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By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Aug. 31, 2018) Friends and colleagues of former Ocean City Mayor Roland E. “Fish” Powell on Wednesday remembered the man as a natural leader, as a tireless advocate for the fire department, and as someone always willing to help the next upand-comer. Powell, who could be the last of Ocean City’s homegrown heads of government, had recently been
placed in hospice care, according to family members. He passed away on Wednesday morning at age 89. Having previously served on the City Council and as City Council president, Powell was elected mayor of the resort in 1985 after stepping down as president of the Worcester County Commissioners to seek the post. He served until 1996. Powell, for whom the Ocean City convention center is named, was less than a week away from his 90th birthday, on Sept. 5. Ocean City Public Works Director Hal Adkins “Though I don’t recall the specific topic, during one of my first presen-
tations before the mayor and City Council in 1985, when Fish became mayor, I vividly recall him looking at me and publicly stating, ‘Son, you’ve got to learn to stop talking past the sale,’” Adkins said Wednesday. “I was 23 years old at the time and I’m now 55. “My request got approved, but that single statement has been lingering in the back of my mind, as a reminder, for all these years when making subsequent presentations. He was a very wise man.” Clay Stamp, executive director Opioid Operational Command Center, and emergency See FISH Page 5
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) Over 6,700 students will be returning to Worcester County’s 14 public schools on Tuesday, Sept. 4, when the 2018-19 school year begins. “We’re excited to welcome all 6,700 back on Tuesday,” Lou Taylor, superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools, said. “It’s a partnership with this entire community, our board of education, our staff at the school and our elected officials who support our school system and provide the means that we can do things to ensure our kids can do their best.” As of earlier this week, 6,700 students will fill the halls this year as compared to last year when 6,663 students were enrolled. The 180-day school calendar runs to Thursday, June 13, with three cancelation days for inclement weather. The last day of school will be adjusted if the county school system does not See PUBLIC Page 7
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Fish Powell’s leadership ability often cited Continued from Page 1 management advisor to Gov. Larry Hogan “The skills I learned from Fish have in part served as a foundation for my success,” Stamp said in an email Wednesday. “It was from a young man’s eyes as a 14-year-old fire cadet that I first laid eyes on Fire Chief Fish Powell. Salty, squared away, with a cigar in the corner of his mouth and donning a brilliant white fire chief’s helmet barking out short, concise orders to many who followed them to bring an emergency situation under control. “Later, as a volunteer firefighter and an Ocean City paramedic, emergency manager and eventually as the director of emergency services, I learned how to become a leader from lessons learned from great men who served in the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, and largely from Fish Powell. “We would have ‘chats’ in his living room prior to my providing a hurricane briefing for the coffee group (the elders) at the English Diner in the mornings, in advance of storms. “Fish had the unique ability to remain calm in crisis situations, to see through the chaos, and to lay out common sense steps to address any challenge. His steady hand allowed people to follow his lead with confidence. “During hurricane threats and other emergencies, he was able to understand the threat comprehensively and strike a balance between overreacting and underreacting in response. “When a storm would hit another coastal community, he would immediately summon me for a briefing and be quick to assemble the Ocean City Disaster Relief Team to bring aid to that community, such as was the case when we assisted Wrightsville Beach,
North Carolina after Hurricane Fran severely damaged the community. “In crisis situations he was able to place a sense of calm over situations, which gave people confidence in our handling of it. As a leader, you always knew where you stood with Fish … no ambiguity.” Former Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Chief Roger Steger “He was a great man, a great chief,” Steger said Wednesday. He credited Powell with helping to build the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company by ensuring that it had the equipment and resources it needed during his tenure in City Hall. Steger also recalled two instances when Powell went into action in two of the resort’s most notable fires. A photo hangs on the wall of the 15th Street firehouse of the mayor on top a fire truck manning a deck gun hose during the Dough Roller fire of 2008. Powell was 79 at the time. Another photo of Powell was taken during the Hooper’s Restaurant fire on Jan. 29, 2002. “The mayor had a brush truck,” Steger said, “And drove it out on the marsh to use it to pump water from the bay to fight the fire,” because of the absence of fire hydrants. Steger said Powell stuck with that task, even as the tide began to rise and surrounded the truck on all sides. Former Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Chief David Cropper David Cropper, a 40-year member of the fire department and past volunteer fire chief, said in a phone interview Wednesday he knew Powell for more than five decades. “I knew him not only with the fire department, but I hunted with him, I fished with him, I fought fire with him, and I looked up to him both as
an adult and as a kid coming up,” he said. Both men were present during the infamous Hooper’s and Dough Roller blazes. Cropper remembers watching Powell standing on a truck deck to man a water turret during the Dough Roller incident. “He was still active and wanting to go. He always was for big fires and big water,” Cropper said. Cropper described Powell with the fire company as a man “ahead of his time,” as fire chief buying the first diesel fuel and the first automatic transmission fire trucks for the resort. He helped acquire the property on 130th Street that became Station 4 “that’s worth millions now.” Powell went to the Lion’s Club and American Legion to ask for donations to pay for the first Hurst Tool, also known as the “Jaws of Life,” in Ocean City. At the time, it was only the second one owned by a fire company in the entire state. He also oversaw the crucial switch to 5-inch hoses, Cropper said. “For our fire service now, a 5-inch hose is just a common thing, but nobody heard about it in 1970. And they raised the water towers here and it was put in the bond issue to buy 1,500 feet of 5-inch hose. Ocean City had that way ahead of most fire de-
partments,” Cropper said. “He was a councilmember when they went to get their fifth Cadillac ambulance. I mean, he’s just done so much for the community and the fire service that in past times nobody even thinks about now. “He was instrumental in the push for getting the waterline on the Boardwalk, from North Division to 10th Street for all the large, wooden structures that were up there. At that time, the water main on Baltimore Avenue wasn’t sufficient for fires – it was only about a 6-inch main and he was instrumental in that. And then, when they did the sea wall, he got it extended to 15th Street. “People just don’t see the fire protection stuff that he had a lot to do with. He was a true leader and people just followed him. They were proud to serve under him, whether he was assistant chief or the fire chief.” When Powell served on the City Council and county commissioners and eventually became mayor, Cropper said he never forgot his friends at the fire department. “He was well connected and, when you needed something in town, you could show a need for it and he could see the vision of the larger trucks you were going to need, and the more See POWELL Page 20
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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) After celebrating the arrival of a new headmaster earlier this summer, Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin will resume classes on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The private school will welcome back 507 students for the 2018-19 school year, with 192 students in the lower school, 117 in middle school and 198 in high school. This compares to last year’s enrollment of 512. The school will have three professional days, one for each trimester. The school calendar incorporates three implement weather days. The last day of school will be adjusted if the school does not use the days or
Public schools to start Sept. 4 Continued from Page 1 use the days or exceeds that number. While students spend 180 days in class, the teachers must work 188 days. Some of those are professional days, which gives time off for students, but requires teachers to report for a full day. Four professional days are scheduled at the end of each marking period this year. “It’s always an exciting time because teachers and students and community members get to do what they do best, which is to learn and work together and grow,” Pocomoke Middle School Principal Matthew Record said. “The beginning of the school year is always a special feeling. We’re really excited to have those things on Sept. 4 this year.” Several developments have taken place over the past year, including the latest section of digital conversion process. This four-year development was implemented to supplement instruction and allow students to become more adept at using technology as a tool to enhance their learning. Currently, 1,591 iPads, 3,076 Chromebooks and 2,142 Laptops have been made accessible throughout the 14 schools. Construction of the new Showell Elementary School is also expected to begin in October, with the $47 million school anticipated to be completed in time for the 2019-20 school year. “You walk into the first day of school and you never know what it’s going to be,” Caitlin Evans, a teacher at Worcester Technical High School, said during a back-to-school pep rally on Tuesday. “You get new kids every single year. You’re always excited. The rooms are ready, we’re ready and I loved the speaker (Hall of Fame teacher Kim Bearden). She gave us a lot of encouragement and tools to use.”
exceeds that number. Randal Brown took over as headmaster July 1, following the retirement of Dr. Barry Tull, who held the position for 30 years. Prior to joining Randal Brown WPS, Brown spent 10 years as a senior administrator in Episcopal schools. Most recently Brown was associate head for advancement at Christchurch School in Virginia and prior to that head of school at All Saints Episcopal School in Texas. In addition to his school career, Brown spent 23 years as an officer in the Army National Guard, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 2014. He is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and a veteran of the
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given to the utility company and reinvesting in your facilities.” McGean said since completing the upgrades in April 2017, Energy System Group recently submitted their first annual measurement and verification report, covering May 2017April 2018. The financials were independently reviewed by the city’s energy consultant, CQI Associates. “We do a monitoring and verification process to make sure we’re getting the energy savings guaranteed,” he said. White said the project included upgrading HVAC equipment in 11 city buildings, plus lighting on streets, the Boardwalk and the inlet lot. Work included replacing end of life roof top HVAC units at City Hall, as well as end of life chillers and cooling towers at the Public Safety build-
ing, plus new HVAC controls in those structures and Northside Park. The total cost for the upgrades was $4,520,884, with Delmarva Power rebates of more than $219,000 reducing the final costs to $4,301,709. “You didn’t have to touch a penny of capital,” she said. “You paid for it all with the energy savings.” McGean said subsequent year savings would trend slightly downward due to the recently approved electric supply contact with MidAmerican Energy, which takes effect next July. “The baseline that they’re guaranteeing is set upon the old supply rate that we were paying,” he said. “The savings purely from this contract would be less than that … because we’re paying less, the savings would be a little less.”
Rash of complaints come in after sea lice invade beach By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) Sea lice, the minute larvae of certain marine creatures, caused a rash of complaints last week, as bathers suffered from a bad case of the itches over the weekend. Some people experienced a “prickling” sensation in the water, but for others the problem didn’t manifest itself until hours after they left the ocean. Although jellyfish larvae are usually to blame, when the little critters manage to get under swimwear, crab larvae were said to be the reason behind the outbreak. “One female crab can actually have two million larvae per female and what happens is they just float with the tide
and they go out into the ocean,” Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin said. What residents in Ocean City experienced when they left the ocean was redness and itchiness known as Sea Bather’s Eruption, Arbin said. The reason for the sea bathers outbreak in Ocean City was because of the calm ocean. “The surface temperature in the ocean is heating up. With very little waves, the top layer of the ocean is very warm with a temperature in the mid 70s, so the zooplankton [sea bathers] are pushing towards the shore,” Arbin said. “They float in close and without the wave action breaking the larvae all up, they kind of sit there.” See CRAB Page 11
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Kim Bearden speaks at rally Continued from Page 3 school spirit for the new school year. “I feel honored and humbled to be able to serve Worcester County Public Schools,” Taylor said during the pep rally. “It’s not something I take lightly, I take a great deal of pride in it. And to be a homegrown local guy who’s gone through the ranks, sitting where you sat, as a teaching, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent to superintendent, and have the board of education entrust me, and the county government entrust me in leading the school session is not something I take for granted. “I’m nobody special,” he continued. “I’m just blessed every day to come to work every day and work with you and walk into your classrooms and schools and get on your school buses and see the great things that are happening each and every day in our schools.” This year’s keynote speaker, sponsored by Todd Burbage, was Kim Bearden, a language arts teacher and co-founder of the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2016, Bearden was honored at the White House and inducted into the National Teacher’s Hall of Fame. Women Works Media has named her one of Georgia’s most powerful and influential women. “When you go through your student teaching experience, if you are fortunate to be paired with a master teacher, you learn so much,” Bearden said on Tuesday. “If you are stuck with a mediocre teacher, you only see what mediocrity looks like. If you want to be a master surgeon, you work alongside a master surgeon. “Education is the only place where you work in the same building with master educators but do you ever get to go into their classroom and watch their craft?” she continued. “If I have the privilege of watching any of you teach, I would leave your classroom better than when I walked in. I would say, ‘What would I do the same here? What would I do differently? What can I take away
from this to be better at what I do?’” Bearden gave advice to the audience about following six key principles of communication: consideration, motivation, appreciation, validation, conversation and celebration. These principles were taken directly from her recently published book: “Talk to Me: Finding the Right Words to Inspire, Encourage and Get Things Done.” “As we are moving, living, breathing, as we are taking care of people, as we’re dealing with our friendships and our relationships, these principles help, but they’re especially helpful in times of challenge,” Bearden said. “You must always take into consideration that there’s always more to the story.” The pep rally came with a special surprise for the Worcester County Teacher of the Year Karen Holland, a 4-6 grade teacher at Cedar Chapel Special School in Snow Hill. Holland received a new 2018 Ford from Hertrich Ford from Pocomoke. “If you’re not inspired right now, you don’t have blood in your veins,” Taylor said. “We thank Kim for being here today.” The rally ended on high notes, literally, as a video montage of staff from all 14 schools, board of education, and county commissioners danced to popular music from various genres and periods. “Today was excellent. A nationally renowned speaker gave us great professional development, our superintendent danced for us and we got to see our kids dance,” Pocomoke Middle principal Matthew Record said on Tuesday. “Today was all about spreading that passion and excitement into the school. Kids learn and teachers learn when things are exciting. Today was a day to remember ‘We are Worcester.’” “I hope in some small way in the next 180 days as we welcome back 6,700 kids to Worcester County Public Schools I can do something that can help you make it magical and show the love, passion and encouragement we all need,” Taylor said. “Ladies and gentlemen, we’re in this together.”
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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) Karen Holland, teacher at Cedar Chapel Special School in Snow Hill, received a new 2018 Ford Edge from Hertrich Ford as a reward for receiving the 2018 Teacher of the Year award at the convention center on 40th Street on Tuesday, Aug. 28, during the second annual Back to School pep rally. Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor invited Holland to attend the event so he could surprise her with a new car from the Pocomoke dealership. “For the past three years, Carrie Sterrs has run our teacher of the year program,” Taylor said. “All of you are teachers of the year, and after hearing what we heard this morning, it’s going to be even truer this year. Thank you for being ambassadors for our kids in Worcester County.” Fred Hertrich appeared on stage to announce the surprise gift to Holland. The Pocomoke Ford dealership has just become the newest automotive sponsor for the Worcester County Teacher of the Year program. “As a business owner in the community, we’re 1,500 team members strong and the majority of us were educated in the public-school systems of the Eastern Shore,” Hertrich said. “All of you inspired us and our children. You are a difference maker. We were brainstorming on what we could do to show our admiration for you. So, we decided to show our respect by [awarding you] a brandnew car.” The 4th-to-6th grade teacher could not contain her excitement as the crowd of teachers and education staff roared
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Karen Holland, Teacher of the Year recipient from Cedar Chapel Special School, hugs Superintendent Lou Taylor in front of her new 2018 Ford Edge.
with applause. Her son and coworkers surrounded her after the pep rally disbursed. “This experience in itself is just been such an eye-opener,” Holland said. “When we reflect on what we do in the classroom as teachers, we don’t always boast about ourselves, because it’s the children that we focus on. This moment has allowed me to truly see the impact I’m doing. I think what’s most important is what I see from my children every day.” Cedar Chapel Special School principal Belinda Gulyas was proud of her coworker. “Karen is a phenomenal part of our staff,” Gulyas said. “She’s one of many teachers that are just phenomenal in our building. She embodies everything [the speaker] spoke about this morning. We’re so excited about this.” Worcester County Public Schools will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Crab larve tied to itchy outbreak Continued from Page 8 The reason beach goers get itchy is because the crab larvae attached themselves to the bathing suit. “When you get out of the ocean and the crab larvae is deprived of water it causes irritation of the skin,” Arbin said. At first, few people, complained about itchy skin to the beach patrol, but then a couple days went by and complaints grew. “We had more complaints up at the north end of Ocean City then we had in south Ocean City. Now it’s pretty much gone,” Arbin said. Sea lice is not a reportable condition that is tracked by public health, so the Worcester County Public Health Department does not have data on the occurrences or presence of the sources of the symptoms, Director of Nursing for Worcester County Public Health Department Debra Stevens said. “Sea bather’s eruption frequency is also unknown, it is likely affected indi-
viduals that do not seek medical care since the symptoms are mostly mild, treatment is at home, and complete recovery is often quick,” Stevens said. If symptoms are severe enough, then medical care is required. This diagnosis is not reportable to local health officials as well. “Physicians can report increased frequency of cases with similar symptoms for public health to investigate,” Stevens said. Some tips to avoid sea lice is to pay attention to local beach reports and posted messages and avoid the water if sea lice are present and if a person is particularly susceptible to skin irritation. Swimmers also are advised to avoid wearing a T-shirt or one-piece bathing suits in the ocean to limit the surface area that could trap larvae, and after exiting the water, change out of your bathing suit as soon as possible. Once the bathing suit is removed, sufferers should shower with warm water, sans suit.
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Delmarva Power LED lights saves big bucks
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) Enticed by annual cost savings of nearly $300,000, the Ocean City Council voted on Tuesday to work with Delmarva Power to retrofit high pressure sodium street lights with LED fixtures. City Engineer Terry McGean, who presented the proposal during a council work session on Tuesday, said the utility provider owns and maintains 1,321 street lights in Ocean City, and that most of them are highpressure sodium cobra head fixtures. “The total annual bill for Delmarva Power street lights is about $575,00 per year,” he said. “That’s about 15 percent of our total energy electric bill.” McGean said Delmarva Power lighting varies between 100 watts to 400 watts and are separate from street lights owned by the city or the State Highway Administration. “The city pays a fixed monthly rate based on the type of light and the mount,” he said. “The rate we pay Delmarva Power includes the electric usage [plus] the transmission and distribution costs.” Maryland’s Public Service Commission sets tariff rates for electricity distribution across the state, McGean said. “In addition to what’s set by the tariff, is the amount of usage that
each light has,” he said. “Each one of these fixtures is assigned a kilowatt hour usage per month [and] we get billed for that from the supply company.” In early August, the council approved a three-year electric supply contract with MidAmerican Energy estimated to save more than $550,000 over previous rates. McGean said after adjusting costs to reflect the .05390 per kilowatthour rate negotiated with MidAmerican, which becomes effective in July 2019, the annual price for Delmarva Power street lights would drop to slightly more than $518,000, while the equivalent LED expense would be roughly $222,000. “This does effect both our Delmarva Power usage bill and the amount we’re paying the supply company,” he said. McGean said the utility company provided two options for converting high-pressure sodium street lights to LED. “At no cost to the town, per the Public Service Commission, Delmarva Power would replace up to five percent of its total street lights in town with LED per year,” he said. The second alternative, although involving an initial cost outlay, would complete the lighting conversion in roughly two years instead of two
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“Often during traffic stops for something unrelated like speeding, troopers will notice large amount of cigarettes,” he said. “Our agents will go out and verify the taxes have been paid.” In addition to lost tax revenues, untaxed tobacco products lack regulatory oversight and could potentially be distributed to minors, Shapiro said. “There is no way to assure the actual product is in there and in some cases they have been tampered with,” he said. “The bottom line with untaxed cigarettes is it’s unfair to the local business folks who are doing the right thing.” Shapiro noted cigarette smugglers oftentimes use fake tax stamps to avoid detection. “We come across cases where they try to make them look more official,” he said. “The tax stamps are changed [regularly] and are not like the one used three years ago.” Shapiro said due to a high volume of repeat offenders, in 2013 the state toughened related penalties, which previously included a $50 per carton fine and a potential two-year jail sentence. The current penalties include a mandatory $150 per carton fine for first offenders with the potential for two-years of incarceration. Fines increase to $300 per carton for subsequent violations. “The punishment was not stiff enough to outweigh the profit potential,” he said. Manssour, who was released on his own recognizance, has a preliminary hearing scheduled in Worcester County District Court in Snow Hill on Sept. 14.
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) Anthony Velasquez, 33, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was arrested for first- and second-degree assault for an alleged domestic incident at 9:20 p.m. Sunday. Police answered a call about and assault in progress in the 800 block of South Baltimore Avenue and were told by witnesses both parties had left the scene. After speaking to witnesses, police identified the man involved as Velasquez. While still at the scene, police saw a silver 2005 Chevrolet sedan, which matched the witnesses’ description, drive past twice. Police stopped the car and ques-
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) Worcester County detectives investigating a pharmacy robbery at the Rite Aid in West Ocean City on Friday evening are seeking help identifying the robber, whose image was captured on surveillance footage. Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the drug store in the 12000 block of Ocean Gateway for a reported robbery in the pharmacy about 7:50 p.m. on Aug. 24. Detectives said the man captured on video entered the store, approached the pharmacy counter and presented a note demanding narcotics. The Sheriff’s Office reported in addition to instructing the pharmacist to supply prescription medications, the suspects’ note said failure to com-
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Continued from Page 14 According to the police report, the woman said Velasquez then exited the car, with the pair engaging in a shoving match, after which he threw her items out of the vehicle. After multiple citizens reportedly tried to intervene during the fight, Velasquez fled on foot after hearing the police were being contacted. Police said the woman had scratches and scrapes on her feet, forehead, arm and shoulder, and also said the car had suspected blood on the hood with the driver’s side windshield wiper ripped off and damaged. When police questioned, Velasquez said the couple had an argument earlier in the day and had separated at that point. Police subsequently discovered the woman has an active protective order in Pennsylvania against Velasquez.
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there to fight for you. “In his latter years, he was off, but he was still there to support us. And, if we needed to go to council and have any political pull or needed funding, he was there for us and he would help people.” Ocean City Fire Department Chief Chris Larmore “Roland ‘Fish’ Powell was truly an icon in the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company,” Larmore said in a statement released Wednesday. “Fish began helping the volunteers on fire calls while active with the U.S. Coast Guard in Ocean City, at a time when many volunteers were called upon to serve the country during World War II. Several years later, in 1958, he became an active member and proudly served for over 65 years.” Larmore added, “Several senior
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Legacy: beach replenishment Continued from Page 20 pool hall, and he dropped me off.” Mathias remembers listening to radio calls on the police and fire scanner. It was Springfest and, typical of the time, a monster storm had was pummeling Ocean City. “The winds were coming through here, 60 miles and hour plus, gusting, and it seemed like, back in the day whenever we’d do Sunfest or Springfest, it was almost like those tents became targets for Mother Nature,” he said. Mathias called Powell and asked if maybe they should go down and take a look. “He said, ‘Come get me, Jimmy!’ So I came and got him and we went down there and, man, it was a blow!” Mathias said. “And what started happening was, those big tents started blowing down one at a time.” The was blowing so hard that the four-by-four blocks of wood propped up against the large nylon tent ropes were “blowing parallel to the ground,” Mathias said. “One [tent] went down and the next one went down, and he says, ‘Jimmy, we’ve gotta get out of here before somebody gets killed!’” Both men then went to the police substation on the Boardwalk, the rain pelting hard against the building. About two minutes later, an alarm sounded saying there was smoke on Ninth Street. “We ran and got in his car and we took off up Baltimore Avenue,” Mathias said. “We broke Division Street heading north … and it was like a black curtain coming across there. It was so black, you couldn’t even see the street – you couldn’t see nothing. “We guesstimated from our ears where the curb cut was, and we hopped the curb and we cut up to the lot and got on the other side. And Fish was always big on Engine 8. It’s a small engine that’s got a turret gun on it – and he was always big on the turret gun – it’s up on the deck and you hook up the main supply and it’s a big spout gun. “And we got in between The Lankford Hotel, which is wooden … and
we got that truck position and Engine 8 hooked up, and Fish got on the turret gun and put that flow on that Lankford building – and he saved that building.” Mathias said Powell was an inspiration as a firefighter, as a politician, and as a family man. “I lost my dad at an early age and Fish was very instrumental to me as a mentor,” he said. “He was solid – solid. He’s the modern day patriarch of Ocean City.” Powell appointed Mathias to the board of zoning appeals in 1987. He was elected to the City Council in 1990 and reelected in 1994, and then succeeded Powell as mayor when he retired in 1996. “All I can tell you is, he’s a patriarch here and he’s been a strong … force in my life. And I knew, when I was with him, we were in good hands. “He was our calm, our trusted voice locally, on the shore, in the state, in the federal government. And to negotiate the many, many deals that he did – that beach replenishment is a living example of government working together.” Later in his career, Mathias remembers stopping at the H&G diner in Easton with Powell to stock up on pies and use them as bartering chips at the Annapolis State House. “When we walked down the isles of Annapolis, I’m telling you the doors flew open!” he said. “Everything he did was an illustration of working together, of bipartisanship, of relationship building. He formed trusted relationships and he was a trusted leader – the patriarch of this area. And I’m thankful to God I had the privilege to know him and serve with him, and he’s been my inspiration.” Mayor Rick Meehan “It was with a heavy heart that I ordered the Ocean City flag to be lowered to half-staff this morning to recognized the passing of former Mayor Fish Powell,” Meehan said in a statement emailed Wednesday. “Fish served as mayor of Ocean City from April of 1985 until September of See POWELL Page 79
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Inaugural ArtX event successful By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) The inaugural ArtX event, which took place last Saturday and Sunday at Northside Park on 125th Street, was considered a success by participants and organizers. ArtX, short for “Artistic Expression,” replaced the former Arts Alive, which was retired after 17 years. The new art festival was designed in part by the Ocean City Special Events Department and Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City on 94th Street. “When we planned it, we figured it would take three years to build the event up, so for the first year, I think its had a great reception,” Thaler said. “Everyone who’s been out here enjoyed it. “I want to congratulate the special events team and thank them for partaking with the art league and for putting this together in a short amount
of time,” she continued. “It’s great to be able to work collaboratively with them. I know we will meet after this and start talking about next year right away.” The two-day event featured music, films, food and art, as well as workshops and children’s activities to broaden the experience for guests of
‘ArtX really has amazing potential to grow into a significant Eastern Shore art and cultural event.’ Ocean City Special Events Director Frank Miller all ages. Other activities which took place at the event included a speed painting competition, chalk drawings, yoga, a tie-dye T-shirts workshop and pottery demonstrations. “ArtX really has amazing potential to grow into a significant Eastern Shore art and cultural event,” Ocean City Special Events Director Frank Miller said. “We will be looking for new artisan faces in all genres for
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Fifty-five artists display their artwork, jewelry, or other merchandise during the inaugural ArtX event, held last Saturday and Sunday, at Northside Park on 125th Street.
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next year who wish to showcase their talent.” The event drew over 4,500 people to the park, according to Miller. Artists traveled from near and far to participate in this new event, including Ken Bermis who came all the way from India to sell his work. “I was with the Ocean City Art League booth for two years at Arts Alive,” Bermis said. “I like the setup of this show. It’s gone very well for me. I should get a prize for traveling the largest distance.” Over 2,000 people visited the park Saturday evening to watch the Original Wailers perform at the end of the first day. After ArtX on Sunday, guests enjoyed Sundaes in the Park while listening to Ragdoll (a Frankie Valli Tribute Band), then watched fireworks to finish off the night. First-time vendors were impressed with the new event, and many intend to return next year. “This is the first time I’ve exhibited any of my artwork outside of social media,” Frederick artist Lane Homan said. “It’s been great. I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback. Everybody seems to love it and I’ve gotten great
By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) Even though summer is coming to a close, visitors and residents will have a number of free activities to check out during the Labor Day Weekend in Ocean City. Fireworks: The “Labor Day Fireworks Show” festivities will kick off on Monday, Sept. 3 at Northside Park on 125th Street beginning at 7 p.m. The Maryland Natural Resources “Scales & Tales” will be on hand offering kid-friendly exhibits and educational displays. Fireworks will be set off at dusk. For more information, call 410-2892800. Beach Lights: There will be a special three-minute light displays all weekend through Monday, Sept. 3 at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. This nightly light attraction, which kicked off on May 25, features highpowered searchlights that accent the sky and surrounding area around N. Division Street and the Boardwalk. Colored searchlights move and sway, creating a dance of light selections played through the Boardwalk speakers. For more information, call 410-2892800. Sundaes in the Park: The weekly Sundaes in the Park free concert series wraps up with fireworks and a performance by Triple Trail Turn on Sunday, Sept. 2, from 7-9 p.m. at Northside Park on 125th Street. While listening to music enjoy ice cream for a small fee. For more information, call 410-2892800. Sunset Horse and Carriage Rides: Take a horse and carriage ride along the bay at sunset on Saturday, Sept. 1. The ride will begin at de Lazy Lizard on First Street, bayside, and continue for 15 blocks. For more information, contact Randy Davis at 443-783-1409. ideas and new avenues I could approach for new art. “It’s been fun,” Homan continued. “Some friends walked around and said it met what they expected.” Participants could experience various artistic talents from 55 vendors See PARTICIPANTS Page 27
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Maggie Sarfaty, of Easton, paints a picture during the inaugural ArtX event at Northside Park on 125th Street in Ocean City, last weekend.
Participants and organizers pleased with first ArtX event Continued from Page 26 spread throughout the park. Wares ranged from paintings, sculptures, woodwork, jewelry, photography and clothing. Mark Turner from Wilmington, Delaware, participated in the Arts Alive event for the past eight years. According to him, ArtX shows a lot of promise. “I think it’s going to take some breaking in for people because of the date change … not as many people were aware of this [event],” Turner said. “A lot of people knew what Arts Alive was, but the concept that they’ve got now, with more entertainment and more things for people to do, it’s going to work out very well for them. It might take a few years to reach the levels they had in times past, but it’s a good event.”
A film festival took place inside the recreation center, showcasing films based in Ocean City. The films will be available for viewing once again during the Ocean City Film Festival next year. ArtX was also a place where painters could explore their imagination and paint scenes from the event. Several of the painters participated in the recent Paint Ocean City Plein Air event, held Aug. 8-12, and found more inspiration during the show. “It’s a beautiful, beautiful spot and then of course it’s really nice to be close to the art league,” Artist Barbara Kern Bush, of Ocean Pines, said. “I would say it’s been very positive.” For more information about next year’s event, visit oceancitymd.gov/ oc/departments/special-events/artx/ or ococean.com or call 410-250-0125.
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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) A documentary detailing the process of becoming a surf rescue technician for the Ocean City Beach Patrol premiered at the beach patrol headquarters on Talbot Street, Thursday, Aug. 23. Brett Hammond, of Salisbury, decided to create a documentary about the Ocean City Beach Patrol last year and documented the Beach Patrol Academy process last summer. “Two years ago, I moved to Salisbury and I thought, ‘What things could I do a documentary about near Salisbury?’” Hammond said. “I [immediately] thought of Ocean City Beach Patrol. I sent an email to Capt. [Butch] Arbin and he agreed to give me access and let me film, so we were off to the races.” Members of the beach patrol watched the first screenings Thursday and Friday at headquarters before the film premiered during the inaugural ArtX event at Northside Park on 125th Street, Saturday, Aug. 25. “Being the [beach patrol] public education coordinator, I appreciate any help I can get to get our safety messages out to the public,” Kristin Joson said. “I think Brett’s documentary will get people thinking and I know they will learn things about how to be safe on the beach and in the ocean from the film. “I am grateful to Brett for highlighting the Ocean City Beach Patrol and appreciate all the hard work and attention to detail that he put into it,” she continued. “There was a lot of communication back and forth and I think the final product is excellent.” Capt. Arbin also appreciated the accuracy of the film, especially that it
is focused on the beach patrol’s threepart mission: education, prevention and intervention. “It is well done and very comprehensive,” Arbin said. “My wife (of 37 years) who knows a lot about the patrol, learned things she was not aware of. Others who saw it and had kids on the patrol had the same reaction, ‘I didn’t know they did all of that.’ “From my perspective it gives people even more respect about what each of our surf rescue technicians go through,” he continued. “It also highlights an unofficial part of our mission which is to shape the young people who become our employees. I want people to realize what it takes to have the best beach patrol in the world and how dedicated every one of our employees are. They really need to appreciate every member of the patrol for what they contribute to the community.” The documentary consists of an hour and 40 minutes detailing the process of becoming part of the beach patrol, gives insight to new recruits and also provides personal accounts from people who were saved by members of the beach patrol. “I think Brett did a great job of explaining and documenting our main message which is, ‘Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!’” Joson said. “Anyone would understand our slogan and abide by it after watching this documentary. “[However,] I think the most important aspect is the seriousness of the job of the beach patrol,” she continued. “Some people may not realize the skill, dedication, commitment and knowledge that it takes to be a surf rescue technician. It is so much more than just [being] a lifeguard.” See TRAINING Page 30
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Training to be OCBP surf rescue technician difficult Continued from Page 29 Hammond said he was struck by how difficult the training was to become a surf rescue technician. “Following the rookies through the academy was a part of it, but there is so much more to the Ocean City Beach Patrol and I felt like it was important for the public to know what they did,” he said. “A lot of people think what they do is like what a pool lifeguard does. Even a rookie coming in on the first day knew it was a totally different job. “I don’t believe people realize that the Ocean City Beach Patrol are first
responders,” Hammond continued. “They’re out there saving lives every day.” The documentary will be available for purchase for $19.99 either this winter or late spring 2019 at local shops and from the beach patrol. The feature will appear on Blu-Ray with a 15-30-minute director’s cut on the history of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. The documentary will also include deleted and bonus scenes. For more information about the documentary, visit Ocean City Beach Patrol Documentary on Facebook or ocbpdoc.com.
Surfing championship to take place in resort, Sept. 8 By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) The Delmarva District of the Eastern Surfing Association will present the Maryland State Surfing Championships on Saturday, Sept. 8., at the 36th Street beach, beginning at 8 a.m. This all-day event will be the final season competition of the Delmarva Eastern Surfing Association 2018 Summer Surf Series. There are 28 divisions in which a surfer can participate in during the championship. Trophies will be awarded in all divisions and each competitor will receive a T-shirt. The Eastern Surfing Association is the largest amateur surfing organization in the world. The first contest of the 2018 Summer Surf Series was held on Sunday, May 27 on 30th Street in Ocean City, with more than 40 competitors ages 8-58 participating in the event.
Fifty amateur surfers also competed in the 51st annual Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Summer Surf Series on June 23 to qualify for Saturday’s Maryland State Surfing Championship. “We will probably have about 75 people competing anywhere from ages 8-70,” Laura Deeley Bren, co-director of the Delmarva District, said. “We have a really broad age group of people that are competing.” Surfers who have placed in events throughout the season will advance to the Atlantic Regional Championship, held in North Carolina next year, Bren said. Atlantic General Hospital’s dermatology practice will be on the beach from 10 a.m. to noon to conduct complimentary SPOTme skin checks for competitors and spectators. Registration cost is $25 per division and is open until Thursday, Sept. 6. For more information, visit delmarva.surfesa.org.
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Enjoy barbecued baby back ribs on Labor Day Weekend By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) I cannot believe Labor Day weekend is here! That being said, there is plenty of time left for grilling. Hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken are popular choices, but this country girl loves meaty, pork ribs. For someone who was raised with strict manners; there is something very satisfying about gnawing on a bone and forgoing a knife and fork. Supermarkets are filled with packaged ribs that have already been seasoned. This is convenient for consumers but I find the flavor to be lacking. Following are a few tips that will ensure lip-smacking, homemade ribs. Baby backs are the only way to go – they are sweeter, more tender, and well-marbled which makes them easier to cook. Sometimes you will find a thin, papery membrane on the ribs. You will want to remove this for several rea-
sons: first, it is tough and simply not desirable. Second, it impedes the absorption of the spice and smoke flavors. Great ribs are made by applying multiple layers of flavor. For example, you can brine them, then apply a spice rub, and finalize with a glaze. If you like to brine your ribs before cooking, following is a basic recipe. One cup of kosher salt, one-half cup of granulated sugar, four quarts of cold water for 4 pounds (about 2 Aracks) of baby back ribs. In a large stock pot or large plastic container, dissolve the salt and sugar in the cold water. Submerge the ribs in the brine and place the container in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours. Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels. You have several choices when you grill: direct grilling, indirect grilling, smoking and spit-roasting. I find direct grilling and spit-roasting are the easiest, but it really boils down to personal preference. Turn the ribs meat-side down on the cutting board before cutting into portions. It is easier to see the meat between the bones. I have found keeping things simple is the way to go when it comes to
grilling. Sandra Lee’s theme of semihomemade, semi-store bought is a great way to make delicious ribs with less effort. Labor Day is unofficially the end of the summer. Homemade barbecued ribs are a great way to celebrate with family and friends. Following is an easy, mouthwatering recipe that everyone will enjoy. Happy Labor Day!
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The weekend kicks off for Baltimore residents, from left, Brendan Bloom, Cate Reynolds, Duke Wilkins and Ellen Maxwell, at Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grille on 54th Street, Saturday, Aug. 25.
Pennsylvania residents Francis Gardner and Lauren Lizza have some drinks at Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grille on 54th Street, Saturday, Aug. 25.
Matt Laen and Amy Bradfield, of Bel Air, enjoy a picturesque sunset at Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grille on 54th Street, Saturday, Aug. 25.
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Friends pose for a photo while visiting Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grille on 54th Street, Saturday, Aug. 25. Pictured, from left, are Easton residents Josh Thomas, Whitney Johns, Deonna Fletcher and AJ Jackson.
Friends and family come together for a photo at the Purple Moose Saloon on the Boardwalk at Talbot Street, Saturday, Aug. 25. Pictured, from left, are Bel Air residents Mike Coomes, Stefani Wisnowski and Jayme and Rob Ballard.
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Shelley Jones of Hagerstown, left, and Jammie Sims from Martinsburg, West Virginia, listen to music at the Purple Moose Saloon, on the Boardwalk at Talbot Street, Saturday, Aug. 25.
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General Manager Bobby Taylor smiles for the camera at the Purple Moose Saloon, on the Boardwalk at Talbot Street, Saturday, Aug. 25.
Purple Moose Saloon employees, from left, Yonatan Yoseph, from Ethiopia, Nemanja Roganovic, of Slovenia, and Nate Benick from Jamaica, watch over the crowd at the bar, on the Boardwalk at Talbot Street, last Saturday.
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Apply multiple layers of flavor for ‘great ribs’ it is a good idea to cut them into smaller portions before grilling. 2. Place ribs in a Dutch oven. Cover ribs with water and add garlic powder, onion powder, bacon drippings and salt. Allow water to come to a gentle simmer, do not allow water to boil under any circumstances. Simmer until fork tender. 3. Remove ribs and allow to cool on a sheet pan. 4. Add ribs to the barbecue sauce and completely coat on all sides. Place
Continued from Page 31 Ribs 2 racks of baby back ribs, approximately 3 ½ to 4 pounds 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons bacon drippings 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1. Rinse ribs with cold water. Trim any excess fat or membranes. Cut rack of ribs into third’s. The meat on these ribs is going to literally be falling off the bone, that is why
in a large doubled Ziploc bag and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. 5. Prep the coals for grilling. When the coals obtain an orange hue, they are hot and ready for cooking. You will only need to grill them for a few minutes on each side to obtain a nice char. Remove ribs from the grill and serve immediately. * Brining – I am a huge fan of brining; but in this case, it is not necessary. * Word of caution: If you have a garbage disposal. It is a good idea to
strain the water after you have cooked the ribs. There was an occasion when I did not realize a tiny bone in the cooked liquid. When I turned on the garbage disposal, the bone jammed it. I had to call a plumber to fix it. Expensive mistake! Serves 4 Secret Ingredient – Boldness. “Put a grain of boldness in everything you do.” – Baltasar Gracian
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The Szoke family, from Walnutport, Pennsylvania, enjoy a night out at the Purple Moose Saloon on the Boardwalk, Saturday, Aug. 25. Pictured, from left, are Zach, Tom, Sherri and Mark Szoke.
Friends wait for their order at the Purple Moose Saloon, on the Boardwalk at Talbot Street, Saturday, Aug. 25. Pictured, from left, are Baltimore residents Tyler Watts, Kat Tucker, Dana Smith and Coral Watts.
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Fall most challenging part of OCBP lifeguarding season By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) 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. The majority of us are students or educators and our life away from the beach is calling us back. OCBP has a large number of surf rescue technicians 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. This is the time of the year when our surf rescue technician numbers start shrinking but thanks to Gov. Larry Hogan’s decision to have Maryland Public Schools start students after Labor Day, we have been able to retain our teachers for an additional one or two weeks longer. These teachers are some of our most experienced surf rescue technicians and mostly in supervisory rolls on the beach. 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 (34 years with the patrol and a local school counselor) and his scheduling skills, we have been able to realize our goal of keeping the maximum number of guard stands on the beach for the maximum number of days. As a result, we were able to keep all 92 stands on the beach one week later this season (Aug. 19) than in most re-
cent years. As the season continues, surf rescue technicians will have a more challenging 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 surf rescue technicians, who have left for other obligations away from the beach, will return on a part-time basis. They return 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 or injured and we don’t have someone to cover their stand, which is one less stand on the beach which again makes the distance between stands even further apart. OCBP is committed to provide surf rescue technicians 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 to as much as 800 yards (1/2 mile) between stands compared to the average 190 yards at maximum mid-season coverage). We will continue to provide coverage of all 10 miles of Ocean City beaches until Sunday, Sept. 23. 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 other SRT (driver) maintains radio communication and backup during an emergency. Both are qualified as surf rescue technicians, medical first responders and are quad (ATV) certified. Surf rescue technicians will be on duty daily between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. To make sure we end our season See COVERAGE Page 37
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NOW PLAYING ANGLER 312 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-7424 www.angleroc.net Aug. 31: Common Courtesy, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 1: The Gifted, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 2: Josh Pryor, 5-9 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Aug. 31: Thin Ice, 9 p.m. Sept. 1-2: Film at 11, 9 pm Sept. 5: Old School, 6 p.m. BAYSIDE CANTINA 14101 Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-250-1200 www.baysidecantina.com Sept. 1: Randy Jamz, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 2: Walt Farozic, 5-8 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Aug. 31-Sept. 1: Rusty Foulke, 7 p.m. Sept. 2: Linda N Taylor, 7-11 p.m. Sept. 3: Walt Farovic, 7 p.m. Sept. 4: Jack Worthington, 6 p.m. Sept. 5: Reform School, 6 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m. Sept. 6: Chris Button, 7 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Thursday-Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CAROUSEL PATIO BAR AND GRILL In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-1000 www.carouselhotel.com Aug. 31: Kaleb Brown, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 1: Pearl, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 2: Dave Sherman COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 www.castleinthesand.com Aug. 31: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Human Connection, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 1: Aaron Howell Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; Zion Reggae, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 2: Rick & Regina, noon to 4 p.m.; The Lauren Glick Band, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 3: Sean Loomis Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth & Pete, 5-9 p.m.
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www.seacrets.com Aug. 31: DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Sept. 1: Cruz-in de Bay, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; DJ Tuff, noon to 1:50 a.m.; The 5:55, 1-5 p.m.; Jah Works, 5-9 p.m.; JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ BobbyO, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Sept. 2: DJ Bobby-O, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; DJ Tuff, noon to 1 a.m.; JJ Rupp Band, 1-5 p.m.; Jah Works, 5-9 p.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Labor Day Fireworks, 9:30-10 p.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; My Hero Zero, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Sept. 3: DJ Bobby-O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; The Freddie Long Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 4: The Freddie Long Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 5: Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 6: Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Aug. 31: Aaron Howell, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 1: Marcella Peters, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 2: Bryen O’Boyle (formerly of Mr. Greengenes), 4-8 p.m. TRADER LEE’S LIVE 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 443-614-4119 Sept. 5: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com Aug. 31: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey
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Coverage with fewer OCBP guards, personnel on duty Continued from Page 34 and yours safely, vacationers and locals can help the guards and themselves by making the extra effort to swim close to a lifeguard. We strongly encourage all beach patrons to restrict any beach or water related activities to times when beach patrol personnel are on duty, never swim alone, always stay within the limits of their ability and never rely on a flotation device. Captain’s Note: Thanks to the professionalism and commitment of our
surf rescue technicians who are willing to return for several years we have 28 percent of our 200 employees with five or more years experience with Ocean City. What makes this statistic even more amazing is that 85 percent of our employees must relocate to Ocean City each season from their full time residences and obtain seasonal housing. If you or someone you know would like to rent seasonally to beach patrol employees, please contact our office 410-289-7556.
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‘Art-a-Ritaville’ island theme for OC Art League fundraiser
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(Aug. 31, 2018) The sound of steel drums echoing off the water, the splash of tropical color and vitality and the sight of a vivid bayfront sunset will greet guests at this year’s “pARTy of the Year,” with the island theme of “Art-a-Ritaville.” The annual event is a benefit for the nonprofit Art League of Ocean City, which operates the Ocean City Center for the Arts, and allows the 94th Street facility to remain free to the public and open daily year-round. Funds raised also provide critical funding for the operations for the Arts Center and its youth and community outreach programs. The event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the bayfront home of Palmer and Sandy Gillis on Gillis Island in Ocean City. Tickets cost $125 and are available by calling the Art League at 410-5249433 or online at artleagueofoceancity.org/partyoftheyear. “I support the Art League, because art touches all of our lives,” Sandy Gillis said. “That’s why we’re opening our home for the Art League party. Guests will feel transported to an ele-
gant and fun evening in the islands.” Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, island-themed food stations, open bar and specialty cocktails. On the Edge will perform with live music and dancing, and interactive art surprises will be scattered throughout the party, including art being created on the spot. A $100-per-chance raffle enters guests to win one of four island vacations, including a grand prize trip to the Bahamas. “This truly is the ‘pARTy of the Year’ in Ocean City,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “When a group of artists with their creative imaginations throw a party, you never know what is going to happen, but you can be sure it will be a lot of fun. Guests can have a great time and know they are supporting a great cause.” The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. More information is available at 410524-9433 or artleagueofoceancity.org.
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Brown Box Theatre Project to present ‘As You Like It’
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(Aug. 31, 2018) Brown Box Theatre Project will transform local parks, main streets, schools and public spaces into the Forest of Arden with its eighth annual Free Outdoor Shakespeare tour of “As You Like It,” from Aug. 30 through Sept. 23. When a motley cast of characters finds themselves banished from the court, misdirection, desire and serendipity unite to form a tangled web of identity and love that could only be possible in this pastoral haven, where gender roles, politics and expectations are turned upside-down. Performed under the stars in idyllic outdoor venues, “As You Like It” will transport audiences into the heart of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies in a can’t-miss multi-state tour. Brown Box’s annual tradition will continue the company’s mission of delivering professional, impactful theatre directly to communities in an ongoing effort to transform the way theatre is created and consumed. “As we expand our reach on Delmarva, Brown Box continues our efforts to be a regular and reliable source of professional performing arts to communities whose access to theatre is limited by geography or cost,” said Artistic Director Kyler Taustin. In keeping with the Brown Box tour-
ing model, “As You Like It” will reinforce the company’s community connections and partnerships throughout the Peninsula, marking a significant victory for accessible theatre and creative spaces. Following its tour of Massachusetts, the production will travel throughout Delmarva, transforming green spaces from Wilmington to Exmore, Ocean City to Chesapeake City and transporting local audiences into one of Shakespeare’s finest comedies. “As You Like It” explores the ideas of liberation and self-empowerment in a politically uncertain time. With her father, the Duke, overthrown, Rosalind is captive to a tyrant relative, restricted and bound by imposed judgment and expectation, and discontent with her circumstances. In this tale of female empowerment, Rosalind takes the necessary action to see her own banishment as liberation, and navigates nature, family and love even in the most challenging of times. All “As You Like It” performances are free, outdoors, and open to all audiences. Brown Box Theatre Project’s mission is to bring high-quality theatre to communities that otherwise lack access to the performing arts. The constant goal in all its programming is to bring down barriers that separate potential audiSee SHAKESPEARE’S Page 41
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(Aug. 31, 2018) Worcester Preparatory School welcomes Victoria (Vickie) Garner as the new director of college counseling. Garner brings more than 30 years of experience to Worcester as a college counselor and independent school administrator. Previously, she was director of college counseling at Nichols School in Buffalo, New York and was director of college counseling at Sandy Spring Friends School in Maryland. She also served as director of admissions at SSFS for 14 years.
Garner has visited more than 500 colleges and universities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. She is a highly respected member of the college counseling profession and is active in Vickie Garner local, state and national college counseling and admission organizations. Garner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from
West Chester University in Pennsylvania followed by a Master of Fine Arts degree from The George Washington University. “We are very fortunate that Vickie has joined our WPS team to offer individualized college counseling to both students and parents, helping them navigate the process,” said Worcester Prep Head of School Randal Brown. “I am thrilled to be a part of the WPS community and look forward to working with students and families and building on the strong tradition of excellent college counseling at WPS,” Garner added.
End Epilepsy Walk in OC, Sept. 8 (Aug. 31, 2018) Epilepsy Foundation Maryland has announced the first End Epilepsy Walk, to take place on the Ocean City Boardwalk on Saturday, Sept. 8. The walk will start and finish at the Boardwalk at South Division Street. It will begin at 9 a.m., with registration opening at 8 a.m. Individual walkers who raise $500 or more will receive a special prize, and the top team will be recognized. The walk will include 5K and 1K lengths, both fully wheelchair accessible. The 1K route turns around at Fourth Street, where activities for children will be available. A DJ will play music before and after
the walk. Visit the children and vendor tents for giveaways, sponsor information, photo booth, and fun. Snacks and bottled water will be available before and after the walk. Epilepsy, or seizure disorder, affects nearly 60,000 Marylanders. There has been an epilepsy advocacy organization in Maryland for over 50 years, but in October 2017, a decision was made to become a chapter of the Epilepsy Foundation, creating the Epilepsy Foundation Maryland. As part of Foundation’s nationwide network, the Maryland chapter is increasing epilepsy awareness and contin-
uing to provide education programs, support groups, information and referral, advocacy, family events, and scholarships to people living with epilepsy in the state, as well as their families, teachers, employers, classmates, and coworkers. For more information or to register for the walk, go to www.walktoendepilepsymd.org For additional information about the foundation, contact Mary Wontrop, executive director Epilepsy Foundation Maryland, at 301-918-3789, mwontrop@efa.org or visit www.efa.org/maryland.
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Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ to be performed in Wor. Continued from Page 40 ences from live theatre and to introduce the performing arts to the widest audience possible. Performances in Worcester County: Saturday, Sept. 1 - Corner of Main Street and Pitts Street, Berlin Wednesday, Sept. 5 - Cypress Park, Pocomoke City Sunday, Sept. 9 - Sunset Park, S, Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City Thursday, Sept. 20 - Northside Park, 125th Street, Ocean City All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. No reservations required. For more information, including weather updates and other area performance dates, visit www.brownboxtheatre.org.
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(Aug. 31, 2018) Six-time Grammy Award winners, The Chieftains, are coming to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, Tuesday, March 5, and tickets are now on sale. Purchase through Ticketmaster, 1800-551-SEAT, or DelmarvaConcerts.com. The Chieftains have been highly recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and international scale. The Chieftains were formed in Ireland in 1962 by Paddy Moloney, one of the top traditional folk musicians in Ireland and around the world. Their ability to transcend musical boundaries to blend tradition with modern music has notably hailed them as one of the most renowned and revered musical groups to this day. They will be celebrating their 55th Anniversary Tour in Ocean City on March 5 at the 40th Street venue. “This tour will have all the musical force of what we’ve accumulated and achieved over the last 55 years, with a few extra gems thrown in for good measure,” Moloney said. As cultural ambassadors, their performances have been linked with seminal historic events, such as being the first Western musicians to perform on the Great Wall of China, participating in Roger Water’s “The Wall” performance in Berlin in 1990 and being the first ensemble to perform a concert in the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. In 2010, their experimental collaborations extended to out of this world, when Moloney’s whistle and Matt Molloy’s flute travelled with NASA astronaut, Cady Coleman, to the international space station. Although their early following was purely a folk audience, the range and variation of their music and accompanying musicians quickly captured a much broader audience, elevating their status to the likeness of fellow Irish band, U2. After more than 55 years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, The Chieftains’ music remains as fresh and relevant as when they first began. For additional information visit DelmarvaConcerts.com.
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Behavioral Health Resource Fair in Ocean Pines, Aug. 31 (Aug. 31, 2018) Atlantic General Hospital is co-sponsoring HOPE for Worcester, a Behavioral Health Resource Fair on Friday, Aug 31. Co-sponsors for the health fair include the Worcester County Health Department, Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, and the HOPE House Mobile Unit on behalf of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. This free event, which runs from noon to 4 p.m., is being held at the Ocean Pines Community Center and is open to all. The health resource fair will offer education on substance use trends, signs and symptoms and behavioral health services. The HOPE Mobile Unit will be stationed outside of the health fair and will offer a walkthrough simulation on discovering how drugs can be easily hidden in a teenager’s bedroom. Attendees must be 18 or older to enter the HOPE Mobile Unit. Crafts for children and face painting will be available at the Kids Corner. For more information, contact Celebrating 30 Y Yeears, From
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By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) Last Saturday marked contest number four in the Eastern Surfing Association Delmarva District’s 2018 summer surf series. Small conditions were quite the concern, so much so that it was decided to only hold the kid’s events and to delay the start by two hours to wait for a lower tide. The venue was Assateague Island State Park and things came together to produce another well run event. Assateague has been the site of a couple of district contests this year and just as anticipated proved to be an excellent area to hold these get togethers. Assateague Island is a treasure for locals and visitors alike. Located south of the hustle and bustle of Ocean City it is
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man, Jeff Phillips. Both have done an outstanding job. Next time you see them offer a “thank you” for their contributions. Laura has the help of a staff of judges, tabulators, announcers and equipment movers to make these events run smoothly. It takes more than a few people to pull these things off and the lead-
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SUMMER CONCERT The Original Wailers perform last Saturday to wrap up the first day of the inaugural ArtX festival at Northside Park on 125th Street.
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DAWG TEAM The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s "Dawg Team,” which can be found at many Ocean Pines events, including the Thursday evening "Concerts in the Park,” is pictured during the Aug. 4 Pine'eer Club Arts and Crafts Festival in Ocean Pines White Horse Park. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club's Children's Programs.
Atlantic General Hospital recently hosted Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan for a tour of the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center in Berlin. The tour included a revealing of one of the First Lady’s painting, which is displayed in the center, a demonstration of the center’s telehealth technology and a meet and greet with patients. Gov. Hogan presents a citation for the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center. Pictured, from left, are Todd Ferrante, chair of the AGH Foundation; Hugh Cropper, IV, chair of the AGH Board of Trustees; Michael Franklin, president and CEO of AGH; Gov. Hogan, and Jack Burbage, Atlantic General Campaign for the Future co-chair.
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CONES WITH COPS Ocean Pines resident Brooke Kozlowski, 5, gets behind the wheel of an Ocean City police cruiser with officer Jeff Heiser offering driving tips during the Cones with Cops event at Dumsers Dairyland on South Philadelphia Avenue, Saturday, Aug. 18.
INDUCTION CEREMONY Past commanders of the Ocean City Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, held its 15th annual induction ceremony into the Dead Duck Society. On Aug. 23, at the Starr Restaurant at River Run, John Hess, commander for 2017, was this year’s inductee. Past commanders, pictured in front, from left, are Wallace J. Stevenson and Antonino G. Curro; second row, Morton N. Brown, Judith K. Prange, Frederick F. Stiehl, Anthony D. Smith, Raymond Calandra and Sterling S. Wyand; and in back, Charles W. Hinz, Peter M. Fox, John Hess, John W. Tellman and Stuart C. Glassman.
LUNCHEON The "Ladies of Drawbridge Road" in Ocean Pines recently held their annual summer luncheon at the home of Jackie Choate, who took the photo.
DONATION Barbara Purnell, president of the Germantown School Community Heritage Center in Berlin, accepts a donation presented by Carol Parker Rose, chair of the Berlin Historical Commission, on behalf of the Casual Day Fund Committee of the Bank of Delmarva. A total of $250 was collected by employees who dressed casual for a cause. The Germantown School is one of only two surviving Rosenwald Schools in Worcester County and the only one adapted as a private museum and community center accessible to the public. Call 410-641-0638 for information and event details.
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(Aug. 31, 2018) As area students begin to head back to school on Delmarva, a growing number of older students in Ocean Pines, on average age 35 and up, are enrolling in courses in unique settings. Salisbury University, in partnership with the Ocean Pines Association, continue to bring Ocean Pines residents and guests engaging lifelong learning experiences, including two new courses – the “Basics of Sailing” and “Basic Sailing on Boat” at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club on Saturday, Sept. 29. “The sailing courses are the first of its kind at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club and are a great opportunity to showcase our marina, which is certified as a Maryland Clean Marina,” said Denise Sawyer, marketing and public relations director of the Ocean Pines Association. Folks are invited to learn to sail or improve their sailing skills with help from the Salisbury University Sailing Team, which competes in the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Southern Division on the East Coast. The “Basics of Sailing” course will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and will cost $15 per participant. “Basic Sailing on Boat” will be held from 1-3
p.m. and will cost $85 per person. Those interested in both courses can enroll in a full-day course for $100 per person, which does include lunch. “Don’t worry if you don’t know a ‘mainsheet’ from a ‘mizzenmast’,” said Mary Angela Baker, director of the Center for Extended and Lifelong Learning at Salisbury University. “If you want to learn, we want to teach you.” Baker and her team of instructors are dedicated to strengthening the lifelong learning program in Ocean Pines, “SU at the Beach,” after a successful launch last year. The institution will also offer lectures and seminars at the Ocean Pines Community Center, beginning Sept. 13. For more information about the program or to register for the courses, visit http://www.salisbury.edu/administration/president/cell/subeach.aspx or call 410-543-6090. “Education later in life can either rejuvenate your career or take it in a different direction,” Sawyer said. “Adult learners who hunger for personal development or an improved wealth of knowledge will certainly benefit from the exciting lineup of upcoming courses in Ocean Pines.”
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(Aug. 31, 2018) This year, because of the Elks National Foundation, the Grand Lodge will award more than $4.6 million in scholarships to students who qualify. There are three scholarship programs available which provide financial opportunities through the Elks National Foundation: • Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest The Elks National Foundation awards over $2.44 million in college scholarships each year to 500 seniors nationwide. Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 also awards scholarships to selected applicants in this program. It is open to any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen. The student need not be related to an Elk. Judging criteria is scholarship, leadership and financial need. For details and to access the application, visit enf.elks.org/mvs. The senior counselors at the participating high schools will be provided with information cards to assist students with the application process. Participants must submit their application online on or before Nov. 15. Additional information can be obtained by visiting scholarship@elks.org. • Legacy Awards Children and grandchildren of a duespaying Elk are eligible. The applicant must be a college-bound high school senior. Applicants compete against other
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(Aug. 31, 2018) In honor of Black Cat Appreciation Day on Aug. 17, Worcester County Humane Society is holding a Black Cat adoption special during the entire month of August. Those who adopt a black cat or kitten during the month of August can pay whatever adoption fee he or she would like. Many people consider black cats to be unlucky, or related to superstitions. That is why they are the hardest color cats to get adopted. The shelter urges those interested in adopting to come meet some of the
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Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market slated for Sept. 22 in Pines (Aug. 31, 2018) Ocean Pines will once again become a haven for bargain hunters as the community’s semi-annual Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market returns on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Admission is free for shoppers, who will find vendors selling used clothing, children’s items, household items and collectibles, among other items. Those interested in participating in the flea market as vendors may reserve indoor or outdoor spaces. An indoor space is $15 for Ocean Pines residents and $20 for non-residents and includes an 8-foot table and a chair. Outdoor spaces, located in the parking lot in front of the Ocean Pines
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(Aug. 31, 2018) This is the last chance this year to attend the Safe Boating Course presented by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. More boats and faster boats are on the water, and with that is an increase in boating accidents. Boat safety is everyone’s responsibility, and it is the mission of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to promote safe boating knowledge and skills while having fun on the water. This course is designed for those new to boating and those experienced boater. Everyone taking this course with become a better and safer boater. In 88 percent of recreational boating fatalities, the operator did not have a nationally approved boater education certificate. The Maryland Safe Boating Class and certificate are required for all boat operators born after July 1, 1972
and for all boater’s operating in the state of Virginia. Brush up on general boating knowledge and get practical boating insight and advice from certified Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors during the class. Besides the Maryland boating regulations, learn about safely navigating and piloting Ocean City waters, basic nautical knots, trailering a boat, safety equipment and maintenance. This boat safety class will be taught at the Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Road, in Ocean Pines for three consecutive evenings, Tuesday through Thursday, Sept. 11-13, from 6-9 p.m. Cost for the class is $15 and includes all course materials. To register, or for more information, contact Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807 or email CGAUXOC@Gmail.com.
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street
■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/islandstyle cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farmto-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street, Ocean City 410-289-6331, www.cowboycoastoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and dinner, 5-10 p.m., daily. Voted 2015 OC Best Cream of Crab Winner. OC’s only steakhouse serving fresh homemade food from scratch. Hand cut steaks, beer can chicken, fresh seafood. We even pickle our own pickles for the best fried pickles you’ve ever had. Kids ride for free on OC’s only mechanical bull. Nightly drink specials, live music, national concert acts. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ HOOTERS 5th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2892690, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Traditional or boneless wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Pet friendly oceanfront patio. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305, www.thebigeasyon60.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily
duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Live music Fridays, Saturdays and Wednesdays. Carry out or delivery until 4 a.m. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ OC BREWING 56th Street, bayside, Ocean City 443-664-6682, www.ocbrewingcompany.com $-$$ | Large Parties Accepted | Kids’ menu | Full bar Best Craft beer in Ocean City. Daily Happy Hour Deck Parties, 3-6 p.m. Brewery Tours Monday and Saturday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ■ OCEAN PINES BEACH CLUB 49th Street and the beach, Ocean City 410-5242957, www.oceanpines.org/dining $$ | Full bar Enjoy Beach Front Casual Dining, swimming pool and music on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Fresh seafood sandwiches, wraps, tacos, nachos, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, signature drinks and more. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 $ | Kids’ menu | Beer, wine The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ RARE AND RYE 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273, https://www.rareandrye.com Full Bar Whiskey and wine bar. Farm to table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.
UPTOWN 91st to 146th streets
■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BAYSIDE CANTINA 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1200, bayside-
cantina.com $-$$ | Full Bar Owned and operated by the Phillips family. Now open and offering fresh, simple and authentic flavors of classic Mexican favorites. Happy hour from 4-7 p.m. featuring $4 classic margaritas, sangria, draft beers and nacho bar in bar, lounge and patio. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 128th Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396, www.ocjules.com $$, $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations accepted | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SHANGHAI BUFFET & BAR 131st Street, Ocean City 443-664-8335 $$ | Full Bar OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Open 7 days a week. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-5242609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
DELAWARE
■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.
WEST OCEAN CITY
■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Enjoy a brand new spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ PIZZA TUGOS Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City 410-5242922; 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922, www.pizzatugos.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES
■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Live music Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m., Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. and Sunday brunch beginning July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
BERLIN
■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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Seaside Christian Academy celebrates 20th anniversary (Aug. 31, 2018) Seaside Christian Academy offers Christian education programs for grades PreK3 through eighth grade and is located in West Ocean City behind Baja Amusements and the White Marlin Mall. Seaside Christian Academy will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m. The community is invited to partake in the fun with moon bounces, snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy. One of the Founding Fathers of our Nation, Dr. Benjamin Rush, presciently
stated, “In contemplating the political institutions of the United States, I lament that if we remove the Bible from schools, we will waste so much time and money punishing crime and it takes so little pains to prevent them...� Seaside Christian Academy exists to educate children spiritually, academically, socially and physically, equipping them for every good work in Christ Jesus. Enrollment is currently open. For more, visit www.facebook.com/SCAOceanCity/.
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FEEDING TIME (Top) A group of young friends and family members gather for a photo during an aquarium feeding tour at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, located at the southern end of the Ocean City Boardwalk, Saturday, Aug. 25. Pictured, from left, are Newark, Delaware resident CJ Miller, 10, Delaware City resident Allissa Brooks, 6, Kaylie Miller, 8, Sierra Miller, 11, and Alana Brooks, 8. (Left) An adult seahorse notices his reflection during the aquarium feeding.
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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.
MD, 8:30 AM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. bethany21811@ gmail.com, 410-641-2186
Mon., Sept. 3 Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring highpowered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Fri., Aug. 31 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road. Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter with wizard themed crafts and games. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HARRY POTTER WEEKEND
HOPE FOR WORCESTER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCE FAIR
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Free and open to the community. Offering education on substance use trends, signs and symptoms and behavioral health services. The HOPE Mobile Unit will be stationed outside and will offer a walk-through simulation on discovering how drugs can be easily hidden in a teenager’s bedroom. Kid’s crafts and face painting at the Kids Corner. Donna Nordstrom, dnordstrom@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-629-6820 Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring highpowered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Sat., Sept. 1 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road. Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter with wizard themed crafts and games. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HARRY POTTER WEEKEND
Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. More than 35 vendors, breakfast, lunch and baked items offered. Table rental: Bethany Church, 410-641-2186.
OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET
CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE AND TAKE ‘MAKE A JOURNAL’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Create themed crafts using materials provided by the library. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The group meets once a
FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
month to share their creative writing. New members and occasional visitors welcome. This month’s theme (optional) is fantasy. Jean Marx, 443-880-0045 St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 11:00 AM. Offering a half BBQ chicken and a roll for $8 and a half BBQ chicken dinner with baked beans and potato salad for $10. There will also be a bake sale. Eat-in or carry-out. Sponsored by the church’s Homecoming Committee. Eloise Henry-Gordy, 443235-3214
BBQ CHICKEN FUNDRAISER
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring highpowered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
Sun., Sept. 2 Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Create your own sundae for a nominal fee and enjoy free music by Triple Trail Turn (modern country). Also, free activities and entertainment for children. Additional ice cream novelty and beverage options available. Bring picnic basket and beach chairs. Fireworks display at 9 p.m. Held inside in the event of inclement weather. 410-289-2800 or 800626-2326
SUNDAES IN THE PARK
Daily through Sept. 3 - N. Division Street and beach, 9:00 PM - 11 PM. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring highpowered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.
BEACH LIGHTS
Sundays through Sept. 2 - Bethany United Methodist Church, front lawn, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin,
OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE
Tues., Sept. 4 Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free, monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
CPAP MASK FITTING
Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. A cooperative effort of local Worship Centers and Atlantic General Hospital and Health System to increase health awareness, education and healthy living incentives. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725
FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http:// www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Zumba dance class designed especially for seniors and for those working their way up to traditional Zumba. Register: 410-524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ZUMBA FOR SENIORS
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM. The group meets twice a month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. Lisa Harrison, 410-632-3970, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Join the group every Tuesday for Family Time. Tonight, learn to code using Scratch, Sphere BB8 robots and Cubetto. http:// www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY TIME ‘CODING’
Tuesdays through Sept. 25 - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean
ASK A MASTER GARDENER
Pines, MD, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Got bugs or other plant problems? Bring your bagged samples by and let the master gardeners find solutions to your questions. 410-208-4014 Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Wed., Sept. 5 PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION WORKSHOP
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. This program will provide landowners, in the Coastal Bays watershed, with an overview of available cost-share programs, conservation easement programs and forest management options. Learn about opportunities for hedgerow and forested buffer planting, pollinator habitat installation, invasive species removal, forest management, agricultural leases and conservation easement programs. The event is free and open to landowners throughout the Lower Shore. Register: www.lowersorelandtrust.org, info@lowershorelandtrust.org, 443-234-5587 Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin and at Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410-641-9268
HYPERTENSION CLINICS
BLOODSWORTH: AN INNOCENT MAN DOCUMENTARY
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:00 PM., An Innocent Man is a documentary memoir recounting Kirk Noble Bloodsworth’s remarkable journey through the criminal justice system. Kirk became the first death row inmate exonerated by DNA evidence in the United States. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Veterans Book Groups aim to bring veterans of all eras together to talk about military experiences and returning to civilian life while providing an informal, supportive environment for discussion. For veterans and currently serving service members. Register: 410208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
VETERANS BOOK CLUB
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The Live Well Academy is a free, yearlong lecture series on a wide range of
FREE HEALTHCARE LECTURE
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CALENDAR healthcare topics. This month’s topic will be the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute Ocean Pines. The lecture is open to the public. Advance registration is required: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052. Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Monthly book and film event. Read the book ahead of time (optional) and join the group for a book trivia contest followed by a showing of the movie. Followed by a discussion about the film adaptation. Snacks provided. This month will feature Ready Player One by Earnest Cline. For teens and young adults. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BOOKS TO BIG SCREEN
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The group is open to the public and meets on the first Wednesday of each month. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-641-9703
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. This introductory class is for first time pickleball players. Equipment is provided. The clinic is free but non club members are required to pay the $5 drop-in fee for use of the facility. John Hanberry, Jhanberry@compcast.net, 703-598-6119
FREE PICKLEBALL CLINIC
Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. Dance lessons offered the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 p.m. Dancing follows until 9 p.m. Members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing. com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC
Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. cliff0917@aol.com, 302540-2127
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Wednesdays through Sept. 26 - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats, jewelry, clothing, artwork and more. Open to the public. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
OP FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Wednesdays through Sept. 26 - St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 302
BOARDWALK CANDLELIGHT LABYRINTH
Baltimore Ave. Takes place Wednesdays until Sept. 26 in DeWees Hall. Featuring a full size replica of the 12th Century original Labyrinth is available for walking with candlelight and sacred music anytime between 7-9 p.m. The hall entrance is wheel chair accessible and is located just off the Boardwalk on the north side of Third Street behind the church. 410-289-3453, https://stpaulsbythesea.org
Thurs., Sept. 6 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Learn new skills while playing with educational toys. For infant to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PLAY TIME
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Join Dr. Randolph George as he discusses the history of the Martha Lewis and the other remaining skipjacks on the Eastern Shore. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
MEMOIR OF A SKIPJACK
EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP SPEAKER SERIES
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Free support group by Epilepsy Foundation of Maryland; Topic: Treatments for Epilepsy. Register: mwontrop@efa.org or 301-9183789. Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Join animation fan Seth Nedrow as he hosts this educational showcase of rare, classic, groundbreaking and bizarre animation from every era around the world. Designed for adult audiences. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ANIMATION AFTER HOURS
Thursdays - Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. http://www.BeachSingles.org
BEACH SINGLES
ONGOING EVENTS The group will be traveling to Ronks, Pa., to see the performance of “Jesus.” The bus will depart on Nov. 1 at 9:30 a.m. from the Walmart parking lot on Route 50 and return approximately 9:30 p.m. Registration fee is $95 for Worcester County Arts Council members and $100 for non-members. Fee includes deluxe motor coach transportation, ticket admission to the musical and snacks and beverages on the bus. Regis-
BUS TRIP TO SIGHT & SOUND THEATRE
ter by Oct. 5 at www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org. Info: 410-641-0809 or curator@worcestercountyartscouncil.org.
to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410726-3090 or www.jessespaddle.org.
Any branch, through September. Need some one-on-one help with your resume, job application, E-Reader or basic computer skills? Contact your closest library branch to schedule a personal appointment. www.worcesterlibrary.org
HELP FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG ABUSE
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City is offering free admission for all K-12 Maryland educators to all attractions between Sept. 4-Oct. 14. Teachers, administrators, counselors and support staff are eligible for free admission and 50 percent off up to four guests. Bring a current pay stub and photo ID. www.ripleys.com.
OCVFC LADIES AUXILIARY
BOOK A LIBRARIAN
EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAYS
The bus will pick up on Oct. 18 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club at 10 a.m.; returning at approximately 5 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes $15 slot play and $7 food voucher good toward lunch buffet ($13.95). Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Boat Club and Kiwanis OP/OC. Guests are welcome. Info: Tom and Barbara Southwell, 410-641-5456.
HARRINGTON CASINO BUS TRIP
St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, 302 N. Baltimore Ave. in the DeWees Hall. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Offering dry food goods with NOEL carry out lunches on Saturdays. Use the DeWees Hall north entrance door located at the top of the driveway. Info: 410-289-3453. Volunteers contact Jane Ellis, 540-808-6055.
THE SHEPHERDS CROOK
Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals: 800-775-8750 or www.narconon.org. The group meets monthly on the first Monday at 7 p.m. at the West Ocean City Fire Station, second floor, Keyser Point Road. New members welcome. Info: Denise, 443-359-2014 or any Ladies Auxiliary member. Pine’eer Artisan & Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring the latest creations by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.
PINE’EER ARTISAN & GIFT SHOP OPEN
‘ACHIEVING SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS’ SEMINAR
Atlantic General Bariatric Center Conference Room, 10231 Old Ocean City Blvd., Suite 207, Berlin. Takes place the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. This is a free, in-person seminar. Additional opportunities are also available in the form of an online webinar. Register: 410-641-9568. Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Anyone interested is welcome. Info: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.
STAR CHARITIES MONTHLY MEETING
EXERCISE ON THE BEACH
Assateague Island North Beach parking lot, 6633 Bayberry Drive, Berlin. Held Saturdays through September, 8-9 a.m. Low impact exercise for all levels. Bring a beach towel. Suitable for ages 8 years and up. All gifts of donation go to Assateague Island National Seashore.
AUMC THRIFT SHOP
FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETINGS
FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES
Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Ocean City American Legion Post, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, at noon. Open to all fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen. Info: firststatemarines.org Used to be Mine, Route 611 and Sunset Avenue, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newly expanded and redecorated. Furniture, clothing, toys and household goods. Info: 410-2130243.
DIAKONIA THRIFT SHOP
Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, the third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. Knock at the south door for entry. Open
SUICIDE GRIEVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP
Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Monday through Saturday, year round. Located behind the church with a donation drop off room that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 410289-4458 Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410641-4311.
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AUGUST 31, 2018 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED QUALITY INN BOARDWALK
Now Hiring YR, Full-time & Part-time Maintenance/Handyman Call 410-289-4401
HELP WANTED • Food
& Beverage Attendant • Beverage Cart Attendant For more information, call Rob:
410.641.4081
Captain’s Table Restaurant Two 15th Street Ocean City, MD 21842
Now Hiring AM & PM Servers Apply in person or email resume to: duran.showell@marriott.com All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check. www.captainstableoc.com - No phone calls please
FINANCE DIRECTOR The Town of Ocean View, Delaware is looking for a qualified financial manager to serve as the Finance Director. The Finance Director reports to and provides assistance to the Town Manager in the administration of the Town’s financial operations. A bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred with at least 5 years of increasingly responsible accounting/financial or auditing experience. CPA is highly desirable.
HELP WANTED
INNKEEPER NEEDED A live-in innkeeper is needed to act in place of owners when they are absent. Greeting guest and being available for any problems. Some light maintenance would be needed. CALL THE INN ON THE OCEAN 410-289-8894
HELP WANTED
Town of Ocean View; Ms. Dianne L. Vogel, Town Manager 201 Central Avenue; Ocean View, DE 19970 Or, respond by email to: townmgrtov@oceanviewde.com The Town of Ocean View is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Room Attendant, Hskpg House Staff, Hskpg Supervisor, Wash Room Attendant, Line Cooks, Banquet Cook, Servers, Banquet Servers, Hostess/Host, Busser, Dishwasher, Reservation Agent, Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC Mechanic, Security Guard
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
HELP WANTED
is now hiring for the following positions:
Y/R Exp. Hostess, Cooks, A/V Staff, Boutique Sales, Distillery Tour Guides, EMT & General Maintenance For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/employment
PT, Y Yeeaarr-Round/Seasonal
Swim Instructors Certified Lifeguards Recreation Attendants Please apply in person at the new Health and Aquatic Club at Bayside
31264 Americana Prkwy., Selbyville, 19975 Call: 302.988.2315, x 0 or email: BaysideRecreation@troon.com
Kitchen Crew • Experienced Sous Chef • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Line Cooks
Flexible Hours Competitive Pay
Please apply online: www.difebos.com Or email your resume: difebos@aol.com
The Deadline for Consideration is September 14, 2018. The complete Job Description can be found on the Employment Opportunity Page of our website www.oceanviewde.com or at our office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. To apply, qualified candidates should send a confidential cover letter, a resume and three references to:
HELP WANTED
106 32nd St., Ocean City
Now Hiring For ALL Positions
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR FULL TIME LABORER
Call 410-289-5762 or come in to the hotel to fill out an application
Apply in person at Beachwood Inc. 11632 Worcester Hwy Showell, MD 21862
Supervisory positions open for people with experience. Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round.
JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM! Real Hospitality Group is now hiring for
STAFF ACCOUNTANTS Apply online at:
www.realhospitalitygroup.com/careers 12800 Hospitality Way • Ocean City, MD 21842
Now Hiring Event Planner
Experienced Servers Experienced Line Cooks Office Manager
Courtyard by Marriott 2 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following positions: • Night Audit: Full-time, year-round with benefits
• Front Desk Associate: AM/PM, full-time, seasonal with year-round possibilities Apply in person or email resume to: duran.showell@marriott.com
All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.
www.courtyardoceancity.com ~ No phone call please.
Fenwick Inn & OC 360 Eats + Drinks NOW HIRING
for the following Full-Time, Year Round Positions:
~ Housekeeping ~ ~ OC 360 Cook ~ ~ OC 360 Bartender ~ ~ OC 360 PM Server ~
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and also have reliable transportation. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background check. FAX RESUME: 443-258-2888 EMAIL RESUME: info@fenwickinn.com APPLY IN PERSON: 13801 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842
Must have a valid driver’s license. Benefits offered.
Great Pay • Flexible Hours Benefits • End of Year Bonus
Please apply online: www.difebos.com
Or email your resume: difebos@aol.com
AUTOMOTIVE-EXPANDING GREAT- GREAT- GREAT OPPORTUNITIES We are a large automotive group with Parts Stores, Service Centers and Used Car Dealership and STILL GROWING. We have locations in the Rehoboth, Bethany and Ocean City areas. NO EXPERIENCE BUT LOVE THE AUTOMOTIVE FIELD ..... WE WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT PEOPLE!!!!
Due to expansion, we are now accepting applications for the following positions :
- Entry Level Technicians - 302-249-7364 I 443-614-3740 - Tow Truck Drivers - 443-497-0465
- Tire & Lube Techs - 302-249-7364 I 443-614-3740 - Managers I Sales Associates - 302-228-2353
- MD State Inspector - 302-249-7364 I 443-614-3740 Must have valid driver's license. We offer great pay & advancement opportunities. Co. matched retirement & much more. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!!!
Online www.oceancitytoday.com s d ie if s s la C Convenient, quick, no waiting, no calls ~ Days, nights and weekends Order Your
AUGUST 31, 2018
HELP WANTED
PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted Waitstaff, Kitchen Help Apply Within after 11:00 am.
Now Hiring for a Seasonal Laundry Person & Seasonal Houseperson. Apply in person at the Sea Hawk Motel, 12410 Coastal Hwy, OCMD FT, YR HVAC Service Technician. Competitive wages. Experience necessary. Contact 410-213-0002.
Hiring ALL Positions!!
for Selbyville & Fenwick Island locations Full time & Part time To apply go to: www.mygcjob.com
31806 Lake View Dr. Selbyville, DE 3 miles from MD/DE line
LINE COOKS SEASONAL BAR WAIT STAFF Please call Greg Fiore:
302.436.3200 or email:
gfiore@troon.com After School Program Aide
Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking a PT Aide for the afterschool program. This person will assist with the supervision of children in grades PK-6 including homework help and activities. Previous child care experience a plus. CJIS Background Screening required. Contact: Heather Parsons 410-641-3575 or hparsons@ worcesterprep.org
Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842
Now hiring for the following full-time, year round positions for our resort hotel to join our busy and professional team: - Housekeepers
Now is the time to secure your year-round position!
We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life. People who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one.
If this sounds like the perfect move for you or you want to find out more, stop by to complete an application.
HELP WANTED
Year-Round Maintenance Supervisor. Experience preferred. Competitive pay, complete benefits, 401K package. Send resume to P.O. Box 3199, Ocean City, MD 21843. Call Ocean Villas II, 410524-0880. Experienced Cleaner Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable. Call 443-513-4024. Only serious inquiries apply. Now Hiring. Go Cart Mechanic. Year-round employment. 410-289-9100
Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced Year-Round Bartender. Apply in Person. Rt. 50, West OC or call 410-7262158 & ask for Alex.
WORK ON THE BEACH RENTING UMBRELLAS AND CHAIRS. HOURS 9-5. CALL OR TEXT 410-726-0315.
Chairside
DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:
molarbiz@yahoo.com Five Guys Burgers Ocean City, MD Now Hiring For
All Positions
Year-round, at West OC, 64th St. and 136th St. locations. Stop in to fill out an application!
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $12.00/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Become a Better You in 2018!
To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www. ChristinesBeautyShop.com
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RENTALS
WR - 1BR Condo - Off 28th St. - Furnished, $700/mo. w/WiFi. $500 sec. deposit. 1BR w/queen & full size bed. House avail. upon request. No smoking/pets. 410-768-1791
Year-Round Rental in Mystic Harbor. 3BR, 2BA House. $1400/month + utilities. Avail Oct. 1. No pets. 410-2895831
Winter Rental. Nicely furnished 2BR Apartment on 14th St. Available Sept. 30April 30. W/D, cable TV, Wi-Fi. 717-318-4775 Y/R, 3BR/3BA Townhouse Avail Now in OP. Gated community w/beautiful views of the new Yacht Club and harbor off front decks and views of the bay/OC off back decks. Elevator, garage and FP. Call 443-523-2838.
WINTER RENTAL The Blue Turtle Apartments. Opens 4pm, Sept. 3rd. Small 4-plex at 57th St., Oceanside. View at JuneWeek.com. 2BR, 1BA, furnished & all util. included. TERMS: Job required, no pets, no smoking inside & must be a low key single person who wants the apt. by him or herself so it will be a drama free winter for everyone involved. $700 a month & sec. dep is $350 which holds it till 9/3 as well. 410-4224780
Winter Rental - Oct. through May. Oceanfront, fully furnished. 2BR/2BA, Mid-rise w/elevator. No smoking, no pets. $800 a month + utilities. Call 410-703-1945.
Winter Rental. Oceanfront unit. Quiet building. October through May. Washer/dryer, fireplace. Top corner unit, very well furnished. No pets/smoking. 410-8043444
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Winter Rentals available on St. Louis Avenue, right before 1st Street, Ocean City. Call 301-331-2209. Year-Round Rentals available in West Ocean City. 2 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
Room For Rent. House on the border in Ocean Pines. $550/month plus 1/3 utilities. Freshly cleaned, new carpets, flat screen TV and mini fridge. Contact Sandy at 443-8966164. Female Roommates Wanted. Seasonal/YR cozy house to share. Safe neighborhood in OP. 2 rooms w/ shared bath $600/each. Utilities included. Just move in. Pets ok. No smoking. Employed females only. 703-597-5793.
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
Spacious Home in Ocean Pines S, corner lot, 3BD, 2BA, 1500 sq. ft. with single garage. $185,000. 410-9246634 3BR. 2BA Home Close to the Beach. No H.O.A. or Town taxes. Bishopville. $249,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555. Gorgeous 2019 PREMIERE Fifth Wheel RV. 4 slideouts. 42 ft. long. Self-contained, fully loaded. Fireplace, washer/dryer, air conditioned. Full sized appliances, awning. Sleeps 6-8 people. $45,000. 267-718-2428
1BR, 1BA Starting at $695 2BR, 1BA Starting at $795 3BR, 2BA Starting at $1275
Available Winter Rentals @ www.hilemanrealestate.com
CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
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LOTS & ACREAGE
South Point 1.9 Acre Lot. Approved for well & septic permit. Overlooking Sinepuxent Bay. $329,900. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.
Berlin: Atlantic Business Center. Office space 225 sq. ft. for rent. Utilities incl. $300/ month. Also, several storage units available $95/month. Call 410-726-5471 or 410641-4300.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Looking for space, comfort and great views? Spacious, climatecontrolled offices available, with use of Conference Room, in a modern, wellmaintained building, in prime Ocean City location. Call 410-524-3440 for appointment.
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SERVICES
Call Tyler For A Free Estimate! Offering grass cutting, mulching, hedging & yard clean up. Ocean City and surrounding areas. 410-920-4292
PAYING CASH for junk A/C’s. Will also pick up other scrap metal or appliances free of charge. 302-222-7297
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 443-975-3065.
YARD SALE YARD SALE
Annual Community Yard Sale - River Run Beauchamp Rd and River Run Ln, Berlin, MD, off Rte. 589. Saturday, September 8, 7am-10am. 15+ families in one location, bargains galore.
BOATS/PWC BOATS/PWC
2002 Sweetwater Pontoon Boat. 24 feet, 90 HP Mercury 2 Stroke. Needs TLC & controls. Great winter project boat. $1200/OBO. Available to be seen 8-31-18 thru 9-418. 610-428-1059
SERVICES
BUDGET MOVERS 443-664-5797
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ANNIVERSARY Stephanie Trimper holds a Governor’s Citation next to Gov. Larry Hogan, surrounded by multiple generations of Trimpers during the 125th anniversary celebration inside Trimper’s Amusements on the Boardwalk Aug. 17.
OC Pet Spa now open off Route 611 in West OC
By Paige Mallory Passman Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) OC Pet Spa, located at 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City, is not only a professional grooming facility, but it also offers boarding and dog daycare as well. “I started my work with dogs at First Year Puppy Training in Ocean City for K9 partners, which is a volunteer group that trained seizure alert and eye-seeing dogs,” Owner Kathern Slaughter said. “I started grooming golden doodles that were given to us for puppy training.” Working at First Year Puppy Training for four years was a great opportunity for Slaughter, she said. Then one day, a friend needed help grooming some dogs, so she provided her assistance. “I started helping her a couple days a week and that is when I fell in love with it,” Slaughter said. When dogs come in, they go directly to the tub for their bath. Then
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they get their nails cut, ears cleaned, and are dried off. While at the spa, dogs can interact with one another. “It’s a good way for them to play and socialize at the same time,” Slaughter said. In Slaughter’s line of work, she gets the opportunity to watch her customers’ dogs grow. “I have had customers come here
for 12 years,” Slaughter said. She opened her first spa in the Ocean City Square Shopping Center, on 118th Street, on Sept. 28, 2012. She was in that location for six years and had three employees working for her. She now has nine employees at OC Pet Spa, off Route 611 in West Ocean City. The spa opened on Aug. 1. Slaughter grooms about 10 to 12 See GROOMING Page 64
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County announces the grand opening of its first ReStore, located at 9026 Worcester Highway, in Berlin. The regular hours of operation will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (the grand opening weekend hours are noon to 6 p.m. for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1). Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price. ReStores are independently owned and operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations. Proceeds are used to help build strength, stability, self-reliance and shelter in local communities and around the world. You can donate goods to the ReStore to clear clutter and make a difference at the same time. Or, you can shop the ReStore for your next home project and support the effort to provide decent and affordable housing in Worcester County. The ReStore is also in need of volunteers for many different roles. You’ll get to interact with ReStore staff as well as your fellow volunteers, which may include future Habitat homeowners that often serve as volunteers in ReStores as part of the sweat equity investment for their home. There are many ways to volunteer with Habitat. No matter which way works best for you, feel good knowing your efforts make a difference in your community while enjoying the additional benefits of volunteering. A sampling of the ReStore volunteer opportunities include: retail sales, refurbishing materials, display and merchandising, receiving and pricing, customer service and picking up donations. All interested individuals can visit www.habitatworcester.org to fill out the volunteer form. If you would like to donate items, also visit the website for more information, or you can email photos of the items directly to donations@habitatworcester. org. You may also call Habitat Worcester at 410-641-4440. — Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Grooming and dog daycare available at pet spa in WOC Continued from Page 63 dogs a day. OC Pet Spa is opened Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit OC Pet Spa on Facebook or call Slaughter at 410-829-3240.
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ONE-YEAR OLD Salon Sixteen, located at 16 Broad Street in Berlin, celebrated its one-year anniversary on Aug. 22. Pictured, in front, from left, are Paula Myers, Stephanie Lisi, Rhonda Pilarski (owner) and Terri Hedges, and in back, Alex Vara, Kristen Peacock, Sherry Orf and Sammi Flatley. Salon Sixteen is a full-service hair salon that also offers facial waxing, spa pedicures, natural and gel manicures.
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Live Well Academy free lecture series in OP (Aug. 31, 2018) The Ocean Pines Association and Peninsula Regional Medical Center introduce the premiere of the Live Well Academy, a free year-long lecture series on a wide range of healthcare topics. The lectures will be held on the first Wednesday of every month (except for the January lecture, which will be held
on the second Wednesday) from 3-4 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway. “At Peninsula Regional Medical Center, we believe health literacy is extremely important, and so we’re excited to get into our communities and educate our patients about health and wellness,” said Dr. Kathryn Fiddler, MS, RN, NE-
Hotel Week runs until Sept. 9 By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) The eighth annual Hotel Week kicked off Sunday, Aug. 26, offering discounts and free night stays for two weeks to promote hotels and businesses in Ocean City during the last weeks of summer vacation. The promotion was started to encourage more visitors to vacation in Ocean City toward the end of the summer. Guests still have an opportunity to stay in oceanside and bayside hotels at discounted rates or even receive free nights. “Last week certainly felt busy,” Susan Jones, executive director of Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, said. “I think with the addition of Jeep Week, humid weather and school starting after Labor Day, we are having a strong couple of weeks.” Hotel Week began on Sunday, Aug. 26 and runs until Sunday, Sept. 9. Hotel deals will not be offered during Labor Day weekend. “Ocean City Labor Day and Memorial Day are two weekends that are different for us,” Liz Taylor, Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association event manager, said. “We’re trying to push business when it’s a little bit softer which is the week before and after Labor Day.” Jones and Taylor expect Labor Day
weekend to be successful without the need for discounted or free nights. “Typically, Labor Day is very weather dependent. If the forecast looks good we’ll have a really strong weekend,” Jones said. “We [already] have some hotels sold out for Labor Day weekend with advance reservations. We just have to see what the weather forecast looks like.” This week, many hotel rooms were filled as a result of the Hotel Week discounts. “We’ve been getting a lot of calls and I think people have been enjoying being able to look at lower rates,” Taylor said. “I have the feeling it’s really increased [since last year].” The first Hotel Week took place in 2010. More than 17 properties are participating in this year’s Hotel Week. “Some of our hotels are definitely offering great discounts,” Taylor said. “They’ve expanded their discounts as well. “Our hotels are working to provide the traveler with as good a bang for their buck as possible,” she added. “We just want to make sure we get the best deals for the [guests] in Ocean City and this is a great way to promote that and for hotel rooms that wouldn’t have had the same number of visitors.” For more information, visit oceancityhotelweek.com or call the tourism hotline at 1-800-OCOCEAN.
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Are you a Wartime Veteran Looking for a place to relax in Ocean City? Vacationing Legionnaires, come visit us at The American Legion, Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD, telephone (410)289-3166. Our Post is open from Noon until 10:00 PM during the week and Noon to 12:00 AM on the Weekend. Our kitchen is open from Noon until 8:00 PM, with the lowest prices around. Let us be your Post Home away from Home. If you are a local Veteran or a visiting Veteran and not a Legionnaire, We would like you to join the American legion. All you need is proof of your service during war time, your spouse and Children may become part of the legion Family too. Learn more about membership and our Post at http://www.alpost166.org, our Facebook Page at https://facebook.com/alpost166 or email us at alpost166@comcast.net, or you can call our Membership Chairman Tom Devaux at (302)500-1681. We are the Friendliest place in town for Veterans.
BC, vice president of Population Health at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. “By partnering with the Ocean Pines Association for this year-long lecture series, we are giving residents a unique opportunity to discuss their health concerns with some of the region’s most experienced healthcare providers,” she added. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, located in Salisbury, provides community health services through a network of family medicine and specialty care offices including the Delmarva Health Pavilion Ocean Pines, home to the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, a 20,000-square-foot facility located outside the north gate. The Live Well Academy represents an ongoing commitment from Peninsula Regional Medical Center, the Diamond Sponsor of the 50th anniversary
of Ocean Pines, and will feature the following free lectures: Sept. 5 – Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute Ocean Pines Oct. 3 – ER vs Urgent Care: Where to Go for Care Nov. 7 – PRMC Home Scripts Dec. 5 – Radiation Oncology Jan. 9 – Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Feb. 6 – Heart Health March 6 – GI Health April 3 – Fighting Cancer with Immunotherapy May 1 – Peninsula Regional FamilyLab June 5 – Men’s Health The lecture series is free and open to the public, but spaces are limited and advance registration is required. To register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052.
On behalf of the Berlin Police Department, we would like to o thank everyone who participated in the Tw Twenty Fifth Annual Golf To Tournament. All of o the proceeds from this event go to the crime prevention fund, fund which supports a activities that include sponsored holiday events, little league baseball teams and you uth football, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Greater Berlin M Minority Scholarships Fund, Worcester County Yo Youth and Family Counseling Services, and a host of other organizations in an effort to encourage community partnership ps. We would like to recognize all of the organizations and b businesses that were corporate sponsors, tee sponsors and those that donated do oor prizes. A special thanks goes out to Eagles Landing Golf Course for being a gra acious host. CORPORA AT TE SPONSORS
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Nominations Maryland Capital Enterprises is accepting nominations for the seventh annual Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The awards presentation will be held at Maryland Capital Enterprises’ annual celebration, Thursday, Nov. 15, at Salisbury University in the Assembly Hall of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons Building from 6-9 p.m. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. The winner will receive the Maryland Capital Enterprises Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award and a check for $2,000. Two runners up will each receive $500. Award Eligibility Criteria: • Must be a small business owner/majority partner involved in daily operation of the business • The business must be located in the Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Kent, Queen Anne, Talbot, Caroline or Dorchester County • The company must employ 100 employees or less • The business must have been established locally for two years • It must be a “for profit” business • The business must be good standing with the State of Maryland For more information, contact Lisa Twilley at ltwilley@marylandcapital.org or 410-546-1900 ext. 108.
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Berlin Peninsula Regional Endocrinology set to open (Aug. 31, 2018) Peninsula Regional Medical Center will cut the ribbon on its new Peninsula Regional Endocrinology Berlin office on Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 5-6 p.m. The office is located at 314 Franklin Avenue, Suite 108, Berlin. Nearly 15 percent of residents in Worcester County have diabetes. Endocrinologists are experts in many type of endocrine disorders, but in an area with a high prevalence, diabetes is one of the most significant health issues they see. “Managing diabetes is important to prevent complications and keep people as healthy as possible,” said Dr. Jack Snitzer, one of the endocrinologists who will be working in the Berlin office. “We are pleased to be able to bring our care closer to home for so many patients.” Dr. Snitzer will also continue to see patients in his current Salisbury office, along with Dr. Juman Takkedin, and nurse practitioners Indre Doyle and Kimberly Rogers. “It is important for us to expand high-quality healthcare services to underserved areas,” said Chris Hall, vice president of Stategy and Business Development at PRMC. “We want to bring these vital services closer to our many patients in the beach communities. Easier access to regular endocrinology care can help people stay well and out of the hospital, while receiving expert care in a lower-cost environment.” Dr. Snitzer, a specialist in endocrinology, received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Suburban General Hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and a fellowship in Endocrinol-
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Home2 Suites by Hilton set to open this fall
(Aug. 31, 2018) Home2 Suites by Hilton Ocean City Bayside, owned and operated by 67th Street Development of OC LLC/Real Hospitality Group, announced Kaitie Cochran has been appointed as the hotel’s new general manager and Samantha Shenton as director of sales. Home2 Suites by Hilton is an award-winning brand of extended-stay hotels, part of Hilton’s All Suites portfolio. The five-story, 100-suite hotel is located at 120 67th Street 3A. The property is currently under construction and is scheduled to open fall 2018. As general manager, Cochran will be responsible for directing all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, hotel administration and overseeing marketing efforts. As director of sales, Shenton will be in charge of building relationships and assessing the needs of local businesses, working with the general manager to
facilitate marketing efforts, and overseeing sales efforts that ensure the success of the hotel. “Kaitie brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry as well as a commitment to excellent guest service,” said Jim Keely, regional director of operations, Real Hospitality Group. “We are confident that she will be instrumental in ensuring the success of our hotel.” Prior to joining Home2 Suites by Hilton Ocean City Bayside, Cochran was the opening general manager of Home2 Suites by Hilton Florence – Cincinnati Airport South. Cochran is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and holds a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, and is a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts. “Samantha brings extensive experience in sales and the hospitality industry,” Cochran said. “We believe that her overall strengths and passion for
building relationships will be essential to the ongoing success of our hotel.” Prior to joining Home2 Suites by Hilton Ocean City Bayside, Shenton was sales manager for three years and front office manager of a Hilton property for nine years. The hotel will offer all-suite accommodations featuring fully-equipped kitchens and modular furniture, providing guests the flexibility to customize their suite to their style and preference. The hotel will also feature complimentary Internet, inviting communal spaces, and trademark Home2 Suites amenities such Spin2 Cycle, a combined laundry and fitness area, Home2 MKT for grab-and-go items, and the Inspired Table, a complimentary breakfast that includes more than 400 potential combinations. Guests can also enjoy an indoor saline pool and outdoor grill area. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ocean City
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE 2 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS USED AS A GYM AND ENCLOSED PARKING Known As 67TH STREET GYM 107 67TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust from Zeke’s World LLC, dated March 31, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5088, folio 749 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction ON THE PREMISES, ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 AT 12:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the Purchase Money Deed of Trust. Tax ID No. 10079519. The property is believed to be improved by two free-standing buildings. The first building contains 8,800± sq. ft. and is used as a gym. The building is believed to consist of the main gym area, reception area, offices, exercise room and locker rooms. The building is believed to be centrally heated and cooled. The second building contains 4,000± sq. ft. and is used for parking. The building is believed to consist of 2 drive-in doors and has 13± parking spaces. Lot size 18,000± sq. ft. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, agreements and rights-of-way as may affect same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $75,000 will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees in their sole discretion. The deposit must be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 2 business days after the sale, and delivered to the office of the auctioneer in the same form as the initial deposit. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit(s) may be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase
Ocean City Today / Public Notices money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone other than the holder of the indebtedness. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. All taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses for the property 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. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit to purchaser, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustees. The conveyance of the property by the Substitute Trustees to the purchaser at settlement shall be by Trustees’ Deed without covenants or special warranties. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to: (1) accept or reject any and all bids and to sell the property in any manner which the Substitute Trustees determines, in their sole discretion, may provide the highest yield to the secured party, (2) modify or waive the requirement for bidders’ deposits and terms of sale and/or settlement, and (3) to withdraw all or any part of the property from the sale prior to acceptance of the final bid. The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any recourse, representations or warranties, either express or implied, as to its nature, condition or description. No representations are made as to the property. Neither the Substitute Trustees, nor any other party, make any warranty or representation of any kind or nature regarding the physical condition of, the description of, or title to the property. The property will be sold subject to any violation notices and subject to all conditions, restrictions, easements, covenants, encumbrances, and agreements of record and all terms, conditions, notes, and matters as set forth and described in the Deed of Trust. The purchaser is responsible for, and the property is sold subject to, any environmental matter or condition, whether latent or observable, if any, that may exist at or affect or relate to the property and to any governmental requirements affecting the same. NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the
Substitute Trustees nor their agents or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact the Substitute Trustees. C. Larry Hofmeister, Jr., Stephanie H. Hurley, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-8/30/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza I, Suite 302 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 11326 NEWPORT BAY DRIVE BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER C-23-CV-18-000172 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from George H. Fuhrer IV, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4685, folio 075, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4685, folio 075, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5204, folio 338. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and
AUGUST 31, 2018 not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 7.00000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $350.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com AD # 69610 OCD-8/23/3t _________________________________
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 4:00 p.m., at the Lighthouse Village Condominium, 715 142nd Street, Unit 411, Ocean City, MD, all that property designated as Lighthouse Village Condominium Unit No. 411, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, all as established by Declaration and Bylaws recorded among the land records of Worcester County in Liber R.H.O. No. 790, folio
AUGUST 31, 2018 293, et seq., and as further described in a deed recorded at Liber 6566, folio 290, et seq., in “AS IS” condition, SUBJECT to all the liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland. A deposit of $10,000.00 in cash or certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the auction. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the secured party (Plaintiff) in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash, cashier’s or certified check shall be paid within 20 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All real estate taxes, wastewater and water charges, and condominium assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. All settlement costs, including recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon payment in full of the purchase price. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price when due, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Ryan D. Bodley, Trustee, 410723-1400. OCD-8/30/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 740 NINTH ST. A/R/T/A 740 9TH ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 14, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4821, Folio 294 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $231,325.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any 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.
Ocean City Today / Public Notices Terms of Sale: A deposit of $16,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or in-
surable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 131060-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-8/23/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10412 EXETER RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 2, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3959, Folio 163 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $254,331.20, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $21,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current 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
PAGE 71 payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 308694-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-8/16/3t _________________________________
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 2803 GULL WAY, UNIT B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 26, 2008 and recorded in Liber 6345, Folio 209 and re-recorded in Liber 7168, Folio 212 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $180,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit Number B, in the “Sand Key Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $18,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contrac-
PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning August 16, 2018, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 398-18 2006 419-18 1999 441-18 2009 433-18 2011 527-18 2005
Make MERCEDES VOLKSWAGN SATURN SCOOTER NISSAN
Model SL500 BEETLE AURA SCOOTER SENTRA
Color SILVER SILVER SILVER BLUE BLUE
Style N/A 2S 4D N/A 4D
VIN Mileage WDBSK75F86F109982 87,517 3VWCC21C0XM474365 N/A 1G8ZS57B49F108888 N/A LB5TB8S18BZ502875 2,275 3N1CB51D65L577313 N/A
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-8/16/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ tual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 319529-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR
STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-8/16/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17514 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PAUL R. LEWIS Notice is given that Dennis E. Lewis, 10226 Everley Terrace, Lanham, MD 20706, was on August 10, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Paul R. Lewis who died on August 2, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of February, 2019. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the
claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Dennis E. Lewis Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 23, 2018 OCD-8/23/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17469 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARIA THERESIA ELLIS Notice is given that Erica Elizabeth Ellis, 6902 Spanker Drive, Burke, VA 22015, was on August 10, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Maria Theresia Ellis who died on May 18, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of February, 2019. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned per-
AUGUST 31, 2018 sonal 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. Erica Elizabeth Ellis Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 23, 2018 OCD-8/23/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Kathleen M. Conahan a/k/a Kathleen Winter Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. C-23-CV-18-000095
NOTICE ORDERED, this 10th day of August, 2018 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 37 Watertown Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of September, 2018 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of September, 2018, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $178,771.43. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-8/16/3t _________________________________
Ocean City Today / Public Notices McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Estate of Walter G. Parks Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. C-23-CV-18-000079
NOTICE ORDERED, this 7th day of August, 2018 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 3211 Sheep House Road, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of September, 2018 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of September, 2018, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $50,400.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-8/16/3t _________________________________ BP Fisher Law Group, LLP 174 Watertfront Street, Suite 400 Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Telephone (301) 599-7700 Tracey D. Jean-Charles William K. Smart Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Gina Persico John C Persico Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-16-000407
NOTICE Notice is hereby given, this 14th day of August, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property in these proceedings, reported by the Substitute Trustees, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of September, 2018, PROVIDED that a copy of this Notice be inserted in a newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of September, 2018. The report states the amount of sale of the property at 4 93rd Street Unit 502, Ocean City, MD 21842 (Trustees' Matter No. 15-01856), to be $167,365.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/23/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING NORTH SIDE OF MARKET STREET (BUSINESS US ROUTE 113) WEST OF US ROUTE 113, EAST OF SNOW HILL, MARYLAND SECOND TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 419 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of Cedar Mountain Farm, LLC, and Mallard Landing, LLC, property owners, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 4.7 acres of land located on the north side of Market Street (Business US Route 113) to the west of US Route 113 in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from A-1 Agricultural District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101, WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863-1072 At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 419 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the
PAGE 73 staff file on Rezoning Case No. 419 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for inspection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays). Diana Purnell, President OCD-8/16/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 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. 18-43, on the application of Tori Grundman c/o Taylor Bank, on the lands of RW Associates Limited Partnership, requesting a special exception (transient use) to allow a special event for Taylor Bank in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1105(c)(5), ZS 1-116(c)(3) and ZS 1-337, located at 6137 Snow Hill Road, with the event to be held on the Old Furnace Road frontage, approximately 1,100 feet west of Snow Hill Road (MD Route 12), Tax Map 54, Parcel 33, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 18-36, on the lands of Stephen Lyons, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 6.6 feet (an encroachment of 23.4 feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet from the center of the road right-of-way to 38.8 feet (an encroachment of 11.2 feet) associated with a proposed single-family dwelling on pilings in the R-3 MultiFamily Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1305, located at 13416 Madison Avenue, approximately 170 feet north of Wilson Avenue, Tax Map 5, Parcel 1, Lots 144 and half of 145, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 18-38, on the lands of Edward & Jane Shirk, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed left side yard setback from 7 feet to 5.38 feet (an encroachment of 1.62 feet) associated with the placement of a new modular home in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-202(c)(19), ZS 1-305 and ZS 1318 located at 37 Salt Spray Drive,
PAGE 74 approximately 80 feet northeast of Timberline Circle, Tax Map 16, Parcel 85, Section 2, Lot 37 of the White Horse Park Campground Subdivision in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 18-42, on the lands of 12905 Harbor Apts., LLC, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 30 feet to 18.2 feet (an encroachment of 11.8 feet) associated with proposed stairs and a second floor deck in the R-4 General Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-208(b)(3) and ZS 1305, located at 12905 Swordfish Drive, on the northwest corner of the intersection of Swordfish Drive and West Third Street, Tax Map 27, Parcel 544, Block C, Lot 11, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 18-39, on the lands of Mark E. Limbert, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed right side yard setback from 20 feet to 18.48 feet (an encroachment of 1.52 feet) associated with a detached garage and requesting an after-the-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 6 feet to 3.47 feet (an encroachment of 2.53 feet) associated with a detached shed in the A1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-201(d)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 1736 Buck Harbor Road, approximately 300 feet South of Layton’s Drive, Tax Map 84, Parcel 281, Lot 3 in the First Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:55 p.m. Case No. 18-40, on the lands of J & B Real Estate, LLC, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 100 feet to 72 feet (an encroachment of 28 feet) associated with a proposed structure accessory to a veterinary clinic in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-210(b)(2), ZS 1-305 and ZS 1-325, located at 11843 Ocean Gateway (US Route 50), approximately 100 feet west of Herring Creek Lane, Tax Map 26, Parcels 104 & 105, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-8/30/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Off-Road Dump Truck Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of one (1) new current production model Off-Road Dump Truck to be used by the Solid Waste Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the “Bids” dropdown menu in the lower right hand
Ocean City Today / Public Notices side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, September 24, 2018 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 OffRoad Dump Truck" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Michael Mitchell, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 410-632-3177. OCD-8/30/1t _________________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Design, Supply and Installation of Playground Equipment at Stockton Park Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting proposals for the design, supply and installation of playground equipment at Stockton Park, 5520 Hurley Road, Stockton, Maryland 21864 for the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department. Proposal specification packages and proposal forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" dropdown menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410632-1194 to request a package by mail. While a formal pre-proposal meeting will not be held, it is strongly suggested that interested vendors visit the site prior to submitting their proposal. Tours may be coordinated by contacting Bill Rodriguez, Parks Superintendent, at 443-614-2152. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, September 24, 2018 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 "Proposal for Stockton Park Playground Equipment" in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, proposals will be forwarded to the Recreation and Parks Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commis-
sioners 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 vendors being considered, previous experience of vendors with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Bill Rodriguez, Parks Superintendent, at 443-614-2152, or Tom Perlozzo, Director, at 410-632-2144. OCD-8/30/1t _________________________________
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 13, 2018 At 2:00 PM A revised request has been submitted to instl a 6’x25’ perp pier, 6’x10’ para pltfrm lift, btlft & PWC lift all w/assoc piles. Max chwd dist 25’ of MHWL at 8605 Seabay Dr Parcel #0100A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Construction Owner: Timothy & Maria Covell PW18-075 A request has been submitted to instl 30’ of rplcmt blkhd, 5’x30’ para pltfrm & land deck. Max chwd ext 7’ at 727 Bradley Rd Unit B Parcel # 9264 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Damian Burnside PW18-083 A request has been submitted to instl 60’ of vnyl rplcmt blkhd w/in 18” of ex blkhd Instl (1) PWC swivel lift on west end against new blkhd w/assoc pole. Rmv 6.5’ of exist 20’ dock to allow for PWC swivel lift. Max chwd ext of 6.5’ at 302 White Heron Ct Parcel #5313A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Just-Rite Marine Inc Owner: Robert & Teresa Higgins PW18-084 A request has been submitted to instl (1) elevator-type lift w/assoc piles a max of 11’ chwd of exist blkhd face/MHW/MLW at 102 Old Landing Rd Parcel # 1632A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart &
AUGUST 31, 2018 Associates Inc Owner: Robert & Angeline Carbo PW18-085 A request has been submitted to instl (1) btlft w/(2) piles a max of 8’ chwd of exist blkhd face/MHW/MLW at 104 Old Landing Rd Parcel #633A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates Inc Owner: John & Darlene Kane PW18-086 A request has been submitted to rplc old wood custom made dcks. Instl new replcmt plastic dcks. Size of new plastic dcks do not match older dcks. Max chwd ext of 28’ at 2107 Herring Way Parcel #3265 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Wayne Carey Owner: Shawn Harmon/Bahia Marina Inc PW18-087 A request has been submitted to instl approx 872’ of replcmt blkhd 18” chwd of exist blkhd, rmve 9’ tapered portion on exist 3’x20’ fger piers & instl 3’x16’ pier ext (21 piers total), instl (1) 3’x27’ perp pier on east side & mve exist moor piles 7’ chwd to line up w/pier ex. All constr max chwd of 27’ at 8904, 8906 & 8908 Rusty Anchor Rd Parcel #9079 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean Services of DE Inc Owner: Bridge Point CM PW18-088 A request has been submitted to rmv & dispose of ex para pltfrm/pier/piles & lift, instl 40’ of replcmt vinyl blkhd 18” chwd of ex blkhd, a 6’x25’ perp pier w/assoc moor piles (2) & btlft. MDC 26’6” at 150 Seabreeze Dr Parcel #8020A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean Services of DE Inc. Owner: Richard & Rosemarie Liberto Sr. PW18-089 OCD-8/30/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS Request for Proposals Critical Area Ordinance Update Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are seeking proposals from qualified consultants for the purpose of updating the Worcester County Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Law and the Worcester County Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Ordinance. These updates are necessary to in order to comply with current Maryland Critical Area Law and Regulations, and as such, development of these updated Ordinances shall be consistent with the State Critical Area Law and Regulations. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the "Bids" dropdown menu in the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package
AUGUST 31, 2018 by mail. Interested consultants are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal meeting on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM in Training Room B on the 3rd Floor of the Worcester County Government Center, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For directions and details, contact Mr. David M. Bradford, Deputy Director of Environmental Programs, at 410-632-1220. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, October 1, 2018 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 "Proposal for Worcester County Critical Area Ordinance Update" in the lower left-hand corner. Email submissions will not be accepted After opening, proposals will be forwarded to the Department of Environmental Programs 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 cost, proposal content, qualifications of the consultant, quality of project approach, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of consultants being considered, previous experience of consultants with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to David M. Bradford, Deputy Director of Environmental Programs, at 410-632-1220 or by email at dbradford@co.worcester.md.us. OCD-8/30/1t _________________________________ Joseph E. Moore 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17527 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RAY. HARRY TIMMONS Notice is given that William Jay Timmons, 411 Norwood Place, Indianola, IA 50125, was on August 21, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ray Harry Timmons who died on August 13, 2018, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of February, 2019. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
Ocean City Today / Public Notices (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. William Jay Timmons 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 30, 2018 OCD-8/30/3t _________________________________ JULIE A. SWANN ESQ. LAW OFFICES OF PETER G. ANGELOS, P.C. 100 N. CHARLIES STREET, 22ND FLOOR BALTIMORE, MD 21201-3804 SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17532 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RONALD C. SMITH SR. Notice is given that Carolyn E. Smith, 102 Winter Harbor Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on August 23, 2018 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Ronald C. Smith Sr., who died on July 31, 2017, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise
delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Carolyn E. Smith Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 30, 2018 OCD-8/30/1t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17523 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN A. COLES Notice is given that Gregory J. Coles, 5033 Klee Mill Road, Sykesville, MD 21784, was on August 20, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Helen A. Coles who died on July 28, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 20th day of February, 2019. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other 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. Gregory J. Coles Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House
PAGE 75 Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 31, 2018 OCD-8/30/3t _________________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17521 Notice is given that the Superior Court of Harnett County, North Carolina appointed Coleen D’Ascoli, 413 Robin Drive #105A, Ocean City, MD 21842 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Joesph Steven D’Ascoli who died on May 22, 2017 domiciled in North Carolina, America. 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. Coleen D’Ascoli Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: August 31, 2018 OCD-8/30/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. PATTI FERRAER 3 Beach Court Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000334
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of August, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and
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PAGE 76 described as 3 Beach Court, 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 24th day of September, 2018, 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 17th day of September, 2018. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $227,000.00. 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-8/30/3t _________________________________
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland
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on: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 At 7:00 p.m. To consider amending Article I. In General, Section 110-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: Accessory building (residential). A subordinate building, the use of which is clearly incidental to or customarily found in connection with and located on the same lot as the main building residential building or principal use of the premises and is not attached by any common wall or by a common roof to the main building, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Accessory use (residential). One which is clearly incidental to or customarily found in connection with and is located on the same lot as a principal use of the premise. When the term “accessory” is used in this chapter, it shall have the same meaning as “accessory use.” Base density calculation (residential). Residential density shall be calculated by dividing the total area of a lot by the minimum lot area requirement by residential type for the zoning district in which the development is to occur. Density calculations shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. Transfer of development rights (TDR). A process by which development rights may be transferred from one parcel of land in a sending area to another parcel of land in a receiving area for a maximum base density increase of 25 percent. APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #18-14100011) At 7:10 p.m. To consider amending Article IV. Districts, Division 18. BT-R and BTS Beach Transfer Overlay Districts: Code Section 110-744. Transfer of development rights. (2) Receiving areas. The receiving area is the BT-R overlay district. When utilizing development rights transferred from a sending area, a residential, hotel, or motel project in a receiving area may exceed the number of units permitted by district bulk regulations on the date of application for site plan approval by 25 percent. Density calculations shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. One development right shall be required for each excess hotel or motel unit, and two development rights shall be required for each excess multiple-family unit, regardless of lot area requirements at the time of construction. A project using development rights to exceed base density shall not be considered to be nonconforming with respect to density, and excess units which are constructed using development rights shall not be counted when determining nonconformity after enactment of this division. APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION (FILE #18-14100012) 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
AUGUST 31, 2018 Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-8/30/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17530 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HAROLD W. LEVY Notice is given that Gary R. Levy Sr., 209 C Locust St., Frederick, MD 21703, was on August 23, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harold W. Levy who died on August 18, 2018, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of February, 2019. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other 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. Gary R. Levy Sr. 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 30, 2018 OCD-8/30/3t _________________________________
Commentary
Fish Powell stood by his community
Much of the sadness we feel with the passing this week of former Mayor Fish Powell is the loss of one more link to an older, more personal Ocean City. The mayor came up at a time when people here not only knew each other, they also knew their families and family history. It was more of a town then, rather than a product. That could be one reason why Fish was so close to the volunteer fire company, as it embodied the interdependence and shared sense of purpose of the small-town experience, which gradually faded away elsewhere in the face of progress and the pursuit of opportunity. If there were two words to describe Fish, they would be “steady” and “determined.” Illustrating these traits were his unwavering commitment to the fire company and his unflappable approach during hurricane watches at the 15th Street fire station. Inevitably, as people anxiously monitored a storm’s track and began to speculate, Fish would announce, “Boys, we need some fried chicken.” When you’re sitting around eating English’s chicken and smoking cigars, per the mayor’s suggestion, it becomes evident that the job is to be prepared for whatever happens, not to wonder about the possibilities. Fish was in control in a different fashion in the 1980s, when someone sent him a letter highly critical of the fire company, ostensibly to be made public. The mayor, however, declared that the letter would be locked in his office safe, never to be seen by anyone. The newspapers fumed about it and cited state public information laws, but the letter never saw the light of day. Ultimately, it emerged that these criticisms had been written by someone whose bid for company membership had been rejected on proper grounds, and that this was a revenge letter rife with false charges. From a news standpoint, being denied access to the document was highly irritating initially, but then it became apparent that the mayor was putting himself out front to protect his community, just as he did on many other occasions. That’s was and is a rare commodity. We admired and respected him for that, and now lament his departure from a community that will be less without him.
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As the great Scottish poet Robert Burns once observed, “The best laid schemes o' lice an' men often go awry…” Oh, wait, he said Mice, not Lice, which is an entirely different thing from what I was going to examine, which would be the Great Sea Lice Scourge of 2018. This was when people discovered that what you don’t know about the ocean might not kill you, but it can make you itch in some interesting By places. Further, as uncomfortable Stewart as that might be at the moDobson ment of impact, as it were, it will be the source of some amusement as time goes by. “Yep, there was your Aunt Sally, scooting across the sand like a retriever.” This also assumes, of course, that in other storytelling circumstances one puts the tale in the proper context at the beginning, rather than simply blurting out over cocktails, “Did I ever tell you about the rash I got at the beach?” As it happens, many people were and are unware that the ocean contains life as we know it. Therefore, they also would not know that complaining to the Beach Patrol about the louse uprising fails to accept that the patrol’s powers are somewhat limited in this regard. The truth is, the Beach Patrol spent 50 futile years trying to perfect its technique of lassoing individual sea lice when they do appear, so they could hold them in tiny cages pending removal to the National Aquarium.
There was even a brief attempt at creating a Louse Rescue Response Team, whose members mostly stood around staring down at the sand, seemingly at nothing. I should note, at this point, that all the aforementioned was said in fun and I don’t want sea lice sufferers to conclude that I’m trying to be funny at their expense. I feel their itch, as it were. The fact is, sea lice aren’t lice at all, but are, according to local authorities, crab larvae of some kind, not that substituting crabs for lice makes telling the story any more attractive at cocktail parties without establishing the context up front. There is some dispute, however, about whether these larvae are itsy bitsy crustaceans that pinch their way out from under your bathing suit, or are a jellyfish starter kit, or even the wee little offspring of sea anemones (the anemone of my anemone is my friend, as the saying goes). Although my education in marine biology is limited to being aware that SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea, I do know that the terms lice and louse are misnomers. I believe the name preferred by most experts on these creatures is “Marine Cooties,” since a “cootie” can be anything living on your person that you can’t see, don’t want, and aren’t particularly inclined to go on and on about at cocktail parties. Having an eruption of cooties, therefore, is not likely to spawn news stories far and wide and strike fear into the hearts of would-be beachgoers, as was the case with sea lice. Perhaps we need to stick with cooties, because no one will ever admit to having experienced them.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Not everyone wants to see ‘Trump’ flags flying
Editor, It is sad and sickening to see the politicization of the Ocean City marinas, and maybe soon the sky, with the proliferation of Trump flags. America, with all of its faults was and is already great. We understand free speech and fully support the individual owners right to display their support for Trump on their expensive yachts. However, we are not quite sure that it is serving the intent that they may be thinking. As individuals who are not Trump fans, the display of flags is as uncomfortable, disgusting and revolting as a confederate flag is to others (not us). To visit the beautiful marinas and restaurants that surround these rich guys (and women) yachts, it is difficult to digest our food. Speaking to others, many feel the same way. In our life time, we have never seen such a display of nationalistic support for such a self-serving, corrupt, divisive, bully like Trump. This is concerning to us and many. When Ben Carson was running against Trump, he regularly recited three words: Empathy, Humility and Optimism. Empathy. The Trump tactics on immigration has made many who come to this country uncomfortable, sickened
and fearful. In fact, many do not want to even visit our great country. Talk to them. The legal, seasonal workers that provide the drive and make the businesses work in Ocean City physically surround and view the Trump flags with question, fear and anxiety. Not conducive for a positive work force. It is their families and co-workers and the hatred from Trump policies that make America, viewed by many in the world, live in fear and disrespect America, the “Ugly American” if you will. The flags create a hostile, divisive atmosphere. Ask the business owners who will answer honestly, most all Ocean City businesses have suffered from a worsened shortage of employees who work in our town since Trump. Restrictions, lowered immigration caps and other hate-filled policies have severely reduced the area’s labor pool. Remember, college students leave in mid-August. The foreign workers stay through the extended shoulder seasons that Ocean City is trying to encourage. To many Ocean City workers, foreign and domestic, this is an “in your face” slap as they have to bear this view. Hopefully, they will not spit in your food. These foreign workers pay taxes, leave, and do not take from the system, a poster child of a successful, program.
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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Humility. As the mostly one percenters who own these expensive yachts vigorously display their support for Trump it is very understandable. They just received the largest tax cut in recent times with the most divisive congressional vote. If you remember, the 1986 tax reform legislation was passed by almost a unanimous Senate. This rich persons’ tax cut was passed only by Republican Party lines and is the contributor to trillion-dollar federal deficits for the foreseeable future. Is this supposed to illustrate fiscal conservatism, a Republican hallmark? With over 100 consecutive months of statistical economic recovery, Economics 101, you don’t stimulate an economy in an already rising economy. DUH! Do we really want our kids and grandkids to be paying for our tax cut, which they will be doing? Do we want China, who is our largest debt holder, to reap more interest income? Income inequality is at the highest level ever. The fat cats on Wall Street, who Trump campaigned to “go after,” have had their worth doubled and tripled in Trump’s very short term. Trickledown economics? we think not. Did Warren Buffet need or ask for an over 100 million tax cut? We think not. Humility is a wonderful quality, so to all of the yachts displaying Trump
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WORLD WAR II
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ‘invasion of Maryland’
By Joseph E. Moore, Esq. Contributing Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) This week, 80 years ago, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt visited Berlin and other towns on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. On Jan. 20, 1937, Franklin Roosevelt was sworn in for his second term in the presidency. The inauguration was marked by two particular events: First, it was the first inauguration to be held on a date other than
March 4, which was a change adopted by Constitutional Amendment in 1933. Secondly, it was at this inauguration that Roosevelt laid the foundation for discontent with the actions of the Supreme Court, which had repeatedly struck down “New Deal” legislative proposals as unconstitutional. It was at this inauguration that President Roosevelt, in an oblique reference to the actions of the court, made the famous statement, “I see
Powell right person to guide resort during time of change Continued from Page 23 1996. “This was a time of major change in Ocean City, as both our season and year-round populations were expanding, and Mayor Powell was the perfect person to guide us through these changing times. It was through his leadership that we were able to secure the beach replenishment project, the expansion of the building that is named for him today the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, and the
median project on Coastal Highway. All three of these projects were, and continue to be, essential for the future of Ocean City. “Ocean City has been fortunate to have had many great mayors throughout our history but, when I think of the one who truly exemplifies the office, I think of Mayor Fish Powell. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Jeanie, and his family. We all loved Fish and will miss him dearly.”
one-third of a nation ill-housed, illclad, ill-nourished.” He continued, “It is not in despair that I paint you that picture. I paint it for you in hope – because the nation, seeing and understanding the injustice in it, proposed to paint it out.” Just two weeks later, President Roosevelt and Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, who had administered the oath of office, faced each other at the president’s annual dinner for the judiciary. There was, at that time, tension between the two. Key “New Deal” measures were crowding the Supreme Court’s docket and rumors were running through Washington that the president, armed with his huge popular endorsement (he had beaten Republican Alfred M.
Landon in the November election in the greatest outpouring of voters in the nations’ history – with 523 electoral votes, while Landon captured just 8) would mount some type of attack on the court, which was systematically overruling popular “New Deal” programs. Shortly after the Judiciary Dinner, on Feb. 5, 1937, the president read a message that he was submitting to Congress. His plan was as follows: for every Supreme Court Justice who failed to quit the bench within six months after reaching the age of 70, the president would be empowered to appoint a new justice, up to a total of six additional members of the court. The blatant move stunned ConContinued on Page 80
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 79 gress. However, the president asked for no discussion, solicited no opinions from the Democratic leadership, and decided to go directly to the public by virtue of a hastily arranged press conference. When the message was given to the full Congress, it created anguished questions, or disbelieving silence, from the legislators. Promptly upon delivering the message to Congress, a messenger sent the news to the Supreme Court building across Capitol Hill and the Supreme Court justices received the news from the slip of paper handed to each justice as they sat hearing an argument. The president, it seemed, was intent upon shocking the country in his actions. Without receiving a consensus from the cabinet, congressional leaders, the news media, or the people, he forged ahead with his intended plan with much evident delight. In fact, Roosevelt had been considering enlarging the court to protect his “New Deal” legislation even before the court’s all-out attack on the “New Deal,” beginning in 1935. As a result of the presidential action in 1937, hard upon his overwhelming popular mandate in the 1936 election, battle lines formed quickly. Republicans and conservative Democrats on Capitol Hill flared up in opposition. One of the leaders opposing the plan was the two-term senior senator from
Maryland, Millard E. Tydings. On Feb. 19, 1937, the White House submitted the bill to the Senate, where the president would depend on Majority Leader Joe Robinson to get the legislation passed. Sen. Tydings would be one of the leaders of the opposition. On March 2, on the floor of the Senate, he gave a speech which countered the statements of the president regarding the fact that justices more than 70 years of age were not capable of remaining on the court, stating that the late chief justice, Oliver Wendell Holmes, had served until he was 90, and that Louis Brandeis, one of the brightest minds on the court, was presently 80. Thereafter, Tydings took every opportunity to ridicule the president’s “court packing plan.” Events moved inexorably toward a climax. Behind the scenes, the supporters of the court were maneuvering to shift the majority vote in the Senate from favorable to unfavorable regarding the president’s legislation. The president’s lobbyists worked tirelessly to hold the votes for the president. The climax of the legislative hearings occurred on Monday, March 22, 1937, when, with the knowledge of Tydings and other insiders, a letter was submitted to the committee by Chief Justice Hughes. Read by Sen. Burton K. Wheeler, the letter refuted every procedural argument advanced in favor of the legislation. Wheeler later
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recalled in his autobiography, “You could have heard a comma drop in the caucus room while I read the letter aloud. It struck down, one by one, every point raised by Roosevelt in favor of his legislation.” The president’s men were reeling, furious at the chief justice for playing, what they considered, “unfair” politics. Roosevelt, however, was still confident of success, to the point of arrogance. Then, the court itself altered the situation by upholding, in rapid succession, three key “New Deal” legislative enactments — a minimum wage law, the Wagner Act and the Social Security Act. It has become known as, “The switch in time that saved nine!” Throughout the late spring, it seemed as though all of Washington was mesmerized by the “Court” issue. Floor debate on the bill began on July 6, 1937, with majority leader Joe Robinson opening the debate to a gallery full of tourists, diplomats, journalists, ex-senators, and senators’ wives. Robinson spoke, “. . . with such passion that his face flushed red, and sweat rolled off his brow and down his cheeks. His appearance alarmed those who knew him, for all knew how hard he had worked, and the precarious state of his health, given a touchy heart condition.” After Burton Wheeler launched the
opening argument for the opposition, Robinson appeared totally drained and exhausted. However, the power of the presidency, and Robinson’s ability to keep his troops in line were so strong that Tydings, Wheeler, and their allies knew that they did not have the votes to successfully defeat the legislation. It appeared that Robinson had 44 votes and Tydings and Wheeler only 42. Tydings, therefore, opened negotiations and sought a compromise. The compromise failed, and it appeared as though Tydings and his allies had lost. However, on the morning of July 14, the majority leader was found dead of a heart attack in his Capitol Hill apartment. The fight was over. Without Robinson, there was no one who could hold the Democrats in line. When the Senate reconvened, the vote to send the “Court” bill back to committee passed by a lopsided vote of 70 to 20. Roosevelt had suffered the worst political defeat of his presidency. Problems were just beginning for Tydings, however. Up for reelection in 1938, he would soon feel the wrath of a powerful, popular, president. It has been said of Roosevelt that, “. . . he knew how to hold a grudge and knew how to do something about it!” Committed to party realignment, the Continued on Page 82
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 80 New Dealers decided that they would purge the party of “reactionaries” – those conservative Democrats who refused to support the so-called socially responsible direction that “New Deal” Reforms symbolized. Tydings became, “. . . primary beneficiary of Roosevelt’s ardent hatred.” Roosevelt decided that he would intervene in Maryland’s senatorial primary election coming in the fall. By late summer, Roosevelt had fixed upon Rep. David J. Lewis, from Western Maryland, a dedicated New Dealer, who had first gone to Congress in 1911. Lewis, however, afraid to face Tydings’ popularity, demurred and the President cast about for other candidates, among whom were Herbert R. O’Conor, Thomas J. D’Alessandro, Jr. (father of current House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi) and Harry “Curley” Byrd, popular president of the University of Maryland. The resulting scrambling by all the prominent Maryland politicians who were opposed to Tydings came to naught, however, when finally, Lewis, immediately after an arm-twisting White House meeting, announced he would run. The timing could not hide the obvious — Lewis was the President’s hand-picked candidate. The president began to launch himself wholeheartedly in the issue of the senatorial primary election in Mary-
Ocean City Today land. Lewis, in attempting to attach himself to Roosevelt’s coat tails, hurt himself by drawing attention to the action of the “Elimination Committee” in the White House. The contrasts between the candidates were striking – Lewis short in stature, was dubbed the “Little Giant of Western Maryland,” while Tydings was tall, genteel and stately in appearance. However, Lewis became a formidable candidate because he was backed by the full force of the president’s power. Patronage cutbacks were threatened, Tydings’ appointees were dismissed, and other Tydings’ allies threatened with retribution. Roosevelt decided to lay it on the line in Maryland as he pulled out all stops in opposing Tydings. FDR also held the bludgeon of “New Deal” money in Maryland. For years, Maryland had hoped for WPA money to build bridges across the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River and the Susquehanna River. For years, Tydings had been pressing for these bridges. However, Tydings’ bill, which passed Congress, providing for a Chesapeake Bay Crossing, was vetoed by Roosevelt. This veto came directly on the heels of the “Court” bill defeat and was too obvious not to be seen as retribution against Tydings. Throughout the summer, in press conferences and elsewhere, the president referred to the
Maryland campaign; speaking against Tydings and in favor of Lewis. Thus began the “Invasion of Maryland.” Harry “Curley” Byrd, a native of Somerset County and graduate of Crisfield High School, invited Roosevelt to join him in Crisfield and take a tour of the Eastern Shore for the purpose of personally furthering the purge of Tydings. Several politicians quickly followed with invitations and, to no one’s surprise, Roosevelt’s staff announced, on Aug. 29, that he would tour Maryland over Labor Day Weekend. Finally, the “Maryland Invasion” began when Roosevelt sailed on the presidential yacht Potomac to begin the first leg of his journey. Landing in Crisfield, he was met by a crowd estimated at 4,000 people. But, even though Eastern Shoremen took the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the president of the United States, the New York Times reported that, along the route, Tydings’ banners and posters outnumbered Lewis’ more than 3 - 1. he Washington Daily News reported, “Tydings’ placards stared at the president from trees and telegraph poles all the way down; banners strung across the highway read, ‘Don’t Surrender Maryland to Outsiders – Vote for Tydings.” A presidential motorcade, “...for the first and only time in history...,”
AUGUST 31, 2018 passed through Berlin on its way to Salisbury, and virtually all the citizens in the town turned out to see the president. Riding in an open car in sunny weather, with G. Hale Harrison (the father of the Harrison Group’s Hale G. and John H. Harrison) in the automobile, the president with his huge smile and overwhelming personality, motored through the small town. The mother of the author of this article, Bessye Moore, was among the crowd awaiting a glimpse of the “Great Man.” The author’s father, Dan Moore Sr., a conservative who believed that Roosevelt represented all that was wrong with liberal politics, allowed as how he would not bother to attempt to catch a glimpse of the president. Instead he announced he was “going fishing.” As Bessye stood on the street, however, looking across Main Street at the people gathered on the other side, she noticed Dan sheepishly standing in the crowd, obviously unable to resist the opportunity of catching a view of the president of the United States. A vivid description of the president’s trip through Worcester County is found in the Sept. 6, 1938, edition of The Salisbury Times. Under the banner headline “SHORE GIVES ROOSEVELT WELCOME” the article states, in part: “As the cars rolled across the Pocomoke bridge, [into Pocomoke City] a band struck up in welcome. There crowds had broken through lines and had left a narrow trail in the street for the caravan. The band was the first that he had heard along the route and the applause the heaviest. Snow Hill was decorated with bunting and ‘Welcome’ signs and the motorcade passed swiftly under a banner stating, ‘Don’t Surrender Maryland To Outsiders, Vote For Tydings.’ “Newark was decorated and the fire truck gleaming red outside its engine house. The motorcade slowed, and the president waved to those assembled on the streets. “On to Berlin, and on the left was a large house, set well back in a tremendous and well-kept lawn two predominant features were the American flag and a huge Tydings sign. The fire Continued on Page 84
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 82 sirens at Berlin broke out into a wail as the president’s car passed under huge banners marked ‘Welcome’, ‘Tydings’, ‘Keep Democracy Democratic – Vote for Tydings’, two more ‘Welcome’ signs and one reading ‘Vote for Tydings – Keep the Free State Free.’ “A reason for the small crowd in the business area was apparent when, near the railroad station, a huge gathering broke through lines to surround the President’s open car and Hale Harrison, Worcester Democratic leader, described the president as ‘The Greatest Man in the World.’ “Official presentation of the first marlin of the year, caught off Ocean City, was made. The president accepted the fish, told the crowd that he was glad to be there and hoped to return to catch a marlin himself.” One of the persons in the crowd at the railroad station was a small child named Franklin Lynch (now Headmaster Emeritus of Worcester Preparatory School and still a resident of Berlin). Franklin had been taken to see the president by his other brother “Snooks” and, at the railroad station, a beaming little Franklin was lifted up by “Snooks” and actually got to shake President Roosevelt’s hand. Franklin still has a vivid memory of the event. At Salisbury, a crowd of 15,000 awaited a view of the motorcade, even though the population of Salisbury at
that time was not more than 12,000 persons. The president also spoke at Salisbury and mentioned Berlin when he said, “A little further down in Berlin, I was presented with a very wonderful marlin and some day I hope to come back and go out in the ocean and catch a marlin. “It has been good to be with you today. I haven’t talked politics and this afternoon I’m not going to talk politics. I’m going to talk ‘American Principles’ and I hope you will listen in. It has been good to be with you.” The motor caravan, which included candidate Lewis, “Curley” Byrd, Maryland’s Republican Gov. Harry Nice, Roosevelt’s campaign manager Jim Farley, and columnist Drew Pearson (who drove in his own car) covered 300 miles and visited seven Eastern Shore towns, from Crisfield all the way to a stop in Denton, where the president made a major address to be broadcast nationally. There, he endured the indignity of addressing the nation in front of a huge sign reading “WE WANT TYDINGS.” Maryland newspapers reporting on the foray stated that if the trip was intended to damage Tydings, the president had failed dismally. The New York Times ran a story under the headline “‘INVASION’ IS DEPLORED.” The president’s actions were unfavorably reported by the Des Moines Register, the New York Herald
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Tribune, and even the London Evening Standard. Even though the primary election day, Sept. 12, was generally rainy, Marylanders voted in a record turnout. Tydings swept the election with 60 percent of the vote, winning 189,719 to 124,439. Lewis carried only four of the 23 Maryland counties. After the election, Tydings made a half-hearted effort to bind the wounds, but Roosevelt would have no part of it. In a pique, the president reneged on previously made promises to construct the Morgantown and Havre De Grace bridges over the Potomac and the Susquehanna Rivers, announcing that there was no WPA money available. Maryland newspapers were outraged. According to one author, “H.L. Mencken [long-time Baltimore Sun editor] split a gasket.” Only an appeal from former candidate Lewis, responding to public outrage, caused Roosevelt to alter the WPA allotment approving $1.7 million for the Morgantown Bridge. It seemed that Tydings had finally won all the marbles. Following Roosevelt’s ill-conceived “invasion,” huge world events took over public memory from his singular and unusual failure at politics. Roosevelt, of course, went on to become the “Man of the Hour” following the Pearl Harbor attack, which forced the
United States into World War II. It has been said that “great men come forth to master great events” and such is the legacy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. And Tydings? After having successfully defeated the efforts of the greatest politician of the Twentieth Century to remove him from office, he was finally defeated in the 1950 Senatorial election by unknown Republican John Marshall Butler, who had gratefully accepted the support of the junior senator from Wisconsin, Joseph McCarthy. McCarthy’s tactics against Tydings were typical for him: spreading lies and innuendoes throughout the state of Maryland which, to its shame, listened and thereby defeated an effective national statesman. Sources for Further Reading: Roosevelt - The Lion and the Fox - 18821940 by James MacGregor Burns; For Hell and a Brown Mule – the Biography of Senator Millard E. Tydings by Carolyn H. Keith; Maryland: A History – 1632-1974 by Richard Walsh and William Fox. Next week: Rudolf Höss Promoted to Obersturmführer Mr. Moore writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law with the firm of Williams, Moore, Harrison & Shockley, L.L.P. He can be contacted at: jmoore@whmsh.com.
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Former Mayor Roland E. ‘Fish’ Powell passes (Aug. 31, 2018) Roland E. “Fish” Powell, 89, of Ocean City passed away peacefully on Aug. 29, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Ocean City on Sept. 5, 1928 and was the son of the late Earl Powell and Minnie Savage. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 31 years, Jeannie, and his children, son, Bill Powell and wife, Colleen; daughter, Susan Wenzlaff and husband, Mark; son, Jimmy Powell and wife, Christy; and daughter, Kim Mourlas and husband, Jimmy. He was also blessed and very proud of his eight grandchildren, Matt, Kelly, Dan, Sara, Kaitlyn, Hannah, Chris and William and his wife, Elise, and his great-granddaughter, Evelyn. Fish was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Blanche; his brother, Isaac Powell; and his two sisters, Julia Mazcko and Kathrine Newell. Raised on Dorchester Street, Fish attended Ocean City School and graduated from Buckingham High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and then in the Coast Guard and served for six years. After being honorably discharged, Fish and his wife Blanche headed up the Beach Highway and built their home along with building and operating Sandswept Cottages. Fish and Blanche lived and raised their children there for
many years. As a young boy, Fish spent many a day at the docks on Dorchester Street. As a young man, Fish worked as a charter boat captain for Talbot Bunting, running “Fish” Powell the boat Mar-A-Mor from 1952 to 1962. In the winters, after fishing was over, he was a guide down the bay at Bob-ODel gunning club. Fish always enjoyed trout fishing in the fall and Tingles Island in the winter with his friends and family. As Ocean City grew, he began a career in real estate with Jim Caine and Bob Bounds. Fish always was very community- minded and in 1968 ran for and won a council seat and then later became council president for the Town of Ocean City. He then served as a Worcester County Commissioner from 1974 to 1985 and during his tenure served as commissioner president. In 1985, Fish became mayor of Ocean City and he served as mayor for 11 years. As mayor, his dedication and service was unmeasurable. His easy but firm personality was an asset to the town of Ocean City. As Ocean City’s mayor, he worked very well with all levels of government leading to his most important
accomplishment, which was the beach replenishment program. Of all his accomplishments, his first love was the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company. As a member, he served alongside many of Ocean City’s finest for 65 years, with 27 years as an active member. As a member of OCVFC, Fish also served as fire chief for nine years and was a Gold Badge Member #74. Additionally, he was a member and pastpresident of the Marlin Club, a member of the American Legion and a member, Master Mason of Evergreen Lodge #153. It is without question that his dedication to his family and his commitment to the community will be forever remembered. A “Celebration of Life” will take place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on what would have been his 90th birthday, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. and the Service will begin at 1 p.m. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Annie Ayers, Tammy Timmons and Germeka Timmons who were his dedicated caregivers and the caring and devoted staff of Coastal Hospice. Memorial donations can be made to The Roland E.’Fish’ Powell Memorial Fund in care of The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore 1320 Bel-
mont Ave., Salisbury, Maryland 21804, Coastal Hospice, 604 Old Ocean City Rd, Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or The Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 27 1409 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
OBITUARIES VERNETTA LEONA ORTIZ Berlin Vernetta Leona “Netta” Ortiz, 95, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born Feb. 28, 1923 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Ralph A. and Lidwina Meinen Mason. She lived there until the late 1940’s when Vernetta Ortiz she moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked as a typist for a local union. While living in Washington she met her future husband, Francisco “Franc” Ortiz of Puerto Rico, who was employed at the Government Printing Office. They married in 1952 and lived in Washington until 1965 when they moved to District Heights, Maryland. In 1985, after Franc retired from the Government Printing Office, they moved to Ocean Pines, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Netta loved reading mystery novels and enjoyed many hobbies including sewing, baking and making crafts and late in life went to art school to become an artist. Some of her happiest moments were spent with her grandchildren. She was an active church member and was a Lay Carmelite at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Berlin, Maryland. Netta is survived by her sister, Elisabeth “Rosie” Mueller; daughters, Patrice Ortiz Cogswell and her husband, Dave, and Karla M. Davis and her husband, Tony; sons, Kevin F. Ortiz and Ramon R. Ortiz; grandchildren, Austin Ortiz, Alexander Ortiz, Noah Ortiz and Sofia Ortiz; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters and two brothers. Visitation was held on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Berlin. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Coastal Hospice at P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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“I think our strength overall is our consistency of play … All of the golfers bring something special to the team,” said Stephen Decatur golf Coach Dan Stearman. “They’re all capable of really doing great things for us … We go out and play hard and try to score and compete as hard as we can.”
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 31, 2018) Dan Stearman inherited a talented Stephen Decatur golf team and he is thrilled to take over the program this year. “My enthusiasm for the program and to be able to do this, I don’t know how to describe it, but it’s awesome,” he said. Jim Krall led the program for 20 years. He decided to step down after the 2017 season to spend more time with his family. Stearman was the JV coach for the last two years and was interested in taking over. Since he was already familiar with the Decatur golfers, the transition from JV to varsity coach was a smooth one. “I’ve seen pretty much all of them since they were freshmen. I’ve been with them, scored some of their matches, some of them played for me on JV and I’ve watched them progress,” he said.
“We’re very enthusiastic here. I’ve got some very good players. I’m very excited about how the program is going.” Eight players are on both the varsity and JV teams. Six of the eight players on the varsity team are veterans. In 2017, Decatur won four regular-season matches and finished second in five. The Seahawks came in Dan Stearman second place in the District VIII tournament, one stroke behind James M. Bennett. “I think our strength overall is our consistency of play. There isn’t anybody that really would dominate like we had in the past at Decatur, but I think all of the golfers bring something special to the team,” he said. “They’re all capable of really doing great things for us … We’re a bunch of grinders. We go out and play hard and try to score and compete as hard as we can.” Leading the team will be senior captains Emily Malinowski and Hayden Snelsire. Both have been members of the
team for four years. “I really think they have earned their role as captains, and they’ve been through the program enough that they can see what’s necessary for us to compete,” said Stearman, who is a special education assistant at Decatur. Malinowski and Snelsire competed in the state tournament the last two years. Malinowski earned All-Bayside Conference First Team honors for her performance during the 2017 season. Snelsire received Second Team accolades. “I feel like just my experience with matches I’ll be able to help varsity players and JV players, too,” Malinowski said. “I know from experience the nerves of the first few matches and I’ll be able to coach them through that.” “Emily and I are the only players to play four years. We have the most experience, so I think we can help lead the younger players,” Snelsire added. “This will be a fun season. It’s the first time I’ll be one of top golfers on the team.” Both golfers are enjoying playing for Stearman this year. See DECATUR Page 90
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 31, 2018) Many of the players on the Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team have experience at the varsity level, which should be a big advantage this season. “Experience is our main strength. We have experience on our side and that’s one thing that should benefit us, and many of the boys played a lot of minutes last year,” said J. Greenwood Coach Jamie Greenwood. “We’re talented. Our biggest struggle is putting that talent to use. We need to utilize all of our abilities and find the work ethic to get things done.” Greenwood has been with the soccer program for 24 seasons. This is his 12th as head varsity coach. Twelve of the 23 players on Greenwood’s roster competed last year when the team finished with a 6-4-3 record. The Seahawks’ season ended in the 3A East Region Section II second round. At the end of the 2017 season, Greenwood said he thought the Seahawks didn’t live up to their potential. With strong senior leadership, he hopes that won’t be the case this year. “We have a lot of good senior leadership,” he said. “Three seniors have been with me three-plus years [and] one junior has been with me for three years. We have a lot of leadership on the team.” The veteran squad includes 10 seniors, nine juniors, three sophomores and one freshman. Unfortunately, the Seahawks have struggled with injuries during the preseason. Despite players sidelined here and there, Greenwood said he has seen improvement since they started on Aug. 8. “We’re moving forward. We’ve had two play days and we’ve grown each time,” Greenwood said. “We have a lot of talent and hopefully we continue to grow.” Senior Kevin Beck has been on the varsity team for four years. A captain last year, Beck earned a spot on the Bayside South Second Team for his performance during the season. “I have the most experience on the See EXPERIENCE Page 90
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“We have experience on our side and that’s one thing that should benefit us,” Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer Coach Jamie Greenwood said. Pictured are juniors John Karacoulakis, left, and Elvis Cyburt.
‘Experience is our main strength,’ Greenwood says Continued from Page 89 team, so I’ll help the younger guys play up to the varsity level,” Beck said. “We have a couple freshmen and sophomores, and I just hope to help the team.” He will be playing in the center midfield. “The center midfielder is the playmaker and makes everything happen,” Beck said. “We’re getting a lot of fitness in, so we’re going to be in good shape. The team is coming along good so far. We have a lot of young kids coming up that should help a lot.” Senior Brett Berquist is returning as goalie. He was presented Bayside South Honorable Mention accolades for his performance last year. Greenwood said he will count on Beck and Berquist to lead the team on the field, as they will rarely come out of the game. “I’m going to try to keep the team positive anyway possible,” Berquist said. “I’m the quarterback of the defense. I see more than any other de-
fender, so I’m going to let them know where they need to be.” Berquist, a three-year member of the squad, said he feels extremely confident in the defense in front of him. “I think we have the best defense in the Bayside, so I think that’s going to help me out as a goalie, because I’m not going to see as many shots,” Berquist said. “I think we’ve got the best defender in the Bayside – John Karacoulakis.” Karacoulakis, a junior, has been on the team for three years. He received Bayside South Second Team honors in 2017. Senior forward Brady Ford led the team in goals last year with six. Junior Brian Rodriguez (defense/midfield) also returns. They both earned Bayside South Honorable Mention awards last year. Sophomore Evan Kinsey is back as well and will play defense. Greenwood said junior Drew Haueisen (defense/midfield), who transferred from Snow Hill, will be a
Continued from Page 89 “He’s awesome. He’s fun to be around and very involved,” Snelsire said. “He knows us as golfers and what we can do.” Junior Brady Leonard is also returning. He competed in the state tournament for the first time last year. Leonard was named to the All-Bayside First Team in 2017. Rounding out the roster are veterans, seniors Joe Beck and Blaine Warren, and junior Blake Marshall. Freshman Jacob Bauer is new to the team, along with senior Dan Mitchell. Decatur golfers had the opportunity to play some practice rounds a few times a week before tryouts this year. “We’ve been practicing since Aug. 8, three to four days a week,” Stearman said. “We played at three different golf courses to get ready for the season. It’s something we haven’t done in the past here at Decatur, so I’m hoping that gets us off on the right foot at the beginning of the season.” “It’s the first year we’ve actually had practices before tryouts and I really like that,” Malinowski added. “I think it got everyone back into the swing of things. Tryouts were earlier this year, which I really liked, too.” “For me, I’ve improved a lot from the first day. It helped having practices bebig contributor this season. “I think we should be competing for a conference championship. I think we’re that good,” Greenwood said. “It will be a disappointment if we don’t. We can’t just show up and assume we’re going to win. We have to play hard and score goals each game.” “I think everyone is looking good,” Berquist added. “Of course we’re not going to look the best yet because it’s still preseason, but I think we’re going to hit our run at the right time.” Decatur’s first game of 2018 is Wednesday, Sept. 5, on the road against the Easton Warriors at 5:30 p.m.
fore tryouts,” Snelsire said. Mary Miller, a computer science teacher at Decatur, will assist Stearman this year. “I’ve been involved with youth golf on the Eastern Shore for quite a long time. I’m so excited. I love watching kids enjoy this beautiful game,” Miller said. “I’ve seen in the last couple weeks how we are a team even though we play individually … The strength that it takes mentally to play the game of golf, it’s just neat to watch them figure it out [on the course] and just how personal it is, but how it can be a team effort and that’s the part I’m really excited to see.” The goals this season are to win Baysides and districts, and qualify for the state tournament. “We have to be consistent,” Stearman said. “We have to do away with any mistakes that can cost us a score and a match. I think we have the players and talent to do it.” Decatur won its first match of the season on Tuesday at Rum Pointe golf course in Berlin. Decatur scored a 172, followed by Bennett (174) and Washington (215). Malinowski and Snelsire both shot 39s to lead Decatur to victory in the seven-school match. Beck tallied a 44 and Marshall carded a 50.
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Nearly 50 field hockey players try out this yr. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 31, 2018) The Stephen Decatur field hockey program had a large turnout for tryouts this season – much more so than in recent years. Of the 48 players who came out, 28 are new to the program. “It’s really nice to see. We’re starting to have more feeder programs,” said Amy Matthews, who has coached the
varsity squad for five seasons. “The JV team is stacked with freshmen this year.” The varsity team is “very young,” Matthews said, with only one senior on her roster. Eight juniors, nine sophomores and three freshmen make up the 21-player squad. Eight Amy Matthews Lady Seahawks are vet-
erans. Despite not winning a game last year, Matthews said at the end of the 2017 season that the girls “learned a lot from each game.” The season ended in the second round of the 2A South regional tournament. “We have a lot of girls who are very motivated and willing to learn. They just love field hockey,” she said. “They give 110 percent every day at practice.”
Preseason practices began on Aug. 8. Having a long preseason this year has been an advantage, Matthews said. “It gives us a chance to figure things out and see who should go where, at what position,” she said. Center midfielder Lily Figgs is the lone senior on the team. She has played for the school for four years. “Center midfield, normally, you help See GIRLS Page 92
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“We have a lot of girls who are very motivated and willing to learn,” Decatur field hockey Coach Amy Matthews said. “They give 110 percent every day at practice.” Pictured, from left, are sophomores PJ Venezia-Westphal and Maeve Donahue and junior Haley Triplett.
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Continued from Page 91 set up the offense. So [I’ll be] setting things up at the top of the circle, getting the ball to the forwards, getting it out of the defensive circle and up the field,” Figgs said. “I think we have a lot of potential this year … The physical level is just a lot higher. We can run and we’re just more athletic. “I think everyone’s pretty comfortable with each other this year,” Figgs continued. “I’m pretty excited. It should be fun. I want to have a lot of fun, since it’s my last year.” Juniors Ava Bullock and Haley Triplett return in the midfield and/or on the forward line. “I feel like with my work in the offseason, I’ll be able to bring in some new ideas that we haven’t had before and be able to encourage the girls that are new, because we have a lot of new girls,” Bullock said. “I’m very excited to work with all the new girls we have. I think we have a lot of potential. I just want to bond with my teammates and have a lot of
fun.” Matthews said the trio has stepped up as leaders during the preseason. Several of the new additions to the team will contribute she said, including freshmen Skylar Griffin, a midfielder/forward, and defenders Hannah Short and Amelia Easton. “They’re athletic and they have good field sense,” Matthews said. “Skylar has been playing for years. The other two are new to the sport, but they’re picking it up quickly.” Five of the eight players who graduated last year were starters, but the girls this season have done a good job filling the open spots. “I think we have a good starting lineup,” Matthews said. “Our goals are to come to practice and give 110 percent, to take what they learn at practice and do it in games and be proud of what they do out on the field.” Decatur kicks off the 2018 season, Wednesday, Sept. 5, against the James M. Bennett Clippers, at 4 p.m. in Berlin.
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“The girls are focused and intense. They really want to improve and do it together,” said Decatur volleyball Coach Sara Patrick. Pictured are senior captains Grace Beres, left, and Morgan Hayman.
SD volleyball players work on fundamentals in preseason By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 31, 2018) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team has been focusing on being more consistent with serves, passing and other fundamental aspects of the game. “We’re starting at a much higher level, which is nice to see. I’m pretty impressed where we’re starting off,” Coach Sara Patrick said. “We’re a lot more relaxed this year and a lot more controlled. We’re more consistent early in the season, which is something we’ve struggled with [in the past] – letting go of mistakes and moving on.” Patrick, now in her fourth year as head coach, said the Lady Seahawks’
teamwork and communication are strong. “The girls are focused and intense. They really want to improve and do it together,” she said. “They’re thinking as a unit [and] not as individuals. They’re a great group of girls that are working well together.” Of the nine players on Patrick’s roster, five competed last year when the team went 13-5. The Seahawks’ season ended in the third round of the 3A East Regional tournament. Only one player graduated from last year’s team. Patrick will look to her three seniors to lead the team – Grace Beres (setter), Morgan Hayman (middle) and AdriSee SD Page 93
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SD players ‘focused and intense’ Continued from Page 92 ana Serpe (outside). “Grace is the heart of the team. She’s the encouragement and motivator of the team,” Patrick said. “Morgan has been the rock of our team. She’s very calm and keeps everybody focused. “Adriana, she’s our fire. She gets everybody fired up,” Patrick continued. “They’ve been doing a good job. I want them to be role models for the underclassmen. I’ve talked to them about leadership and they’ve stepped up.” Serpe earned Bayside South Second Team honors for her performance during the 2017 season. Beres received honorable mention accolades. “I’m really excited for my last year. We’re a lot better then we were last year at this point and the chemistry is better, because a lot of us have been playing together [for two or three years],” Beres said. “We just mesh better.” Beres has been on the varsity team for two seasons. “As the setter, you’re the playmaker of the team because you decide where the ball is going – if it’s outside, middle or back,” she said. “I have a lot more experience – not a ton more – than some of the other girls. I know where the ball is on the court, when to call
help, when to call it short when it’s a short serve, or call it deep when it’s long, [and] just give advice.” Hayman has also been on the team for two years. “We all rely so much on each other for communication. I think that being a returning player and having that bond with the girls already and being friends on and Sara Patrick off the court really makes it easy to show leadership and makes it encouraging and motivates us in a way,” she said. “Volleyball is always my favorite part of the year. I love this sport and I love the people. It’s always a blast.” Playing volleyball is one of her favorite high school memories, Hayman said. “There’s never a time I don’t want to show up for practice,” she said. “I’m so proud of everyone on the team, because we’ve had a lot of adjustments to make and everyone’s made it with a smile on their face. Everyone’s been working to the best of their ability and that’s everything you could ask for in a teammate.” Patrick said the four new players
have “slid right into the team.” “There hasn’t been much of an adjustment,” she said. “They bring in fresh energy.” At the beginning of preseason, Patrick sat down with her players and they came up with individual and team goals. “One of my biggest things is to keep it positive and communicate on and off the court,” she said. “Our mantra this year is ‘Progress, Not Perfection.’ We want to always be learning and adjusting. If we make a mistake on the court, we want to analyze what happened and figure out how can we improve.” Patrick said she and the girls agree, they would like to compete for a Bayside Conference title this year. “If we can keep the momentum going we could have a shot at being competitive [and] be in the running for the Bayside South,” she said. The first match of the 2018 season is Thursday, Sept. 6, at 5 p.m. against the Parkside Rams in Salisbury. “We just want to be as cohesive as we can and have the best and most enjoyable season as we can,” Hayman said. “I have big hopes for the season,” Beres added. “It’s my senior year and I know we will do really well.”
Decatur boys’ XC team has depth; top 4 girls strong
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 31, 2018) Stephen Decatur Coach Jody Stigler has seen his cross country runners improve since preseason began on Aug. 8, but the true test will be when the Seahawks compete in their first race on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Kent Island High School in Stevensville. “It’s hard to tell how much they’ve improved until the first meet,” the seventhyear coach said. More than 40 runners are participating this season. About half to two-thirds are veterans. Stigler will count on his four top runners to Jody Stigler lead the girls’ team this year, but he needs others to step up and fill the fifth, sixth and seventh spots. “The girls will be strong, but we don’t have much depth. I think we’ll rely on the same runners each week,” he said. Senior Kailey Andrews has been a member of the team for four years. Last season, she was the top finisher for the See SD Page 94
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placing 13th during the 2017 Bayside meet. Also returning to lead the girls’ team is junior Mikayla Denault and senior Dori Krasner. Sophomore Devon Kramer ran track for Decatur, but this is her first time participating in cross country. Stigler expects more senior contributors for the girls’ squad, while the boys’ team is younger this season. “The boys’ team has more depth than the girls’ team, but they’re not as advanced at this time,” he said. “We have our top tier, then there’s other boys that are close behind. They’re more compact and less spread out than the girls. There’s five or six boys who could be the No. 1 runner on any given day.” Top returners for the boys’ team include juniors Sam Rakowski and Austin Cheynet and senior Chad Fischer. Newcomers who have stood out include junior Carter McLendon, who ran track for Decatur, and freshmen James Parana and Sam Woodley. Rakowski, who has been a member of the team for three years, said he hopes to motivate and encourage his teammates. “I think I’ll help lead by pushing people. If we’re doing a long run to say,
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More than 40 runners are competing for the Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ cross country teams this season. About half to two-thirds are veterans.
‘Come on, you can do it,’ if they look tired or slow down a little bit,” he said. “I feel like we have a really great and consistent team. Everyone’s starting to get in shape. “I feel great. I’m ready,” he continued. “I just want to get my personal best and be constantly improving.” The girls’ squad came in third place during the Bayside Conference championship meet last year and the boys’ team took sixth. During the regional meet, the Lady Seahawks finished fifth and the boys’ team eighth. “The girls seem to have the makings of a team that can do very well,” Stigler
said. “They have a good chance, if they say healthy and step up and solidify that fifth spot, they have the potential to be in the top three in the conference. There are returning runners we’ve counted on before who have proven themselves over the years.” Stigler thinks the boys can dramatically improve as the season goes on. “Some of the guys are coming of age that we haven’t counted on before,” he said. “We have some new guys that will push the veterans, and with that push we can take it to the next level and progress.”
Decatur has capability to be competitive in every match
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 31, 2018) With more than half of the team returning from last season, experience will lead the Stephen Decatur football team this year. Of the 30 players on Coach Bob Knox’s roster, about 20 are veterans. “I think our strength is the number of returning players that know the system, who understand the drills, they’ve been through it Bob Knox before, they know the ins and outs of how we do things,” said Knox, who has led the Decatur program for more than 30 years. The team stepped on the field for the first time this season on Aug. 8. Over the weeks, Knox said he has seen players improve, despite being plagued by injuries during the preseason. “Do we have the capability to be competitive and be in every game? Yes, if we do what we need to do to make ourselves successful,” Knox said. “We have to improve day to day, week to week.” The Seahawks, who finished with a
4-6 record in 2017, will need to give an all-out effort to be successful, be physical, be disciplined and execute what they are taught during practice on both side of the ball – on offense and defense. “We want the other team to know were going to be there, playing hard for 48 minutes,” Knox said. Several Seahawks will be on the field the entire time during games, Knox said, including juniors Devin Waters (running back/linebacker), DJ Taylor (running back/defensive end) and DeCameron McAfee (tight end/linebacker) and seniors Daletez Smith (offensive/defensive line), Connor Carpenter (offensive line/linebacker), Cameron Bradshaw (wide receiver/defensive back) and Jhymir Blake (wide receiver/defensive back). Bradshaw earned Bayside Conference Second Team honors for his performance during the 2017 season. He led the team in tackles with 83. He was also presented the team’s Defensive MVP Award by Knox. Knox said Smith, Waters and Taylor have stepped up as leaders during preseason and have done a good job taking charge. See DECATUR Page 95
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“I think our strength is the number of returning players that know the system, who understand the drills, they’ve been through it before, they know the ins and outs of how we do things,” said Stephen Decatur football Coach Bob Knox.
Decatur football players follow ‘five Ps of success’ Continued from Page 94 “For me to be a leader, I just need to motivate the team. When one person is down it seems like everybody else gets down if we miss a play or miss a block,” said Smith, a member of the varsity team for two years. “As long as we play from the first whistle we’re going to be all right. We’ve just got to dog them. Just play.” Waters, a two-year varsity player, also hopes to motivate his teammates and “keep them going through practices and games.” “Just work hard every day. When we see each other going hard we all go for it,” he said. “Offensive line, defensive line, backs, DBs, running backs, we’re all coming together as one.” Other veterans who will contribute include seniors Ty’Quan Briddell (defensive line) and the Schultz brothers,
Pat and Parker (offensive tackle), and junior Ethan Kalchthaler (offensive line/center). Senior Gavin Bunting (wide receiver), sophomore London Drummond (running back) and freshman Ashten Snelsire (quarterback) are welcome additions to the team. “My goals are to prepare the kids the best they can be prepared, for them to by physical and disciplined. If they do that, we’ll be all right,” Knox said. “There are the five Ps of success: ‘Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.’ If we prepare properly mentally and physically, we’ll be successful. We need to play to the best of our ability.” Decatur opens the 2018 season tonight, Friday, on the road against the Arcadia Firebirds at 7 p.m. in Oak Hall, Virginia.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Aug. 31, 2018) After graduating 15 players following the 2016 season, 2017 was a rebuilding year for the Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team. Many of the Lady Seahawks who competed last year have returned and are eager to have a better season. “They’re hungry. We didn’t have a good season last year and they definitely don’t want to see that happen again,” said Coach Maggie Berke, now in her fifth season leading Maggie Berke the team. “They all seem very motivated and ready to come out a lot stronger than last year. We are changing a lot up this year. We’re working really well together.” Decatur finished the 2017 season with a 4-9 record. The Seahawks’ season ended in the second round of the 3A East Region Section II tournament. The team only graduated two players from last year’s squad. Of the 21 players competing this year, 14 are varsity veterans.
“Right now, all of the seniors are filling that leadership role,” Berke said, especially defenders Logan Townsend and Rachel Haskell, who she added, “is becoming a good voice on the field.” “I’ve looked up to my sister, who was a captain her senior year. We have a lot of seniors this year, so we’re working together and kind of using what we’ve seen the other girls ahead of us do,” Townsend, a three-year varsity player, said. “I’m one of the more talkative on the team, which is part of the reason the coaches put back there [on defense].” Townsend played in the midfield last year and is trying out the sweeper position in the defensive end this season. “We’re changing up some things this year that might not have been working last year. We have people in new positions, which will be good for us,” she said. “We’re using our skills in different ways … I’m excited. I’m looking forward to progressing from last year.” Also returning are midfielders, junior Gabby Izzett, and the Dill sisters – Macy, a sophomore, and Mia, a senior – and junior forward Alyssa Romano. See SOME Page 96
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Some changes this year and girls playing in new positions Continued from Page 95 “I think I can be encouraging when we need it. I can play harder and help make everyone rise to that level,” Izzett, a three-year member of the team, said. “I want to see the team pass more and be able to build, instead of just kicking the ball. We’re working on that and we’re doing great with possessing the ball more. I think since were doing that great [now] by the end of the season it will look even better.” Macy Dill and Izzett earned Bayside South Conference Second Team honors for their performances during the 2017 season. Berke also presented Dill with the team’s Rookie of the Year award. She led the squad in goals. Mia Dill received Bayside Honorable Mention distinction. Berke said freshman midfielder Bridget Kemp “is really going to help us out a lot.” “Our backs and our mids are pretty strong. We still need to get the ball in the net, which was always a problem,” Berke said. “We have a new assistant coach [Steve Isett] that has a lot of knowledge that’s really helping change things up.” Preseason began Aug. 8 and Berke
said she has seen improvement over the last few weeks. “We look a lot better than I expected, physically and game-wise, so we’re hopeful,” Berke said in between scrimmages last Saturday at Decatur. “We have a lot of girls playing positions they’re not used to and they’ve definitely improved the last couple weeks getting used to those positions and getting stronger at them,” she said. “We’re just changing things up, trying people in different places and seeing what works. We’re definitely still building, but we should be ready.” Berke said the girls want to play for a Bayside championship this year and make a good run in the regional/state playoffs. “Everyone gets along great,” Izzett said. “I think we’ll have a better season this year. I can see a lot of improvement already.” “We’re more comfortable with each other than we were last year … and I’m hoping our team will jell together,” Townsend added. “I’m just looking forward to a good year.” Decatur will host the Queen Anne’s Lions in Berlin for its season opener, Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 5:30 p.m.
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“They’re hungry,” said Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer Coach Maggie Berke. “We’re working really well together.” Pictured is junior Sarah Engle, left, during last Saturday’s scrimmage against St. Pauls School in Berlin.
Ocean Pines Rec and Parks to present soccer programs
(Aug. 31, 2018) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department has one striking goal this fall: to become Worcester County’s “central defender” of youth soccer programs. Six-week soccer programs, for boys and girls ages 2-6, will be held at Somerset Park, located on Sloop Lane in Ocean Pines, starting in September. “Youth soccer programs encourage friendships, motivate children to get physically active and teach lessons in teamwork,” said Denise Sawyer, marketing and public relations director of the Ocean Pines Association. “It’s an opportunity for the participants to have fun while playing with a sense of team and community.” Happy Cleats Soccer will allow children ages 2-3 the chance to burn off energy in a non-competitive environment and will focus on socializa-
tion, simple soccer fundamentals and fun. The program will be offered weekly from 5:30-6 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 4 for 2-year-olds and on Thursdays beginning Sept. 6 for 3year-olds. The cost is $40 for Ocean Pines residents and $50 for non-residents. Pee Wee Soccer, for ages 4-6, will start with basic soccer skills and progress to lightly competitive group games. It will be offered on Tuesdays from 6-6:45 p.m. beginning Sept. 4. The cost is $45 for Ocean Pines residents and $55 for non-residents. These programs are open to the public and registration (which is now underway) is required. For more information or to register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052.
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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Aug. 31, 2018) The Maryland Department of Natural Resources held a public information session for homeowners, fishermen and boaters to learn more about shellfish aquaculture lease applications at the Worcester County Public Library in Ocean Pines on Thursday, Aug. 23. West Ocean City resident Guy Hanacek applied for a shellfish aquaculture commercial lease earlier this year in a specific area of the Sinepuxent Bay to harvest oysters. If approved, that specified area would be considered off limits for boaters, fisherman and others. “I’ve had an interest in this for many, many years, I’ve just never been in the position to pursue it until now,” Hanacek said. “It seemed like the right time to do it. We just want to get the data, we
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SUNDAY
DELUXE BREAKFAST BUFFET 7am-1pm $15.95 Adults • $10.95 Children • 3 & Under Free