Business Person of The Year Steve Green - The Dispatch Sponsored By: D3 Corp
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A local family learned Foxie was stolen, is fostering her and currently working with a West Virginia animal hospital to adopt her.
OCPD recovers stolen puppy By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) What started out as an unfortunate situation has turned into a happy occasion, when a local family was given permission from a shelter to foster Foxie the puppy until paperwork to adopt her clears. Recently, the Ocean City Police Department Animal Control Unit rescued a young puppy that had been stolen from its foster home in West Virginia. Staff from an animal shelter in Jefferson County, W.Va. told local animal control officers a female suspect had stolen Foxie from her temporary
home and she was on her way to the Ocean City area with the puppy. After an investigation with assistance from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Ocean City animal control officers discovered the suspect and puppy’s location at a home in Ocean Pines. According to the report, officers deemed the home and suspect unsuitable for a pet and took Foxie into custody. The female suspect has theft charges pending in West Virginia. A local family learned of this story, is fostering her and currently working with the West Virginia animal hospital to adopt Foxie.
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OCFD promotes longtime members Borneman, Scott
(Aug. 28, 2015) The Ocean City Fire Department promoted two longtime members, Douglas Scott and Eric Borneman to captain and lieutenant respectively. Scott began working with the Town of Ocean City in 1986, and started his career as a fire dispatcher. He worked his way through the ranks as a firefighter/EMT. An active member in his community in Millville, Del., Scott also works with allied fire departments including Millville Volunteer Fire Company and Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Most recently, Scott was named “Fire/EMS Division’s Firefighter of the Year” in 2014. Borneman has been with the Ocean City Fire Department for 10 years; however his commitment to public service has been a decade longer.
Atlantic General Bariatric Center gets accreditation
(Aug. 28, 2015) Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care on the Eastern Shore. Atlantic General Bariatric Center has been accredited as a Center of Excellence under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The MBSAQIP Standards, outlined in the Resources for Optimal Care of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient 2014, ensure that bariatric surgical patients receive a multidisciplinary program, not just a surgical procedure, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success. The accredited center offers preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for their severely obese patients. “We’re very honored to have received this designation. Our team is very deserving of this accolade as they strive each day to provide patients with the level of quality care they deserve in a safe, caring environment,” said Dr. Alae Zarif, medical director of Surgical Services at Atlantic General Bariatric Center. Atlantic General Bariatric Center’s commitment to quality care begins with appropriately trained staff and the leadership of surgeons who participate in meetings throughout the year to review its outcomes. They seek continuous improvement to enhance the structure, process and outcomes of the center. To earn the MBSAQIP designation, the bariatric center met essential criteria for staffing, training and facility infrastructure and protocols for care, ensuring its ability to support patients with severe obesity.
With a degree in Emergency Medical Technology, Borneman has worked as a first responder in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Bel Air, Md. and in Sussex County, Del., where he lead the bike medic program. Currently, he serves as the lead EMS instructor, a field training officer and was a joint developer of the rescue swimmer program for the OCFD. In addition, Borneman was named “Fire/EMS Division’s Paramedic of the Year” in 2014. “I am extremely proud to announce the promotions of two of our members to our command staff,” said Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore. “Captain Scott and Lieutenant Borneman are great examples of the professionalism and dedication that we have with in our department. They have been, and will continue to be, great leaders within our organization.”
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WORLD WAR II: USS MISSOURI
Japanese surrender signed on USS Missouri Final American battleship ever built closes WWII, but continues to serve nation
By Nick Wahoff Contributing Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) Seventy years ago this week the battleship USS Missouri sat in Tokyo Bay awaiting the arrival of a Japanese delegation. Appointed by the emperor, this delegation was sent to sign the surrender document aboard the last American battleship ever built. With the arrival of the Allied and Japanese representatives, the surrender ceremony began. Allied Supreme Commander Douglas MacArthur stated, “It is my earnest hope — indeed the hope of all mankind — that from this solemn occasion a better world shall emerge out of the blood and carnage of the past, a world founded upon faith and understanding, a world dedicated to the dignity of man and the fulfillment of his most cherished wish for freedom, tolerance, and justice.” After 23 minutes, the ceremony aboard “The Mighty Mo” concluded and a world war that lasted six years and one day came to an end. In 1938, as the fumes of war in Europe were about to ignite, the United States Bureau of Construction and
Repair laid out the preliminary design for a class of fast battleships. These new battleships, known as the Iowa Class, had a battery of nine 16-inch guns, 20 5-inch guns and array of antiaircraft guns. The 16-inch guns could hurl a 2,700-pound shell (the equivalent of a Hyundai Elantra) 20 miles. Construction on the Missouri began on Jan. 6, 1941 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Measuring nearly 900 feet in length and displacing 45,000 tons, the Missouri was launched on Jan. 29, 1944. U.S. Senator from Missouri Mary Margaret Truman (the daughter of then Vice President Harry S. Truman) christened the ship that would be the last American battleship ever built. Though there were two additional Iowa class battleships scheduled for production, both orders were cancelled. In November 1944, Missouri left Norfolk, Va. and entered the Pacific Ocean via the Panama Canal. After leaving San Francisco Bay, she arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Christmas Eve – ready to take part in the fight against Japan. Missouri departed Pearl Harbor in January 1945 and sailed to the Caroline Islands. She joined the Lexington carrier task force, as a screen, to See SHIP Page 36
Missouri fires her guns against enemy positions during the Korean War. Notice the effect on the seawater under the guns.
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Ship recommissioned, serving in Gulf War Continued from Page 34 launch naval air strikes against Japan (the first since the Doolittle Raid of 1942). After this action, she sailed to Iwo Jima where her main guns bombarded the island in support of the Marine landings. On March 5, Missouri joined the Yorktown carrier group for strikes on the Japanese mainland. Entering Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inland Sea, she fired on targets along the coast. Missouri attacked naval bases and airfields on Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main island of Honshu and shot down four enemy planes. Missouri joined other battleships on March 24 to bombard the island of Okinawa. When the invasion began, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mighty Moâ&#x20AC;? met up with the carriers to act as a screen again. On April 11, a kamikaze crashed into the ship just below the main deck level. Fortunately, the fire was quickly extinguished causing little damage. After recovering the body of the brave Japanese pilot, Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captain, William Callaghan, decided to honor him with a military funeral. On May 18, Missouri became the flagship of the Third Fleet when Adm. William Halsey brought his command aboard the ship. She went back to Okinawa and again bombarded Japanese positions on the island. From Okinawa, she then shelled
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military installations on the Japanese island of Kyushu. Shortly afterward, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mighty Moâ&#x20AC;? rode out a typhoon before returning to Kyushu to attack additional targets. After a brief respite in the Philippines, Missouri again headed towards the Japanese home islands. The Third Fleet raided Tokyo and then attacked and heavily damaged steel and ironworks factories. She then guarded aircraft carriers as their planes devastated the Japanese capital. By the end of July, Japan was nearly defenseless against American naval and air strikes. The atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 6 and 9 helped put an end to Japanese resistance. After the Japanese agreed to surrender, on Aug. 15, Missouri transferred 200 sailors to the battleship USS Iowa, to enter Tokyo as an early occupation force. Missouri entered Tokyo Bay on Aug. 29 to prepare for the actual Japanese surrender. Representatives from the Soviet Union, Britain, France, China, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia boarded to await the Japanese surrender delegation. On Sept. 2, the surrender documents were signed on board the deck of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mighty Moâ&#x20AC;? ending one of the bloodiest wars in history. The Missouri left Tokyo Bay for Guam on Sept. 6 and proceeded to Pearl Harbor. While Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service in World War II ended, it still was not done as a battlewagon for the U.S. Navy. She went to Gibraltar and the Mediterranean in 1946 showing the strength of the United States in the face of a surging Soviet Union. Missouri travelled to Rio de Janeiro in 1947, where the Rio Treaty was signed between the United States
and many Latin American countries. President Truman and his family returned to Norfolk aboard the ship. As the only remaining battleship in the active U.S. Fleet, Missouri was sent to Korea when hostilities began there in 1950. Her guns bombarded Samchok to divert attention away from the United Nations Inchon landing. She also conducted additional bombardments and protected aircraft carriers launching missions into Korea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mighty Moâ&#x20AC;? served a second tour in Korea in 1952 and 1953 supporting our troops by bombarding the enemy. With the end of the Korean War, Missouri was decommissioned in 1955 in Bremerton, Wash. and became part of the reserve fleet. Still, she was not finished serving her country. Nearly 30 years later, the Reagan Administration wanted to build a 600-ship Navy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Missouri was part of the plan. The ship was towed to Long Beach Naval Yard for refurbishment in 1984. The obsolete antiaircraft guns and some of the 5-inch guns were removed and replaced with state-of-theart weaponry. These included Harpoon anti-ship missiles, Tomahawk cruise missiles, Phalanx Gatling guns and new radar and fire control systems. Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger re-commissioned the ship on May 10, 1986 in San Francisco Bay. Also in attendance was Margaret Truman, who commissioned the ship more than 40 years earlier. Missouri departed for an around the world cruise becoming the first U.S. battleship to circle the globe since the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great White Fleetâ&#x20AC;&#x153; of President Theodore Roosevelt. In 1987, she was sent to the Arabian Sea and
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) More than 100 people took part in last Saturday’s Battle on the Bay at Fager’s Island on 60th Street, which included a 6-mile ELITE Race, 3-mile Fun Recreational Race and children’s race as well as an obstacle course for paddleboards. “Ninety adults and 20 kids participated [in the races] and 18 adults [took part in] the SUP obstacle course,” said Dawn Ehman, race organizer and owner of OC SUP and Fitness. “That part [obstacle course] was very entertaining with adults having to limbo, jump over a pole all while paddling and wearing a tube around a body part.” The top three finishers in the 6mile ELITE men’s race were Bobby Frey, first; Ron Gossard, second; and Brian Schmid, third. Placing first through third in the 6mile ELITE women’s event was Corrine Banks, Becca Trosch and Rachael Novak. During the 3-mile Recreational Race, Christian Sieverts came in first place followed by Jay Schwarz in second and Justin Markel finished third. For more information on the races visit www.paddleguru.com/races/BattleontheBay2015.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 28, 2015) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 57th annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament, the resort’s longest-running fishing competition, is slated for next weekend. “[It’s] the oldest white marlin tournament anywhere,” said Franky Pettolina, Ocean City Marlin Club president and tournament co-director. “Usually this tournament coincides with the fish bunching up for their fall migration so the bite is good. Couple that with meatfish categories and two nights of good food and frivolity at the club make it one of our most popular events.” Registration will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Ocean City Marlin Club, on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captains’ meeting will follow. Anglers are eligible to fish two of three days: Friday, Sept. 4, Saturday, Sept. 5 and/or Sunday, Sept. 6. Participants can leave from either the Indian River inlet or Ocean City inlet. There is no cost to enter for OCMC boat members. The cost for non-members is $500. 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 also 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 cost $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 the tournament. There are divisions for heaviest meatfish (tuna and dolphin) brought to the scale. The top three anglers who boat the heaviest tuna (yellowfin, bigeye 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. “When the wind has not been blowing fishing has been good — big mahi and good numbers of marlins,” Pettolina said. Daily catches will be weighed at SunSee OCMC Page 40
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OCMC hosts Labor Day event Continued from Page 39 set 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. 6, at the club. Banquet tickets cost $15 per person. In 2014, anglers fishing aboard 53 boats competed for $32,760 in prize money. Billfisher took home the top prize last year in the billfish release division – $10,035 – with 2,650 points. DA Sea was awarded $4,671 for 2,400 points and Fin-Ness finished
third, winning $1,314 for 1,300 points. Fin-Ness also landed the heaviest dolphin, a 31.4-pounder, to earn an additional $9,720. Brenda Lou was presented $1,800 for first place in the boats 34 feet and under division (500 points). Ed Dunn earned the Master Angler Award for self-hooking and releasing 12 white marlins. For more information, call the Marlin Club at 410-213-1613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 28, 2015) The 24th annual MidAtlantic Tournament, held Aug. 1721, saw an increase in participation compared to 2014 and a record payout to this year’s winners. During the 2014 competition, 127 boats registered and the total purse was $2,412,510. In 2015, 139 boats entered and more than $2.81 million was awarded. The event was based out of Canyon Club Resort Marina in Cape May, N.J., but local participants could weigh their daily catches at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City. Eighty of the 139 boats were out of Ocean City. White Marlin: Sixteen-year-old Vincent Savino landed a 77-pound white on the final day while fishing on Texas Tea to take first place. The crew won $714,259. JJ Haugland caught a 72-pound white marlin aboard Lights Out on the last day of the tournament, good for second place and $137,287. A 71-pounder reeled in by Tom Basiura while fishing on Naps V finished in third place. The team was presented a check for $74,213. Blue Marlin: Chip Matthews’ 566-pound blue marlin took the top spot in the division. Matthews and his Makara teammates earned $196,836. Ryan Carroll landed the second heaviest blue marlin – a 543-pounder – aboard Ringleader. The team was awarded $420,998 because of participation in added entry-level calcuttas, or wagering pools. Justin Tonks’ 437-pound blue he hooked while fishing on Fish On finished in third place. The crew took Does Your Business
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home $91,885. Tuna: Plane Simple angler Jim Jensen’s 214-pound big eye took top honors in the division. Jensen and his teammates received a $452,822 paycheck. Only one pound separated the second- and third-place tunas. John Lavelle’s 199-pound big eye caught aboard Canyon Runner landed in second place. The crew was awarded $223,496. Operating Room angler Josh Bonomo boated a 198-pounder and won $154,758. Wahoo: The tournament’s heaviest wahoo weighed in at 73 pounds. Jackson Hseih and his Blue Runner teammates were presented $46,506. Dolphin: Paul Spencer reeled in the largest dolphin of the competition – a 38pounder – while fishing on Bar South. The crew received $48,199. Most points: White Marlin: Reel Joy, 1,125 points; Bar South, 1,050 and Rhonda’s Osprey, 900. Blue Marlin: The Boomer, 400 points; Ringleader, 421.5 and Fish On, 368.5. Tuna: Goin’ in Deep, 383.5 points; Lizanne, 131 and Placid C’s, 124.5. Most Points Overall: Reel Joy, 1,125. During the five-day tournament, 19 white marlin were boated and 467 were released. Four blue marlin were landed and 34 were released. Three sailfish and 16 longbill spearfish were cut loose. Fifteen tuna, 24 dolphin and 20 wahoo were boated. Visit www.themidatlantic.come for a full list of award winners.
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Field hockey A Youth Field Hockey Clinic at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex in Berlin this fall is open to participants in grades K-8. The clinic will run on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 through Oct. 20, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The purpose of the clinic is to introduce the sport of field hockey in a non-competitive environment to area youth. Participants will learn basic skills and fundamentals through station drills and exercises. Children will learn to apply their skills to field hockey activities and modified games.
Shin guards are required to participate. All other equipment will be provided. The cost of the program is $30 per person ($25 for the second child). Financial aid is available to those who show a demonstrated need. The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 11. An additional $5 will be applied after the registration deadline. For more information about the Youth Field Hockey Clinic, contact Program Manager Kelly Rados at 410632-2144, ext. 102 or email at krados@co.worecester.md.us. Visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org
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Basketball Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball returns to the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) this fall, and registration is now open. Teams are invited to compete in this fast-paced league. Scores and standing will be kept, and the league will culminate with a playoff tournament that will determine the league champion. Games will be played Thursdays, Sept. 10 through Nov. 19, from 7-10
p.m. at the WCRC, just off Route 113 in Snow Hill. The League is open to participants ages 18 and older. The cost is $215 per team. All payments must be received prior to participation. There is a referee fee of $25 per team/per game, and is paid prior to each game. The deadline for team registration is Friday, Aug. 28. For further information or to register, contact Myro Small at 410-632-2144, ext. 112 or msmall@co.worcester.md.us. Visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org for a complete list of Worcester County Recreation and Parks adult leagues or to sign up to receive email announcements.
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The 22nd annual Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s Fall Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Ocean City Golf Club. Pictured, from left, are Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital; Todd Ferrante, chair of the Foundation; Michael James, president and COO of Hospitality Partners on behalf of The Carousel Group and Chris Carbaugh, Foundation event chair for the golf tournament.
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(Aug. 28, 2015) The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s 22nd annual Fall Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, rain or shine, at the Ocean City Golf Club. For local golfers, the tournament has become an annual tradition, with last year’s event raising $106,000 to expand health care services and programs for the community through AGH. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Player entry fee includes lunch and dinner as well
as beverages on the course. Lunch this year will be provided by Bad Monkey OC Bar & Grill. Dough Roller Restaurants and Shenanigan’s Irish Pub & Grill will provide dinner at the post-tournament banquet. Team reservations can be submitted online and must be received by Sept. 17. Space is limited and earliest entries are accommodated first. Nongolfers can still join the fun, with dinner, awards and a live auction beginning at 5 p.m. The Carousel Group is a legacy sponsor, with 16 consecutive years as a title sponsor. Gold sponsors include AGH Auxiliary, Anonymous, Horizon CSA and Emergency Service Associates. Silver
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OC Rec Boosters to host Swing for Youth Golf Open (Aug. 28, 2015) For 21 years, the Ocean City Recreation Boosters’ golf tournaments have helped to raise more than $350,000 toward recreation program costs for area children. This year’s Swing for Youth Golf Open will take place at the Eagle’s Landing Golf Course in Berlin on Saturday, Oct. 31. Breakfast will be served and the silent auction will begin at 9 a.m., with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. There will also be a Halloween costume contest. The Open, hosted by Ocean City
PICKLEBALL SUCCESS During the recently completed National Senior Games held in Minneapolis, Ocean Pines pickleball player Don Tomb captured two silver medals. In Men's Doubles 70-plus, he paired with Toui Pomsouvan of Arlington, Va. to finish second and in Mixed Doubles 70-plus, Tomb partnered with Karen Pearson of McLean, Va. to earn silver. Other Ocean Pines players winning medals were Cheryl Martin, silver in 50-plus Women's Singles and Marion Lisehora, bronze in 80-plus Women's Doubles. Other participants included Frank Creamer who finished ninth in Mixed Doubles 55-plus, Alex Fraschetti, Charlie Hollis, Tim Milam, Diane Milam and Butch Martin.
Recreation Boosters, is an annual charity golf tournament that supports youth recreation in Ocean City and surrounding areas. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit area youth by subsidizing the camps and programs offered by Ocean City Recreation and Parks. Supporters include individual golfers, as well as national corporate sponsors Coca-Cola and Esskay Meats, and local business partners. For more information, call 410250-0125.
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Martin Sanchez, a Worcester Prep (‘10) and U.S. Naval Academy (‘14) graduate, was selected to represent the United States in the sixth Military World Games in Munyeong, South Korea this fall.
Maryland Delegate Mary Beth Carozza, right, recently presented "The Girl Scouts of America as the 2015 Lower Shore Woman of Distinction" citation to Jane Ellen Mengason at the Ocean City Tennis Center on 61st Street.
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Like-kind swaps have important tax implications
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Sandals Bridal and Formal Wear owner Maria McEvoy stands in front of some dresses on Tuesday afternoon that are available in her new shop on Route 611 in West Ocean City.
Sandals Bridal and Formal Wear opens in West OC
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) High school students and beach brides now have a spot in West Ocean City to buy their special dresses and gowns locally. Sandals Bridal and Formal Wear opened on Aug. 20 in the Teal Marsh Shopping Center on Route 611 in West Ocean City with dresses for prom, homecoming and, of course, brides and bridal parties. The store also has tuxedos available for rent or purchase in addition to cocktail dresses, barefoot sandals, beach wedding flip-flops, jewelry and accessories. “Cash-and-carry means a buyer goes to shows and buys them straight off the runway with quality threadcounts and the beading is top-notch,” said Owner Maria McEvoy. “The dress you see and want is the dress you can buy right off the rack.” New dresses come in weekly with the option to order out of a catalog as well. Most importantly, McEvoy is catering to local people by being open year-round and giving a 15 percent discount for anything in the store for students in the area who have an ID during homecoming and prom seaSee DESTINATION Page 46
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High school students and beach brides now have a spot in West Ocean City to buy their special dresses and gowns. The store also has tuxedos available for rent or purchase.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) The National Association of Realtors conducted a survey that shows real estate like-kind exchanges are an important vehicle for disposing of and acquiring properties and support the nation’s financial growth, job creation and economy. NAR’s Like-Kind Exchanges: Real Estate Market Perspectives 2015 surveyed both commercial and residential members. “Like-kind exchanges allow investors and businesses to defer capital gains taxes on the exchange of similar properties bring great advantages to investors, real estate markets and the economy,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Realtors and their clients often look for better economic use of existing properties that are underutilized, which helps promote local economic development and increase the nation’s gross domestic product.” Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 is a provision that has been in the tax code since 1924. It’s also the common name referred to for a like-kind exchange, and it provides individuals and businesses with critically needed tax deferment on gains after the disposition of a property as long as the proceeds are reinvested in a similar property through a like-kind exchange. Replacement properties must be identified in 45 days and the transaction completed within 180 days. The survey revealed that real estate investors and commercial property owners place a very high priority on current like-kind exchange tax rules; 40 percent indicated that transactions would not have occurred in the absence of the tax provision, and 56 percent said even if the project would have occurred it likely would have been smaller in scale. Survey respondents said the primary reason that they or their clients participated in a like-kind property exchange, aside from the deferral of capital gains taxes, was See EXCHANGING Page 46
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Spurrier joins company
Parker graduates
Carole Spurrier recently joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty as a sales professional. The announcement was made by Sharon Curtiss, branch manager, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty in Ocean Pines. She will concentrate on residential Carole Spurrier real estate sales as a member of the O’Hare Team. She was previously an executive sales vice president with Lucent Technologies with responsibilities for sales to the large telecommunications companies in North America. She has more than 30 years experience in sales. Spurrier also owned and operated the Marina Deck restaurant in Ocean Pines. She has been actively involved in the community in many volunteer organizations including Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in need and she leads the National Alliance on Mental Illness activities on the Lower Shore.
Wayne Benson, president & CEO of Bank of Ocean City, along with the Board of Directors, announces that Jason Parker, assistant vice president, has recently graduated from Maryland Banking School, with Honors. Maryland Banking School is a vigorous, three-year program with an emphasis on developing leadership, managerial and technical skills. Parker joined the bank in 2003 and was born and raised in Berlin. He is a graduate of Wilmington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. Parker is the branch manager of the 59th Street location in Ocean City. His other duties include Commercial/Consumer/Residential Lending and Business Development. He is involved in several community organizations including the Berlin Lion’s Club and also serves on Bank of Ocean City’s Charitable Contributions Committee and Disaster Recovery Team. Parker resides in Berlin with his wife and children. Bank of Ocean City is a locallyowned, independent community bank. Established in 1916 and headquartered in West Ocean City, the bank has six offices; four in Ocean City, one in Ocean Pines and one in Berlin.
Harmon honored Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s independent agent Vicki Harmon, affiliated with the company’s Ocean City – 104th Street office, was honored by the Coastal Association of Realtors as its Realtor of the Year. Harmon is president of the Coastal Vicki Harmon Association of Realtors and served on the community service, government affairs, finance and executive committees and board of directors, prior to being elected president. She is a member of the Maryland Association of Realtors’ board of directors, is on several 2016 committees and has been nominated for their community service award. As an active supporter of numerous local civic organizations, Harmon volunteers for various local charitable efforts. These include the Junior Auxiliary Group – Atlantic General Hospital, Women Business Leaders in Support of Red Cross, the Women’s Council of Realtors, Worcester Youth & Family Services, the Economic Development Council and the Ocean City Art League. She assists in coordinating the annual Sandcastle Home Tour that raises more than $35,000 annually for the Art League. A Realtor for nine years, Harmon is dedicated to assisting home buyers and sellers with completing their real estate transaction. She earned the short sales and foreclosures resource certification in 2012 and was certified in expert training negotiating in 2014. She shares her customer service knowledge with other agents as a technology and new agent instructor.
United Way additions United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore announces the addition of two team members, completing the team of eight employees supporting local programs and services for nonprofit agencies throughout Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties. Chelsea Micka, donor relations coordinator, and Victoria Miele, outreach and communications manager, joined the United Way team in early August. Micka, originally from Cherry Hill, N.J., graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mass Communications and Public Relations. Serving internships with both the Arthritis Foundation, as well as R&R Events, a Baltimore-based event production company, she went on to work for Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, working closely with University Advancement and Alumni Relations in managing university-wide events. Micka will provide the United Way with much needed donor relations, campaign and event support. A Salisbury University alumna, Miele holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a Marketing concentration, and a Master’s in Business Administration. She brings the United Way 10 years of marketing experience from her previous positions in the for-profit sector. Her responsibilities include building awareness of United Way programs, community outreach, and donor relations support. Miele has been an Eastern Shore resident for 15 years, and currently lives in Salisbury with her husband and two children.
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Sandals Bridal and Formal Wear in West Ocean City also carries barefoot sandals, beach wedding flip-flops, jewelry and accessories.
Destination weddings get local formal wear supplier Continued from Page 45 sons. “We want people to treat themselves on a special occasion by providing quality merchandise at affordable prices,” McEvoy said. “I want to keep flipping my racks knowing I have happy customers instead of keeping the same inventory.” “Everyone wants a nice dress you don’t have to pay six months on,” she added. McEvoy enjoys shopping in a relaxed atmosphere where customers browse at their leisure and has always disliked when people follow her around in stores. “This past Saturday it was very busy and it was like we were all friends for years,” McEvoy said. “I love the beach and want people to enjoy their experience. Ask any questions, leave happy and recommend me to others is my goal.” McEvoy has lived in Ocean City for 20 years. During winter, she decided it was time to make a move and started taking courses online on event and wedding planning. “I like to plan parties and the best way to get clients is to work in a bridal store,” McEvoy said. “When I started researching, I realized Ocean
City does not have a bridal store and we are a destination wedding area.” She found out high school kids were going to Annapolis and Dover to buy their prom dresses. “We need to keep the money local,” McEvoy said. Jodie Noonan, owner of Barefoot Beach Bride on 120th Street, was instrumental in helping McEvoy get started in the business and the two are planning a fashion show in February. Barefoot Beach Bride coordinates, designs and officiates weddings. “We will use my clothes and her beach set-ups,” McEvoy said. Sandals Bridal is open six days a week, Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Tuesdays, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays starting at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are available seven days a week by calling 410-390-3937 and 410-390-5160 or by emailing sandalsbridal@gmail.com. “I want everyone to realize they can afford beautiful clothes without spending a six-month paycheck for one night,” McEvoy said. “Ocean City is a fun town and we have events where people dress up. I am shocked no one had done this yet.”
Exchanging properties saves capital gains, fosters growth Continued from Page 45 for equity to acquire additional properties. Other reasons were for estate planning, portfolio diversification and completion of a development project. The tax savings resulting from likekind exchanges are also helping bring more capital into local markets. Eighty-six percent of respondents said the savings from tax deferment allowed them or their clients to invest additional capital and make improvement in their acquired properties;
these investments are generally responsible for the creation of new jobs, such as in construction and property management. NAR believes like-kind exchange transactions are fundamental to the real estate investment sector, and opposes any legislation proposed that would repeal or limit the ability to conduct like-kind exchanges. Lauren Bunting is a licensed Realtor/Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Sixth annual OC Hotel Week starts Sunday, Aug. 30
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) As summer comes to a close, hotels are getting ready for Ocean City Hotel Week, which has grown to nearly two weeks where guests receive special discounts on rooms starting Sunday, Aug. 30 and running through Sept. 10. As of Monday afternoon, 34 businesses are participating in the sixth annual event, said Susan Jones, Executive Director for the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We mimic it after restaurant week by pulling together members who offer good deals and encourage new business,â&#x20AC;? Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They [businesses] can still sign up and we add them to our list as they call us. Those who do always tell us they sell rooms.â&#x20AC;? Participating businesses will offer â&#x20AC;&#x153;beach bargainsâ&#x20AC;? of 15-25 percent off standard rates for trips lasting three to five nights or an extra night free for those who stay three to five nights. Labor Day weekend is excluded from the deals. Discounts are available at the Clarion, Seacrets, Carousel, Commander Hotel, Dunes Manor, Princess Bayside, and the Hilton as well as among others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great time to try somewhere different at a reduced rate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want a free night or discounted room?â&#x20AC;? Jones said. Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association members started Hotel Week in 2010 to help bring people to Ocean City after the kids go back to school and the season starts to wind down. Visitors have been calling to ask when the event week will begin, she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage people who do not have children or on a weekend [to come to Ocean City],â&#x20AC;? Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great time to come down with the beautiful weather.â&#x20AC;? Visit www.oceancityhotelweek.com for a full list of participating hotels and their special deals.
Delmarva Veteran Builders recently announced the completion of the retrofit and renovation of Atlantic General Pediatric Care in Gina Renee Plaza on Route 50 in West Ocean City.
AGH relocates pediatrics on Rt. 50 Delmarva Veteran Builders complete renovation and retrofit of West OC space (Aug. 28, 2015) Delmarva Veteran Builders, the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans, announced the completion of the retrofit and renovation of Atlantic General Pediatric Care in Gina Renee Plaza on Route 50 in West Ocean City. The 2,350-square-foot project was completed for the relocation of a local AGH pediatrician and allows for the addition of a new pediatrician under the AGH umbrella. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Delmarva Veteran Builders is
thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Atlantic General again,â&#x20AC;? said Chris Eccleston, Delmarva Veteran Builders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look forward to growing the relationship we have with Atlantic General and will continue to support them in meeting the healthcare needs of the community.â&#x20AC;? The original tenant in the space was an Urgent Care Center. AGH
used the existing exam rooms for the practice and has hired DVB to reconfigure the rest of the space to be more pediatric friendly. The two pediatricians who will be seeing patients at Atlantic General Pediatric Care are Dr. Anita Pascucci and Dr. Laura Scope. For more information, visit www.delmarvaveteranbuilders.com.
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cate meighan inside going out he busy summer season is definitely beginning to wind down here in Ocean City. School is just around the corner for Worcester County kids and a lot of us are trying to cram in some last minute fun before it’s back to homework and trying to grasp Common Core math even a little bit. That might be the only thing on earth that Google and Wiki really can’t help with! If you were at Fager’s Island on 60th Street last Saturday then you probably caught at least part of the fifth annual Battle on the Bay, stand-up paddle board races. There was something for all levels of fitness, including an ELITE 6-mile race for those feeling super ambitious. The kids race was also especially cool because the skills of the competing tots were really impressive. If they can paddle like a confident pro at age 8 just think of what they might be capable of in another 10 years or so! Saturday afternoon at Fager’s was followed by a night with Scarab–The Journey Experience at Ocean City’s Performing Arts Center on 40th Street. The guys really put on a great show and guitarist Brett Parker told me that they really fell in love with the area. So much so that they already have two more shows tentatively booked here for next year. If you’re a local and missed Scarab last week then try to catch them the next time they’re in town. Also in town last weekend was the Grammy–nominated Eli Young Band, who performed for a packed house at Cowboy Coast Country Saloon on 17th Street. One of the things that I love the most about this area is how invested in music the locals as a whole really are. Anything goes and every genre imaginable can be found playing somewhere in the area. While the season is indeed slowing down a bit there is still plenty to do this coming week. OC Sandfest runs from now through Sunday, Aug. 30 so be sure to check out the sand sculptures along the Boardwalk. Also running through Sunday is the sixth annual Ocean City Jeep Week. More than 250 jeeps are exSee CATE Page 50
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Dozens of motorists braved the obstacle course in the Roland E. Powell Convention Center parking lot on 40th Street during Ocean City Jeep Week last year.
Assortment of activities planned during Jeep Week
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) Beach crawls, an obstacle course and trail rides are just some of the activities Jeep owners can take part in this weekend during the sixth annual Ocean City Jeep Week. The event draws thousands of Jeep enthusiasts each year with four days of activities which began yesterday and continue through Sunday. Today kicks off with a beach crawl at 7 a.m. Although registration for the event with 250 Jeeps is full, spectators are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to watch as the jeeps travel south along the coastline from 30th Street down to the inlet. “This is a rare opportunity to drive on the Ocean City beach and it is quite a sight,” said Daina Behe, marketing and event director. Jeep Week headquarters provides fun all weekend after opening its doors yesterday at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street with highlights including performances from BMX stunt rider Mike Steidley, monster truck rides and appearances by off-road enthusiast Tony Pellegrino, who will sign autographs. Show & Shine takes place from 11
About 250 Jeep owners have registered to participate in beach crawls Friday and Saturday morning along the coastline from 30th Street to the inlet.
a.m. to 4 p.m. where vehicles are judged in categories such as modifications, functionality and cleanliness. For children, there is a kid’s zone with a Power Wheel Jeep obstacle course, bounce house, a coloring station of Jeeps with crayons and other activities.
In addition, visitors can check out an indoor Jeep exhibit, obstacle course and 20 vendors sponsored by Exotic Sound and Tint and Berlin Jeep in addition to Skyjacker, Extreme Terrain, Jones Junction and The Metal Shop. See JEEP Page 50
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Jeep enthusiasts converge in OC Continued from Page 49 “We are loaded up for 4x4 enthusiasts with Jeep services, parts and offroad vehicles,” said Brad Hoffman, creator of Live Wire Media, a host of the event. “Some of the biggest companies in the world will be here with professional and expert technicians on hand for attendees.” Jeep Week headquarters will be open to the public at 10 a.m. today and tomorrow until 6 p.m. The Jeep Jam kicks off at 9 a.m. in Berlin on Old City Road across from Burley Oak and behind CC Customs. There will be a large obstacle course which includes a mud pit, tire climb, a log bridge, trail ride and other various obstacles for Jeep owners who can register their vehicles the day of Jeep Jam for $85. “This is a great spectator event and we will have a section for spectators to sit (bring blankets to sit on the grass) that overlooks the course,” Behe said. “There are obstacle options for modified Jeeps as well as stock Jeeps. Also, there is a freestyle area where Jeeps can test their skills in the mud and over large rocks.” The course in Berlin was restructured this year. There are two shifts of Jeeps with 400 participating in each, Hoffman said.
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Friday, Aug. 28 7-9:30 a.m. — Beach crawl, beach from 30th Street to the inlet 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Jeep Week headquarters open, Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 40th Street 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Jeep Jam, Old City Road in Berlin across from Burley Oak and behind CC Customs 6 p.m. — Family Fun Mixer, Hooper’s Crab House, Route 50
“We expanded the event into two days and gave spectators as well as participants a much better experience with the event done in shifts,” he added. Jeep Jam takes place until 6 p.m. with Irie radio personality Big Al Reno spinning the tunes. Friday night there will be a family fun mixer at Hooper’s Crab House at the Route 50 entrance to Ocean City starting at 6 p.m. Families can enjoy all-you-can-eat crabs, shrimp, corn, cheeseburgers, pulled pork, hot dogs, potato chips, soda and draft beer. The Jeep family dinner is sold out. Saturday is another fun-filled day with a final beach crawl taking place at 7 a.m. “What a unique opportunity to drive on the beach. It’s an experience of a lifetime and a real exciting event for folks who do it,” Hoffman said. Jeep Week headquarters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and continued Jeep Jam action in Berlin starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until 7 p.m. An awards ceremony will take place at the convention center from 6-9 p.m. Stop by Ropewalk on 82nd Street Saturday for a wrap-up party presented by Wicked Jeeps from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. where participants can show their lanyards for drink specials. Jeep Week comes to a close on
Sunday with a send-off morning gathering at Hooper’s from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be complimentary coffee and doughnuts for all registered Jeep owners. Registered Jeep Week participants receive free entry to Jeep Week HQ and the Jeep Jam. Unregistered spectators are welcome at both events. The cost is $10 for a day pass or $15 for a weekend pass, and children 5-12 are $6 and $10. Jeep Week began six years ago when a group of local Jeep enthusiasts decided to put together a weekend event for Jeep owners in town. “It’s super exciting to see the event go from 200 to 300 Jeeps and significantly grow to more than 1,000 Jeeps,” Hoffman said. “It’s bigger and better all the way around.” Visitors and Jeep owners from Canada, Ohio, New York, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina and other states will gather in the resort to take part in events. “It is the ultimate gathering for Jeep fans. The community gets together to play on the beach and in the mud,” Behe said. “There really is something for everyone at this event, from live entertainment and parties all weekend to the excitement of the Jeep Jam obstacle course, which is
the ultimate spectator event.” Visit www.OCJeepweek.com for more information.
tion about this event at www.seaglassassociation.org. If you’re looking for something to do with your family there is a free circus at Jolly Roger Amusement Park on 30th Street and Coastal Highway that features The Flying Wallendas. Show times are at 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Check out www.jollyrogerpark.com for more information. Dickens on the Road Magic Show is performed daily at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are $14 and available at www.ocmagicshow.com. Sundaes in the Park and Fireworks begins at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30 at Northside Park on 125th
Street, bayside. British Invasion Experience will rock out as visitors can create their own sundae and then fireworks over the bay will close out the evening of family fun. Also on Sunday, Aug. 30, an 8-minute fireworks displays will be presented on the N. Division Street beach at 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and then finally at 10:30 p.m. Great food, drink specials and fun nights out are a way of life here in Ocean City, with there truly is something for everyone. Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center is serving breakfast every day from 9 a.m. to noon and there are some great food and drink specials that run all day
long. Happy hour is 12-6 p.m. daily and there is Cornhole every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Duffy’s also features live entertainment on weekends. Check out www.duffysoc.com/coupons.cfm for some coupons and a full menu. Tokyo Seafood Buffet on 131st Street and Coastal Highway has one of the very best all-you-can-eat buffets in Ocean City. Its early bird special knocks $3 off your meal up until 4 p.m. and the $5 appetizers include chicken wings, BBQ short rib,stuffed mushrooms and General Tso’s chicken. Crab Bag on 130th Street is pretty well known for its steamed crabs but the menu has an awful lot
Saturday, Aug. 29 7-9:30 a.m. — Beach crawl, beach from 30th Street to the inlet 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Jeep Week headquarters open, Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 40th Street 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Jeep Jam, Old City Road in Berlin across from Burley Oak and behind CC Customs 6-9 p.m. — Awards night, Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 40th Street 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. —Wrap-up party at Ropewalk, 82nd Street Sunday, Aug. 30 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Jeep Week sendoff, Route 50
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pected to take part in Beach Crawls, Jeep Jams and Show & Shines. Most of the fun will take place at the convention center on 40th Street and Coastal Highway. Check out www.ocjeepweek.com for more information. If you love sea glass even half as much as I do then you’ll want to stop in the OC convention center this weekend to check out The North American Sea Glass Festival. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 2930 vendors, collectors and sea glass jewelers will be on hand with various products. Admission is $5 and you can find out more informa-
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cate meighan more to offer than just that. It has charcoal pit sandwiches (one meat is $7.50 or two-meat sandwiches are $9.50), baby back ribs and deals on the popular fried chicken. Super happy hour at Crab Bag is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with a late happy hour running from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Crab Bag has some great carry-out specials, including two separate deals on baby back ribs. You can also carry-out full or half bushel of crabs. The Blue Ox Bar & Grill on 127 Street, bayside, opens at 9 a.m. for breakfast and then there are some pretty cool specials all day. Blue Plate dinner specials are only $12.99 and include homemade meatballs, BBQ ribs and chicken piccata. Red Plate dinner specials feature dishes like prime rib for just $14.99. The Blue Ox also has $5 crushes and Natty Boh and Natural Light cans are only $1.75. The Blue Ox also features The Looney Bin Comedy Club with 90-minute shows on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Call 410-250-6440 for reservations or visit www.theblueox.com. Jules on 120th Street has been an OC staple for over a decade now. It has some really great daily specials, including the Early Bird Prix Fixe Dinner. That features three courses and is served with a complimentary glass of wine for just $30 between 5-6 p.m. Check out www.julesoc.com. Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos is rated one of Ocean City’s best family resort hotels. Located on 118th Street, happy hour is daily in the Bamboo Lounge from 4-7 p.m. The patio bar and grill are both open with daily entertainment and cocktail specials. Seasons Restaurant features Family Theme Nights which includes Fish Fry Friday, Steak & Rib Saturday, Italian night on Sunday, Mexican Fiestas every Monday, Carousel Crab Feast on Tuesday, Lobster Lunacy on Wednesday and Thursday is an official beach bash. Check out www.carouselhotel.com for more info on all of the cool things happening here. The Original Greene Turtle on 116th Street celebrates happy hour Monday through Friday from 3-7 p.m. with $2 domestic drafts and $2.25 domestic bottles and rail drinks. The Turtle Power Hour (between 10-11 p.m.) features various drink specials like $3 Fireballs and deejays are on hand most nights to spin some of your favorite music. Bourbon Street on the Beach on 116th Street is the only Cajun style restaurant in town. It serves a cajun prime rib for $29 and you also have a choice of fresh seafood, steak, chicken, rockfish tacos and more served daily. It also features an extensive kids menu, and if you’re looking for dessert, Bourbon Street serves its own homemade ice cream. Enjoy happy hour on the beach from 4-7 p.m. and check out www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com
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Scott and Amy Walstrum are joined by their daughter, Lili, during the Battle on the Bay paddleboarding event at Fager's Island on 60th Street last Saturday.
for information on live entertainment and special upcoming deals. If an all-you-can-eat buffet is what you’re after then check out Horizon’s Restaurant on 101st Street inside The Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel. It features a popular buffet for $38.95 for adults. Children ages 4-12 eat for $19.95 and from 4:30-9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday or 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday you can knock an additional $4 off the buffet price on all adult meals. Prime rib, crab legs, fried clams, lasagna and an extensive list of desserts are just some of your options here. Don’t forget the live musical entertainment at Lenny’s Beach Bar and in the Ocean Club Nightclub. Visit www.clarionoc.com. Ropewalk on 82nd Street and the bay offers one of the best dining experiences in Ocean City. There is a full playground to keep the little kids entertained and a 300-foot deck and fire pits to help adults relax. Ropewalk also features live entertainment daily. Dueling Pianos perform every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday starting at 10:30 p.m. and Steel Drums hit the stage every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4-8 p.m. and Pat O’Brennan performs every Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. Ropewalk’s happy hour is Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m. Luau on the Beach runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. each Thursday with drink specials including Natural Light cans for just $1.50. You can also order a variety of other specialty drinks for just $4. For more information on upcoming entertainment
check out www.ropewalkoc.com. BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, bayside, has a fun happy hour Monday through Friday from 47 p.m. and a late night happy hour that runs Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. It also has Burley Oak’s “Just the Tip” on draft. BJ’s full menu is available from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily and there is also a cool kids menu that your little ones will love. If you stop in for lunch then stick around for the daily duck feeding at 1 p.m. Live music is also a big part of the fun here, and on Friday, Aug. 28, Rockfish will take the stage from 9-11 p.m. You can also check out Dust N Bones on Saturday, Aug.30 live on stage as well. For more information on upcoming events at BJ’s check out www.bjsonthewater.com. The Skye Bar on 66th Street and Coastal Highway features a great raw bar, fresh seafood and steaks plus an award-winning wine list. Happy hour is from 3-6 p.m. daily and the creative cocktails are a bonus. On Friday, Aug. 28, Test Kitchen will be providing the live entertainment from 4-8 p.m. You can check out the rest of Skye Bar’s extensive entertainment schedule and full menu at www.skyebaroc.com. Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli on 63rd Street and Coastal Highway is the only kosher deli on all of Delmarva and while it features a wide menu selection, it’s the pastrami and chopped brisket knishes that sell out immediately. Owner Warren Rosenfeld tells me that you can call ahead to order the knish and then take it home fresh, hot or cold, to enjoy later. Pastrami knish is See CATE Page 52
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$10.95 and the brisket knish is $9.95. If you’ve already treated yourself to one of Rosenfeld’s sandwiches then you know how huge the portions are, making this a great deal on knishes. If you are just visiting for a few days you really need to check out Fager’s Island on 60th Street, bayside. You can enjoy a fine dining experience in the dining room upstairs overlooking the bay or keep it casual out on the main deck. Fager’s capitalizes on the whole beach theme by hosting an “Island Time Beach Party” every Tuesday through Sunday from 26 p.m. It includes $5 food and drink specials that feature crushes, island wines, wings, tenders and fish tacos. Fager’s also features $5 Smirnoff Bloody Mary’s and its special Sunday Jazz Brunch with Everett Spells is weekly from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locals all have something to look forward to with the I Love Mondays after work deck party and live entertainment is a regular thing at Fager’s so check out www.fagers.com. Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill on 54th Street, begins serving all entrees at 4 p.m. and it also features a popular happy hour that runs from 3-6 p.m. The fun continues all week beginning with Beer and Pizza night every Monday, Little Black Dress
Night on Thursdays and a beach bash every Friday night. You can check out the full schedule of events at www.mackys.com. KY West on 54th Street and Coastal Highway is another popular spot here in Ocean City. Happy hour is still 4-7 p.m. daily with various food and drink specials only available at the bar. Thursday nights now feature a deck party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with $2 domestic bottles and $3 Fireball. KY West also has a late night happy hour Sunday through Thursday that runs from 10 p.m. to midnight. The lobster pot pie and crab cakes are still two of the biggest dishes on the menu at KY West. General Manager Mark Wagner tells me that DJ Rhoadie is spinning the tracks every Saturday and Michael Smith will be playing on Friday, Sept. 4. Seacrets: Jamaica USA on 49th Street, bayside, is one of those places that If you are only in town for a few days, you need to visit. On Friday, Aug. 28, you can knock $5 off of all raw bar menu items during happy hour from 4-7 p.m. and you need to try an Orange Crush made with Seacrets own Blood Orange Vodka for just $5. On Friday, The Jim Long Band will be playing on the beach stage at 5 p.m. followed by Nine Mile Roots at 9 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 29,
Seacrets will be celebrating its Lunasea full moon party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. There is always so much going on at Seacrets that your best bet is to check out www.seacrets.com for details. Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill, located between 37th and 38th streets at Castle In The Sand Hotel, has a brand new menu that features burgers, tacos, wraps and more. Coconuts is very kid friendly and offers a pretty standard kids menu. Happy hour is daily from 5-6 p.m. with two-for-one drink specials and you can also try Coconuts original craft beer, Drunken Monkey Ale. Check out Tipsy Turtle Tuesday– order Coconuts’ Tipsy Turtle Rum Punch and you’ll automatically be entered to win a five-day vacation to The Green Turtle Club Resort in the Bahamas. Coconuts also offers beach waitress service, weather permitting, for another week or so. Barn 34 on 34th Street is more than happy to help you start your day by serving breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. daily. The lunch menu includes fish tacos and filling burgers while hand-cut steaks and fresh fish are what’s for dinner. Barn 34 has a new happy hour running Sunday through Thursday, 5-8 p.m. with some great food and drink specials served only at the bar. Half-
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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, you will get another crack at an opportunity that recently passed you by. Just be patient and prepare for the chance that awaits you in the near future.
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Leo, you have a lot on your plate at the moment, so shelve some immediate plans you had. Right now you don’t have the time to devote to them.
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Attending the Battle on the Bay event at Fager's Island on 60th Street last Saturday, from left, are Dominic and Abigail Cilento and Rommel Miranda.
OC. The all-you-can-eat menu includes steamed shrimp, BBQ ribs, blue crabs and crab legs. Marina Deck also boasts the only indoor restaurant play area for kids in the area. Parents can rest a little easier knowing that their tots are hanging out in a tunnel maze in a safe, cool area while waiting for their meal. Happy hour currently runs every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and one of the most popular specials is a half-pound of steamed shrimp for only $4.99. You’ll also want to check out the roof top Wild Pony Bar overlooking the bay. It’s the perfect spot to relax while watching one of OC’s stunning sunsets. Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs at 221 Wicomico Street and the bay is also a friendly place to hang out while watching the sunset. Buddy’s brings you happy hour from open to close every day. Natty Bo’s For O’s and Natural Lights are only $1.79 and crushes are $5.50. Calamari, steamed clams and See CATE Page 55
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Friday (at the bar only) and you can also grab $8 wings or steamed shrimp for $9. Drink specials include $1 off craft beer and $4 crushes during happy hour as well. This is definitely a great spot to escape the sweltering beach heat for awhile and the staff is super friendly which is always a bonus. The Dunes Manor Hotel, located at 2800 Baltimore Avenue, is bringing some serious fun and entertainment to Ocean City. Wine Wednesdays feature a two-hour vineyard tour with attendees leaving Dunes at 4 p.m. sharp, and then on Thirsty Thursday, you can join a four-hour craft beer brewery tour that begins at 3 p.m. Each Wednesday, The Ovation Dinner Theater features an interactive production of “Mafia Murders” which is an interactive who-done-it. Guests are guaranteed to have a fun evening and the doors open for this event at 6:30 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday Dunes features live entertainment on the oceanfront deck. Visit www.dunesmanor.com for more information and pricing on all events. Purple Moose Saloon, located between Caroline and Talbot streets on the Boardwalk, opens daily at 11 a.m. The secret to Purple Moose’s success is at least in part because it offers something different. Hard rock tribute bands are featured and on most Thursday nights you can catch a cool live show. On Thursday, Sept. 3, Bottoms Up, a Van Halen tribute band will be performing. Purple Moose also caters to all of OCMD’s international visitors by making Tuesday Euro Night, with great drink specials. Check out www.purplemoosesaloon.com for more information on its upcoming lineup. Marina Deck at 306 Dorchester Street on the bay is a great place for the entire family in downtown
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price fish tacos and appetizers are included. Barn 34 changes its specials frequently so check out www.barn34oc.com for daily updates. If you’re in the mood for some good old barbecue then 28th Street Pit & Pub is going to be right up your alley because it specializes in beer, barbecue and of course, ribs. Located at 2706 Philadelphia Avenue, Pit & Pub is an authentic OCMD smokehouse and you can either dine in or carry out. The lunch special list is pretty cool with selections such as a half-pound of ribs or half of a chicken, each served with a side and drink for only $6.99. Happy hour runs daily from 3-6 p.m. Pit & Pub is also family friendly. Fish Tales Bar & Grill, located between 21st and 22nd streets, has various food specials that change daily and happy hour runs from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. It features bayfront dining and there is a really cool play area to entertain the kids while they wait to eat. Tuesday night Fish Tales has $3 import beers and $5 crushes from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. On Wednesdays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. get 75-cent natural light drafts. Check out www.ocfishtales.com for more information on everything happening at Fish Tales. Cowboy Coast, located on 17th Street, has something fun going on every night of the week. It serves up Texas-style steaks, cold drinks and seafood while providing lots of live entertainment as well. The 75-cent Saturdays are sure to be a hit with the OCMD locals. PBR and Natty BOH drafts are just 75 cents from 9 p.m. until closing on Saturday, Aug. 29. Check out www.cowboycoastoc.com for a list of upcoming live entertainment as well! Taphouse Bar & Grille on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk has happy hour from 1-5 p.m. Monday through
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Fager's Island bartenders Billy Moran and Alex Myers take care of patrons at the 60th Street establishment last Saturday.
Brooke Donlon, left, and Alicia Shea participate in the annual Battle on the Bay festivities at Fager's Island on 60th Street last Saturday.
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The Eli Young Band jam out on Sunday night with their contemporary country tunes at Cowboy Coast on 17th Street.
Newly engaged Eric Fisher and Michele Williams enjoy themselves at Cowboy Coast County Saloon on 17th Street during the Eli Young Band concert Sunday night.
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Providing drinks at Cowboy Coast on 17th Street, last Sunday, from left, are John Wulff, Laura Bauer and Corey Valentine.
Having a great time at Cowboy Coast on 17th Street during the Eli Young Band concert, last Sunday, from left, are Samantha Conner, Helena Taylor, Caitlin Blitz and Christa Rodriguez.
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cate meighan www.mrducksbar.com. If you’re visiting OC make sure that you spend a little time on the other side of the drawbridge in West Ocean City. There is plenty of shopping at the Tanger Outlets and several great restaurants to choose from. That Bacon Place, located at 12614 Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City, features one of the most delicious takeout menus around and you rarely have to wait for anything. The sausage sandwiches are delicious and let’s face it, everything is better with bacon, isn’t it? Plus the prices are great and only the freshest ingredients are used. The Decatur Diner on Route 611 in West OC is by far one of the best eateries in the area. It specializes in pancakes and Belgian waffles but don’t let the fact that breakfast is served all day fool you, the burgers and chicken tenders are equally great. If you manage to finish the Decatur Diner’s famous Pipeline Burger then you’ll end up with your name on a surfboard on the Wall of Fame. Decatur Diner is also conveniently lo-
Continued from Page 53 Chincoteague oysters are all under $6.50 and all crab are steamed to order. Text Occrabs to 95577 to receive a free cream of crab soup on your next visit to Buddy’s. Also, its Summer Crab Race Series to benefit the Believe in Tomorrow National Children’s Foundation and the Children’s House by the Sea is starting to wind down. Every Sunday evening through September, Buddy’s hosts an evening of live entertainment, drink/food specials, silent auctions, and at 8:30, the highlight of the evening, Buddy’s OC Hard Shell Crab Race. All auctions and Crab Race proceeds are donated to the Children’s House by the Sea in Ocean City. M.R. Ducks Bar & Grille, located on the bay at 311 Talbot Street, offers up a pretty cool round of entertainment daily right on the dock. On Friday, Aug. 28, Bo Dickerson performs from 6-10 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 29, Full Circle is up from 4-9 p.m. For a full schedule as well as a look at the menu check out
cated right on the way to the very popular Assateague Island. If you call ahead you can easily pick up food to take out to the beach with you. The Greene Turtle, on Route 611 in West Ocean City, may have been voted OC’s Best Burgers but it also has some of the best ribs, fresh salads and steak around. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. and there are nightly drink specials. The environment is friendly and several nights a week Greene Turtle West offers up live entertainment from local artists. Check out www.thegreeneturtle.com. Piaza, located at 11436 Samuel Bowen Blvd. in front of the Walmart on Route 50, is a convenient stop to make if you are on the go and need a quick, healthy meal. Piaza’s popular pizzas are made to order and cooked right in front of you in a 1,000-degree brick oven in just three minutes flat. While the pizza is obviously the big draw, the gourmet salads and pesto Piadas are also really delicious. Piaza is currently experimenting with new vegan
menu items and perfecting glutenfree options as well. Check out www.piazafresh.com for the full menu. Ocean City certainly knows how to keep tourists happy but if you’re looking for something to do besides hitting the beach then you should take a few hours to explore a historic little town called Berlin. Just a few minutes drive from OC, Berlin was officially named “America’s Coolest Small Town” in 2014 and it is also considered the antique capitol of the Eastern Shore. Main Street is alive with specialty shops and Berlin also features some of the best restaurants around, all within walking distance of each other. Check out www.berlinmainstreet.com for more information on this great little town and all that it has to offer. While the summer season is starting to wind down there is still plenty to do here in OCMD. If you have an event coming up or know of something that you think deserves a mention then email me at cate@oceancitytoday.net.
Tenth Sea Glass Festival makes debut in OC Sea glass collectors, artists and authors scheduled to attend weekend resort show
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) Fine sea glass to simple jewelry, home décor, artwork and stained glass are a few of the gems visitors can find at the 10th annual Sea Glass Festival this weekend at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. This is the first time the event, which is hosted by the North American Sea Glass Association, is taking place in the resort. The festival will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with nearly 60 sea glass collectors, artists and authors sharing their collections and history about sea glass
from all over the world, said Valerie Weston, president of the North American Sea Glass Association. Admission is $5 at the door. Books, photographs, lamps, windows and mosaic art were created from sea glass found on the shores of oceans, lakes, rivers and bays from a variety of locations. Author Richard LaMotte will be at the Sea Glass Publishing booth on Saturday and Sunday to sign copies of his new book, “The Lure of Sea Glass: Our Connection to Nature’s Gems.” “I am looking forward to sharing this new book, representing 10 years of study, with the sea glass community,” LaMotte stated in a release. “It’s great to have this national event so close to home and be able to relate stories with local collectors from the Maryland and Delaware region.”
The book includes stories people have told LaMotte about their search for meaning in sea glass, identifying historic pieces, exploring rare sea glass shards, taking a look at the future of sea glass and the specific characteristics of collections from 14 coastal regions throughout the United States. LaMotte’s wife, Nancy, is a jewelry designer and they will be offering each visitor to the Sea Glass Publishing booth an opportunity to enter a drawing. The winner will take home a piece of custom, bezel set jewelry combining sterling silver and sea glass, which was created specifically for the event. In addition, sea glass from their personal collection will be on display and they encourage visitors to bring their favorite piece to share with them.
“It’s special to our organization to be the largest running sea glass festival in the country,” Weston said. “We are proud of the educational elements of our displays and lectures on sea glass history and identification.” A Collectors Area will be separate from other exhibitions to show off treasures found in various bodies of water by participating artisans. Attendees can marvel at the sea glass enthusiasts’ collections in Room 209 of the convention center. “Our main mission is to tell the difference between manufactured and Mother Nature sea glass,” Weston said. “It affects the value and history. The educational aspect is our main goal.” On Saturday, three sea glass experts will be on hand to share their See COLLECTORS Page 56
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Author Richard LaMotte will be at the Sea Glass Publishing booth on Saturday and Sunday to sign copies of his new book, “The Lure of Sea Glass: Our Connection to Nature’s Gems,” during the Sea Glass Festival at the convention center on 40th Street.
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Continued from Page 55 perspectives on collecting gems from the sea. Bill Winkler, of the Delaware Marine Archaeological Society, will dive into the historical significance of sea glass found along the Delaware coast at 11 a.m. followed by Patricia Samford, director of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab at the Jefferson Patterson Park Museum, who goes beyond sea glass to talk about identifying sea pottery at 1 p.m. “These experts are very knowledgeable and can tell where different pieces of shard came from,” Weston said. The final speaker will be Christeena Hockin–Minopetros who will share her experiences of collecting sea glass in Greece the past 15 summers, at 3 p.m. “The highlight of the Ocean City festival is our Shard of the Year contest,” Weston said. Sea glass collectors can submit pieces from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Sunday and the winner will be announced around 4 p.m. “This contest has taken place every year,” Weston said. “The most beautiful and rarest sea glass will win.” One grand prize winner will receive $1,000 with 10 additional prizes of $100 each awarded to winners in categories including runnerup to Shard of the Year, pottery/ceramics, whimsical/toys, bottle stopper, most unusual, historical, art glass, marbles, buttons and figural. Last year, a couple hundred people participated in the contest, although up to a thousand people have submitted sea glass treasures in the past. To celebrate the festival’s 10th year, the first 250 people to enter each day will receive a complimentary commemorative cloth shopping bag. In addition, T-shirts will be sold for $10 to celebrate the anniversary. “It’s fun for the kids and each vendor tries to have an activity for them,” Weston said. “Displays are catered to kids and it’s a great event for everyone.” About 3,500 to 4,000 people are expected to attend the sea glass festival this weekend. The North American Sea Glass Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating others on the characteristics and significance of sea glass. A portion of the festival proceeds will benefit regional and national efforts of shoreline conservation, preservation and beautification. The Sea Glass Festival takes places Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the convention center on 40th Street. Admission cost is $5 daily at the door, and children under 12 are admitted free. For more information, visit www.seaglassassociation.org.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) Dozens of massive works of sand art will be on display in the resort this weekend during the second annual Ocean City Sandfest. The sand-carving event began Monday with six artists constructing more than 10 giant sculptures using 60 tons of sand, said Patrick Harsch of Team Sandtastic, a group of five crafting the project. Visitors will have a final opportunity to see the art come alive in front of them as professionals work along the Ocean City Boardwalk from North Division to Fourth streets 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Themes include sea life, outer space, circus animals, pirates, a Mary-
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land sculpture, sponsors, mermaids, dinosaurs and a “Welcome to Sandfest” piece that was completed on Monday. “Come out to see some amazing works of art created right on the beach, by some of the best sculptors in the world,” said Meredith Herbert, event promoter. “It’s free family-fun and an exciting event you don’t want to miss as these larger than life sand sculptures are an awesome sight to see.” Family-friendly activities include a class and demonstration in addition to watching the sand art illuminated on the beach Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8-11 p.m., weather permitting. “Themes feature a diversity of subjects on the beach and they light up at night,” Harsch said. “Through the course of a day something will be carved. It’s performance art and we encourage people to come out more than once to see the progression.” Along with Harsch, Dean Arscott, Daniel Belcher, Larry Hudson and Stephen Schomaker round out the sculptors participating with Team Sandtastic. On Monday afternoon, Belcher was working on a large plant-eating dinosaur and planned to add another
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On Monday afternoon, Dan Belcher works on a large plant-eating dinosaur and said he planned to add another smaller dinosaur to his sculpture, but he “makes it up as he goes along.”
smaller dinosaur to his sculpture, but he “makes it up as he goes along.” A few steps away, Harsch had started the beginning stages of a Maryland-themed display complete with a mermaid, pirates, a dinosaur, the state flag and a lighthouse. George Zaiser, from Ocean City,
has joined the others in making masterpieces of his own during Sandfest and was responsible for helping maintain them last year. “We didn’t know there were local sand sculptors and it’s cool to make that connection. Glad to have him working with us,” Harsch said of
Zaiser. Zaiser, a Worcester Preparatory School art teacher and sand sculptor since 1989, was constructing the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association’s sand art with a mermaid, fish, shark and a turtle along See SAND Page 62
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Misspent Youth, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 30: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; DJ Jammin Jeff, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 31: Slamm, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sept. 1-2: CK the DJ/VJ, 9 p.m. Sept. 3: Bottoms Up, “Van Halen Tribute,” 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. ROPEWALK 82nd Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1009 www.ropewalkoc.com Aug. 28: Acoustic w/Howie Spangler (lead singer of Ballyhoo), noon to 4 p.m.; Steel Drums, 4-8 p.m.; Tritide, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 29: Nautical Wheelers, noon to 4 p.m.; Steel Drums, 4-8 p.m.; Dueling Pianos, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 30: Nautical Wheelers, noon to 4 p.m.; Three Star, 4-8 p.m.; Dueling Pianos, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 31: John LaMere, 4-8 p.m.; Dueling Pianos, 10:30 to 2 a.m. Sept. 1: Pat O’Brennan, 4-8 p.m.; Dueling Pianos, 10:30 to 2 a.m. Sept. 2: Steel Drums, 4-8 p.m.; TBA, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sept. 3: Steel Drums, 4-8 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900/www.seacrets.com Aug. 28: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal the Sky, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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Walker teaches young chefs that cooks are also artists
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) Another season of children’s cooking classes has come to an end. I will miss my little chefs at the Hilton and the Holiday Inn but the path of fate must prevail. Another year rekindles friendship and at the same time reiterates my passion for cookery. It is important that my students realize that a chef is not only a cook, but he or she is also an artist. Anticipation is followed by accolades; the art of presentation is again another hit.
Every door of opportunity has purpose intended; working at The Little Inn at Washington proved to be an invaluable experience. Achieving a No.1 rating is difficult enough, but remaining at the top is another feat in itself. I remember asking Patrick O’ Connoll, restaurateur and chef of The Inn at Little Washington, what distinguishes the very top restaurants from each other. He explained it’s the tiniest details that differentiate and determine which fine dining establishments are rated No. 1, 2, 3, etc. In other words, specificity is the key to complexity and achievement. My young chefs comprehend the significance of this philosophy. The See TERRINES Page 63
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Sand sculpting demonstration, class offered Sat. Continued from Page 59 with Hudson on Monday afternoon. “Teaching is the main fun and working with other people,” Zaiser said. “It’s kind of fun playing in the sand all day.” The plan is to have each person carve their own pieces and finish the last few as a team. “Everyone has a different style and we will try to finish one sculpture a day,” Harsch said. Once a sculpture is completed, they spray it with a biodegradable glue, which gives it “skin” and helps to protect the art against rain or wind, he added. On Saturday at 9 a.m., a few professional sculptors will teach participants the basics on how to construct sand art. Another activity for families to enjoy is a Hands in the Sand sculpting demonstration taking place Saturday at noon where attendees can try sandsculpting their own art while professionals give tips and tricks of the trade. All events will take place on the beach near North Division Street and are weather permitting, Aug. 28-30. All OC Sandfest activities are free to the public on the five beach blocks between North Division and Fourth streets.
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Terrines can be intimidating at first Continued from Page 62 first half of the class is designed to tasting the ingredients and actually making the dish. The second half of the class focuses on plating; great attention to particulars comes to the forefront. The silence that exists in the second half of the class is an indication of concentration and creativity. Age is not relevant; each one is focused on their “work of art.” Progression is understood and is the underlying factor if excellence is to be obtained. I tell my students to think of the plate as a blank canvass; it is a medium to evoke and express imagination through the composition of food. That being said, the thought of a gorgeous vegetable terrine strikes my whimsical fancy. The stunning play on food is a culmination of delicate intricacies and acquired skilled that sets the tone for an amazing dish. Terrine is a French dish made with meats, seafood, vegetables and even fruit. It also refers to the covered, glazed earthenware dish that gives the prepared food its classic look. Ingredients can be layered and put in the terrine in such a way that when you cut it, each slice reveals a pattern. After a meat terrine has been assembled, it needs to be pressed to get rid of air pockets. Terrines are served cold or room temperature, and usually incorporate fat or a flavored jelly to hold the food together. Terrines can be intimidating at first. But once one understands the process of layering and how the ingredients are bound together; a whole new world of exploration and ingenuity are literally at one’s finger tips. A blend of roasted ruby red peppers and tomatoes paired with fresh emerald colored basil, savory Mediterranean mixture and creamy goat cheese is absolutely delicious and a spectacular display of natural
beauty. This recipe is easy and perfect for those who are attempting their first terrine. Enjoy! *Amazon carries Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware 3/4-quart pate terrine with press for $49.95 with free shipping. It comes in several colors including cherry which is very elegant. This size is perfect for the host who wants to expand their repertoire of skills in the art of entertaining.
Mediterranean Terrine Ingredients 1/2 head of garlic, separated into cloves, unpeeled 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for garnishing 2 yellow tomatoes 1 red tomato 2/3 cup roasted peppers 1/2 cup combined pitted oil cured black olives, green olives and capers 1/2 cup fresh basil, plus extra for garnishing 1/8 cup milk 1/2 package powdered gelatin 8 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Herbs de Province 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1. Preheat toaster oven to 225 degrees. Place garlic cloves in a small oven proof dish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on garlic. Bake garlic for 1 hour or until it is very soft. Remove garlic from oven, allow to cool and peel the skin off. Set aside. 2. Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. In addition, prepare an ice bath, core tomatoes, and cut an X in the bottom of each tomato. Working into batches, blanch tomatoes until skin begins to loosen. Re-
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Worcester Co. Arts Council seeks artists for Paint Berlin By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) The deadline to register for Paint Berlin, sponsored by the Worcester County Arts Council, is almost here. Artists must sign up by Monday, Aug. 31 to participate in the sixth annual event, which will run Sept. 17-19. WCAC Executive Director Anna Mullis said 35 people took part in last year’s event. “We’re really, really excited,” she said. “Last year, the event was very successful. The attendance really increased, and it was such a beautiful weekend to paint. We’re hoping for the same thing this year.” Painters from Pennsylvania, Virginia and the western shore of Maryland took part in last year’s event. Mullis expects a similarly diverse group in 2015. “We have around 27 or 28 so far, but there’s still plenty of time to sign up,” she said. During the event, artists set up easels anywhere within a three-mile radius of the Arts Council gallery on 6 Jefferson Street. The event also draws plenty of spectators to watch the artists work “en plein air,” or, loosely translated, outdoors. “For artists to be there on the sidewalk or in front of a business, just off the street painting life, it’s fascinating to see right in front of your eyes,” Mullis said.
“We feel that this was really needed in the town of Berlin, and it’s an amazing experience not only for the artists, but it’s very interesting for visitors and for the community. “I think it’s very important to bring art out there in front of people’s eyes, and the community has been very supportive,” Mullis added. Participants will receive a welcome packet with a map of suggested painting sights, which range from popular historical sights such as the Atlantic Hotel and Globe Theater, to more rural settings outside the downtown area. Registration is $40 and is limited to 50 artists. Participants must be 18 or older. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the gallery will hold a “Wet Paint Sale” from 1-4 p.m. of work by participating artists. Nancy Tankersley, one of the primary organizers of the Easton Plein Air Competition and Arts Festival, will judge the show. First place will receive $500, second place $250, third place $100 and honorable mention $100. Guests can also vote for the People’s Choice award. Work will remain on display until Oct. 31. “It’s a wonderful experience seeing art made right in front of your eyes,” Mullis said. “It’s something that some See AUG. Page 65
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Aug. 31 deadline to register for annual Paint Berlin event Continued from Page 64 people have never seen before. I always take pictures of all the artists and it’s amazing to see what they can create in just a couple days. “It’s also a competition and we have really good prizes, which artists are really excited about,” Mullis continued. “Lots of people came last year to our Wet Paint exhibition, and we were so
pleased to see that the community was so interested in what the artists came up with.” Sponsors of 2015 Paint Berlin include the Town of Berlin, South Moon Under, Taylor Bank, Beachwood Inc. and the Burbage Funeral Home. For more information, or to sign up, call 410-641-0809 or visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org.
Press conference launches ‘15 Coastal Cleanup project By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) The majority of the 29th annual Coastal Cleanup will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19 to remove trash from beaches, bays and riverbanks in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. Delmarva Power, along with environmental, government and business organizations need volunteers to help with cleaning up 71 locations next month. More than 1,000 people had already signed up before the Coastal Cleanup kickoff news conference took place on Monday morning on the beach at 146th Street. Most cleanups will occur on Sept. 19
from 9 a.m. until noon, although efforts will continue into October. “The intent of the program is to teach people to be environmentally conscious by recycling and reusing or properly disposing their waste,” Delmarva Power Spokesman Matt Likovich said during the Coastal Cleanup kickoff news conference. “It also helps economically to do a massive sweep of the area that relies heavily on tourism. When the beaches are clean people come back and spend money.” Efforts are working according to the numbers. Approximately 2,300 volunteers collected an estimated 17,000 See CLEAN Page 68
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BARN 34, 3400 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2895376 / www.barn34oc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Barn 34 is a unique and rustic setting with two distinctly different levels. Award winning breakfast at 7 a.m., great lunches from 1-5 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. Featuring fresh fish, hand cut steaks, crab cakes and awesome fish tacos. Daily specials. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. Entertainment on the weekends. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-5247575 / www.bjsonthewater. com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach. com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Serving Lunch & Dinner. Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. Like us on Facebook. ■ BRASS BALLS SALOON, Boardwalk, between 11th and 12th streets, Ocean City 410-289-0069 / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations suggested for parties of 10 or more / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving breakfast 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and full menu until midnight. Casual dining on the Boardwalk overlooking the beach. Happy Hour Sunday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. ■ BUDDY’S CRABS & RIBS, Wicomico Street and the Bay, (formerly Bahama Mama’s), Ocean City 410-289-0500 / www.buddysoc / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full inside & outside bar / Bayfront inside and outside dining. All Crabs steamed-toorder, ribs, K&M (Buddy's brand) fried chicken, fresh seafood, burgers, sandwiches and more. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. til late night. Live entertainment on the deck. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Carry out food/beer/wine available. TEXT "Crab" to 95577. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Familyowned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COACHES CORNER, 74th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-2468 / $ / V-MC-DIS/ No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy hour, 6-7 a.m. Serving breakfast all day and lunch. Our restaurant offers casual dining atmosphere for families. Family owned and operated, everything home made from our white egg omelets to fresh squeezed OJ. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1-800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and your favorite frozen drinks, beer and wine. Children’s menu. Live entertainment daily 5/7-9/27/15. Happy Hour daily 5-6pm, 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily 11am – 11pm, weather permitting. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Our restaurant offers a casual dining atmosphere for families. Best crab cakes in town, handcut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 7 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. ■ COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE, 17th Street, Ocean City 410-289-6331 / www.cowboycoastoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Lunch, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken and Seafood now served — fresh breaded and cooked to order. Available at South Division, 41st and 70th St locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare & American cuisine—Something for everyone our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks & seafood. Dine In, Carry Out, Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales 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. ■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477/ $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Open 7 days, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everybody loves breakfast and that is what we are about. House Specialty and The Original House of Creamed Chipped Beef, we make it from scratch and it’s our own recipe! We have it all from juice, cereal, waffles, eggs, corned beef, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage and more. General’s Kitchen #1 Breakfast place in OC. ■ GROTTO PIZZA, 14th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City 443-664-2617 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch people on the boardwalk, indoor dining and deck dining. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2501234 / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato. Takeout available. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment everyday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 and 5th Street, Ocean City / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full bar / Open daily at 11 a.m. Brand new menu. Delicious juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, 12 delicious wing sauces and signature seafood entrees. Tropical frozen drinks and signature Hooters cocktails. Large parties are welcome. Call for private party information. Carry out available. The year round Route 50 location features happy hour daily, live entertainment every weekend and Bike Night every Wednesday. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-5243396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KITCHEN RESTAURANT, Corner of Philadelphia & Wicomico Street, Ocean City 410-289-2226 / $ / V-MC-
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Whether you chill out on our sofas, hang in the bar, or grab a table, Ky West will provide excellent food & drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LIZZIE'S CAFE & BISTRO, 14203 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-7200 / www.lizziesocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Breakfast and lunch, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dinner, 5:30-8:30 p.m., daily. Five time recipient of ExcellenceTripAdvisor. Homemade food; no fried food. Lobster rolls, crabcakes, homemade corned beef and roasted turkey, meatballs, soups, salads. Voted #1 Pizza in OCMD 2015 (TripAdvisor) Award-Winning Desserts. Beautiful cozy atmosphere. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MCDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We are the locals favorite serving lunch and dinner. Longboard Cafés menu offers unparalleled flare from the lite fare to dinner entrees — offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads … even a popular "veggies" menu featuring their famous wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with the finest ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic open air water front seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MARINA DECK, 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410289-4411 / www.marinadeckrestaurant.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City, Maryland's #1 Seafood restaurant! Check out our delicious AYCE Menu: Steamed Shrimp, BBQ Ribs, and Blue Crabs & Crab Legs. Relax and enjoy your dinner while the kids play in our brand new multi-level kid’s area! Join us for lunch & dinner in our dining room or on our open air, roof top deck or at the Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view! ■ OC WASABI, 16th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-390-3835 / www.ocwasabi.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / Grab & Go, Take Out Sushi Bar, Open 7 Days, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. 33rd Street Plaza Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-7337 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / OC’s freshest, steamed sushi and sashimi and Japanese cuisine. Open 7 days a week, noon to 11 p.m. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-2898380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional Dining - Buffet - Carry Out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5pm - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet - Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring over 75 items including Snow Crab Legs, Carving Station, Made to Order Pasta, Handmade Crab Cakes & so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Tuesday, twopiece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-5241109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in relaxed casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials Monday through Friday, 2- 6 p.m. Every Thursday Hawaiian Luau and live entertainment daily. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. combo. ■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Family restaurant / Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. / Full Bar / Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners.
■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-2897181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy great food and delicious libations while enjoying the boardwalks sights and sounds. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening. ■ SHRIMP BOAT, 9924 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-0448 / shrimpboatoc.com / $- $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Steamed crabs and shrimp. Full menu featuring homemade soups, salads, seafood appetizers, fish and shrimp tacos, crab cakes, sandwiches, seafood dinner entrees, burgers and wings. Fresh seafood market with daily shrimp specials. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Award-winning brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Enjoy lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare in the Skye, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Amazing views of Ocean City, the ocean and bay with spectacular sunsets overlooking Sunset Island. Celebrate happy hour 7 days a week, 3 - 6 p.m. with great food and drink specials including $1 oysters and $15 1 1/4 pound whole lobsters. Live entertainment Fridays & Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. with additional days in season. Entertainment schedule online. ■ SOPRANOS, 100 S. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410289 7492 / $/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, Monday through Thursday, 11:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. for lunch and dinner, Friday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic Italian food featuring subs, sandwiches, burgers and pizza at family friendly prices. Eat in, carry out and free delivery available. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous bayfront setting, specializing in coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Inside and outside dining areas. Open-air bar and live entertainment. Check Web site for special events. Open everyday. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Huge menu; something for everyone. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. The best happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street (formerly JR’S North), Ocean City 410-390-5939 / $$ / V-MC-AE/ No reservations required / Full bar/ OC’s largest seafood, allyou-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. ■ TONY LUKES, 33rd Street, Ocean City 410-524 0500 / www.tonylukes.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic cheesesteaks, roast pork and chicken cutlet sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts at family friendly prices. Eat in and carry out. ■ TWININGS LOBSTER SHANTY, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-2305 / www.twiningsshanty.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations suggested / Children's menu / Full bar / A funky little place at the edge of town. Features classic New England fare, with lobsters, steaks and burgers. Open for lunch and dinner. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. An elegant oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also featuring Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-390-3713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditlaiangrille.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Serving lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic Italian food featuring subs, sandwiches, burgers and entrees. Hand tossed, made from scratch pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus®burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m. Nightly food specials.
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Continued from Page 65 pounds of trash last year, including unusual items such as a windshield wiper, paint brush, flashlight, toilet seat, television, car fender and chopsticks. When the cleanup began 29 years ago, about 40 to 50 thousand pounds of trash were removed from waterways in the area. In the late 1990s, Likovich and his family cleared a block of dune uptown, filling up about six trash bags of litter thrown off of hotel balconies including sneakers and other items. Cigar and cigarette butts, beverage containers, plastic bags and balloons with attached strings or ribbons were typical items found last year and pose serious threats to animals and aquatic life. “It’s an educational event with Girl Scout troops, environmental groups and science teachers who have come out to explain how sea life can get trapped in a six pack plastic ring or how cigarette butts ingested by wildlife can kill them,” Likovich said. Coastal Cleanup is part of an International Coastal Cleanup, sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, an organization that works to protect the world’s oceans. It uses the types and amounts of trash collected during these efforts to help identify sources of debris and explore ways to cut litter. The initiative began 29 years ago with Delaware’s Get the Drift and Bag It program, which Delmarva Power took over four years later. The local Coastal Cleanup has since grown to cover shorelines from Maryland to New Jersey, Likovich said. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up to help with the local cleanups taking place in Ocean City, Assateague National Seashore and Nassawango Creek Preserve in advance to ensure a T-shirt and that each location has a solid
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amount of people. “Don’t be hesitant, even if you can only give us an hour, its fine and we appreciate the help,” Likovich said. Ocean City’s cleanup launches at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at City Hall, on Baltimore Avenue at Third Street. Volunteers can register in advance by calling city Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer at 410-289-8221, Sandi Smith at 410-213-2297 or sign up onsite the day of the event. The town will provide trash bags and plastic gloves for the cleanup, which takes place throughout the city. Assateague Island will also host its cleanup on Sept. 19 at 8:30 a.m. at the North Beach Parking Lot on Assateague Island National Seashore. Call Assateague Coastal Trust’s Matt Heim at 410-629-1538 to register in advance or sign up onsite that morning. A cleanup at Nassawango Creek is slated for at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the intersection of Route 12 and Old
Stage Coach Lane in Snow Hill, about 9 miles from the Town of Snow Hill or Salisbury. Contact The Nature Conservancy’s Joe Fehrer at 410-430-1743 to register in advance or show up that morning to sign up onsite. All volunteers receive a free Coastal Cleanup T-shirt bearing this year’s logo, as supplies last. “Some people have collected the Tshirts from the beginning,” Likovich said. The cleanups last about three hours and volunteers should bring bug spray, a hat, sun screen and water. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to be prepared for all elements with the event being rain or shine. “You feel good after participating, we always have repeat volunteers and it’s a great day at the beach doing something positive,” Likovich said. “It’s a community effort and people strike up friendships along the way.”
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By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) We say this every year, “Where did the summer go?” I really do believe this has been one of the fastest summers ever. It has been a very busy summer with the transition into our new building and all the typical summer activities. The “week” of August, as we call it, has come and is just about gone. Everyone is trying to take in all that we can of what is left of the summertime and make it last as long as possible. For the majority of us who are students or educators, our life away from the beach is calling us back. OCBP has a large number of SRTs in college and many others on the patrol are educators at various levels in school systems throughout Maryland, the U.S. and even Canada. It is a lifestyle that allows us to have our summers free to pursue our work with the beach patrol. The downside of this availability is that many colleges and school systems start before Labor Day weekend. Consequently, as schools have started again, the beach patrol’s numbers start shrinking.
As the beach patrol strives to maintain the maximum number of guard stands on the beach, vacationers continue to choose Ocean City as a vacation destination. This situation becomes the greatest challenge for the patrol as we try to provide the same level of protection for each visitor as when we are at 100 percent staffing. To complicate matters, this is also the time of year that Ocean City experiences an increase in the volume and size of waves due to tropical activity in the Atlantic. August and September are traditionally our large surf months, producing larger waves, rip currents and shorebreak. As we move later into September, fewer guards are left to handle bigger rips and waves. This is when the training and skills they have been honing all summer will be put to use keeping all of our beach patrons safe during these busy final weeks of the season. Through the experience and expertise of Lt. Mike Stone (31 years with the patrol and a local school counselor) and his scheduling skills, we have been able to obtain our goal of keeping the maximum number of guard stands on the beach for the maximum number of days. All surf rescue technicians will have a more chalSee OCEAN Page 70
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Ocean City Beach Patrol’s last day of coverage Sept. 27 Continued from Page 69 lenging situation with the greater distance between stands and a larger area of responsibility. When we remove stands from the beach, the remaining stands are spread out equally. Many of these personnel will choose to work without a day off until the end of the season so that we can provide additional coverage and the added safety to swimmers of more guards on duty. A large number of SRTs, who have left for other obligations away from the beach, will return on a part-time basis to help out on both weekdays and weekends, even scheduling classes to allow availability during several days each week. Imagine if one guard gets sick and we don’t have someone to cover their stand, that is one less stand on the beach which again makes the distance between stands even further apart. OCBP is committed to provide SRTs along the entire 10 miles of beach for all visitors and residents, so rather than have unguarded areas, the number of
available lifeguard towers is equally distributed along the beach front. As this redistribution occurs, the location and distance between stands changes (sometimes on a daily basis and the distance may increase as much as 150 yards between stands). We will continue to provide coverage of all 10 miles of Ocean City beaches until Sunday, Sept. 27. Thanks to the support of the mayor and city council we will continue to provide this level of coverage whereas nearby beaches have reduced their coverage throughout the season and will be closing down their entire operation earlier than in past seasons due to funding and personnel issues. Although Ocean City’s coverage will be done with fewer personnel and less lifeguard towers, we will supplement this coverage by increasing the number of mobile rescue units patrolling the beach. These mobile units are first-aid and AED equipped with one SRT (rider) acting as the primary rescue swimmer while the See OCBP Page 71
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Applications being accepted for ‘15 semester of OC Univ. (Aug. 28, 2015) The Town of Ocean City is accepting applications for the 2015 semester of Ocean City University. Residents and visitors can learn more about the town’s municipal government and the services it provides by attending a series of courses that offer citizens a diverse background on Ocean City. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m., beginning Sept. 9. The 10-week course is free and will cover a number of topics, including public
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By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2015) Tickets are selling fast for Star Charitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annual wounded soldiers benefit, to be held at the Deer Run Golf Club in Berlin, Saturday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event features a special â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dinner with Johnny Cashâ&#x20AC;? theme, with standup comedy, music by David Stone and food by Frontier
Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lazy River Saloon. Deer Run CEO Ed Colbert will be the host of the event. Tickets cost $25 and a cash bar will be provided. Anna Foultz, founder of Star Charities, said proceeds would be added to the nonprofitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s January Beef and Beer fundraiser, which benefits wounded veterans in the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That covers a lot of territory and we work real hard on both events,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The soldiers are very important to us.â&#x20AC;? Foultz added that a third fundraiser for the Worcester County
Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial was in the works, likely in the fall. Only 100 tickets are available for the September fundraiser. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already sold quite a few tickets, but we need to sell more,â&#x20AC;? Foultz said. Foultz became interested in veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affairs because of her late husband, Carl, who started a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gifts for Our Soldiersâ&#x20AC;? benefit overseas more than 10 years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was Secret Service and we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about it until he died,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found all that out. He was overseas in China, Burma, India
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Lynne and Paul Lockhart, Kirk McBride to be featured (Aug. 28, 2015) The First Friday art opening on Sept. 4 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts goes from total abstraction to beautiful realism, with concurrent shows filling the galleries on 94th Street. The public is invited to the free event from 5-7 p.m. to meet the artists and enjoy hors d’oeuvres. Family members Kirk McBride, Lynne Lockhart and Paul Lockhart are the featured artists in the main
gallery in a show entitled “Next of Kin.” The relationship between light and shadow is the unifying theme running throughout McBride’s work, and he is constantly looking for those moments to inspire his oil paintings. He paints a variety of subjects from seascapes to mountains, from foreign cafes to interiors of his own Eastern Shore home and studio that his See ‘NEXT Page 74
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Continued from Page 73 shares with wife, Lynne Lockhart. Lockhart paints a variety of subjects but specializes in dogs and other animals and is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists. She quietly observes the natural world, both wild and tame, to provide her with endless painting possibilities. Lockhart’s brother, Paul, is a metal sculptor who specializes in capturing the simple elegance of nature’s design using steel, copper and stainless steel. His shapes are modern and interpretive and expressed as wall hangings, indoor furnishings and garden sculpture. Also on First Friday, members of the Art League of Ocean City will fill the galleria at the Arts Center with abstract work in both two and three
dimensions. Also at the Arts Center in September, Teri Edgeworth displays her paintings in Studio E; bird portrait photographer Carl Forsberg is the Spotlight Artist; and glass jewelry designer Fay Kempton is the artisan in residence. All shows continue at the Arts Center until Sept. 26. More information is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433. The Art League of Ocean City is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors.
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Summer Blood Challenge runs through Sept. 26 Blood Bank of Delmarva presents 13th annual drive
(Aug. 28, 2015) Blood Bank of Delmarva is holding its 13th annual Summer Blood Challenge through Sept. 26. “The Summer Blood Challenge is a friendly competition among employers and community organizations,” said Roy Roper, Blood Bank of Delmarva president and CEO. “The summer months are typically slower for blood donations and the competitive spirit and prizes help motivate existing donors as well as attract first-time donors.” This year 231 organizations have registered to meet the challenge to help prevent summer blood shortages. Registered organizations will earn points based on blood donations, first time donors and more. 9ªThe grand prize for this year is a $2,500 TD Bank Visa gift card, along with two $100 gift cards every 56 days. In addition, all blood donors will receive 100 extra reward points each time they give blood to use in our online rewards store for merchandise. Our dedicated participants will receive recognition throughout the
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COMMUNITY GRANTS The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) recently celebrated achieving the distribution of $5 million in grants to the community for fiscal 2015. During the past 12 months, the Foundation distributed 1,511 grants to nonprofit and faith-based organizations to help improve the quality of life for citizens in the region. CFES board members, from left, in back, are Greg Tawes, Charles Goslee, Mike Truitt, Don Taylor, Secretary Jim Thomas, Vice Chair John Allen, Dr. Carolyn Johnston, Lou Taylor, Jane Corcoran, Jim Almand and Duke Marshall, and in front, Tom Coates, Jim Morris, Ernie Satchell, Lauren Taylor, Dr. Julius Zant and Board Chair Melody Nelson. Not Pictured: John Barrett, Todd Burbage, Andy Kim, Kathleen McLain, Susan Purnell, Treasurer David Vorhis, Gayle Widdowson and Stephanie Willey.
DONATION The OC Dolphin sculpture and plaza received a generous donation from Jon and Judy Tremellen toward Ocean City’s newest public art project. They are pictured with Chris Trimper, left, chair of the OCDC Public Art Committee. The “Dance of the Dolphins” sculpture has been installed at the southwest corner of Coastal Highway and Route 90. Contribution levels are being requested by calling the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) at 410-289-7739 or visiting www.ocdolphins.com. The OCDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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WORKSHOP Neil O’Callaghan of Home Depot in Berlin presents an “energy-saving workshop” to the attendees of the “Suddenly Single” initiative of the Worcester County Commission for Women on July 11.
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EVERYTHING’S DUCKY LADIES LUNCHEON A pot luck luncheon and meet and greet was held on Aug. 21 at the home of Jackie Choate for the ladies who live on Drawbridge Road, Bay Colony in Ocean Pines. Choate is pictured in the back row, center.
“K-Duck” and “Daisy” are together again and just in time for the annual Kiwanis Duck Race on Friday, Aug. 28 at Frontier Town Water Park at 6 p.m. Chances for the race cost $5 or get three for $10. The winners will take home $1,000 for first place, $300 for second and $200 for third. Winners do not need to be present. Call 410-208-0479.
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The Rackliffe House Trust was presented with the 2015 Partner Award from the Governor’s Maryland State Park Advisory Commission during the Assateague State Park 50th anniversary celebration on Aug. 14. Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford presented the award on behalf of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland State Park Advisory Commission. The award was presented to the Rackliffe House Trust in recognition of its outstanding partnership, dedication to restoration projects and the continued support of Assateague State Park. Pictured are Rackliffe House Trust President Carolyn Cummins, Rutherford and Rackliffe House Trust Past-President Joan Jenkins.
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) awarded a $2,000 Emergency Assistance Grant to the Spirit Kitchen Food Pantry at Stevenson United Methodist Church in Berlin. The funds will be used to purchase vital food and pantry supplies to meet critical emergency needs for residents of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Pictured is Heather Mahler, program director, Community Foundation, center, with Spirit Kitchen Volunteers. Spirit Kitchen Food Pantry at Stevenson United Methodist Church provides a free lunch every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To volunteer or to seek additional information, call 443-735-9222.
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NEW MEMBERS Kiwanis International developed some new membership rules and now spouses of Kiwanis members are able to join as associate members. Many spouses, though not members, often volunteer to help during local events without being members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City. During the Aug. 12 meeting, in the Ocean Pines Community Center, three spouses were inducted. Pictured, from left, are President Carolyn Dryzga, Membership Chair Mike Morton, Kiwanian Mark Page and his spouse inductee, Mary, inductee Candice Foreman and Kiwanian Roy Foreman, and inductee Mary Lou Kauffman and her Kiwanis husband, Fred.
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Capt. Luis Montalván to visit SDHS, Sept. 12 U.S. Army veteran, joined by service dog, Tuesday, to discuss struggle with PTSD (Aug. 28, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital will present a special program about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the Berlin area when U.S. Army veteran Capt. Luis Montalván visits Stephen Decatur High School with his service dog, Tuesday, on Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.to share the story of his struggle with PTSD.
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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. 28 Events at Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, and Jeep Jam in Berlin, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Family fun event with more than 250 jeeps participating in Beach Crawls, Jeep Jams and Show & Shines. Daily passes cost $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 5-12. Weekend passes cost $14 for adults and $10 for children ages 5-12. Info: http://www.ocjeepweek.com.
6TH ANNUAL OCEAN CITY JEEP WEEK —
OC SANDFEST — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street. Watch professional sand sculptors create works of art. Info: 410798-6304 or http://www.ocsandfest.com. KIWANIS DUCK RACE — Frontier Town
Water Park, 8430 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 6 p.m. Chances for duck entries are $5 each or three for $10. First prize is $1,000, second is $300 and third is $200. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s college scholarship fund. Tickets can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or by calling 410-2080479. No need to be present to win. Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO —
EASTERN SHORE IMBA MOVIE AND HELMET DECORATING — Crazy 8’s and K-
Coast Surf Shop parking lot, 3505 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 7-10 p.m. Support local trails and watch the new mountain bike movie “Life Cycles.” Kids decorate helmets for $5. Bring your own or purchase a new helmet for $20. Info: info@esimba.org or esimba.org.
FREE FAMILY PROGRAMS — Ocean City
Life Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Avenue, located at the extreme southern end of the Ocean City Boardwalk, 10 a.m., Fridays through Aug. 28. Topic is An Island Tail: The Case of the Wild Horses. Unlock mysteries surrounding Assateague’s most popular residents — the wild horses. Info: Sandy, 410-289-4991, sandy@ocmuseum.org or www.ocmuseum.org.
SAT. Aug. 29 NORTH AMERICAN SEA GLASS FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001
Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring collectors exhibitions, presenta-
tions, lectures and Shard of the Year Contest. Admission costs $5. Children ages 11 and younger are admitted free. Info: www.seaglassassociation.org or 800-626-2326. Events at Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, and Jeep Jam in Berlin, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Family fun event with more than 250 jeeps participating in Beach Crawls, Jeep Jams and Show & Shines. Passes cost $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 5-12. Info: http://www.ocjeepweek.com.
6TH ANNUAL OCEAN CITY JEEP WEEK —
OC SANDFEST — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street. Watch professional sand sculptors create works of art. Info: 410798-6304 or http://www.ocsandfest.com. CHURCH LUNCHEON — Bowen United
Methodist Church, 8421 Newark Road, Newark, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade ice cream, beverages and a dessert table. Proceeds benefit the church’s roofing fund.
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware Seaside Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302-5370964.
FREE FAMILY PROGRAMS — Ocean City
Life Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Avenue, located at the extreme southern end of the Ocean City Boardwalk, 10 a.m., Saturdays through Aug. 29. Topic is Aquarium Feeding. Watch and learn about local marine critters as they have their morning meal. Info: Sandy, 410-289-4991, sandy@ocmuseum.org or www.ocmuseum.org.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410524-8196.
FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park,
239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410641-7717, Ext. 3006.
SUN. Aug. 30 NORTH AMERICAN SEA GLASS FESTIVAL — Ocean City convention center, 4001
Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring collectors exhibitions, presentations, lectures and Shard of the Year Contest. Admission costs $5. Children ages 11 and younger are admitted free. Info: www.seaglassassociation.org or 800-626-2326.
OC SANDFEST — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street. Watch professional sand sculptors create works of art. Info: 410798-6304 or http://www.ocsandfest.com. Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. For a small fee, create your own ice cream sundaes. Entertainment by The British Invasion Experience (60’s & 70’s British rock tribute). Children’s entertainment also presented. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Take picnic baskets and chairs. Info: 800-626-2326 or http://town.oceancity.md.us/sep.html.
SUNDAES IN THE PARK AND FIREWORKS —
OC BEACH LIGHTS — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street, 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. A five-story tall inflatable sphere featuring a visual laser, lighting, special effects, video and audio production. Each 8-minute show also features fireworks effects. Free event. Info: 800-626-2326 or www.ocbeachlights.com.
OCEAN CITY HOTEL WEEK — Many Ocean
City properties will be offering special discounts and free night stays to encourage vacationers to visit, Aug. 30-Sept. 10, some exclusions apply. For a list of participants and offers, go to http://www.oceancityhotelweek.com. Info: Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association: 410-289-6733 or inquire@ocvisitor.com.
GOSPEL CONCERT — St. Matthews By-
The-Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del., 7 p.m. Featuring “Crusaders.” Free-will offering will be taken for the singers. Info: Rita Williams, 302-436-1562.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529. ‘GOD’S COUNTRY CROSSROADS’ GOSPEL CONCERT — Fort Whaley Campground,
11224 Dale Road, Whaleyville, 5 p.m. No tickets are required, but a love offering will be taken. Info: www.friendshipchurch.us or 410-641-2578. In case of inclement weather, the concert will move to Friendship United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road, Berlin. Front lawn of Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 8:30 a.m., Sundays, through Sept. 27. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Held indoors during inclement
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SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in
Ocean Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.
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City properties will be offering special discounts and free night stays to encourage vacationers to visit, Aug. 30-Sept. 10, some exclusions apply. For a list of participants and offers, go to http://www.oceancityhotelweek.com. Info: Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association: 410-289-6733 or inquire@ocvisitor.com.
CHRISTIAN SOCIAL CLUB — Bethany
United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. Those 50 and older are welcome to enjoy games, activities, prayer, socialization and friendships. Light refreshments served. Info: Bethany21811@gmail.com or 410-6412186.
HISTORIC MUSEUM OPEN — Historic St.
Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Worcester Highway, Showell, Mondays, 1-4 p.m., June through September. Info: 410-251-2849.
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,
Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410641-6876.
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City properties will be offering special discounts and free night stays to encourage vacationers to visit, Aug. 30-Sept. 10, some exclusions apply. For a list of participants and offers, go to http://www.oceancityhotelweek.com. Info: Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association: 410-289-6733 or inquire@ocvisitor.com. Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, every Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Steamed crabs and shrimp, crab cakes, crab soup, corn on the cob, hot dogs, pizza, French fries
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HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid, Selbyville, Del., 10 a.m. to noon and at Walgreens, Clarksville, Del, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268. Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
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OCEAN CITY HOTEL WEEK — Many Ocean
City properties will be offering special discounts and free night stays to encourage vacationers to visit, Aug. 30-Sept. 10, some exclusions apply. For a list of participants and offers, go to http://www.oceancityhotelweek.com. Info: Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association: 410-289-6733 or inquire@ocvisitor.com.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Wednesday of every month at Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., in Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon and at Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Dr. Lawrence Kemp will discuss Diabetic Neuropathy & Neurologic complications of Diabetes. All welcome. Info: AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-641-9703.
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware Seaside Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302-5370964.
O.C. BOARDWALK LABYRINTH OPEN — St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, inside DeWees Hall, 302 N. Baltimore Ave., 7-9 p.m., every Wednesday, Aug, 5-Sept. 23. Replica of the 12th century original is available for walking with candlelight and sacred music. Wheelchair accessible. Free parking available beside the hall. Info: 410-289-3453 or 443-880-7608.
BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and
Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Info: 302200-DANCE (3262). KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every
Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330.
BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
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OCEAN CITY HOTEL WEEK — Many Ocean
City properties will be offering special discounts and free night stays to encourage vacationers to visit, Aug. 30-Sept. 10, some exclusions apply. For a list of participants and offers, go to http://www.oceancityhotelweek.com. Info: Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association: 410-289-6733 or inquire@ocvisitor.com.
WOMEN’S CLUB OF OCEAN PINES MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center,
Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m. to noon. Officers will recap the past year’s activities. Light refreshments and 50/50 raffle. Info: Pat Abby, 410208-0171.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,
Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-4369577; Kate, 410-524-0649.
BINGO — American Legion Post 166,
2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410289-3166.
CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301
GUEST SPEAKER Kelly Brinkley, volunteer services manager for the Worcester County Department of Human Resources, was the guest speaker on Aug. 19 at the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City meeting. She spoke about volunteerism, but especially the initiative of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan supporting "Day To Serve," a month-long community service initiative that transcends political, cultural and religious differences by uniting citizens, faith groups, businesses and grassroots organizations from every corner of the state to come together and improve neighborhoods and communities." Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis Programs and Speakers Chair J. Graham Caldwell, Lt. Governor-Elect of the Kiwanis Capital District - Division 5 Jack Hassman, Brinkley and Kiwanis Club President Carolyn Dryzga. Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474.
ONGOING EVENTS SUNSET CARRIAGE RIDES — First Street, next to De Lazy Lizard, through Sept. 7. Fifteen block horse and carriage rides available from 6-11 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults. Kids 3 and younger ride free. Reservations: Randy Davis, 443-7831409.
OCEAN CITY HOTEL WEEK — Many Ocean
City properties will be offering special discounts and free night stays to encourage vacationers to visit, Aug. 30-Sept. 10, some exclusions apply. For a list of participants and offers, go to http://www.oceancityhotelweek.com. Info: Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association: 410-289-6733 or inquire@ocvisitor.com.
PLEIN AIR EXHIBIT — Ocean City Center for the Arts, Galleria, 502 94th Street, Aug. 8-30. Featuring works from the Plein Air Event. Info: http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org. PATRICK HENRY ART EXHIBIT — Ocean
City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street, during the month of August. Patrick Henry will be exhibiting 25 new paintings in his one-man show entitled “Moments: In Color, Texture, Light and Geometry.” An exhibition catalog offered for $10. Info: 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES — Temple Bat
Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410-641-4311.
NOVEL TO BENEFIT OCEAN CITY MUSEUM SOCIETY — “Big Blow,” the third novel in
Preston Pairo’s Ocean City Mystery series is raising funds for the Ocean City Museum Society. Available exclusively as an eBook from Amazon.com for $3, for every copy sold through Labor Day, the publisher will donate $1 to the museum.
BOOKS BY THE BAG SALE — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, during regular library hours through Labor Day. Gently used books for $5 a bag. Info: 410-524-1818.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & ADVOCACY GROUP — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church,
10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. Info: 410-524-7474.
‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ — Ocean
Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, every Tuesday, 1-4 p.m., through September. Offered by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. Put plant damage samples in a plastic bag and label with name and phone number.
AUMC THRIFT SHOP — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City. Now open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 410289-4458. Crossword answers from page 72
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Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
Tokyo Seafood Buffet Now hiring YR, Experienced
Bartender, Servers & Host/Hostess
Locals preferred. Apply in person. 131st Street. 410-390-5939
HOTELS AT FAGER’S ISLAND
The Lighthouse The Edge Ocean City, MD Housekeeping Attendants, Evening Turndown Attendants and Houseman Positions Available full/part time. Please apply to The Hotels at Fager’s Island The Lighthouse Club & The Edge 56th Street Bayside, Ocean City, MD Monday thru Thursday 10 am to 3 pm. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!
HELP WANTED
Local contractor company in Ocean Pines, MD is hiring Sales Associates. Good pay! Start immediately. Call Marc 302-682-1777. Jimmy’s Kitchen now hiring FT, YR Waitresses & 2 Busboys. No phone calls. Apply in person - Ocean Bay Plaza in Fenwick.
HELP WANTED
Local Home Improvement Contractor seeks full & parttime workers of all skill levels. Call or text 410-430-5027. Exp. Pizza Maker, Line Cook & Delivery Drivers Year round positions in West Ocean City. Apply in person at Lombardi’s or call 410-2130996 for an appointment.
MODEL CASTING
for South Moon Under
Accepting Applications for the following positions:
FT/PT Lifeguard Certified, $10 per hour. Will train right person. Must be avail. weekends and or during the week, 4pm-8pm. PT Housekeepers Must work weekends, 9am-4pm, $8.90 per hour.
Francis Scott Key Family Resort 12806 Ocean Gateway
Email resumes or for more info hbrunning@fskfamily.com
Touch of Italy is seeking experienced year round people for our locations in Delaware and Maryland:
Year Round - Part/Full Time
• Deli Worker • Line Cooks • Servers • Host/Hostess • Bus Person • Pizza Maker Experienced Preferred
Apply at Jobs@TouchOfItaly.com or call us at 410-213-5230
Leave message and tell us what position you are applying for and someone will call you back asap (an equal opportunity employer)
Female applicants must be 5'8" or taller and fit a size 2 dress and size 25 jean. Male applicants must be 6' or taller and fit a size 32"-34" pant.
All applicants must be of legal working age. Work permits required for anyone under the age of 18. Email your name, contact info, age, height and sizes with a head shot and full length shot to: models@southmoonunder.com. We will contact you if you fit the criteria.
Thank you for your interest.
HELP WANTED
P/T Administrative Assistant: Part time with established technical firm located in Berlin, Maryland. Associates degree and complete computer competence a must. Send resume & transcript to: A.A. Position, P.O. Box 397, Berlin, MD 21811. Century Taxi - Now hiring day & night Taxi & Shuttle Van Drivers. Call 302-569-4959.
PM Housemen
Considering candidates who can work independently and efficiently. Prior hotel experience desired. Must possess good customer service skills.
Banquet Servers and Bartenders
On call position with year round potential. Prior food service experience desired. Must possess excellent customer service skills.
Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
HELP WANTED
Now Hiring for Seasonal Positions
Front Desk Agents, Housekeepers, Housemen
Good Work Ethic, Experience, Outgoing and Friendly a MUST. Applications Accepted in Person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday and online at realhospitalitygroup.com
---Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Hostess, Server, Food Runner, Banquet Housestaff, Night Audit, Front Desk Agent, Maintenance, Painter, Room Attendants (van will pick up in Salisbury)
Free Employee Meal & Great 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
Boat Yard Help Varied duties to include: hauling and blocking of boats, bottom painting, power washing, shrink wrapping, grass cutting etc. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and have a good driving record. Entry level pay.
Boat Sales Busy Boat Dealership interviewing for an organized and outgoing person to assist customers in the purchase of new and used boats, motors & trailers etc. Salary plus Commission and Benefits. Prior boat or sales experience is a Plus.
Parts Counter/ Service Writer Seeking a highly organized and motivated person to assist in parts and service sales. Must be well groomed and personable with good computer and phone skills. Apply In Person Tuesday- Saturday
Midlantic Marine Center
36624 DuPont Blvd., Selbyville DE 19975 Email Resume To: midlanticmarine1@aol.com Phone: 302-436-2628 This is a Non Smoking Facility
HELP WANTED
is now hiring for the following positions
YEAR ROUND HOST/ HOSTESS YEAR ROUND FOOD RUNNER SOUND ENGINEER For more details, please go online to www.seacrets.com/ jobs
14th Street & The Boardwalk Ocean City, Maryland
Come Join Our Winning Team!
Now accepting applications for the following positions!
We will maintain normal deadlines for the Labor Day holiday.
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
Year Round • Housekeepers • Hskp. Floor Supervisor • General Maintenance • HVAC Certified Tech • Bellman • Bartenders • Servers • Banquet Servers • Dishwashers • Front Desk/Reservations
Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
Warehouse Associate
Part Time Position 15 hours a week. Customer service oriented individual to assist with maintaining resale shop inventory in our Thrift Shop warehouse located in Berlin. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and stand for up to four hours. Previous retail or resale experience preferred. Benefits are not available. Successful candidates must be reliable and comply with our application process. Coastal Hospice is a drug free workplace. To apply visit our website at www.coastalhospice.org No phone calls please Equal Opportunity Employer
Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842
Now accepting applications for the following full-time, year round positions:
~ Front Desk Associates ~ ~ Reservations Associates ~ ~ Housekeepers ~ ~ Maintenance ~ We are looking for qualified service oriented candidates that wish to excel in the hospitality industry. Please stop by the front desk to complete an application.
SELL REAL ESTATE AT THE BEACH Interested in a career in Real Estate?
Coldwell Banker School of Real Estate is offering Licensing Classes Now SPACE IS LIMITED
Contact Kelley Bjorkland at 443-424-8329 or kelley.bjorkland@cbmove.com or visit www.CBRBSchool.com Nothing in this document is intended to create an employment relationship. Any affiliation by you with the Company is intended to be that of an independent contractor agent. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC
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HELP WANTED
Mione’s Pizza - Hiring for YR “All Positions” in both locations. PT & FT including experienced Pizza Maker. Must have 2-5 yrs. exp. in pizza making. Apply within either location. Ask for Carl or Angie. Hiring Year Round Experienced Line Cook, Servers and Dishwasher for Italian/American Restaurant. Apply in person Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City.
Safari Motel is hiring for Night Front Desk Clerk Apply in person. 13th Street & Boardwalk.
Hiring For Year Round
Exp. Kitchen Staff, Hostess, Servers & Barback
Call 302-436-4716 or online www.smittymcgees.com
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
FT, Year Round Banquet/Restaurant Manager
This position offers competitive pay and benefits. Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
Now Hiring for
PT, AM Shift Bartender, Server, Cook, Counter Help & Delivery Drivers w/own car Come in for Interview on Wednesday @ 11:00 am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)
APPLY TODAY!
Retail Associates! Associates needed to work several days a week to support our busy Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin. Assist with processing, clothes, working register, managing displays, managing stored inventory in our warehouse. Apply by visiting our website. EEO
www.coastalhospice.org Joint Commission Accredited
HELP WANTED
BEACH STAND JOBS Work on the beach renting umbrellas. Daytime hours till 4:45. FT/PT positions thru September. Call or Text at 410-726-0315. Leave message. POPEYES-WOC is hiring for Year Round Positions. Apply within today! 12533 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD
Y/R Maintenance Technician - Excellent Benefits & Pay. Exp. pref. Must have own transportation. Apply in person @ Club Ocean Villas II, 105 120th Street.
HIRING SERVERS
Ky West Restaurant & Bar on 54th Street has immediate openings! Apply in person after 1pm.
RESTAURANT POSITIONS YEAR ROUND
Brick Oven Pizza Maker Part-Time Hostess Part-Time Wait Staff Must have experience. Please apply with-in. Siculi Rustic Italian Restaurant 104 N. Main St. - Berlin No phone calls please.
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REAL ESTATE LICENSE
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Offering required classes to become a Real Estate Agent. Convenient Ocean City location. Classes Starting Soon!
Call for Details and Registration 410-520-2707
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HELP WANTED
Licensed Rental Agent Must have excellent customer service habits; good computer skills; and an ability to multi task. Call Dave at Condo Realty Inc. 410-7261197. Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grill - Positions needed: Host/Hostess and Security. Must have command of the English language. Please apply in person - 54th St., Bayside.
RENTALS RENTALS
YR, 2nd Floor, 2BR/1BA located a block from the boardwalk. Freshly painted with new carpet and updated kitchen and bathroom. Spacious living room with sunroom. $1000/mo. + utilities. First and security required. No smoking/pets. Available now. Call 410-289-7888.
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com SUMMER RENTAL
$250/week Sleeps 4, Internet Rambler Motel 9942 Elm Street Right behind Starbucks Manager on site or call 443-614-4007
RENTALS
WON’T LAST LONG! YR, 3BR/3BA Home in OP Large eat-in kitchen, DR, full basement w/FP. Beautifully furn. Corner lot w/patio & deck. $1750/mo. Call Holtz Property Management 410208-4800.
Y/R North OP 3BR/2BA. Recently remodeled, large deck. Close to park, $1,200/month + utilities. Security deposit required. Available immediately. 410-984-0822 WR - 1BR/2BA, W/D, cable, furnished. Non-smoking/No pets. Avail. Sept. 1st thru May 31st. $700/mo. + $500 sec. dep. Call 410-430-3057.
YR, 1BR/1BA Oceanblock NOC, W/D, DW, pool. No smoking/pets. Call Condo Realty Inc. 410-723-0988. OC Winter Rental - 1 Bedroom Efficiency Apt., fully furnished. $750/mo. Utilities and cable included. 443-5062738 YR, OC 2BR/2BA Condo, furn. with W/D. No smoking/ pets. $1200/mo. + utilities. Call 443-504-4460.
YR Rental - 3BR/2BA in NOC. Community pool & tennis court. For details, call 443-865-3109.
Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com
RENTALS
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WOC, 2BR/1BA Townhome - Beautifully furnished private room for female roommate w/references. Available now! 410-726-7609
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.
Roommate Wanted - North OC, 136th St. Call for details. 443-996-1069
SERVICES SERVICES
Roommate Replacement, 22nd St., OCMD. $475/month + WiFi/electric, $950 security deposit. Private unfurnished bedroom. 10/1/15 thru 05/31/16 Phone: 814-3165389.
Sublet 1/2 of Prime Office Space in OP. Property consists of 2 separate offices, 2 bathrooms & conference area. Ideal for a professional. $350/mo. + 1/2 of utilities. Security/refs. required. 410208-1830
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555
Wooded, Waterfront Lot $69,900. Perked and ready to build! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
Warehouse Space For Rent. Approx. 600 square feet. $500/month, utilities included. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300.
DONATIONS DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 410-726-1051.
VEHICLES VEHICLES
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Last Suite available. 1100 sq. ft. Call Brian 443-880-2225
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PUBLIC NOTICES Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341
TRUSTEE’S SALE 45 Ocean Parkway Berlin, MD 21811 AKA: 45 Ocean Parkway Ocean Pines, MD 21811 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated August 19, 2005, recorded September 8, 2005 in Liber SVH 4525, folio 724 and re-recorded January 26, 2009 in Liber SVH 5190 at folio 265 to include the trustee name , among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on September 11, 2015, at 2:30 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust. TAX ID: 03-052230 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $20,500.00 by cashier’s/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. The balance of the purchase price together with interest thereon at 6.875% per annum from date of sale to receipt of purchase price by Trustees must be paid by cashier’s check within 10 days after final ratification of sale. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. All real estate taxes and other public charges and/or assessments to be adjusted as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. If applicable, any condominium and/or homeowners association dues and assessments that may become due after the date of sale shall be purchaser’s responsibility. Purchaser shall pay all transfer, documentary and recording taxes/fees and all other settlement costs. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed; a forbearance,
repayment or other agreement was entered into; or the loan was reinstated or paid off. In any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector. (80875) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., and Robert E. Kelly, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-8/27/3t _________________________________ GUY R. AYRES III, Trustee AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway; Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE BOARDWARLK AND BEACH FRONT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 Pursuant to a Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage under date of May 9, 2005 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland at Liber 4431, folio 004, et seq., the above named Trustee, named in Mortgage, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 3:00 PM Unit 406, 301 N. Atlantic Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 the following property: ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, designated and distinguished as Unit No. 406, in the “POLYNESIAN HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME,” together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, established pursuant to the Condominium Master Deed and ByLaws dated August 14, 1972 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber No. 361, Folio 346, et seq., as amended; and pursuant to the Plats thereto recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 26, Folio 32, et seq., as amended. Together with all improvements erected there and appurtenant thereto. The aforementioned Unit 406 is a one-bedroom, one-bath condominium, directly facing the Atlantic Ocean and beach, on the boardwalk at 301 N. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Being all the property secured by the above referenced Mortgage. The above described property is being offered for sale in an “AS IS” condition SUBJECT to all the covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) in cash or certified check will be required of the pur-
chaser at the time and place of the sale. The balance in cash or certified check will be due upon final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of seven percent (7%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment and shall be paid within twenty (20) days after the final ratification of the sale. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All state and county real estate and personal property taxes, sewer and water charges, condominium fees and assessment and all other public charges assessable on an annual basis shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. The cost of title papers, recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon final ratification of the sale or upon payment in full of the purchase price, whichever occurs later. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Guy R. Ayres III, Trustee, 410-723-1400. OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8 CANAL SIDE MEWS WEST A/R/T/A 8 CANAL SIDE MEWS OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 29, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4842, Folio 423 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $560,000.00 and an original interest rate of 7.8750% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit LUT-AX-8, in Phase 8, pursuant to a Condominium Regime established by and shown on a condominium plat entitled “Condominium Plat Phase 8, The Townhouse Condominium II At Sunset Island” 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 $57,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC.
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PUBLIC NOTICES 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12114 SNUG HARBOR ROAD BERLIN, A/K/A OCEAN CITY, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Barbara D. Reid and John R. Reid, Sr., dated November 21, 2002 and recorded in Liber 3512, Folio 214 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $289,000.00, and an original interest rate of 6.480%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on September 1, 2015 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $24,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its
designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and 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 his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-8/13/3t _________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library,
11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, September 3, 2015. The Board members will convene at 1:30 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases. MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 Jerry & Joan Matyiko – Request No. 2015-60- Request to construct two (2) 3’ x 12’ walkways to two (2) 3’ x 30’ “L” shaped platforms and two (2) boatlifts with associated pilings not to exceed 20 feet channelward. This request also includes shoreline restoration activities which include approximately 124’ of low profile stone revetment, sand back fill and marsh plantings. The project is located on vacant lots on Brighton Road, also known as Tax Map 21, Parcel 8, Section A, Block 16, Lot 18 & 19, Cape Isle of Wight, Tenth Tax District in Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 2 Hidden Oak Farms LLC for R. G. Murphy Marine Construction on behalf of Robert & Colleen Windrow – Request No. 2015-61- Request to install a 3’ x 6’ walkway to a 6’ x 25’ perpendicular pier with a 6’ x 33’ “T” shaped platform, two (2) boatlifts and two (2) PWC lifts with associated pilings not to exceed 44 feet channelward. This request also includes shoreline restoration activities which include 125’ of bio-logs, sand backfill and marsh plantings. The project is located on a vacant lot on Martins Port Drive also known as Tax Map 9, Parcel 12, Lot 9, Martins Port Subdivision, Fifth Tax District in Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 3 Hidden Oak Farms, LLC for R. G. Murphy Marine Construction on behalf of Paul Haskell - Request No. 2015-62- Request to install an 8’ x 25’ platform at the end of existing 3’ x 8’ walkway not to exceed 12 feet channelward. The project is located at 9416 Cropper Island Road, also known as Tax Map 40, Parcel 192, Lot 14, Bay Harbour, Fourth Tax District in Worcester County, Maryland OCD-8/20/2t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY, P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16173 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ANN M. MELINIS Notice is given that Jane Melinis Bailey, 22 Scenic Hill Road, Shelton, CT 06484; and Patricia Melinis Colby, 930 Coronado Circle, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, were on August 04, 2015 appointed Personal Repre-
sentative of the estate of Ann M. Melinis who died on June 21, 2015, 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 4th day of February, 2016. 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. Jane Melinis Bailey Patricia Melinis Colby Personal Representatives 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 13, 2015 OCD-8/13/3t _________________________________ Town of Berlin
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11 At a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin, Maryland on Monday, August 10, 2015, Resolution 2015-11 was read aloud and passed unanimously. This Resolution repealed and re-enacted Section C7-23 OF The Town Charter titled “Purchasing and Contracts”. The section reads as follows: “All purchases and contracts for the Town of Berlin shall be made according to the Purchasing Policy as approved by the Mayor and Council and as amended from time-to-time. Sais Policy shall be maintained in the office of the Town Administrator and/or designee and shall be available for inspection upon request, subject to the provision of the Maryland Public Information Act.” A full copy of this resolution is available for review at Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811. This resolution becomes ef-
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PUBLIC NOTICES fective 50 days after passage on September 29, 2015. OCD-8/20/4t _________________________________ THE FISHER LAW GROUP, PLLC 9440 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 350 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Telephone (301) 599-7700 Jeffrey B. Fisher Virginia S. Inzer William K. Smart Kris Terrill Regan J.R. Smith Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Robin A. Sharpley Rodney K. Sharpley, Sr. Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-001223
NOTICE Notice is hereby given, this 10th day of August, 2015, 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 14th day of September, 2015, 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 7th day of September, 2015. The report states the amount of sale of the property at 2831 Layton Drive, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 (Trustees’ Matter No. 13-01606), to be $185,577.87. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. DAMIAN C. MAGARELLI 8422 Newark Road Newark, MD 21841 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14001363
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 10th day of August, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 8422 Newark Road, Newark, MD 21841, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 14th day of September, 2015, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 7th day of September, 2015. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $23,889.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Estate of Lucrezia Iona Canaday Kevin C. Betskoff, Jr. 1114 Ocean Parkway Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13000714
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 12th day of August, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 1114 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 14th day of September, 2015, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 7th day of September, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $154,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY, P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16183 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARJORIE H. FLEMING Notice is given that Sonja L. McCabe, P.O. Box 15, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on August 14, 2015 ap-
pointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marjorie H. Fleming who died on July 15, 2015, 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 14th day of February, 2016. 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. Sonja L. McCabe 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 20, 2015 OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. IGNACIO LICHT DANIEL PRITCHARD MARIA LICHT 117 Mumford Landing Road arta 117 Mumfords Landing Road Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14001531
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of August, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 117 Mumford Landing
Road, arta 117 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 14th day of September, 2015, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 7th day of September, 2015. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $220,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________
NOTICE of a Public Hearing of the Berlin, MD Planning Commission September 9, 2015 Pursuant to Article lll, Section 108-214 of the Berlin Zoning Code, the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the rezoning of a parcel identified as Worcester County Tax Map number 301, Grid 19, Parcel 1720, Lots 1 and 2, also known as 109 Decatur Street. The current Zoning Classification for the parcel is B-1 Town Center District, and the proposed Zoning Classification will be R-1 Residential District. OCD-8/20/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JACK R. MARKERT, JR. 12306 Rumrunner Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15000441
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of August, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 12306 Rumrunner Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 14th day of September, 2015, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 7th day of September, 2015. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $107,500.00. Susan R. Braniecki
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PUBLIC NOTICES Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JODY L. BELL JOSEPH A. BELL 930 Yacht Club Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15000663
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of August, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 930 Yacht Club Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 14th day of September, 2015, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 7th day of September, 2015. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $213,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16190 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HOWARD LEE HALL Notice is given that Sherry Lee Schreier, 10100 Cypress Cove, Drive #159, Fort Myers, FL 33908, was on August 13, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Howard Lee Hall who died on July 27, 2015, 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 13th day of February, 2016. 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. Sherry Lee Schreier 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 20, 2015 OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16185 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WENDY SUE SIKORA Notice is given that Nicholas Sikora, 4 West Street, Berlin, MD 21811, was on August 10, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Wendy Sue Sikora who died on August 9, 2015, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of February, 2016. 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. Nicholas Sikora 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 20, 2015 OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________ Town of Berlin, MD
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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. Tracy Ann Filliben 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 designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: August 20, 2015 OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
of a Public Hearing September 14, 2015 7:00PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Pursuant to Article lll, Section 108-214 of the Town of Berlin, Maryland, the Mayor and Town Council will hold a Public Hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall to consider a Text amendment to the Town Zoning Code. The Text Amendment would repeal Section 108-715(2)a. and replace it with language that allows the Planning Commission discretion in determining the number of dwelling units in multi-family buildings. OCD-8/20/2t _________________________________
Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 15-35, on the application of J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc., on the lands of Rusty Palmer, requesting a special exception to extend a pier greater than 125 feet from mean high water in the R-1 Rural Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-205(d)(9), and ZS 1335(c), located at 11726 River View Drive, approximately 390 feet northwest of Marina Drive, Tax Map 16, Parcel 86, Lot 14, of the Saint Martin’s by the Bay Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 15-37, on the lands of Steve Hadley, requesting a variance to reduce the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 14.3 feet (an encroachment of 15.7 feet) associated with a proposed covered patio and tiki bar in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2), and ZS 1-305, located at 12317 Snug Harbor Road, approximately 800 feet east of Meadow Road, Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Section A, Lot 59, of the Snug Harbor Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 15-38, on the lands of John White, requesting an after-thefact variance to reduce the Ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 6 feet to 1.77 feet (an encroachment of 4.23 feet) and an after-thefact variance to reduce the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 25.87 feet (an encroachment of 4.13 feet) associated with an unpermitted expansion to an existing deck in the R-3 Multi-
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16177 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of New Castle County, DE appointed Tracy Ann Filliben, 306 Troy Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Patrick J. Breslin who died on February 24, 2015 domiciled in Delaware, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Nick Finagin whose address is 20997 Daisy Court, Callaway, MD 20620. 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2), and ZS 1-305, located at 49 White Sail Circle, approximately 1,330 feet northeast of Windjammer Road, Tax Map 16, Parcel 38, Section 1, Lot 580, of the Ocean Pines Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 15-39, on the application of the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, on the lands of the Wenzlaff Family LLLP, requesting a special exception to establish a dredge spoil disposal site in the E-1 Estate District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3) and ZS 1203(c)(13), located at 12008 Saint Martin’s Neck Road, approximately 30 feet west of Aramis Lane, Tax Map 10, Parcel 29 in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Re-Advertisement of Case No. 1533, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Ayres Creek Family Farm Properties, LLC, requesting an after-the-fact special exception to establish a transient use (general office for Maryland Coastal Bays Program) in the E-1 Estate District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-105(c)(5), ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-203 and ZS 1-337, located at 8219 Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611), approximately 1,550 feet south of Assateague Road (MD Route 376), Tax Map 33, Parcel 80 in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-8/27/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16184 Notice is given that the Superior Court of District of Columbia appointed Debra P. Bennett, 28 Allegheny Avenue, #1308, Towson, MD 21204; and William W. Bennett Jr., 2237 Sudbury Road NW, Washington, DC 20012 as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Dorothy S. Bennett, AKA: Dorothy Mae Sabb Bennett who died on April 01, 2013 domiciled in District of Columbia, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Debra P. Bennett whose address is 28 Allegheny Avenue, #1308, Towson, MD 21204. 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. Debra P. Bennett William W. Bennett Jr. Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills 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 first publication: August 20, 2015 OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________ H. MICHAEL HICKSON ESQ BANKS, NASON & HICKSON 209 E. MARKET ST., SUITE 1 P.O. BOX 44 SALISBURY, MD 21801
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16192 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JENNIFER LEE EVANS Notice is given that Guy Lee Rickards, 30138 Whites Neck Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939, was on August 17, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jennifer Lee Evans who died on August 7, 2015, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of February, 2016. 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. Guy Lee Rickards 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 20, 2015 OCD-8/20/3t _________________________________
NOTICE Disposal of Surplus Personal Property Owned by County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland In accordance with the provisions of Section CG 4-403 of the County Government Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland have declared the following described personal property as surplus and are considering disposal of same by conveyance to the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy of Wor-Wic Community College, which proposes to use this property for other public purposes. 2010 MODEL FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE VEHICLE VIN # 2FABP7BV5AX105860 The above referenced vehicle has been driven more than 178,000 miles and is in the process of being replaced with a new vehicle for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. Upon replacement, the above referenced vehicle was to be declared as a surplus vehicle to be auctioned at the next public auction of surplus Worcester County vehicles and equipment. DETERMINED TO BE USED FOR OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSE: The County Commissioners have determined, by at least five-sevenths majority vote, that conveyance of this property to the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy of WorWic Community College for training of new police recruits, constitutes a valid public purpose. TERMS OF CONVEYANCE: The County Commissioners propose to convey the above described personal property to the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy of Wor-Wic Community College for the sum of Zero Dollars ($0.00) and other good and valuable considerations, on an “as is” basis with no warranty either expressed or implied. Anyone objecting to the proposed conveyance of the above personal property shall do so in writing submitted to the Worcester County Commissioners, Room 1103 Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 prior to 4:30 P.M. on Friday, September 11, 2015, or in person at the hour of 10:05 A.M. on September 15, 2015 during the regularly scheduled meeting of the County Commissioners to be held in Room 1101 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Long Reach Mower Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of a long reach rear mount mower for the Roads Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Long reach Mower" in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Frank Adkins, Roads Superintendent, at 410-6322244, Monday through Thursday, between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm. OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Supply and Install Generator at Ocean Pines Pump Station G Ocean Pines Service Area Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting sealed bids for supplying and installing a new emergency power generator and accessories at Pump Station G in the Ocean Pines Service Area for the Worcester County Department of Public Works – Water and Wastewater Division. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, September
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PUBLIC NOTICES 21, 2015 in the Office of the County Commissioners at Room 1103 Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Generator at Ocean Pines Pump Station G" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to John Ross, P.E., Deputy Director of Public Works, at 410-641-5251, Extension 112. OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Provide Net Aggregate Metered Alternative Site Solar PV Electric Generating System Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids from Contractors for the provision of electric power supplied by Solar Net Aggregate Metered Solar Photovoltaic System for Designated Worcester County Accounts within the Delmarva Power Maryland service area. The result of the Request For Proposal (RFP) process is intended to provide a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) from a qualified supplier. Copies of the Proposal Documents are available at the Worcester County Administration Office, County Government Center - Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 or by calling the office at 410-632-1194 during normal business hours to request a copy by mail. Bid documents will also be available on the County website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/bidboard.aspx. It shall be the responsibility of each bidder to check for final addenda to incorporate in their final bid package. Instructions pertaining to Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Insurance and Contract requirements are contained in the Proposal Documents. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM local time, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal for Net Aggregate Metered Alternative Site Solar PV System" in the lower left-
hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the County Electricity Procurement Committee for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the proposal, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best proposal, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. Technical questions and inquiries shall be addressed to William Bradshaw, County Engineer, Room 1201 Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, (phone) 410632-1200, ext. 1150, (fax) 410-6323008 or by email to bbradshaw@co.worcester.md.us, in writing by 2:00 PM EST on Monday, August 31, 2015. OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Cab Tractors Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of two (2) new cab tractors for the Roads Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Cab Tractors" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Frank Adkins, Roads Superintendent, at 410-6322244, Monday through Thursday, between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm. OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday September 10, 2015 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to install a boatlift w/poles and after the fact davit 35’ channelward includes community walkway, located at 2802 Tern Dr. Boatslip # 10 Parcel # 4789 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Inc. Owner: Connor Braniff PW15-170 A request has been submitted to install 75’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead 18” channelward, install a 5’x30’ parallel platform and 2 associated mooring piles & boatlift a MDC of 18’6” located at 324 N Heron Gull CT Parcel # 6062A in the Town of OC MD Applicant: Ocean Services of DE, Inc. Owner: Marcello Nucci PW15-171 A request has been submitted install a 220”x60” floating PWC dock located at 3 D Hidden Harbour I CM slip Parcel # 5183A in the Town of OC,MD Applicant: Jeffery Shoemaker Owner: Jeffery Shoemaker PW15-172 A request has been submitted to install an 8’ x 11’ floating dock located at Slip 316 Island at Hidden Harbour Parcel # 6060A in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Marlin Newell Owner: Marlin Newell PW15-173 A request has been submitted install a 9’x10’ floating dock located at 12401 Jamaica Ave Slip 202 Parcel# 5183A in the Town of OC,MD Applicant: Robert Blakeslee Owner: Robert Blakeslee PW15-174 A request has been submitted install a 15’x10’ floating dock located at 228 D Hidden Harbour IV CM Slip Parcel # 5183A in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: James Barger Owner: James Barger PW15-175 A request has been submitted to install 4’x10’1” floating PWC dock with poles located at 25D Hidden Harbour I CM Slip, 12301 Jamaica Ave., Parcel # 5183A in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Beckie Koonge Owner: Beckie Koonge PW15-176 A request has been submitted in-
stall a 9.75’ x 11’ floating dock located at 313 Island at Hidden Harbour Slip, Parcel # 6060A in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Robert Hass Owner: Robert Hass PW15-177 A request has been submitted install a 9.75’ x 11’ floating dock located at 12401 Jamaica Ave Slip 219 at Hidden Harbour IV Parcel # 5183A in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Leon Namiotcavage Owner: Leon Namiotcavage PW15-178 A request has been submitted install a 13.5’x6’8” floating dock located at 12401 Jamaica Ave Slip 234 at Hidden Harbour V Parcel # 5183A in the Town of OC,MD Applicant: Donald Hiltner Owner: Donald Hiltner PW15-179 A request has been submitted to replace 470LF of vinyl bulkhead, replacement 470’x4’ parallel walkway, relocate the existing storm drain outfall pipe located at 2501 Philadelphia Ave Parcel # 5754 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Vista Design Inc. Owner: 25th Street Development of Ocean City PW15-180 A request has been submitted to install a 10’x10’8” floating dock located at 64 D Hidden Harbour II CM Parcel # 5183A in the Town of OC,MD Applicant: Kenneth Adams Owner: Kenneth Adams PW15-181 A request has been submitted to install 175’ of vinyl replacement bulkhead, nine (9) 2’ x 18’ piers extending to existing poles and one 1.5’ x 18’ pier extending to an existing pole for a maximum channelward of 20’ located at 302 13th St., UT A1 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC Owner: Aronmink CM c/o Cathy Bricker PW15-182 OCD-8/27/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Pipe Flusher Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of a pipe flusher for the Roads Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Pipe Flusher" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the
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PUBLIC NOTICES Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Frank Adkins, Roads Superintendent, at 410-632-2244, Monday through Thursday, between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm. OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________
Town of Ocean City, Maryland
WASTEWATER PUMP & SEAL
The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide one (1) FairbanksMorse Pump, Model #C5415 with a John Crane Type 3740 Mechanical Seal, or equal, that is in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Wastewater Pump & Seal may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either emailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at or by calling 410723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s . Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. Sealed Bid Documents are due and will be opened Thursday, September 24, 2015 by 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of New Vehicles Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of eighteen (18) new vehicles for use by the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Health Department, Fire Marshal’s
Office and Sheriff’s Office. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, or may be obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Vehicle Bid" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to William Powell, Fleet Management Superintendent, at 410-6325676. OCD-8/27/1t _________________________________
of Mallard Lane, and locally known as 236 Mallard Lane, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: RESORT HOMES (BZA 2438 #15-09400011) 6:10 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive four (4) parking spaces for a new hotel . The site of the appeal is described as Lots 6-28, Block 116 of the Ocean Bay City Plat; further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway, between 67th and 68th Streets, and locally known as 120-67th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: 67TH STREET DEVELOPMENT OF OC LLC – (BZA 2437 #15-09400010) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-8/27/2t _________________________________
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) requesting a special yard exception to the rear yard, allowing a setback of 3.84’, instead of 5’ as required by Code; a greater setback than the easterly adjoining property, 234 Mallard Lane, provides at 2.88’ instead of 5’. The site of the appeal is described as Lot B-17 of the Isle of Wight Trailer Park Plat, further described as located on the north side
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: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-604, Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the B-1, Boardwalk Commercial District, to permit an amusement/entertainment attraction (haunted house). The site of the request is described as Lot 44 of the Original Town of Ocean City Plat, 1875; further described as located on the northeast corner of Worcester Street & South Baltimore Avenue, and locally known as 14 Worcester Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: STEELHEAD PRODUCTIONS (FILE #15-12100010) 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 ad-
ditional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-8/27/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the 10Year Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan for Worcester County, Maryland (the Plan) which was most recently amended on October 7, 2014. The proposed amendments to the Plan are required in compliance with Senate Bill 781 Environment - Recycling - Special Events, as adopted in April 2014 by the Maryland General Assembly, effective October 1, 2014, and requiring local adoption by October 1, 2015. The new State law amended Section 9-1712 of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to require special events organizers to provide for recycling at special events that occur on publiclyowned sites, streets or parks, which serve food or drink, and expect 200 or more people to attend. The proposed amendments to the Plan address: background on the Special Events Recycling Program (SERP) required by State law; identification of municipal, county, state and federally-owned sites in Worcester County; materials and obligations; stakeholders; program monitoring; and program enforcement. A full copy of the proposed amendments may be viewed online at www.co.worcester.md.us . The County Commissioners have scheduled the PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM Room 1101- Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 at which the amendments to the Plan will be considered for adoption. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on this matter. Both written and oral testimony will be accepted. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-8/27/2t _________________________________
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16194 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FRANKLIN WATSON LOVE JR. Notice is given that Lillian Josephine Love, 1780 4th Street South, Naples, FL 34102, was on August 18, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Franklin Watson Love Jr., who died on July 2, 2015, 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 represen-
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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 18th day of February, 2016. 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. Lillian Josephine Love Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House
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Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 27, 2015 OCD-8/27/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16167 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RICHARD FRANKLIN EVANS Notice is given that Robert Kendall Wilkins, 7645 Liberytown Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on August 18, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Richard Franklin Evans who died on July 19, 2015, 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 18th day of February, 2016.
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. Robert Kendall Wilkins 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 27, 2015 OCD-8/27/3t _________________________________
Commentary
Recycling fine to have little effect
Regardless of what people might think about Ocean City’s decision back in 2009 to switch from recycling its trash to sending it up to a Pennsylvania company that burns it to generate electricity, the new state requirement that all special events have recycling stations set up is no big deal. Theoretically, the law, which goes into effect this October, would mean that Ocean City would have to provide for recycling at Sunfest, Springfest and every other special event that draws more than 200 people. This assumes, of course, that the county government, which is responsible for seeing that the law is observed, decides to do just that rather than looking the other way. But even if it doesn’t, it isn’t as if the new regulations have much force behind them. The worst that happens is that Ocean City or the sponsor of a major event would have to pay a whopping $50-a-day fine. In the scheme of things, that’s hardly a major burden, much less the cause of sleepless nights as officials wonder what in the world they can do. This is one of those pieces of legislation that comes out of Annapolis from time to time that is well intended, but is not necessarily designed to do much of anything, given its limited scope and its lack of any serious enforcement incentives. As County Commissioner Ted Elder recently observed, the easiest thing for Ocean City to do is to consider the $50 penalty simply the cost of doing business. Until the time comes that the state decides to get serious about such things, assuming that it ever does, that would be when this discussion might become more involved. As it is, it’s just one small thing that isn’t worth worrying about.
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Age is just a number
Birthdays can be traumatizing enough as it is, once you reach a certain point, without those gentle reminders from others that you have long since entered the bonus round, or other such foolishness involving expired warranties, Ensure and, of course, rubber pants. But it can get worse, especially if you happen to be aware that you have indeed exceeded your own expectations, considering your extended and immoderate pursuit of numerous By bad habits because you Stewart had long ago concluded Dobson that life is a death-defying act anyway, so what the hell. Besides, if your idea of heaven is free beer and tax-free cigarettes, as opposed to all-day sing-alongs – as if every non-tune carrier in real life suddenly finds the right key upon his or her demise – you might as well get started early. So it was with these notions in the back of my mind that I began to mark the passing of another year without unfortunate results by dropping on my plate a cholesterol-laden breakfast of body mass destruction, grabbing the paper and putting on my reading glasses. Whoa! These can't be my glasses, I thought. My vision is seriously fuzzy in one eye, and the other is just so-so. Something is out of whack here. These have to be her glasses, but ... no, they fit the way they're supposed to. This isn't right. I feel okay, but my eyesight seems to be out of sync. These cannot be my glasses. They must be someone else's, but ... they look like my glasses and feel like my glasses. Something strange is taking
place here. Oh boy. This is not good. Here it is my birthday and I've had a stroke or something. It figures. All my bad habits have caught up with me. It's all down hill now. I'll end up needing a caretaker. I wonder who we'll get. Probably some hairy-knuckled giant who will say, 'Time for your bath, bubba.' This isn't right. Sure, I know heaven is about the free beer and all, but I'd just as soon pay for it a while longer – and leave a nice tip – if I can go just another few ... No, wait. That's it, I'll give up drinking everything that even whispers alcohol and quit smoking. Yeah, no more cigarettes for me, and no more cholesterol bomb breakfasts. No more Kraft Singles. Ditto M&M Peanuts, ice cream and fried anything. And I'll eat nothing but green leafy vegetables – cooked without bacon fat, even. I'll go into restaurants, assuming that I'll be able to get there under my own steam, and I'll say, "I'll just have the small salad. No croutons, no dressing, no bleu cheese on the side." And charitable giving. Yep, that's going way, way up. If I don't need a nurse, I'll give that money to charity. "What are you muttering about?" came a voice from the entrance to the kitchen. "And you're pacing." "Yeah, uh, the truth is ...” "You do realize, of course, that you're glasses are missing a lens?" "Umm, yeah. I knew that. Okay then, well, let's see, so it's down to my super big birthday special breakfast. Happy birthday to me!" "Ugh,” she said. “I don't know how you eat that stuff. It'll kill you one of these days." "Not me. See, the key is not to worry about stuff like that."
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Letters to the editor Smoking litter
Editor, I have been and remain an avid supporter of designated smoking areas on the Ocean City beach since its approval by City Council. With the summer of 2015 being the first year that any type of restriction has been implemented regarding smoking on the beach, it’s understandable that there will be hiccups as well as areas for improvement. I, and others, have noticed that this summer there appears to be a much greater collection of discarded smoking materials in sandy areas after the ending of streets and just prior to the narrow beach walkway entrances. It is definitely occurring on my street in the midtown area. I am aware of it occurring on other beach entrance streets as well. I am wondering if more smokers this year, after catching onto the recently adopted law in Ocean City, are simply trying to finish their smoke before they enter the beach and then simply throwing it on these sandy areas. Perhaps placing additional orange receptacles in the vicinity of some beach entrances where they would be visible to smokers could certainly cut down on this litter at beach entrances. I believe that it is just as rewarding to view and experience a litter free beach
as it is to be able to experience a beach entrance with as little litter as possible. Doug Antos, Ocean City
Gov’t overreach
Editor, I am once again witnessing the overreach of the government using the Endangered Species Act as an excuse to control American citizens. Case in point, the planned stealing of the sandy island in the Isle of Wight bay from citizens by our Department of Natural Resources this coming April. The Endangered Species Act was signed into law Dec. 28, 1973 by Nixon, a Republican, with very good intentions for our environment. But like so many laws and agencies established in America, the liberals/progressives twist, extend, and abuse the original intentions to achieve their own socialist agendas. Today we have the Environmental Protection Agency, among many other things, closing down the coal industry, the IRS harassing conservative political groups and enforcing Obamacare, the Dept. of Education mandating Common Core on our children, etc. Drought-stricken farmers in California had their water cut off to help the endangered delta smelt fish survive. Locally we have farmers being put through nightmare scenarios. I can come up with examples that will fill this paper.
The little island was created, using taxpayers’ money, out of dredge spoil and provides a fun place for families to have picnics and beaching activities. It's a safe place for children to come to with their parents (getting off their phones and computers), and have fun in the sun. Now the DNR, citing a 1964 Maryland law which states that all new islands created in our bays belongs to the DNR and must be used for conservation purposes, is threatening to add this island to its many islands as a nesting place, effectively closing it to human fun next April. Well I say change that law and we can have a winnable legal case! What enraged me the most reading about this government abuse was the statement by Coastal Bays scientist Roman Jesien. He said, “The birds have no other place to go, it is more important for the birds than the folks that need to recreate.” This is typical arrogant thinking of the environmental extremists. The birds have nowhere else to go? What about all of Assateague Island, the islands already posted in Chincoteague Bay, the 90 miles of barrier islands from here to the Chesapeake Bridge Tunnel? These are thousands of acres for their precious birds. How about his statement that birds are more important than family recreation? This is indicative of the nerve of these environmentalists. He also thinks, according to this article that I read, that giving up this island to citizens will start to tip the scale and knock out the balancing act. Give me a break! What balancing act? One tropical depression or hurricane will wash all the thousands of
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nests away on the East Coast. This little island nesting loss to the birds is like a sneeze's impact in a hurricane. In the early part of the 20th century would we have built the Hoover Dam, the nation's highway system, our economy, etc. if we were subjected to the environmental wacko extremists we have today? These extremists have us brainwashed into thinking it is a terrible thing for a species to go extinct and it is man's fault. They claim that it will hurt humans in the long run. Well here is a flash, 99.999 percent of all species that have ever lived on this 4 and a half billion year old planet have gone extinct! How has that hurt us? The wackos will not be able to answer that. Try asking one. Extinction is natural. I tell you what is hurting us, the breakup of the American family, that is what is endangered! This island provides for much needed family togetherness and recreation. I probably will never use this island but I fight for the preservation of all our freedoms, which we are losing at an astounding rate to this regulation nation. Get involved whether you use this island or not. You will be fighting government overreach. We need to overturn the 1964 law that states new islands created by spoils automatically belong to the DNR. Your tax money created these islands. How can it be justified for the DNR to own it? Go to americanflagisland.org. You environmentalists feel good about yourselves in what you are doing. Much of what you do make other people unhappy. Do you care about nature? Dennis W Evans, Berlin
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